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After sifting through price drops and comparing them against our expert product reviews & recommendations, these are the best #MemorialDay2021 #deals on WIRED-approved gear:

If you buy something using our links, WIRED may earn a commission. wired.trib.al/8pLFfNV 1/
Tribit Stormbox Micro Bluetooth Speaker for $32 ($16 off): At Amazon, clip the on-page coupon and enter code MMDDPRMT at checkout to save. wired.trib.al/dvC64at
📷: @TribitOfficial 2/
Apple AirPods Max for $520 ($30 off): Expensive, even when they're on sale but this is the best price we've seen for them. wired.trib.al/fMs5Gsh
📷: Apple 3/
Beats Solo Pro for $150 ($150 off): Despite being a bit older, they're still fashionable, comfortable, and have good sound as well as noise-canceling tech. wired.trib.al/sC1Npb5
📷: Beats 4/
.@Fitbit Charge 4 Fitness Tracker for $100 ($50 off): This is the best fitness tracker. Despite being affordable, the Charge 4 has features you'd typically find in much pricier gadgets, like GPS and sleep monitoring. wired.trib.al/jU5dBjx
📷: Fitbit 5/
.@Microsoft Surface Pro 7 for $699 ($260 off): The Surface Pro 7 is a great 2-in-1. It makes a great laptop alternative with full access to Windows 10, and it makes a decent laptop for watching Netflix in bed. wired.trib.al/najaKMW
📷: Microsoft 6/
Roka Oslo Sunglasses for $140 ($30 off): These are on our list of the best sunglasses. The Oslo are super lightweight and stylish, and the hydrophilic nose pads ensure that the glasses stay put while you're sweating in the sun. wired.trib.al/jbS4naH
📷: Roka 7/
Looking for something else? We recently updated our complete list of #MemorialDay2021 #deals on WIRED-approved gear: wired.trib.al/8pLFfNV 8/
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