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The sheer volume of deals available for Prime Big Deal Days can feel overwhelming, and seeing four-figure discounts on a 4K TV or gaming laptop may give you the sense that the biggest discounts are the best. That’s not necessarily true, though, because some of the best deals we’ve seen this year will set you back less than $100. The AirPods 4, base Fire HD 10 Tablet, and Ring Battery Doorbell Plus are three great examples, all of which are on sale at or below their best price to date.
Below you’ll find 30 deals for $100 or less from Apple, Google, Amazon, Lego, and more. Many items are under $50 (or even $25!), so you can stock up on chargers, earbuds, media streamers, and other accessories that you’ll rely on every day, or can give as gifts for the holidays. If you are looking to splurge on some more premium gear, we also have Prime Day recs for robot vacuums, noise-canceling headphones, and Apple gear. That said, be aware that Amazon’s sale ends tomorrow, October 9th, so you only have a few more hours to take advantage of it.
Fitbit Inspire 3 is a budget-friendly fitness band that’s on sale for $79.95 ($20 off) at Theis a budget-friendly fitness band that’s on sale for $79.95 ($20 off) at Amazon Walmart , and Best Buy . It features a slim OLED display, offers up to three days of battery life, and can be easily detached from its band and clipped onto your clothes if you prefer not to wear it on your wrist. It can track your activity, heart rate, and sleep, though heart rate tracking is unavailable when it’s clipped on. If you subscribe to Fitbit Premium ($9.99 a month / $79.99 a year), you’ll also get access to Daily Readiness Score and stress tracking. Read our hands-on impressions
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
Twelve South’s 50W PlugBug, which features a pair of USB-C ports, is down to $38.99 ($31 off) at , which features a pair of USB-C ports, is down to $38.99 ($31 off) at Amazon , matching its best price to date. The charger’s built-in support for Apple’s Find My network makes it a particularly good choice if you travel frequently and want to ensure you don’t accidentally leave your charger behind at an airport or hotel room. It’s also relatively compact, featuring foldable prongs and a slim profile that makes it easy to slip into your bag.
Amazon’s Echo Spot is on sale for $44.99 ($35 off) is on sale for $44.99 ($35 off) at Amazon and Best Buy , matching its best price to date. In addition to serving as a solid smart speaker, the latest Spot also functions as a great bedside alarm clock, with a customizable 2.83-inch screen that displays the time, weather, and other useful information. It also integrates seamlessly with Amazon Alexa, letting you set reminders, control smart home devices, and handle other tasks completely hands-free. Read our review.
Streaming Stick 4K for a new low price of $29.99 ($20 off) at We’ve found Roku to have the easiest user interface of any streaming hardware platform, and you can snag itsfor a new low price of $29.99 ($20 off) at Amazon Best Buy , and Walmart . The 4K streaming device supports the latest audio and video technologies, including Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos, and features a more powerful Wi-Fi receiver than previous generations. It works with Apple’s AirPlay, too, allowing you to wirelessly stream music and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac; it can also be controlled using Amazon Alexa when connected to an Alexa-enabled smart speaker.
Lifx’s Color A19 800-lumen bulbs for just $29.42 (about $10 off) at Smart bulbs let you change the mood of your room using your phone or voice, and you can pick up a two-pack of800-lumen bulbs for just $29.42 (about $10 off) at Amazon . The Wi-Fi bulbs can be used with all three major smart assistants (Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri) without requiring a hub. You can also adjust their brightness, color (including a wide range on the white color spectrum), and set them to turn on and off on a schedule, so they won’t accidentally stay on overnight.
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