The top Presidents’ Day deals I’d buy right now (like the Apple Watch Series 11 for $100 off)

After digging through some of the latest Presidents' Day discounts, some of the best deals we've seen include up to 15% off Meta's Oakley glasses, nearly $1,000 off TCL's QM6K smart TV, and extra savings on tax software, wearables, smart home tech, headphones, and more. 

ZDNET's tech and shopping experts test and track prices on top tech gear all year to cut through the noise of inflated discounts and find the real savings. We've gathered our favorite deals on home, tech, and lingering seasonal items, as retailers like Walmart, Costco, Amazon and Best Buy start offloading old stock and ushering in new items for the upcoming spring season. Want to know more? Find out everything you need to know to shop and save this Presidents' Day, and early info on Amazon's upcoming spring savings event. 

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The best Presidents' Day sales so far

• Current price: $56
• Original price: $80 

Tax season is here. Save 30% on TurboTax software to make filing simple. 

• Current price: Starting at $339 (up to 15% off) 
• Origianl price: Starting at $399

Meta's Oakley smart glasses came out this past summer, and our expert says they offer an impressive eight hours of battery life and can record 3K video, all while maintaining a stylish design.

• Current price: $150 (55% off) 
• Original price: $330

ZDNET expert and editor in chief Kerry Wan was impressed with Amazon's Echo Glasses, and right now Amazon has most iterations discounted by over 50%, including the polarized sunglasses. 

• Current price: $60
• Original price: $100

Amazon is discounting the latest model of its smart doorbell camera. The device is easy to install and is a helpful way to track packages and welcome guests. 

• Current price: $249 
• Original price: $299

We're big fans of the Meta Quest 3S: Editor-in-chief Kerry Wan says it may be "one of the easiest gaming consoles -- let alone VR headsets -- for me to recommend," especially at $50 off.

Also: The Meta Quest 3S is the VR headset I recommend to most people, and it's on sale right now

• Current price: $169
• Original price: $229 

Our wearables expert says Renpho's Lynx smart ring is the epitome of budget-friendly, and it's on sale. The ring is not without its flaws and offers only the bare bones of features and health-tracking capabilities, so keep that in mind before purchasing. 

Presidents' Day TV deals 

• Current price: $1,799
• Original price: $3,599

Samsung's S90C is a mid-range OLED that's now a few models behind, but is still an excellent TV that we've tested and highly recommend -- especially at 50% off. Our former editor Jason Hiner called it "one of the TVs with the best picture quality for the money." 

Read more: Samsung's S90C OLED TV is one of my top TV picks

• Current price: $1,100
• Original price: $2,000

Best Buy has several display sizes of the QM6K TV on sale, and you can save up to $1,300 depending on the size you choose. The 85-inch model is 50% off, one of the best prices we've seen in several months, and it comes at a great time to stream winter sports like the Milan Cortina Olympics. 

This model was released at the 2025 CES event, and our expert went hands on with the 65-inch model shortly after in March 2025. He was overall impressed with new upgrades, like color optimization and better brightness. 

• Current price: $2,500
• Original price: $3,300 

Our TV expert Taylor Clemons had the chance to test out the Samsung S95F OLED at the ZDNET lab, and they were very impressed with how much powerful tech Samsung managed to put inside such a thin TV. "The updated OLED panel gives you rich, bold colors and deep contrast while HDR10 support helps enhance details to make everything from Hollywood classics to the latest blockbusters look their best," Clemons says. "And the integrated gaming dashboard gives you cloud gaming support, VRR support to prevent screen tearing and stuttering, and an automatic low-latency picture mode."

Review: Samsung S95F OLED TV

• Current price: $2,700
• Original price: $3,500

The Sony Bravia 8 II is an updated version of the brand's flagship OLED TV, offering a brighter picture than its predecessors as well as the ability to fine-tune your settings for the best viewing and listening experience for your space. It even features exclusive VRR support for gaming on the PS5 for a more streamlined experience.

Review: Sony Bravia 8 II OLED TV

• Current price: $1,400
• Original price: $2,700

The LG C5 OLED is the brand's flagship TV, offering signature picture quality as well as plenty of premium features for movie buffs. Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound give you enhanced contrast, detailing, and 3D audio for a more immersive experience while streaming. You also gain access to over 300 free live TV channels with the LG Channels app to help keep you up to date on local news, sports, and entertainment.

Review: LG C5 OLED TV

Apple deals

• Current price: $299
• Original price: $399 

Back in November, my colleague and I recommended waiting to purchase the Watch Series 11 until it hit a better price, and it finally has again. It's back down to just $299 -- a massive 25% discount on the most up-to-date mid-range Apple wearable. 

Our experts recommend the Series 11 to those who have already used an Apple smartwatch before and want to upgrade battery and health features. We think this is the watch to buy if you want to track your sleep, avoid constant charging, and obtain a full scope of health tracking features. 

• Current price: $450
• Original price: $550

If you are deeply committed to the Apple ecosystem and you want to keep it that way, you'll want the AirPods Max. The sound quality is great, and Apple's Transparency Mode is a standout feature. Plus, they come in all sorts of colors to fit your style. 

Review: Apple AirPods Max

• Current price: $95
• Original price: $129

The Apple Pencil Pro incorporates advanced features like squeeze, barrel roll, and haptic feedback to make marking up, taking notes, and creating an artistic masterpiece more intuitive. It charges wirelessly and works with the newest iPad Pro and iPad Air models.

• Current price: $159
• Original price: $279

If you're looking for a basic Apple Watch, the previous SE model will do the trick. It offers great value for those looking to track basic health and fitness metrics, keep in contact with ease, and benefit from connection to the Apple ecosystem. It's also a great choice for a kid or an older adult. This is close to the lowest price we saw this watch drop during Black Friday sales, $149. 

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• Current price: $140
• Original price: $179

Our pick for the best budget AirPods you can buy, the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation offer the best features of AirPods at a lower price, including Transparency mode and spatial audio.