Best Labor Day Deals at Amazon
Amazon is dialing up sales for the long holiday weekend
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Labor Day is nearly here, and the holiday weekend could spell savings, depending on what you’re shopping for. Three-day weekends are typically known for mattress and large-appliance sales, and I’ve got you covered if you’re looking for discounts on those. But that’s not all that’s on sale. Plenty of retailers discount lots of items, and Amazon is no different, so I’ve rounded up the sales to help you shop.
Before you reach for your wallet, you may want to know that this is not as big as Black Friday or Prime Day in terms of major discounts. A few of these deals are better than usual, but overall, the sale prices I’m seeing aren’t particularly special. In fact, many of these offers are the same as they have been for the past several weeks and even months. That doesn’t mean they’re not a good value. I just want to help you know whether you’re getting a good deal or a really good deal.
If you don’t need anything right now, keep in mind that Amazon has, for the past several years, held a big sale in October (typically called Prime Big Deal Days) to kick off the holiday shopping season. This sale does tend to bring bigger savings, and shortly after that will come Black Friday and Cyber Monday (as much as it pains me to think about the holidays when we’re only just saying farewell to summer).
I track the prices of everything we test all year long, so I can provide more context about these deals. Everything I’ve included in this list is a good value, and I noted those that are exceptionally good right now compared to their regular sale prices.
If you’re looking for more discounts, check out the best offers on CR’s Deals Hub.
Pillows
The Beckham Luxury Linens Hotel Collection Pillow has a 100-percent cotton cover and a 100-percent polyester gel-fiber filling. The pillow aced our test for breathability, so it should help keep you from feeling hot; it also scored top marks for resiliency, so it should maintain its shape over time.
The Coop Home Goods Premium Adjustable Loft Pillow is made of shredded memory foam and excels in our tests for support, no matter your size or sleep position. It also keeps its shape well, showing little to no change in height or fluffiness in our resilience tests. Each pillow comes with extra foam, so you can adjust the filling to your liking. The only area where this pillow falls a bit short is in breathability—it sleeps slightly warm.
This Coop pillow uses gel-infused memory foam and microfiber, making it a good choice for those who love the "cool side" of the pillow. It’s part of Coop’s Sleep Week sale, so shoppers can save 20 percent right now, and CR members can save a little extra (see below for details). The pillow gets a perfect score for breathability, so if you sleep hot, it could be exactly what you need for all-night comfort. It also offers top-notch side support and nearly as good back support.
Air Fryers
This Ninja air fryer has two baskets, and each can be removed on its own, which allows you to cook two different things at separate temperatures and cook times simultaneously (say, fries and chicken nuggets). Its total measured capacity is 6 quarts. In our tests, it was very easy to use and clean, and while it’s a little on the noisy side, it’s not the loudest of the models we’ve tested. It has six cook functions—air fry, air broil, roast, bake, reheat, and dehydrate—and programmed settings for cooking specific foods. It comes with a one-year warranty.
The Instant Vortex Slim air fryer, which typically sells for $120, is at a nice price right now. It’s an all-around strong performer, with intuitive controls and quiet operation, and we found it pretty easy to clean, too. At 11 inches in width and 12 inches in height, it won’t be overly obtrusive on your countertop, though it is fairly deep (18 inches). It has a measured capacity of 4.9 quarts, five cooking modes (air fry, broil, bake, roast, and reheat), and one-touch programs to cook a range of foods, including wings, vegetables, potatoes, cookies, and more. It comes with a 1-year warranty.
The Cuisinart AIR-200 air fryer features a digital display, a viewing window, and a shake reminder to ensure your food is evenly crispy. It can roast, bake, broil, and keep your food warm, plus it’s dishwasher safe. We did see this air fryer at a lower price this past Black Friday, but it’s still a good deal right now.
More Kitchen Deals
The Keurig K-Supreme is back down to the same low we saw for Prime Day. It’s a top performer when it comes to first-cup speed, size consistency, and convenience. It also delivers subsequent cups quickly after the first, important if you plan to serve multiple cups. Its settings let you easily adjust the brew’s strength. Like many K-Cup machines, this coffee maker’s features include auto-shutoff, a removable reservoir, and a height-adjustable drip tray.
Oxo Pro Pump Spinner, 6.6 Qt
Oxo makes so many good kitchen utensils that it’s no surprise that this big spinner was among the top performers. It removed 97.7 percent of the water from our greens, making it the second best performer for drying behind the Farberware, above. This Oxo model can accommodate a max of 200.32 grams of dry salad mix, again, second to the winner. It’s the only stainless steel model we tested, so if you’re trying to cut down on your plastic purchases, this could be a good model for you.
