The best Presidents Day sales you can already shop
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Valentines Day and Presidents Day are happening on the same weekend this year, meaning there are plenty of sales to take advantage of between the two of them. Thankfully, if youre looking to get ahead, Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers are already discounting plenty of tech, including some of the items we fawn over at The Verge.RelatedRight now, for instance, Apple devices like the second-gen AirPods Pro and Apple Watch Series 10 are seeing some of their best prices to date. You can also find discounts on terrific noise-canceling headphones like Sonys WH-1000XM5, smart home devices like the Blink Mini 2 security camera, Amazon devices like the newest Kindle Paperwhite, and more. Were updating this post as new offers appear throughout the week, so keep checking back for the latest deals and discounts.In this articleFeatured dealsApple AirPods Pro (second-gen) with USB-C charging case$169$24932% off$169The second-gen AirPods Pro improve upon Apples original pair with much better noise cancellation, improved sound quality, and onboard volume controls. The latest refresh also ships with a USB-C charging case, as opposed to Lightning.AirPods 4$100$12922% off$100Apples new AirPods 4 are the latest update to its base-model wireless earbuds. The hard plastic buds should have improved audio quality and spatial audio with head tracking for the first time.Kindle Paperwhite (2024)$135$16016% off$135Amazons latest Paperwhite features a larger seven-inch display and noticeably faster performance. It also boasts longer battery life than the previous model, retains IPX8 waterproofing, and includes a USB-C port. Read our review.Amazon Blink Mini 2$20$4050% off$20The 1080p Blink Mini now features weather resistance so you can use it both indoors and outside, while continuing to offer a ball-and-socket mount so you can mount it to the wall. However, youll need to pay $3 a month for the optional Blink subscription plan if you want to use cloud storage and features like person detection. Read our review.Beats Solo 4$100$20050% off$100With lossless USB-C audio, 50 hours of battery life, Find My support, spatial audio, and comfy ear cups, the Beats Solo 4 gained significant quality-of-life improvements over their eight-year-old predecessors. They still deliver that bass-rich Beats sound, too. Read our review.Hisense U8N (2024)$878$150041% off$878Hisenses 2024 U8N Mini LED TV runs on Googles excellent TV software, boasts a 144Hz refresh rate, and offers up to 3,000 nits of brightness. And now through February 17th, the 65-inch version is down to $878.39 ($622 off) at eBay with promo code PREZ20, which is a new low.$878 at eBay (with code PREZ20)$950 at Amazon (65-inch)The best Apple dealsApple Watch Series 10$329$39918% off$329The Apple Watch Series 10 has a larger, wide-angle OLED display with up to 30 percent more screen area. Its thinner and lighter than its predecessors, yet it charges faster and features the same fitness and wellness features. Read our review.You can get a 10th-gen iPad for $279 ($70 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which is $30 more than its lowest price to date. Apples entry-level tablet uses an A14 Bionic chipset and offers a 10.9-inch display thats roomy enough for almost any task you can carry out on it. Although you might want a higher-end model for 4K editing and heavier workloads, the entry-level iPad is great for almost any other moderate need, including browsing, streaming, and doodling (its compatible with the first-gen Apple Pencil and the newer USB-C model). It can even handle some light gaming. Read our review.Apple AirPods Max$449$54918% off$449Apples AirPods Max feature exemplary build quality, sound phenomenal, and keep up with the best at noise cancellation. Read our review.You can grab a four-pack of AirTags for $69.99 ($30 off) at Amazon and Best Buy right now, which matches the bundles best price to date. Apples ultra wideband trackers are our No. 1 pick for iPhone users, as they allow you to track your keys, bag, and other belongings within inches of their location using Apples extensive Find My network. They also feature replaceable batteries, carry an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, and offer tracking alerts to help prevent stalking. Hell, you can even now share their location with a handful of airlines, courtesy of a recent iOS 18 update. Read our original review.13-inch MacBook Air with M3 (2024)$899$109918% off$899The MacBook Air M3 is a jack-of-all-trades, with a balanced combination of performance and power efficiency. It also now supports dual displays with the lid closed, and the storage speed is noticeably faster. You dont need to think about whether this laptop will meet your needs it just will. Read our review.