Amazon is offering early Prime Day deals on October 5, ahead of the main event on October 7-8.
October Prime Day starts Oct. 7-8
Early deals available on Oct. 5
Significant discounts on electronics
Prime membership needed for best offers
Tips for effective shopping
Ideal timing for holiday shopping
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days 2025 is back for two days on October 7 and 8, kicking off the holiday shopping season with millions of deals for Prime members worldwide.[1][6]
What You Need to Know
The event is exclusive to Prime members; join now or start a 30-day free trial.
Deals span categories including home, fashion, toys, electronics, beauty, and more.
Amazon’s AI shopping assistant Rufus helps find deals and personalize your shopping.
Early shopping ahead of October 7 helps avoid stock shortages and site congestion.[5][1]
Top Deals to Watch Amazon
Apple AirPods 4: $119 (Save $60)
Apple AirPods Max: $429 (Save $120)
Mac Mini M4 and iPad Pro M4 (Apple): Deep discounts
Samsung Galaxy tablets and phones: Up to 32% off
Fire TV Stick 4K Max: 50% off
Kindle Paperwhite: Up to 28% off with bundle
Blink security cameras: Starting below $50
Eero mesh WiFi systems: Significant markdowns
Sony audio equipment and Bose headphones: Up to 45% off
LEGO, KitchenAid, Beats products: Major price cuts
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 3-month membership: $57 (Save $33)
Dyson self-adjusting cleaner heads and Ninja blenders: Up to 48% off
Google Pixel 9 smartphone: Up to 31% off
Philips espresso machines and robot vacuums: Substantial savings
Travel gear including Yeti coolers and Fitbit Sense 2 smartwatch: Discounted prices.[4][10][11]
Shopping Tips Amazon
Add items to your cart in advance for easy tracking.
Watch for Lightning Deals which sell out fast.
Use Amazon’s AI assistant to help decide on purchases.
Check deals early to avoid missing out during peak event times.[7][5]
Prime Big Deal Days combines the excitement of Prime Day with the advantage of early holiday shopping. It’s one of the best chances in 2025 to grab sought-after tech, home essentials, and gifts at prices that often beat Black Friday.[6][8][1]
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