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Last chance to save after Amazon's Big Spring Sale: 65+ best deals still live
Amazon's Big Spring Sale may have officially come to an end yesterday, but that doesn't mean you can't still find savings. In fact, the retail giant still has plenty of top tech available at a discount from brands like Apple, Bose, Google, Blink and more thanks to lingering deals on the site.
Right now you can still grab flagship Amazon products at discounts equal to what we've seen all week. Fire TV devices are still up to 40% off, Echo smart speakers are still up to 43% off, and Amazon Fire kids tablets are still up to 36% off, too.
These are the best deals we've found that you can still shop right now following Amazon's six day Big Spring Sale. Check back through the rest of the day as we keep this list and ZDNET.com updated with the best lingering deals on tech products our experts have tested and would recommend to you while savings still last.
Best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals still live
- Dyson V11 Plus Cordless Stick Vacuum: $442 (save $276)
- Amazon Echo Show 8: $100 (save $50)
- Amazon Echo Show 15: $220 (save $60)
- Meta Quest 2: $194 (save $57)
- Blink Whole Home Security Bundle: $137 (save $53)
- Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet: $100 (save $50)
- Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet: $105 (save $75)
- Google Nest Cam with Floodlight: $220 (save $60)
- TP-Link Deco Mesh WiFi System: $122 (save $68)
- Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera (2-Piece Set): $140 (save $80)
- Amazon Fire Max 11 Tablet: $200 (save $80)
- Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones: $248 (save $100)
- Garmin Forerunner 255 GPS Smartwatch: $250 (save $100)
Best Amazon Spring Sale tech deals still live
- Apple iPad 10th Gen and AppleCare+ Bundle: $419 (save $99)
- Amazon Echo Glow Smart Light: $20 (save $10)
- Amazon Echo Pop Speaker: $23 (save $17)
- Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) Speaker: $35 (save $15)
- Rocketbook Smart Planner and Notebook: $27 (save $13)
- Google Pixel 8 Unlocked Smartphone 128GB: $499 (save $200)
- Amazon Fire HD 7 Tablet: $70 (save $40)
- Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Tablet: $150 (save $40)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet: $220 (save $50)
- Google Pixel Tablet with Docking Station: $449 (save $151)
- Apple iPad 9th Gen: $249 (save $80)
- Bose SoundLink Revolve Plus Series II Speaker: $229 (save $100)
- Sony HT-S400 Sounbar with Subwoofer: $198 (save $102)
- Amazon Eero Mesh WiFi Router: $45 (save $25)
- TP-Link Deco AXE5400 WiFi Mesh System: $230 (save $120)
Best Amazon Spring Sale Apple deals still live
- 2023 MacBook Pro M3 Pro 16-inch: $2,250 (save $250 with coupon)
- Apple iPad 10th Gen and AppleCare+ Bundle: $419 (save $99)
- Apple iPad 9th Gen: $249 (save $80)
- Apple Pencil (2nd Gen): $79 (save $50)
- Apple AirTags 4-Pack: $80 (save $19)
- Apple Watch Series 9 GPS 41mm: $329 (save $70)
- Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) USB-C: $199 (save $50)
- Apple AirPods (2nd Gen): $99 (save $30)
- Apple iPhone 15 with Boost Infinite: $0.01 ($60/month for carrier)
- Apple iPhone 15 Plus with Boost Infinite: $0.01 ($62.78/month for carrier)
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro with Boost Infinite: $0.01 ($64.72/month for carrier)
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max with Boost Infinite: $0.01 ($70.28/month for carrier)
Best Amazon Spring Sale headphone deals still live
- Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) USB-C: $199 (save $50)
- Apple AirPods (2nd Gen): $99 (save $30)
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Noise Canceling Earbuds: $249 (save $51)
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Noise Canceling Headphones: $379 (save $50)
- Sony Linkbuds S: $148 (save $52)
- Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones: $328 (save $72)
- Google Pixel Buds Pro: $139 (save $61)
- JBL Tune 230 Noise Canceling Earbuds: $60 (save $40)
- Soundcore by Anker Life Q30 Headphone: $56 (save $30)
Best Amazon Spring Sale TV deals still live
- Insignia 50-inch F30 Series LED 4K TV: $230 (save $70)
- TCL 75-inch Q6 QLED 4K Smart TV: $600 (save $300)
- Amazon Fire TV 40-inch HD Smart TV: $179 (save $71) With Prime
- Amazon Fire TV 50-inch Omni Series 4K UHD Smart TV: $300 (save $180) With Prime
