October Prime Day (technically called Prime Big Deal Days) is happening now through Oct. 7, offering tons of discounts on tech, exclusive to Prime members.
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That includes markdowns on earbuds, headphones, smartwatches and fitness trackers.
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Some of the top newly-added deals include 20 percent off Apple Airpods 3 and 50 percent off the Google Pixel Watch 3.
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I frequently cover shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a commerce editor for NBC Selected, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying.
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I spent weeks combing through thousands of discounts to find the best October Prime Day tech deals — each one I recommend below is highly rated and 20 percent off or more, as well as at its lowest price in at least three months.
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I’ll frequently update this list throughout Prime Big Deal Days with editor-approved picks, so continue to check back for new additions.
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With earbuds, a good fit makes all the difference, and Apple stacks the odds in your favor by including five ear-tip sizes with these AirPods, which is more options than most competitors provide.
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Once you’ve dialed in the right fit, they’re comfortable enough to wear for hours on end.
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Everything else checks out, too: top-notch noise cancellation, a transparency mode that sounds impressively natural, crisp call quality, and dependable battery life.
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The controls deserve special mention, since a simple swipe along either stem adjusts the volume, so your phone can stay in your pocket while you make calls or listen to music and more.
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Whether you’re team iPhone or team Android, these sleek earbuds play nicely with both, so they’re an easy pick for just about anyone.
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You get noise cancellation to shut out the world and a transparency mode to let it back in, plus Apple Find My support for tracking them down when they go missing.
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They come in four colors, including an eye-catching see-through version.
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These standout over-ear headphones practically beg to be packed for your next trip.
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They’re light and comfortable enough for long hauls, with top-tier noise cancellation to drown out engine drone and chatty passengers.
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They collapse into a compact shape that tucks into the included hard-shell case, and a wired audio cable is included too, so you can plug into the seatback screen for in-flight movies.
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Great sound doesn’t have to come with a premium price tag.
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JBL’s Vibe Beam earbuds deliver the brand’s signature deep bass, punchy enough to feel, at an affordable price.
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Music stays rich and full whether you’re commuting, working out, or unwinding, and with up to 32 hours of total battery life (with the case), they’ll keep you listening for days before you need to charge them.
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These Sony headphones are remarkably lightweight and deliver up to 35 hours of battery life.
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When compared to much pricier competitors, they stand out for their featherlight feel and all-day comfort, staying pleasant to wear even after hours of listening.
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They have crisp sound with noise cancellation and adjustable ambient sound mode so that you can hear your surroundings.
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They have all the features you would expect from pricier earbuds, including noise cancellation, transparency mode, Bluetooth multipoint, wireless charging and multiple eartips.
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Plus, they come in five colors.
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Among this Amazon Prime Day’s headphone deals, the Sony XM5 stands out as the one to grab.
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Their clear, crisp, richly detailed sound gives just about everything you listen to a noticeable lift.
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Add in excellent noise cancellation, strong call quality, and impressive battery life of up to 30 hours with noise canceling on, and they’re an all-around winner.
Best smartwatch and fitness tracker deals
This watch pairs a big, bright display with advanced running features from Fitbit.
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Custom run workouts deliver real-time guidance and form tracking, while daily readiness scores and cardio load insights help balance training with recovery.
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Loss-of-pulse detection can prompt a call to emergency services, and a 24-hour battery keeps this sleek Android smartwatch going all day.
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With this watch, a personalized energy score gauges daily readiness based on the previous day’s activity, while improved heart rate tracking filters out unnecessary movement for more accurate readings.
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Sleep monitoring, tailored wellness tips, and run-and-ride comparisons against past workouts make this sleek Bluetooth smartwatch a stylish, capable everyday fitness companion.
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Calling all adventurers, this rugged 48-millimeter smartwatch shrugs off extreme heat and cold, handles surfing and freediving, and packs a bright AMOLED screen you can read in full sun.
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Offline maps and dual-band GPS keep you on track, and the battery lasts nearly a month between charges.
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Scratch-resistant sapphire glass shields its vivid color touchscreen, while a built-in flashlight lights the way once the sun goes down.
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It keeps tabs on your workouts, health, and sleep, offers maps for navigation, and pairs with both iPhone and Android.
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Put this Ring camera just about anywhere you need an extra set of eyes.
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It runs on a battery, stands up to the weather, and attaches to most flat surfaces with the hardware in the box (want it overhead?
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You also get the Ring features you’d expect: color night vision, two-way talk, and motion alerts you can fine-tune in the Ring app.
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Flanked by two wide floodlights that angle out to cover both sides, this outdoor smart camera lights up your outdoor space so you can keep watch.
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…and 40 more, not listed.
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