These Excellent Beats by Dre Earphones are $120 off at Amazon

Amazing sound, even better price

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Updated on June 11, 2020 10:52AM EDT

Like the Pro version in our roundup of the best wireless earbuds, the Powerbeats 3 (from the sonic wizards at Beats by Dre) are a premium-quality pair of 'buds, and they're currently on sale on Amazon for a ridiculous $120 off MSRP.

The $80 sale price is close to the lowest we've ever seen the Powerbeats 3 at retail, likely a big cut ahead of Father's Day on the 21st (bonus: the Brick Red and Turf Green versions are also discounted at B&H right now, if you prefer to do your online shopping through the Manhattan-based superstore).

Beats by Dre Powerbeats 3
Courtesy of Amazon 

The Powerbeats 3 are my everyday earbuds (I've got the plain grey, while the Amazon sale is for the Nike Jordan-looking black and red version). I love how they stick in my ears regardless of how hard I'm pounding the asphalt and how they aren't phased by rain or sweat.

I've never had connectivity issues with them inside of 25 feet, and, as you'd expect from Dre, the sound is crystal. Our reviewer Danny gave their Pro counterparts a coveted perfect five stars in his review; I'd give the 3s at least a 4.5.

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