5 Amazing Amazon Prime Deals for October 2023

At this point, Amazon customers are no doubt gearing up for the online retail giant's October Prime Day event. Dubbed Prime Big Deal Days, the two-day shopping extravaganza will take place on Oct. 10 and 11. During that time, you can expect numerous deals to drop.

But you don't necessarily have to wait until Oct. 10 to enjoy big savings on Amazon. Here are some great deals you'll find right now.

1. Bose Headphones 700, Noise Canceling Bluetooth Over-Ear Wireless Headphones

A lot of people have finally returned to office life after years of working remotely. If you need a way to drown out the sound of chattering colleagues so you can focus on your work, you may want to consider investing in these Bose headphones.

With 11 levels of active noise cancellation, you can adjust your settings to create a distraction-free environment. You might also want a great set of noise-canceling headphones if you're still working remotely and tend to set up shop at local coffee houses or public spaces.

These headphones normally sell for $379, but right now, they're marked down to $299. That's a sweet 21% discount.

2. Amazon Essentials Men's Lightweight Water-Resistant Packable Hooded Puffer Jacket

In some parts of the country, cool weather is already upon us. And in other parts, it's right around the corner. So now's a good time to purchase a jacket that'll keep you warm on those blustery days.

Amazon is selling this men's jacket for $35.60, which is 20% off the regular price of $44.50. And as a Prime member, you can use the try before you buy program for this item so your credit card won't be charged until you confirm that it's a good fit. What makes this such a great buy is that it's a warm jacket that also packs down easily, so you can fit it into a backpack without breaking a sweat.

3. WANNTS Pumpkin Carving Kit

Halloween will be here before you know it. If your kids are excited about the idea of carving pumpkins, this kit could be your ticket to a seamless process. It features a pumpkin scooper, carving knife, and other helpful tools. And you can snag it for $16.96 right now, which is 15% off the normal price of $19.98.

4. Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet

The holidays are right around the corner, and your kids might have tablets on their wishlists. If that's the case, you may want to snag this Fire HD tablet now, while it's on sale for 50% off. That means you'll pay $74.99 instead of $149.99.

The tablet features an 8-inch display and 13 hours of battery life. It's the sort of purchase that could be a lifesaver for long plane rides or car trips.

5. MAIPOR 13 in 1 Food Chopper

If you've been pledging to eat more vegetables and do more cooking at home, this vegetable chopper is a good tool to invest in. It comes with eight interchangeable blades so you can dice and slice your way to healthy meals in your kitchen. You can mince garlic, grate carrots, and more for just $17.97, which is 46% off the normal price of $32.99.

You may be planning to save your money for Prime Big Deal Days and stay off of Amazon until then. And that's fine. But if these items appeal to you and you have the cash, then you may want to scoop them up while they're available at a discount.