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Best early Prime Day deals under $50 to shop in October 2024
October Prime Day is a great time to grab early holiday gifts for all your loved ones, but it’s also just as good as a time to swipe up extra savings on everyday products and affordable tech. If you’re looking to satisfy your shopping itch without breaking the bank, we’ve rounded up some of the best Prime Day deals on tech, home, and beyond — all for under $50.
Also: The best October Prime Day deals right now
You don’t have to wait to snag savings, either, thanks to plenty of early deals arriving before October Prime Day officially kicks off on Oct. 8.
Our favorite early Amazon October Prime Day deals under $50
- Apple AirTag for $25 (save $5): Keep track of everything from your remote to your keys to your kids with an AirTag, our favorite Bluetooth tracker.
- Blink Video Doorbell for $30 (save $30): Grab a Blink video doorbell for 50% off right now and add extra security to your home.
- Blink Outdoor 4 Security Cam for $40 (save $60): Save 60% on one Blink Outdoor 4 Cam, which features two-year battery, 1080p HD day and infrared night live view, and two-way talk.
- Govee Smart Light Bulbs 4-Pack for $25 (save $10 with coupon): Upgrade your basic bulbs to smart bulbs from Govee that allow for Google Assistant and Alexa to sync up with them for seamless integration in your smart home system. Plus, this bundle pack is 20% off now.
- Renpho Smart Scale for $20 (save $15 with coupon): Connect this smart scale with popular health and fitness apps like Samsung Health, MyFitnessPal, Fitbit, and Apple Health to track your body fat percentage, muscle mass, visceral fat, water weight, metabolic age, and more.
- Torras iPhone 15 or 16 Tempered Glass Screen Protector for $30 (save $12): Did you just upgrade to a new iPhone? Outfit your screen with one of our top iPhone screen protectors for 29% off.
- Anker Nano 30W USB-C GaN Charger for $15 (save $8): It’s never a bad idea to have a backup wall charger, and this one from Anker is on sale, offers a USB-C connection, and is compact.
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Silicone MagSafe Case for $42 (save $7): Did you just upgrade to an iPhone 16 Pro? Snag one of Apple’s flagship silicone cases to go with it. Check out savings on Apple’s silicone case for the iPhone 16 and Pro Max, too.
- Current price: $42
- Original price: $49
While this deal isn’t the most enticing, it’s certainly timely. If you’ve purchased a new iPhone 16 series phone and are in search of a new case, Apple’s silicone MagSafe case is a popular pick. Plus, it’s specially designed for the new Camera Control button, too. Save a few bucks on this case for the iPhone 16, 16 Pro, and Pro Max now.
Also: The best iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro cases you can buy: Expert tested
- Current price: $50
- Original price: $80
This newly released indoor camera from Ring pans 360 degrees and tilts up and down to cover the entire area it’s set up in, letting you watch over your home, business, or pets. It features a manual privacy cover, too. ZDNET’s Maria Diaz tested the Pan-Tilt cam this month and said she liked its functions, calling it perhaps the “only indoor security camera you’ll need.”
Also: This $80 device is probably the only indoor security camera you’ll need
- Current price: $45
- Original price: $60
Practical purchases for Prime Day are always in, and you can’t go wrong with a great charger for all your tech essentials. This 67W gallium nitrate option from Anker features 3 ports (two USB-C ports, one USB-A port) and is 51% smaller than the original MacBook charger, making it perfect for travel. Confidently charge your phone, laptop, tablet and more with this charger, which is 25% off now. ZDNET’s Sabrina Ortiz tested the larger 100W charger and said she loved it for its compact capabilities.
Also: This Anker GaN wall charger makes traveling and commuting so much easier
- Current price: $20
- Original price: $40
Need a mini security option? The Blink Mini 2 Indoor Cam is perfect for bulking up your home security, or for watching your favorite furry friend. It features two-way audio, HD nigh view, and motion detection, and ZDNET’s Maria Diaz said she loves the key upgrades from its first iteration. Plus, it’s 40% off right now, too.
Also: The waterproof Blink Mini 2 security camera is the best Wyze Cam alternative available
More October Prime Day deals under $50
FAQs
When is Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days?
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days (a.k.a. October Prime Day) is a two-day sales event for Prime members. This year, sales are live from Tuesday, Oct. 8, through the end of Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Are other retailers offering deals under $50?
Amazon isn’t the only retailer you can find savings at this time of year. Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and others will all hold competing sales during the same week as October Prime Day (and even before). Shop around the different sites to compare deals and prices.
How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?
As a ZDNET editor, I only write about deals myself or a team member would want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. I looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.
I also examined customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals I recommend. These recommendations may also be based on my own testing (or testing by another ZDNET expert) — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.
