Amazon’s October Prime Day is almost here and the holiday shopping season is about to begin, so consider stocking up on budget-friendly goods. We’ve rounded up some great early deals at or under $25, including tech items, everyday essentials and a few treats. In our roundup, we’ve gathered something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a new pair of earbuds, a phone charger or a maybe just a shark onesie. We’re here for you.
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We’ve been scouring Amazon to find all the best deals, whether you need to stick to a budget under $100 or under $10. Below, we give you the best Prime Day deals under $25 that our shopping experts have found, including plenty of items that make great holiday gifts.
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Top off your essentials, including smartphones, tablets, earbuds and other devices anytime, anywhere with this 10,000-mAh 30-watt portable power bank with a built-in USB-C cable and both USB-C and USB-A ports. It’s down to just $18 when you use code ANKER1688 at checkout.
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If you want the ease of flipping through streaming options, you’ll love the Amazon Fire TV stick. This kit allows you to control your streaming with this remote and watch over 300,000 movies from Amazon-supported apps. It’s currently discounted by 50%, which brings the price down to $20.
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Upgrade your charging setup with this three-in-one wireless charging station currently at a 20% discount for all colors other than black. It’s perfect for charging your iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods and other Qi-enabled devices simultaneously.
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The 5th gen Echo Dot smart speaker is our favorite budget smart speaker on the market and it’s massively discounted by 54% off right now.
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This camera is is IP66 weatherproof rated and offers clear 2K resolution, color night vision, and includes free person, pet and vehicle detection.
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Outdoor smart lighting can cost significantly more than its nonsmart counterparts. A more cost-effective way to make your outdoor lights smart is by adding a smart plug to the system. The plug can be turned on and off via Alexa or Google and can even be used as a dimmer to set the right mood in your backyard. Be sure to clip the on-page coupon for the full discount.
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This rice cooker has one-touch operation and simultaneous steaming capabilities in a compact 6-cup capacity.
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This pet hair remover is reusable and can remove cat and dog hair from your clothes, bedding, furniture and more. It’s almost 30% right now.
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Get in on the pickleball craze with this starter set of two pickleball rackets and two pickleballs. These durable paddles are great for beginners to try things out without committing a lot of money. Don’t let the beginner part fool you. These paddles are approved for competitive and tournament play if you do find yourself enjoying it.
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Why have a stylus, ruler, level, screwdriver, pen and bottle opener when you can get it all in one with this two-piece multi-tool pen set?
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Are you looking for something quick to grab for two of your kids to do at the park or the beach this summer? These nostalgic outdoor paddles with Velcro on them are a great blast from the past — ’90s era parents can bond with their kids in merriment. This kit contains two balls and paddles for your kids to play catch in the yard or even in the pool.
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Amazon’s October Prime Day-style event, Prime Big Deal Days is set to take place Oct. 8 and 9. However, you can find some early deals that have already dropped across a variety of categories. Some markdowns in the annual sale may continue for a few days afterward, but most will expire when the event officially comes to an end.
Unfortunately, yes. All the deals we listed here, and the rest of the deals on Amazon, are subject to change at any given time before, after and even during the sale event. Here at CNET, we’re constantly going through our pages to make sure that they are updated with the latest prices. Since prices can change at any time if you see something you like, we recommend buying it as soon as possible before the price changes, the deal expires or the item becomes unavailable.
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Many of us here at CNET have covered shopping events for over five years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other sales. In that time, we’ve learned how to spot the best deals among a sea of thousands of superficial offers and scams, and we only surface the best offers from trusted retailers. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing the best deals to show you.
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days and Black Friday/Cyber Monday have many similarities. Anecdotally, Black Friday tends to have better deals on large ticket items such as TVs, home appliances and laptops, whereas Prime Big Deal Days will tend to focus on more everyday essentials and items under $25.
If you are looking for a good bargain on stuff you are likely to need all year round, buy them during Prime Big Deal Days. If you are looking for that “once-a-year” bargain, Black Friday is probably your best bet. If you want to beat the holiday rush there will be plenty of items on sale that make great gifts for loved ones.
