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The best deals on noise-cancelling headphones in Amazons Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:15
The best noise-cancelling headphones deals ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale: BEST NOISE-CANCELLING EARBUDS DEAL Beats Studio Buds+ $99.95 (save $70) Get Deal BEST NOISE-CANCELLING HEADPHONES DEAL Beats Studio Pro $179.95 (save $170.04) Get Deal BEST SPLURGE Bose QuietComfort Ultra $349 (save $80) Get Deal

Amazon has confirmed that its Big Spring Sale is making a comeback this season. The official sale runs from March 25 through 31, though we tend to see deals pop up well before and stick around well after the formal dates of any Amazon event — and this one is no different.

We've clocked early discounts on noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds from top brands like Bose, Apple, Beats, and Sony if you're looking to invest in a solid pair for your spring travels. Many of our favorites are already discounted, including the best earbuds for air travel and the best for bass lovers. While prices could certainly drop even further once the shopping extravaganza officially commences, we're already impressed by the early discounts.

Mashable's shopping team is keeping an eye on the best noise-cancelling headphone deals at Amazon ahead of (and during) its Big Spring Sale. We'll continue to update this running list with the latest pricing and availability, so check back often.

Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.

Best noise-cancelling headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Studio Buds+ 🔥 $99.95 at Amazon
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The Studio Buds+ introduced a new transparent color to the Beats lineup. Not to mention, they improved active noise cancellation and transparency mode, enhanced battery life to up to 36 hours, increased the mic sizes for better call quality, and support spatial audio. Each pair comes with four different ear tip sizes to choose from, so you can find the best fit and enjoy the ANC to its fullest. At $99.95, the Buds+ are at their best price ever.

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Walmart vs. Amazon: Who actually has the best deals?

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:15

It's a tale of two retail behemoths vying for your dollars.

In one corner is Amazon, the scrappy bookseller-turned-global ecommerce empire that's the reason why we're all a tad impatient. In the other is Walmart, the veteran department store with one-stop, starburst-studded supercenters in every neighborhood.

From speedy shipping to members-only perks, both retailers pull out stops to entice shoppers to buy from them. But in the battle of Walmart vs. Amazon, whose deals are actually better?

Mashable's shopping experts have spent years tracking online discounts on popular tech across both retailers, including TVs, laptops, headphones, robot vacuums, and video games/gaming consoles. In covering their daily deals and their massive sitewide sales, we constantly cross-check prices between the two of them to recommend the most worth-it discounts. Here's how we see things.

Where Amazon wins: More competitive pricing and useful deal-finding tools

There's a ton of overlap between the two retailers, but Amazon is where we normally find the most competitive prices on any given day. Anecdotally, if a product isn't on sale there, it's probably not on sale anywhere.

Our experience is backed up by ongoing research from the ecommerce analytics firm Profitero, which conducts an annual Price Wars study comparing everyday online prices across major U.S. retailers. In examining more than 13,000 items across 15 product categories over a 12-week period from July to September, the 2024 edition of the study found that Amazon's prices were five percent lower than Walmart's on average. (It's worth noting that the time frame included Amazon's flagship Prime Day sale and Walmart's counter-programming.) In the electronics category specifically, Amazon's prices were six percent lower on average.

SEE ALSO: Prime members can get a free e-book every month with Amazon First Reads

Amazon also put items on sale more frequently, undercutting Walmart about a third of the time on like-for-like items, according to Profitero's "low price reliability" metric. They otherwise tended to price-match one another; Amazon offered higher prices than Walmart just four percent of the time. (Neither Amazon nor Walmart have formal price-matching policies allowing customers to request price adjustments if an item is cheaper elsewhere, FYI.)

To Walmart's credit, it was Amazon's closest price competitor in most of the Profitero study's categories, "most aggressively" when it came to appliances. Walmart has gained a little ground on price competitiveness in the electronics category in the past year, but lost some of its edge with video game prices.

The other big pro to shopping on Amazon is that consumers have more deal-finding tools at their disposal (beyond your usual shopping browser extensions or Google Shopping features). If something you're interested in buying isn't on sale, you can keep tabs on price drops by adding it to a Wish List, your Shopping Cart, or your cart's "Saved for later" section. Amazon flags deals on wish-listed items underneath their product names and in the occasional notification pop-up if you have the Amazon Shopping mobile app. In your cart, you'll see a "Messages about items in your cart" notification at the very top of the page if a product's price changes.

This fancy colored pencil set has gotten slightly cheaper since I first wish-listed it. Credit: Screenshot: Amazon Amazon let me know about its discount via mobile notification, too. Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable Visit your cart and click the "See all updates" line in the "Messages about items in your cart" notification. A pop-up window will tell you which products you've been eyeing have gotten less (or more) expensive since you added them. Credit: Screenshot: Amazon

If you're a member of Amazon's Prime subscription service and you own an Echo smart speaker, you can also enable an "Advanced deal alerts" feature that will notify you if a wish-listed item is about to go on sale — up to 24 hours ahead of time.

Crucially, Amazon shoppers also have the ability to verify how good its deals actually are using a website called CamelCamelCamel: Enter the URL of an item's Amazon product page in its search bar to pull up its complete pricing history. (There's a supplementary browser extension, too.) CamelCamelCamel occasionally misses coupons and skips over limited-time deals during Amazon's sitewide sales, including Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days, its fall counterpart. But it's generally great for determining whether a discount is even worth considering. Mashable's shopping experts rely heavily on it to appraise Amazon deals year-round.

Here's the Amazon price history of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones as of late June 2024, per CamelCamelCamel. Credit: Screenshot via CamelCamelCamel

There's no CamelCamelCamel equivalent for Walmart, though there is a "Droplist" tool in the free browser extension Honey that can offer some Walmart price history insights for products. However, it only uses data from the past 120 days, and it doesn't appear to take third-party sellers into account — which can sometimes pose a problem. (More on those later.)

Where Walmart wins: Hidden gems

Don't rule Walmart out entirely. As mentioned, its prices are more competitive than any other retailer when stacked up against Amazon's, and the two price-match each other more often than not — especially during major savings events like Prime Day and Black Friday. We also think it's important to note that Walmart's deals are occasionally better than they appear.

Every so often, Walmart does this thing to on-sale items where it advertises deflated sticker prices. In other words, the "original price" you see on a listing is lower than the actual MSRPs you'd see on the brand or manufacturer's website — so, in actuality, you're saving more than Walmart lets on. (We've run into this on Amazon, too, but it seems to happen far more often at Walmart.)

We're not exactly sure why Walmart chooses to do this, since it kind of works against its bottom line. (Wouldn't the real, bigger discount entice more shoppers to buy…? We asked a Walmart representative and never heard back.) But it can result in pleasant surprises for meticulous shoppers who cross-check prices before adding items to their carts. You might even snag a deal that may have sold out sooner had it been advertised accurately.

Take this 65-inch Samsung QLED TV: Walmart had it marked down from $997.99 to $798 during its Deals Holiday Kickoff Event in October 2023, advertising a discount of $199.99. But when the Mashable Shopping team searched for the TV's model number on the Samsung website, we discovered that it had an MSRP of $2,699.99 there — meaning Walmart's deal was actually saving shoppers just over $1,900.

