Amazon’s mid-year shopping event is returning under the name Prime Big Deal Days, scheduled for October 6 and 7. While the official sale has not yet commenced, early discounts are already available. Leveraging 13 years of expertise in identifying genuine price reductions, WIRED has compiled a list of the most significant early offers on gadgets and gear that have been personally tested and endorsed by the publication’s review team.
Among the standout selections is the TP-Link Roam 7 (BE3600), which has seen its price drop from $130 to $90. WIRED also highlights a dedicated guide for shoppers, offering tips on navigating the sale and reminders about underutilized Amazon Prime benefits.
In the smartphone category, the Google Pixel 10a emerges as the top pick. Priced at $424, this device represents a $75 discount from its $499 retail price. WIRED editors favor the phone for its combination of affordability, strong performance, high-quality cameras, and long-term software support, with the deal available through Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store.
Audio enthusiasts can save $40 on the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, now available for $189. For home automation, the Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro robot vacuum offers a substantial $250 reduction, bringing the cost down to $550. These items are part of WIRED’s curated selection of the best early deals, with coverage expected to continue through Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
I always check the WIRED guide first. Their tips on hidden Prime benefits have saved me money before.
TP-Link at $90 is a solid steal. Did anyone else notice they didn’t mention the Echo Dot deal?
Is the Pixel 10a discount real or just inflated pricing? I’m skeptical about early deals until the actual event starts.
I’ve been waiting for the Roborock price to drop. Finally seeing that $250 cut makes me want to buy it immediately.