My Favorite Memorial Day Sales on Headphones and Earbuds

A bunch of headphones and earbuds are on sale leading up to Memorial Day weekend. While there aren't quite as many discounts as we might expect from something like Prime Day, a few of the items I found are at or very close to the lowest price they've ever been, after looking at price-checking tools.

The best Memorial Day deal on bone conduction headphones

Bone conduction headphones are great for runs since you can still hear your surroundings with nothing actually plugged into your ears. They are also great for swimming and listening to music underwater (or in the shower). The Shokz OpenRun Pro are the best bone conduction headphones you can buy, and they're currently $139.94 (originally $179.95) after a 22% discount.

The best Memorial Day deals on earbuds

• If you want a good battery life and ANC (active noise canceling): The Soundcore by Anker Space A40 are my favorite budget ANC earbuds, and their charging case gives them 50 hours of battery. They're on sale for $49 (originally $59).

• If you're looking for workout earbuds: The Soundcore Sport X10 has rotatable hooks to fit securely in your ears while you work up a sweat. They're on sale for $49.99 (originally $79.99).

• If you have a Galaxy phone: The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 sounds much better if you listen to them with a Galaxy phone, due to the Samsung Seamless codec. They're on sale for $109 (originally $229.99).

• If you have an iPhone: The Beats Studio Buds come with two years of AppleCare+ and have ANC, Spatial Audio on certain Apple Music tracks, and one-touch pairing for both iOS and Android devices. They're on sale for $108.99 (originally $178.95).

The best Memorial Day deals on headphones

Over-ear headphones can feel more comfortable and offer a more immersive listening experience than earbuds. They're also harder to misplace, given their size, but you won't see many people using them to go on runs, for obvious reasons. Here are some of the best over-ear headphone sales I've found leading up to Memorial Day.

• If you're a sucker for bass: The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 are my favorite over-ear headphones when I'm in the mood for some serious bass. They're on sale for $129.99 (originally $229.99).

• If you're looking for the best discount: The Skullcandy Crusher Evo have the best discount after a 55% price drop. They're similar to the Crusher ANC 2 except there is no noise-canceling. They're on sale for $89.99 (originally $199).

• If you are a stickler for audio: The Sony WH-1000XM4 is one of the best over-ear headphones for quality audio after the newer Sony WH-1000XM5. They're on sale for $248 (originally $349.99).

• If you want the latest Beats: The Beats Solo 4 just released last month, and are already seeing $50 off their listing price. They're on sale for $149.95 (originally $199.95).

• If you want the longest battery life: The Edifier WH950NB has great audio, good ANC, and the best battery life of the bunch, with a 55-hour playtime on a single charge. They're on sale for $119.99 (originally $179.99) after using the 20% on-page coupon.

• If you're an Apple/iPhone loyalist: There's not much to say about the Apple AirPods Max that most people already don't know. They're the best high-end headphones for Apple users (they're also compatible with Android). They're on sale for $449.99 (originally $549).