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The 15 best tech deals under $20 on Amazon during October Prime Day

Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale (aka October Prime Day 2022 or Prime Day 2) is here, offering Prime subscribers access to Black Friday-level deals weeks in advance. ZDNET is rounding up the best deals under $20 on Amazon.
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It's never too late to start thinking about holiday shopping -- and if you're looking to spend less this season, Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale has steep discounts on pretty much any gift. Prime Day October 2022 starts now -- Tuesday, Oct. 11 -- and ends Wednesday, Oct.12. Here are the best deals to be had. 

Also: All the best 'Amazon Prime Early Access Sale' deals

If you're shopping on a budget, Amazon has some of the best deals under $20. Whether you're looking for chargers or earbuds, we've compiled a list of items with a price tag of $20 or less. At the top, we start with the best ones, and further down the page we detail other amazing cheap finds and top $20 deals happening at other retailers.

Also: Live blog: The 150+ best 'Amazon Prime Early Access Sale' deals

The best deals under $20 on Amazon for October Prime Day

The top three deals are below, but we've listed additional Amazon deals worth checking out further down the page, and we've highlighted other great finds at non-Amazon retailers, such as Target and Best Buy, too. 

THERE ARE SEVERAL MORE DEALS UNDER $20 BELOW.

  • Current price: $18.39
  • Original price: $59.59

Looking for a cheap pair of earbuds? These wireless earbuds from Boean are currently 69% off. They come in three different color options and an ergonomic design that provides a comfortable and secure fit. These earbuds utilize Bluetooth 5.3 technology, so you can listen to music or make calls up to 39 feet away. 

In addition, they have button control sensors, which lets you control the volume, change, or pause songs, and answer calls, as well as turn on voice assistant control (Siri). With a battery life of up to eight hours of continuous playing at 60% volume, these earbuds are a great budget option.

  • Current price: $16
  • Original price: $30

Save 47% on this portable speaker that comes in four color options and utilizes Bluetooth 5.0 technology to connect to a device up to 100 feet away. It's also rated IPX5, meaning it is splashproof, so you can take it to the lake or pool. 

A battery life of 10 hours will give you plenty of play time, and since it weighs less than 8 ounces, you can take it (and your music) with you anywhere.

  • Current price: $9.59
  • Original price: $19.99

This wireless mouse by Tecknet has more than 46,000 reviews with an average of 4.5 stars, and you can get it for 52% off right now. It comes in seven different color options and has five adjustable DPI levels (2600-2000-1600-1200-800), so you can choose the cursor speed that's right for you. 

The mouse has up to 24 months of battery life and an included battery indicator, so you'll know when it's running low. It also has an ergonomic design and is lightweight, so you can bring it with you wherever you are working. 

More October Prime Day 2022 deals under $20 at Amazon

Here are the latest Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals we could find under $20:

Best deals under $20 not at Amazon

Target, Walmart, and other retailers are running competing sales at the same time as Amazon Prime Early Access Sale. ZDNET is keeping an eye on those sales and plans to include the top deals under $20 from them.

How did we choose these Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals?

We chose these deals under $20 based on how much the product was marked down, whether it has good ratings and reviews on Amazon, and by using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether a deal is actually on sale and how frequently a product drops in price.

What does Prime Early Access mean?

Think of Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale as a Prime Day part two. The sale event is taking place just a little over a month before the big Black Friday sales events in November, so now's the time to shop for the holidays early.

Also: Prime Day 2: What is Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale?

When does Prime Early Access end?

Today -- Wednesday, Oct. 12 -- is the last day of Amazon's October Prime Day. Deals will end at midnight!

Also: Amazon Prime Day 2 sale will take place Oct. 11 and 12 

What are the latest Amazon Prime Early Access Sale ('October Prime Day') deals?

Check out ZDNET's live-blog coverage of the latest October Prime Day deals below. We're covering the 48-hour sale in real time, delivering you the highlights as we find them. 

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