We handpicked the 24 best Big Spring Sale deals under $50
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Despite the fact that spring isn’t often associated with big discounts, Amazon seems keen to turn every season into one filled with savings. Case in point? The retailer is currently hosting a spring sales event, which will run through 2:59AM ET on April 1st. Retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Newegg have also hopped aboard the wave of deals, matching many of the offers Amazon is making.
Although we’ve already published a post that collects every major deal, regardless of price, this one focuses solely on gadgets priced at $50 or less. As usual, many products meet the criteria, but price alone doesn’t mean they’ll make the cut. We’ve narrowed it down to many of our core categories, including smart speakers, power banks, subscriptions, smart home devices, fast-charging cables, and a few things you might not have realized could improve your life. If you don’t want to spend a ton during Amazon’s annual Big Spring Sale, here are a couple of dozen semi-affordable products that come with our stamp of approval.
Govee Smart LED Bulb (four-pack)
Govee’s 800-lumen A19 bulbs can be controlled with either your phone or a smart speaker. You can also set the hubless smart bulbs to adjust their brightness and color automatically in time with your music using your phone’s built-in microphone.
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Xbox Wireless Controller
Microsoft’s official Xbox Wireless Controller features a dedicated button for saving clips and screenshots, as well as sharing them online. It also offers Bluetooth support and a USB-C port for charging Microsoft’s play-and-charge rechargeable battery.
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Spigen Slim carrying case for Nintendo Switch 2
Spigen’s slim, tough case can hold your Nintendo Switch 2 console and 10 game cartridges. There’s also a pocket for stowing an AirTag or a similar Bluetooth tracker.
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Anker Nano 45W charger with display
Anker’s latest single-port USB-C charger offers up to 45W of power, foldable prongs, and a front-facing “smart display” that lets you see the charge level, power flow, and other useful information at a glance.
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TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim (KP125M)
Kasa’s well-rounded smart plug is easy to control in the Kasa app, works with all your major smart home platforms, supports Matter, and offers additional features like energy monitoring.
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Hoto 3.6V Electric Screwdriver Kit Pro
Hoto’s rechargeable screwdriver is ideal for small repairs. It offers three torque modes, a rotational speed of up to 220RPM, and a helpful circular LED to illuminate dark spaces. The durable case also holds all 25 steel bits and an extension bar for getting into hard-to-reach places.
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023)
Amazon’s most capable streaming stick is faster than its predecessor with Wi-Fi 6E and double the storage. It also now displays widgets and artwork when idle while continuing to offer Alexa integration. Read our review.
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Sony WF-C510 wireless earbuds
The WF-C510 are a value-focused pair of earbuds that don’t skimp on features. They’re the smallest closed earbuds Sony has ever made, with IPX4 water resistance and support for multipoint Bluetooth connectivity.
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Tile Mate
The latest Tile Mate helps you keep track of your personal belongings from up to 350 feet away, which is 100 feet wider than its predecessor’s range. It’s also platform-agnostic, and can send SOS alerts if you pay for the $14.99 monthly Life360 Gold subscription.
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Baseus Free2Pull Retractable USB-C Cable 100W
Baseus’ slick USB-C charger supports 100W passthrough and takes a puck-like form when not in use, with male connectors on either side that retract inward with a quick tug.
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CMF Buds 2A
With 12.4mm drivers, active noise cancellation, and an IP54 rating, the CMF Buds 2A offer high-end features at an affordable price. You can also customize the sound, adjust ANC levels, and find the earbuds using the Nothing X app.
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Grownsy Baby Nasal Aspirator
The Grownsy snot sucker comes with three interchangeable soft tips for a good fit and provides three levels of suction. Your kid might still hate it, but at least one of you will have an easier time with it.
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Anker 621 Magnetic Battery (MagGo)
Anker’s 621 Magnetic Battery is a slim, 5,000mAh charger that can attach magnetically to the back of any MagSafe-ready iPhone.
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Hoto Air Pump Pocket
Hoto is known for its nifty electric screwdrivers, but it also offers a range of essential tech upgrades for other needs. Its 150psi electric air pump is a great gadget to buy, especially when it’s on sale.
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SwitchBot Bot
If you’ve ever wished you had a robot that could push a button for you, that’s precisely what the SwitchBot Bot does. It’s simple, smart, and works on anything with a button. Stick it on the device you want to turn on or off, and you’re set.
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Cooler Master Elite Liquid 360 all-in-one CPU cooler
Whether you’re building a PC from scratch or just making a few upgrades, Cooler Master’s inexpensive CPU cooler can help your build maintain an elegant look while keeping temps low. It supports AMD’s AM5 and AM4 sockets, as well as Intel’s LGA 1851 and 1700 sockets.
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ChomChom Roller Pet Hair Remover
The ChomChom is a reusable roller that works great for removing unwanted pet hair from furniture, allowing you to skip lint rollers, vacuuming, and other cleaning tools in a pinch.
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Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor
Amazon’s Smart Air Quality Monitor touts a compact design, voice alerts, and automated triggers that allow it to turn on air purifiers and other Alexa-enabled devices. It lacks a display, however, and pairs best with an Echo device. Read our review.
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Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip
Kasa’s aptly titled Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip features six smart outlets with surge protection, each of which can be individually controlled via Amazon Alexa or Google Home. It also has three non-smart USB-A ports for powering phone chargers and other small devices.
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Amazon Echo Spot
Amazon’s smart speaker-meets-alarm clock has a 2.83-inch squared-off display for showing the time, weather, album art, and other bits of info you may want at your bedside. Unlike the original, there’s no camera to worry about having in your bedroom — though it does have a mutable mic for Alexa voice controls. Read our review.
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Twelve South Butterfly SE 2-in-1 Qi2 Charger
The Twelve South Butterfly SE features a sleek 2-in-1 design that’s perfect for travel. It has one charging pad that delivers up to 15W to a smartphone, and another that provides up to 5W to a smartwatch.
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Tomtoc FancyCase-G05 Nintendo Switch 2 Slim Case
Tomtoc’s hardshell case for the Switch 2 features a soft touch and a slim fit; it also includes a flap that protects the console’s screen while providing space for up to 12 cartridges.
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Paramount Plus (two months)
Through March 31st, new and former subscribers can get a two-month subscription to Paramount Plus Essential (ad-supported) or Paramount Plus Premium (ad-free) for $2.99 per month. The deal saves you up to $20.
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (season one, 4K digital)
Prime members can get all six episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in 4K for $14.99. The Game of Thrones spinoff has entirely different feel than House of the Dragon. It’s fresh, and sometimes even funny.