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The best October Prime Day gaming deals you can get
Maybe you have someone in your life who’s an avid gamer or game streamer and you want to get them something to take their hobby to the next level. You’re in luck — Amazon’s October Prime Day has proven to be a boon for gaming deals, discounting everything from gaming laptops to keyboards to controllers and more. A bunch of brands are included, too, like Razer, Logitech, SteelSeries and more, so you may be able to find exactly what they’ve been asking for at a more affordable price. Here are the best gaming deals we found for the Prime Day Early Access Sale.
Razer Blade 14
The Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop with an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics, 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage is $900 off and down to $1,900. The Blade is one of our favorite gaming laptops thanks to its sleek design and strong performance, and this model has a 14-inch QHD display with a 165Hz refresh rate. It’s part of a larger sale on Amazon where you’ll find a number of gaming laptops at discounted prices.
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SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
SteelSeries
A number of SteelSeries headsets have been discounted in this sale, with one of the best being the wireless SteelSeries Arctis 1 for only $70. It supports ultra-low latency connectivity, a detachable microphone and a USB-C adapter for use with the Nintendo Switch and Android phones.
Buy Arctis 1 Wireless at Amazon – $70
Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld
Logitech
Logitech’s new G Cloud gaming handheld device hasn’t even officially come out yet, but you can get it for $50 less than its starting price right now. It supports mobile gaming at 1080p, 60fps, along with haptic feedback, gyroscope controls and remappable buttons.
Buy Logitech G at Amazon – $300
Logitech Blue Yeti
Logitech’s Blue Yeti mic is on sale for $90 right now — not an all-time low, but close to it. It’s a solid choice for game streamers, aspiring podcasters or anyone who just wants to sound better on video conference calls. It supports four pickup patterns, onboard controls and a plug-and-play design.
Logitech Blue Yeti Nano
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Logitech’s Blue Yeti Nano mic is on sale for $70 right now. This has been a long-time favorite of ours tanks to its compact design, cardioid and omni pickup patterns and its onboard controls.
Razer Seiren Mini
Razer
Razer’s Seiren Mini microphone is $10 off and down to $40, which is only $5 more than its record low. It’s an ultra-compact, USB mic can come with you anywhere to amplify your voice on video calls and game streams.
Buy Razer Seiren Mini at Amazon – $40
Razer Viper Ultimate
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Razer’s Viper Ultimate gaming mouse is down to $60 for this sale. We like is ambidextrous design that makes it good for both right- and left-handed gamers, plus its light weight, low latency and eight programmable buttons.
Buy Viper Ultimate at Amazon – $60
Razer BlackWidow V3
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Razer’s BlackWidow V3 mechanical keyboard has dropped to $95 for this sale. It comes with doubleshot ABS keycaps, customizable Razer Chroma lighting and an ergonomic wrist rest.
Buy BlackWidow V3 at Amazon – $95
SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
SteelSeries
The console version of the SteelSeries Arctis 3 wired headset is on sale for only $34. It works with the PS5, Xbox Series X and S, the Nintendo Switch and other gaming devices, plus it has a clear cast microphone built in and a comfortable yet durable design.
Buy Arctis 3 Console at Amazon – $34
49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitor
Samsung
Samsung’s massive Odyssey G9 curved monitor has dropped to $1,000, which is $400 off its usual price. It’s a QLED panel and it supports both NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync, plus a 240Hz refresh rate.
Buy 49-inch Odyssey G9 monitor at Amazon – $999
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Elgato Stream Deck
Elgato’s Stream Deck is down to $90 for October Prime Day, or $50 off its normal price. This is a handy accessory to have for game streamer because you can customize its 15 LCD keys to do things like open apps, switch scenes, adjust audio and more.
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The best October Prime Day deals on SSDs, microSD cards and other storage gadgets
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The best October Prime Day deals you can still get today
Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale remains in full swing. If you didn’t get the chance to shop yesterday, fear not — there are still a bunch of great tech deals available for the final day of the sale. Now’s the time to stock up on household essentials and things you may need for yourself, and it’s also a good opportunity to pick up some holiday gifts, if you’ve already got your list ready to go. There are no shortage of tech deals this time around, too: everything from headphones to laptops to gaming devices and more have been discounted. Here are the best tech deals from October Prime Day that you can still get today.
