Amazon has a huge sale this weekend — here's the 17 deals I recommend
Amazon is knocking up to 50% Alexa devices and more
August may seem like a slow month for deals, but I've found that it's actually quite busy. On the one hand, you have retailers offering last-minute back-to-school sales, This includes deals on everything from tablets to mattresses.
Now that we're past the middle of the month, I'm also starting to see the first Labor Day sales of 2023. So whether you're shopping for a new laptop or a new robot vacuum, now is actually a pretty good time to make a purchase. As deals editor at Tom's Guide, I have over a decade's worth of experience separating good deals from mediocre sales. So below I've rounded up 15 of the best sales you can get this weekend at Amazon. This includes deals on smart speakers, Apple devices and Galaxy phones.
If you're preoccupied that prices may drop further come Labor Day, don't worry. It's late enough in the month that many of the sales you see now will be the same ones that'll reappear on September 4. For more ways to save at Amazon, check out our guide to this week's best Amazon promo codes.
Amazon weekend sale — Quick links
- 4K TVs: deals from $64
- Alexa devices: deals from $19
- Apparel: deals on Gap, Nike, Ray-Ban, more
- Apple: iPads from $249, MacBooks from $749
- Backpacks: up to 60% off Adidas, Under Armour, more
- Back to school: up to 50% off supplies
- Furniture: up to 60% off tables, desks, bar stools on sale
- Kitchen/dining: cookware, small appliances from $49
- Laptops: HP, Samsung, Acer from $149
- OLED TVs: deals from $896
- Video games: games/accessories from $24
Best Amazon weekend sales
Fire TV Stick 4K Max: was $54 now $26 @ Amazon
51% off! The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is the best Fire TV device Amazon's ever made, thanks to performance gains and a slightly updated remote that helps cord-cutters jump to live TV. In our Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max review, we said the Editor's Choice streamer offers excellent 4K HDR quality, fast performance, and access to every app you could want.
Price check: $26 @ Best Buy
Amazon Echo Show 5: was $89 now $64 @ Amazon
We named the previous-gen Echo Show 5 one of the best smart displays you can buy. We've yet to review the new model, but Amazon claims it has 2x better bass and cleaner sound than its predecessor. There's also an extra built-in mic for improved Alexa responsiveness and a faster CPU. It also sports a 5.5-inch and built-in camera. Click the green "redeem" button underneath the price to use coupon "PRIMESHOW5" and lower the sale price to $64.
Price check: $54 @ Best Buy
Roku Streaming Stick 4K: was $49 now $39 @ Amazon
The latest version of Roku's popular streaming stick is our pick for the best streaming device you can buy, and that was before it dropped to a new low price. The Roku 4K offers access to all the streaming services you need via a clean interface. Plus, Dolby Vision ensures solid picture quality to a strong standard, and the new long-range Wi-Fi receiver helps you ditch buffering issues.
Price check: $39 @ Best Buy | $39 @ Walmart
Echo Dot with Clock: was $59 now $49 @ Amazon
Editor's Choice! The Echo Dot with Clock (5th Gen) packs Alexa functionality and a great speaker into a compact shell. The addition of the LED clock display makes it our favorite Alexa speaker. We also love the built-in Eero WiFi extender and the room temperature sensor. If you're an Alexa newbie or want to update an older Echo, this Echo Dot with Clock is the best smart speaker and best smart home device you could buy. Note: This speaker hit $32 on Prime Day, which makes today's price it's third lowest price of 2023.
Price check: $49 @ Best Buy
Sony PS5 DualSense Controller: was $69 now $49 @ Amazon
What's a PS5 sale without Sony's latest controller, designed specifically for the PS5 console. The current DualSense is one of the best high-tech wireless controllers on the market, featuring immersive haptic feedback, dynamic adaptive triggers, and a built-in microphone — all packed in a sleek design. It's now at its lowest price ever in multiple colors.
Price check: $49 @ Best Buy
Keurig K-Mini coffee maker: was $99 now $59 @ Amazon
The Keurig K-Mini accepts K-Cup branded coffee pods to brew 6- or 12-ounce cups of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa quickly and efficiently. It even works with My K-Cup universal reusable pods, letting you enjoy your favorite blend without adding to the landfill. In our Keurig K-Mini review, we said it's super compact and excels at its one function — brewing a pod of coffee. It hit $49 last Black Friday, but I still think this is a solid deal for a dorm or off-campus living.
Price check: $80 @ Best Buy | $95 @ Walmart
Razer Kaira Pro Wireless Headset: was $149 now $77 @ Amazon
An excellent third-party Xbox Series X headset, we awarded the Razer Kaira Pro an Editor's Choice award in our Razer Kaira Pro review. We were most impressed with its solid sound, comfortable fit, and sleek design. It's just a few dollars shy of its all-time price low.
