Here’s what Verge readers are buying during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale | The VergeSkip to main contentThe homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.The VergeThe Verge logo.TechReviewsScienceEntertainmentAIPolicyHamburger Navigation ButtonThe homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.Hamburger Navigation ButtonNavigation DrawerThe VergeThe Verge logo.Login / Sign UpcloseCloseSearchTechExpandAmazonAppleFacebookGoogleMicrosoftSamsungBusinessSee all techReviewsExpandSmart Home ReviewsPhone ReviewsTablet ReviewsHeadphone ReviewsSee all reviewsScienceExpandSpaceEnergyEnvironmentHealthSee all scienceEntertainmentExpandTV ShowsMoviesAudioSee all entertainmentAIExpandOpenAIAnthropicSee all AIPolicyExpandAntitrustPoliticsLawSecuritySee all policyGadgetsExpandLaptopsPhonesTVsHeadphonesSpeakersWearablesSee all gadgetsVerge ShoppingExpandBuying GuidesDealsGift GuidesSee all shoppingGamingExpandXboxPlayStationNintendoSee all gamingStreamingExpandDisneyHBONetflixYouTubeCreatorsSee all streamingTransportationExpandElectric CarsAutonomous CarsRide-sharingScootersSee all transportationFeaturesVerge VideoExpandTikTokYouTubeInstagramPodcastsExpandDecoderThe VergecastVersion HistoryNewslettersArchivesStoreVerge Product UpdatesSubscribeFacebookThreadsInstagramYoutubeRSSThe VergeThe Verge logo.Here’s what Verge readers are buying during Amazon’s Big Spring SaleComments DrawerCommentsLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...GadgetsCloseGadgetsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All GadgetsVerge ShoppingCloseVerge ShoppingPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All Verge ShoppingDealsCloseDealsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All DealsHere’s what Verge readers are buying during Amazon’s Big Spring SaleSpoiler: it’s a lot of handy, affordable stuff.Spoiler: it’s a lot of handy, affordable stuff.by Cameron FaulknerCloseCameron FaulknerEditor, CommercePosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Cameron FaulknerMar 28, 2026, 1:00 PM UTCLinkShareIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.Image: AmazonPart OfAmazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026: all of the latest dealssee all updates Cameron FaulknerCloseCameron FaulknerPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025.We have a pretty good understanding of which deals Verge readers will gravitate toward. After all, what products and services resonate with our audience — and the quality of the deal itself — are what help us determine what to cover on any given day. And yet, we never know for sure how people will shop during shopping events like Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which runs through 2:59AM ET on April 1st.RelatedWe handpicked the 24 best Big Spring Sale deals under $50Nuki’s one-touch retrofit smart lock got its first-ever discountThe best deals we’ve found from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (so far)Apparently, many readers felt compelled to make quality-of-life purchases this year, the kind designed to make life run a little more smoothly. Things like a portable tire inflator, a lil’ switch-flipping bot, and an electronic screwdriver were among the most-clicked items (gathered through anonymous shopping data). If you’re the kind of person who enjoys knowing what deals others think are worth jumping on, we’ve rounded them up below.Govee Table Lamp 2$56$8030% off$56Govee’s Table Lamp 2 is way more fun than your average table lamp. The color-changing device boasts built-in scheduling and more than 60 dynamic lighting effects, including preset scenes for various holidays. You can even create custom color combos for when “Dandelion” and other presets just aren’t cutting it.Read More$56 at Amazon$56 at Best Buy$56 at GoveeAirPods Pro 3$199$24920% off$199The AirPods Pro 3 have a new design that improves their fit, superior noise cancellation, better bass, and fairly accurate heart rate sensors. Read our review.Read More$199 at Amazon$199 at Walmart$200 at Best BuyKindle Colorsoft (16GB)$170$25032% off$170The 16GB Kindle Colorsoft is Amazon’s latest color e-reader. It features a 7-inch 300ppi screen, an adjustable frontlight, and a battery that can last up to eight weeks.Read More$170 at Amazon$170 at Best Buy$170 at TargetKeychron V1 Max$85$10015% off$85Keychron’s V1 Max, the so-called “Toyota Corolla of keyboards,” supports Bluetooth, wired USB-C connectivity, and 2.4GHz wireless connectivity — with one USB-C and one USB-A receiver included.Read More$85 at Amazon $100 at Best Buy $98 at KeychronHoto 3.6V Electric Screwdriver Kit Pro$25$8069% off$25Hoto’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.Read More$25 at Amazon$30 at WalmartSonos Ace$299$39925% off$299The Sonos Ace are the company’s first set of wireless headphones. They feature a premium, comfortable build and active noise cancellation, along with compatibility with Sonos Arc and other Sonos soundbars. Read our review.Read More$299 at Amazon$299 at Sonos$299 at Best BuyAnker 621 Magnetic Battery (MagGo)$30$4025% off$30Anker’s 621 Magnetic Battery is a slim, 5,000mAh charger that can attach magnetically to the back of any MagSafe-ready iPhone.Read More$30 at Amazon$30 at Anker (with code WSPDV2QGVRUD)Meross Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener$40$6033% off$40Meross makes a handy add-on that can transform a variety of garage door models into smart doors that you can open remotely. It works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings.Read More$40 at AmazonSwitchBot Bot$23$3023% off$23If 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.Read More$23 at Amazon$23 at SwitchBot (with code MKMK15)ChomChom Roller Pet Hair Remover$15$2846% off$15The 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.Read More$15 at Amazon$25 at ChewyKasa Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip$40$8050% off$40Kasa’s aptly