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Amazon's October Prime Day starts tomorrow, but we're seeing savings already from everything from kitchen appliances to televisions. If you're looking for something to make your life easier, check out the early sales on robot vacuums. You can save big on brands like Roomba and Shark, since some models are discounted by as much as $500. These cleaning devices can make great smart home gifts for the busy people in your life who want to come home to clean floors. If you're shopping for yourself, a robot vacuum is the perfect way to eliminate cleaning the floors from your growing to-do list. Why not kick your feet up and let the robots do the work for you?
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We've rounded up some of Amazon's best robot vacuum deals available right now, but it's important to note that some offers are only available to Prime members. We'll continue to update this page throughout the sale, so be sure to check back often for the latest batch of bargains. You can also find some great early deals on tech, home goods and much more at Walmart's competing Holiday Deals event right now as well.
This smart vacuum works with Alexa, so you can control the vacuum with any Alexa device and even your phone. It also features a tri-brush system that includes side brushes, channel brushes and a multisurface brush roll to pick up every last piece of dirt and debris on your floors.
This two-in-one robot works great on any floor. It can be used on tile, hardwood and carpets, so you don't need to get multiple devices for different floors. This device is also operated by Alexa and works with any Alexa device. Another cool feature is that this robot charges itself. When the battery is running low, this smart robot will take itself back to its charging station to recharge.
Keep in mind, this offer is exclusive to Prime members.
Yeedi, a sub-brand of Ecovacs, is running several Prime Day deals on its affordable robot vacuums, but this 38% price cut on the self-emptying C12 Pro Plus is among the best. Not only can it vac your floors for you, but it will also mop hard floors. It's over $200 off right now.
This robot vacuum also works on multiple floor types. It comes with a self-emptying station, and the bagless system keeps dust and debris contained for up to 45 days. This E10 vacuum is also compatible with Alexa devices.
This deal is exclusive to Prime members. Non-Prime members can save $220, lowering the price to $480.
This fancy vacuum is ideal for large spaces, as it can cover up to 4,305 square feet of flooring. It has powerful suction, so you can ensure every last piece of dust or debris is taken care of. It also features auto mop lifting, meaning the robot can automatically switch to mopping when it detects that it is needed, allowing you to truly sit back and relax.
This offer is only available for Prime members.
More Prime Day robot vacuum deals
- Eufy L60 robot vacuum with self-emptying station: $300 (save $100 for Prime members only). A self-emptying robot vacuum with hair detangling technology.
- Dreame L10s Ultra Heat robot vacuum and mop combo: $700 (save $500 for Prime members only). A 2-in-1 device with object avoidance, so it can tackle the vacuuming and mopping while navigating around obstacles on your floors.
- Shark AV2501AE AI robot vacuum: $300 (save $119). This Shark robovac can hold up to 60 days of debris in its self-emptying base and uses lidar technology to precisely map out your home.
- Roborock Q5 Pro robot vacuum and mop: $180 (save $70). Vacuum and mop your floors simultaneously with this multipurpose smart cleaning device.
- Shark robot vacuum and mop combo: $800 (save $400). This premium robot vacuum and mop not only empties itself, but also refills its mopping solution and self-cleans its mop pads.
- iRobot Roomba i3 Plus EVO robot vacuum: $379 (save $44). Self-emptying for up to 60 days means even less for you to worry about.
- Eufy 11S Max robot vacuum: $140 (save $110). Ultrathin and effective on hard floor surfaces to medium-pile carpets.
- iRobot Roomba j7 robot vacuum: $490 (save $13). Smart enough to avoid objects including pet waste, so that thing you've seen on the internet never happens to your floors.
What is Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale?
Amazon's October Prime Day event is officially called Prime Big Deal Days, but the shopping extravaganza essentially functions as a second Amazon Prime Day event ahead of the holiday season. If you've never shopped during a Prime Day sale before, you might be wondering exactly what it entails, so here's a brief explainer. It's a two-day Amazon sale that will offer exclusive savings to Amazon Prime subscribers with limited-time offers, flash deals and rock-bottom prices. It's a rare chance to score Black Friday-level pricing outside of November, so it's usually well worth shopping.
When is Amazon's October Prime Day 2024 event?
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days -- also known as the October Prime Day event -- are Oct. 8 and Oct. 9 this year. Although the sale officially kicks off tomorrow, you can take advantage of some early deals right now.
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How does October Prime Day compare to July Prime Day?
There are lots of similarities between the two sales. Many of the same deals return during the October sale, especially on Amazon's own devices, such as Blink and Ring home security devices, Fire TVs and tablets, Echo devices and more.
The main difference is related to the timing of the sale. Since July Prime Day is in the summer, there's more focus on back-to-school and outdoor deals. This includes school supplies, grills, lawnmowers and more. During October Prime Day, we see more deals geared toward the upcoming holiday season, such as kitchenware for a Thanksgiving meal or toys and games for kids for Christmas.
How does Amazon's October Prime Day sale work?
The idea behind the sale is pretty simple: Subscribers to Amazon's Prime service can get exclusive discounts on thousands of products and services across the site during a limited period. The products, while still available to non-Prime members, will have extra savings for members, with many prices dropping down to new all-time lows.
When you're logged in to your Prime account and looking at a product landing page, you'll see the discounted price if it's on sale. You don't usually need any special coupon codes, nor is there a need to use a specific payment method to get the discounts. If you spend your money wisely each year, you can easily make back your Prime membership cost in savings during the event.
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See all photosWhat products go on sale for October Prime Day?
Since Amazon sells pretty much everything, its Prime Big Deal Days bonanza features deals on pretty much everything too. Whether you're shopping for tech, kitchen gear, outdoor furniture or everyday essentials, October Prime Day will offer something in the way of savings for you.
In past sale events, some of the best savings have been on Amazon devices. This includes Kindle readers, Echo speakers, Fire TVs and more. It's not just Amazon's own brands that see steep discounts. You will be able to grab great deals across a variety of big-name brands, including significant savings on items like laptops, TVs and fitness equipment.
Where can you find deals right now?
The CNET Deals team covers all of the best price drops, discounts and deals daily from all the top retailers. Whether it's a one-day promo at Woot, a weekend sale at Best Buy or a coupon code for a product at Amazon, if it's a great deal, we'll be covering it.
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