Whether you're ready for the pumpkin spice onslaught or not, Labor Day is just around the corner, and the sales are already kicking off. It's easy to get sale fatigue, but Amazon's early Labor Day event is worth paying attention to. We're already seeing some items drop to prices that are even cheaper than they were during Prime Day (including tons of iPads, and headphones), making this a genuinely good time to shop.
To help you sort through the deals, we're rounding up the best ones you can get at Amazon right now.
Best Echo device deal
Why we like it
The Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023 release) is a great pick if you're looking for a smart display, and it's currently on sale for $64.99. That's a $25 savings off the regular $89.99 price. While this isn't an all-time low (it dropped to $59.99 during last year's sale), it's a solid discount. The price may dip another $5 as Labor Day gets closer, but we don't expect it to get much lower.
For that price, you get a 5.5-inch display that's perfect for following recipes, making video calls, or streaming TV shows. It's Alexa-enabled for hands-free voice commands, and the built-in camera lets you check in on your home or view a compatible video doorbell feed when you're away.
More Echo deals
Amazon Echo Auto — $19.99 $54.99 (save $12)
Amazon Echo Buds — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)
Amazon Echo Pop — $27.99 $39.99 (save $12)
Amazon Echo Pop Kids — $28.99 $49.99 (save $21)
Amazon Echo Dot Kids — $38.99 $59.99 (save $21)
Amazon Echo Buds with ANC — $44.99 $119.99 (save $75)
Amazon Echo Spot Alarm Clock — $64.99 $79.99 (save $15)
Amazon Echo Show 5 Kids — $65.99 $99.99 (save $34)
Amazon Echo Hub — $129.99 $179.99 (save $50)
Best iPad deal
Why we like it
If you'd rather have a screen you can carry with you, the Apple iPad 11-inch (A16, 128GB) is on sale for $299, down from its regular price of $349. That's a $50 savings on a top-notch tablet. While this isn't the lowest price we've ever seen — it dropped a bit lower on Prime Day — it's still a pretty good deal.
With an A16 chip and a Liquid Retina display, this model is ideal for students or creatives on the go. It runs on iPadOS and is compatible with the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard Folio, so you can multitask like never before.
More iPad deals
Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 256GB) — $399 $449 (save $50)
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $449 $599 (save $150)
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 256GB) — $549 $699 (save $150)
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $599 $749 (save $150)
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $399 $499 (save $100)
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 256GB) — $499 $599 (save $100)
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 512GB) — $699 $799 (save $100)
Best headphones deal
Why we like it
Read Mashable's full review of the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.
A perennial favorite, the Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are on sale for $298, down from $399.99. That's a $101.99 savings and just $2 more than their Prime Day price.
These premium headphones are a Mashable Choice Award winner, and our team was even more impressed by them than the newer XM6 model, thanks to their 30-hour battery life, comfortable design, and sound quality.
Mashable’s deputy shopping and reviews editor, Miller Kern, writes, “I was truly impressed by the sound quality and noise cancellation in the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. As someone who primarily listens to music through AirPods Pro, the noise cancellation on the Sony headphones is a game-changer. I found myself reaching for these headphones over my AirPods and Sennheiser PXC 550-IIs.”
More headphones deals
JBL Tune 770NC — $99.95 $149.95 (save $50 + 90 days of Amazon Music)
Anker Soundcore Space Q45 — $99.99 $149.99 (save $50)
Marshall Major V — $99.99 $159.99 (save $60)
Beats Studio Pro ANC Headphones — $219.99 $349.99 (save $130)
JBL Tour One M2 — $249.95 $329.95 (save $80)
Sonos Ace — $299 $449 (save $150)
Sennheiser Momentum 4 — $299.95 $449.95 (save $150)
Dyson OnTrac — $259.99 $499 (save $239.01)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 — $449 $699 (save $250)
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $479 $549 (save $70)
