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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is going down on October 7, but you don't have to wait until then to take advantage of the best deals. Right now, there are plenty of deals cropping up ahead of Prime Day across a variety of different categories like headphones, tablets, keyboards, mice, and home gear. And these deals are under $100! Get in front of the curve so that you can secure these discounts before they disappear. We'll keep updating this list for you as the weeks go by, so be sure to check back in.
Smart Display Deal
The Amazon Echo Show 5 is a great smart display that lets you stream music, shows, and podcasts using Alexa hands-free voice controls. It can show recipes when you're cooking in the kitchen to help you make you more productive, and you can even make video calls on it. all of these features make it much more versatile than your regular smart speaker. Principal consumer electronics writer Will Greenwald awarded it an "Excellent" rating. In our Amazon Echo Show 5 review, he said, "Amazon's 2023 Echo Show 5 is one of the best small smart displays available, and we like this version's more powerful speakers and improved voice response. Just know that the larger Echo Show 8 is a more well-rounded offering."
Media Streaming Device Deals
The Roku Ultra is a great media streaming device. It supports Wifi-6 and has a 30% faster processor compared to its predecessor, all while staying the same price. You can display 4K and HDR10+, and Dolby Vision, along with Dolby Atmos audio with this device, giving you unparalleled immersion. It can also stay powered on for months on a single charge. It uses a USB-C port this time instead of a micro USB, which makes charging more convenient as. It also has backlit buttons so you can easily find the buttons you need to press in a dark room during movie night. The voice controls offer a hands-free experience too, no need to touch the remote with your dirty snack fingers! Principal consumer electronics writer Will Greenwald awarded it an "Excellent" rating. In his Roku Ultra (2024) review, he said, "The 2024 version of the Roku Ultra is faster and performs better than the previous model, while offering access to the same robust content-focused platform."
Tablet Deal
The Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet offers the ability to stream apps and play games anywhere you'd like, and you have access to services such as Amazon, ESPN, Netflix, and Hulu. With its compact form and battery life of up to 9 hours, it's an easy tablet to carry around with you. Mobile analyst Sarah Lord awarded it a "Good" rating. In our Amazon Fire HD 8 review, she said, "The 2024 edition of the affordable Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet has enough power and battery life to watch videos and play games all day, but its screen could be better and we wish it were compatible with more apps." At this price, don't miss out on the deal!
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Earbud Deal
The Beats Studio Buds offer fantastic noise-canceling capabilities that keep you immersed in your music. Additionally, the brand is know for emphasizing bass, and these smaller earbuds are no exception. You'll hear the bass bumping with these wherever you go. Our audio expert, Tim Gideon, awarded them a "Good" rating. In our Beats Studio Buds review, he said, "The true wireless Beats Studio Buds deliver thunderous bass depth matched by crisp highs for a balanced mix, with decent noise cancellation for a reasonable price."
Security Camera Deals
The Arlo Pro 5S 2K Camera can zoom in up to 12x on every image, giving them pristine detail and can make out faces and license plates. It also features color night vision, which captures images in color even when it's dark outside. You can also get real-time notifications with motion activation and live video streaming through the Arlo app. This way, you'll always be aware of what's going on. Contributing editor John R. Delaney awarded it an "Excellent" rating. In our Arlo Pro 5S 2K review, he said, "It lacks HomeKit support, but the wireless Arlo Pro 5S 2K outdoor security camera delivers crisp 2K video, is a cinch to install, and offers nearly every feature you could need."
Keyboard Deal
The Corsair K55 RGB Pro gaming keyboard has a staggering 120 keys that might make even pro gamers sweat. But it also has dedicated media buttons like play/pause and stop, which can be extremely helpful for streamers, in addition to just the everyday person typing away at a computer. But best of all, it's affordable and offers tremendous value for its price. Associate producer Francisco Lahoz awarded it an "Excellent" rating. In our Corsair K55 RGB Pro review, he said, "For the price of an AAA game, Corsair's K55 RGB Pro gaming keyboard offers a comfortable typing experience with an expansive keyset (if you can find space for it on your desk)."
Computer Mouse Deal
The Razer Naga V2 Pro gaming mouse is a fantastic mouse for fast-paced games, especially MMO games like World of Warcraft. Most notably, it reaches a 1,000Hz polling rate by itself, and up to 4,000Hz with an optional Hyperpolling dongle. Basically, this means the Naga V2's mouse sensor refreshes its position 1,000 times per second. This results in a fast response time, which can mean the difference between victory and defeat in games. The mouse also has up to 300 hours of battery life, ensuring that you aren't interrupted during your gaming sessions.
Hardware writer Zackery Cuevas rated it an "Excellent" rating. In our Razer Naga V2 Pro review, he said, "Razer takes its classic Naga MMO mouse and polishes it to a sheen, with a host of additions that elevate it to the top of its class."
Take a look at all of our early Prime Big Deal Days roundups to get a head start on all the savings: