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Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google Spring is on its way, and so is Amazon's Big Spring Sale, which starts tomorrow. We're expecting up to 40% off across dozens of categories, including outdoor, home, beauty, tech, and more, and we're sure to see competing discounts from other retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Costco. ZDNET reviews the best gear year-round, and we're here to help you cut through the noise and quickly find the best deals during the early spring period. Also: Amazon's Big Spring Sale starts March 25: Dates, details, and deals to know As ZDNET's deals and shopping editor, I am always scouring the web for the best offers on our team's favorite products. Our team of experts is now tracking the best offers as they arise in real time. Here are the best early Amazon Spring Sale deals we've found that are live now. Our favorite early Amazon Spring Sale deals Now until March 31, new and former Paramount+ subscribers can get any monthly plan for $2.99/month for your first two months. After two months, your plan will auto-renew at then-current full price of your plan. This is one of the best streaming offers we've seen since Black Friday, and they don't come around often. The Hulu and Disney+ bundle was cut from $13 to $5 a month for the first three months. This offer is for the ad-supported versions of Disney+ and Hulu only. After three months, the bundle will auto-renew at $12.99 per month (or the current regularly monthly price at the time), unless you cancel beforehand. This offer ends March 24. Also: The Disney+ and Hulu bundle just dropped to the lowest price of the year so far - Current price: $56 - Original price: $80 Tax season is upon us, and you can save 30% on TurboTax's desktop edition for federal and state tax returns. - Current price: $25 - Original price: $40 While not a tech product, this is my most frequently used item of all time. Sure, it's not practical for outings in my opinion, but Stanley cups are dishwasher safe and easy to clean, and they keep drinks cold. Plus, at a 30-ounce capacity, it's an excellent way to keep yourself hydrated throughout the day and to encourage drinking more water. I also enjoy buying these on sale to use for gifts, they're perfect for stashing a few goodies inside and adding a bow or tag on! - Current price: $200 (save 43%) - Original price: $350 If you're an iPhone user looking for headphones that are compatible with your phone -- but don't want to spend over $500 on Apple's AirPods Max, consider the Beats Studio Pro. Apple owns Beats, so integration and setup is easy. Amazon is discounting the headphones for a record price right now. Also: Beats Studio Pro headphones are over 40% off right now - and I can vouch for them - Current price: $249 - Original price: $299 RayNeo's latest Air 4 Pro glasses are on sale for $50 through March 29. Reviewer Matthew Miller says "XR glasses are a must-have for on-the-go entertainment and gaming, and the new RayNeo Air 4 Pro provides a compelling experience." Also: I wore the world's first HDR10 XR glasses, and they turned me into Bruce Wayne (sort of) - Current price: $170 - Original price: $250 The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft brings a smooth color display to your favorite books, and its bright screen looks great outdoors, even in direct sunlight. Right now it's on sale for one of the best prices we've seen. Also: One of the best color E Ink tablets I've tested is not made by Kobo or Boox - Current price: $25 - Original price: $40 Blink's Mini cams are affordable and easy to set up, and several ZDNET experts like using them to monitor pets, homes, and more. Also: Is this $20 security camera worth it? My verdict after installing outside my home - Current price: $25 - Original price: $50 Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Plus can turn any TV smart. You'll get access to the entire Prime library of shows, movies, and music as well as support for hundreds of other popular apps so you can stream your favorite media right out of the box. Also: Roku vs. Fire Stick - Current price: $180 - Original price: $350 The Insignia F50 is a great budget-friendly smart TV that offers 4K resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and support for DTS Virtual: X audio for an elevated experience while streaming movies, shows, or music. And with robust parental controls, you can block little ones from accessing inappropriate apps and media. - Current price: $999 - Original price: $1,398 Samsung's flagship QLED TV offers premium-grade features like object-tracking sound for spatial surround sound, Dolby Atmos support, a glare-free display, and a dedicated gaming hub. It also has a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz for buttery-smooth motion while watching live sports, action movies and shows, and fast-paced games. Review: Samsung QN90F - Current price: $2,200 - Original price: $3,000 Samsung's flagship OLED TV got a refresh with an updated panel, support for both Dolby Atmos and object-tracking sound, and an adaptive sound processor to tailor audio to your space for a more personalized experience. You'll also get cleaner upscaling of non-4K content so even classic TV shows and older movies look their best. Review: Samsung S95F OLED - Current price: $1,800 - Original price: $2,300 This cinema-sized TV has plenty of high-end features to help turn your living room into the ultimate home theater. With a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz, you'll get smooth motion while streaming shows and movies, watching live sports, and console gaming. Dolby Vision HDR gives you enhanced detailing and contrast while the updated QD-Mini LED panel produces more accurate colors for some of the best picture quality you'll get outside of an OLED. Review: TCL QM6K - Current price: $1,300 - Original price: $1,700 This big-screen TV from Hisense offers a great balance between performance and price. With a peak brightness of 5,000 nits, you'll get great visibility in harsh overhead lighting and sunlight while Dolby Vision IQ boosts contrast and detailing. The 165Hz refresh rate provides smooth motion for sports, movies, and video games while the dedicated IMAX Enhanced picture mode boosts color accuracy for movie buffs. Review: Hisense U8QG - Current price: $1,800 - Original price: $2,500 This cinema-sized TV from Samsung offer object tracking sound for spatial 3D audio as well as a Supersize Picture Enhancer mode to help provide the cleanest picture possible on such a large display. The 120Hz refresh rate smooths motion for live sports as well as console gaming and streaming movies while built-in voice controls give you hands-free use of your new TV. - Current price: $688 - Original price: $1,000 This TV doubles as a beautiful display of artwork. ZDNET's Kerry Wan describes it as a "lifestyle set that delivers practical image quality and a trendy aesthetic." Also: This Samsung Frame TV competitor just hit an all-time low price (and finally worth it) - Current price: $75 - Original price: $130 If you're looking to pick up a second screen, the Insignia F20 is a great choice. With 720p resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate, it's perfect for catching up on your favorite shows without any extra bells or whistles. Tablet deals - Current price: $650 - Original price: $699 The new iPad Air hasn't even been out for a week, and it's already discounted on Amazon. The upgraded iPad Air features the M4 chip, support for Wi-Fi 7, upgraded processing power, larger memory bandwidth, and an improved Center Stage camera. Review: iPad Air M4 - Current price: $499 (save 12%) - Original price: $569 If you're in the market for a note-taking tablet that's neither an iPad or a Kindle Scribe, the ReMarkable is another great option with a paper-like feel. - Current price: $850 - Original price: $900 With the Surface Pro, you get a tablet that runs Windows 11 out of the box instead of a mobile operating system like Android or iPadOS. That means you won't have to worry about finding apps or workarounds for your workflows. Review: Microsoft Surface Pro - Current price: $60 - Original price: $100 This kids' tablet includes a free six-month Amazon Kids+ subscription, which grants parents access to thousands of kid-friendly and ad-free books, as well as movies, games, and other age appropriate and educational content. - Current price: $240 - Original price: $280 This new Samsung tablet is best suited for gaming, streaming, or multitasking, and comes with a super-fast charging battery. Samsung said the Galaxy Tab A11+ is "built for every member of the family, whether that's helping a parent check off their to-do list, unlocking a student's creativity, or enjoying some fun on the go." Also: The best Samsung tablets - Current price: $299 - Original price: $349 Apple's base-model iPad is our pick for the best tablet for most people, thanks to its versatility. When it comes to features, you essentially get the same suite as the more expensive iPad Pro and iPad Air models, but in a lighter form factor and an 11-inch Liquid Retina True Tone display. Review: iPad 2025 (11th-Gen) Phone deals The iPhone 17e is here, and new customers can score one for free with a Visible+ plan. Also: You can get a free iPhone 17e at Visible with this deal - here's how - Current price: $899 - Original price: $1,199 ZDNET's editor-in-chief, Kerry Wan, says the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL offers a versatile camera system with impeccable zoom capabilities. The phone is powered by Google's Tensor G5 chip, enabling deep Gemini AI integration across the device's features. Plus, it ensures speedy performance, thanks in no small part to the 16GB of RAM. It boasts a large 6.8-inch Super Actua display that peaks at 3,300 nits of brightness, allowing the phone to look vibrant even under direct sunlight. - Current price: $1,499 - Original price: $1,799 Google's Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a unique foldable. Our reviewer Cesar Cadenas says he "likes to think of it as a cross between an iPhone and the Galaxy Z Fold7, since it shares certain characteristics with both." The Pro Fold supports Google's Pixelsnap accessories, which provide fast wireless charging via the Qi2 standard, similar to MagSafe accessories for iPhone. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a premium foldable with great performance thanks to the Tensor G5 chip. Both the Moonstone (silver) and Jade green options are on sale. - Current price: $599 (plus $100 gift card) - Regular price: $599 The Nothing Phone 4a Pro is an affordable alternative to the iPhone 17e, offering premium-grade features like an AMOLED display made with Gorilla Glass, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 CPU, 256GB of internal storage, and a 13-hour battery life. Laptop deals - Current price: $850 - Original price: $999 The Zenbook A14 is one of the lightest laptops our reviewer Kyle Kucharski has ever tested. "Despite its featherweight status, however, it has a solid build and some respectable hardware. You get 16GB of RAM, a brilliant OLED display, and a Snapdragon X Plus processor for responsive performance (and fantastic battery life)," he says. Review: Asus Zenbook A14 The Zenbook A14 earned our Editors' Choice award last year for combining all of these things into an enjoyable package. The 2025 model is absolutely still competitive for everyday tasks, office workflows, and all-day usage. - Current price: $1,799 - Original price: $1,899 The MacBook Pro with the base M5 chip is a fantastic option if you'd rather spend a little less. The difference in processing speed compared to the Pro chips is most noticeable during the most demanding workflows, so unless you really need top-tier performance, we recommend considering the base model Pro -- especially while it's $100 off. Also: I compared the M5 MacBook Pro to older Mac models - here's my buying advice - Current price: $720 - Original price: $799 Acer's Aspire 16 is a reliable everyday workhorse with a very efficient battery and slim form factor. If you're looking for an easy-to-carry laptop that will last you all day, laptop expert Kyle Kucharski says the Aspire 16 fits the ticket (especially at this price). Review: Acer Aspire 16 AI - Current price: $1,393 - Original price: $1,599 Samsung's Galaxy Book 5 Pro from last year features a brilliant 16-inch AMOLED touchscreen at 120Hz refresh. With 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, you can get an extremely thin and light, big-screen laptop that delivers a premium user experience. Review: Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro - Current price: $949 - Original price: $1,199 ZDNET editors are big fans of the 15-inch MacBook Air. With Apple's latest upgrades to the Air series (more starting RAM for the same price, support for two external monitors with the lid open), the MacBook Air M4 feels a lot like a MacBook Pro. With the thin and light build, gorgeous Liquid Retina display, and all-day battery with the power-efficient M4 processor, the MacBook Air is still the best Mac for most folks. Review: Apple MacBook Air M4 - Current price: $1,799 - Original price: $1,999 The MacBook Pro M4 has only been out for a year, but it's already discounted to make room for the new M5 series Macs. The M4 is one of the best laptops on the consumer market right now, featuring a brilliant Liquid Retina XDR display, 24GB of unified memory, and all-day battery life. With the Pro, you're equipped to handle basically