Along similar lines, Walmart periodically releases extra-cheap products as "Special Buys" during sales. It doesn't attach any original MSRPs to these products, so there's no way of determining how much you're actually saving, but the prices tend to be low enough that it almost doesn't matter. (See: this 65-inch onn. 4K TV, which went on sale at Walmart for $278 a few weeks before Black Friday 2023. We didn't know how much it was truly worth, but compared to other TVs of that size, it was absurdly cheap.)

Where both win: Memberships are useful for scoring deals

In addition to other benefits, Amazon and Walmart's membership services both unlock varying degrees of access to certain deals during tentpole sales throughout the year.

An Amazon Prime membership ($14.99 per month or $139 per year) is non-negotiable if you want to shop the best deals of Prime Day in July and Prime Big Deal Days in October. In the past few years, this has further included some invite-only deals that shoppers can request to claim before the sales formally begin. No Prime, no access — though making use of Amazon's free 30-day Prime trial still counts you in.

These members-only restrictions don't usually apply to Amazon's Cyber Weekend sales. It introduced some invite-only Black Friday deals for Team Prime in 2023, but scrapped them for 2024.

SEE ALSO: The 10 best Amazon Echo devices for a smarter home

Meanwhile, a Walmart+ membership ($12.95 per month or $98 per year) unlocks early access to Walmart's biggest sitewide sales throughout the year — usually three to five hours before they're open to the general public, but sometimes up to 12. Those sales would be its main summer savings event, which competes with Prime Day; an October deals event that goes up against Prime Big Deal Days; and lastly, its staggered Black Friday Deals events. Featured doorbusters can sometimes sell out during these early-access phases or get slightly more expensive once the paywalls lift, so it's worth taking advantage of this membership perk.

There's one catch, which is that early deals access for Walmart+ members is restricted to paid members; you don't count if you're using its free 30-day trial. On the plus side, we usually see subscriptions go on sale for half price immediately before Walmart's summer and Black Friday sales.

Where both lose: Sketchy third-party sellers

Be sure you know exactly whose deals you're shopping — because it may not be Amazon or Walmart itself. Amazon is better known for hosting myriad third-party sellers, but Walmart's listings are also rife with so-called "MarketPlace Sellers." 

Some of these merchants are simply storefronts for verified brands, like Roborock or Dyson, which are unremarkable. But many others across both retailers are no-name independent sellers that shoppers should treat with caution. Third-party sellers on Amazon may not use its customer service, and Walmart's Marketplace Sellers may have different return policies or warranty terms.

Counterfeit products are also a huge issue for both online retailers. Amazon has been particularly aggressive in fighting fakes: The company has a dedicated Counterfeit Crimes Unit and invested over $1.2 billion into the cause in 2023. Walmart says it "regularly monitors Marketplace seller performance" and identifies those who provide the best service with "Pro Seller" badges. It also maintains pages where consumers can report intellectual property infringements and suspicious marketplace activity.

Walmart appears to have once been a member of the Buy Safe America Coalition, an industry lobby group that aims to protect consumers from counterfeit and stolen goods on online marketplaces (like Amazon), according to a 2020 Business Insider story about its formation. However, the big-box store's name wasn't listed on the coalition's website at the time of writing. Walmart's rep didn't respond to a request for comment.

Third-party sellers are typically easily identifiable by their titles, like Mall of Americ (sic), Emma's Market, busylittlebee, Delight Tech Electronics, and QuickNDeals. However, we've encountered one instance where an unauthorized seller was using the same name and branding as the real one on Amazon.

A third-party Amazon seller named "Issaquah Highlands Tech" was selling a Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 for $1,349.99 (with a free stylus) in March 2025. Skip it. Credit: Screenshot: Amazon The same Surface Laptop 7 configuration was $40 pricier when purchased directly from Amazon. We think it's worth it: It's still a great deal, and more importantly, you're not taking chances on such a big purchase. Credit: Screenshot: Amazon

This isn't to say that all third-party sellers are inherently malicious or scammy — looking at their reviews can be enlightening, usually. And for their parts, both retailers offer recourse if shoppers have issues with them. Amazon's A-to-z Guarantee and Walmart's Marketplace Promise both cover problems with delivery, item condition, returns, and refunds for items sold and fulfilled/shipped by third-party sellers. Both require an eligibility and claims process.

That said, we recommend avoiding third-party sellers entirely, even if you see one offering a lower price on an item that Amazon and/or Walmart also sells directly. Avoiding unnecessary hassle or risk is an excellent rule of thumb when your money's on the line.

A third-party Walmart seller named "Value Tech" was selling PlayStation 5 copies of "Madden NFL 25" for $31.96 in March 2025. That's a less risky buy than a $1,350 laptop, but we'd still skip it. Credit: Screenshot: Walmart

Put it this way: Would you feel better about buying an $800 Roomba directly from Amazon or someone who does business under the name "wacky jacky"? That's all we can really tell you about them: Their seller bio is also, succinctly, just "wacky jacky."

Stick with products that have "Ships from/Sold by Amazon.com" or "Sold and shipped by Walmart.com" labels underneath the "Add to cart" buttons on their listings. Walmart makes this easy by letting shoppers filter out third-party sellers from searches.

When the competition heats up: More insights about Prime Day and Black Friday deals

Amazon and Walmart both reliably drop their prices to new or year-round record lows during Prime sales and Cyber Weekend. (Again, Walmart typically hosts its own festivities alongside Prime events.) These events also seem to prompt them to get their acts together in categories that are normally dominated by third-party sellers, like laptops, and offer great deals of their own.

From our experience, these sales are also when both retailers do their most aggressive price-matching. If one retailer offers a huge discount on an item during a major savings event, it's normal for the same deal to pop up at its competitor in a matter of days — sometimes even hours. We see this a lot with Apple products, particularly AirPods, Apple Watches, and iPads.

Below, we share more granular insights on the way Amazon and Walmart approach deals during these sales that shoppers can use to strategize.

Prime events

Amazon religiously sticks to a 48-hour formula for its Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days sales, whereas Walmart's competing events normally last twice as long. 

That said, Amazon does offer a couple weeks of official "Early Prime (Big Deal) Day Deals" ahead of time, giving shoppers a chance to nab certain promotions before the chaos of the event. It also teases some of its top day-of deals in a press release ahead of time, though they come in the form of a discount range, not exact pricing. ("Save up to 50% on select floorcare from Bissell and iRobot," for example.) Shoppers can find deals across all departments during these sales, and new batches of them drop constantly, but there's an especially big focus on Amazon's own devices and services.

On the flip side, Walmart's anti-Prime event deals don't go live until its sales actually start. However, it usually previews some of its top offers in a press release well before then, and uses specific numbers — "Nintendo Switch Joy Con with Game for $69.00 (was $99.00)," for instance. You know exactly what you'll be paying ahead of time.

Black Friday

In recent years, Amazon and Walmart have both moved to kick off their Black Friday sales in early to mid-November. They both still save some of their deepest markdowns for the day of — that being the fourth Friday of the month — but shoppers are wise to comb those early deals in case they wind up selling out (or getting pricier) down the road. As with Prime events, both retailers preview these Black Friday deals in their own ways: Amazon teases its discounts as vague "up-to's," while Walmart names them as specific "before-and-afters."

Walmart takes a more structured approach to its Black Friday festivities, staggering its deals across several mini week-long events leading up to Black Friday proper, so shoppers also have a better idea of how long certain offers last. (They can stick around beyond that timeframe, but it's not guaranteed.) Some of its doorbusters pop up in Walmart stores a few days after launching online.

SEE ALSO: Amazon Music Unlimited vs. Spotify Premium: A comparison

Alternatively, Amazon simply starts its Black Friday season sale on a certain day and adds or removes deals whenever it feels like doing so. Sometimes they'll run the course of the whole event, sometimes they'll be gone in a day. It's more of a revolving-door approach.

On the off-chance that something you buy from Amazon or Walmart during their Black Friday sales gets cheaper there later, you won't be able to get a price adjustment — but you can take advantage of their extended return policies. In the past, eligible year-end purchases from either retailer have been returnable through January of the following year.

The bottom line: Where should you shop for the best deals?

To recap: We think Amazon is the place to shop if you want the most options, if you need help finding deals, and if you care about the quality and rarity of a discount. Walmart can also fit the bill for bargain hunters who are willing to do a little digging. Both retailers host huge savings events in the summer and before the holidays, which is when they bring their best deals to the table.

If you're already an Amazon Prime or Walmart+ member, you might be inclined to peruse the respective retailer's wares first. It might give you exclusive or early access to certain deals.

Ultimately, though, you're not doing yourself any favors by being loyal to a single retailer. One of the best ways to make sure you're getting the very best deal is by cross-checking prices across the web, comparing offers at Amazon, Walmart, and elsewhere… especially elsewhere. For what it's worth, we have a lot of luck at Best Buy when it comes to deals on big-ticket items like TVs and laptops — and it's not swarming with questionable third-party sellers. (Not yet, anyway.) Smart shoppers know all of their options.

For extra help finding the best, most up-to-date discounts on popular tech, consider bookmarking Mashable shopping experts' dedicated deals coverage. We only highlight the best deals we've personally vetted at Amazon, Walmart, and beyond.

Senior Shopping Reporter Leah Stodart, Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard, and Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino contributed to this story.

Headphones and speaker deals live in Amazons Big Spring Sale: Save on Sony, Bose, Sonos, and more

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:14
Best headphone and speaker deals ahead of Amazon's spring sale Best headphone deal Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones $261.90 (Save $113.05) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds $219 (Save $80) Get Deal Best Bluetooth speaker deal JBL Charge 5 $119.95 (Save $60) Get Deal

It's confirmed: Amazon's Big Spring Sale is just around the corner, and we've already got our eyes on the best headphones deals ahead of the official kick-off on March 25.

Though the sale itself focuses on more seasonally-centric items like grilling equipment and gardening supplies, last year we saw plenty of headphones and speakers deals go live during the week-long event. While we don't expect as dramatic markdowns as Amazon tends to offer during Prime Day or Black Friday, most of this sale is open to all shoppers — not just Prime members — making it a decent time to double-check your shopping list, whether you're in the market for a new TV or some Tile trackers.

SEE ALSO: The best laptop deals ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale — it's all about MacBooks so far

So far, we've seen price drops from most major brands, including Bose, Sony, Sennheiser, JBL, and Apple. We'll be updating this list as the sale draws nearer — we keep a close eye on the headphones and speaker markets year-round, so we'll only include deals that are legitimately harder to find.

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The best Kindle deals in Amazons Spring Sale

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:14
Best early Kindle deals Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle $449.97 (save $60) Get Deal Best Kindle Colorsoft deal Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Essentials Bundle $327.97 (save $35) Get Deal Best Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Essentials Bundle $251.97 (save $25) Get Deal Best Kindle Paperwhite deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle $196.97 (save $20) Get Deal Best basic Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Essentials Bundle $146.97 (save $15) Get Deal

After weeks of anticipation, Amazon finally launched its Big Spring Sale dates, to run from March 25-31. The seasonal sale brings deals on springtime favorites to get you ready for a new season.

While we wait for the official sale to drop, we're looking out for the early deals, especially on Amazon's flagship devices. Our favorites, as always, are Amazon's Kindles. Having tried nearly every model in the line-up, we can safely say that Kindles are fantastic e-readers, well suited for anyone, whether you're an avid annotator or shopping on a budget.

Single Kindle devices have yet to go on sale ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. However, you can save when purchasing a Kindle in an Essentials Bundle, that comes with everything you need to kick-off your reading journey. Here are the best early deals on Kindles to start shopping now.

Best Kindle Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle $449.97
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In late 2024, the Kindle Scribe got an update, providing a redesigned screen with flush display to better emulate a notebook. If you're a reader and a notetaker — your book collection is likely full of dogeared pages and highlighted paragraphs — the Kindle Scribe gives you the option to highlight lines and leave notes in the margins. Plus if you feel inspired, turn to the device's notebook feature to start writing your own masterpiece.

Right now, the best deal ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale is on the redesigned Kindle Scribe. When it's bundled with the premium pen, plant-based leather portfolio, and a power adaptor, you can find the whole package for $449.97, saving you $60 for 12% off.

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The best deals on tablets in Amazons Big Spring Sale 2025

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:14

Get ready, because Amazon's Big Spring Sale is just a few days away. Running from March 25 to 31, the event will mostly feature deals on spring essentials and outdoor items, but that doesn't mean it'll be completely devoid of tech deals. Case in point: A bunch of tablets are on sale ahead of the event, including some fan favorites, and we foresee them getting even better over the course of the next few days.

So far, we're finding some pretty decent discounts on iPads, Amazon Fire Tablets, and others that we think are worth giving a look. Like we said though, you may want to hold off on buying anything until the official start of the sale, because we have a feeling that these prices are going to drop even more.

SEE ALSO: Amazon has a lot of Apple Watch deals ahead of its Big Spring Sale, but shoppers should still wait to buy

If you (or your kid) are in need of a new tablet, check out our favorite early deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale below. And stay tuned to our coverage throughout the event, because we'll be updating you on all the best deals as soon as they pop up.

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The best laptop deals in the Amazon Big Spring Sale — its all about MacBooks so far

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:14

While Amazon isn't normally the best place to score laptop deals on any given day, it tends to beef up its selection and ramp up its discounts for certain sitewide sales it puts on throughout the year. Prime Day and Black Friday are the main ones, of course, but don't sleep on the retail giant's Big Spring Sale, either.

Amazon has just confirmed that its seasonal savings event is returning for the second year in a row from March 25 to 31. Though the event is centered around warm-weather essentials (think outdoor gear and cleaning supplies), last year's inaugural Big Spring Sale snuck in a bunch of good deals on electronics, including a handful of laptops; Mashable's Shopping team expects Amazon to give its 2025 programming a similar treatment.

SEE ALSO: Amazon announces Big Spring Sale dates and deals: Everything you need to know

In the lead-up to the Big Spring Sale, we've sifted through Amazon's listings and already found several worthwhile laptop deals of up to 23% off. That includes all-time lows on the the Microsoft Surface Pro 11, two Asus gaming laptops, and the brand-new M4 Apple MacBook Airs, which only just debuted on March 12; on-page coupons take $50 off their already reasonable list prices. (There's a chance they could get even cheaper once the event actually starts: Last year, an M3 MacBook Air that launched two weeks prior was $95 off for the Big Spring Sale.)

