GoKawiilAmazon's Big Spring Sale is days away. From March 25 to 31, the online retailer will offer discounts on loads of items, making it a good time to upgrade or replace home and personal tech.
It's the first big sale of the year, making it tempting to get good deals on older generations of tech you've had your eye on, especially ahead of new releases expected this spring and fall. CNET readers are already taking a peek at what'll be on sale, and what they're shopping for may surprise you.
If you're curious about what other people are adding to their carts, this roundup gives you a look at the crowd favorites. We rely only on anonymous click and purchase trends from our Data and Commerce teams to highlight the most popular picks of the moment -- no personal data involved.
Here's what they're eyeing ahead of Wednesday's launch to help you start your shopping list.
Sony WH-1000XM6
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The Sony WH-1000XM6 is considered the "new noise-canceling king," according to David Carnoy, CNET's audio expert. These headphones improve on Sony's other models with a more comfortable fit, better noise cancellation than the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and solid voice call performance. The XM6 headphones also have spatial audio with head tracking.
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If you already have a pair of headphones you love, or the XM5, Carnoy doesn't think it's worth rushing to upgrade. However, if you have the XM4, Amazon's sale on these headphones may be worthwhile.
Sony's XM6 headphones are currently $398 on Amazon. This week, the headphones will be marked down to $368, a $30 discount.
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