Memorial Day isn’t just the unofficial start of summer — it’s also a good time to save money on everything from outdoor furniture to the latest tech accessories. And with many sales now in full swing, it’s a great time to save on streaming devices, noise-canceling earbuds, video doorbells, gaming headsets, and a range of other popular tech.
Below, we’ve rounded up some of the top Memorial Day deals you can get in the run-up to the holiday on Monday, May 29th. We’ve also peppered in a few deals from other ongoing sales, including REI’s Anniversary Sale and Amazon’s Gaming Week promo, both of which also run throughout most of the holiday weekend.
Earbud and headphone deals
- Shokz is running a summer sale on a selection of its bone-conduction headphones until June 4th. Both sizes of the midrange Shokz OpenRun are on sale for their all-time low of $99.95 ($30 off) in multiple colors, the budget OpenMove are just $64.95 ($15 off), and the top-tier OpenRun Pro are $139.95 ($40 off). Each model is great for listening to music or podcasts without blocking out the sounds of the outside world, helping keep you aware of your surroundings.
Apple’s latest AirPods Pro take after the last-gen model but include swipe controls and a new H2 chip that allows for improved noise cancellation. They also come with a water-resistant charging case that offers support for Apple’s robust Find My network. Read our review.
- If you’re looking for a more affordable pair of wireless earbuds from Apple, Apple’s second-gen AirPods are on sale for $99 ($30 off) at Walmart and Amazon. They lack active noise cancellation and water resistance but, otherwise, offer good sound quality and great ease of use. Read our review.
- You can buy the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for $149.99 ($50 off) in black or white at Amazon. Although they don’t tune out noise quite as well as the newer model, the last-gen wireless earbuds still sport excellent noise cancellation and good sound quality. Read our review.
Sony’s LinkBuds have a standout design that’s rooted in comfort and an airy, open sound. They also excel when used for voice calls, outshining pretty much all competitors. Read our review.
- Sony’s WF-1000XM4s are down to around $198 ($82 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target right now, matching their second-best price to date. Like their much-loved predecessor, Sony’s latest pair of wireless earbuds offer formidable sound, great battery life, and the best noise cancellation you can get in a pair of earbuds. Read our review.
- You can pick up a pair of Jabra’s Elite 85t in refurbished condition from Jabra’s eBay storefront for $85 — about $145 off their typical retail price — when you use promo code MEMORIALDAY23. The wireless earbuds offer active noise cancellation and an IPX4 rating for water and sweat resistance.
With a fresh design, improved comfort, refined sound, and even better active noise cancellation, Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones offer a compelling mix of features for their premium price. Read our review.
- You can also buy Sony’s WH-1000XM4s, the predecessor to the aforementioned XM5s, for around $278 ($70 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Despite having launched in 2020, the last-gen noise-canceling headphones offer good value for your money, with excellent noise cancellation, good sound and voice quality, and long battery life. Read our review.
Bluetooth speaker deals
- JBL is currently offering Memorial Day discounts on some of its latest waterproof Bluetooth speakers, which are great for outdoor parties and beach days. These aren’t the lowest prices we’ve seen, but many of them are a close second and set to run all the way through July 8th.
JBL’s Charge 5 is a powerful Bluetooth speaker with a marathon battery life of up to 20 hours. It also lets you charge your phone through the built-in USB-A port.
JBL’s Flip 6 is a small, portable Bluetooth speaker that offers a rugged, IPX7-rated exterior and up to 12 hours of battery life. It can also be paired in stereo mode with other JBL-compatible speakers.
Streaming device and 4K TV deals
The LG C3 is similar to its last-gen predecessor, the C2, but offers more processing power and new picture modes. Both 4K TVs sport a 120Hz refresh rate and low input lag, along with support for Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync variable refresh rate tech.
The LG G3 is a high-end TV with the brightest picture of any OLED that the company has ever produced. Combine that with perfect blacks, superb viewing angles, and top-notch gaming specs, and the G3 makes for a compelling package.
- The 55-inch LG C2 OLED TV is also on sale for $1,199.99 ($600 off its original price) at Best Buy and Target. It’s similar to LG’s newer C3 model in that it offers many of the same specs — including four HDMI 2.1 ports and a 120Hz refresh rate — but isn’t as bright, nor does it offer the same level of processing power. Read our review.