any kind of task, from high-end creative workflows to 3D animation, coding, and gaming. Also: Apple's boringly awesome reason to buy the M4 MacBook Pro - Current price: $799 - Original price: $899 Looking for a gaming laptop that won't break the bank? Acer's Nitro series features some laptops with heavy-hitting hardware but still in accessible price points. The Nitro 5 features an Intel Core i5-12500H processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It's also got a backlit keyboard with customizable lighting, support for Killer Wi-Fi 6 and a wide range of I/O. - Current price: $1,259 - Original price: $1,399 The ROG Strix G16 is a quintessential portable gaming laptop, with a sleek and smooth build, superior cooling tech, and solid hardware loadout. This model comes with an Intel Core i7 and Nvidia GeForce 5060 with 16GB of DDR5 memory. Kitchen and household deals - Current price: $350 - Original price: $400 While this isn't a massive discount, this is still the lowest price the Echo Show 21 has sold for. Reviewer Maria Diaz says it's "almost perfect." Also: I used Amazon's Echo Show 21 as my smart home hub - and it's almost perfect - Current price: $35 - Original price: $50 Right now, you can save up to 45% off Amazon devices, including several Ring camera models, like the popular indoor cam for under $50. - Current price: $250 - Original price: $350 I recommend this air purifier to all pet parents since it removes 99.97% of airborne particles, including viruses and bacteria, dust, pollen, pet dander, and mold. The real-time LED indicator also provides constant reassurance about the air quality. - Current price: $170 - Original price: $220 If you're eyeing a smart home hub that's smaller and cheaper than the Echo Show 21, the Echo Show 11 may fit the bill. Expert Maria Diaz says it features some nicer upgrades that make it well-received this year. Also: I'm a fan of the Echo Show 11, even if it's not perfect - Current price: $398 - Original price: $460 These may be the most comfortable and best-sounding headphones on the market. They have that superior Sony sound, a long battery life, a balanced sound, and a comfortable fit. Sony markets the XM6 headphones as the best noise-canceling headphones it's made -- and when I'm listening to my music on a crowded, loud subway with these on, I just so happen to agree. Also: Sony WH-1000XM6 review: Still the king of ANC headphones? My verdict after months of testing - Current price: $48 - Original price: $70 So... maybe $300 headphones aren't your speed. These cheaper headphones from Sony also deliver great sound, with a few sacrifices to keep them below $100. You'll still get 50 hours of battery life, decent sound, and a comfortable, breathable fit. - Current price: $14 - Original price: $17 Automate your home routines with this smart plug. If you haven't used a smart plug before, you may be surprised by just how handy they can be for turning the regular tasks of your home into automated chores you no longer have to handle. For you, that could mean connecting the holiday lights to the plug and creating a schedule for turning them on and off. The smart plug could also connect to your coffee pot and brew you a pot right as you wake up. Also: Why this $7 smart plug beats any other that I've tested in my home - Current price: $75 - Original price: $100 This Bissell mini-vacuum is popular for a reason: You can use it to tackle spills and pet stains, allowing you to spray, scrub, and suction to get embedded dirt and stains out of your furniture, car interiors, pet beds, and more. Health and wellness deals Amazon is offering a sweet discount on Samsung's Ultra smartwatch from last year. When you purchase the Galaxy Watch Ultra from Amazon, you'll also get a $100 gift card to the shopping site. Since the smartwatch already costs $650 and this deal, which includes the titanium silver and titanium white finishes, costs $650 altogether, you're basically getting a $100 gift card at no additional cost. Pretty sweet. Samsung phone users will get the most out of this smartwatch, which offers days of battery life, a large, bright display, and a substantial watch size for bigger wrists. Also: I bought the 2025 version of Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra - here's the model I'd recommend instead - Current price: $225 - Original price: $250 The AirPods Pro 3 offer noise cancellation, long battery life, and AI translation features. They also have health-tracking features. The earbuds include heart rate sensors that can