These are the 5 best Amazon deals you can find right now

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Amazon is a minefield when you're searching for a good deal on a great product. So often, you'll find deals on items that sound great only to have them arrive broken or work properly for the first few weeks before breaking beyond repair. You've got to be diligent when you buy anything online, sometimes even when you know and trust the brand. To help save you some time, I've gone through pages and pages of Amazon deals to find the best offers available right now and to decipher what the sale prices actually are. Today you'll find a variety from DIY to electronics to smart home and kitchen products, and even a comfy blanket to get you through the rest of winter.

1. A DeWalt tool set for the lowest price ever

Whether you consider yourself to be handy with a set of tools or you just really want to learn a new hands-on skill, the right equipment is essential. This DeWalt tool kit includes tools you might not already have in your collection, and it's an Amazon Deal of the Day. For $399 ($200 off the regular price), you'll get an impact driver, a hammer drill, a circular saw, a reciprocating saw, and a flashlight that stands on its own. It all comes in a convenient case for easy storage. The impact driver and hammer drill run on a 20V lithium ion battery, the most powerful consumer option for a more efficient workflow. Did I mention this is the lowest we've ever seen this kit sell for? It came close once for $450 over a year and a half ago.

Get the DeWalt DCK592L2 Premium 5-Tool Combo Kit for $399 and save $200

2. Charging cables for under $10

The charging cable that came with your phone or tablet is fine... for a while. But it always gets tangled and the wire cover near the plug is starting to rip, which means the wires will be expose, and they'll rip too. So why not replace it before it becomes a source of frustration? Right now you can pick up Anker USB-C or lightning cables at a discount using one of the follow codes. We love these cables because they're braided, which protects them and prevents tangling. They also charge just as fast as your proprietary cable, so you won't notice a difference in charging times.

3. A new comforter for a more luxurious night's rest

If you've had the same blanket for years, even if you wash it as often as you should, it's probably getting worn out. So why not replace it for less than $30? This comforter is designed to be comfy on its own or to be used as a duvet insert. With more than 5,000 positive reviews , this blanket typically sells for around $32, but you can save a few bucks right now.

Get the Utopia Bedding Queen Comforter for $28.04 and save $6

4. The all-new Echo Spot on sale for the first time

Last fall, Amazon announced a new Echo lineup, including a re-imagined Echo, the new Echo Plus for smart homes, and the Echo Spot, a smaller, more adorable version of the Echo Show. The Spot ($129.99) was the last to ship in late December, but now it's finally available for everyone, and Amazon is starting things off with a sale when you buy two, giving you the option to save $20/Spot when you buy two.

I gotta say when I first heard about the Spot, I wasn't sure I'd like it. A round screen would be strange for watching videos, but it's actually quite charming (and you won't really use it to watch more than the occasional movie trailer anyway). It's perfect as a desktop or bedside table clock, with customizable clock faces and the ability to disable video call drop-ins for privacy's sake.

Get two Echo Spot smart speakers for $220 and save $40

5. A slow cooker perfect for game day parties

We've tested a lot of slow cookers, and this Crock-Pot scored highly across the board, especially when it comes to price. What really sets it apart is the locking lid that makes it easy to prepare food to bring with you to a pot luck or a big, annual football viewing party (hint hint). The low price doesn't hurt its appeal either. Usually selling for around $30, you can pick it up for just $25 right now. The only thing to note with this particular slow cooker is there's no on-board timer, so be sure to set one on your phone.

Get the Crock-Pot 6-quart Cook & Carry Portable Slow Cooker for $24.99 and save $5

Prices are accurate at the time this article was published, but may change over time.