October Prime Day is less than a week away and Amazon is ramping up the deals. As usual, you don't need to wait until the official start of the event to score big savings — especially on Amazon's own gadgets. We've rounded up three of the best deals you can grab at the mega retailer on Oct. 2 if you prefer to shop early.

The new Amazon Echo Spot forgoes the circular speaker of the original and instead offers a split look: the top half screen and the bottom half speaker. Amazon bills it as having improved sound and display quality. Otherwise, it has all the same basic features, like Alexa integration, music streaming, and displaying the weather forecast.

Purchasing the right pair of earbuds requires a careful balancing act between price and features. If you're looking for earbuds that are super affordable and yet offer a surprising number of features, Amazon has you covered. There's even a deal on at the moment for the Amazon Echo Buds  at $24.99 (it was $49.99). • Shop more early Prime Day deals