These may be bargain bin deals, but don’t mistake them for junk.
These may be bargain bin deals, but don’t mistake them for junk.
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is happening now through Monday, March 31st, with several dozen good-to-great deals available that don’t require an Amazon Prime membership. Our main roundup has you covered with more than 100 deals on Verge-favorite gear with quite a high price ceiling. But, for this post, we wanted to provide some low-cost alternatives that, to us, are just as appealing as the pricey ones.
All of these deals come from Amazon, with the exception of one that’s on Woot (which is owned by Amazon). We’ll keep our eyes out for more $30 and under candidates as we cruise through the weekend, just in case you’d rather pick up an inexpensive pair of earbuds, a security cam, or a retractable charger instead of a $1,500 robot vacuum.
Glocuscent’s book light hangs around your neck to illuminate whatever you’re reading, while offering adjustable brightness and warmth settings.
If your bag or tech drawer quickly becomes a jungle of cables, this retractable USB-C cable that comes in a tiny puck might be the perfect remedy.
A multiverse tale that doesn’t suck. This film slickly transitions between realities for hilarious and often heart-wrenching reasons, interspersed with martial arts. It’s the Best Picture winner from the 2023 Oscars.
A USB-C hub for your laptop (or even a handheld gaming PC) doesn’t need to be pricey. This one has video-out support, passthrough charging, microSD and SD card slots, and more.
Soundcore’s take on the JBL Go Bluetooth speaker is just as charmingly designed, yet even more affordable.
Cuisinart’s burger smasher isn’t just for burgers, mind you. Any food you need to crush for that perfect char will only benefit with this simple tool.
The Echo Pop is one of Amazon’s newer Alexa-enabled smart speakers. It offers a unique semisphere form factor and can function as an Eero mesh Wi-Fi extender. Read our review.
A compact, flexible Qi2 charger for vent and dash mounting. It’s just as fast and as strong as MagSafe, making it a great deal.
The 1080p Blink Mini now adds weather resistance so you can use it both indoors and outside, while continuing to offer a ball-and-socket mount so you can mount it to the wall. Read our review.
Anker’s handy USB-C to HDMI adapter includes 140W passthrough charging and support for 4K resolution at 60Hz.
The ChomChom is a reusable cat and dog hair remover that works great for furniture. It’s great for touching up the room.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is the latest from the creators of the Persona series, which is easy to tell based on its cell-shaded art style. The heavy-hitting story is less noticeable, though, and there’s a lot to unpack as you play through the medieval-era turn-based RPG.
If you’re someone who owns (or envisions owning) USB-C gadgets that draw a lot of power, it’s wise to buy cables with high-wattage passthrough, just so you’re ready for the future. This 6-foot cable is a terrific option.
There are 1.5TB microSD cards out there, but, look, most don’t need that much storage. If you just want to store a handful of extra titles, this should suit you nicely.
As it turns out, having a battery pack that can charge your device in a jiffy and double as a lanyard is pretty great.
With solid performance and support for all of the major smart home platforms, this affordable Wi-Fi smart plug gives you the basics you need to control non-smart devices for less.
Epicka’s universal travel adapter is an all-in-one adapter that includes four different plugs that cover over 150 countries.
Apple’s AirTag is unobtrusive, waterproof, and taps into the massive Find My network for out-of-range locating. Read our review.
This all-in-one 20W power cube boasts three AC outlets, two USB-A ports, and one USB-C port.
The latest version of Anker’s magnetic MagGo charging pads supports 15W Qi2 and has a five-foot USB-C cable.
The JLab Go Air Pop is an affordable pair of wireless earbuds with eight hours of battery life (or 32 hours with the included charging case). The case also houses a built-in USB-A charging plug, so you’re never without a charging cable.
This 6.6-foot cable is a lot like other USB-C cables. It’s braided, and it supports 100W passthrough, but there’s one big difference: it has eyes — well, sort of. It makes happy eyes at your when it’s plugged in.
Batman: The Animated Series was a big deal, and Mask of the Phantasm capitalized on its cultural impact with an affecting story full of betrayal.
The latest version of Amazon’s zippy Fire TV Stick 4K streams in 4K resolution, as its name suggests, and features support for Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Atmos / Vision, and HDR10 Plus.
LifeStraw’s basic filter removes unwanted viruses, bacteria, and microplastics as you drink, giving you a safe way to hydrate no matter where you are.
This handy charging station includes a total of four outputs (two USB-C, two USB-A) that can charge at up to 65W with two ports used. It also includes three AC outlets on its rear.
After a decade-long wait since the last college football video game, EA Sports delivered a triumphant return (and its best football title of the year) in College Football 25.
Anker’s 30W 511 Charger features a single USB-C port and a set of foldable prongs; however, the best part is that it’s small enough to stow just about anywhere.
The Hushh Compact is a small, portable white noise machine with three sound options and a night light.
The last-gen JBL Go 3 may not be as powerful as JBL’s larger models, but it remains a great Bluetooth speaker that can fit in your pocket.
Update, March 28th: Verified that deals are still in effect, and added new discounts, including the JLab Go Air Pop earbuds, the Anker 525 7-in-1 charging station, and the 4K Blu-ray editions of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, and Everything Everywhere All At Once.
