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Amazon's Presidents' Day sale slashed prices on top tech, and you can still save
Presidents' Day 2024 may have just passed, but Amazon is still celebrating with lingering, near-holiday priced deals on products like tablets, TVs, headphones, robot vacuums, home goods, and even popular flagship Amazon products.
Despite Amazon's latest sale coming to a close, you can still score savings of up to 30% (or more) on top products from brands like Apple, iRobot, Beats, Bissell, Anker, Shark, Amazon and more. Now's the perfect time to shop tech for yourself or a loved one, pick up a new home gadget, or grab something you've been eyeing for a while.
Some deals are still even the same as the discounts ZDNET has seen during Black Friday and Cyber Monday -- and trust me, as someone who worked the holiday shift and beyond to find the best deals to bring to you, I'd know. So check out the best Amazon Presidents' Day Sale deals still hanging out on the site and shop with serious savings.
Best Amazon Presidents' Day Sale deals still live
- Arlo Spotlight Security Camera 3-Pack: $170 (save $180)
- Dyson V11 Cordless Stick Vacuum: $470 (save $250)
- Amazon Echo Show 15: $200 (save $80)
- Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro Portable Power Station: $1399 (save $500 with coupon)
- Apple Watch Series 9 45mm: $459 (save $70)
- Roborock Q7 Max+ Robot Vacuum and Mop: $520 (save $180 with coupon)
- Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet: $100 (save $50)
- Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera: $85 (save $45)
Best Amazon tech deals still live
- Apple iPad 10th Gen and AppleCare+ Bundle: $488 (save $30)
- Apple iPad 9th Gen: $249 (save $80)
- Renpho Eye Massager: $70 (save $60)
- Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen): $195 (save $55)
- Amazon Echo Studio: $155 (save $45)
- Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet: $100 (save $50)
- Google Pixel Watch: $200 (save $150)
- Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Tablet: $150 (save $40)
- JBL Party Box Speaker: $380 (save $170)
Best Amazon headphone deals still live
- Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) USB-C: $200 (save $49)
- Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen): $85 (save $55)
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: $249 (save $50)
- Google Pixel Buds Pro: $150 (save $50)
- Samsung Galaxy Buds FE: $80 (save $20)
- Jabra Elite 5 Wireless Earbuds: $99 (save $51)
- Jabra Elite 4 Active Wireless Earbuds: $90 (save $30)
- Jabra Elite 10 Wireless Earbuds: $200 (save $50)
- JBL Tune Flex Earbuds: $80 (save $20)
Best Amazon TV deals still live
- Insignia 32-inch Smart HD Fire TV: $100 (save $30)
- Insignia 42-inch Smart Fire TV: $150 (save $50)
- Amazon Fire TV 50-inch: $320 (save $130)
- Hisense 65-inch 4K UHD Roku TV: $400 (save $400)
- Hisense 75-inch 4K UHD Fire TV: $750 (save $400)
Best Amazon robot vacuum deals still live
- iRobot Roomba s9+ Vacuum: $600 (save $400)
- iRobot Roomba j7 Vacuum: $298 (save $300)
- iRobot Roomba 692 Vacuum: $169 (save $100)
- iRobot Roomba 671 Vacuum: $190 (save $38)
- Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop: $699 (save $401)
- Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop: $882 (save $668)
- Ecovacs Deebot N10 Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop: $400 (save $250)
- Roborock S8 Pro Vacuum and Mop: $1,400 (save $200)
Best Amazon home deals still live
- Arlo Indoor Security Camera: $50 (save $50)
- Arlo Video Doorbell Wire-Free: $78 (save $122)
- Dyson V8 Cordless Stick Vacuum: $349 (save $121)
- Shark HV322 Rocket Deluxe Pro Corded Stick Vacuum: $160 (save $90)
- Bissell Crosswave Wet/Dry Vacuum and Mop: $270 (save $142)
- Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Carpet Cleaner: $120 (save $20)
- Aquaoasis Cool Mist Humidifier: $30 (save $20)
- Bluetti AC200L Portable Power Station: $1,699 (save $300 with coupon)
- iDoo Queen Air Mattress: $70 (save $46)
- Eve Light Strip: $40 (save $40)
- Current price: $100
- Original price: $150
Right now you can get several of Amazon's flagship kids tablets for a decent discount, including the HD 7 and HD 8. The 2022 HD 8, designed for children ages 3-7, offers several designs to choose from and provides at least 32GBs of internal storage.
More: I bought this Amazon kids tablet instead of an iPad and wasn't sorry
When ZDNET expert Maria Diaz and her children reviewed the device in March 2022, she noted that the HD 8 is a "well-built, entry-level" tablet perfect for her kids' needs. "When it comes down to it, the $150 Amazon Fire HD 8 is a great, child-friendly tablet for education, games, and entertainment. Its 13-hour battery life means that you'll need to charge it less often than other competitors, and the combination of a durable case and screen ensures the integrity of the Fire tablet for years to come," Diaz wrote in her review.
The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet, designed for kids ages 6-12 is also on sale.
- Current price: $200
- 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 during Amazon's Winter Sale, matching the prices we saw during the 2023 holiday season.
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.
Does Amazon have a Presidents' Day sale?
Yes, Amazon does offer significant sales and discounts ahead of Presidents' Day 2024. In fact, many of the retail giant's Presidents' Day deals are already live with sales underway, overlapping with the Amazon Valentine's Day sale. With less than a week between the two holidays, there's lots of savings to be had for consumers.