Price check: $199 @ Best Buy
Sony WF-C700N: was $119 now $98 @ Amazon
Lowest price! The Sony WF-C700N are one of the best wireless earbuds we’ve tested. In our Sony WF-C700N review, we praised their excellent sound, strong noise cancellation, and great call quality. They’re also lightweight and last for 7.5 hours of listening time with ANC on. The Sony WF-C700N are at their lowest price ever right now.
Price check: $99 @ Best Buy
Samsung 990 Pro SSD (2TB): was $239 now $169 @ Amazon
Editor's Choice! The Samsung 990 Pro SSD (2TB) sold for an all-time low of $179 on Prime Day. Today it's even cheap, which makes this a killer deal. This PCIe 4.0 M.2 storage device is PS5 compatible and packs seriously impressive speeds. Samsung's new SSD offers a sequential read speed of 7,450 MB/s and a write speed of 6,900 MB/s, plus it can achieve 1,400K random read input/output operations per second. It also comes with an optional heatsink with RGB lighting, which could come in handy if you're building your own gaming PC with a transparent panel. Note: It was $10 cheaper last month, but this is still a killer deal.
Price check: $169 @ Samsung | $169 @ Best Buy
Fire Max 11 tablet: was $229 now $189 @ Amazon
Lowest price: The Fire Max 11 tablet is the best Fire tablet you can buy. It has a bright 11-inch 2K (2000 x 1200) display, 2.2GHz octa-core Mediatek MT8188J CPU, 4GB RAM, and 8MP cameras on the front and back. USB-C charging and a MicroSD card slot are also included. In our Fire Max 11 review we called it Amazon's new top-tier Fire tablet. The Fire Max 11 tablet is at its lowest price ever right now.
Price check: $189 @ Best Buy
AirPods Pro 2 (2022): was $249 now $199 @ Amazon
The AirPods Pro 2 pack Apple's new H2 chip to provide 2x more noise cancellation than their predecessors. They also offer Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for a more immersive audio experience. In our AirPods Pro 2 review, we said they take everything we loved about the original AirPods Pro to the next level.
Price check: $229 @ B&H Photo | $199 @ Best Buy
10.2" iPad (WiFi/64GB): was $329 now $269 @ Amazon
Lowest price! The 10.2-inch iPad features Apple's A13 Bionic CPU, a new 12MP front camera, and 64GB of storage (instead of 32GB like its predecessor). You also get support for Center Stage, which uses machine learning to adjust the front-facing camera during FaceTime video calls. To get this price, click on the on-page digital coupon.
Price check: $269 @ Best Buy | $309 @ B&H Photo
Apple Watch 8 (41mm/GPS): was $399 now $329 @ Amazon
The Apple Watch 8 sports a new skin temperature sensor to monitor sleep tracking and cycle tracking. It also comes with new advanced safety features like Crash Detection, which can sense when you've been in a car crash. In our Apple Watch 8 review, we called it the best smartwatch hands down.
Price check: $399 @ Best Buy | $329 @ Walmart
Samsung Galaxy A54: was $449 now $349 @ Amazon
Lowest price! The Galaxy A54 is the best budget smartphone you can buy. In our Samsung Galaxy A54 review, we said it offers solid battery life, a bright and colorful display, and an improved main camera that's great when the lights are low. It features a 6.4-inch FHD AMOLED 120Hz display, Exynos 1380 chipset, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Rear camera lenses include a 50MP main (f/1.8), 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2), and 5MP macro (f/2.4). On the front you'll find a 32MP (f/2.2) lens.
Price check: $374 @ Best Buy | free w/ trade-in @ Samsung
PS5: was $499 now $449 @ Best Buy
The PS5 is one of the most popular gaming devices on the market. It sports a 4K UDH Blu-ray disc drive, a lightning-quick custom SSD, and an innovative DualSense controller. It's fully adapted for cutting-edge gaming. In our PS5 review, we said it's an essential console for all gamers. Rarely on sale, you can now get the standalone console for $449.
Price check: $449 @ Amazon
MacBook Air 13 (M1/256GB): was $999 now $749 @ Amazon
Lowest price! It's no longer Apple's flagship, but the MacBook Air M1 offers fantastic performance and value. The M1 CPU never stuttered in our tests and also helped it reach over 14 hours of battery life. It features a 13.3-inch Retina display, Apple M1 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M1 review, we said it offers amazing endurance and shockingly good speed. This ties the lowest price ever.
Price check: $849 @ B&H Photo | $749 @ Best Buy
Insignia 43-inch Class F30 Fire TV: was $299 now $159 @ Amazon
Amazon's offering plenty of great deals on Insignia's Fire TV series. But you'll get the biggest savings with the 43-inch model, which is a whopping 47 percent off. We called it one of the best bargain TVs in our review, offering a quick and responsive implementation of Fire TV OS and all the goodies that come with it.
Price check: $159 @ Best Buy
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As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.