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The Amazon Big Spring Sale is the first major sale of the year. Amazon has deals on just about anything you could want, from vacuums to TVs and anything in between.
March 25, 2026 6:51 a.m. PT

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is here, and it's full of deals in just about every category. Some of those "sales" are poor, with elevated prices that have been slashed to look like sales, but there are a lot of great discounts, too.
The entire team here at CNET has been hard at work, filtering out the trash deals to bring you the best discounts the Big Spring Sale has to offer. So whether you are in the market for a new grill, bigger TV or the latest robot vacuum, there's something for everyone across CNET.
What are the best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals?
There are a lot of massive savings across the entire sale, but there are a few that stand out as real savings.
- Apple AirTag 4-pack: $60 (save $40). Though Apple recently released the second-gen AirTags, the first generation is still a fantastic little gadget to keep your keys, wallet or just about anything else safe and sound.
- Ninja Creami Scoop and Swirl: $299 (save $150). This is the luxury buy that you want for your kitchen. Homemade ice cream is great, but homemade soft serve ice cream is even better. We love it here at CNET, giving it a phenomenal 9.5 out of 10 in our review.
- Shark Stratos cordless vacuum: $300 (save $200). This cordless vacuum is our vacuum expert's favorite, and it's easy to see why. It's powerful, cleans well and has replaceable batteries. It's so good it won an Editors' Choice award.
- Apple AirPods Pro 3: $199 (save $50). The best earbuds for iPhone owners are on sale. We've seen them hit this price during other sales, but these are the compromise-free earbuds for Apple users, according to CNET's audio expert David Carnoy, and today's deal sure beats paying full price.
This is my favorite 3D printing filament
By James Bricknell
When I say this burnt titanium filament from Flashforge is my favorite, I really do mean it. I've bought 18 rolls over the last year, that's more than one a month. It looks so good on prints that you don't want to paint. The purple and blue shimmering hues make any model look way cooler than normal. Any time it's on sale, I grab a roll or two, and so should you! $20 is a bargain for something this pretty.
Got a pool? Get an Aiper robot vac for just $550
By David Watsky
The Scuba S1 is down to $550 (normally $800) right now.
Aiper/CNETAfter buying a house with a pool, it became clear that a robot vacuum was an essential accessory. After testing more than a dozen of them, it became clear that not all robot pool cleaners are created equal.
Aiper's cordless autonomous robots performed better than any of the others I tested, combining strong suction power with a decent running time and easy maintenance. Right now, Aiper's entry-level robot pool cleaner is down to $550 on Amazon for the Big Spring Sale. It's normally north of $800 for the small-yet-mighty bot.
The Scuba S1 boasts 4,000 gallons per hour of suction power. This compact Aiper will run at full strength for 180 minutes on a single charge -- more than enough time to clean most pools.
For more, see my list of the 10 best pool robot deals happening now.
My 3 favorite Bose headphones deals on Amazon aren't actually from Bose
By David Carnoy
I gave CNET Editors' Choice awards to Baseus' Bose-infused Baseus Inspire XH1 headphones and Inspire XP1 earbuds because they're well designed and sound decent when you consider the prices involved. I also liked Baseus' Inspire XC1 clip-on earbuds, which have dual drivers. They even earned a spot on CNET's best clip-on earbuds list and are probably the best clip-on buds at their price point right now. Right now, all three models are discounted to around $100, bringing them close to their all-time lows.
Amazon isn't the only place to shop video game deals
By Adam Oram
We're rounding up the best Amazon Spring Sale gaming deals, but there's a huge sale at Woot on all manner of games, accessories and even the odd console. It's well worth a look if you want to flesh out your library or upgrade your setup.
This robot vacuum is a member of my family now, and it's 50% off
By Adam Oram
I splurged on a SwitchBot S20 robot vacuum and mop for Black Friday last year, and it's so well-loved in my household it now goes by the name Vaccy (thanks, toddler son, for the creative name). I scored 50% off then, and you can score 50% off right now during the spring sale. The only catch is that you'll have to buy it directly from SwitchBot for the discount as Amazon isn't offering any savings.
