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An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletterPresidents’ Day is here, and with it comes a fresh wave of earbuds deals like pieces of sea glass washed up on a beach after high tide.
Major retailers are all getting in on the act, and if you really want AirPods Pro 3, the best deal I've seen can be snapped up at Best Buy or Amazon, where Apple's newest AirPods Pro 3 are now just $209.99 (was $249).
I've personally used all of these earbuds, and I have to tell you that for me, these are the best earbuds to buy right now for sound quality, additional perks, feature sets, and money saved. Some of them aren't the newest, but that's where their brilliance comes in, because the savings are better – and they're still every last millimeter the real deal.
Presidents' Day earbuds sales – quick links
- Best Buy: $40 off AirPods Pro 3 – now just $209.99
- Walmart: JLab Go Air Pop still just $19.99
- Crutchfield: February sale across all audio and hi-fi products ends soon
- Amazon: deals across Beats, Bose and Sony headphones
Today's best noise cancelling earbuds deals
Save 45% ($135)Technics EAH-AZ80: was $299.99 now $164.99 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼Now hear me out: they're not the newest earbuds Technics has released. But they're still currently the only earbuds (along with their newer EAH-AZ100 siblings) to offer multipoint connectivity to three devices – and that's just for starters (see our Technics EAH-AZ80 review for further details). The discount is also as low as I've ever seen; they dropped to $197 during a recent sales event, but I've never seen them go lower – although I hear tell from our price spies that they may have very briefly been $148, during Black Friday last year. Buying a gift for the audiophile in your life? These are still my regular buds and I vouch for the sound and super secure, comfortable fit. Highly recommended.
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Save 46% ($50.01)Nothing Ear (a): was $109 now $58.99 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼Again, they're not Nothing's newest earbuds, but I think they're still the best – and this is a return to their lowest ever fee. With support for hi-res audio and 11mm drivers, the Nothing Ear (a) offer everything you need in budget earbuds. The smart ANC is excellent for the money and automatically checks for noise leakage between the earbud and your ear canal, while there’s reduced audio lag for gamers, and you can connect to two devices at once. Battery life is strong, too, with a 10-minute charge giving 10 hours of playback. Ideal for people who regularly forget to charge their tech (read: me).
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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds: was $299 now $199 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼Bose's reputation for producing audio devices with excellent sound quality is undeniably showcased in its Ultra Open earbuds. Delivering incredible sound, supreme power, and excellent battery life, they're one seriously premium pair of all-around buds and you'll still hear your surroundings to stay safe. You can now get these fantastic four-star buds at a return to their lowest-seen price on Amazon. Hurrah!
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Save 17% ($50)Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) : was $299 now $249 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼On the face of it, a $50 saving isn't the most headline-worthy sale you'll see – and it's true that they have dipped as low as $199 very briefly, before today. But this is Bose. It's also a set of 5-star, 2025-release noise-cancelling earbuds that basically walk all over anything else on the market for noise cancellation (except maybe Apple's AirPods Pro 3 – but if you don't own an iPhone I don't recommend those, however good the deal). A deal on a truly excellent set of new earbuds from Bose? Tempting…
View Deal…and if it really has to be AirPods Pro 3
Save 16% ($39.01)Apple AirPods Pro 3: was $249 now $209.99 at Best BuyRead moreRead less▼Apple's newest premium buds feature improved Active Noise Cancellation, outstanding audio, a comfortable in-ear design, and new features such as live translation and the ability to track your heart rate (which is likely to go up a lot this Sunday). These do-it-all buds really are 100% flagship audio and the noise-cancelling quality is outstanding. And seeing them drop under $210 isn't the absolute lowest we've seen (that would be $184, very briefly a few weeks ago) but it's still a tidy $40 saving on the most popular earbuds in the world.
View DealMore of today's best Presidents' Day sales
- Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums
- Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $99
- Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones
- Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
- Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools
- Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets
- Lowe's: up to 40% off appliances, furniture & tools
- Samsung: up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones
- Target: 40% off clothing, tech & furniture
- Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69
- Wayfair: 54% off furniture, rugs & decor
Becky ScarrottSocial Links NavigationAudio EditorBecky became Audio Editor at TechRadar in 2024, but joined the team in 2022 as Senior Staff Writer, focusing on all things hi-fi. Before this, she spent three years at What Hi-Fi? testing and reviewing everything from wallet-friendly wireless earbuds to huge high-end sound systems. Prior to gaining her MA in Journalism in 2018, Becky freelanced as an arts critic alongside a 22-year career as a professional dancer and aerialist – any love of dance starts with a love of music. Becky has previously contributed to Stuff, FourFourTwo and The Stage. When not writing, she can still be found throwing shapes in a dance studio, these days with varying degrees of success.
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