Ninja Thirsti Drink System and Soda Machine
This brilliant machine wins our praise not only because it makes reliably sparkly water that lasts (not a feat every machine accomplished in our tests) but also because it is exceedingly easy to use—despite how customizable it is. You fill the water reservoir with water and ice, place a cup beneath the dispenser, and then choose how much seltzer you want and how bubbly you want it before pressing “Start.” We also like that the machine’s three bubbliness settings take the guesswork out of making seltzer if you have a particular level of carbonation in mind.
The Meater+ meat thermometer is one of the most reliable digital thermometers. It’s easy to use, and given its top-notch accuracy, you won’t need guesswork to determine the doneness of brisket and other fleshy delights. It’s shaped like a thick ink pen with dual sensors—one to check the internal temperature and one for ambient temperature—and its size makes it better suited for girthier cuts. The Meater+ transmits temperature readings wirelessly to the companion smartphone app. This is the typical sale price.
Zeppoli Classic Dish Towels
These dish towels are a versatile addition to any kitchen. Not only can they be used to mop up spills and dry dishes, but they also come in handy when handling hot pans. And unlike many oven mitts, dish towels are much easier to clean. Professional chef Joshua Resnick said, "These are used in kitchens because they are cheap, they are versatile and can be folded depending on what you’re handling. We also use them to put under hot items so as not to leave hot spots on kitchen counters where someone can hurt themselves.”
Headphones
This wireless model from JBL delivers acceptable sound quality and top-notch active noise reduction. These earphones have an isolating design and an ambient sound monitoring feature; they will provide some muffling and electronic canceling of external noises and also reduce the amount of sound that escapes from the earpieces. As such, they are best for those who want highly portable earphones that reduce the amount of noise they hear from their surroundings, or don’t want the sound from the earpieces to disturb others. The sale price is the same as we’ve seen for weeks.
The AirPods Pro 3 are Apple’s top-of-the-line earbuds, and they’re jam-packed with features. The newest functions include live translation for overseas travel and a workout mode that allows you to leave your Apple Watch at home while you’re out on a run or ride. The buds still offer a clinical-grade hearing test and the option of turning your Pro 3s into an over-the-counter hearing aid. They also sound good and offer a better fit and noise canceling than last year’s Pro 2s. The Pro 3s don’t go on sale very often, so this is an opportunity to get Apple’s latest tech at an enticing price.
TVs
Part of Samsung’s 2025 Frame Pro series, the Samsung QN55LS03F is a 55-inch QLED TV equipped with a full-array LED backlight and local dimming. Like other Frame models, designed to display artwork and photos from Samsung’s art store when you’re not watching TV, it features a picture frame-like design, a matte screen for a print-like appearance, and minimal reflections. It comes with a slim wall mount that allows the TV to be placed flush against the wall.
More Tech Deals
The Sony ULT Field 1 is an amenable companion for a trip to the pool or the beach. It’s pleasant sounding with a strong impactful bass ideal for summer tunes. It doesn’t play super loud, but that’s largely a function of its modest size. It boasts an IP 67 rating, which means it’s well sealed from sand and dirt, and can take a modest dunking.
The Asus Vivobook 16 isn’t flashy, but it covers the basics really well, especially for this price. It gets top marks for portability and ergonomics, making it a great pick for students or remote workers who value comfort and a lightweight build. Performance and display are average, but with a roomy 16-inch screen and solid all-around versatility, it’s a strong value at this discount.
The Amazon Fire TV Cube is a mashup of an Amazon Echo and a 4K Fire TV streamer. Its universal remote control capabilities let you control a host of other compatible A/V gear, including TVs, soundbars, receivers, and even some cable and satellite boxes. New features include HDMI 2.1 connections—one input and one output—for controlling other devices using your voice. (One cool trick is that the Cube will also upscale any content from a source connected to its HDMI input.) Other features include support for WiFi 6E, support for both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ HDR, and an Off button that disconnects the microphones if you don’t want the device in an always-listening mode.
Beauty
SheaMoisture Coconut + Hibiscus Frizz-Free Curl Mousse
If you’re looking for soft curls, this lightweight foam could be worth a look. This mousse tells you how many pumps of product you should apply to each section of hair because it provides a guide for varying hair lengths. Because the foam is so lightweight and watery, it spread through our testers’ hair evenly and didn’t leave any clumps of sticky, stiff hair strands. We found it worked best for our testers who had finer hair, so if you’ve got thicker hair, it’s probably a skip.
