Forget the Powerbeats Pro 2, the originals just got a 40% Presidents' Day discount – here's why they're still a great buy

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Beats' new Powerbeats Pro 2 landed earlier this week, and while they might have a snazzy new design and heart rate monitoring technology, I actually think they make the original Powerbeats Pro a more attractive set of workout headphones, if you can find them at the right price.

And I've just found that price for you: you can get a whopping 40% off the Powerbeats Pro at Amazon just days after the Powerbeats Pro 2 came out. Thanks to this Presidents' Day sale you can now score them for just $149.95 at Amazon.

They might not boast the improved audio of the new pair, but they still offer nine hours of battery life, excellent fit and comfort, and more.

Today's best Powerbeats Pro deal

The Powerbeats Pro 2 are my new favorite workout headphones thanks to their solid audio and excellent new design. They also come with a new heart rate monitoring feature that's designed to be a big selling point, although it doesn't actually do much.

Crucially, if you have one of the best smartwatches on either iPhone or Android, your phone will prioritize that heart rate data over your Beats. That means the heart rate monitor is redundant for smartwatch owners, making the original Powerbeats a very enticing pick at this deal price.

We loved their sound and supreme comfort in our Powerbeats Pro Review. They pair well with iPhone and Android, and the sound is enjoyable, if not stunning. They still feature in our best running headphones guide, and while they'll probably be supplanted soon by the Powerbeats Pro 2, they're still excellent headphones, especially with this whopping discount.

More of today's best early Presidents' Day sales

Amazon: TVs, robot vacs & air fryers from $12.99
Apple: AirPods, iPads, MacBooks from $89.99
Adidas: 40% off running shoes & clothing
Best Buy: $1,000 off 4K TVs, laptops & headphones
Casper: up to 35% off mattresses
Cheap TVs: smart TVs at Best Buy from $69.99
Cocoon by Sealy: 35% off mattresses + free accessories
Dell: best-selling Inspiron & XPS laptops from $279.99
Dreamcloud: mattress deals from $299 + free shipping
Home Depot: 50% off tools, appliances & furniture
Lowe's: organization, appliances & tools from $17.31
Mattress Firm: Queens from $149.99
Nectar: up to 50% off all mattresses
Nordstrom: 46% off boots, coats, jeans & jewelry
Purple: up to $600 off mattresses
Saatva: up to $500 off luxury mattresses
Samsung: $1,500+ off TVs, phones, watches & appliances
Target: save on furniture, gifts, tech & clothing
Walmart: cheap TVs, robot vacs, furniture & appliances
Wayfair: deals on furniture, decor, rugs & outdoor

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Stephen Warwick is TechRadar's Fitness & Wearables writer with nearly a decade of experience covering technology, including five years as the News Editor of iMore. He's a keen fitness enthusiast and is never far from the local gym, Apple Watch at the ready, to record his latest workout. Stephen has experience writing about every facet of technology including products, services, hardware, and software. He's covered breaking news and developing stories regarding supply chains, patents and litigation, competition, politics and lobbying, the environment, and more. He's conducted interviews with industry experts in a range of fields including finance, litigation, security, and more. Outside of work, he's a massive tech and history buff with a passion for Rome Total War, reading, and music.