Prime Day is coming soon…but you don’t need to wait until July to shop good sales on Amazon. The retailer has discounts on dozens of our favorite brands including Dyson and Hydro Flask, and you don’t need an Amazon Prime membership to get in on the savings. If you’re eyeing a new appliance, mattress or sheets set, now is a good time to buy, according to experts in our Memorial Day shopping guide.
As a reporter for NBC Select, I’ve covered plenty of holiday sales and product deals over the years. At this point, I have a good eye for which discounts are worth your time, and which are commonplace — below are some of the former.
I’ll update this list with new deals leading up to Memorial Day on May 27th. Prices and availability may change throughout the week.
SKIP AHEAD Best Amazon Memorial Day 2024 deals | Appliance deals | Mattress and bedding deals | Home deals | Tech deals | Beauty and wellness deals | More deals to shop
The best Amazon Memorial Day 2024 deals to shop now
We included a mix of products from previous reporting, editor favorites and top-rated bestsellers with an average rating of at least four stars on Amazon.
Best appliance sales
Roborock Q5+ Robot Vacuum
4.4-star average rating from 5,393 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
This is one of our favorite robot vacuums, and this model comes with a self-emptying dock that stores dust and debris automatically. The robot can intelligently map your home (including multiple floors) on its own during setup, according to the brand. Through the app, you can set up no-go zones, schedule cleanings, customize routines and more. The robot automatically returns to the base station when it needs to charge or empty its dustbin, too, according to Roborock.
Bissell Little Green Machine Cleaner
4.5-star average rating from 80,185 reviews on Amazon
This is not the lowest price we’ve seen for this cleaner, but we included it anyway because it is a NBC Select Pet Awards winner and expert-recommended portable carpet cleaner. NBC Select updates editor Mili Godio has used it for years on her carpets and upholstered furniture — it comes in handy when her 16-pound Havachon tracks dirt in the house. “It’s amazing to see the difference in color after using it, especially when I clean my carpet,” says Godio.
Traeger Grills Pro 22 Electric Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker
4.6-star average rating from 1,796 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
Traeger makes some of the best pellet grills, according to grilling experts. This electric model — which you can use as a grill, smoker, roaster or BBQ — is one of their smallest and lowest priced and a good fit for beginners who don’t want to deal with gas or charcoal. It has a cooking area of 572 square inches — in food terms, that’s about four chickens or five racks of ribs, according to the brand. If you need more space, the Grills Pro 34 is larger, similar and also on sale.
Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
4.3-star average rating from 2,312 reviews on Amazon
Dyson makes some of the best vacuums — they can handle hardwood, carpets and more. This model is one of their lowest priced, and it still comes with a large head that picks up debris on all floor types, a crevice tool to get to hard-to-reach places, and more. You can easily convert it into a handheld vacuum by taking off the central pole, something I often do to clean my couch.
It may not have all the bells and whistles newer versions have (like an LED screen or illuminating dust light), but it costs much less.
Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Kit
4.4-star average rating from 15,980 reviews on Amazon
This top-rated tool kit includes two essentials: a cordless drill and a cordless impact driver, plus two batteries, one charging station and a large bag to hold it all. The drill has a 300 watt motor and two speeds, while the impact driver has triable speed built into the trigger. The 20V batteries work with any other 20V Dewalt tool you may already own.
Dyson Purifier Cool Gen1 Purifying Fan
4.2-star average rating from 358 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
Why have an air purifier or a fan when you can have both? This Dyson tower pulls unfiltered air from all around its base, then blows clean air out across your space. The fan can oscillate nearly 360 degrees, a useful feature if you want to place it in a corner or the center of a room. It also has a night mode that keeps the fan at its quietest speed.
Best mattress and bedding sales
Tuft & Needle Original Foam Mattress
4.3-star average rating from 16,012 reviews on Amazon
Tuft & Needle makes some of our favorite cooling pillows. This mattress from the brand is another good fit for hot sleepers, it has breathable foam, cooling gel and heat-conducting graphite inside, according to Tuft & Needle. It is a medium firm feel made for back and stomach sleepers, and has a breathable, removable top cover.
Tempur-Pedic Cloud Pillow
4.3-star average rating from 6,478 reviews on Amazon
This memory foam pillow is soft and contouring, ideal for supporting back and stomach sleepers, according to the brand. It’s made with a single piece of memory foam that’s about five inches high, wrapped in a polyester knit pillow cover that’s hypoallergenic and machine washable.
Best home sales
Blueair Blue 311i Max Air Purifier
4.5-star average rating from 9,697 reviews on Amazon
I have the 311i+ version of this quiet air purifier, and have used it for years in my bedroom to combat seasonal allergies and dander from my cat. The 311i Max has a removable, machine washable fabric cover that catches larger clumps of dust and lint. I use the Blueair app to set my purifier to an automatic schedule: it switches to the quiet night mode between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m.
Hydro Flask All Around Travel Tumbler
4.7-star average rating from 5,001 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
This large water bottle never leaves NBC Select associate updates editor Zoe Malin’s side — it accompanies her to work in the morning and workout classes at night. “I love the squishy straw and how easily the top pops off when I need to refill it,” says Malin. It’s dishwasher safe and temperature-controlled for both hot and cold drinks.
Bagsmart Hanging Toiletry Bag
4.8-star average rating from 53,829 reviews on Amazon
This hanging bag makes for a great toiletry bag or makeup organizer, NBC Select editor Mili Godio uses it for either, depending on what she needs. It has tons of compartments and folds up to a smaller size that makes it easy to pack into carry-on luggage, she says.