Read on for our running list of Amazon's best Big Spring Sale laptop deals. We'll continue to update it with the latest pricing and availability ahead of (and during) the event, so check back often. Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.

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The best fitness tracker deals in Amazons Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:14

Spring has sprung, which can only mean one thing: Another Amazon sale event is upon us.

No, it's not time for Prime Day quite yet, but it is time for yet another Big Spring Sale from the retail giant. Running from March 25 to 31, the sale will serve as a mini Prime Day of sorts, but with a focus on spring essentials, outdoor products, and much more. So, if you've been amping yourself to throw a big ol' BBQ once the weather allows for it, you're going to want to keep an eye on this sale.

SEE ALSO: Best non-watch heart rate monitors — keep your wrist free without sacrificing the data you need

That also goes for our fitness fans who are looking to get in better shape before summer comes along. Amazon already has a pretty decent selection of fitness trackers on sale ahead of the event's official start date from brands like Garmin, Apple, and even Oura Ring (with more to come). Read on to find our favorite fitness tracker deals ahead of the Amazon Big Spring sale so far, and stay tuned to this page as the event kicks off — we'll be updating our list as new deals go live.

Let's start tackling our fitness goals we made at beginning of the year, but at a discount.

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20+ of the best Ninja deals in Amazons Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:13

SAVE UP TO 36%: Ahead of the official Amazon Big Spring Sale, Ninja kitchen appliances like blenders, air fryers, coffee makers, countertop ovens, and more are up to 36% off at Amazon.

Best Ninja deals ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale: Best Ninja blender deal Ninja Mega Kitchen System $139.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best Ninja coffee maker deal Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System $199.99 (save $30) Get Deal Best Ninja countertop oven deal Ninja Double Stack XL countertop oven and air fryer $249.99 (save $100) Get Deal

Ninja makes some of the most innovative and useful kitchen appliances that make meal prep so much easier. A few years ago, the internet fell in love with the Ninja Creami's ability to make frozen treats on-demand at home. Now we have all eyes on the brand new Ninja Swirl which gives us the ability to live in frozen yogurt bliss this summer. In addition to incredible treats, Ninja also makes awesome kitchen appliance staples like blenders, air fryers, and coffee makers.

If your kitchen could make use of fresh small appliances, we're seeing some sweet discounts on Ninja products ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale's official kickoff. Skip the buying chaos and grab these great appliance deals before the sale starts. These are some of our favorites.

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The Ninja Mega Kitchen System is the queen of versatility. It's a full-size blender with a 72-ounce capacity pitcher, a personal smoothie maker, and a powerful food processor. This do-it-all model is perfect for anyone who has a small kitchen, not much storage space left, or anyone who prefers uncluttered countertops. The Ninja Mega Kitchen System usually sells for $199.99 but ahead of the Amazon Spring Sale, it's on sale for just $139.99.

The blender's 1500 watt base works great for blending, pureeing, and crushing. The included food processor bowl can hold up to eight cups of ingredients which means it's great for making fresh salsa, homemade pesto, mixing cookie dough, and blending nut butters.

For quick breakfasts before heading out the door, the included 16-ounce Nutri Ninja cup is perfect for making a single-serving smoothie. The to-go lid is also convenient for taking breakfast on the road.

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No one needs to deal with a coffee maker that's on the fritz in the morning. If you're looking for a smooth and easy machine to use each morning that comes with ultimate versatility, check out the Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System. This model usually sells for $229.99, but it's on sale ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale for only $199.99 which means you'll save $30.

The Ninja DualBrew can make your morning coffee via a K-Cup pod or ground coffee. It'll produce everything from a single cup to a full carafe of drip coffee. The built-in frother adds a coffee-house touch to your coffee creations, but it neatly tucks into the side of the machine for easy storage.

The machine also has a hot water button which works great for tea drinks, hot chocolate, or adding hot water to your morning's bowl of instant oatmeal.

More Ninja coffee maker dealsBest Ninja countertop oven deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Double Stack XL $249.99 at Amazon
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We're getting into warmer months and means you might be less included to turn on the oven for dinner, risking heating up your home even more. The summer is an especially great time to take advantage of electric countertop ovens like the Ninja Double Stack XL. This model features two different cooking areas and 12 cooking options. The double oven option gives extra versatility when cooking, baking at different temperatures and on different timers. The 12 options include bake, broil, reheat, keep warm, toast, bagel, air fry, pizza, oven roast, and more. There's even a convection bake setting which is perfectly for making cookies.

Ninja says this model can fit up to six salmon filets, a 4.5 pound chicken, or six slices of bread. This deal includes the countertop oven, two sheet pans, two wire racks, an air fryer basket, and a crumb tray. While the Ninja Double Stack XL usually sells for $349.99, it's discounted ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale to $249.99 which means you'll be saving $100.

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The best kitchen deals to shop in Amazons Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:13

In case you haven’t heard, Amazon’s hosting its first big sale of the year: The Amazon Big Spring Sale, which officially kicks off on March 25. It’s basically like Prime Day, but everyone can take advantage of the deals, not just Prime members. If you're eager to shop the sale, we're already seeing great discounts.

Top kitchen deals ahead of the Amazon Spring Sale Best coffee maker deal Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker $59.99 (save $40) Get Deal Best air fryer deal Ninja Air Fryer Pro (AF141) $89.99 (save $30) Get Deal Best ice maker deal DUMOS Countertop Ice Maker $49.93 (save $20.06) Get Deal

As you'd expect, the pre-sale is chock-full of discounted products across a wide range of categories, including kitchen and home goods. From high-end cookware to air fryers and everything in between, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is a great opportunity to upgrade your kitchen setup or snag some early Mother's Day gifts.

Here are our top picks for the best kitchen deals to shop ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

Best deal for the coffee fanatic Opens in a new window Credit: Keurig Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker $89.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $10 Get Deal Why we like it

If you’re looking for a compact coffee maker that’ll get the job done without taking up too much counter space (or breaking the bank), Amazon has the Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker on sale for $89.99. That’s a $10 discount on a quality coffee machine from a trusted brand.

It also comes in multiple fun colors, like dusty rose and evergreen. Added bonus: the K-Mini is compatible with any K-Cup pod, so you can use your favorite coffee, tea, or hot cocoa.

Best air fryer deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Air Fryer Pro (AF141) $102.99 at Amazon
$119.99 Save $17 Get Deal Why we like it

Air fryers are the new must-have kitchen appliance, and right now, you can score a major deal on the Ninja Air Fryer Pro (AF141). It’s 14% off, or $102.99 instead of $119.99.

With the Ninja Air Fryer Pro, you can air fry, roast, reheat, and dehydrate a wide variety of foods, from crispy chicken wings to homemade french fries to beef jerky and more. It has a five-quart capacity, an auto-shutoff function, and a chef-inspired 20-recipe booklet to help you get started.

