# Early October Prime Day deals 2026: Apple, Garmin, Nintendo on sale

> Amazon's fall savings event starts October 6 with early discounts on headphones, tablets, TVs, and smartwatches.
- Title: Early October Prime Day deals 2026: Apple, Garmin, Nintendo…
- Summary: Amazon's fall savings event starts October 6 with early discounts on headphones, tablets, TVs, and smartwatches. Prime Big Deal Days on October 6-7 offers…
- Keywords: amazon prime day, october 2026, early deals, apple airpods, beats headphones, amazon fire tablets, hisense tv, garmin smartwatch, nintendo switch, tech sales, price drops, technology
- Source: Mashable — https://mashable.com/life/amazon-october-prime-day-early-deals-2026
- Author: Haley Henschel
- Published: 2026-09-26T09:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: amazon prime day, october 2026, early deals, apple airpods, beats headphones, amazon fire tablets, hisense tv, garmin smartwatch, nintendo switch, tech sales, price drops, technology
## October Prime Day arrives October 6
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale kicks off October 6 and 7, with competing deals at Target and Walmart. Early discounts are already live across tech categories.
## Tech prices surged this year
Amazon raised prices on Kindles, Fire TV Sticks, Echo speakers, and eero routers this summer due to rising component costs. Prime Day sales should offset some of these markups.
## Prices dropping fast on some items
Deal availability is fluctuating quickly. Fire Sticks were heavily discounted last week but are now full price. More deals expected on Echo devices and Kindle e-readers.
## Apple prices may drop further
Expect Apple product prices to fall even lower when the sale officially starts October 6. Consider waiting until then for the best discounts on iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks.
## Beats Studio Pro save 51 percent
Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones drop from $349.99 to $169.95, saving $180. They support lossless audio and connect seamlessly to iOS devices.
## AirPods Pro 3 discounted $50
Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $199, down from $249. They feature active noise cancellation, live translation, and heart rate monitoring for athletes.
## Fire HD 10 tablet hits record low
Amazon Fire HD 10 with 32GB storage drops to $72.99, saving $82 at 50 percent off. Price tracking shows it has never been cheaper.
## Hisense 65-inch TV saves $652
Hisense 65-inch U7 Mini-LED TV drops to $847.99 from $1,499.99. It features 165Hz refresh rate, 3,000 nits peak brightness, and full-array local dimming.

> The Hisense U7 series delivers Mini-LED performance you'd expect on higher-priced models.
## Bluetti power station $400 off
Bluetti Elite 100 V2 power station drops to $499 from $899. It has 1,024Wh capacity, 1,800W output, 11 ports, and recharges fully in 70 minutes.
## Garmin Vivoactive 5 smartwatch
Garmin Vivoactive 5 smartwatch is discounted to $181.97, saving $118. It tracks fitness metrics and works with multiple devices.
## Nintendo Switch Pro Controller $56
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller drops to $55.97, saving $24. It's the best gaming deal in the early Prime Day lineup.
## Audible subscription $0.99 monthly
Audible audiobook service is available for $0.99 per month for the first four months. Best deal for Prime members looking to try the service.
## More headphone deals available
Beyond Beats, save on JBL, Nothing, Bose, and Google Pixel Buds. Prices range from $39.95 to $249.99 across multiple brands.
## MacBooks and iPads on sale
MacBook Pro M5 models save up to $500. iPad Air 11-inch saves $100. Apple Watch SE 3 drops $30.
## Fire TV Sticks and cameras discounted
Fire TV Stick 4K Max drops to $44.99. Blink cameras save up to $264.99 on bundles. Smart home devices also on sale.
## Key takeaway

Prime Big Deal Days on October 6-7 offers significant savings across tech categories, with prices dropping even further than early deals on some Apple products.