Sony WH-1000XM5
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Sony’s WH-1000XM5 have dropped to $348. We gave the headphones a score of 95 for their great sound, supreme comfort and 30-hour battery life.
Buy WH-1000XM5 at Amazon – $348
AirPods Pro (2nd gen)
Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro are down to $223 for this October Prime Day. That’s the best price we’ve seen since launch, and we gave them a score of 88 for their improved sound, excellent Transparency Mode and solid ANC.
Buy AirPods Pro (2nd gen) at Amazon – $223
Apple TV 4K
The latest Apple TV 4K has dropped to $109. While on the expensive side, it’s a set-top box that Apple lovers will appreciate. We gave it a score of 90 for its speedy performance, Dolby Vision and Atmos support and much improved Siri remote.
Buy Apple TV 4K at Amazon – $109
Google Pixel 6a
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Amazon knocked $101 off of Google’s Pixel 6a for this event, bringing it down to $348. We gave the budget-friendly smartphone a score of 89 for its attractive design, great cameras and long battery life.
iPad
The 10.2-inch iPad is down to $269. We gave it a score of 86 for its improved performance, excellent battery life, better front-facing camera and increased base storage.
MacBook Air M1
The previous-generation MacBook Air with the M1 chipset is on sale for a new low of $799. Although the latest model is outfitted with the M2 chip, this version remains a solid, speedy laptop. We gave it a score of 94 for its impressive performance, excellent keyboard and trackpad and fanless design.
Buy MacBook Air M1 at Amazon – $799
Samsung Pro Plus microSD card
Samsung’s Pro Plus microSD card in 128GB is nearly half off and down to only $18 for Prime Day. It also comes with an adapter, so you can use it with more types of devices. You’ll get read/write speeds of up to 160MB/s and 120MB/s, respectively, and a card that’s temperature, magnet- and drop-resistant.
Buy Pro Plus microSD card (128GB) at Amazon – $18
Ooni Fyra 12
Ooni
Ooni’s Fyra 12 pizza oven is 22 percent off and down to just over $279 for this Prime Day. It’s an outdoor personal pizza maker that runs on wood pellets and can reach up to 950 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s also portable with its 22-pound design that has foldable legs and a detachable chimney, so you could take it to a friend’s backyard party if you wish.
Buy Ooni Fyra 12 at Amazon – $279
Roomba 694
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The Roomba 694 is on sale for $199 right now, which is close to its record-low price. It earned a spot in our best budget robot vacuum guide for its strong cleaning power, slick design and easy-to-use mobile app. This deal is part of a larger iRobot sale for Prime Day that’s worth checking out if you want more robo-vac options at solid prices.
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Vitamix Professional Series 750
This Vitamix blender is down to $400 for Prime Day, which is more than $200 off its usual rate. It has five pre-programmed settings for easy use, an included 64-ounce container, plus variable speed and pulse support.
Buy Vitamix Professional Series 750 at Amazon – $400
Razer Blade 14
The Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop with an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics, 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage is $900 off and down to $1,900. The Blade is one of our favorite gaming laptops thanks to its sleek design and strong performance, and this model has a 14-inch QHD display with a 165Hz refresh rate.
Buy Razer Blade 14 at Amazon – $1,900
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4
Microsoft’s 13-inch Surface Laptop 4 is on sale for $899 right now, and you’re getting an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for that price. That’s a fairly powerful configuration, so the fact that you can get it for less than $1,000 makes it a great deal. We gave the 15-inch model a score of 87 for its speedy performance, great keyboard and excellent battery life.
Buy Surface Laptop 4 at Amazon – $899
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
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The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is $410 off and down to $1,390. We gave the flagship foldable a score of 86 for its brighter main screen, sleeker hinge, updated cameras and much better battery life.
Buy Galaxy Z Fold 4 at Amazon – $1,390
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4 is $200 off and down to $800. We gave it a score of 86 for its improved battery life, added hands-free applications and attractive design.
Buy Galaxy Z Flip 4 at Amazon – $800
Google Pixel Buds Pro
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Google’s Pixel Buds Pro are down to a new record low of $152 right now. We consider them to be the company’s best earbuds yet, giving them a score of 87 for their deep, punchy bass, solid ANC and reliable touch controls.