- Amazon’s second-gen Fire TV Cube is on sale for $119.99 ($20 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. Like the prior model, the latest version functions as both a 4K streaming device and a smart speaker, allowing you to make hands-free Alexa commands and stream your favorite shows in all the popular HDR formats. Read our review.
Amazon’s latest streaming stick offers improved performance and support for Wi-Fi 6. It continues to offer a terrific selection of streaming apps and an easy-to-use interface with the benefit of Alexa voice commands. Read our review.
- You can buy the Roku Streaming Stick 4K for as low as $39 ($10 off) at Walmart and Amazon right now. The easy-to-use streaming stick comes with support for Dolby Vision as well as HDR10 Plus; however, it lacks newer specs like support for Wi-Fi 6. Read our review.
The newest model of Samsung’s art-inspired 4K TV retains the same QLED display as its predecessor but uses a new anti-glare matte display, which provides artwork and photos with qualities that resemble an actual canvas.
Amazon’s Fire TV Omni QLED features built-in microphones for Alexa commands, low input lag, and support for two-way video calling. It also provides access to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and most major streaming services.
- Amazon is also discounting its previous-gen Fire TV Omni lineup. Right now, for example, you can buy the 65-inch model on Amazon for $599.99 ($160 off). It’s not capable of displaying artwork when idle like the new model, but it’s still a decent 4K TV with built-in mics for making hands-free Alexa voice commands. Read our review.
Outdoors and fitness deals
The latest mainline smartwatch from Apple features watchOS 9 along with Crash Detection and temperature sensors that enable menstrual cycle tracking — something you won’t find on any other model. Read our review.
- Now through May 29th, you can pick up the Coleman Cascade Classic Camp Stove from REI and direct from Coleman for $74.99 (regularly $100). The two-burner propane stove folds up like a briefcase when you’re finished cooking, allowing you to easily stow it when you’re done camping.
- You can buy the Garmin Fenix 7S Sapphire Solar for $699.99 ($200 off) from REI through May 29th. The rugged smartwatch is catered toward outdoorsy types thanks to its long battery life and multiband GPS support, not to mention a solar charging bezel that lets you stretch the battery life on longer excursions. Read our review.
Garmin’s palm-size inReach Mini 2 satellite communicator provides off-the-grid contact with subscription plans starting at $14.95 a month.
- If you can do without bells and whistles like an always-on display or EKG, you can buy the first-gen, GPS-enabled Apple Watch SE starting at $149 ($130 off) at Walmart. Read our review.
- The Black Diamond Spot 400 is on sale for about $37 ($13 off) at REI and Backcountry through May 29th. The rugged headlamp offers 400 lumens of brightness, an IPX8 water resistance rating, and proximity, distance, and red light modes.
- You can buy the Fitbit Inspire 2 for around $59 ($41 off) at Walmart, Target, and Amazon. The basic fitness tracker tracks standard health and fitness features, like heart rate, steps, and sleep.
Laptop and tablet deals
- Asus is running a sale until June 4th on both laptops and accessories, including the 2022 model of its ROG Zephyrus M16, which is currently on sale for $2,999 ($200 off). The 16-inch gaming laptop is equipped with a 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900H CPU, an RTX 3080 Ti GPU, 32GB of RAM, a 2TB SSD, and a QHD screen with a speedy 165Hz refresh rate. Read our review.
The MacBook Air is Apple’s last-gen entry-level laptop. It comes outfitted with the company’s older M1 chip in one of three different colors (silver, space gray, and gold).
The second-gen Apple Pencil ditches the awkward Lightning port charging, adopting a magnetic mechanism that attaches to the side of the latest iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad Mini models. It can also recharge while magnetically attached and supports tap gestures.
- If you own one of Apple’s entry-level iPads or an older model that isn’t compatible with the latest Apple Pencil, you can also still buy the first-gen Apple Pencil for $89 ($20 off) at Walmart and Amazon. The last-gen stylus can perform many of the same functions as the newer model but lacks gesture controls and the fancy hover feature for M2-equipped iPad Pros.
