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Bunches of Amazon devices are back down to their Prime Day prices today

Dealmaster also has deals on Switch controllers, Apple Watch Series 6, and more.

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Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a wide range of deals on Amazon Echo, Fire, Kindle, and Fire TV devices, almost all of which equal the deal prices we saw during Amazon Prime Day last week. Kohl's and Best Buy appear to have the largest collection of deals available, but a handful are also live at other retailers including The Home Depot, B&H, and Target. (Amazon, meanwhile, is not matching the discounts on its own storefront.) Best Buy's landing page says its sale will end at 11:59pm CT on October 22.

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You can find our full list of the most noteworthy deals in the sale below, but the highlights include Amazon's Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10 tablets available for $55 and $80, respectively. Both deals match the all-time lowest prices that were available on Prime Day. We've detailed the Fire HD line before, but in general it remains a solid value for those who want an competent tablet for as low a cost as possible. You'll have to deal with a heavily customized version of Android that doesn't support Google apps by default, although there are ways around that. But the hardware itself is comfortable and quick enough for light reading, video viewing, and Web browsing.

Further Reading

Amazon’s new Fire HD 8 tablets: Higher prices, higher specs, out today
A Fire HD 8 Plus adds a USB-C port, an extra GB of RAM (3GB in total), and wireless charging to the 8-inch slate, while the Kids Edition models continue to provide a more durable design and a year's subscription to Amazon's Kids+ (formerly FreeTime Unlimited), which is a library of child-friendly books, shows, and apps. All of those are back at their Prime Day discounts—and thus lowest prices to date—as well.

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Elsewhere, the Kindle Paperwhite is available for $80, which ties the best price we've seen for what remains the best e-reader for most people. A number of Echo speakers and smart displays are similarly available at joint-lows, including the third-gen Echo Dot for $19, the Echo Show 5 for $45, and the brawnier-sounding Echo Studio for $150. In general, these devices remain convenient for lighter smart home control and less complex tasks, though anyone considering an Echo should remain aware of the many privacy and security concerns that Amazon's handling of user data has raised over the years. It's also worth noting that none of the redesigned Echo devices Amazon announced last month is on sale, which was the case on Prime Day as well.

Nevertheless, if you were interested in one of these deals last week but don't subscribe to Amazon Prime, consider this an opportunity to take advantage ahead of Black Friday (when we expect to see these same deals crop up again). And if you want nothing to do with any Amazon device, we also have deals on the Switch Pro Controller and Joy-Cons, the new Apple Watch Series 6, and more. You can check out our full deals roundup below.

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Amazon's Fire HD 10 tablet makes you deal with Amazon's heavily-skinned version of Android but remains good value for those who want a 10-inch tablet on the cheap.
Enlarge / Amazon's Fire HD 10 tablet makes you deal with Amazon's heavily-skinned version of Android but remains good value for those who want a 10-inch tablet on the cheap.
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Amazon device deals

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Enlarge / Dell's 27-inch S2721QS is a 4K monitor we've tested and recommended in the past.
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Laptop and desktop PC deals

  • Dell G5 15 gaming laptop - Intel Core i5-10750H, 15.6-inch 1080p 144Hz, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q for $1,199.99 at Dell (normally $1,500).
  • Razer Blade Stealth 13 gaming laptop - Intel Core i7-1065G7, 13.3-inch 1080p 120Hz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GeForce GTX 1650 Ti for $1,450.99 at Amazon (normally $1,600).
  • 27-inch Dell S2721QS monitor - 3840x2160, 60Hz, IPS, FreeSync for $299.99 at Amazon (normally $360).
  • Samsung T5 (1TB) portable external SSD for $129.99 at Amazon (normally $145).
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Enlarge / Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2 is a faithful remake of the original classics.
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Video game deals

Nintendo's Switch Joy-Cons are still aren't cheap at today's deal price, but sales on the controllers have been few and far between in recent months.
Enlarge / Nintendo's Switch Joy-Cons are still aren't cheap at today's deal price, but sales on the controllers have been few and far between in recent months.
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Gaming deals

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Enlarge / The HyperX Cloud Stinger is a recommended gaming headset for those on a tight budget.
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TV and home entertainment deals

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Enlarge / The 2020 iPad doesn't come included with Apple's Smart Keyboard, but it does support the attachment.
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Electronics deals

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Enlarge / The Tribit XSound Go is one of a couple good and affordable Bluetoth speakers that are on sale today.
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Accessories and miscellaneous deals

  • Amazon Kindle Unlimited 6-month membership for $29.97 at Amazon (normally $60).
  • $200 Apple Gift Card (email delivery) + $20 Best Buy e-gift card for $200 at Best Buy (normally $220).
  • Samsung EVO Select (128GB) microSDXC card - UHS-I, U3, Class 10 for $18.49 at Amazon (normally $20).
  • Samsung EVO Select (512GB) microSDXC card - UHS-I, U3, Class 10 for $79.99 at Amazon (normally $88).
  • Twelve South BookArc vertical desktop stand for MacBooks for $44.20 at Amazon (normally $60).
  • LectroFan Classic white noise machine for $32.17 at Amazon (normally $41).
  • Anker PowerLine II (6ft, MFi certified) USB-C to Lightning cable for $9.99 at Amazon (clip $2 coupon and use code: ANKERCTL - normally $17).
  • Anker PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB-C hub - 85W USB-C PD, USB-C, 2x USB 3.0, microSD, SD, HDMI (4K@30Hz) for $25.49 at Amazon (normally $38).
  • Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD portable battery - 18W USB-C PD, USB-A, 10,000mAh for $21.99 at Amazon (clip $8 coupon - normally $30).
  • Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD portable battery - 18W USB-C PD, USB-A, 20,000mAh for $34.99 at Amazon (clip $15 coupon - normally $50).
  • Anker PowerPort Cube USB power strip - 3x AC, 3x USB-A for $16.14 at Amazon (normally $20).
  • Anker PowerStrip Pad USB power strip - 2x AC, 30W USB-C PD, 2x USB-A for $31.99 at Amazon (clip 20% coupon - normally $37).
  • Vava VA-UC006 9-in-1 USB-C hub - 49W USB-C PD, 2x USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI (4K@30Hz), SD, microSD, 3.5mm, Ethernet for $49.99 at Amazon (clip $10 coupon - normally $60).
  • Aukey Omnia PA-B3 USB-C wall charger - 65W total, 65W USB-C PD, USB-A, GaN for $25.48 at Amazon (normally $38).
  • Prime only: Aukey PA-D1 USB-C wall charger - 30W total, 30W USB-C PD, USB-A for $15.29 at Amazon (clip 15% coupon - normally $20).
  • Aukey PA-D4 USB-C wall charger - 60W USB-C PD, GaN for $14.29 at Amazon (clip 20% coupon and use code: N326FEYW - normally $26).

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