Don’t buy AirPods Pro 3 in the Presidents’ Day Sales! Buy any of these 4 earbuds deals instead – all recommended by me, an audio expert

Presidents’ 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).

But don’t be fooled. Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 have previously dropped to less than that, even recently. And I’m here to tell you that actually, I’d rather you pick up any of these four other options, including excellent noise-cancelling buds from Bose, Technics and Nothing. I’ve even thrown in a flagship open-ear offering that’s now $100 off!

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.

Not on the market for earbuds today? That’s OK, head to our Presidents’ Day sales hub for the right deal for you. For everyone else, keep scrolling to get to the deals!

• 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