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Amazon’s October Prime Day sale (aka Prime Big Deal Days) is finally here, and we’ve collected the best deals we could find on everything from noise-canceling headphones and robot vacuums to 4K OLED TVs. The majority of our recommendations have been thoroughly tested by Verge writers and editors, and we are just as confident in our recommendations for a $25 Bluetooth speaker as we are in a $780 smartwatch. Some of these gadgets are available for less than they were during Amazon’s most recent Prime Day sale in July, so your patience has been rewarded if you sat the last one out.
By that logic, it might be tempting to wait until Black Friday for an even better deal, but there’s no guarantee prices will drop further. Some gadgets may be in short supply come the holidays, and the impact of tariffs could lead to deal prices that don’t align with your expectations. So if you’re jumping in below, remember that you need an active Amazon Prime subscription. (Here’s a free 30-day trial if you don’t have one yet.)
Prime Day highlights
Headphone and earbud deals
Bose’s Ultra Open Earbuds are back down to $199 ($100 off) at are back down to $199 ($100 off) at Amazon and Best Buy , which matches their most recent Prime Day low. The earbuds clip onto the back of your ear instead of inside it, so you can still clearly hear what’s happening around you in addition to your music. You sacrifice bass in the process, but the design is particularly good for runners who want to remain aware of their surroundings. They’re also comfortable to wear, provide a secure fit during workouts, and offer solid battery life. Read our review
Nothing’s Headphones 1 for a new low of $254 ($46 off) at You can getfor a new low of $254 ($46 off) at Amazon . The newer headphones feature a 1980s Walkman-like look, with transparent ear cups that show the components underneath. Our reviewer found them to be less fatiguing to wear than Sony’s over-ear headphones, and their ANC was capable of blocking out subway noises and other city sounds. They don’t support multipoint pairing, sadly, so they can only be connected to one device at a time. You also can’t use its 3.5mm headphone jack if the headphones’ battery is dead. Read our review
Galaxy Buds FE, which offer a pared-down experience compared to the step-up Buds 3 Pro, are matching their all-time low of $54.99 ($45 off) at The, which offer a pared-down experience compared to the step-up Buds 3 Pro, are matching their all-time low of $54.99 ($45 off) at Amazon . For the price, you get decent sound, a comfortable design, and noise cancellation that performs relatively well. They also offer around six hours of battery life with ANC enabled. That said, they lack several notable features, including wireless charging and multipoint support, and only carry an IPX2 rating. Read our review
Sony’s WH-1000XM5 for anyone in need of a pair for travel, and they’re currently on sale for $298 ($100 off) at We can still enthusiastically recommendfor anyone in need of a pair for travel, and they’re currently on sale for $298 ($100 off) at Amazon . The headphones feature a slim design, two processors for handling active noise cancellation, eight microphones (four for voice calls), and 30 hours of battery life with ANC enabled. They also sound excellent, with lots of detail and tight bass. They don’t fold down, though, so keep that in mind if you travel or commute with a smaller backpack. Read our review
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