- Amazon Fire TV Soundbar 2.0: $100 (save $20)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: $30 (save $20)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: $25 (save $15)
- Amazon Fire TV Cube: $115 (save $25)
Best Amazon Spring Sale robot vacuum deals still live
- iRobot Roomba s9+ Vacuum: $600 (save $400)
- iRobot Roomba 692 Vacuum: $170 (save $99)
- iRobot Roomba 671 Vacuum: $190 (save $40)
- Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop: $699 (save $401)
- Ecovacs Deebot N10 Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop: $350 (save $300)
- Roborock Q5+ Robot Vacuum: $380 (save $320)
- Roborock Q5 Robot Vacuum: $220 (save $210)
Best Amazon Spring Sale Laptop deals still live
- Samsung 15.6-inch Galaxy Book3 Business Laptop: $620 (save $380)
- Asus ROG Strix G15 Gaming Laptop: $750 (save $200)
- Samsung 16-inch Galaxy Book3 Pro Business Laptop: $1,400 (save $650)
Best Amazon Spring Sale iPhone deals still live
- Apple iPhone 15 with Boost Infinite: $0.01 ($60/month for carrier)
- Apple iPhone 15 Plus with Boost Infinite: $0.01 ($62.78/month for carrier)
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro with Boost Infinite: $0.01 ($64.72/month for carrier)
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max with Boost Infinite: $0.01 ($70.28/month for carrier)
Best Amazon Spring Sale gaming deals still live
- PlayStation 5 Console Bundle, Marvel's Spider Man 2: $449 (save $101)
- Nintendo Switch OLED with white Joy-Con, Renewed condition: $303 (save $45)
- Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti USB Microphone: $90 (save $40)
- JBL Quantum 400 Wired Gaming Headphones: $50 (save $50)
Best Amazon Spring Sale home deals still live
- Arlo Video Doorbell Wire-Free: $68 (save $132)
- Ring Video Doorbell: $60 (save $40)
- Ring Video Doorbell Plus: $120 (save $40)
- Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus: $140 (save $60)
- Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Cam: $78 (save $52)
- Blink Outdoor 4 (4th Gen) Camera: $65 (save $35)
- Aquaoasis Cool Mist Humidifier: $30 (save $20)
- Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner: $98 (save $26)
- Current price: $199
- Original price: $249
ZDNET Editor in Chief Jason Hiner dubbed these the best AirPods overall for 2024, thanks to their crisp sound quality and upgraded USB-C charging connection. Hiner wrote the AirPods Pro 2 are the most easily recommendable of the four current models of AirPods.
"That's because they fit almost every type of ear, they are very comfortable to wear, and they include all of the best and latest features that Apple has to offer in headphones. Plus, they get a bonus set of new features as part of the iOS 17 update, which won't come to any of the other AirPods." Plus, they're available for $60 off ahead of Amazon's spring sale, matching the prices we saw during the 2023 holiday season.
- Current price: $35
- Original price: $70
If you're someone who does a lot of work with your phone, having a battery pack that you can use both on the go and at your desk is incredibly important. When former ZDNET associate editor Christina Darby tested out this Anker 622 magnetic battery pack, it provided her and her iPhone-dependent workflow with everything she needed in a single package.
Review: This Anker MagSafe charger offers something Apple's doesn't
With a single magnetic click, this battery pack can be stored in your pocket, or propped up using its sturdy magnet to create a stand. Additionally, you don't have to worry about charging your phone and your battery pack separately, as you can charge both simultaneously when the pack is connected to a power source. Darby noted that the battery pack is lightweight, and well-priced compared to Apple's offerings.
- Current price: $600
- Original price: $1,000
Hailed as the best robot vacuum for pet hair by ZDNET's vacuum expert Beth Mauder, the Roomba s9+ picks up more than just everyday dirt and debirs.
Mauder says this is Roomba's most powerful robot vacuum, expertly designed in a D-shape, allowing the robot to fit in the corners of your home. The s9+ offers top notch AI inside that can recognize shoes, socks, cords, and more.
The s9+ comes with an auto-empty base that doubles as a charging station, so once the robot picks up all of your dirt and debris, it's sucked right into an enclosed bag so it stays trapped away. And because this is an iRobot device, the Roomba s9+ can pair with the Braava jet m6 robot mop to completely clean your floors. Right now you can save $400 on one of Roomba's top models.
