Prime Day IS BACK next month — FAQ, early deals, and everything you need to know about the big sale

It's true: Amazon is launching another Prime Day sale event on October 8th-9th, with hundreds of epic deals on tech, appliances, and more expected to go live. 

Whether you're wondering what to expect from the sale or you simply have a question, I put together this guide so you'll be covered well before Big Deal Days 2024 kicks off. I've also gathered a selection of the best Android deals that are available right now so you can skip the line and save today. 

Keep in mind that the majority of offers will be exclusive to Prime members, so consider signing up if you haven't joined yet (there's even a free trial available if you don't want to spend your hard-earned cash on yet another subscription service).

Quick links

• Amazon Prime 30-day FREE trial: most deals are Prime-exclusive 
• *Early deal* Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: was $49.99 now $29.99!
• *Early deal* OnePlus Open: was $1,699.99 now $1,299.99!
• *Early deal* Google Pixel 8: was $699 now $499!
• *Early deal* Garmin Instinct 2 Solar: was $399.99 now $299.99!
• *Early deal* Echo Dot (5th Gen) w/ smart bulb: was $69.98 now $34.99!
• Rival sales: Best Buy | Walmart | Dell | Newegg | HP | Target 

Early October Prime Day deals

1. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: $49.99 $29.99 at Amazon

Some folks may want to shop for the best Android TVs during Prime Day, while others simply want to bring 4K entertainment into their home for cheap. Enter the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. This streaming device gives you instant access to all of your favorite TV shows and films in glorious 4K resolution, and it's currently 40% off, weeks before the big sale. 

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2. OnePlus Open 512GB: $1,699.99 $1,299.99 at Amazon

Despite being nearly a year old, the OnePlus Open remains one of the best foldable phones on the market, with outstanding performance, stellar camera tech, and one of the best hinges we've ever seen on a large foldable. Its premium specs come at a premium price, however, which is why we're happy to see a 24% discount on the unlocked device. 

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3. Google Pixel 8 128GB: $699 $499 at Amazon

Yes, the Pixel 9 may be dominating the headlines as one of the best flagships to drop this year, but its predecessor — the lovely Google Pixel 8 — is no slouch either. Grab the device unlocked today and you'll score a straight 29% discount, dropping the Pixel 8 to its lowest price ever. 

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4. Garmin Instinct 2 Solar: $399.99 $299.99 at Amazon

If battery life is important to you, look no further than the Instinct 2 Solar from Garmin. This rugged little wearable boasts potentially unlimited battery life using solar charging, plus you get loads of built-in sports apps and multi-GNSS support. Pair that with a 25% discount and you're getting an early Prime Day deal worth writing home about. 

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5. Echo Dot (5th Gen) with Sengled Smart Color Bulb: $69.98 $34.99 at Amazon

Sale events at Amazon almost always involve major savings on smart home devices, but if you don't want to wait, you can already save a whopping 50% when you bundle the purchase of the Echo Dot (5th Gen) with the smart color bulb by Sengled. 

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Big Deal Days FAQ

What is Prime Big Deal Days?

Set to kick off on October 8th and run for 48 hours, Amazon's Big Deal Days is basically an autumnal Prime Day, featuring hundreds of exclusive deals for anyone who has a Prime membership. 

Everything from smartphones and laptops to clothing and kitchen appliances is expected to go on sale, so now would be a good time to sign up for Prime if you haven't yet. 

When is the next Prime Day?

Although it's not technically Prime Day, Amazon's 48-hour Big Deal Days sale is essentially the same thing and it's set to kick off on October 8th. 

If you're looking for the next official Prime Day, you can probably expect that sale to go live sometime in mid-July 2025. 

Do I have to be a member to get the deals?

Yep. Just like Amazon's regular Prime Day sale event in July, the vast majority of deals during Big Deal Days will only be available to Prime members. Fortunately, if you don't want to pay, you could sign up for Amazon's 30-day free trial and enjoy access to all of the best deals without paying a dime.