Best ice maker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dumos DUMOS Countertop Ice Maker $49.93 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $20.06 Get Deal Why we like it

If you’re looking for a portable ice maker, the DUMOS Countertop Ice Maker is exactly what you need, and it’s on sale for $49.93, down from $69.99.

This little ice maker makes nine bullet-shaped ice cubes in just six minutes. All you have to do is fill the water tank, turn it on, and it'll start churning out ice instantly. It's a great appliance for hosting parties, entertaining guests, or just having a steady supply of ice on hand.

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The best Roomba deals in Amazons Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:13

Amazon's decision to ghost its acquisition of iRobot in January 2024 hasn't kept Roombas from participating in any of Amazon's big sale events. Its upcoming Big Spring Sale (from March 25 to 31) will probably be no different, though Roomba deals are trickling in slower than robot vacuums on sale from other brands.

SEE ALSO: The Roborock Saros 10R aces one thing that most other robot vacuums can't

Either way, Amazon's Big Spring Sale might not be the wisest time to buy a Roomba this year. It just so happens that iRobot casually completely overhauled the Roomba lineup in the middle of March, with a fleet of new Roombas becoming available to purchase just two days before Amazon's sale starts.

This heavily deviates from iRobot's typical release schedule. Could it be an attempt to mitigate iRobot's increasingly bleak financial situation as of late? Unclear, but I do know that iRobot finally closed most of the gaps its previous lineup had, feature-wise and cost-efficiency wise — so opting for one of those may be a smarter purchase, even if they're at full price. Only a few older Roombas on sale now would be a worthwhile purchase over these new packed ones (especially when robot vacuums on sale from Roborock and Dreame have more features for less money).

I'm tracking the worthwhile Roomba deals at Amazon's Big Spring Sale below, and will give a specific shout out if any deals pop up that'd be worthwhile over another brand. Note: Any deal marked with a 🔥 has dropped to a record-low price at Amazon.

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10+ self-emptying robot vacuums on sale in Amazons Spring Sale

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:13
A peek at the best early Amazon spring sale deals on self-emptying robot vacuums Budget pick Shark AI Ultra AV2511AE $299.99 at Amazon (save $300) Get Deal Best self-emptying deal with self-washing and drying mopping padsa Roborock Qrevo Master $799.99 at Amazon (save $600) Get Deal

Unless you're really trying to save space on the floor, there's little reason to not opt for a self-emptying robot vacuum these days. Automated vacuuming likely means more frequent vacuuming, and more frequent vacuuming means faster dustbin filling. And at this point, that shouldn't be your problem.

Automatic dustbin emptying has become such a mainstream robot vacuum feature that a ton of self-emptying robot vacs are solidly in the sub-$500 range — and even more models join that club when there's a big sale event. The latest one happens to line up perfectly with spring cleaning season: Amazon's second Big Spring Sale is happening between March 25 and March 31. And Amazon is extremely well-versed in robot vacuum deals.

SEE ALSO: iRobot just completely overhauled its lineup with 8 new Roombas for 2025

With multiple new record-low prices already popping up in the week before the sale starts, your budget could wind up covering even more convenience-related features than you originally expected — further minimizing the amount of time you spend doing maintenance-related tasks for the vacuum. If you're set on a robot vacuum that mops, many self-empty docks in the list below also have water tanks and fans for self-washing and drying of the mopping pads after each use.

I'm tracking the best deals on self-emptying robot vacuum deals ahead of Amazon's sale below. Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.

Best self-emptying robot vacuum deal ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Qrevo Master $799.99 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $600 Get Deal Why we like it

When my favorite robot vacuum from 2024 drops to a new record-low price, of course that's the deal I'm going to recommend. But the deal looks even better when put in context with a 2025 Roborock that I'm testing right now. Compared to the 2025 Saros 10R, which goes for $1,599.99, you'd be getting a premium Roborock from 2024 with almost all of the same features for half the price.

The Qrevo Master obviously empties its own dustbin, but it extends that automated maintenance to automatic mopping pad washing and drying (plus automatic water tank refills) in that same dock. In my experience, this self-sustaining mopping pad situation makes me way more likely to actually use the robot mop — because otherwise, I end up forgoing a mopping cycle all together because I don't feel like washing the dirty pad by hand all the time.

The Qrevo Master also brings home premium features like flexible corner and edge mopping, automatic mop lifting when carpet is sensed, and a livestream pet camera. Its 10,000 Pa of suction power isn't as juicy as the 20,000 Pa on the pricey Saros 10R, but it's still more powerful than most other vacuums in this list.

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15+ robot vacuums on sale in the Amazon Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:13
A peek at the best robot vacuum deals at Amazon Budget pick Dreame D10 Plus Gen 2 with self-empty station 269.99 (save $130 with on-page coupon) Get Deal Best self-washing and drying mopping pad deal Roborock Qrevo Master 799.99 (save $600) Get Deal

So you didn't buy a robot vacuum on sale during Black Friday. If spring cleaning season — and the past few months of vacuuming by hand — has you regretting that, you're getting another chance with Amazon's upcoming Big Spring Sale.

Running March 25 to 31, the second annual Big Spring Sale should have a similar vibe to Prime Day when it comes to deals. The main difference is that most Big Spring Sale deals are open to anyone, regardless of whether you're a Prime member or not. (The ones that are exclusive to Prime members will be marked with a red "Prime Spring Deal" sticker.)

SEE ALSO: Need a robot vacuum that actually works on carpet? These 3 performed the best in my home.

March is inherently an auspicious month for the past year's biggest robot vacuums to hit new record-low prices. That's because many of them have been upstaged by new flagship robot vacuums that were announced at CES in January. This year, iRobot (known for skipping CES) also deviated from its typical release schedule and completely overhauled the Roomba lineup in mid-March. The new Roombas happen to become available to buy two days before the Big Spring Sale starts, so it wouldn't be surprising to see better Roomba deals on older Roombas than we did during Black Friday.

We all know that Amazon never waits until the official calendar dates of its sales to drop deals, so I'm already tracking the best robot vacuum deals ahead of the kickoff on March 25. Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.

Best robot vacuums deals ahead of Amazon's spring sale Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Qrevo Master 🔥 $799.99 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $600 Get Deal Why we like it

More than 40% off a $1,399.99 robot vacuum just sounds like a good deal without any other context. And that's totally accurate. But my brain framed it in a way that makes it look like even more of a steal: You'd be getting a premium robot vacuum and mop combo that washes and dries its own mopping pads and avoids small obstacles and has a pet camera for half the price of the 2025 Roborock flagship I'm currently testing, the $1,599.99 Roborock Saros 10R.

I'm so psyched to see this new record-low price on my favorite vacuum from 2024. The biggest difference between the Qrevo Master and the new Saros 10R are suction power, as the Saros 10R doubles the Qrevo Master's 10,000 Pa. But the Qrevo Master was still more than powerful enough to do a sufficient job on my hard floors and rugs when I was testing it. However, it earned my top spot because of its attentive mopping. Spinning mopping pads are much more exhaustive scrubbers than one big, flat mopping pad in my book. One pad on the Qrevo Master even swings out on a hinge to mop along edges and in corners.

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Tons of air purifiers on deep discounts in the Amazon Big Spring Sale — just in time for allergy season

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:12

SAVE UP TO 37%: The Amazon Big Spring Sale has discounts on air purifiers from brands like Coway, Dyson, LG, Shark, and more.