$899 at Best Buy (16GB / 256GB)The 13-inch M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD is down to $749 ($250 off) at Amazon and is $50 more at Best Buy. The last-gen Air is still a great laptop for most people, especially now that it starts with 16GB of RAM. That gives it enough memory to handle macOS Sequoias AI-based Apple Intelligence features, along with enough power for light video, photo, and audio work. Its also noticeably lighter than the MacBook Pro, yet it still lasts all day thanks to the efficiency of Apples M2 chip.Sony WH-1000XM5$262$40035% off$262With improved comfort, refined sound, and even better active noise cancellation compared to the previous-gen model, Sonys WH-1000XM5 offer a compelling mix of features for the price. Now through February 17th, you can buy the headphones for $262.40 with promo code PREZ20 from BuyDigs eBay storefront. Read our review.Sonys WH-1000XM4 are available for $199.99 from BuyDigs eBay storefront with offer code PREZ20. BuyDig is a reputable outlet, but if you prefer to buy the headphones from a well-known retailer, you can also buy them for $249.99 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. The last-gen pair of headphones remain a solid alternative to the XM5 thanks to their fantastic noise cancellation and overall call quality. They last up to 30 hours per charge, support Google Fast Pair and Find My on Android devices, and feature multipoint Bluetooth connectivity. They also support 360-degree spatial audio and, unlike the latest model, tout a foldable design thats far more portable. Read our review.Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones$349$42919% off$349Boses latest flagship headphones are a replacement for the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 that offer a more travel-friendly design, spatial audio, better call quality, excellent comfort, and some of the best noise cancellation around. Read our review.Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds$249$29917% off$249With dynamic, rich sound and the best noise cancellation available in true wireless earbuds, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are a terrific pick if you want to listen to your music in peace. Read our review.The Bose QuietComfort Headphones are down to $249 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Boses online storefront. The midrange headphones are the spiritual successor to the Bose QuietComfort 45, offering similar audio quality but more granular control over ANC and ambient passthrough levels. They don a similar design and form factor to the QC45, too, which as its namesake teases prioritizes comfort.The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are matching their all-time low of $229 ($70 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Bose. Theyre a solid pair of wireless earbuds if you want to enjoy music without completely plugging your ear canals. Unlike bone-conduction headphones, which send vibrations through your skull for similar open-ear benefits, the Open Earbuds clip onto your ear lobe. Boses so-called OpenAudio technology then directs audio toward your eardrums. Theyre an interesting alternative that might be more ideal for workouts than other products, but by nature, they dont perform as well as traditional earbuds. Read our review.Beats Studio Pro$180$35049% off$180The new Beats Studio Pro feature improved noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfort. They also support lossless audio over USB-C, making them the first Apple headphones to do so. Read our review.Sonos Ace$349$44922% off$349The Sonos Ace are the companys first set of wireless headphones. They feature a premium, comfortable build and active noise cancellation, along with compatibility with Sonos Arc and other Sonos soundbars. Read our review.Now through February 17th, Ankers Soundcore Sport X10 are on sale for $55.99 ($14 off) just $5 shy of their all-time low when you buy them from Ankers eBay storefront and use offer code PREZ20 at checkout. Despite being an older model, the Sport X10 remain a great pair of budget-friendly workout earbuds with flexible ear hooks, a robust IPX7 rating for water and sweat resistance, and powerful bass. Theyre certainly not on par with something like the Powerbeats Pro 2, but theyre a solid gym pick for the price.Anker Soundcore Sleep A20$120$15020% off$120Ankers Soundcore Sleep A20 are sleep buds that block external sounds, allow you to play Bluetooth audio and white noise, and tracks your sleep. Now through February 17th, you can buy the buds for their all-time low of $119.99 ($30 