The best sales to shop this weekend: Samsung, Loft, Sonos and more
This weekend, you'll find a deal on an editor-loved Sonos portable speaker, a discounted Samsung robot mop and savings at Loft. All that and more below.
Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo Mop
The Discover Samsung Sale has ushered in a flood of deals on tech and more. Electronics like Samsung Galaxy smartphones and OLED TVs are reaping the benefits. Now with summer underway, there may be a flurry of activity in your home. Help lift the burden with the Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo — $550 off for the savings event. The robot mop is powered by AI tech to optimize cleaning around your room.
LifeStraw Go 1-Liter Water Filter Bottle
Whether you prefer the taste of filtered water or want to remove potential contaminants, the LifeStraw Go is a great go-to, especially if your travels take you to places with little access to clean water. This filtered water bottle features a carbon filter and a microfilter to help remove chlorine and other contaminants, according to the brand. Plus, its covered mouthpiece helps keep drinking more hygienic on the move.Read our review
EarFun Air Pro 4 Earbuds in Black
Looking for a frills-free pair of wireless earbuds? The EarFun Air Pro 4s impressed our testing experts with its strong ANC, audio quality, battery life and seamless connectivity. It earned even higher marks for packing all that into its budget-friendly price, which just got even better with our exclusive promo. Save nearly 33% off with code EPRO4CNN at Amazon. Read our review
Loft
We love a shopping spree as much as the next, and Loft is helping make those trips guilt-free. The brand's Summer Bash Sale offers up to 55% off travel-ready styles. Snag matching linen sets for your European vacations, dressy blouses for summer outings and breezy travel dresses for warmer weather. Liven up your wardrobe with fun tropical and floral patterns too.
Sonos Roam 2
Our deals editors stumbled upon this speaker at the perfect time. Hitting its all-time low price on Amazon in black and white, the Sonos Roam 2 is not only an 'elite speaker,' as dubbed by CNN Underscored experts, but it's also a great value. It's one of the best small portable speakers we've tried, without sacrificing superior bass and vocals. Queue your favorite playlist on it to set the scene for backyard BBQs this summer. Read our reviewWorx PowerShare Cordless String Trimmer
Save 33% on this electric string trimmer and clean the edges of your lawn this summer. Amazon has an all-time low price on the kit that includes two batteries and a companion charger.
RadExpand 5 Electric Folding Bike
As the former editor of a green energy deals column, Rikka Altland has tried quite a few electric bikes. This folding model from Rad Power is a favorite of hers, as it's great for apartment dwellers and anyone else who lacks space to store a full e-bike when not in use. Now it's $599 off and landing at a new all-time low.
Anker MagGo Power Bank for Apple Watch
This Anker portable power bank is designed not just for your iPhone with its built-in USB-C cable but also with a dedicated spot for your Apple Watch. Save 44% at Amazon, marking a new all-time low price.
Oral-B Pro Smart Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
This Oral-B electric toothbrush normally sells for $130, but Amazon has now dropped it lower than ever with this weekend's sale. Save 46% and see why we ranked the brand so highly for the best smart electric toothbrush without spending anywhere close to the retail cost of our top-tested pick.
Marshall Stanmore III Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
Altland uses this speaker for herself every single day. She loves the retro design as much as the booming audio it can dish out. Today's Amazon offer drops the Bluetooth speaker to its best price ever at $80 off.
Sleep Number
We've crossed the threshold into summer, which means you'll want to invest in cooler nights ahead. Luckily, the mattress brand's Summer Cool Down Sale offers up to 40% off temperature-regulating models, like the Special Edition Smart Bed and the Climate 360s.
Ban.do
The retailer beloved for its kitschy assortment of home decor, stationery and clothing is offering savings galore. Filled with Baggu crossbody bags, Rachel Antonoff apparel and Ban.do planners, the Sale on Sale takes an extra 30% off with code OHYEAH.
Slumber Cloud
Some of the best cooling bedding that deals editor Jacqueline Saguin has ever tried is seeing markdowns in time for rising temps. Take 15% off airy sheet sets and up to 30% off breathable bedding bundles.
