I shop Amazon for a living – here are my 25 favorite October Prime Day deals under $50

This convenient wall charger is a must-buy for all your gadgets, and it's on sale for just $8.99 for Prime Day. The three-sided charger features five outlets, four USB charging ports, a fireproof shell, and surge protection.

A smart colored light bulb for $9? Add it to my cart. Amazon's Basics Smart bulb allows you to select from 16 preset color selections and brightness levels ranging from 5% to 100%. The bulb is guaranteed to work with Alexa, allowing you to control your lighting with your voice or remotely from your phone.

This is an excellent gadget for the upcoming holidays - the Amazon smart plug, which can add smart capabilities to any device in your home for just $12.99. With over 500,000 positive reviews on Amazon, the smart plug works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa, allowing you to control lights and appliances with just your voice.

I had to double-check when I saw this price – a staggering 73% off Amazon's handy Echo Auto. If you've ever wanted to add Alexa to your car, the Echo Auto is the device to do it - play music, make calls, and reply to texts completely hands-free.

If you're a fan of Apple products and on a budget, Apple's wired headphones are on sale for only $15.99 - a record-low price. A slim, quality-looking design, clear sound, and comfortable fit are just a few of their best qualities. The earbuds also work with all devices that have a Lightning connector.

This is a handy kitchen device that I own, and I can't imagine living without it. For just $15.99, this powerful handheld frother can whip up delicious foamy creamer for your drinks at home in seconds.

Need a cheap streaming device to add smart capabilities to a TV? The new version of Amazon's standard Fire TV Stick is half price when you apply the code HDFTVADD at checkout. In our Fire TV Stick review, we found the original version was a cheap way to add essential smart features to your TV, including access to streaming apps in HD, Alexa voice controls, and the ability to control other smart home devices.

Amazon Prime Day is an excellent opportunity to stock up on household essentials, including batteries, which are a must-have for the upcoming holidays. The retailer has a 24-pack of AA Duracell batteries for only $18.64.

Amazon also has the best-selling Blink Mini 2, released in 2024, on sale for just $19.99. The compact security camera features two-way audio and will alert your phone when motion is detected. The Blink 2 also features a 1080p HD live view, color night vision with a built-in spotlight, and a wider field of view.

I already own a couple of these devices, and at just $19.99, it's time to stock up again. The TP-Link AC1200 boosts Wi-Fi internet coverage up to 1,500 square feet and connects up to 30 devices. At this price, it's a must-buy for your home or office.

The Apple AirTag is Amazon's top-selling tech gadget, and it's on sale for only $25, only a few bucks more than the record-low price. If you tend to misplace your keys or wallet or want to track your luggage, just attach the AirTag to anything you don't want to lose, and your iPhone will locate the item.

A coffee maker for 25 bucks? Yes, please! This five-cup Mr. Coffee maker boasts over 30,000 positive reviews and features a compact design, as well as an Auto Pause button that allows you to grab a cup before brewing is finished.

You can score a massive 50% discount on Ring's all-new Indoor Cam. The Alexa-enabled security camera features motion-activated notifications, two-way talk, and 1080p HD video with Live View and Color Night Vision, allowing you to monitor your home at all times.

The best-selling Fire TV Stick 4K streams shows and movies on your TV in ultra-high-definition 4K resolution and is also on sale for just $24.99, thanks to Amazon's 50% discount. It's a solid streaming stick with access to all the major apps and support for voice controls through Alexa.

The Fullstar vegetable chopper has garnered over 100,000 positive reviews on Amazon, and it's currently available for just $26.99 for Prime Day. You can chop your favorite veggies in a flash with the four interchangeable blades that allow you to julienne, chop, and slice vegetables.

Looking to buy a smart speaker for a small space? Amazon's October Prime Day deals include the all-new Echo Pop for just $24.99 - the cheapest Echo device you can buy right now. For that money, you're getting a compact smart speaker with Alexa built in, so you can play music, ask questions, and check the weather completely hands-free.

Crest White Strips are rarely discounted outside of holiday sales, such as Prime Day, which is why this deal is so popular. You get 48 whitening strips plus a bonus pair of one-hour express strips so that you can have a whiter smile in no time. Today's early Prime Day deal is just $2 shy of the record-low price.

I'm currently wearing these JBL headphones, and I can't imagine life without them. The JBL Tune 510BT features Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Streaming, so you can stream music and podcasts and take calls from your device, and you'll enjoy an impressive 40 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune 510BT has over 50,000 positive reviews on Amazon and are on sale at a must-have price of just $24.95.

This basic dental flosser comes from a relatively unknown brand, but it covers all the bases and is incredibly cheap when compared to big-name brands such as Waterpik. With multiple brush heads, a compact size, good battery life, and a large reservoir, it's one of the better options available if it's your first time trying a water flosser.

If you're looking for a more robust sound, Amazon also has the Echo Dot for $34.99. Amazon's best-selling smart speaker offers an improved audio experience, plus a new temperature sensor and all the handy features from Alexa, like playing music, answering questions, and checking the weather completely hands-free.

Amazon's early Prime Day sale features the all-new Blink Video Doorbell at its lowest price ever. The Blink doorbell alerts you when motion is detected and features infrared night vision, two-way audio, a two-year battery life, and an expanded field of view.

I already own the best-selling Ring Video Doorbell and can't imagine living without it. The smart doorbell features a built-in battery, allowing you to see, hear, and speak with anyone from your phone or computer. Today's early Prime Day deal from Amazon is a new record-low price.

The Echo Spot is already in my shopping cart, and I can't wait for it to arrive. Amazon's brand-new Echo Spot pairs a 2.83-inch touch screen with a 1.73-inch front-firing speaker, making it an ideal smart alarm clock. With Alexa onboard, you can ask the assistant for the weather, play music, or even schedule alarms. Today's Prime Day deal shaves $30 off the retail price.

The 4th-generation Blink outdoor security camera features enhanced motion detection, two-way audio, a two-year battery life, and works with Amazon Alexa for hands-free control. Today's Prime Day deal is an impressive 50% discount and a record-low price.

Thanks to its compact size, this Keurig K-Mini coffee maker is a great choice for those working with a small kitchen space. It can brew a cup in just minutes and measures less than five inches in width. Today's October Prime Day deal from Amazon brings the price down to just $49.99, a record-low price.