Best air purifier deals during Amazon's spring sale Best overall deal Coway Airmega 200M (white) $155.87 (save $74.12) Get Deal Best Dyson deal Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Gen1 HP10 $399.95 (save $130.04) Get Deal Best air purifier for design LG PuriCare AeroTower $329.99 (save $70) Get Deal

We have plenty to celebrate in the spring like flowers, warmer weather, sunshine, and great discounts during the Amazon Big Spring Sale, which officially kicks off on March 25. Unfortunately, spring also comes with a tint of dread for those of us who suffer from seasonal allergies. Those blossoms look fantastic but they come with plenty of pollen that can be bothersome for anyone with pollen allergies. Equipping your home with an air purifier is one of the simplest ways to cut down on allergens and dust in the air.

Just in time for spring allergy season, the Amazon has discounts on some of the best air purifiers ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale. You'll be able to find the best model for your home or apartment based on the size of your space and the design you prefer.

Even if you don't deal with spring allergies, an air purifier is great for keeping indoor air clean if the area you live in is prone to wildfire smoke or you deal with pet allergies. They can also be perfect for getting rid of odors from cooking. Boiled down, every home could benefit from breathing in clean air. Here are some of our favorite air purifier discounts to shop ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

Best overall deal Opens in a new window Credit: Coway Coway Airmega 200M (white) $155.87 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $74.12 Get Deal Why we like it

The Coway Airmega 200M wastes no time when it comes to cleaning the air. In a 316 square-foot space, the Coway takes under 13 minutes to completely filter the air or under 30 minutes in a space up to 874 square feet. Coway designed this model with three layers of filtration with an initial pre-filter to capture hair and dust mites, which leaves the important HEPA filter cleaner for tasks that include filtering out pollen, germs, viruses, and fine dust.

The Coway Airmega 200M usually costs $229.99 but it's discounted to just $155.87 ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Be sure to snag the white colorway to score this sale price.

Best Dyson deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Gen1 HP10 $399.95 at Amazon
$529.99 Save $130.04 Get Deal Why we like it

Dyson is the master of manipulating airflow, making some of the best fans, purifiers, and hair dryers we've ever used. The Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Gen1 HP10 lives up to the brand's high standards, offering HEPA filtration, a fan for warm nights, and a heater for chilly winter days. This three-in-one model usually sells for $529.99, but it's discounted ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale to $399.95. The 25% discount means you'll be saving an impressive $130.

Aside from incredible performance, the Dyson comes with a remote control which is one of the most convenient features that not all air purifiers can claim. Of course, it comes with plenty of features related to the function that are excellent, too. For one, the oscillation goes up to 350 degrees and the fully sealed HEPA filter gives you reassurance the air is cleaner. Night mode is also great since it lowers the display lighting and sends the purifiers into its quietest operation mode.

Instead of buying a fan to keep your cool in the summer and a portable heater to warm up a chilly bedroom in the winter, the Dyson is here to do both, and it'll purifier the air while keeping you at a comfortable temperature.

Best air purifier for design Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG PuriCare AeroTower Air Purifier $329.99 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $70 Get Deal Why we like it

While plenty of air purifiers get bragging rights of coming with great HEPA filters, not many get high marks when it comes to the overall appearance. If you're interested in keeping indoor air clean thanks to a purifier that's also aesthetically pleasing, the LG PuriCare AeroTower is a great option. The tower design makes it look more aligned with an interesting piece of furniture instead of a piece purely for function. Its slim build means its also great if you don't have much floor space to dedicate to an air purifier.

The LG PuriCare also gets extra credit for being certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly, a program run by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. This certification means this model is especially great for those who deal with seasonal allergies or asthma. The NanoFiber True HEPA used in this model can trap 99.97% of particles that tend to cause trouble like dust, pollen, and smoke.

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The best security camera deals in Amazons Big Spring Sale 2025

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:12
The best early Amazon Big Spring Sale security camera deals: Best Arlo Security Camera Deal Arlo Pro 5S 2K Spotlight Camera $119.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best TP-Link Security Camera Deal TP-Link Tapo 2K QHD Security Camera $29.99 (save $10) Get Deal

Looking for an easy and affordable way to keep a watchful eye over your home? Shop Amazon's Big Spring Sale right now, where you can find deals on the best security cameras sprouting up like the colorful flowers the season itself brings. We're talking brands like Arlo, TP-Link, and much more rounding out what's available right now, all at a great price that you can go ahead and shop.

But if you don't have time to sift through all of what's currently available, we totally get it. That's why we've gone ahead and curated some of our favorite picks for you.

We'll be updating this list as the sale goes on, so keep checking back to see additional discounts as they pop up throughout the event. There are a wide variety of brands and form factors that could go on sale at any moment.

Best Arlo security camera deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Arlo Pro 5S 2K Spotlight Camera $119.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $60.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Keep an eye on your home day or night with this feature-rich outdoor wireless camera. With 2K HDR video quality, it offers livestreaming and notification delivery with motion activation and alerts to keep you abreast of what's happening outside. Use the included Arlo app to activate a remote siren, use color night vision, and its integrated spotlight to see what's really happening outdoors when you can't physically peek out of the window. With a 160-degree field of view and small footprint, this small camera has a large feature set and everything you need to keep you and your loved ones safe without having to move from the sofa. Plus, get more features and storage space with a paid Arlo Secure plan with a monthly fee.

Best TP-Link security camera deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon TP-Link Tapo 2K QHD Security Camera $29.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $10.00 Get Deal Why we like it

This affordable camera is even cheaper right now, and it's an excellent indoor option for just about any household. With 2K resolution that offers crisp and crystal clear imagery, it's a super versatile camera that you can use both indoors and outdoors. It boasts an IP66 rating so it can stand up to the elements, including rain and dust, and it can be mounted to any metal surface thanks to its magnetic base, meaning it's simple to set up and get going. It features night vision with a built-in sensor and two spotlights, and up to 30 feet of viewing with its IR light. Plus, it uses AI to detect people, pets, and cars and will alert you via app to keep you in the loop on what's happening in and out of your home.

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The Amazon Big Spring Sale is BIG on smart home — check out the best live deals

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:12

UPDATE: Mar. 18, 2025, 9:30 a.m. EDT This list has been updated to show current deal pricing.

The best Amazon Big Spring Sale smart home deals Smart switch deals Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch $21.99 (Save $8) Get Deal Smart security deals Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi Smart Lock with Door Sensor $149.99 (Save $30) Get Deal Smart smoke detector deals X-Sense Smart Smoke Detectors with SBS50 Base Station $97.49 (Save $42.50) Get Deal Smart light deals Kasa Smart Light Bulbs $15.99 (Save $9) Get Deal

What goes in your smart home? Today, home tech can be used to automate all sorts of tasks around the house. Smart switches help us control lighting and smart systems in our home, smart lights give us great control over our home's ambience and respond to our commands, while smart scales help us gain a better understanding of our personal health. Most of the time, individual smart tech can be connected to a smart assistant or hub, to give us vocal control and more.

