The Best Amazon October Prime Day Deals Under $25

Prime Big Deal Days is here, offering discounts on hundreds of items under $25 during the 48-hour sale, exclusive to Prime members. You can also find budget-friendly deals on beauty, home essentials, tech and more — all under $25.

I frequently cover shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as an editor for NBC Select, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. I spent weeks combing through thousands of discounts to find the best October Prime Day deals under $25 — each one I recommend below is highly rated, at least 20% off and at its lowest price in at least three months. I’ll frequently update this list throughout Prime Big Deal Days.

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Best Prime Day deals under $25

Amazon Smart Plug

4.7-star average rating from 564,542 reviews on Amazon

Pair this smart plug with the Alexa app and then plug in your electronic appliance to control it remotely. The Amazon Smart Plug is compatible with any standard outlet and lets you automate gadgets like lamps, air purifiers and fans.

Fullstar Vegetable Chopper

4.5-star average rating from 110,503 reviews on Amazon

This vegetable chopper has four interchangeable blades, including a small and large dicer, spiral blade and ribbon blade, to make slicing, chopping and dicing vegetables less of a hassle. It cuts vegetables directly into an included collection tray, and all parts are dishwasher-safe.

Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Spray

4.8-star average rating from 1,987 reviews on Amazon

Lowest price ever

These hand sanitizer sprays are a favorite of NBC Select associate reporter Bianca Alvarez. “I’ve tried so many hand sanitizers, and the only one I ever want to use is my Touchland because it’s so small and convenient to carry around with me everywhere,” she says. “The best part is that it never dries out my hands or leaves them with that chemical-like smell most other alternatives have.”

Amazon Fire TV Stick

4.7-star average rating from 497,406 reviews on Amazon

You can plug the Fire Stick into your TV’s HDMI port to stream movies, TV shows and more on platforms like Netflix, Hulu and YouTube. The remote has built-in Amazon Alexa so you can use your voice to search, and it has 16GB of storage that lets you download more streaming apps, games and other content on your device than previous Fire Stick versions.

TubShroom Tub Drain Hair Catcher

4.5-star average rating from 9,089 reviews on Amazon

This gadget catches hair and prevents your tub’s drain from clogging. The top also hides the plug and drain, so you don’t have to worry about hair and gunk being visible in your tub. It fits any standard 1.5- to 1.75-inch drain or 1.5-inch bathroom sink drain.

Chamberlain Smart Garage Control

4.3-star average rating from 103,116 reviews on Amazon

You can use this device to open and close your garage door directly from your phone on the brand’s companion app. You can also set an open/close schedule, and it’s compatible with most garage door openers made after 1993, according to the brand.

iWALK Portable Charger

4.3-star average rating from 964 reviews on Amazon

Lowest price ever

Use this compact portable power bank (which is about the size of a lipstick case) to charge your mobile devices without a cable. Ideal for travel, it has a built-in USB-C connector that’s compatible with devices across brands, including Apple, Samsung and Google.

Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects

4.6-star average rating from 89,017 reviews on Amazon

These Crest 3D Whitestrips, which have the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance, come in a pack of 44 strips, which is 22 treatments. They have hydrogen peroxide to help get rid of stains on your teeth and they’re gentle enough for those with sensitive teeth, too.

Yeti Rambler 14-ounce Mug

4.7-star average rating from 5,468 reviews on Amazon

This stainless steel mug is vacuum-insulated, so it’ll keep your beverages hot or cold for hours, according to the brand. The lid uses magnets to prevent spills, and both the mug and lid are dishwasher-safe. Only certain colors are on sale for October Prime Day.

Kitchen Mama Auto Electric Can Opener

4.2-star average rating from 105,311 reviews on Amazon

This electric gadget opens cans quickly and hassle-free at the touch of a button. It’s designed with no strain or spills in mind — you simply press the button to start and press again to stop. Plus, it automatically lifts up the top and leaves smooth edges, so you aren’t risking a dangerous cut every time you cook.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Facial Gel Cleanser

4.7-star average rating from 25,627 reviews on Amazon

This Neutrogena facial cleanser has a lightweight gel consistency that’s great for dry skin and combines hyaluronic acid and glycerin to add hydration. It’s gentle, oil-free and removes makeup, too.

Best Prime Day sales under $25

Here are the best Prime Day sales under $25 to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.

Up to 30% off Kind snacks
Up to 25% off Farmacy beauty products
Up to 25% off Seventh Generation cleaning and laundry products

Best sales under $25 at other retailers

Target: Save on products across categories during Target Circle Week from Oct. 6 to 12
Walmart: Save on products across categories during Walmart’s Holiday Deals event from Oct. 8 to 13
Kohl’s: Up to 60% off clothing, luggage, toys and more through Oct. 9
Best Buy: Save on tech, kitchen appliances and more during Best Buy’s 48-Hour Flash Sale from Oct. 8 to 9

How I found the best Prime Day deals under $25

All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. I also included products the NBC Select staff tested, including Wellness Award, Travel Award, Pet Award, Bed & Bath Award and Giftable Tech Award winners. I ran each deal through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to ensure products are at their lowest price in at least three months. All the products I recommend are highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews.

Why trust NBC Select?

I’m an updates editor at NBC Select who has covered deals and sales for Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday for the past three years. To round up the best discounts under $25 during Prime Big Deal Days, I found highly rated products at their lowest price in at least three months.