The Verge has released a comprehensive guide to the best tech deals available during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. The event, also referred to as October Prime Day, serves as a precursor to the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales periods. The publication states that the sale features a significant volume of discounts, which it has organized into a single package to manage the volume of upcoming coverage.
The guide includes every deal that The Verge deems significant enough to warrant its own individual article. It also references a flagship article containing over 100 deals spanning multiple categories. These categories include noise-canceling headphones, e-readers, laptops, and gaming gear.
Among the specific highlights listed in the "Breakout Tech Deals" section are several Apple products. The AirPods Pro 3 are priced at $179. Apple’s new M6 Mac Mini is discounted by over $100. The MacBook Air M5 is $200 off, a reduction The Verge notes is the first time in months that this specific price drop has occurred. The iPad Mini is slightly cheaper during the event, and the easiest Apple Watch to recommend is $50 off.
Non-Apple hardware also features prominently in the deal list. The Nothing Headphone 1 is cheaper than ever, while the Sonos Beam 2 soundbar is $140 off. The publication also notes that the earbuds with the best call quality are cheaper than ever. In the smartphone category, the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL phones are $250 off, and the Pixel Watch 5 is a better value at $60 off. An Anker universal travel charger is available for $64.
The guide also includes a section for category-specific deals, directing readers to a list of the best October Prime Day tech deals found across various product types.