There's that old phrase "less is more" — and we think it sums things up perfectly as far as prices are concerned. After all, the less you spend, the more you can buy. Okay, we'll admit that's some shopping editor math, but you get our point! That's why we went in search of the best Amazon October Prime Day deals under $25. Yes, a good deal is a good deal, even if it means spending $200 on a vacuum that usually retails for $400 ... but for frugal folks like us? There's nothing more satisfying than snagging a stellar markdown for less than the cost of dinner and a movie. Of course, there are so-called "deals" that, frankly, aren't worth your time or money. Starting prices are often inflated to make it seem like you're getting a better bargain than you really are, and unless you're tracking sale histories on the daily, it can be hard to tell the real deals from the duds. That's where we come in; our team of shopping experts knows thousands of products like the backs of our hands, so we're able to spot truly good sales. With that in mind, everything on this list checks off our criteria boxes, so keep scrolling to see what you can snag for a steal. Happy shopping!

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Even though the starting price is a bit exaggerated, this is close to as low as we've seen it on sale for in years — check out our full Snap N Strain review for more.

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