Best Amazon Big Spring Sale alternative deals — here's the 17 deals I'd buy from Best Buy, Walmart and more
Incredible discounts at Best Buy, Walmart and other retailers
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is underway, and there's a ton of incredible deals still up for grabs. However, that doesn't mean all the best deals come from Amazon. Best Buy, Walmart and other retailers are taking on Amazon with huge sales of their own this weekend.
For example, right now you can score the Sony 55-inch A75L OLED 4K TV for $1,199 at Best Buy. This TV is $400 off, and it has stunning visuals, a 120Hz refresh rate and exclusive gaming features for the PS5. There are also some incredible deals up for grabs on Apple computers — right now the MacBook Air (M1/256GB) is $699 at Walmart ($300 off.) And the 24-inch iMac (M1/256GB) is $849 at Best Buy ($400 off). These models are a couple of years old, but the M1 chip powering both of them still provides excellent performance for everyday computing tasks. They're some of the cheapest MacBook and iMac deals I've ever seen, respectively.
Keep scrolling to see more of my favorite deals that rival Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Plus, check out this huge AirPods Pro 2 USB-C deal.
Amazon alternative deals — Quick links
- MacBook Air M3: $50 off @ Best Buy [member deal]
- Appliance sale: deals from $24 @ Best Buy
- Centr Fitness Essentials Home Workout Kit was $99 now $29 @ Walmart
- The North Face Antora Rain Jacket: was $120 now $33 @ Dick's
- Sonos One (Gen 2): was $219 now $175 @ Best Buy
- Meta Quest 2 (128GB): was $249 now $199 @ Walmart [free $50 credit!]
- Apple Watch 9 (GPS/41mm): was $399 now $319 @ Best Buy
- Dyson Purifier Hot + Cool HP07: was $749 now $599 @ Dyson
- MacBook Air (M1/256GB): was $999 now $699 @ Walmart
- iPhone 15: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in @ Best Buy
- Apple iMac 24" (M1/256GB): was $1,299 now $849 @ Best Buy
- TCL 85" S4 S-Class 4K TV: was $999 now $849 @ Best Buy
- MacBook Air 15.3" (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $999 @ B&H Photo
- Saatva Mattress: was $1,395 now $1,186 @ Saatva
- Sony 55" Bravia XR A75L 4K OLED TV: was $1,599 now $1,199 @ Best Buy
Amazon alternative deals — Editor Picks
Xbox Series X: was $499 now $449 @ Walmart
This Editor's Choice console represents the pinnacle of Microsoft's gaming efforts. The Xbox Series X packs 12 teraflops of graphics power, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD and a Blu-ray drive. It runs games at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second with a max of 8K at 120 fps. And right now, you can get it for a whopping $50 off at Walmart.
MacBook Air M3: $50 off @ Best Buy
Best Buy member deal! If you're a My Best Buy Plus ($49/year) or My Best Buy Total ($179/year) member, you can score Apple's new MacBook Air M3 for $50 off. (Sign up at Best Buy). Available in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes, the new Airs are powered by Apple's latest M3 silicon. The laptop can support up to two external displays (when the laptop lid is closed) and Apple also claims its 60% faster than the M1-based MacBook Air. It boasts up to 18 hours of battery life.
Price check: from $1,099 @ Amazon
Centr Fitness Essentials Kit Home Workout Equipment: was $99 now $29 @ Walmart
Save over $70 on the Essentials Home kit by Chris Hemsworth. You'll get a 3-month subscription to Centr, 5 tube resistance bands with handles (X-light to X-heavy), 3 fabric loop hands (light to heavy), a thick non-slip exercise mat, one protein shaker bottle, 2 soft strap D-handles, 2 ankle straps, 10 snap link carabiners, a door anchor and loop anchor and travel bag. Weights range from 5 to 30 lbs. For just $29? What a bargain.
The North Face Antora Rain Jacket: was $120 now $33 @ Dick's Sporting Goods
I live in The North Face rain jackets for work, and the Antora is a perfect match for the unpredictable spring weather. Made sustainably, the jacket boasts a waterproof and breathable seam-sealed DryVent 2L shell with non-PFC DWR finish to keep you dry, plus a 100% windproof fabric to help you stay protected. It's a steal at just $33.
Price check: $120 @ Amazon
Appliance sale: deals from $24 @ Best Buy
This huge sale includes massive savings encompassing everything from up to $1,500 off refrigerators to tabletop air fryers dropping as low as $24. There are also deals on washing machines, coffee makers, cookers and lots more, if you need to kit out your kitchen, look no further.
The North Face Highrail Fleece Jacket: was $160 now $80 @ Dick's Sporting Goods
Take a whopping 50% off the Highrail fleece, which is a Dick's bestseller. The fleece mid-layer is inspired by the iconic The North Face Mountain Jacket, taking you into spring and still feeling cozy.
Sonos One (Gen 2): was $219 now $175 @ Best Buy
As one of the most popular smart speakers, the Sonos One has built-in Alex and Google Assistant support. Our Sonos One review said the output was amazing for the size, and just one speaker filled the room with full, balanced sound; pairing a second speaker with the first in stereo made it all the more richer. Although it was superseded by the Era 100 earlier this year, this is a great deal on one of the original best smart speakers around.
