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Spring is finally making an appearance across much of the country, and with it comes a fresh crop of sales, including Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which kicks off on Wednesday. If you’re a Costco shopper like I am, you’ll also find a bunch of new deals on top tech items, outdoor furniture, and the usual groceries and home goods.
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Costco is a membership-based wholesale retailer. Non-members can shop with a guest account online, but 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 right now, Costco is offering a $45 gift card to those who join with promo code SPRING26, so it’s like you’re getting a membership for $20).
Personally, besides being a commerce editor, I’m a Costco Executive Member and a frequent Costco shopper. These are my favorite Costco deals right now.
Best Costco deals
- Current price: $1,099 (27% off)
- Original price: $1,499
We tested the Sony Bravia 5 last year, and were impressed by its enhanced color, contrast, and clarity. (Other size models are on sale as well.) Our reviewer called it “a formidable piece of home entertainment technology,” and noted that “Its stunning picture quality, immersive scale, and excellent smart features make it a dream display for any cinephile or gaming enthusiast.”
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- Current price: $35 (22% off)
- Original price: $45
This nifty light switch cover installs easily with no wires or batteries, and turns on an LED light when the room is dark so you can always easily find your light switch.
- Current price: $299 (25% off)
- Original price: $399
Apple’s newest baseline smartwatch offers upgraded health features and fantastic battery life — especially at $100 off.
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- Current price: $469 (15% off)
- Original price: $549
The Insta360 X5 has become ZDNET reviewer Prakhar Kanna’s go-to travel camera, thanks to its versatility and ease of use. “It is more expensive than its predecessor but offers better video quality, replaceable lenses, improved battery backup, and more,” Kanna wrote.
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- Current price: $999 (17% off)
- Original price: $1,199
Our pick for the best MacBook overall, the MacBook Air M4 is just the right size for work, easy to commute with, and the upgraded M4 Air processor is fast and battery-efficient. It also comes with more memory than past MacBook Airs, at up to 32GB.
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When is Amazon’s Spring Sale?
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale returns March 25-31, 2026. You can expect deals across all categories, as well as competing deals from retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Costco.
How did we choose these early Amazon Spring Sale deals?
ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our 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.
