Shop 50+ Early Prime Day Finds Under $25 on Tech, Toys and Home Goods

This year, Amazon is having its October Prime Day early in the month — Oct. 7 and 8. Dubbed Amazon’s Big Deal Days, it’s an excellent opportunity to stock up on all kinds of items, including laptops, TVs and more.

But it’s not all about big-ticket items. With the holidays around the corner, finding simple gifts or handy household items for $25 or less is where it’s at. And we’ve already found more than 50 of the best budget bargains up for grabs.

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Now might be your best chance at saving some money on the essential items. CNET’s team of shopping experts will be updating this article regularly to ensure it reflects the current deals, so make sure to check back often. We’re also monitoring competing sales at Best Buy and Walmart.

Best October Prime Day tech deals under $25

Duracell 24-pack AA batteries: $19

INIU 10,000-mAh power bank: $19

This slim portable charger is easy to take anywhere with you. It has 10,000-mAh capacity, which is enough power to charge your AirPods Pro over 13 times. Plus, it uses a USB-C port. 

Anker Eufy SmartTrack Link (two-pack): $20

These tiny Bluetooth tiles make it easy to track down your keys, backpack or other everyday essentials. They’re compatible with Apple’s FindMy app so you can easily see the location on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or MacBook, and even have a built-in siren so you can locate them when you’re nearby. They also have a replaceable battery with a one-year lifespan. Just note that these are not compatible with Android devices.

SanDisk 128GB Extreme Pro SD card: $22

If you’re constantly running out of storage like I do, this 128GB SD card can be a huge help. It even has fast data transfer and up to 130MBPS read speed for quick access to what you need.

Lisen retractable 69-watt USB-C car charger: $17

Compatible with the new fast charging feature of the iPhone 17, this handy car charger has a cord that stays out of the way when not in use. You can use this for iPhone 13 or later and the Samsung Galaxy S25 series as well.

Roku Smart Home smart light strip SE: $15

This light strip from Roku is more than 16 feet long and can add some ambiance to any room in your home. Plus, they’re smart lights so you can use your phone to change colors and to turn them on or off. 

Govee WiFi smart plugs (set of 4): $24

Yes, they look like eerie little faces but they’re actually fabulous little WiFi controlled smart plugs. Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home and the Govee app, you can command lights and other appliance on and off with your voice.

TP-Link Tapo smart bulbs (2-pack): $18

Scoop up this 2-pack of 75-watt smart bulbs with 16 different colors. They’re dimmable, and easily controlled by Alexa, Siri and Google Home.

Chefman electric kettle, 1.8L: $22

This BPA-free water boiler is great for making tea, pasta, rice and more. It can boil almost two liters of water at once. Plus, it has an auto-shut off for added safety. This deal is for Prime members only. 

Yankee Candle 22-ounce jar candle: $15

This massive jar candle will burn for 150 hours and will have you ready for a cozy fall with scents like Macintosh Apple and Cranberry Chutney, all at 40% off.

Nisaku original Hori Hori gardening blade: $22

If you’ve never owned a Hori Hori you are in for a treat. This gardening tool is multi-purpose and ideal for planting bulbs, freeing rootbound plants from containers, digging up veggies and a lot more.

Homeimpro outdoor moon solar garden light: $21

This attractive, sturdy outdoor solar light transitions from witchy Halloween to magical winter solstice without ever having to come out of the ground.

Cyrico resistance bands, 3-pack: $12

These resistance bands come in a pack of three for different resistance levels and exercises. 

Beevines mulberry silk eye masks (2-pack): $9

Pick up two silky soft sleep masks for less than $10, and you can keep one and give one to a friend.

PicassoTiles 60-piece set: $25

Build castles, homes and anything else you and your family can think of with these clear magnetic 3D blocks. There’s an on-page promotional offer which gives you 10% off the price.

Melissa and Doug fire chief costume: $24

Whether for Halloween or pretend play, this adorable, durable firefighter costume from Melissa & Doug includes the jacket, hat, small toy fire extinguisher and a bullhorn.

Hex Bots wall-crawling gecko: $25

This rechargeable, remote-controlled toy can climb straight up a wall like a real-life gecko, perfect for surprising siblings.

Amazon is usually one of the best places to shop because it sells products from almost all major brands across popular categories like tech, appliances, mattresses and fashion so keep an eye on this page for updated deals. If you’re shopping outside of Amazon, we recommend checking out appliance and tech sales at Best Buy, Home Depot and Lowe’s, as well as sales on a large variety of categories at Nordstrom, Target and Walmart, among others.

When will Amazon October Prime Day deals begin?

Amazon’s October Prime Day shopping event will begin Oct. 7 and will run through Oct. 8.

How to keep up with the best Amazon Prime Day deals

There are a lot of ways to ensure you’re getting the latest scoop on Amazon Prime Day offers. The CNET Deals team covers all of the best price drops, discounts and deals every day from across the web, highlighting the best offers. Also, we don’t limit our coverage to just Amazon, we track all the major retailer sales, sharing the promotions you need to hear about, and there are plenty of ways to hear from us. 

One option is to bookmark CNET.com/deals to check out our latest coverage. You can also follow @CNETDeals on X to see everything we publish or sign up for our CNET Deals newsletter for a daily digest of deals delivered to your inbox. Another great option is to sign up for CNET Deals text alerts for curated deals during major shopping events. Remember to install our CNET Shopping browser extension to help ensure that purchases you make all year round will be at the lowest price available.