Whatever your automation aims, now is a great time to invest. Amazon's Big Spring Sale is here with a huge offering of smart tech deals for you to scoop up, like $30 off the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi Smart Lock. The Amazon Big Spring Sale lasts from March 25-31. Here are the best smart home deals of the Big Spring Sale:

Smart switch deals Opens in a new window Credit: Kasa Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch $21.99 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $8 Get Deal Why we like it

What if you could talk to your switches? The Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch turns your light switch into a multi-functional control node with access to integrated smart home tech. With a touch, use it to dim your smart lights, or speak to it to turn the lights on when your hands are full. When you're out, you can even interact with the smart switch to control your lights via the Kasa App.

For many, the most useful parts of the Kasa Matter Smart Dimmer Switch will be its simple integrations and its timers. Matter is the smart home protocol that integrates with multiple systems, including Alexa, Google Home, and more, meaning that you can connect this switch to tech from lots of different brands. When you do, its timers and scheduling empower you to ensure your lights and devices are off when you're out of the house, and on when you need them.

Right now, the Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch is on sale for $21.99, saving you $8, or 27%.

More smart switch dealsSmart security deals Opens in a new window Credit: Ultraloq Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi Smart Lock $149.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $30 Get Deal Why we like it

Smart locks are some of the most useful smart home technology around. Unlock your door remotely for a house painter, or create a lock code to give out to a BNB guest, smart locks give you many more ways to play with security. The Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi Smart Lock is an 8-in-1 entry pad.

Set up the Ultraloq with a biometric thumb print to come and go with a touch. The Ultraloq might have lots of ways to gain access digitally, but it also includes two mechanical keys that turn in a hidden keyhole behind the biometric scanner.

Right now the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro WiFi Smart Lock is on sale for $149.99, saving you 17%, or $30.

More smart security dealsSmart alarm deals Opens in a new window Credit: X-Sense X-Sense Smart Smoke Detectors with SBS50 Base Station $97.49 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $42.50 Get Deal Why we like it

What's the benefit of a smart smoke detector? Immediate notice.

While traditional smoke detectors can be impossible to ignore when you're home, they don't do much if a fire breaks out while the house is empty. The X-Sense Smart Smoke Detectors with SBS50 Base Station is made to let you know anytime it senses smoke in your home, whether you're there or away. Set it up to get smart alerts on your phone whenever smoke is sensed.

Right now, shop the Amazon Big Spring Sale to get the X-Sense Smart Smoke Detectors with SBS50 Base Station for $97.49 to save 30%, or $42.50.

More smart alarm dealsSmart light deals Opens in a new window Credit: Kasa Kasa Smart Light Bulbs $15.99 at Amazon
$24.99 Save $9.00 Get Deal Why we like it

There are few simpler ways to tweak the ambience of your room than to invest in smart lights. Kasa Smart Light Bulbs have vast palettes of available color available and dim to match your needs.

Tweak these using the Kasa smart app or set them to automatically adjust with natural light. As LED bulbs, they use less energy than traditional light bulbs, but with energy monitoring and scheduling tools, you'll be able to tune them to save more by ensuring they're always off when you're out of the house.

As of now, the Kasa Smart Light Bulbs are on sale for $15.99, saving you $9, or 36%.

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The best outdoor deals to shop in the Amazon Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:12
The best Big Spring Sale outdoor deals at a glance: Best portable speaker deal Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 (Lilac) $199.99 (save $70) Get Deal Best camp lighting deal Mpowered Luci Solar String Lights $32.97 (save $21.98) Get Deal Best cooler deal RTIC Ultra-Tough Soft Cooler $108.49 (save $51.50) Get Deal Best hydration deal LifeStraw Go Series Water Bottle (22 ounces, clear) $37.82 (save $7.13) Get Deal Best camping kitchen deal Coleman Pack-Away Portable Camp Kitchen $95.07 (save $19.92) Get Deal Best portable power station deal Anker Solix C1000 Portable Power Station $499 (save $569) Get Deal

As spring flowers bloom and temperatures rise, Amazon is celebrating with the annual Big Spring Sale. The sale officially kicks off on March 25, but we're already seeing great discounts. These price drops are the perfect time to make sure your summer backyard setup has all the essentials for a great season. It's also time to grab the camping gear that's been packed away for months to check on what needs to be replaced for this coming season.

If you're shopping for outdoor deals this spring, Amazon has you covered. From coolers to tents to solar-powered fairy lights, you're in for some great discounts that are sure to make this a memorable and super functional outdoor season. Check out some of our favorites.

Best portable speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ultimate Ears Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 (Blue) $129.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $70 Get Deal Why we like it

Every outdoor adventure could use a portable Bluetooth speaker. Whether you prefer to jam out to classic rock ballads around the campfire or chill out with jazz in the morning, the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 packs in mighty sound that comes with some major benefits when it comes to life outdoors. For starters, the speaker can get up to 20 hours of battery life before it needs a recharge, which can be great for long weekends at the cabin. The 147-foot range is also ideal for bringing sound to the party and it also had drop protection of up to about three feet.

It truly shines when it comes to being not only waterproof but floating. Ultimate Ears considers the Megaboom 4 to be "virtually indestructible," which feels worthy of bringing it along on summer's outdoor adventures. The speaker usually costs $199.99, but ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale the blue option is down to just $129.99.

Best camping deal Opens in a new window Credit: Mpowered Mpowered Luci Solar String Lights $32.97 at Amazon
$54.95 Save $21.98 Get Deal Why we like it

There's something so satisfying about charging with the power of the sun and reaping the benefits of free power. The Mpowered Luci Solar String Lights are the perfect campsite or backyard addition this summer with a solar-powered battery that can last for up to 20 hours. The 18-foot string usually sells for $54.95 but ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, the strand it down to just $32.97 which works out to a 40% discount.

Since the Mpowered Luci lights can be used both indoors and out, they're designed with waterproof and weatherproof materials. The 18-foot strand features 20 lights that can display in four different light modes. The lights also serve as a power bank, so you can harness the solar-powered battery to recharge your devices via the USB port.

Best cooler deal Opens in a new window Credit: RTIC RTIC Ultra Tough Soft Cooler $108.49 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $51.50 Get Deal Why we like it

Hydration is key when it comes to warm spring and summer adventures spent outdoors which is why a solid cooler is always needed. Enter the RTIC Ultra-Tough Soft Cooler with storage capacity for up to 40 cans. The insulated bag is great for summer days spent at the lake or the pool or when packing along a picnic for the day. The leakproof design uses a waterproof zipper and RTIC mentions this cooler can keep foods chilled for up to two days with correct use. In part, that's thanks to the 1.5-inch thick insulation made with closed-cell foam.

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Score huge discounts on iPads in Amazons Big Spring Sale 2025

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:11
The best iPad deals ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale: Best iPad deal Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A14 Bionic, WiFi, 64GB) $269 (save $80) Get Deal Best iPad Pro deal Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) $919 (save $80) Get Deal Best iPad Mini deal Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 512GB) $699 (save $100) Get Deal Best iPad Air deal Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M2, WiFi, 128GB) $698 (save $101) Get Deal

Spring has sprung over at Amazon, with the retailer throwing a Big Spring Sale on March 25-31. This selection is set to include quite a few Apple deals, so if you've been hoping to scoop up some new tech from Apple at a low price, this will be a great time to do it.

