The best October Prime Day deals under $25

Amazon’s fall Prime Day event is underway. For more deals we recommend across all categories, check out our full roundup here.

There’s arguably no better deal than one that makes a handy, low-cost item drop to a price that falls into impulse-buy territory. While big ticket items like iPads and noise-canceling headphones may be more attention-grabbing than something like a USB-C charger, it’s often those smaller items that get the most use in our day-to-day life.

Saving a few bucks on some excellent and affordable tech can go a long way without breaking your budget. And if you’re doing some very early holiday shopping, they can make great stocking stuffers or small gifts for any fall birthdays in your life.

Sadly, we’re starting to see deals on affordable tech fall through now that Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is nearly over. The good news? There are still a number of great deals left, and we’ve gone ahead and rounded them up below.

Amazon’s apt-titled Smart Plug doesn’t require a hub and lets you add Alexa functionality to any outlet, allowing you to control a range of devices with just your voice.

You can grab a pair of Kasa Smart Plugs on Amazon for about $12.49 ($8 off), which nearly matches their all-time low. Additionally, a three-pack of the Kasa Smart Plug is $16.89 (about another $8 off). Kasa’s smart plugs are similar to Amazon’s, thus allowing you to set timers and easily add voice controls to any outlet via Alexa or Google Assistant.
Matter may not be the be-all-end-all solution to all our smart home compatibility woes just yet, but you can get TP-Link’s Tapo S505 Smart Light Switch for $15.49 (with clipped coupon) if you want to be ready for the Matter revolution.

The Echo Pop is Amazon’s newest Alexa-enabled smart speaker. It offers a unique semisphere form factor and can function as an Eero mesh Wi-Fi extender. Read our review.

The fifth-gen Echo Dot touts a temperature sensor, better sound, and faster response time than the prior model. It can also act as an extender for your Eero Wi-Fi system. Read our review.

With the MyQ Chamberlain Smart Garage Control, you can open and close your garage door from any location using your smartphone.

Totallee clear phone cases for the iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max are all 50 percent off at Amazon, dropping each of them to $14.50.
If you’re looking for a dirt-cheap pair of wireless earbuds, the JLab Go Air Pop are down to $16.44 (about $9 off) on Amazon. The reliable earbuds feature a handsome enough design, decent sound quality, IPX4 water resistance, and a robust 32 hours of playback with the included charging case, all for less than $20.
Amazon’s kid-friendly smart lamp, the Echo Glow, is matching its all-time low of $16.99 ($13 off) on Amazon. The Alexa-compatible lamp can play music and cycle through a myriad of colors with just a tap and even automatically dim when it’s time for bed.
If you’ve got an Aqara hub already, you can pick up some ~~motion sensors~~, door sensors, switches, and ~~plugs~~ for as little as $12.49, half off the regular prices. You can also buy some motion sensors for $17.49 ($7 off) or some plugs for $23.09 ($9 off). It’s a good time to stock up on these kinds of sensors for your smart home.
Nintendo’s Metroid Dread Amiibo two-pack, including both Samus and one of her E.M.M.I. robot enemies, is on sale for $23.99 ($6 off) at Amazon. Amiibos are a quality collectible that unlock in-game content when used with a Nintendo Switch playing the corresponding game.

A protective modular case system for Valve’s Steam Deck. It consists of a base case with grippy texture, a built-in kickstand, a removable lid, and a rear mounting system that can attach a power bank using an adjustable strap or Jsaux’s add-on cooling fan.

Chipofy’s USB-C cable dons an LED display that shows the wattage being delivered to your gadgets. It can charge at up to 100 watts, too, which is enough for many devices to quickly recharge.

Jsaux’s 45W USB-C charger with a five-foot cable and included right-angle adapter may be designed for the Steam Deck, but it’s also a great charger for a Nintendo Switch or just about any USB-C phone or tablet. It’s just $15.19 ($3 off) right now at Amazon.

PowerWash Simulator is exactly what it sounds like, and yet, instead of monotonous labor it’s a joyous FPS game that’s oddly satisfying to play — especially with a buddy in co-op.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is an excellent turn-based strategy game that pairs classic Mario characters with the chaotic Rabbids for an encore performance.

