Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024: All you need to know about October's Prime Day sale

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Update Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. ET: Prime Big Deals Days 2024 has come and gone. Visit our October Prime Day deals roundup for the best discounts available today.

Prime Big Deal Days is Amazon's October Prime Day fall savings event for Prime members. This year, Prime Big Deals Days runs from Oct. 8-9 and kicks off at 3:01 a.m. ET/12:01 a.m. PT. To jump-start the holiday shopping season, Prime Big Deal Days offers tons of fantastic deals on laptops, tablets, phones, headphones, wearables, and more. It's like the appetizer to the main course of the holiday shopping season which we all know as Black Friday.

If you don't have an Amazon Prime account, make sure to join Prime to score big savings during Prime Big Deal Days 2024. Your first 30 days are free and you may cancel your membership at any time. If you decide to continue with your membership, you'll pay $14.99 per month or $139 for a one-year thereafter which amounts to $12 each month.

We're still weeks away from Prime Big Deal Days, however, it's not too early to save. Amazon currently offers early discounts slash up to 58% off select Amazon devices Additionally, when you checkout using your Prime Card, you'll get 10% back on select Alexa-enabled devices. In terms of cash-back rewards, that's pretty impressive.

Here are my favorite early discounts and a recap of all you need to know about Amazon's October Prime Day deals.

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024 — early discounts

Apple M2 MacBook Air: $999 $749 @ Amazon
BRAND NEW AND ALREADY ON SALE

Apple M2 MacBook Air: $999 $749 @ Amazon
Amazon takes $150 off the 2022 model M2 MacBook Air ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. The best laptop for most people, it's ideal for day-to-day computing and powerful enough for video editing and casual gaming. As a bonus, the Magic Keyboard is a pleasure to type on.

Features: 13.6-inch 2560 x 1664 Liquid Retina 500-nit display, M2 8-core CPU, 8-Core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime camera, macOS

14" Apple MacBook Pro M3: $1,599 $1,299 @ AmazonLowest price!
BRAND NEW AND ALREADY ON SALE

14" Apple MacBook Pro M3: $1,599 $1,299 @ Amazon
Lowest price!
You don't have to wait for October Prime Day to save $300 on the MacBook Pro M3 — the best laptop for power users. Apple's M3 processor is 35% faster than its first-generation M1 chip (rated). Graphics performance is up 65 percent faster so you'll notice all the subtle nuances during gameplay, from realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections.

Features: 14-inch (3024 x 1964) 1,000-nit 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M3 8-core chip, 16-core Neural Engine, Apple M3 10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Mac OS

11" Apple iPad Pro M4: $999 $929 @ Amazon

11" Apple iPad Pro M4: $999 $929 @ Amazon
Amazon takes $70 off the latest iPad Pro M4. The 2024 iPad Pro starts from $999 with storage capacity options from 256GB up to 2TB. Apple's 2024 iPad Pro is the thinnest ever and, for the first time, features a state-of-the-art display called Tandem OLED, which delivers 1000 nits of full-screen brightness and up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness.

Features: 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED, Apple M4 9-core chip, 256GB of storage.

Apple iPhone 16: $799 $0.01 @ Amazon

Apple iPhone 16: $799 $0.01 @ Amazon
You can now buy the 6.1-inch iPhone 16 at Amazon for just a penny with activation with Boost Mobile. Unlimited plan required. The new iPhone 16 features an A18 chip, a 48MP Fusion camera, Apple Intelligence, and AAA gaming support. iPhone 16 preorder deals slash up to $800 off the 6.1-inch iPhone 16 Plus when you trade in an iPhone 12 or later. The iPhone 16 is available in black, white, and three new colors including ultramarine, teal, and, pink.

Apple AirPods 3rd Gen: $169 $129 @ Amazon

Apple AirPods 3rd Gen: $169 $129 @ Amazon
Save $40 on Apple's 3rd generation AirPods. They're sweat and water-resistant with spatial audio providing 3D sound. On a full charge, you get up to 6 hours of playtime and up to 30 hours with the MagSafe charging case.

Apple Watch SE 2: $249 $189 @ Amazon

Apple Watch SE 2: $249 $189 @ Amazon
Save $60 on the 40mm 2nd generation Apple Watch SE. It's 20% faster than the 1st generation Apple Watch SE and features fall detection, emergency SOS, and crash detection. Stay on top of your health and fitness with daily activity tracking and an enhanced Workout app.

Google Pixel Watch 2: $349 $249 @ Amazon

Google Pixel Watch 2: $349 $249 @ Amazon
Now $100 off, the latest Google Pixel Watch 2 features three all-new sensors, 40% more heart rate tracking accuracy, extended 24-hour battery life, and faster charging. It retains the same sleek, comfortable, curved design as the original Pixel Watch.

Amazon Fire 7: $79 $49 @AmazonLowest price!

Amazon Fire 7: $79 $49 @Amazon
Lowest price! Save $30 on the Amazon Fire 7 tablet. This is the smallest member of Amazon’s family of tablets. The latest refresh adds a bit more power and a lot more battery life to the remarkably affordable slate. Snag it now for its lowest price ever.