- You can buy the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 with 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 processor for around $295 ($135 off) from Lenovo. The lightweight Chromebook is a great pick for budget-conscious shoppers and comes with a detachable magnetic keyboard and long battery life. Read our review.
Apple’s entry-level iPad from 2021 has a 10.2-inch screen, A13 Bionic chip, and a 12MP front camera that supports Apple’s Center Stage feature. It’s also compatible with the first-gen Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard and is the only iPad that still has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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Gaming deals
Logitech’s G Fits are gaming-oriented wireless earbuds that mold to the shape of your ears for a custom fit. They feature both Bluetooth 5.2 and 2.4GHz wireless, the latter using a USB-A transmitter for connecting to consoles and PCs.
- A number of video games are on sale at Amazon. Right now, for instance, you can buy a copy of the retro-esque RPG Octopath Traveler II for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 at a new record-low of $39.99 ($20 off).
- Target is also discounting a few video games. You can, for example, buy the fitness-oriented dance game Just Dance 2023 for the Nintendo Switch for $19.99 ($27 off) (while the digital copy is on sale for $17.99 at Amazon). Alternatively, you can pick up a copy of Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope for Nintendo Switch for $29.99 ($30 off).
- You can currently buy Logitech’s G305 Lightspeed starting at $34.99 ($15 off) at Amazon, or for about $5 more at Best Buy and Walmart. It uses a 12,000 DPI sensor, offers six programmable buttons, and can last up to nine months on a single AA battery, making it a good choice if you’re in need of an inexpensive gaming mouse.
- The wireless HyperX Pulsefire Haste comes with six programmable buttons and an IP55 water and dust resistance rating. Right now, the customizable gaming mouse is on sale for $46.47 ($33 off) at Amazon and $59.99 direct from HyperX.
The InZone H3 is the wired (3.5mm / USB-A) model in Sony’s latest lineup of gaming headsets, which are compatible with both PlayStation and PC. You can customize the audio profile of InZone headsets with the InZone companion app and Sony’s Spatial Sound Personalizer. Check out our hands-on with the Sony InZone line.
The wireless HyperX Cloud II features a comfortable design, a virtual 7.1 surround sound mode, and USB-C support. Read our review.
The HyperX Cloud Alpha S benefits from swappable ear pads, a minimalist design, and great sound, rendering it an easy choice for both PC and console gamers. Read our review.
- The HyperX Alloy Origins 60, a 60 percent mechanical keyboard with customizable LED lights, is on sale for $69.99 ($30 off) at Amazon and direct from HyperX.
- The HyperX QuadCast is on sale for around $108.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and direct from HyperX. According to former Verge staffer Taylor Lyles, the USB condenser mic offers good sound quality and a few convenient features, including a mute button located on the top.
The Blue Yeti is a tried-and-true USB mic. The well-built device is incredibly easy to use and features onboard controls for simple operation, ensuring you can capture studio-quality sound in your bedroom or home office with ease.
- The Razer Wolverine V2 is currently on sale for $59.99 ($40 off) at Amazon. The wired gaming controller comes with adjustable triggers and remappable buttons, as well as support for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X / S, and PC.
- You can pick up the SteelSeries Arena 7 for $239.99 ($60 off) at Amazon and Walmart. The midrange desktop speakers come with a dedicated 6.5-inch subwoofer, optical audio, and programmable RGB lights, just in case you want to add a little flair to your gaming setup.
- The Nintendo Switch OLED is on sale at Adorama for $344.99. It’s a pretty paltry discount, but if you were already thinking of picking up the upgraded console to play a certain Nintendo title that recently launched, it’s an easy way to save $4. Read our review.
Smart home deals
Nanoleaf’s modular lights can showcase over 16 million colors, and you can arrange them in a variety of fun patterns. The smart lights are also compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
- Ring’s new Battery Doorbell Plus is on sale for $139.99 ($40) at Amazon, Best Buy, and direct from Ring. The battery-powered video doorbell offers many of the same specs found in the excellent Ring Pro 2, including 1536p HD video resolution and a new square view that provides a head-to-toe view of the guests at your front door.