As far as performance goes, it does a solid job of clearing up day-to-day crumbs and spills from the aforementioned toddler, it has Matter support so works in all the major smart home ecosystems (including Apple Home, which is my preference) and I haven't had to empty the dirty water or the dust bag yet.
Add smart cafe string lights to your outdoor spaces
By Adrian Marlow
When it comes to upgrading to smart lighting around my house, budget was my main concern. As such, I've replaced most of my old lamp bulbs with GE Cync smart bulbs, which make it easy to schedule or adjust the atmosphere of my home. I even use them as a makeshift sunrise alarm alongside my phone's alarm. Now GE Cync's Smart Cafe string lights have dropped 25% as part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, making it easy to take that same smart lighting outside.
You can snag a 48-foot set of cafe-style string lights with vintage-looking color-changing bulbs for just $58 -- a new low price. They're IP65-rated, making them perfect for adding year-round warmth to your patio or deck.
5 Easter deals worth paying attention to
By Russell Holly
Today only, these top-rated JBL headphones are just $50
By Adam Oram
The JBL Live 670NC already make our list of the best noise-canceling headphones under $100, and today only they cost a lot less than that. While this lightning deal lasts, you can nab them for only $50 which is about as low as they've ever gone. CNET's audio guru David Carnoy says they fit comfortably and decent sound quality and very good battery life.
I take this with me everywhere I go
By James Bricknell
I've been traveling this week, and as always, I have my trusty Anker charger with me. Not only does it charge my phone quickly, but it's also great for topping up my iPad and, at a pinch, even my laptop. It's the largest power bank you can use on an airplane, and the 25,000 mAh of energy can keep you fully charged matter how long the flight is.
I swore I'd never use an e-reader
By Sneha Iyer
My TBR pile is never-ending, and at this point I have enough physical books to fill an entire wall -- and then some. I'll admit I've always been a bit of a snob about e-readers, but their practicality is hard to argue with. So, I've been eyeing this deal. Our favorite option, the Kindle Paperwhite, is currently on sale for $135. We've seen it dip as low as $125 before, but it never sticks around for long. If you've been on the fence, now might be a good time to pull the trigger before prices climb back up.
Hot tea from the first sip to the last
By Priya Tiwari
I can't recall how many times I've reheated my tea in the microwave, and honestly, it's no fun. The hassle of getting up and going to the kitchen isn't worth it, especially since the tea never quite tastes the same. The mug warmer from The House Gem store really is a lifesaver. For just $23, this 36-watt mug warmer keeps my cuppa at the perfect temperature, no matter how long I take to drink it.
At $400 off, this Apple Watch Series 9 deal makes it worth skipping the Series 11
By Adam Oram
Apple Watches don't tend to change that much year over year, so you can sometimes score a good deal on a previous-gen model and still have a great experience. Case in point: this Apple Watch Series 9 deal at Amazon that offers $400 off.
Now, the eagle-eyed among you will notice that it is the same price as the currently-discounted Series 11, but what you may not notice at first glance is that this is the premium stainless steel finish and cellular-connected Series 9. For those niceties in the Series 11, you'd pay twice as much. You only have a matter of hours left to take your pick, though -- or maybe less, as this lightning deal is selling fast.
And so begins Day 1 of the Big Spring Sale
By James Bricknell
And so it begins. [Insert rising musical crescendo as King Theoden stands on the parapet and rain pours down.]
Today is the first day of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, and we're all excited to be here. Over the next seven days, the entire CNET team will track the best deals across Amazon and the web. This live blog will be our first port of call when we see any flash deals or sales, and it will also be a place for us to tell you what we're buying.
If you're looking for something specific, we have you covered with a lot of specific deals articles covering the entire gamut of the sale. Whether you're looking for a great new TV, the latest grill for the summer or new fitness gear to work off the grill food, we have a deal for you.









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