2025-10-09 12:25:26
Editor’s note: That’s a wrap, folks! As Prime Big Deal Days draws to a close, we’ll no longer be updating this article with additional deals and insights. Plenty of great deals remain, however, so be sure to check out all of our Prime Day 2.0 coverage for anything you may have missed.
We’re now in the final hours of Amazon’s October Prime Day sale. That means it’s time to squeeze as much value out of your Amazon Prime subscription as you can until Thursday at 3AM ET / 12AM PT, which is when several deals will enter a brief hibernation ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Although things are winding down, many of the best deals remain — which is a good thing, especially if you were taking some time to mull over a big purchase.
As with our initial coverage, we’ve included the best deals we could find on everything from noise-canceling headphones, robot vacuums, and 4K TVs to some unexpected gadgets that might come in handy around the house. The majority of our recommendations have been thoroughly tested by Verge writers and editors, and we are just as confident in our recommendations for a $50 smartwatch as we are in a $1,500 OLED TV. If you don’t have Prime yet, you may also be eligible for a free 30-day trial that’ll allow you to shop the event without paying for access.
Update, October 8th: Updated to reflect current pricing / availability and several deals, including those for the Lego Piranha Plant and the GuliKit ES PRO Wireless Controller.
2025-10-09 11:04:11
While the WH-1000XM6 are the top dog in Sony’s lineup, the discount for Prime Big Deal Days is relatively modest at just $21 off. If you don’t need the latest tech, though, you can save a lot more by grabbing the last-gen WH-1000XM5 in black, which are down to $250 ($150 off) at Amazon. That’s one of the lowest prices we’ve seen on the older model, and a great deal on what was our favorite pair of noise-canceling headphones until the arrival of the newer XM6 in May.
Although they’re a few years old, the Sony XM5 still have a lot to offer, like excellent noise cancellation, detail-rich sound, and enhanced voice call quality thanks to the inclusion of eight microphones. They’re also comfortable to wear over extended periods, with ear pads that are wider and offer just the right amount of cushion. And since the XM5s are mostly comprised of plastic — with some metal here and there — they’re relatively lightweight at 250 grams.
That said, if you travel a lot, the XM5’s design may be seen as a downgrade compared to the older WH-1000XM4 and newer XM6. That’s because the headphones can’t fold. Instead, only the ear cups turn to lay the headphones flat, so they’re not as easy to pack when they’re in their case. However, if you plan to primarily use the XM5 at home, this is more or less a non-issue, but it’s worth keeping in mind.
Sony is still bolstering the XM5 with new features, like audio sharing and Google’s Gemini Live conversational AI assistant. So, not only do you get great noise-canceling headphones for $149 off, but you also get new features that improve the experience compared to when they first launched. That’s a win-win.
2025-10-09 09:15:49
Walmart has proven to be a great place to shop during Amazon’s October Prime Day event, matching the prices on several discounts and marking down many other tech products that we think you’ll like. While Amazon’s event is ending soon, Walmart’s sale event, simply called “Walmart Deals,” runs through Sunday, October 12th, giving you a few more days to save — no membership required. There are great deals below on gaming products, 4K TVs, laptops, even compact electric tire pumps, and more.
Whether you’re trying to shop less at Amazon or you just want to see what other retailers are offering in the run-up to the holidays, we’ve rounded up the best competing Prime Day deals you can currently grab at Walmart. We’re on the hunt this week for noteworthy deals to add to this post.
Update, October 8th: Adjusted copy to reflect accurate pricing and availability, and added a deal on AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor.
2025-10-09 09:15:41
Amazon is hosting a lot of good deals during October Prime Day, but it can’t compete with Dell when it comes to its sale on the Alienware AW2725Q. The 27-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor that a couple of Verge staffers have tested is $699.99 right now, which is $200 off its original $899.99 price. It has sold at a similar price before, but discounts have been infrequent these past several months.
I love this monitor (I published a review earlier this year at Polygon). My colleague Nathan Edwards digs it, too, posting recently about how making the jump to a high-refresh-rate 240Hz OLED can truly spoil you. I can attest to this; it was a little heartbreaking to go back to my 1080p IPS panels after returning the AW2725Q to Alienware.
This Alienware monitor made waves in early 2025 by proving that companies could deliver a 4K OLED for under $1,000. It wasn’t all that long ago that 1440p was the standard at that price. Whether you actually have a PC that can play games in 4K at respectable frame rates or not, it’s good to have a monitor that’s ready to play high-resolution content for when you upgrade your PC. Also, you can connect a console like a PS5, Xbox Series X, or a Nintendo Switch 2 to play titles at up to 4K at 120Hz, and they’ll look great on the AW2725Q’s 16:9 aspect ratio.
2025-10-09 09:05:58
The second Amazon Prime Day sales event of the year is almost over, but there are still discounts to be had on MacBooks, Windows laptops, and various PC accessories. Like previous Prime Big Deal Days, this sale runs for two days (ending Thursday, October 9th, at 3AM ET / 12AM PT) and requires a Prime membership to qualify for most discounts. Some sale prices are open to anyone, and competing sales from Best Buy and other retailers often match or beat the discounts on Amazon without requiring a subscription.
If you’re shopping for a laptop and are unable to wait for potentially bigger sales during Black Friday, this may be a good opportunity to save what you can now. We’ve been perusing the deals across our wide range of October Prime Day coverage, and here are the best ones we’ve found on laptops we’ve either directly tested or feel comfortable recommending. They include solid sales on Apple, HP, Microsoft, Lenovo, Asus, and others.
Update, October 8th: Updated to reflect current pricing / availability and to remove expired deals. We added a deal on the Alienware AW2725Q and another on Lenovo’s Legion 5 gaming laptop.
2025-10-09 08:03:03
There are just a few hours remaining in Amazon’s October Prime Day sale, yet it remains a good opportunity to save some money on accessories for your Nintendo Switch 2, if you act fast enough. While the console itself isn’t discounted, a number of recommended add-ons are still on sale for their best price to date — some are even being offered at a discount for the first time — including microSD Express cards, carrying cases, controllers, screen protectors, and more.
We’re still covering Prime Big Deal Days from multiple angles here at The Verge. Our main guide features more than 200 deals we think are fantastic, including 4K TVs, Bluetooth speakers, noise-canceling earbuds, and more. We also have a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the several other roundups and deal articles we’ve published during the sale. We’ll update this post as we find new deals to add.