Ellis Brooklyn
The perfume brand just turned 10, and it's celebrating in kind with discounts on its entire lineup of fragrances, room sprays, candles and more. Score 20% off sitewide with code HAPPY10 through June 9, including Saguin's favorite, the Vanilla Milk scent.
Oura Ring Gen3
Oura may have just launched its newer, slimmer 4th-generation smart ring, but Amazon doesn't want you to forget how good a value the last model was. The 3rd-Gen Horizon launched at $349 and has now dropped to just $199. That's $150 off the original price, $50 under the previous discount we tracked and a new all-time low.
REI Outlet Sale
REI is starting off June by restocking its outlet section with a fresh batch of discounts. This month, you can save up to 30% on footwear like sandals and hiking boots, camping gear and tons of apparel.
Dyson V11 Extra Cordless Vacuum
We love sharing a good Dyson deal, and this one is even better than the last time it went on sale. The Dyson V11 was a previous contender for our favorite cordless vacuum, and now it's $150 off. That's a new low price for 2025 and $30 below the Memorial Day discount we tracked last month.
Apple Watch Series 10
The Apple Watch Series 10 features one of the largest screens Apple has ever put in a wearable. It doesn't skimp on upgraded health-tracking features either, with the tech to monitor workouts, heart rate, sleep and more. Both sizes are down to their respective all-time low prices at Amazon. Read our review
Sam's Club Membership
Get ready for the summer with some of the best deals in-store and online at Sam's Club. Right now, you can save 60% on a Club membership so you can shop the lowest prices on groceries, home goods, tech and more (and opt in for free handy curbside pickup).
JBL Go 3 Speakers
Tons of portable speakers are discounted at the JBL Amazon storefront, and the savings are compelling enough that Saguin bought the on-sale JBL Go 3 Eco for all her summer picnics. Score the speakers for as low as $30 in a variety of punchy colors. Don't be fooled by its mini size, because it packs loud volume.
Dyson Cool Tower Fan
Keep cool as temps rise with a handy tower fan that brings sweeping breezes to your space. This Dyson bladeless model brings a sleek look to rooms. On particularly warm days, it amps up by 10 airflow speeds. Plus, it has an oscillating feature so no corner of your home goes uncooled.
Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
Completely lock into your workouts or errands with these Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. With the new kid on the block, the Sony XM6, these XM4s are now available at a better value. Deals editor Jacqueline Saguin has owned her pair since their 2020 launch, and it still delivers impressive noise cancellation and great battery life all these years later. Read our review
Blueair Medium Blue Pure 311i Max Air Purifier
If spring allergies aren't letting up, minimize the sneeze sessions with an air purifier hailing from an expert-recommended brand. Rid bedrooms and small spaces of irritants like pollen and dander for as little as $190 across. Its compatible app also unlocks extra features like timer settings and filter monitoring.
Cotopaxi
Hit the trails this spring with all the proper outdoor gear. Everything from colorblocked rain jackets to vibrant hiking daypacks is up to 60% off at Cotopaxi. If you weren't ready to pay full price on fleeces and down jackets (like the editor-loved Fuego), it's also a great opportunity to score off-season styles for much less.
Samsung 55-Inch OLED S90C TV
Any time you can save $800 on a TV is worth writing home about, but that goes double when it's our best TV pick. The bright, colorful Samsung OLED S90C is a top-notch TV, and now the 55-inch model is down to one of the lowest prices we have tracked. The deals editors at CNN Underscored look out for your wallet on the daily, scouring sales at the top of every morning. We tap a range of techniques and consider a variety of factors to determine whether a deal is worthy of coverage, such as price history checks, available coupon codes and competitor pricing.
Our team, consisting of senior editor Rikka Altland, editor Jacqueline Saguin and associate editor Elena Matarazzo, is passionate about unearthing deals that we ourselves would be tempted to shop, and we enjoy finding a great deal on a coveted item (especially one that's a top-tested by our experts) because it means that we're helping our readers make savvy buying decisions.
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