Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale returns next week on Oct. 7-8. The sale, more popularly known as October Prime Day, is one of the first to kick off the holiday shopping season. You're sure to see discounts on plenty of items, including dozens of gadgets and trinkets that won't break the bank.
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I cover deals 24/7, and I know a thing or two about finding the best offers to share with you. Amazon and competing retailers tend to inflate prices to make deals and discounts look greater than they are. That's why I've vetted and curated these deals, featuring ZDNET-tested and recommended products, plus some of my own personal selections you can't find anywhere else. Here are my favorite picks for the best budget-friendly October Prime Day deals -- primarily under $25.
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Best deals under $25 for Prime Day 2025
More October Prime Day deals under $25
When is October Prime Day 2025?
October Prime Day returns on Tuesday, Oct. 7, through Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Are deals really cheaper on Prime Day?
The legitimacy of Prime Day is a hotly debated topic every year. Basically, Prime Day does have some legit deals, usually on flagship Amazon products like Fire TVs, Echo devices, Kindles, and more. However, the best way to ensure you're getting an actually deal is to prepare to shop for offers and use price tracking tools to make sure you don't fall victim to brands marking up items to "discount" them later.
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