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Amazon’s second annual Prime Day event of the year is kicking off in a few days, but, as always, deals are already popping up.
Here at PCWorld, we dig through thousands of Prime Day deals every year. Ahead of the October Prime Big Deal Days event, we’re already on the job, looking for all the best discounts. Our tech experts have been testing PC hardware and gadgets for decades and know what’s worth buying and what should get a pass. You’ll need to be a Prime member to seize advantage of (most of) the sales, though! Here’s how to get Amazon Prime for free if you need it.
We’re updating often, so make sure to check back frequently to see what deals we found.
Best early October Prime Day deals on mainstream laptops and Chromebooks
- Apple 2025 MacBook Air, M4 chip/13.6-inch 2560×1664 display/16GB RAM/256GB SSD, $924 ($75 off at Amazon)
- Microsoft Surface Laptop (2024), Snapdragon X Elite processor/13.8-inch 2304×1536 display/16GB RAM/512GB SSD, $1,149 ($250 off at Amazon)
- Lenovo IP5 (Refurbished) Chromebook, Core i3-1215U/8GB RAM/128GB SSD, 16-inch 2560×1600 display, $303.99 (48% off at Target)
- Acer Chromebook Plus 514, Core i3-N305/8GB RAM/128GB SSD, 14-inch 1080p display, $369.99 (8% off at Amazon)
- HP 2-in-1 Chromebook, Intel Core i3/8GB RAM/256 UFS, 14-inch 1920×1080 display, $479 (24% off at Best Buy)
Best early October Prime Day deals on gaming laptops
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, Intel Core Ultra 9/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/RTX 5060, 16-inch 1440p OLED display, $1,299.99 ($300 off at Best Buy)
- Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, Intel Core Ultra 9/32GB RAM/1TB SSD/RTX 5070, 16-inch 2560×1600 display, $2,149.99 (7% off at Amazon)
Best early October Prime Day deals on gaming and mainstream desktops
- Alienware Aurora, Core Ultra 7 265F/RTX 5070 Ti/32GB/1TB SSD, $1,899.99 (17% off on Dell)
- iMac M4, M4/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/24-inch 5K display, $1,522.36 (10% off on Amazon)
Best early October Prime Day deals on mini PCs
- Bosgame P4 Light – AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 32GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB SSD, triple display support – $287.99 (24% off, was $400)
- Acemagician AMR5 – AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, triple display support – $269 (33% off, was $399)
- Kamrui E3B – AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD, triple display support – $287.93 (33% off, was $430)
- Beelink SER5 Max, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, triple display support – $339 (24% off, was $449)
- GMKtec M3 – Intel Core i5 12450H, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB SSD, triple display support – $329.99 (35% off, was $509.99)
- Acemagic M1 – Intel Core i9 11900H, 32GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB SSD, triple display support – $419.99 (48% off, was $800)
Best early October Prime Day deals on monitors
- Samsung Odyssey OLED G93SC 49-inch, 5120x1440p, 240Hz OLED gaming monitor — $880 ($720 off at Amazon)
- Samsung Odysey OLED G95SC 49-inch, 5120x1440p, 240Hz OLED gaming monitor — $1.099.99 ($700 off at Amazon)
- Acer 27-inch 1080p IPS 120Hz monitor — $109.99 ($40 off at Best Buy)
- Samsung 34-inch 1440p ultrawide monitor — $219.99 ($110 off at Amazon)
- LG 27-inch, IPS 1440p, 240Hz gaming monitor — $347.99 ($152 off at Amazon)
- MNN 15-inch portable USB-C monitor — $61.99 ($28 off at Amazon)
- KYY 15.6 1080p portable monitor — $69.98 (30% off at Amazon)
Best early October Prime Day deals on SSDs and USB flash drives
- Samsung T7, 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 portable SSD – $150 (20% off)
- Samsung Bar Plus, 256GB flash drive, USB 3.1 — $22 (33% off, was $33)
- Samsung Fit Plus, 128GB, USB 3.1 — $15 (25% off, was $20)
- SanDisk Ultra Flair, 512GB, USB 3.0 — $36 (23% off, was $47)
Best early October Prime Day deals on USB-C hubs and Thunderbolt docks
- StarTech USB4/Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station, 98W charging, $209 (37% off at Amazon)
- Ugreen Revodok Max 208 8-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock, 85W charging, $169.99 (32% off at Amazon)
- Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock, 96W charging, $239.99 (20% off at Amazon)
- Ugreen Revodok Pro 6-in-1 USB-C hub, $13.98 (30% off at Amazon)
- Baseus 9-in-1 Laptop Docking Station USB-C hub, $39.97 (38% off at Amazon)
