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The final day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale is underway: Shop deals on top tech and home products right now

The final day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale is underway right now, and you can still shop tons of deals on top tech and home products from Apple, Bose, iRobot, and more while these savings still last.
Written by Kayla Solino, Associate Editor
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The last day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale is underway right now, but don't fret. You still have time to save up to 40% (or more) on top tech and home essentials from big brands like Apple, Shark, Dyson, Bose, Roborock, Samsung, and more. And you can even still snag flagship Amazon products, like the Fire Max 11 tablet and kids Fire HD tablets, the Echo Dot, the Kindle Paperwhite, and even the newest Echo Show 8 and 15 at a discount, too. 

These are the best deals we've found during the last six days of Amazon's Big Spring Sale (and yes, we've even added in new deals that just surfaced today). Be sure to check back through the rest of the day as we keep this list and ZDNET.com updated with the best deals on tech products our experts have tested and would recommend to you before the Big Spring Sale comes to a close. 

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Best Amazon Spring Sale deals by brand 

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Best Amazon Spring Sale tech deals 

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An Echo Pop and a fifth-generation Echo Dot (left) and a fourth-generation Echo Dot (right).

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Best Amazon Spring Sale Apple deals

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Best Amazon Spring Sale robot vacuum deals 

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Best Amazon Spring Sale Laptop deals 

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Best Amazon Spring Sale home deals 

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  • 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. 

More: The best AirPods you can buy

  • 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.

Also: The best MagSafe battery packs: Expert tested

  • 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. 

Also: The best robot vacuums of 2024: Expert tested

  • 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.

More: The best tablets of 2024: Expert tested

  • 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 today the last day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale?

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is set to come to a close at the end of today (March 25), though it isn't abnormal for the retail giant to leave some deals remaining after the sale expires. Often you can still snag savings on lingering deals even a few days after a sale event, but if you've really got your eye on something we recommended grabbing it while you can -- there's no way to know what will stay on sale, if at all, or that 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.

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