track your workouts. So you can track your heart rate during your run -- no Apple Watch needed. Also: Apple AirPods Pro 3 review: I didn't think earbuds could pull off immersive ANC like this - Current price: $115 - Original price: $129 If you don't like the suction of the ear tips on the AirPods Pro series, you might want to opt for the AirPods 4 instead. They have the same chip but less immersive, noise-canceling sound. That might be a good thing if strong noise cancellation overstimulates you. They're also $100 cheaper than the Pros. - Current price: $300 - Original price: $400 If you want all-day battery life, Apple's latest health features (including a Hypertension Detection feature), sleep tracking, workout monitoring, and phone-free communication, the Apple Watch Series 11 is health and wearable expert Nina Raemont's best recommendation. In the three-product watch lineup, the Series 11 is in between the affordable SE 3 and the Ultra 4 in both features and price. Review: Apple Watch Series 11 - Current price: $290 - Original price: $350 The Pixel Watch 4 is supplemented by powerful Gemini AI features that make fitness tracking fun and simple. It also improves on some hardware hiccups from the Pixel Watch 3, like an updated charging dock that is far simpler and quicker to connect. It's got 30 hours of battery life for all-day use and then some. Also: I tried the Google Pixel Watch 4 - and these key features made it feel indispensable - Current price: $219 - Original price: $250 Looking for an affordable Apple Watch for phone-free communication and workout tracking? The Apple Watch SE 3 is your best bet. While you won't get some of the more advanced features available on the Apple Watch Series 11 or Ultra 4, you're getting a capable, budget-friendly watch that will do most of what you need. Also: I compared every Apple Watch - here's why I recommend this model the most - Current price: $361 - Original price: $400 Want to track your sleep without the help of a smartwatch? A smart ring is a great alternative -- plus, it offers far more battery life and a discreet look. If you're already in the Android ecosystem, the Samsung Galaxy Ring connects to your Android phone, and it tracks sleep, exercise, and stress. Outdoor deals - Current price: $150 - Original price: $200 The warmer weather is here and this outdoor cam doubles as a spotlight. Expert Maria Diaz was impressed with this one from Ring. It has a wide field of view, HDR video support, and an extra impressive feature. - Current price: $169 - Original price: $299 There are smarter ways to watch some of nature's fastest friends. BirdBuddy smart feeders take photos and videos of the birds that stop at your feeder, providing a fun and unique way to engage with the outdoors. Also: I set up a bird camera in my backyard, and it captured things I'd never seen before - Current price: $700 - Original price: $900 Warmer times are on the way, and a smart cooler may be just the upgrade you need. Expert Maria Diaz likes Anker's EverFrost cooler for keeping snacks and drinks crisp, and this model is great for camping, fishing, roadtrips, and more. Also: The smart cooler that stopped me from toting ice again FAQs When is Amazon's Spring Sale? Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2026 will run from March 25-31, 2026. How did we choose these early Amazon Spring Sale deals? Here at ZDNET, we focus only on smartphone deals we think are truly worth paying for. These are products we would actually want for ourselves, our friends, and family. Our experts typically look for deals of 20% or more, or for products that rarely go on sale. However, if there are exceptions to the rule, we believe the phone in question is a top-tier device. We take customer feedback into account, analyzing user reviews to see what people really liked about their purchase. The goal here is to provide reliable guidance so you can shop smarter and avoid wasting money on smartphones that are lackluster and just not worth buying. What are the best Amazon Spring Sale deals? ZDNET's staff of reviewers has been digging through the deals at Amazon and also competitors like Walmart and Costco to help you find the best prices across categories: - Deals under $25 - TV deals - Laptop deals - Phone deals - Tablet deals - Robot vacuum deals - Headphones deals - Smartwatch and smart ring deals - Apple deals - Walmart deals - Costco deals More questions? Read our Big Spring Sale shopping guide to discover everything you need to know about Amazon's seasonal spring sale.