titled Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip features six smart outlets with surge protection, each of which can be individually controlled via Alexa or Google Home. It also has three non-smart USB-A ports for powering phone chargers and other small devices.Read More$40 at Amazon$40 at Best BuyAnker Nano 45W charger with display$28$4030% off$28Anker’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.Read More$28 at Amazon$28 at Anker Anker Qi2 15W wireless charging pad$15$3050% off$15Anker’s low-cost charging pad has a five-foot USB-C cable, and the company claims you can leave your phone’s case on while you charge. It doesn’t include a wall adapter, though.Read More$15 at Amazon (black)$15 at Walmart$15 at Amazon (white)Nuki Smart Lock$149$19925% off$149The Nuki Smart Lock is the most advanced retrofit smart lock we’ve tested, with a compact design and lightning-fast locking. It’s also incredibly easy to install and supports Wi-Fi and Matter over Thread.Read More$149 at Amazon$199 at NukiDJI Osmo Mobile 7P$99$12923% off$99The Osmo Mobile 7P is a selfie stick with a built-in tripod, an 8-inch telescoping arm, and a “Multifunctional Module” with a built-in computer vision camera, which lets you control it with a wave.Read More$99 at Amazon$100 at Best Buy$99 at AdoramaAnker Nano charging station (6-in-1, 67W)$34$5032% off$34It doesn’t cost a ton to transform one outlet into a 6-in-1 charging station. Anker’s Nano strip includes two plugs, two USB-C ports (topping out at 67W), and two USB-A ports.Read More$34 at AmazonTP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim (KP125M)$22$4045% off$22Kasa’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. Read More$22 at Amazon (two-pack)$22 at B&H Photo (two-pack)Glocusent Bookmark Style Reading Light$10$3269% off$10Glocusent’s Bookmark Style Reading Light is perfect for those who burn the midnight oil reading. The clip-on USB light offers a lightweight design and multiple brightness levels, providing a soft, warm glow that’s dim enough that it won’t disturb anyone else trying to get some shut-eye nearby.Read More$10 at Amazon$21 at GlocusentHoto PixelDrive Cordless Screwdriver$60$8025% off$60Hoto’s latest electric screwdriver delivers an adjustable 6Nm of torque, along with a built-in pixelated display that lets you check the battery life and other info.Read More$60 at Amazon$80 at HotoPDP Riffmaster$99$15034% off$99PDP’s Riffmaster is a wireless guitar accessory compatible with Rock Band 4 and Fortnite Festival. It has two sets of color-coded buttons you can press to hit notes as they appear on the screen, a built-in 3.5mm audio jack for connecting headphones, and an analog stick to help you easily navigate through each game’s menus.Read More$100 at Amazon (PlayStation 5)$99 at Amazon (Xbox Series X / S)$100 at Amazon (Nintendo Switch)AmFilm OneTouch screen protectors (two-pack)$9$1010% off$9While not technically discounted as part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, many Nintendo Switch 2 owners see value in protecting their console’s screen. This pack includes two glass screen protectors that are a breeze to install.Read More$9 at AmazonFanttik X9 Pro Portable Tire Inflator$60$8025% off$60Whether you primarily drive a car, motorcycle, or a bicycle, the one thing in common with all three modes of transport is the need for a well-inflated tire. This rechargeable 150psi inflator might just save you from a flat (or from being dangerously close to one) when you least expect it.Read More$60 at Amazon$60 at FanttikBaseus Free2Pull Retractable USB-C Cable 100W$10$1741% off$10Baseus’ 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.Read More$10 at Amazon (3.3-foot)$17 at Baseus (3.3-foot)$15 at Amazon (6.6-foot)Birdbuddy Pro (solar)$169$29943% off$169Birdbuddy’s charming, camera-equipped feeder identifies and snaps shots of each bird that stops by, supplementing its 5-megapixel stills with insightful facts via an app. The solar roof helps keep the camera’s battery topped up even when it’s cloudy outside.Read More$179 at Amazon$169 at BirdbuddyVerge DealsSign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we’ve tested sent to your inbox weekly.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. 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The Verge’s reporting on Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026 reveals a discernible pattern in reader purchasing behavior, dominated by a trend toward practical, everyday improvements and affordable tech. Cameron Faulkner, in his analysis, highlights that many Verge readers were drawn to items designed for enhanced convenience and efficiency—items categorized as “handy, affordable stuff.” Specifically, the most-clicked items included a Govee color-changing table lamp offering dynamic lighting effects, AirPods Pro 3 with improved noise cancellation, a Kindle Colorsoft e-reader, a Keychron V1 Max mechanical keyboard, a Hoto electric screwdriver kit, a Sonos Ace wireless headphone, and a selection of Anker chargers and accessories. The focus wasn’t on high-end, aspirational purchases, but rather on items that address immediate needs and quality-of-life enhancements. Faulkner attributes this trend to a desire among readers to make their daily routines smoother and more efficient. The selections also reflect a range of price points, aligning with the typically accessible nature of The Verge’s audience. The report showcases a data-driven approach to identifying trends, leveraging anonymous shopping data to determine what products and services resonate most effectively with The Verge’s readership. The article’s structure, with a succinct introduction followed by a detailed list of recommended items, provides a clear and actionable guide for readers seeking deals during the Amazon sale. Ultimately, Faulkner’s piece offers a snapshot of consumer preferences within The Verge’s community, emphasizing practicality and value as key considerations during an online shopping event.