The best Costco deals to compete with Prime Day: TVs, Apple devices, and more

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Summer sale season is here, and Amazon Prime Day is happening now. But Amazon isn't the only place to find strong deals: Costco's Member Appreciation Days event is also happening this week, bringing new price cuts to the wholesale retailer.

Also: The best Prime Day deals we've found so far

Costco is a membership-based wholesale retailer. While non-members can shop with a guest account online, only members can access the full savings for the store's sales events (non-members can expect a 5% markup on purchases, and some deals are members-only). Memberships start at $65 a year (and you can sometimes find membership deals).

I'm a big Costco shopper and card-carrying Executive Member. And as a commerce editor, I'm here to help you sort through the sales and find the best deals possible. Here are my favorite Costco deals to compete with Amazon right now.

Best Costco deals to compete with Amazon Prime Day 2026

Current price: $399 (25% off)
Original price: $530

The second-gen AirPods Max feature improved audio, noise cancellation, and Apple ecosystem integration, thanks to a processor upgrade. The AirPods Max 2 deliver stellar features when connected to your Apple devices, with iPad, Mac, and Apple TV unlocking additional headphone features.

Review: Apple AirPods Max 2

Current price: $65 (50% off)
Original price: $130

ZDNET reviewer Jack Wallen tested the Liberty 5 earbuds, and wrote "you'd be hard-pressed to find a pair of earbuds that are capable of creating a well-defined, personalized hearing experience and producing such energetic, detailed sound at $129," let alone for $65 off right now.

Also: These Anker earbuds have no business sounding this good for the price

Current price: $115 (48% off)
Original price: $220

This Blink bundle is down to the lowest price it's ever been. Five outdoor cameras let you cover your front door, driveway, backyard, side yard, and garage or patio for only $105. Plus, the Blink Outdoor 4 is a battery-powered camera that runs on AA lithium batteries, so you can place it anywhere you want, regardless of where your outlets are, and without worrying about solar panels.

Also: Amazon has slashed this Blink 5-camera bundle by nearly $200 - and I highly recommend it

When is Amazon Prime Day?

This year, Amazon Prime Day runs from Tuesday, June 23, through Friday, June 26. In the past, Prime Day was held in July.

Does Costco have a Prime Day sale?

Similar to Prime Days past, Costco is holding a 5-day Member Appreciate Days event the same week as Prime Day, starting June 22. You can also expect to find the store's usual monthly price markdowns during this time.

How did we choose these Costco deals?

I'm a frequent Costco shopper myself, and as a ZDNET editor, I only cover deals I'd want to buy. Our team of 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.