Best October Prime Day tech deals: Save up to $1,700

Key Points:

• Amazon’s October Prime Day sale runs from October 6 to 7, featuring tech deals focused on practical value rather than just the biggest discounts, with recommendations based on Mashable’s hands-on testing and price history analysis.
• Notable deals include AirPods 4 for $79 (lowest price in 2026), the 2024 Kindle for $103.99 (31% off), and significant discounts on Apple MacBooks, including the 14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro for $3,499 and the M5 MacBook Air for $1,099.
• Amazon’s own devices see deep discounts, such as Fire tablets up to 53% off, the Fire TV 4K Plus streaming stick for $37.99, and the Apple Watch SE 3 at a record low of $199.
• Additional highlights include Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones with $80 off, the TCL 85-inch QM8L QLED TV for $2,147.99, and various deals on DJI cameras and drones, Anker charging products, SanDisk memory devices, and affordable smartwatches like the Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro for $59.
• Prime members can access exclusive offers like four months of Audible for $0.99 with a $20 credit, and the sale requires Prime membership or a 30-day free trial to participate.