Tymo Ring Straightening Comb
The Tymo Ring Straightening Comb is down to its lowest price. CR writer and product tester Jodhaira Rodriguez was impressed with how well and how quickly this comb straightened her frizzy, dry hair. It’s shaped like a traditional hair comb with smooth, horizontal teeth. Because of the smoothness of the bristles, hair isn’t gripped as it passes through the comb; it glides smoothly just like a comb does, as long as the hair is detangled. It has five temperature settings that range from 266° F to 410° F, and an auto-shutoff feature that turns the straightening comb off after 30 minutes.
Personal Care
We found the Onlyone Water Flosser quite easy to use and charge. Despite its smaller countertop footprint, it holds quite a lot of water, which means longer flossing sessions without needing a refill. The removable tank has a large opening, which facilitates easy filling.
Nektek Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager
This massager, made famous on TikTok, falls in the middle of the pack in terms of pricing, compared with the other models we evaluated. The reviewer found that the nodes pressed into their neck in an uncomfortable way, but two others who tried it loved it, so you might find the massager is just right or not right at all (but don’t worry—there’s a 30-day return window on Amazon). However, when it came to heat, this massager really shone. It reaches temperatures of 109° F. You can use this massager on various body parts, and it even comes with a car adapter, making it a boon for road trips.
Air Purifiers
At 50 pounds, the Coway Airmega ProX is quite heavy, but it also delivers high-quality performance. On both higher and lower speeds, this model excels at clearing rooms of dust, pollen, and smoke. And it scores well when it comes to noise. It accommodates indoor spaces up to a whopping 2,126 square feet. But the ProX’s top-tier performance comes at a hefty price, plus about $247 annually, according to our estimates. The ProX features three speeds, a filter indicator, and a dirt sensor. In our surveys, CR members say they’re highly satisfied with their Coway air purifiers. The brand earns top marks for predicted reliability, too.
Bidets
The Tushy Classic 3.0 performs very well in our cleaning test, though it’s a notch below some others we tested, including the model above. It has only one nozzle, but the direction of the spray is adjustable. It also offers a convenient knob to dial in your preferred water pressure. Our testers find the Tushy Classic 3.0 to be a bit more cumbersome to install than other models. While it does come preassembled, you have to remove your toilet seat to mount it. It also lacks an alignment guide to help you position the bidet against the back of the toilet rim, which means you may spend more time manually adjusting.
Vacuums
The Miele Duoflex is at the lowest price we’ve seen this year, dropping $45 since last month. It scores well in nearly all of our cleaning tests. It’s excellent at cleaning debris from bare floors as well as picking up pet hair. It’s only so-so at vacuuming dirt from carpets, but that’s not uncommon for stick vacs, which aren’t as powerful as uprights. What stands out the most about this model is how easy it is to use; we like how simple it is to remove the vacuum’s dustbin and clean its filter.
The budget-friendly Kenmore Pet-Friendly Cross-Over DU3017 is a solid performer all-around. It’s stellar at cleaning up pet hair and bare floors and does a fine job of suctioning debris from carpets. The vacuum did well in our clean emissions tests, meaning it captures the dust it picks up, which is important if you have allergies or other respiratory problems. One drawback is that its shorter-than-normal cord might have you mapping your electrical outlets when you’re vacuuming.
Carpet Cleaners
The Bissell Revolution HydroSteam Pet 3432 is a great choice, thanks to its strong performance—it scores very well in our tests for cleaning, drying, and convenience. It comes with a 2-in-1 pet upholstery tool and a 6-inch tough stain tool, making it especially handy if you have stairs to clean or want to use it on large furniture. This carpet cleaner typically costs about $100 more than higher-performing Bissells in our ratings, so it’s definitely better to buy it when it’s on sale.
The Bissell ProHeat 2x Revolution Pet Pro Plus is a great choice if you want to own your own carpet cleaner, especially at this price. It aced our drying tests and demonstrated strong cleaning performance—plus, our testers found it very convenient to use. Its hose length, just short of 7 feet, makes it good for stairs and larger homes, and per tank of solution, it covers about 39 square feet. It also features carrying handles and separate tanks for clean and dirty water. And this price was available ahead of the sale, so it’s no better than usual
Steam Mops
The GorFanty 10-in-1 MultiPurpose is an excellent cleaner with a decent steam rate, and it’s back to its best price. It takes only 20 seconds for the steam mop to produce steam, and its steam can last for around 10 minutes on its maximum setting. We like that you can adjust the length of the mop to accommodate people of different heights. The mop comes with plenty of accessories, including attachments for cleaning tile grout, clothes, furniture, windows, and carpets.
Smart Home
Amazon Smart Plug
The Amazon Smart Plug is essentially an accessory for consumers who use Amazon Echo speakers and Alexa to run their smart home, because it’s managed entirely from the Alexa app and doesn’t work with other smart home systems. It performs quite well in our tests of the best smart plugs, with our experts finding it very easy to set up and use. It also provides strong data security.
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