October Prime Day (technically called Prime Big Deal Days) is happening now through October 7, offering its well-known Lightning Deals, exclusive to Prime members, along with discounts on vacuums, beauty and tech. Lightning Deals tend to be better than most, but they’re only available for a limited time and tend to sell out quickly. Since they go fast, if you see a Lightning Deal you want, add it to cart and check out while you can.

I frequently cover shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a writer for NBC Selected, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. I spent weeks combing through thousands of discounts to find the best October Prime Day lightning deals — each one I recommend below is highly rated and 20 percent off or more, as well as at its lowest price in at least three months. I’ll frequently update this list throughout Prime Big Deal Days with editor-approved picks.

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Best October Prime Day Lightning tech deals

• 36% off Samsung 27” S3 (S32GF) Series Monitor
• 63% off Amazon Echo Dot (Set of 2)
• 43% off Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition)
• 20% off Twelve South AirFly Pro 2, Bluetooth Adapter
• 20% off 8Bitdo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad
• 33% off Samsung 85-Inch Neo Smart TV (2025)
• 20% off Reolink 4K Indoor Camera
• 33% off Samsung 85-Inch Neo Smart TV (2025)
• 20% off Reolink 4K Indoor Camera

Best October Prime Day Lightning home and kitchen deals

• 40% off Poppi Prebiotic Soda, Fall for Flavor 12-Pack
• 30% off Coway Airmega Mighty2 Air Purifier
• 61% off eufy Permanent Outdoor Lights
• 25% off HexClad 6-Piece Hybrid Frying Pan Set
• 50% off Ugg Whitecap Throw Blanket
• 50% off Cap Adjustabell Adjustable Dumbbell Set

• 50% off Staub Ceramic 0.75-Quart Petite Pumpkin

Best October Prime Day Lightning beauty deals

• 30% off DAE Cactus Fruit 3-in1 Styling Cream & Taming Wand
• 22% off e.l.f. Glossy Lip Stain
• 50% off Ariana Grande God Is a Woman Eau de Parfum
• 38% off Centellian 24 PDRN Firming Set
• 41% off Lume Whole Body Deodorant in Vanilla Bliss (2 Pack)
• 29% off Qure LED Light Therapy Face Mask
• 33% off Conair InfinitiPRO Hair Dryer

Best October Prime Day Lightning gift card deals

• 30% off inKind Restaurant $100 eGift Card
• 20% off Bath & Body Works $50 Gift Card
• 20% off Old Navy $50 Gift Card
• 20% off IHOP $50 Gift Card
• 20% off Adidas $50 Gift Card
• 20% off H&M $50 Gift Card
• 20% off Dave & Buster’s $50 Gift Card
• 20% off Applebee’s $50 Gift Card
• 20% off Fandango $50 Gift Card
• 20% off Sonic $50 Gift Card
• 20% off Spafinder $50 Gift Card
• 20% off Aéropostale $50 Gift Card
• 20% off Nautica $50 Gift Card
• 20% off Golden Corral $50 Gift Card
• 20% off GolfNow $50 Gift Card

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Prime members can historically find some of the lowest prices of the year on products across categories during Amazon Prime Day, and Lightning Deals tend to offer the deepest discounts on popular products. Lightning Deals give you a short window to buy limited quantities of specific products, and the program only runs through Jun. 26. Once Lightning Deals sell out, they’re gone for good.

I evaluated the quality of these deals by running them through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel, and I only included those that:

• Are at their lowest price in at least three months
• Are 20% off or more
• Are highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of customers on Amazon

I’m a writer for NBC Select who has covered deals and sales for six years. I also cover topics like skin care, gaming and maternity essentials. Throughout Prime Day, I’m keeping my eye on the Lightning Deals Amazon is frequently adding to its website to alert you about the best ones to shop before they’re gone.

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