off) from Ankers eBay storefront with code PREZ20.Read our review.Best speaker dealsBose SoundLink Max$329$39918% off$329Boses SoundLink Max improves on the smaller flex with true stereo sound and very powerful sound at that. Its got a removable handle for easy transport, and theres an aux input for playing audio when you want to listen at a higher quality than what Bluetooth can deliver. Read our review.You can get the Bose SoundLink Flex (second-gen) for $129 ($20 off) from Amazon, Best Buy, and Bose, which is about $12 more than its lowest price to date. The portable Bluetooth speaker is water and dust-resistant, said to be rugged enough to withstand drops, lasts up to 12 hours per charge, and allows you to pair it with another for stereo playback. Its flat profile makes it easy to slip into a bag, but you can also use the integrated strap to attach it using a carabiner or other means.You can buy a standalone Echo Pop for $29.99 ($10 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, or pick it up with a heart-themed faceplate and sleeve for $40.98 ($23 off) at Amazon. Thats nowhere near the lowest price weve seen on either configuration weve seen it drop to $18 in the past but it is the first time Amazons entry-level smart speaker has gone on sale since the holidays. It delivers good sound for its size, doubles as an Eero mesh Wi-Fi extender, and offers a lot of Alexa-based smarts, allowing you to control various smart devices with your voice, check sports scores, set alarms, and more. Read our review.The best smart home dealsRing Battery Doorbell (2024)$60$10040% off$60The 1080p camera on the 2024 Ring Battery Doorbell has improved color night vision and a taller head-to-toe field-of-view for package detection than the previous model. The video doorbell also has better battery life and new push-pin dismounting.You can grab a Blink Outdoor 4 with a Sync Module 2 for $69.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and The Home Depot. Thats not as good as the bundles previous price tag of $40, but its still decent for a wireless security camera that can work in the elements. The 1080p camera offers all the essentials needed to monitor areas inside or outside your home, including night vision, two-way video, and motion detection support with person detection (if you pay the $3 monthly fee). It builds on its predecessor with a broader field of view, too, so you can see more of its coverage area.Amazons latest Echo Show 5 is on sale for $69.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which is its third-best price to date. The smart display offers better sound and mics than its predecessor while retaining its small, 5.5-inch footprint, which makes it a great bedside alarm clock. As an Alexa-enabled smart display, you can also use it to control other smart home devices with your voice, like your lights.The Mill Food Recycler is on sale for $874 ($125 off) directly from Mill, which is one of its best prices to date. The smart trash can is designed to grind food scraps and convert them into chicken food, which you can then either ship to Washington state or use yourself. The latest model can process 40 pounds of leftovers and is slightly faster than the first-gen iteration we tested, too, allowing you to create a coffee ground-like substance in two and a half hours as opposed to 10. Best streaming device and TV dealsAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023)$35$6042% off$35Amazons latest streaming stick is faster than its predecessor with Wi-Fi 6E and double the storage. It also now displays widgets and artwork when idle while continuing to offer Alexa integration.Amazons Fire TV Stick 4K is down to $29.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Kohls, which is its second-best price to date. The streaming device is similar to the aforementioned 4K Max, only it has half the storage at 8GB, a slightly slower Wi-Fi 6E radio, and comes with Amazons older Alexa Voice Remote. Otherwise, it offers the same user experience, complete with support for HDR10 Plus, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos formats.You can get LGs 48-inch B4 for $599.99 ($200 off) at Best Buy, which is an all-time low. Although its not the ideal size for the living room that would probably be 65 inches, in our opinion its likely the cheapest youll be able to find a newer OLED panel. Its especially rare to find one so cheap with gaming features like a native 120Hz refresh rate and variable refresh rate with auto low-latency mode. It runs LGs maturing webOS user experience, too, which lets you use the motion-activated Magic Remote to find content or control your smart home via Alexa or Google Assistant.The best gaming dealsPersona 3 