Best early Prime Day deals under $25 to shop in October 2024

October Prime Day is a great time to save money on expensive tech items like laptops, tablets, TVs, and more. But if you're on an even stricter budget, we at ZDNET have got you covered.

Also: The best October Prime Day deals live now

You can find some very useful tech products, devices, and other gadgets for under $25, even before October Prime Day deals officially go live on Oct. 8. We've rounded up the best deals under $25 that are light on your wallet but super useful in your life.

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Our favorite early Amazon October Prime Day deals under $25

Blink Mini 2 for $20 (save $20): This smart security camera records in HD, stores videos in the cloud, allows two-way conversation, and has Alexa support. We tested it and gave it a positive review. Logitech Brio 101 Full HD 1080p Webcam for $25 (save $15): Improve your Zoom meetings with this webcam that boosts brightness by up to 50%, reduces shadows, and has a convenient built-in microphone. 
Soundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds for $20 (save $20): These earbuds have 22 EQ presets and last up to 10 hours on a single charge. 
Etekcity Smart Scale for $20 (save $4): Monitor your weight with this smart scale's 13 biometrics, including body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, and more. Plus, the accompanying app lets you set goals and track your results. 
iOttie Easy One Touch Universal Car Mount Dashboard for $20 (save $7): This phone mount's arm extends from five inches to eight inches and pivots 260 degrees for various customized viewing angles while you're on the road.
ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer for $15 (save $10): Easily check your meat's temperature with this thermometer that has a reading speed of 3-4 seconds and a 180-degree auto-rotating digital display. 

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Image: Maria Diaz / ZDNet Kasa Smart Plug 2-Pack for $13 (save $7): This smart plug does it all, including a handy energy-moderating feature that shows you the consumption of everything that is connected to this plug via the app.  Logitech MK235 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse for $20 (save $5): The keyboard has 15 shortcut keys, while the ambidextrous mouse can get up to one year of battery life. 
Anker 313 Wireless Charging Stand for $13 (save $7): This Qi-certified wireless charging stand provides 10W of high-speed charging for Samsung Galaxy phones and 5W of charge for iPhone models. 
Musicozy Sleep Headphones for $21 (save $19): These sleep headphones are part sleep mask to block out light in your room, making them a perfect option for light sleepers.

FAQs

When is October Prime Day 2024?

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days will take place Tuesday, Oct. 8 through Wednesday, Oct. 9. However, you can expect to shop deals for your budget both before and after the event. 

Is October Prime Day a good time to buy tech?

Prime Day sales prices tend to be some of the lowest of the year, aside from the Black Friday shopping weekend. This is especially true for Amazon devices like Kindles, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, Amazon Echo devices, etc. According to one study, the average Amazon Prime Day discount is 16.2%, which is a fairly good discount for most products. 

Are other retailers offering high-quality deals under $25?

Yes! For example, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and other retailers will all hold competing sales during the same week as October Prime Day. We recommend shopping around the different sites to compare the best deals and prices.

How did we choose these October Prime Day deals? 

ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. 

We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.