UPDATE: Aug. 27, 2024, TKTK a.m. EDT This post has been updated to reflect current sale pricing at Amazon leading up to Labor Day.
We've seen the pumpkin spice on the shelves, so we know fall is coming. Labor Day is the last hurrah of summer, squeezing in a final beach day or backyard barbecue before transitioning to fall. But taking advantage of every ounce of what the season has to offer also means jumping on Labor Day sales.
This summer kicked off with Memorial Day savings, then 4th of July, and, of course, Prime Day. You'd think by now we've drained all the good deals dry, but Amazon's Labor Day sale is proving quite the opposite. We've spotted iPads and AirPods Max at all-time low prices, not to mention the Amazon Kindle at a lower price than during Prime Day.
These are the best early Labor Day deals on Amazon as of August 27:
There are many iPads in Apple's line-up, but the mainstay size is our best budget pick. While the 10th generation is the most recent iteration, the 9th generation is still around and has everything you need for gaming, streaming, or reading.
With a 10.2-inch screen, the A13 Bionic Chip, and 64GB of storage, it's stacked with power and even compatible with the Apple Pencil. Now, it's down to its lowest price ever — under $200.
During Amazon's Labor Day Sale, find the iPad, 9th generation for $199, saving you $130, or 40% off.
The Amazon Kindle lets you bring your entire library with you. Over the years, Amazon has added the Paperwhite, Paperwhite Signature Edition, and Scribe to its collection of e-readers, but the flagship Kindle remains the best budget option. It has a glare-free screen, perfect for reading in all types of environments, and 16GB of storage for all the books you'll need on vacation.
Currently, you can find the Amazon Kindle for just $10 shy of its lowest price ever. At $84.99, this is still better than its Prime Day price. Now, you can get it for $15 off for 15% savings. That's a solid amount of savings to help you prep for a cozy fall of reading.
AirPods are undeniably popular. They connect to iOS devices with ease and look good while doing it. AirPods Max are Apple's answer to over-the-ear headphones, with a cool, sleek design. While we generally liked them during testing, there's a clear consensus that they're just too dang expensive at $549. Sure, they have good audio quality, but there are plenty of other headphones that are just as good for far less.
Luckily, Amazon's Labor Day sale brought the AirPods Max down to $399, just $5 shy of their lowest price ever. That's a fantastic $150 off the headphones for 27% in savings.
Amazon Echo devices offer the convenience of a smart speaker loaded with voice commands. The Echo Dot is a smaller alternative to the flagship Amazon Echo, however, it still packs a lot of punch. It has crisp sound and a built-in mic, that can alert you to a dog barking or a door opening for added home security.
During the Labor Day sale, you can shop the Amazon Echo for $29.99, saving you $20, or 40%. This is a great deal for smart home enthusiasts looking to add a new device.
There are a lot of streaming devices out there, and we've tested a lot of them. Roku makes a lot of good options, including our best overall and best budget streamer. These sticks do bear a striking resemblance to Amazon's Fire TV Sticks, however, having tested them head-to-head myself, I can confidently say the Roku Streaming Stick 4K is better than any Amazon Fire TV option. While you may be able to get an Amazon Fire TV stick for cheaper during the Labor Day Sale, spending a few extra dollars will save you a lot of strife.
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is a quick, efficient streaming device that is a breeze to set up and that allows you to watch your shows without buffering. Right now, you can find it for $34, saving you a sweet $15.99 for 32% off.