Reload$25$7064% off$25Persona 3 Reload is an excellent remake of the PS2 classic that helped spring the series into popularity. It modernizes the RPG with new visuals and mechanics that make it look more like Persona 5, while retaining an excellent story that invites you to question your lifes meaning. Read our review.NBA 2K25 is down to $24.99 ($45 off) an all-time low at Amazon for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S (you can also get it for $19.99 for the Nintendo Switch). The current promo on the basketball simulator comes just in time for the NBA all-star weekend. Its updated within days of the league-wide roster changes, with realistic lineups reflected across Play Now and GM modes. You can also build a fantasy squad through MyTeams collectible card experience, or create a MyPlayer character to act out your own rags to riches story in the NBA.The 49-inch Odyssey G95SD OLED is available for $1,499.99 ($400 off) from Samsungs online store. Thats a record-low price on Samsungs newest G9 monitor, though you can get the similarly impressive G95SC from 2023 for $1,099 ($700 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. The QHD-equivalent, ultra-wide curved OLED monitors sport a 240Hz refresh rate and a .03-millisecond response time. The glare-free panel should make it a blast for playing games in most lighting conditions, while adaptive brightness tech detects static on-screen elements and lowers the local brightness to protect the display from burn-in. Both models also feature an RGB ring on the rear that can change dynamically based on whats happening in your game.You can get the 55-inch Samsung Odyssey Ark (second-gen) for $1,799.99 ($900 off) at Best Buy, B&H Photo, and direct from Samsung. Its an absolutely unhinged 4K Mini-LED curved display that supports up to 165Hz refresh rate, and you can flip it vertically into cockpit mode for a new perspective while gaming or for whatever hardcore productivity needs you might have. Also aiding your productivity is an improved Multi View feature that lets you view up to four independent HDMI or DisplayPort sources simultaneously. It includes a built-in KVM switch and a dedicated control dial for managing its various settings.Good deals on other gadgets and goodsKindle Colorsoft Signature Edition$230$28018% off$230The Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition is Amazons first e-reader with a color display. It also boasts 32GB of storage, waterproofing, and support for wireless charging. Read our review.$230 at Amazon $230 at Best BuyThe Fitbit Charge 6 is on sale at Amazon in white for $115.95 ($44 off), which is one of the better prices weve seen in recent months. (Other colors are also on sale for $129.95 at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store). The Charge 6 is one of our favorite fitness trackers, especially of the many Fitbit options, and offers the unique ability to pair with certain gym equipment via Bluetooth. It also offers turn-by-turn navigation via Google Maps, NFC payments, and a vibrant OLED panel, though be forewarned that the always-on display is a major drain on battery life. Read our review.Amazon is currently discounting many of its Fire HD tablets, including the latest Fire HD 8, which is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy with ads and 32GB of storage starting at $64.99 ($35 off). It cant compare to higher-end models from Apple and Google, but the 8-inch tablet is a decent Alexa-enabled device if you just need something basic for playing games, streaming, reading, and consuming other forms of entertainment.Google Pixel 8$399$69943% off$399The last-gen Pixel 8 comes with just a couple of key upgrades over 2022s Pixel 7, and it misses out on several higher-end features on the 8 Pro, like a telephoto lens. But its combination of price, features, and the promise of seven years of OS updates makes it one of the best mainstream Android phones. Read our review.A number of Pixel devices are currently matching their lowest price to date. Right now, for instance, you can grab the 6.3-inch Pixel 9 at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store starting at $649 ($150 off). The Pixel 9 features the same 120Hz OLED display and excellent software policy as the aforementioned Pixel 8, only it runs on Googles newer Tensor G4 processor. It also offers a better camera system, a larger battery, and 12GB of RAM as opposed to 8GB, which are some of the reasons we consider it to be the best Android phone for most people. Read our review.Update, February 13th: Updated pricing and added several new deals, including those for the Beats Solo 4, Hisenses U8N TV, the Kindle Colorsoft, and more.See More:
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