Buy Pixel Buds Pro at Amazon – $152
Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT
Our current favorite budget headphones, Audio Technica’s ATH-M20xBT, are on sale for only $59 right now. While they don’t have ANC, they’re quite comfortable, plus they have multi-device support and a 60-hour battery life.
Buy ATH-M20xBT at Amazon – $59
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook
Lenovo’s 2-in-1 Chromebook is $150 off and down to $280, which is a record-low price. This model earned a spot on our list of favorite Chromebooks thanks to its bright touchscreen, backlit keyboard and its combination of USB-C and USB-A ports. The model on sale includes an 11th-gen Core i3 processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
Buy Flex 5i Chromebook at Amazon – $280
Shark AI Robot Vacuum
Shark
Shark’s AI Robot Vacuum with clean base is on sale for $350, which is the cheapest we’ve seen it. A similar model earned a spot in our best robot vacuum guide, and we like its solid suction power, good obstacle avoidance and bagless base into which the robo-vac dumps debris after every job.
Buy Shark AI Robot Vacuum at Amazon – $350
Echo Show 5
The Echo Show 5 is on sale for $35, or a whopping 59 percent off its usual price. If you want a smart alarm clock, this is the smart display to get. We like its sharp 5-inch display, ambient light sensor, smart home controls and tap-to-snooze feature.
Buy Echo Show 5 at Amazon – $35
Fire TV Stick 4K Max
The higher-end Fire TV Stick 4K Max has dropped to $35, which is $20 less than usual and a record low. On top of all of the features in the standard Fire TV Stick 4K, the Max version also supports WiFi 6 and live picture-in-picture viewing.
Buy Fire TV Stick 4K Max at Amazon – $35
Kindle Paperwhite
The Kindle Paperwhite is on sale for $100, which is close to its record-low price. The updated model has 17 front lights, a sleeker design, an adjustable warm light, weeks of battery life and Audible support.
Buy Kindle Paperwhite at Amazon – $100
Beats Fit Pro
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The Beats Fit Pro are 20 percent off and down to $160 for this sale. We gave them a score of 87 for their comfortable, water-resistant design, good sound quality and ANC and long battery life.
Buy Beats Fit Pro at Amazon – $160
Bose QuietComfort 45
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Bose’s QuietComfort 45 headphones have dropped to $229, or $100 off their normal price. We gave them a score of 86 for their clear, balanced audio, improved ANC and long battery life.
Buy QuietComfort 45 at Amazon – $229
Jabra Elite 3
Jabra’s excellent Elite 3 earbuds have dropped to $50, or $30 off their normal rate. These already affordable buds earned a score of 88 from us for their impressive sound quality, good battery life, reliable touch controls and comfortable fit.
Buy Jabra Elite 3 at Amazon – $50
Google Nest Thermostat
Google
The Google Nest Thermostat is back on sale for $100 right now, which is one of the lowest prices we’ve seen. It’s an Energy Star-certified device that intelligently monitors the temperature in your home and suggests ways you can save money on energy usage. You can also control it from your phone, changing your home’s environment from anywhere at any time.
Buy Nest Thermostat at Amazon – $100
48-inch LG A1 OLED
LG’s 48-inch A1 OLED smart TV is cheaper than ever at $645 for this sale. This is one of the company’s more affordable OLED sets and it runs on LG’s a7 Gen 4 AI Processor 4K and supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, Game Optimizer and voice controls with Alexa and the Google Assistant.
Buy LG A1 OLED at Amazon – $645
Samsung Smart Monitor M8
Samsung
Samsung’s 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 is cheaper than ever at $500 right now. It plays double duty as a monitor into which you can plug in your laptop and a smart TV with a built-in interface that gives you access to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and other streaming services. It also has a built-in smart home hub for connecting things like smart lights, switches and more.
Buy Samsung Smart Monitor M8 at Amazon – $500
Original Peloton Bike
Peloton
The original Peloton Bike is more than $200 off and down to $1,225 for Prime Day. It’s a compact exercise bike with a built-in screen that lets you take a variety of cycling, strength, yoga and other classes with Peloton’s digital membership. Also, one of the company’s latest gadgets, the Peloton Guide, is on sale for $250, too.
