Discover the top budget-friendly items from Amazon’s first major sale event of 2026.
By Bethany Allard and Lauren Allain on March 27, 2026
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It’s a great week if you like deals. As of March 25, Amazon is hosting the first major sale event of 2026. The Amazon Big Spring Sale spans almost the entire week, ending Tuesday, March 31.
Like all Amazon sales, there is an abundance of deals to sort through, and that’s especially true if you’re searching for items that fall into the category of under $50. Maybe you’re searching for the perfect birthday gift, thinking ahead to Mother’s Day (May 10 this year, FYI), or simply don’t want to spend a ton; an under-$50 budget allows for plenty of buying power.
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite deals under $50 to shop during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Check back as we continue to update this article throughout the week.
Best Amazon device deal: Amazon Echo Spot for $49.99 ($79.99, save $30). Amazon sales are notoriously one of the best opportunities to snag Amazon devices. From Kindles to Fire TV sticks, Amazon loves to put its own products on huge discounts. If you could use a new bedroom smart speaker and clock, the Amazon Echo Spot has a sale price of $49.99, down from the standard price of $79.99. With a quick glance, you’ll be able to check the time, weather, and more without having to check your phone. Plus, you can set it to play your favorite wakeup playlist each morning.
Best earbuds deal: Soundcore by Anker Space A40 for $49.99 ($79.99, save $30). The Soundcore by Anker Space A40 earbuds usually come with a price of $79.99, but as long as you’re cool with navy, black, or white, they can be yours for only $49.99. The Space A40 earbuds are designed to reduce noise by up to 98 percent, and they come with a massive 50 hours of playback time with the included case. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale could be the best opportunity to replace earbuds before we head into the summer.
Best home deal: Dreo TurboPoly Table Fan for $49.95 ($55.99, save $6.04). It’s about to get hot. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but soon enough, we’ll be back in sweltering season. This year, head into the warmth with the Dreo TurboPoly Table Fan. Not only does it look great, but it also has four speeds, an 8-hour timer, and big oscillation power. Dreo says the fan is powerful enough to blow air up to 60 feet, so it’ll be ideal for a bedroom or office. Plus, it’s a quiet 28 decibels, so there’s no issue with sleeping with the fan on.
Best gaming deal: Mario Kart World for $51.99 ($79.99, save $28). OK, this one is not technically under $50, but it’s so close and such a good deal, we couldn’t pass up including it here. One of the more controversial parts of the Switch 2 release was the higher game prices, including on the first title live with the console: Mario Kart World. The good news is that if you’ve been waiting for the $80 game to drop in price, Spring Sale season has you covered. Thanks to this markdown at Woot!, you can pick it up for $64.99. And as of March 25, you can use the code SAVETWENTY at checkout to knock an additional $13 off the game our reviewer called “chaotic, hilarious fun.”
Bethany Allard is a Los Angeles-based shopping reporter at Mashable covering beauty tech, dating, sex and relationships, and headphones. In addition to testing out and rounding up the best products, she also covers deals for Mashable, paying special attention to Apple deals and prices.
Lauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A. When she’s not writing, Lauren prefers to be outside hiking, bouldering, swimming, or searching for the perfect location for all three.