Goat Simulator 3 for the PS5 is on sale at Amazon for $9.99 ($20 off).
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 4 (with free PS5 upgrade) is selling for $24.99 ($25 off) at Amazon.
Streets of Rage 4 for PlayStation 4 is just $19.29 ($15 off) at Amazon. That’s a whole lot of four-player co-op arcade brawling for not a lot of money.
Tchia: Oléti Edition is on sale at Amazon for $23.74 ($11 off) on PlayStation 5 and PS4. The colorful exploration game takes some cues from Breath of the Wild, delivering a love letter to the culture and people of the South Pacific island New Caledonia (yes, it’s a real place).

This Samsung Evo Select microSD card offers extra storage for a Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or Asus ROG Ally at a good price point.

Belkin’s BoostCharge Pro with MagSafe supports 15W fast wireless charging with MagSafe-compatible iPhones and has a lengthy 6.6-foot built-in cable. Its 15W charging speeds and little kickstand make the BoostCharge Pro with MagSafe the best all-purpose magnetic charging puck.

Belkin’s BoostCharge Magnetic Wireless charging puck can charge a MagSafe-compatible iPhone at a respectable 7.5W speed. Its lengthy USB-C cable also ensures you’ll have enough slack to use your phone while charging.

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A lengthy USB-C cable that delivers 100 watts of power, which is enough to power a full-size laptop like the 16-inch MacBook Pro when plugged into an adequate power adapter.

Anker’s 341 USB-C 7-in-1 hub is on sale for its lowest price of $23.99 ($11 off) at Amazon. The multi-port dock can output up to 4K resolution via HDMI-out (though it tops out at 30Hz when at 4K, mind you), plus it also has two USB-A 3.0 ports, one USB-C data port, one USB-C power port for up to 100W of power delivery, and SD / microSD card slots.
~~If you’re planning on traveling this fall or winter, Epicka’s Universal Travel Adapter One is~~ ~~on sale at Amazon for $18.39~~ (around $7 off). The handy adapter is outfitted with four standard USB-A ports and a single USB-C port, not to mention four different plugs that allow you to use it in the US, UK, and more than 150 other countries.

The ChomChom is a reusable cat and dog hair remover that works great for furniture.

The Eufy Security SmartTrack Card works with Apple’s Find My network, comes with a clip, lets you know when you’ve left it behind, and can ring your phone even if it’s in silent mode.

Sengled’s Wi-Fi bulbs offer compatibility with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings for simple, hub-free use.

If you exclusively use Amazon’s Alexa ecosystem, then smart bulbs don’t come much cheaper than the Amazon Basics Smart 7.5W LED bulb. The soft white bulb offers a decent 800 lumens of brightness and costs just $8.83 ($2 off) for one.
The Blink Mini home security camera is selling for a dirt-cheap $19.99 at Amazon, which is $15 off its full price. The ultra-affordable 1080p plug-in camera has motion detection and night vision, and it’s easy to mount to a wall. Read our review.
If you want a three-in-one wireless charger for a phone, Apple Watch, and pair of wireless earbuds, it doesn’t get much cheaper than the Anker 335 Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for $18.99 (about $12 off). Just be aware you’ll have to provide your own Apple Watch charger that slots into the ring holder.
~~It may not be the exact~~ ~~StylusHome third-party Apple Pencil~~ ~~that we tested, but the Stylus Pen for iPads is very similar, offering support for recent iPad Pros, Airs, and Minis. It costs just $19.19~~ ~~$23.99 ($26 off) at Amazon~~.

LifeStraw’s basic filter removes unwanted viruses, bacteria, and microplastics as you drink, giving you a safe way to hydrate no matter where you are.

LifeStraw’s Peak Series Straw offers a more rugged design and improved flow rate than the original model. It still filters out bacteria and other hazardous materials from water, though, which makes it a great camping companion.

The 32-page Rocketbook Core is down to $20.39 (about $14 off) on Amazon, a new all-time low. In a way, the reusable smart notebook offers the best of both worlds, allowing you to jot down notes and quickly store them in popular cloud services like Google Drive.

Update October 11th, 8:54PM ET: Removed expired deals and adjusted prices where necessary. Also updated language to reflect the fact Prime Big Deal Days is nearly over.