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Amazon deal of the day: Get a $50 DoorDash gift card for just $42.50
The best Amazon deals this week include a DoorDash gift card, Garmin Venu 3S, Bowflex SelectTech 840, Fire TV Stick 4K and Luna controller, and Echo Pop.
Amazon is kicking off the month of May with some pretty impressive deals on top brands like Garmin, Echo, and Bowflex. No, there's no big shopping event going on. These are just deals for the sake of deals — and those are our favorite kind. In a time when everything is getting more expensive, it's a thrill to see brands actually lowering prices. We've rounded up some discounts we think are worth grabbing.
Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on May 1. If none of these are your cup of tea, be sure to check out our picks from April 29 and April 30. Many of those deals are still live, including the lowest price ever on our favorite Bluetooth speaker for bass lovers and a 34% discount on our top budget earbuds.
Our top pick: DoorDash $50 gift card
Whether you're looking for a gift for someone in your life or you've just got food on the mind, you can score a $50 DoorDash gift card for only $42.50 as of May 1. That's 15% cheaper than usual. Be sure to select the $50 gift amount to secure the discount and enter the email address of the person you want to receive the gift (it's ok if it's you). The electronic gift card will then be emailed to the recipient immediately after purchase with details on redemption. Beyond just food delivery from local restaurants, you'll be giving the gift of extra time.
Garmin Venu 3S
The Venu 3S is the smaller version of the Garmin Venu 3, featuring a 41mm case instead of 45mm. It also has a slightly shorter battery life, but otherwise it's basically the same watch that ticks all the right boxes — smart features, health features, fitness features, and more. It offers in-depth recovery advice, detailed sleep data, a speaker and microphone for hands-free calling, virtual assistant access, and truly impressive health and fitness tools. It's regularly $449.99, but you can save 22% as of May 1 and grab it for only $349.99. That matches its best price ever.
Fire TV Stick 4K + Luna Controller
With Xbox prices rising, it's pretty convenient that Amazon's gaming bundle allows you to enjoy a high-end gaming experience without the need for a console. You can get started with Amazon's game streaming service, Luna, for only $74.98 — that's 38% off its usual price. The bundle includes the Fire TV Stick 4K and a Luna controller, which our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) called "an excellent gamepad that provides the optimal Luna game-streaming experience." The controller features its own separate WiFi connection, which helps to reduce input lag as you play. The Fire TV Stick 4K allows you to access popular games — all you'll need is the Luna app and a Prime or Luna subscription and you're off to the races.
BowFlex SelectTech 840 Adjustable Kettlebell
An adjustable weight is a major hack for saving space in your home while still allowing you to diversify your workouts. And as of May 1, the BowFlex SelectTech 840 adjustable kettlebell is 35% off, dropping its $199 price tag down to only $129.98. With the turn of a dial, you can adjust the weight from eight to 40 pounds, effectively replacing up to six kettlebell weights. The weight also includes a two-month free trial of JRNY all-access membership.
Echo Pop
If you've been wanting to add Alexa to your home, the Echo Pop is the least expensive way to do so — especially when it's on sale. Usually $40, you can snag one for just $27.99 as of May 1 and get a free WiZ smart bulb with your purchase. The Pop is basically an Echo Dot lite, made for people "who like to keep music playing, and who also use Alexa as a home assistant." It's not particularly groundbreaking for the Echo lineup, but it's budget-friendly and sound great in any room.
Check out our full review of the Echo Pop.
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