Amazon Fire HD 10: $180 $85 @ AmazonLowest price!

Amazon Fire HD 10: $180 $85 @ Amazon
Lowest price! At 53% off, the latest Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet just hit its lowest price yet. Over the 11th Gen Fire HD 10, the 2023 Fire HD 10 is 25% faster and 30 grams lighter. For better picture-taking and video calling with family and friends, this latest release bumps the front-facing camera up to 5MP.

Amazon Fire HD 8: $130 $55 @ AmazonLowest price!

Amazon Fire HD 8: $130 $55 @ Amazon
Lowest price! Amazon slashes $75 off the 2022 Fire HD 8 Tablet, Amazon's answer to the iPad mini. Designed to be your ultimate portable entertainment screen, the Fire HD 8 features a gorgeously vivid display, a beefy 6-core processor, and 32GB of storage. It supports all your favorite streaming apps and affords you up to 13 hours of battery life.

Amazon Fire Max 11: $279 $159 @ AmazonLowest price!

Amazon Fire Max 11: $279 $159 @ Amazon
Lowest price!
One of the best deals on Amazon devices today knocks $80 off the 128GB model Amazon Fire Max 11. It's one of the best all-around tablets for streaming, reading, and gaming. Featuring a powerful octa-core processor, a detachable keyboard, and stylish options, the Amazon Fire Max is also suitable for productivity.

Features: 11-inch (2000 x 1200) touch screen, 8-core processor, 4GB RAM, 128GB of storage, up to 14-hour battery life (rated)

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3nd Gen): $149 $84 @ Amazon

Amazon Echo Show 8 (3nd Gen): $149 $84 @ Amazon
You don't have to wait for Prime Big Deal Days to save $65 on the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen). It enhances Amazon's smart home hub with room-filling spatial audio and features a centered, auto-framing camera for improved video calls. With the latest Echo Show 8 as the centerpiece of your living space, its built-in smart home hub makes seamless smart home integration. Powered by Amazon's Alexa voice assistant, you can get news, weather, traffic, or recipes using simple voice commands.

Amazon Music Unlimited: 4-months free @ Amazon w/ Prime

Amazon Music Unlimited: 4-months free @ Amazon w/ Prime
To celebrate October Prime Big Deal Days, Prime members get 4 months of Amazon Music (valued at $44 w/ Prime) for free. With Amazon Music Unlimited, you get unlimited access to ad-free music and podcasts with unlimited skips. Plus enjoy spatial audio and HD-quality playback.

Amazon Prime: 30-Day free trial @ Amazon

Amazon Prime: 30-Day free trial @ Amazon
Get 30 days of Amazon Prime for free — no strings attached. If you cancel before your free trial ends, you won't be charged. If you decide to continue with your membership, you'll pay $14.99/mo. thereafter. Or pay $139 for a one-year membership — that's just $12 each month.

What is Amazon Prime Big Deal Days?

Like Amazon's annual Prime Day event, the upcoming Prime Big Deal Days is bound to offer the lowest prices of the year on today's most coveted tech.

Naturally, Amazon's best-selling hardware will be heavily in the spotlight. If you want to start or upgrade your smart home setup or shop for gifts early this year, Amazon's October Prime Day sale is not to be missed.

When is Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024?

Amazon Prime Big Deals Days 2024 starts Oct. 8 at 3:01 a.m. ET/12:01 a.m. PT and runs through Oct. 9. If you don't want to wait for Amazon's October Prime Day, early deals are available right now.

For example, today you can save up to 55% on select Amazon devices, Luna gaming controller bundles, and the 40-inch Amazon Fire TV 2-Series. What's more, earn up to 10% back on select Alexa-enable devices when you use your Prime Card at checkout.

Do I need to be an Amazon Prime member to shop Prime Big Deal Days?

While Prime Big Deal Days is open to everyone to window shop, an Amazon Prime membership is required to access deals. Though there may be non-Prime deals available during the sale, Amazon reserves its best discounts for its loyal Prime members.

Amazon Prime costs $139 annually and $14.99 for monthly subscribers and includes a complimentary 30-day free trial. College students get a 6-month trial of Prime and will be billed $7.49 per month, or $69 per year should they decide to continue beyond the trial period.

What will be on sale for Amazon Prime Big Deals Days?

I've been covering Amazon's major sales for 6 years and can tell you that products from every category are on sale during Prime Big Deal Days. Expect to see deep discounts on electronics with epic markdowns on laptops, tablets, smartphones, wearables, and more.

Amazon's Alexa-enabled Fire tablets, Kindle e-Readers, Echo smart display, and Fire TVs will also see massive discounts on par with Black Friday.

Is Amazon Prime Big Deal Days in all countries?

This year, Prime Big Deal Days will be open to Amazon shoppers in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the U.K., the U.S., and for the time, in Turkey.

Customers in Japan can shop Prime Big Deal Days at a later date in October. Amazon is expected to announce the specifics within the coming weeks.

Hilda Scott

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV series and combat sports.