The race to October Prime Day just got more interesting. Amazon isn't officially kicking off Prime Big Deal Days until October 7th, but major charging brands are already dropping prices to beat the rush. Anker just slashed its popular 735 charger to an all-time low of $25.99, while Jackery knocked $370 off its Explorer 1000 V2 power station. These aren't placeholder discounts - they're the real deals tech shoppers have been waiting for.
The charging accessory market just shifted into overdrive. While Amazon won't officially launch Prime Big Deal Days until October 7th, the retail giant's top charging partners are already rolling out their best prices of the year. It's a clear signal that brands want to lock in sales before the October promotional madness begins. Anker leads the charge with its 735 Nano II charger hitting an all-time low of $25.99 - a $14 discount that matches its previous best price. The compact 65W wall adapter packs serious power into a travel-friendly design, with two USB-C ports delivering a combined 65W output. That's enough juice to take a 14-inch MacBook Pro from zero to 50 percent in just 35 minutes, according to Anker's testing data. The charger's party trick? Foldable prongs that won't get damaged in your bag, plus automatic power distribution that prioritizes the top USB-C port when multiple devices are connected. But Anker isn't stopping there. The company's 633 Magnetic Battery is also seeing significant cuts, dropping to $39.99 ($20 off) with exclusive promo codes. The MagSafe-compatible power bank delivers 7.5W wireless charging to compatible iPhones, but can bump that up to 20W when you use the USB-C port directly. At 10,000mAh capacity, it's got enough power to fully charge most smartphones with juice left over. The integrated kickstand is a nice touch for video calls or streaming while charging. The timing of these deals reveals something important about the current retail landscape. Brands are no longer waiting for Amazon's official Prime Day events to launch their best promotions. Instead, they're creating their own shopping moments to capture consumer attention before the market gets saturated with competing offers. Jackery exemplifies this strategy with its Explorer 1000 V2 power station, now $429 on Amazon - down from its usual $799 price tag. That's a $370 discount and the product's largest price cut this year. The portable power station packs a 1,070Wh battery that can charge smartphones up to 74 times or power a coffee maker for over 90 minutes. It's designed for serious off-grid scenarios, with three AC outlets, two USB-C ports, and peak output reaching 3,000W when needed. The unit can recharge from zero to 100 percent in about an hour using emergency charging mode, or slowly via compatible solar panels for extended camping trips. Jackery claims the battery cells will retain 70 percent capacity after 4,000 charging cycles, translating to roughly 10 years of typical use. These early Prime Day moves reflect broader shifts in consumer electronics retail. Brands are increasingly bypassing traditional shopping seasons to create their own promotional windows. The strategy makes sense - why compete for attention during Prime Day when you can own the conversation beforehand? The pricing also suggests manufacturers are feeling pressure from inventory levels and want to clear stock before Q4. October Prime Day event represents a relatively new addition to the retail calendar, launched as a fall companion to July's main Prime Day. But rather than wait, accessory makers are treating late September as their own informal kickoff period.