The Roomba i3 Evo, the best bang for your buck robovac, cleans just as well as the j7 but won’t avoid clutter and doesn’t have app-enabled clean zones or keep-out zones. Right now, you can buy the robot vacuum in refurbished condition from iRobot’s eBay storefront for $249.99 when you use offer code MEMORIALDAY23.
- You can buy the Nanoleaf Lines Smarter Kit, which comes with an adapter and nine LED light bars, for $169.99 ($30 off) from Nanoleaf, Amazon, and Best Buy. Read our review.
The Ring Alarm Pro is a great security system, offering everything you need to easily set up your smart home as well as a built-in Eero Wi-Fi router and local storage for videos from Ring cameras. It doesn’t, however, offer 24/7 video recording, and it’s not compatible with Google Home, Apple’s HomeKit, or IFTTT, either. Read our review.
- You can buy Ring’s motion-activated Floodlight Cam Wired Plus for $129.99 ($70 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and direct from Ring. The floodlight camera features 1080p resolution and a pair of bright, 2,000-lumen lights, though you’ll need a premium Ring Protect subscription to access recordings and select features.
- The Ring Stick Up Cam is on sale for $69.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and direct from Ring. The battery-powered 1080p camera offers support for night vision and can be hung up either indoors or outside your home.
- The fifth-gen Echo Dot is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $39.99, or $10 off its typical list price. Amazon’s latest smart speaker packs all the Alexa-based smarts as the prior model but includes a faster processor, a new temperature sensor, and the ability to act as a Wi-Fi extender if you’re on an Eero network. Read our review.
The Echo Show 8 is the midsize smart display in Amazon’s current Echo lineup and can be used to display the weather, news, calendars, grocery lists, and more. You can also use it to control your smart home devices, watch streaming video, or listen to music. It even supports video calling via Zoom and Amazon’s Alexa calling service.
Miscellaneous tech deals
- Drop is offering a Memorial Day sale on a range of tech items, from mechanical keyboards and accessories to enthusiast audio devices. Some notable fun ones include Drop’s hardcore-looking Lord of the Rings-themed Black Speech Keyboard for $169 ($30 off), a simple white-on-black MT3 keycap set for $49 ($71 off), and 35-pack sets of its ultra-smooth Everglide Aqua King linear mechanical key switches for $19 ($10 off).
Apple’s AirTags can help you find your lost items with its UWB technology. You’ll get the best compatibility with an iPhone, though Apple released an Android app to detect an AirTag’s location if one seems to be following you.
- Goal Zero power stations and solar panels may not come cheap, but the company’s Summer Kickoff Sale is taking up to 20 percent off through Memorial Day weekend. For example, the Goal Zero Yeti 200X power station that packs 187Wh of juice is down to $239.89 (about $60 off). It’s solar panel-ready, and it holds enough to power a portable fridge or charge a laptop many times over while on trips that take you off the grid.
- You can get 15 percent off a variety of Anker chargers through the company’s eBay storefront when you use promo code MEMORIALDAY23. Right now, for example, you can buy the PowerCore Slim 10000 Power Bank for $18.69 instead of $21.99 at eBay.
- Totallee is taking 50 percent off phone cases, screen protectors, and more when you use offer code MEMORIAL50 at checkout. That means, for instance, you can buy its $39 iPhone 14 Pro Max Case for just $19.50. You can also get the same discount via Totallee’s Amazon storefront when you use the code TOTALLEE50.
- Satechi is taking 20 percent off various products sitewide through May 29th when you use offer code MEMORIAL20. That means you can buy Satechi’s new 200W GaN charging hub, which can charge up to six devices simultaneously, for $120 ($30 off).
- If you’re in the market for an action-adventure camera, right now, you can pick up GoPro’s Hero 11 Black for around $399 ($100 off) at Walmart, Amazon, and direct from GoPro. The latest GoPro camera boasts a 27MP sensor that can deliver 5.3K footage.
- Amazon and Walmart are selling Apple’s official MagSafe Charger for $31 ($8 off). If you have a newer MagSafe-compatible iPhone, the charger can wirelessly juice it with a maximum of 15 watts of power.
Update May 26th, 2:48PM ET: Adjusted pricing, removed several deals that were no longer available, and added new sales from Drop, JBL, Goal Zero, Shokz, and Asus.