Buy Peloton Bike at Amazon – $1,225Buy Peloton Guide at Amazon – $250
Blink Mini
You can get two Blink Mini wired security cameras for only $30 for this October Prime Day. This camera needs to be plugged in, but we like its compact design, 1080p recording, motion alerts and two-way audio.
Buy Blink Mini (2 pack) at Amazon – $30
Kasa Smart Plug Mini (4 pack)
A four pack of Kasa’s mini smart plugs is on sale for only $24. These tiny accessories let you turn almost any appliance into a smart one, allowing you to turn them on and off remotely set usage schedules and more.
Buy Kasa Smart Plug Mini (4 pack) at Amazon – $24
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Elgato Stream Deck
Elgato’s Stream Deck is down to $90 for October Prime Day, or $50 off its normal price. This is a handy accessory to have for game streamer because you can customize its 15 LCD keys to do things like open apps, switch scenes, adjust audio and more.
August WiFi smart lock
August’s 4th-gen WiFi smart lock is down to $184 for this sale. We gave it a score of 80 when it first came out thanks to its minimalist design, easy installation and mandatory two-factor authentication setup.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 falls to $250 plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals
The week may be almost over, but there are still plenty of offers to be found. Apple’s 512GB MacBook Air M2 has hit a new low price, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is down to just $250, you can pick up an Xbox controller from $45 and Lenovo’s Smart Clock Essential with Alexa is at an all-time low of just $35. Here are the best tech deals from this week that you can still get today.
MacBook Air M2
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The MacBook Air M2 with 512GB of storage is $150 off and down to $1,150 right now, a new low. We gave the updated laptop a score of 96 for its excellent performance, gorgeous display and ultra-thin design. If you don’t need all that storage, the 256GB model is also on sale at $1,050.
Buy MacBook Air M2 at Amazon – $1,350
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5
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If you have your eye on Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 5 but were waiting for a deal, one has already arrived. Amazon’s Woot portal is selling the 40mm model in several colors (Grey, Pink Gold and Silver) for $250, a savings of $30 or 11 percent off the regular price. We gave the Galaxy Watch 5 a score of 85 in our review, praising its design, build and comprehensive tracking features, with the biggest downside being battery life.
Buy Galaxy Watch 5 at Woot – $250
Xbox Core Wireless Controller
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Amazon is selling the Xbox Core Wireless Controller for up to 26 percent off. The white model is the most affordable of the bunch at $45 (normally $60), but you’ll also find significant savings for the blue, red and Electric Volt (read: neon green) variants. If you own an Xbox Series X or Series S, you know what to expect. The Core Wireless Controller largely offers Microsoft’s years-old layout, just with an Elite-style circular directional pad, a share button and better grip.
Buy Xbox Core Wireless Controller at Amazon – $45
Lenovo Smart Clock Essential with Alexa
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If you’re looking to add some digital smarts to your bedroom without buying a device that features a camera, smart clocks are the way to go. One of the better options out there is the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential with Alexa, and it’s currently on sale. Amazon has discounted the device by 50 percent, making it $35 at the moment. We’ve seen the Smart Clock Essential go on sale frequently in the past. However, $35 matches an all-time low for the device.
Buy Smart Clock Essential at Amazon – $35
Samsung T7 Shield
The 1TB model of the Samsung T7 Shield SSD is still on sale for $100, which is just about the best we’ve ever seen. This rugged drive has a tough exterior that can withstand drops from nearly 10 feet, plus an IP65 rating for dust- and water-resistance. It also has the same read/write speeds of the other T7 models and works with a bunch of devices including PC, Mac, Android and even some game consoles.
Buy T7 Shield (1TB) at Amazon – $100
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
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Another holdover from last week, Samsung’s Z Flip 4 has a discount of $100, so you can pick it up for as low as $900. This foldable came out just a few weeks ago and we gave it a score of 86 in our review, mostly for its still-innovative formfactor, improved battery life and useful hands-free functionality.
Buy Galaxy Z Flip 4 at Amazon – $900
HBO Max
HBO Max has discounted its annual plan, so you can save 30 percent if you sign up and pay for one year upfront. If you can deal with ads, the service will cost $70 for 12 months, down from the usual $100. To get an ad-free experience, you’ll pay $105, which is $45 off the usual rate.
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