The best early deals from Amazon’s October Prime Day event

We found deals on the new Echo Pop, kid-friendly Kindles, the iRobot Roomba Combo j7 Plus, and a whole lot more.

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Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon’s next Prime Day-like sales event, doesn’t officially kick off until October 10th, but the tech giant is already giving Prime members and non-members alike a taste of what’s to come. A whole bunch of (mainly Amazon) gadgets are discounted ahead of the two-day shopping event, including Amazon’s latest smart speakers, e-readers, TVs, tablets, and various smart security devices.

Below, we’ve rounded up a selection of the best deals so far, many of which we expect to hold throughout the duration of the event. We’ll also be covering the deluge of other notable discounts once the event kicks off in earnest, so make sure to keep an eye on all of our deals coverage in the coming week.

The best smart speaker and earbud deals

• The fifth-gen Echo Dot is a more capable smart speaker that offers better sound than the Echo Pop. It starts at $22.99 ($27 off) without a clock, though you can buy it with a Kasa Smart Plug Mini for $2 extra. Alternatively, you can pick up the clock-equipped model on its own for $44.99 ($15 off) or with a Philips Hue color smart bulb for $2 more. Read our review.
• You can also buy the fourth-gen Echo on Amazon for $54.99 ($45 off) or with a 1,100-lumen Philips Hue color smart bulb for $56.98 ($83 off). Though the speaker is three years old, it still can deliver room-filling sound and act as a built-in smart home hub. Read our review.
• Amazon’s larger Echo Studio is on sale at Amazon for $154.99 ($59.99 off) or with a 1,100-lumen Philips Hue color smart bulb for $2 more. The 2019 smart speaker sports Dolby Atmos support and terrific sound, even if it isn’t quite on par with newer speakers from Sonos and other rivals. Read our review.
• If you don’t need active noise cancellation, Amazon’s latest pair of Echo Buds are down to $34.99 ($15 off) at Amazon. The wireless earbuds integrate well with Alexa and offer a semi-open design, which should make it easier to hear your surroundings.

The best e-reader deals

• Amazon is also discounting various Kindle bundles. Right now, for instance, you can buy the ad-free Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition with 32GB of storage, a wireless charging dock, and a leather cover on sale for $200.97 ($64 off).

The best smart display deals

• Amazon’s Echo Show 8 is also on sale for $59.99 ($70 off) at Amazon. You can also get the last-gen smart display with a Philips Hue color smart bulb for $2 more or with a Blink Mini for just $5 more. The Alexa-enabled smart speaker features a more spacious eight-inch display than the Echo Show 5, which makes it well suited for both Zoom calls and streaming. However, it’s not as fast as the newer model and lacks support for spatial audio. Its homescreen also doesn’t change based on how close you are to it.
• You can buy Amazon’s third-gen Echo Show 10 by itself for $159.99 ($90 off) or with a Blink Mini for $179.98 ($105 off). The rotating Alexa-enabled smart display offers a 10-inch screen along with good sound quality and a privacy shutter for the built-in camera. Read our review.

The best TV and streaming stick deals

• Amazon is also discounting its last-gen Fire TV Omni. The 55-inch model is currently going for $389.99 ($160 off), while the 75-inch panel, which offers support for Dolby Vision, is down to $819.99 ($230 off). The TVs can’t display artwork or widgets when idle like the Fire TV Omni QLED, though they do offer excellent Alexa integration and conveniences such as two-way video calling. 
• You can buy the last-gen Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with an Alexa Voice Remote for $22.99 ($27 off) at Amazon. The older streaming stick isn’t as powerful as the newer model but still offers support for Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and HDR10 Plus.
• You can also buy Amazon’s Alexa Voice Remote Pro by itself for $29.99 ($5 off) at Amazon. Along with a pair of customizable buttons, the backlit remote features a handy remote locator feature. Read our review.

The best video doorbell deals

• If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly video doorbell, the Blink Video Doorbell is available for $29.99 ($30 off) at Amazon or with the Sync Module 2 (which adds free local storage and in-demand live views) for $47.49 ($47 off). The battery-powered doorbell only offers 1080p video, but it comes with all the basics, including motion-activated recording and alerts, night vision, two-way audio, and long battery life.

The best smart security camera deals

• The wire-free Ring Spotlight Cam Pro is down to just $179.99 ($50 off) at Amazon. Along with a 1080p HD camera, the Pro features two spotlights with support for 3D motion detection and color pre-roll.
• You can buy the last-gen Blink Outdoor security camera, which can capture 1080p video and supports motion detection, for $59.99 ($40 off) at Amazon.
• The battery-powered Ring Stick Up Cam is available for $59.99 ($40 off) at Amazon. The 1080p camera supports motion detection and color night vision and can be used both indoors and outdoors.

The best tablet deals

• The Amazon Fire Max 11 is on sale with ads and 64GB of storage for $149.99 at Amazon. The 11-inch Fire Max 11 is the most powerful Fire tablet on the market, allowing you to stream 4K video and perform other tasks. That said, it’s better suited for entertainment than work given it lacks support for most productivity apps. Read our review.
• Amazon’s cheapest Fire tablet, the 2022 Fire 7, is on sale at Amazon starting at $39.99 ($20 off) with ads and 16GB of storage. It offers the lowest resolution display of all the Fire tablets but one that’s still sharper than its predecessor’s. Read our review.

The best robot vacuum deals

• You can buy the iRobot Roomba i4 Plus Evo, which is identical to theiRobot Roomba i4 Evo but comes with an auto-empty bin, for just $349.99 ($250 off) at Amazon.
• The older iRobot Roomba S9 Plus is down to $599.99 ($400 off) at Amazon. It lacks the AI obstacle avoidance found in the newer iRobot Roomba j7 Plus, but it’s still a powerful robot vacuum that comes with a base station and smart mapping.

Invite-only deals

Like last Prime Day, Amazon is also offering a fewinvite-only deals, which require Prime members to request an invite for a particular item in advance. If accepted, you’ll then be able to buy said item at the discounted price during the actual event. There aren’t many good deals available yet, but here are the most notable so far.

Other great tech deals

• You can buy the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitorfor $48.99 ($21 off) at Amazon. The compact, inexpensive smart home gadget offers voice alerts and the ability to trigger Alexa Routines, allowing it to automatically turn on air purifiers, smart thermostats, and a host of other compatible devices when the air quality falls below a certain threshold. Read our review.
• The Eero 6 Plus is also available on Amazon as a single unit for $89.99 ($50 off), as a two-pack for $154.99 ($85 off), or as a three-pack for $194.99 ($105 off). The dual-band, gigabit system covers up to 1,500 square feet and supports Wi-Fi 6.
• Amazon’s Smart Plug is down to $12.99 ($12 off) at Amazon. The plug allows you to add smarts to traditional indoor gadgets like lamps, though be aware it only works with Alexa.
• Amazon’s Alexa-enabled Echo Glow smart light is on sale for $16.99 ($13 off) at Amazon. Not only can the kid-friendly light play music and cycle through a rainbow of colors when you tap on it, but it can automatically dim the lights at bedtime.

Update October 6th, 2:30PM ET: Double-checked pricing and added a few more deals, including those for Amazon’s Fire TV Omni and the iRobot Roomba i4 Evo.