Price check: $234 @ Amazon
Meta Quest 2 (128GB): was $249 now $199 @ Walmart
Free $50 credit! The Meta Quest 2 is an excellent VR headset and for a limited time you can get it on sale for $50 off. In our Meta Quest 2 review, we called the Meta Quest 2 the best VR headset you can buy. This deal includes a free $50 Meta Quest store credit, so you can stock up on some of the best Meta Quest games. (It doesn't appear that Amazon offers the credit).
Price check: $199 @ Amazon
Apple Watch 9 (GPS/41mm): was $399 now $319 @ Best Buy
The Apple Watch 9 features a faster S9 chip for better performance, 4-core neural engine, and an 18-hour battery life. It also supports Apple Double Tap, a new gesture that can be used to answer/end a call, stop a timer, play/pause music, or dismiss an alarm. In our Apple Watch 9 review, we said the Editor's Choice watch got significant performance upgrades and remains the best smartwatch you can buy.
Price check: $329 @ Amazon | $329 @ Walmart
Dyson Purifier Hot + Cool HP07: was $749 now $599 @ Dyson
Apart from heating, this premium space heater can also cool a room and purify the air — providing a perfect all-year-round solution. What's more, it's beautifully designed and takes up minimal floor space. In our Dyson Purifier Hot + Cool HP07 review, we said it's beautifully-made, easy to use, and versatile with a lot of unique features. And with a $150 saving on the list price, it's worth the investment.
Price check: $730 @ Amazon
MacBook Air (M1/256GB): was $999 now $699 @ Walmart
Lowest price! It's no longer Apple's flagship, but the MacBook Air M1 offers fantastic performance and value. The M1 CPU never stuttered in our tests and also helped it reach over 14 hours of battery life. It features a 13.3-inch Retina display, Apple M1 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M1 review, we said it offers amazing endurance and shockingly good speed. This is the cheapest it's ever been.
Price check: $799 @ B&H Photo | sold out @ Amazon
iPhone 15: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in @ Best Buy
Best Buy is offering up to a $1,000 trade-in credit when you buy a new iPhone 15 via Verizon or AT&T. That's one of the best deals we've seen on Apple's current-gen phones. It's worth noting that Amazon has the entire iPhone 15 series on sale for $0.01 each. However, you must purchase it with Boost Infinite (from $60/month unlimited data) to get this rate.
Price check: from $0.01 w/ Boost Infinite @ Amazon
Apple iMac 24" (M1/256GB): was $1,299 now $849 @ Best Buy
Like many Apple products, good discounts on iMacs don’t show up often — so when one does, it’s big news. Right now, you can save a massive $400 on the iMac M1, and take full advantage of its beautiful display, 1080p webcam, rich audio, and the impressive performance of its M1 Chip. Our iMac M1 review said this device "delivers speed, beauty, and great sound in a slim new design." This deal is for the model with the M1 Chip, a 7-core CPU and 256GB storage. Note that the newer iMac M3 is now available.
Price check: $1,239 @ Amazon
TCL 85" S4 S-Class 4K TV: was $999 now $849 @ Best Buy
The S4 S-Class is one of TCL's new budget TVs. Yet despite its budget friendly price, it packs Dolby Vision/HDR10/HLG support, DTS Virtual:X audio, built-in Chromecast, and Google TV Smart OS. You also get three HDMI ports, including one with eARC support. Note: My Best Buy Plus/Total members save an additional $50.
Price check: sold out @ Amazon
MacBook Air 15.3" (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $999 @ B&H Photo
Apple's biggest MacBook Air features a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2880 x 1864), Apple's M2 chip w/ 10-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of SSD storage, a 1080p FaceTime camera, four-speaker system with Spatial Audio, and MagSafe charging. In our MacBook Air 15 review, we called the Editor's Choice laptop a super-sized version of the 13-inch model, with excellent performance, epic battery life and a stunning display. Just note that the newer MacBook Air M3 is now available.
Price check: sold out @ Amazon | $1,299 @ Best Buy
Saatva Classic Mattress: was $1,395 now $1,186 @ Saatva
The Saatva Classic is the best luxury hybrid mattress you can buy. This high-end innerspring mattress combines eco-friendly foams and a cushioning Euro pillow top with a super-durable dual steel coil support system. In our Saatva Classic mattress review, we found it's fantastic to sleep on, offering hotel-level comfort at a reasonable price. The Saatva Classic comes in three different comfort levels (soft, medium firm, or firm) and two heights (11.5 or 14.5 inches). Plus, it includes free white glove delivery as standard. After discount, you can get the twin for $1,186 (was $1,295) or the queen for $1,795 (was $2,095).
Sony 55" Bravia XR A75L 4K OLED TV: was $1,599 now $1,199 @ Best Buy
The Bravia XR A75L is a (2023) Sony OLED with features designed specifically for PS5 gamers. For instance, it has a 120Hz refresh rate with two HDMI 2.1 ports and 4K/120, VRR, and ALLM support. You also get Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode, which optimize picture quality while gaming and streaming on your PS5. Other features include HDR support and built-in Google TV/Google Assistant.
Price check: sold out @ Amazon
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Millie is a Deals writer at Tom's Guide specializing in deals content. She also covers the latest tech news and and creates how-to articles about everything from phones, streaming devices, and headphones to apps and video games. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gaming on her Nintendo Switch and creating digital art.