SEE ALSO: Every foldable iPhone and iPad rumor we've heard so far

But you might not need to wait, because quite a few iPad models have been discounted ahead of the Big Spring Sale. This includes the 10th Gen iPad, the iPad Air, iPad Mini, and iPad Pro. We've included some of the best early iPad discounts that have caught our eye below, and will continue updating this list with the best discounts as they go live.

Best iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A14 Bionic, WiFi, 64GB) $269 at Amazon
$349 Save $80 Get Deal Why we like it

This is one the best iPad deals available at the moment. The 10th-gen iPad — with the A14 Bionic chip, 64GB of storage, and WiFi — is currently down to $269. This is $80 off its list price of $349. We consider this tablet to be the best iPad on a budget, saying in our roundup of the best iPads that "The iPad (10th generation) doesn't possess the flair of the Pro or Air, but it's a testament that Apple can still produce good entry-level tech."

If you're not looking for anything fancy and want a tablet to cover the basics, the 10th-gen iPad will get you where you need to go. And at this price? It's definitely worth picking up.

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Score great discounts on Apple AirTags in Amazons Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:11
The best Apple AirTag deals ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Best Bundle Deal Apple AirTags (4-Pack) $69.99 (save $29.01) Get Deal Best Solo Deal Apple AirTag $24 (save $5) Get Deal Best Accessories Deal Apple AirTag Loop $24.99 (save $4.01) Get Deal Best Alternative Deal Tile by Life360 Mate 4-Pack $55.99 (save $24) Get Deal

Ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, the retailer is offering some fantastic deals on a variety of items. Apple devices, in particular, have seen some very nice discounts, including Apple AirTags. These little devices are a lifesaver when it comes to keeping track of your items, allowing you to quickly find anything you've misplaced that's been tagged. If you've been hoping to grab one, or more, you can save on them right now ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

We've included a few of our favorite AirTag deals below, from the multi-pack to a solo tag. We've also listed some alternative deals in the event that the AirTags sell out. Have a look, stock up, and feel comfortable knowing you can keep a better eye on your devices.

The best AirTag deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag (4-Pack) $69.99 at Amazon
$99 Save $29.01 Get Deal Why we like it

Why have one AirTag when you can have four? This multi-pack is a great investment so you can have multiple AirTags right away to attach to various items. This is a great price, only $5.50 away from their lowest-ever price according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. We consider Apple's AirTags to be among the best Bluetooth trackers, so why not stock up with this four-pack while it's on sale?

More Apple AirTag deals:The best AirTag accessories deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag Loop $24.99 at Amazon
$29 Save $4.01 Get Deal Why we like it

If you're looking for an easier way to attach your AirTag to your bag or a keychain, this AirTag Loop is worth picking up. It has a lightweight design that keeps a secure hold on the AirTag inside so you can attach it to an item without any fear of it popping out or getting lost somewhere else. There are two color options to choose from as well: a lovely capri blue and a vibrant pink citrus. We've listed a few more worthy AirTag accessory deals below.

More deals on AirTag accessories:The best AirTag alternatives deal Opens in a new window Credit: Tile Tile by Life360 Mate (2024), 4-Pack (Black) $55.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $24.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The Tile Mate trackers also rank among our picks for the best Bluetooth trackers because, "in our testing, we found it to be a reliable GPS tracker that works equally well for iOS and Android." If you're looking for some alternative trackers to pick up ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, these are well worth a look, especially the Tile Mate four-pack we've listed above so you can pick up multiple trackers for a little less.

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The best MacBook deals in the Amazon Big Spring Sale: The new M4 Airs are already $50 off

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:11

Amazon doesn't offer a ton of great discounts on a huge selection of laptops year-round, but shoppers can always count on it for MacBook deals. It's never difficult to find a current or recent-gen configuration on sale there at any given time, at prices that often give Best Buy a run for its money. (That's usually where you'll see the best laptop deals across all categories — Windows, Chromebooks, gaming laptops, etc.)

Amazon's MacBook deals get especially good during its major sitewide sales (think Prime Day), and with its second-ever Big Spring Sale officially confirmed for March 25 to 31, we're expecting it to produce some of the season's best prices.

SEE ALSO: Amazon announces Big Spring Sale dates and deals: Everything you need to know

The retail giant is already pulling out some stops well before the sale gets underway. At the time of writing, the base models of the brand-new 13- and 15-inch MacBook Airs were already $50 off. (They launched less than a week ago on March 12.) Those are great deals, though you may be inclined to wait a little longer in case their discounts get even bigger: The M3 model was $95 off during Amazon's first Big Spring Sale in 2024, and it came out just two weeks prior.

Mashable's Shopping team will continue to keep track of the best MacBook deals on Amazon ahead of (and during) its Big Spring Sale, and you can check out our top picks below. Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.

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Apple AirPods are discounted in Amazons 2025 Big Spring Sale

Mashable - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 05:11
Best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals on AirPods: Best AirPods Pro deal Apple AirPods Pro 2 $199 (save $50) Get Deal Best AirPods Max deal Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) $479.99 (save $69.01) Get Deal Best Apple AirPods 4 deal Apple AirPods 4 $117 (save $12) Get Deal Best Apple AirPods 4 with ANC deal Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation $148.99 (save $30.01) Get Deal Best Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) deal Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) $137.99 (save $31.01) Get Deal

Amazon's kicking off the season in style with its Big Spring Sale, offering excellent discounts for shoppers to check out from March 25-31. If you've been waiting for Apple products to drop to low prices after the holiday season, this is your chance to scoop them up for less. AirPods, in particular, have seen some great discounts ahead of the Big Spring Sale and we've included all of the best deals here. You can find deals on everything from the AirPods Max headphones to the latest AirPods 4.

SEE ALSO: The 9 best noise-cancelling headphones we use and love

We're tracking all the best AirPods deals ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale below. Bookmark this page and keep checking back — we'll be adding new deals as they drop.

Best AirPods Pro deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $199 at Amazon
$249 Save $50 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Apple AirPods Pro 2.

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 have plenty to offer, including Active Noise Cancelation, hearing protection options, personalized spatial audio, and so much more. If you've had them on your shopping list, they've dropped down to $199 at Amazon, saving you 20% off their original list price of $249.

Best AirPods Max deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) $479.99 at Amazon
$549 Save $69.01 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Apple AirPods Max.

If headphones are more your style, the AirPods Max with USB-C are also on sale right now ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. They've dropped down $69.01 from their list price of $549 to $479.99. If you've had your eye on them, this is a great time to pick them up. We think they're a worthy investment as well, stating in our review that "the AirPods Max check off almost all the boxes for what makes an excellent pair of headphones: great sound quality, ideal battery life, easy controls, and a stylish design (sans Smart Case)."

Best AirPods 4 deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $117 at Amazon
$129 Save $12 Get Deal Why we like it

Apple's latest AirPods, the AirPods 4, have dropped to $117, which is a nice little deal to take advantage of if you've had them on your radar for some time. Keep in mind, though, that these are the earbuds without Active Noise Cancelation. If you'd prefer to have the models with noise-cancelation, the good news is you can score those at a discount right now as well! We've listed those earbud options below.

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