Amazon October Prime Day 2024: What Deals Should You Expect?

What Will Be Included In the Sale?

Although we don't know exactly what deals we will see during October Prime Day this year, we can get a pretty good idea of what to expect from the press release as well as the discounts from last year.

Amazon Devices

First of all, you can expect Amazon device deals to be some of the biggest highlights. We are already seeing those discounts on Fire TV devices now and we will likely see more as the day approaches. Most notably, last year's fall Prime Day had the lowest prices on Kindle devices of the year. So if you're waiting for a Kindle deal, it should be a good time to buy.

Headphones and Earbuds

The Amazon press release for the event also mentions electronics brands like Beats and Samsung, which will likely translate to popular deals on headphones and wireless earbuds. Both of these categories were big sellers last year, and this sale is one of the best times to buy headphones overall.

LEGO Sets

We also expect to see some pretty good discounts on LEGO sets, which has been a common theme for Amazon during every sale so far this year. The October sale is most likely going to be another great time to buy LEGO sets and other popular toy brands.

Gaming Accessories

Although October Prime Day isn't necessarily the best time to buy video games, it tends to be a pretty good time to find discounts on popular gaming accessories. You can usually find a pretty good deal on budget gaming headsets or discounts on PS5 controllers early on in the sale. We have also found that Amazon almost always has a deal on storage upgrades, making it a great time to pick up an SSD.

Home Products

Considering how close it is to Black Friday shopping season, you can also expect more deals on everyday items than you'd see from other Amazon sales. Things like batteries, home products, beauty products, and even some grocery items will most likely have significant discounts. This sale is a good time to stock up and save on things you'll need before the holiday season.

Will Other Retailers Be Offering Sales?

Although Amazon's fall Prime Day sale is a fairly new thing, you can expect the other big retailers to offer similar prices. Walmart just recently announced a competing sale for the same date as Amazon, and we expect to see similar announcements in the future. Retailers like Best Buy and Target almost always offer some sort of counter sale whenever Amazon has one, and they will often match prices on some of the most popular items.

Should You Wait for Black Friday Sales?

One of the biggest issues with Amazon's October sale is its overall proximity to Black Friday 2024. We will start seeing Black Friday deals dropping sometime in late October, and many of these discounts will likely be some of the best of the year so far. Because of this, you will likely want to hold off on making any of your biggest purchases until November. Things like video game consoles and TVs will likely be priced better as we get closer to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. You can see our guide to Prime Day vs. Black Friday for more info.

Looking for more news about Amazon events? Check out our guide to upcoming sale events for 2024.