- Current price: $78
- Original price: $130
This Blink Wired Floodlight is ZDNET's pick for the best floodlight and camera combo for a tight budget. If you're trying to set up a security light with in-depth surveillance in the form of a security camera, this combo is easily installed in a junction box.
Also: I love Blink's Outdoor 4 Floodlight camera and you can't beat this 40% off discount
The biggest benefit of this camera and floodlight combination is that you don't have to pay for an extra monthly subscription if you don't want you, as you can add a separate Blink Sync Module for local storage. When ZDNET's Maria Diaz tested the Blink floodlight cam in her own home, Diaz loved the easy functionality and installation.
"After using the Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera for about a week, I am glad to have found a reliable solution to the problem of the dark side of my yard," Diaz wrote in her review.
.Also: The best outdoor security floodlights: Tested and reviewed
- Current price: $200
- Original price: $280
The Fire Max 11 is Amazon's newest and best tablet yet. It still runs Fire OS, which means you'll lose access to any of Google's apps and services. However, Amazon's own App Store has many of the same apps that regular Android devices have access to -- including Netflix, Facebook, and Spotify.
The Fire Max 11 brings an 11-inch display, 4GB of memory and 64GB of storage with support for 1TB of microSD card storage, and right now you can save $80 on the model.
Review: Amazon Fire Max 11: Easily the best Fire tablet yet
ZDNET contributor, Jason Cipriani, went hands-on with the Amazon Fire Max 11 and said that it is "easily the best Fire Tablet Amazon has made yet."
"The Fire Max 11 productivity bundle provides everything you need to get some work done on the small and affordable tablet, as long as your work can be done in Microsoft's suite of apps and services, or in sites that work properly with Amazon's Silk Browser," he wrote.
- Current price: $248
- Original price: $348
The Sony WH-1000XM4 is the predecessor to one of ZDNET's favorite headphones we've written at-length about, the WH-1000XM5. We've put the WH-1000XM5 at the top of so many best lists for its exceptional noise-canceling, all-day comfort, strong battery life, great microphones, and, because it's Sony, gorgeous sound. But the XM5 headphones are pricey, and the older XM4 pair offers similar features for less. Right now you can snag a pair for an extra $100 off, and score a top-notch pair of headphones for under $250.
More: The best headphones you can buy
"Sony has a winner here and has lived up to expectations," Matt Miller writes in his review of the Sony headphones. The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones share similar features like comfort and sound, but offer a slightly different headphone design (the WH-100XM4 is more adjustable) and are much cheaper. So if you want to experience the amazing sounds of Sony but are trying to stretch your paycheck a little further, choose the WH-1000XM4 over the WH-1000XM5. The headphones offer 30 hours of battery life, a 40mm driver size, and Bluetooth 5.0.
More: Sony WH-1000XM4 review
How did we choose these deals?
ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.
When will these deals expire?
Deals are subject to sell-out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on a deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at ZDNET.com.
How long will Amazon's Big Spring Sale last?
Amazon is offering significant sales and discounts during their Big Spring Sale event, which runs from March 20-25, 2024, but we've already seen great savings surface, even ahead of the spring event.
Is Amazon's Big Spring Sale over?
Yes, Amazon's Big Spring Sale officially ended on March 25.
However, it isn't abnormal for the retail giant to leave some deals remaining after a sale expires, and that's the case following the Big Spring Sale, too. Right now you can still snag savings on lingering deals from top brands, but if you've really got your eye on something we recommended grabbing it soon -- there's no way to know what will stay on sale or if stock will remain.
What types of deals can I find during the Amazon Big Spring sale?
Amazon said that customers in the US can find deals on seasonal essentials like:
- Up to 50% off select beauty products
- Up to 50% off select sports and outdoors equipment
- Up to 40% off select home products
- Up to 40% off select spring apparel
- Up to 40% off select electronics
Do I have to be a Prime member to shop the Big Spring Sale?
No, you do not have to be a Prime member to shop this sale event. All customers can shop the Amazon Big Spring Sale, although Prime members will have special access to a select exclusive deals, which can be found at amazon.com/bigspringsale.
If you're not a Prime member yet, you can join now ahead of the Big Spring Sale kickoff to start getting member benefits like free shipping, entertainment, exclusive savings, and more.