Best tech sales
Apple iPad Air (5th Gen) (256GB)
4.8-star average rating from 13,021 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
Apple’s 5th generation iPad Air matches its lowest price ever, likely because the brand released new iPads earlier this month. The iPad Air is one of my favorite tablets: it has a bright screen, loud stereo speakers on each side, and more than enough speed to tackle any task I throw at it. Plus, it’s compact and easy to travel with.
The cheaper 64GB version may be out of stock, but this upgraded 256GB is still available on Amazon.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K
4.7-star average rating from 74,807 reviews on Amazon
I’ve used a lot of streaming devices — Roku is consistently the easiest to install and use. It’s why it’s the first option I recommend to friends and family, especially if they are not tech-savvy. NBC Select editorial operations manager Shari Uyehara and I have both used Roku to watch our favorite streaming services.
Sony WH-1000XM4 Over-Ear Headphones
4.6-star average rating from 55,894 reviews on Amazon
A winner in our NBC Select Giftable Tech Awards, these over-ear headphones strike a great balance between sound quality, portability, battery life and price. They sound balanced and detailed, with a full range of instrumentation, regardless of what I’m watching or listening to. The touch controls on the earcup are simple and responsive, and the headphones fold down into a convenient travel hard case.
Garmin Vivoactive 5
4.4-star average rating from 1,362 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
This Garmin watch strikes a good balance between a fitness tracker and a smartwatch. Like other Garmin watches, it tracks ample health and fitness data, including heart rate, daily steps, sleep score, fitness activities, running details, GPS data and more. It also shows your notifications, controls music and can make contactless payments. It has a colorful display and has up to 11 days of battery life, according to the brand.
Apple Airpods (2nd Gen)
4.7-star average rating from 614,990 reviews on Amazon
I see AirPods everywhere, and for good reason: if you own an iPhone, they are some of the most convenient wireless earbuds available. They pair effortlessly across Apple devices, and support Apple features like voice controls with Siri. They also have a semi-open fit, no rubber eartip blocking your ear canal. While they are comfortable, they don’t block or have any noise cancellation. The buds and charging case combined have over 24 hours of battery life, according to the brand.
Best beauty and wellness sales
EltaMD UV Sport Sunscreen Lotion
4.7-star average rating from 10,139 reviews on Amazon
This is one of the best sunscreens, especially if you are looking for a mineral formula that’s gentle on acne-prone skin or rosacea. Godio, who has rosacea, thought she was allergic to all sunscreen before trying this one — it doesn’t irritate her skin at all. The formula is noncomedogenic, oil-free and fragrance-free.
Revlon One Step Volumizer Plus 2.0
4.6-star average rating from 480,890 reviews on Amazon
The 1.0 version of this tool is one of our favorite hair dryers because it lets you dry, brush and style your hair at the same time. The large, oval-shaped brush has airflow vents throughout, right alongside nylon and tufted bristles that are designed to detangle and create volume, according to the brand. It has four heat settings (cool, low, medium high) and you’ll need to plug it in to use.
Aidalls Wellup 5-in-1 Electric Head Shaver
4.3-star average rating from 22,306 reviews on Amazon
This expert-recommended cordless head shaver has six pivoting blades that work for both wet and dry shaving, meaning you can use it in the shower if you want. It comes with four extra attachments, including a nose hair trimmer, cleansing brush, precision trimmer and massage brush. It has up to 90 minutes of power on a single charge, according to the brand.
More Memorial Day 2024 sales to shop now
Best furniture and home sales
- Bagsmart: Up to 50% off travel bags and accessories
- Samsonite: Up to 40% off luggage and luggage sets
- Coway: Up to 32% off air purifiers
- Blueair: Up to 30% off air purifiers
- Best Choice Products: Up to 33% outdoor furniture
Best mattress and bedding sales
- Amazon Basics: Up to 33% off mattress and mattress toppers
- Tuft & Needle: Up to 27% off mattresses, pillows and more
- Casper: Up to 20% off mattresses and pillows
- Tempur-Pedic: Up to 38% off mattresses and pillows
- Serta: Up to 31% off select mattresses
Best kitchen and appliance sales
- Dyson: Up to 30% off vacuums and air purifiers
- Shark: Up to 33% off vacuums and dustbuster
- Nespresso: Up to 30% off coffee and espresso machines
- Keurig: Up to 22% off select coffee makers
- Tineco: Up to 50% off vacuums
- Ecoflow: Up to 47% off portable power stations and solar generators
- Traeger: Up to 29% off pellet and BBQ grills
- Igloo: Up to 30% off coolers and jugs
Best apparel and shoe sales
- Chaco and Merrell: Up to 71% off shoes and sandals
- Adidas: Up to 50% off apparel and shoes
- Under Armour: Up to 25% off apparel and shoes
Best tech sales
- Amazon: Up to 50% off Amazon devices like Fire tablets and Blink cameras
- Anker: Up to 50% off charging tools and accessories
- JBL: Up to 40% off headphones and speakers
- Sony: Up to 37% off headphones and earbuds
- Samsung: Up to 44% off computer monitors
Why trust NBC Select?
Harry Rabinowitz is a reporter for NBC Select who has covered deals and sales for over two years. To round up the best Memorial Day deals, he found discounted products and brand sales across categories, including recommendations from previous coverage.
Catch up on NBC Select’s in-depth coverage of personal finance, tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok to stay up to date.