Best early October Prime Day deals on chargers and power banks
- Baseus Picogo Power Bank, 10,000 mAh/1 xUSB-A/2x USB-C/PD 45W Fast charging technology, $24.69 (38% off on Amazon)
- Baseus Laptop Power Bank, 20,000 mAh/1x USB-A/3x USB-C, $69.99 (30% off on Amazon)
- UGREEN Laptop Power Bank, 25,000 mAh/1x USB-A/2x USB-C, $79.97 (38% off on Amazon)
- Ugreen Nexode charger, 65W power/3x USB-C/ 1x USB-A, $23.99 (44% off on Amazon)
- Blavor Solar Charger Power Bank, 10,000 mAh/2x USB-C/1x USB-A, $23.98 (40% off on Amazon)
Best early October Prime Day deals on office chairs and standing desks
- Staples Cartwright Task Chair, Black – $69.99 (46% off at Staples)
- Staples Hyken Mesh Task Chair, Black – $149.99 (50% off at Staples)
- HON Crio High Back Task Chair, Black – $207.51 (15% off)
- Comhoma 48×24 Adjustable electric standing desk with monitor stand, White – $209.99 (22% off)
Other great early Prime Day tech deals
Amazon brands
- Kindle Scribe, 64GB — $340 (24% off at Amazon)
- Amazon Kindle Kids, 16GB — $95 (27% off at Amazon)
- Echo Spot smart speaker — $50 (38% off at Amazon)
- Amazon Smart Plug — $13 (48% off at Amazon)
- Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet, 64GB — $140 (39% off at Amazon)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K — $25 (50% off at Amazon)
- Amazon Fire HD 10 — $70 (50% off at Amazon)
Apple
- Apple AirPods Pro 2 — $199 (20% off at Amazon)
- Apple Watch SE 2nd gen — $179 (28% off at Amazon)
- Apple Watch Series 10, 42mm — $329 (18% off at Amazon)
Other early October Prime Day deal roundups
These aren’t the only October Prime Day deals we’ve been tracking here at PCWorld this October. If you’re looking to supercharge your home setup with the juiciest tech sales, hit the links for only the best expert-curated picks we’ve found.
- Best early Amazon October Prime Day tech deals: Great sales chosen by experts
- Best early October Prime Day laptop deals: Gaming notebooks, 2-in-1s, and more
- Best early October Prime Day deals on SSDs and storage
- Best early USB flash drive deals for October Prime Day
- Best early monitor deals for October Prime Day: OLED, home office, and more
- Best early October Prime Day deals on Thunderbolt docks and USB-C hubs
- Best early October Prime Day mini PC deals: Big savings on tiny computers
- Best early October Prime Day deals on battery chargers and power banks
- Best early October Prime Day deals on Chromebooks
- Best early October Prime Day deals on office chairs and standing desks
- Best early October Prime Day PC computer deals
Amazon Prime Day deals FAQ
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Do I need to be a Prime member to get Amazon’s October Prime Day deals?
Yes, as the name suggests, this is an event dedicated to Amazon Prime subscribers. While there will still be many deals that come with no strings attached, the vast majority will have the Prime stamp.
Amazon’s October Prime Day is, to an extent, a great way for Amazon to make its Prime subscription service even more enticing. It starts with a 30-day free trial and continues with a $14.99 per month or $139 per year fee. Subscribers don’t just get access to amazing deals and faster shipping, but also access to Prime Video, Grubhub+, Amazon Music, and Amazon Photos, and more.
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When does October Prime Day start and end?
This year’s October Prime Day event, officially dubbed Prime Big Deal Days, will last for 48 hours. It will kick off on October 7 at midnight PDT and will run until midnight on October 8.
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How can I tell whether an October Prime Day deal is worth it?
If you need to figure this out for yourself, the best way to figure out whether a deal is worth getting is to check the price history. There are several sites that help with that, including Camel Camel Camel or Keepa. But if you want to be certain something’s a good deal and a product worth buying, you’re better off with getting recommendations from our experts, so make sure to check back here at PCWorld. We’re tracking all the best Prime Day PC tech deals, category by category.
Author: Gabriela Vatu, Deals Editor, PCWorld
Gabriela has focused on tech writing for 12 years, covering news, reviews, buying guides, deals, and more. She has bylines in numerous consumer tech publications, including PCWorld, Macworld, PCMag, IGN, MakeUseOf, XDA, Android Police, and Pocket-lint.
