Prime Big Deal Days is here, offering discounts on plenty of items under $50 during the 48-hour sale, exclusive to Prime members. You can also find deals on home essentials, beauty, tech and more under $50 through Oct. 9.
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 $50 — 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 $50
Fullstar Vegetable Chopper
4.5-star average rating from 110,503 reviews on Amazon
Slice, chop and dice vegetables using this chopper. It has four interchangeable blades, including a small and large dicer, spiral blade and ribbon blade, all of which cut vegetables directly into an included collection tray. Plus, all parts are dishwasher-safe.
Chamberlain Smart Garage Control
4.3-star average rating from 98,373 reviews on Amazon
No need to worry about accidentally leaving your garage door open with this device. You can open and close it from anywhere and set an open/close schedule using the companion app on your phone. The device is compatible with most garage door openers made after 1993, according to the brand.
AeroGarden Sprout Indoor Hydroponic Herb Garden
4.5-star average rating from 3,282 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
This hydroponic indoor garden lets you grow up to three herbs, vegetables and more year round. It has an adjustable automatic grow light that you can adjust as your plants get taller. It comes with three seed kits for basil, parsley and dill, as well as plant food to keep them healthy.
iWALK Portable Charger
4.3- star average rating from 958 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
This portable power bank (which is about the size of a lipstick case) charges your devices without needing a cable. It has a built-in USB-C connector that’s compatible with most brands, including Apple, Samsung and Google devices.
JBL Go 3 Portable Speaker
4.8-star average rating from 43,378 reviews on Amazon
Wirelessly stream music from your phone, tablet or any other Bluetooth-enabled device using this portable speaker. It’s extremely compact, water-resistant and has up to five hours of playtime on a single charge, according to the brand.
Yeti Rambler 20-ounce Tumbler
4.8-star average rating from 143,562 reviews on Amazon
This 25-ounce Yeti tumbler keeps drinks at the temperature you want for hours. It has a straw lid with a built-in stopper to prevent it from slipping out, plus it’s durable enough to withstand the dishwasher without peeling or cracking. Select colors are on sale for October Prime Day.
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder
4.5-star average rating from 63,886 reviews on Amazon
The collagen is sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine, and it’s mixed with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid to help support your bones, joints, nails and hair over time, according to the brand. (Be sure to consult your doctor before taking any supplements.) You can mix this collagen powder into hot and cold beverages like smoothies, coffee and water.
Kitchen Mama Auto Electric Can Opener
4.2-star average rating from 105,224 reviews on Amazon
This kitchen gadget reduces the strain and hassle of opening cans with tight lids. All you have to do is press the button to start and press it again to stop. It even lifts up the top and leaves smooth edges, so you aren’t risking a cooking-related injury, according to the brand.
PicassoTiles 100-Piece Magnetic Tiles Set
4.9-star average rating from 36,020 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
These magnetic tiles are not only a great way to keep children entertained, but they can also unlock their creativity and help them understand color, geometrical shapes and architectural design. The tiles are scalable, so they can add more pieces to build as big as they want. Made for children 3 years and older, the tiles have smooth edges to avoid any cuts or bumps. This set comes with 100 magnetic tiles.
Tile Sticker (2-Pack)
4.2-star average rating from 4,914 reviews on Amazon
This two-pack of Tile Stickers have an adhesive back so you can stick them to your essentials and keep track of them, including your keys, wallet and purses. “They’re tiny and don’t lose their stick — I put them on remotes, my glasses case and my work ID badge,” says NBC Select associate updates editor Zoe Malin. You can pair them with the Tile app to track their most recent location and ring the device if needed.
Best Prime Day sales under $50
Here are the best Prime Day sales under $50 to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.
- Up to 20% off select Brightland products
- Up to 20% off select Dae hair care
- Up to 20% off Harry’s body care
- Up to 30% off Glamnetic press-on nails
Best sales under $50 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
- Best Buy: Save on tech, kitchen appliances and more during Best Buy’s 48-Hour Flash Sale from Oct. 8 to 9
- Kohl’s: Up to 60% off clothing, luggage, toys and more through Oct. 9
- The Home Depot: Up to 35% off select appliances
How I found the best Prime Day deals under $50
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 $50 during Prime Big Deal Days, I found highly rated products at their lowest price in at least three months.
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