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Here are the best deals of the day for Oct. 5:


Can’t wait until Prime Day 2 (officially named Prime Early Access Sale) to spend your hard-earned cash? Lucky for you, as of Oct. 5, there are already plenty of live deals to shop at Amazon, as well as Walmart and Best Buy.

If an Amazon device is on your mind, there are plenty of all-time low prices to take advantage of on everything from Echo speakers to Fire tablets. Plus, snag some home and tech products to upgrade your setup.

Here are the best deals you can shop on Oct. 5 as you count down the days to the official start of Prime Day 2.

Best Amazon device deal

Why we like it

Whether you’re looking for a smart speaker to fill your home with sound, a smart central hub to connect with people inside and outside your home, or some earbuds to keep the fun going when you leave the house, this early Prime Day 2 deal on Echo devices has something for everyone. There’s an all-time low price on the Echo Show 8, the Echo (4th gen), Echo Dot (4th gen), and many other smart gadgets — all as a precursor to Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale on Oct. 11 and 12.

Best home deal

Why we like it

Two words: fall allergies. An air purifier is a godsend in the season of mold and ragweed and a $200 discount on the Shark HE601 Air Purifier can help you clear your home without spending a fortune. It covers 1,200 square feet, so it’s a solid choice for an apartment or for a single floor of a two-story home. Plus, it tracks the air quality in your space and adjusts automatically to keep the air clean.

Best tech deal

Why we like it

Have the itch to upgrade your entertainment setup? A 4K TV is a great place to start. No matter how big your space is, there’s a Sony LED 4K Ultra HD Smart Google TV for you, thanks to this Amazon deal. From a 43-inch model for $598 to an 85-inch model for $1,598, you’ll save up to $800 on the ideal big screen for your home.

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