Amazon's October Prime Day Sale ends tonight at midnigt PDT. This is your last opportunity to pick up the 11 best deals deals we've seen so far. They range from the popular Apple AirPods Pro earbuds and Xbox Series X gaming console to Backbone mobile gaming controllers and iRobot Roomba robot vacuums. If the cherrypicked deals here aren't enough to sate your appetite, you can check out our full list of expiring October Prime Day deals.
2nd Gen Apple AirPods Pro with USB Type-C for $189
The current model Apple AirPods Pro truly wireless noise cancelling earbuds with the new universal USB Type-C charging interface has dropped to only $189. That's a $60 price drop from its $249 MSRP and the lowest price we've ever seen. With the transition to a more universal charging standard, along with a few minor updates along the way, there's no reason to get the Lightning model, which is currently selling for a higher price. These are the best AirPods earbuds you can buy in 2023.
2021 Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB for $249
The 2021 Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi 64GB tablet is currently only $249. This iPad normally retails for $329, so you're saving about 25%. This is the lowest price we've seen for what is already the most affordable iPad you can get. Even though this is an older model iPad, it's still brand new and comes with a 1 year Apple warranty. We've seen this deal before during previous Prime Days and Black Fridays (and it's always been a really hot seller), but we doubt we'll see this for too much longer since Apple no longer manufactures them.
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones for $179
Amazon is offering the Beats Studio Pro wireless noise cancelling headphones for only $179. These are high-end Beats that normally retail for $350. This is a much better deal than the Bose or Sony noise cancelling headphones that also retail for about the same price. Beats is owned by Apple, and the Studio Pro is marketed towards people like me who want a quality over-ear wireless noise cancelling headphone but also don't want to spend $500+ on the AirPods Max. The Studio Pro offers great audio quality, better than any other Beats headphone, and very good active noise cancellation.
Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller for $69.99
Here’s one for anyone who likes playing mobile games or streaming games to their phone. You can get the Backbone One mobile gaming controller on sale for $69.99 right now. That's a great deal, considering this thing normally goes for $100. The Backbone tops our list of the best phone controllers, and at this price, it's an absolute must-buy. It essentially turns our iPhone or Android phone into a mobile gaming device like the Switch or Steam Deck, with full physical controls.
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink for $129.99
4TB for $279.99
The new Samsung 990 Pro 2TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe solid state drive (SSD) with a preinstalled heatsink is down to only $129.99 for Prime Day. The 4TB model has also been discounted to $279.99. Note that this SSD was released in November of 2022 with a launch price of $280 for the 2TB! The 990 Pro is Samsung's flagship SSD and it is the fastest PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD on the market.
Xbox Series X (Refurb) for $399.99
The refurbished Xbox Series X gaming console is only $399.99 right now, or $100 off the retail price for buying new. This is a Microsoft Certified Refurbished console, which would entail a 90-day Xbox warranty. This means you can expect it to look and function nearly like new. In case the product doesn't meet your expectations, Amazon does provide a 30-day return policy.
Buy $100 PSN Gift Card, Get Free $10 Amazon Credit
Amazon's best PlayStation deal is the form of a PSN gift card. You'll get $10 of free Amazon credited deposited into your account when you buy a $100 PlayStation Store gift card and apply promo code "PSN100" at checkout. That's essentially 10% off your $100 order of games, DLC, or even a PS Plus subscription. The buy-what-you-want versatility is why gift card deals are so good (and so popular)
WD Black C50 1TB Storage Expansion Card (SSD) for Xbox for $124.99
This is your last opportunity to grab a WD Black C50 1TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series consoles at just $124.99. This marks a 17% price reduction from its original $150 MSRP, making it the best deal we've encountered for a 1TB storage add-on for Xbox. If you're a fan of Seagate products, you can also find the Seagate 1TB Expansion Card on sale, albeit for $5 more. It's worth noting that both of these expansion cards are also officially licensed by Microsoft.
Zotac GeForce RTX 4080 XLR8 GPU for Under $1K
Amazon is offering Amazon Prime members a Zotac GeForce RTX 4080 video card for only $989.99. This is the first time we've seen an RTX 4080 GPU drop below $1000. A base model RTX 4080 retails for $1199.99, so you're saving at least $200. This particular Zotac RTX 4080 GPU has a higher MSRP ($1300) because technically it's an "OC" model, but the actual overclock is negligible. You can read our GeForce RTX 4080 review for the full breakdown, but the RTX 4080 is NVIDIA's second most powerful card. It excels at 4K gaming, even with settings maxed out and raytracing turned on.
Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells (Pair) for $331.55
If you've decided to bulk up this year, then here's an Amazon Prime Day deal that will help you reach your goal. Right now Amazon has a pair of Bowflex SelectTech 552 adjustable dumbbells for $331.55. That's about 23% cheaper than the $429 price we normally see on Amazon. Free weights like dumbbells are a great choice for someone who wants access to a variety of workouts that can target just about every muscle in your body with minimum equipment and space requirements.
iRobot Roomba s9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum for $499.99
iRobot should be a name you're familiar with. The s9+ is the highest end Roomba you can buy, and it's 50% off right now. The s9+ has the most powerful suction that Roomba has to offer and, combined with the dual multi-surface rubber rollers and three stage cleaning system, is a better vacuum than all the other Roomba models. It has the ability to empty its own dustbin into the dock (which is also included) so you can limit your Roomba cleaning to just once every 60 days.
