Several high-profile gadgets have just dropped to some of their lowest prices yet in today’s early fall deals cycle, with standout savings on foldables, tablets, and smart displays. Whether you’ve had your eye on Samsung’s futuristic foldables, a premium Android tablet, or Alexa-powered screens and speakers, there are some serious bargains live right now.
Galaxy Z Fold 8: Deep Cuts on Premium Foldables
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8—already one of the more advanced foldables available—has had its price slashed significantly. Best Buy’s “excellent” condition open-box stock is now offering 256GB versions for approximately $1,459 (Lavender) and $1,518 (Graphite or Cream), all well under the original asking price of about $1,900 for new units. For the larger 512GB models, buyers can score around $1,564 in Graphite or Cream—down from $2,100. Even new-condition units are discounted by about $250 off the list, especially through Samsung’s own store or Amazon bundles.
Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2: Premium Tablet for Less
Lenovo has dropped the Tab Plus Gen 2 to $269.99 shipped, a $130 discount off its (typical $400) price and the lowest deal tracked so far—beating last month’s $285 low. This Android tablet delivers value with a 12.1-inch 2.5K display at 90Hz, a nine-speaker JBL audio setup tuned by Dolby Atmos, 8GB RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 10,200mAh battery with 45W charging. It also supports accessories like Lenovo’s Tab Pen Plus and a wireless keyboard, making it a solid option for both consumption and light productivity.
Early Fall Echo Deals: Smart Displays & Speakers
Amazon’s early fall Prime Day preview has unleashed discounts across its Echo line. Echo Show models are reduced by up to $100, with standout deals like the Echo Show 8 dropping to $124.99 (from $200) and the Echo Show 11 at $149.99 (from $250)—among the all-time lowest prices seen since last summer. Echo Show 5 variants (kids and non-kids models) are now hovering around $60, significantly off their regular price tags.
On the speaker side, savings stretch even lower: some up to 50% off, with kids’ Echo speakers starting at just $22. Higher-end units like the Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio have also dipped into reduced territory—now $80 and $180 respectively.
Extras & Accessory Highlights
If you’re looking beyond big-ticket items, there are plenty of smaller steals. A fresh price drop lands the Ring Battery Doorbell 2K at $39.99—about 60% off its original launch price. Meanwhile, Nothing’s CMF Buds Neo are going for just over $21, featuring ANC, a long battery life, and performance that punches above their sub-$25 tag. Other tech accessories like multi-port chargers, webcams, and smart lighting are also seeing deep markdowns.
These deals come ahead of the October 6 fall Prime Day event—which promises even more markdowns—so we may see prices shift again. But for now, several of today’s specials represent some of the lowest we’ve seen in months.
What this means: if you’ve been waiting for the right moment to pull the trigger—on a foldable phone, a media tablet, or smart home hardware—today delivers. Prices on models like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Echo Show are matching or beating past Prime Day deals. While new-condition units often carry warranty perks, the savings offered on open-box Galaxy Z Fold 8 units are hard to ignore. Watch for the fall Prime Day sales starting October 6—it could shift the bottom-line for some items—but if a deal you want is live today, it’s likely near its peak value.
