October Prime Day is here, but that’s not the only sale happening right now — other retailers are offering discounts across categories like tech, home , and kitchen and beauty during the big sale. You can shop deals from top-rated retailers like Target, Walmart, Nordstrom and more right now, with deals of up 75% off across categories.
I frequently cover shopping events like 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. Below, I rounded up the best competing Prime Day deals, all of which are highly rated and at least 20 percent off. I’ll frequently update this list with newly-added deals throughout Prime Day, so continue to check back for those additions.
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Best competing Prime Day deals
4.3-star average rating from 83,700 customers at Walmart
Apple’s Airpods are our favorite wireless earbuds for their high sound quality and long listening times — you can get up to 30 hours on a single charge, according to the brand. They also include a voice isolation setting for clearer sound during calls, and are water-, dust- and sweat- resistant.
4.5-star average rating from 1,963 customers at Best Buy
This coffee maker can be programmed up to 24 hours in advance, and includes an LED display and a pause and serve feature to help you customize for different cup sizes, according to the brand. It also has a two-hour auto-shutoff.
4.8-star average rating from 747 customers at Best Buy
Fujifilm’s Instax Mini is an ideal camera for vacations and everyday casual photography — it snaps and prints photos on the spot,instantly preserving the memory in a physical form. It has an automatic exposure and flash, and an easy twistable lens to turn it on and off.
4.2-star average rating from 625 customers at Target
Bissell’s carpet cleaners are some of our favorites for cleaning up after pets and everyday messes, and this limited edition Little Mini cleaner is the brand’s lightest design yet. It weighs just seven pounds, and can spray, scrub and suction both carpets and hardwood floors, according to the brand. It also includes a tough stain tool and a self-cleaning hose tool.
4.5-star average rating from 1,043 customers at Nordstrom
Hunter’s rain boots are a rainy weather staple — they’re made from a waterproof rubber that keeps your feet dry, and have soles with plenty of traction so you can keep a firm grip on wet ground, according to the brand. The boot shafts are also almost to the knee for as much protection as possible, and today you can get the natural beige colorway for an extra 20% off.
4.4-star average rating from 2,619 customers at Brooklinen
If you’re a hot sleeper, this duvet cover from Brooklinen may be just what you need. The long-staple cotton material is cooling and breathable yet warm enough for wintertime, and is machine-washable, according to the brand.
4.6-star average rating from 2,271 customers at Walmart
This cookware from Beautiful by Drew Barrymore is a combination of a hot plate and a skillet, making it great for high-heat cooking, and is on sale in a Thyme Green colorway that’s perfect for fall. It includes a glass lid, along with a holder for the lid, which helps you avoid any countertop spillage.
4.7-star average rating from 5,183 customers at Walmart
This nonstick cookware set includes pans, handles lids and utensils, all of which are oven- and dishwasher-safe, according to the brand. The pans are made from nonstick granite and the handles are removable to help you save storage space.
4.6-star average rating from 7,038 customers at Walmart
This set includes five bowls and five non-toxic plastic lids to match. Each bowl is leak-resistant, dishwasher-safe and made from food-grade stainless steel, according to the brand.
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Best competing Prime Day sales
Here are the best competing Prime Day sales to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.
- Target: Up to 50 percent off during Target Circle Deal Days
- Walmart: Up to 60 percent off during Walmart Deals
- Best Buy: Up to 60 percent off during Techtober
- Nordstrom: Up to 60 percent off apparel, accessories, shoes, fragrance and more
- Brooklinen: Up to 75 percent off during the Surprise Sale
- Ulta: Up to 50 percent off hair care, skin care, body care and more
- Macy’s: Up to 50 percent off furniture, apparel, shoes, appliances and more
- Crate & Barrel: Up to 35 percent off appliances, kitchen utensils, home decor and more
- DSW: Buy one shoe, get another for 50% off during the BOGO Fall Haul savings event
- Ikea: Up to 20 percent off Halloween decor
Why are these competing Prime Day deals worth it?
Multiple retailers are currently offering limited-time deals on hundreds of products throughout Prime Day, giving shoppers the opportunity to save on popular brands. All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Selected’s previous reporting. I prioritized including products that are award winners and/or that our team tested. When possible, I used price trackers to evaluate the quality of these deals. I only included those that:
- Are 20% off or more
- Are highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of customers
Why trust NBC Selected?
I’m an associate reporter for NBC Selected who has covered deals and sales for over three years. Prior to Prime Big Deal Days, I scoured through thousands of competing deals to narrow down the best ones to shop during the sale event.
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