The best gift deals you can score this Prime Day before the holiday rush

If you want to get a jump on your holiday shopping, Amazon’s Prime Day sale is offering some great deals on giftable products.

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With only a handful of weeks before the holiday season kicks into high gear, October Prime Day is the perfect time to score discounts on everything from stocking stuffers to big ticket items for your loved ones.

Amazon has brought everything we enjoyed about their summer deals event back, this time with a new name: Prime Big Deal Days. The event is live now and runs through tomorrow, October 11. We’ve already seen deep discounts on a slew of coveted items like popular electronics, hair tools, kitchen appliances, gaming accessories, and more. Prime deals like this are the time when we find the most items at the lowest prices all year.

Our team of experienced deal hunters is sifting carefully through Amazon for the best discounts on products that make great gifts. Whether you’re shopping for the guy who likes to chef it up in the kitchen or someone who takes self-care seriously, our experts are here to help you find the perfect gift at the right price. We’re also tracking deals across tech, home, fashion, and beauty on our best Prime Day deals live blog.

Top 5 gift deals

For the teen: Beats Studio Pro Wireless Headphones $349.99 $179For the exercise enthusiast: TheraGun Prime Quiet Deep Tissue Therapy Massage Gun $349 $194For the baker: Kitchenaid Artisan Mini Stand Mixer $379.99 $259.99For the trendspotter: JW Pei Gabbi Ruched Hobo Handbag $79.99 $63.99For the pet-obsessed: Furbo 360° Dog Camera $210 $145

Tech gift deals you can get this Prime Day

Apple AirPods (2nd Generation)

The AirPods (2nd generation) aren’t the newest AirPods around, but they still offer great sound quality and extra features for iPhone owners. During Prime Big Deal Days, they’re at a low price of $90.

Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet

Amazon’s Fire HD 8 may be incredibly cheap, but it’s a good Android tablet for anyone on a budget. Right now, it’s an even better value at just $60.

Garmin Fenix 6

Garmin’s fenix 6 is a powerful, full-featured smartwatch that offers GPS support, tracking for tons of activities like running, biking, and skiing, and has excellent battery life. It’s on sale for $60 off its normal price during Amazon’s October Prime Day event.

Razer Kaira X Wired Gaming Headset for PlayStation

This Razer headset is marketed as a PlayStation accessory, but it actually works with any device that has a 3.5mm jack. It’s also a fantastic headset, and with this 33% discount, matches its lowest price ever.

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)

Amazon’s fifth-generation Echo Dot offers improved sound quality, a temperature sensor, and eero Wi-Fi extender capabilities. This $22 Prime Day deal matches the best price we’ve seen in the past.

Kitchen gift deals you can get this Prime Day

KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

This KitchenAid model is ideal for occasional bakers and can easily be used by kids getting into cooking. The Mini is our favorite stand mixer for small kitchens. You can pick it up for 32% off right now, which is a low price we don’t often see for this product.

Cosori Air Fryer Toaster Oven

Budget-friendly air fryer toaster ovens often struggle to match up to their more expensive counterparts, but this one by Cosori cooks evenly and preheats quickly. You can pick it up for just under $100, which is the lowest we’ve ever seen this product go.

Nespresso CitiZ

The Nespresso CitiZ is designed to fit in small and expertly decorated spaces. The stainless steel panels and streamlined structure make it both compact and aesthetically pleasing. Plus, it preheats in 25 seconds. At just $230.00, this deals matches the lowest price we’ve seen in a couple of months.

Nespresso VertuoPlus by Breville with Milk Frother

Made with Breville parts, the VertuoPlus brews 5- and 8-ounce coffees as well as single and double espresso shots. The moveable water tank and quick preheating make it easy to slot this brewer into your kitchen and routine. It’s our favorite Nespresso machine, and during Prime Day, it’s down to its lowest price ever.

Beauty gift deals you can get this Prime Day

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

It’s super rare to see the Supersonic marked down, but right now you can get it for $100 off. Act fast to scoop this deal up, because the cult-favorite hair dryer is currently at its lowest price ever.

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

The Laneige Water Sleeping Mask is silky smooth, hydrating, and will leave you beaming first thing in the morning. It’s now marked down to $22.40 for Prime members, which is a new Amazon all-time low. Otherwise, find it for $32 at other sellers.

Revlon One-Step Volumizer Original

We wrote a piece comparing this to the Airwrap and were blown away by how a product that is nearly a tenth of the price could give the Airwap a serious run for its money. Right now, it’s an even better deal than it usually is — which is saying a lot.

Tatcha The Serum Stick

For an on-the-go eye lift, this serum stick uses a moisturizing formula to alleviate dryness. It’s on sale for Prime Day at the best price we’ve seen Amazon offer on this formula in the last month.

Apparel and accessories gifts you can get this Prime Day

Adidas Men’s Kaptir 2.0 Running Shoe

The Adidas Kaptir 2.0 is a lightweight running-inspired sneaker with a cushioned midsole and a sporty silhouette for athleisurely comfort. On Prime Day this pair is marked down over $6 cheaper than its average Amazon price.

Levi’s Men’s 505 Regular Fit Jeans

We love Levis — not just because they fit well and are a classic — but also because they last a super long time. These stylish and durable jeans are available in both regular and tall fits.

Alexander Del Rossa Womens Long Sleeve Knit Pajamas Set

Pajamas make a great gift, whether you’re buying it for a friend or just treating yourself to a little coziness. This sleep set is available in a bunch of fun colors and patterns, including floral designs and vibrant hues.

Champion Men’s Pullover Hoodie

This sporty classic is a timeless streetwear piece that is just as cozy as it is cool. It’s best to buy this on sale, and right now select colorways and sizes are over 60% off.

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Samantha Crozier

Style & Beauty Editor

Samantha Crozier is a style & beauty editor for Insider Reviews, a team that is dedicated to helping readers make an informed decision before they make a purchase. She spends her days testing the newest it-bag, the workout set that’s all over Instagram, or that lipgloss that everyone is talking about on TikTok.
She’s obsessed with gold jewelry, vitamin C serums, toile-printed dresses, faux fur, tiny purses, kitten heels, and everything to do with vintage fashion.
Before joining Insider Reviews, she was an editor on the Health Reference team where she focused on articles about sex and relationships, skincare, nutrition, and mental health.
She graduated from Tufts University with degrees in English and Political Science and had jobs in book publishing before coming to Insider in 2020. Although she now lives in Brooklyn, she still travels back and forth to her hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii.
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