Best Prime Day deals under $25 to shop in October 2024: Last chance

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We're approaching the end of the final day of Amazon's October Prime Day -- and if you're on a stricter budget, you can still shop. Prime Big Deal Days is a great time to save money on premium tech items like laptops, tablets, TVs, and more, but those items can still be pricey, even with discounts. Ahead of the official sale, we've 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 during this last day of the event. We've rounded up the best early deals under $25 that are light on your wallet but super useful in your life.

Our favorite 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.Amazon Echo Dot with TP-Link Color Smart Bulb for $23 (save $52): This bundle includes the Amazon Echo Dot and a smart light bulb with 16 million colors and warm to cool whites. TP-Link Wi-Fi Extender for $13 (save $22): Extend the range of your Wi-Fi by up to 1,200 square feet and connect up to 30 devices.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.
Furbo Mini Pet Camera for $25 (save $40): Keep tabs on your furry friends while you're away with this pet camera that has night vision, activity alerts, and pet tracking. Rocketbook Core Smart Notebook for $23 (save $14): As one of ZDNET's top picks for the best digital notebook, this allows you to digitize your notes easily for under $25. ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer for $15 (save $10): This thermometer easily checks your meat's temperature. Its reading speed is 3-4 seconds, and the display is 180-degree auto-rotating digital.
MagSafe Portable Charger for $24 (save $36): This charger can charge up to three devices at once, thanks to its USB-C and USB-A ports and overcharge protection.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for $25 (save $25): Stream Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more on this streaming stick that also works with Amazon Alexa.
Renpho Smart Scale for $20 (save $15): Connect this smart scale with popular health and fitness apps like Samsung Health, MyFitnessPal, Fitbit, and Apple Health to track your body fat percentage, muscle mass, visceral fat, water weight, metabolic age, and more.

Current price: $12Original price: $35

For 65% off, this TP-Link extender is dual-band and offers up to 44% more bandwidth than a single-band extender, according to the company. It can handle connections from up to 30 devices. It's also easy to set up and includes a smart indicator light to help you install it in the optimal place in your home, such as the basement which never gets as good of a connection.

Current price: $20Original price: $40

Along with more than 20 EQ customizations, these earbuds have two built-in mics and an AI algorithm that work together to pick up your voice so you never have to shout during a call.

Note that this deal only applies to the blue, white, black earbuds. Don't forget to apply the 20% discount for the full deal.

Current price: $23Original price: $75

For 69% off, you can get this bundle that includes an Echo Dot and a smart light bulb that work together in your smart home setup. Control the smart bulb with Alexa voice commands and create custom scenes or activate Away Mode to simulate your presence while on vacation.

Current price: $23Original price: $37

The notebook's synthetic paper allows you to write with the included Pilot FriXion pen, scan the page to the cloud, and then wipe the page clean with a damp cloth to reuse it repeatedly, all while keeping your digital notes organized.

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It even has handwriting recognition that allows you to transcribe and search for handwritten text.

More October Prime Day 2024 deals under $25

Maria Diaz/ZDNETAmazon Echo Pop for $18 (save $22): Amazon's smallest Alexa-enabled speaker is available for 55% off ahead of Prime Day.Kasa Smart Plug 2-Pack for $11 (save $9): This smart plug does it all, including a handy energy-moderating feature that shows you the consumption of everything connected to it via the app. 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 for iPhone models. Musicozy Sleep Headphones for $20 (save $20 with coupon): These sleep headphones are part sleep mask to block out light in your room, making them a perfect option for light sleepers.Remote Control Page Turner for e-readers for $16 (save $54): This remote allows you to easily turn pages on your Kindle or other reading device, making reading more comfortable.
USX TV Wall Mount for $22 (save $16 with coupon): This wall mount fits TVs sizes 26-60 inches and can move in full motion to find the perfect angle for your TV.Microsoft Windows 11 Pro License for $20 (save $179 at Stack Social): Upgrade to Windows 11 for the lowest price we've seen.Oster Cordless Electric Wine Opener for $16 (save $9): Easily remove any wine cork from the bottle in five to seven seconds with this cordless, battery-operated wine opener.
Coffee Mug Warmer for $20 (save $20): Keep your coffee or tea hot with this mug warmer that has four temperature settings, an auto-shut-off feature, and a fast-heating speed.Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse for $20 (save $8): Snag this full-size wireless keyboard with adjustable height and ergonomic mouse with smooth cursor control for 29% off.
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 for $21 (save $9): Keep tabs on items you lose with this tracker that has up to 500 days of battery life.Apple AirTag for $25 (save $4): The popular item tracker can be placed in a wallet, backpack, or car to give you peace of mind It's also listed as our top pick for the best Bluetooth tracker. Chamberlain Smart Garage Control for $16 (save $14): Open or close your garage from anywhere using this smart controller that also works with Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery to protect your packages.
Tablet Pillow for $20 (save $10): This tablet pillow stand provides comfort and convenience when using your tablet on your lap or in bed.
JLab Go Sport+ Wireless Earbuds for $21 (save $9): These earbuds feature over nine hours of playtime and a "Be Aware Mode" for safe listening in public environments so you can stay aware of your surroundings.
Suprus Electric Lighter for $6 (save $11): This rechargeable lighter has a built-in automatic power-off chip protection for extra safety.
Logitech H390 Wired Headset for $19 (save $6): These headphones have a noise-canceling mic to minimize unwanted background noise during Zoom calls.

FAQs

When is October Prime Day 2024?

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

Is October Prime Day a good time to buy tech?

Aside from the Black Friday shopping weekend, Prime Day sales prices tend to be some of the lowest of the year. 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%, 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 on sale and how frequently it drops.

We also reviewed customer reviews to learn what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we recommend. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing, extensive research, and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.