Best Echo Dot deal: Save $15 at Amazon before Prime Big Deal Days

SAVE $15: As of Oct. 3, the Echo Dot is on sale at Amazon for $34.99 ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. This is 30%, or $15, off its retail price of $49.99.

Amazon's own devices have seen some very nice price drops ahead of the retailer's Prime Big Deal Days sale event. This includes a variety of discounts on its Echo devices. The Echo Dot's current deal has caught our eye, with the price of the smart speaker dropping below $35 before the sale event kicks off next week.

Usually, the Echo Dot has a list price of $49.99, but right now it can be picked up for $34.99 at Amazon before October Prime Day. This makes for $15 in savings, which is a nice deal to jump on while it's still available. All colors are on sale at this price as well, so you can choose between glacier white, charcoal, and deep sea blue.

The Echo Dot smart speaker is great for playing your favorite songs, listening to a podcast, or enjoying an audiobook out loud. Its smaller size makes it a great fit for a variety of smaller rooms at home, too, like a bedroom. It can even be used with voice control, so you can ask Alexa to set timers or reminders, tell you about the weather, or ask it to control compatible smart devices around your home.

If you've had your eyes on it, now is a great time to scoop up the Echo Dot at this discounted price before the Prime Big Deal Days sale event officially starts on Oct. 7.

It's not the only Amazon device to be discounted early, either. Have a look at our breakdown of early October Prime Day Amazon device deals to see even more Echo device deals alongside the Echo Dot.