Best early deals at Walmart’s holiday event: Save on tech, kitchen, home appliances and more

We may have only just started putting up cobwebs and bats, but retailers are already gearing up for the holiday shopping season. The deals have already started, from Amazon’s Prime Day in October to Walmart’s Holiday Deals event running from October 8 to October 13, deals are coming and some have already materialized. From the smallest mobile phone accessories to expensive items like Samsung TVs and MacBooks, there’s a deal on just about every product you’ll find on your loved ones’ wish lists.

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There’s still time to go until all the main sales start, but we’ve rounded up the best early deals so far. Keep in mind that the supply of some discounted products may be limited, so you could miss out on some top deals if you don’t act quickly. Don’t forget to also check out the best early Prime Day deals available right now.

Walmart Holiday Deals: Our Favorites in Tech

Battery life/run time 1,026 minutesWeight 2.8 poundsScreen size/type 13-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS LCD displayProcessor tested Apple M1 8-coreGraphically tested Apple M1 7 core

This isn’t the newest model on the market, but this price makes it hard to pass up, and it is CNET’s top pick for the best budget MacBook. It has an Apple M1 chip with an eight-core CPU and a seven-core GPU. It also features 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD and a long-lasting battery that can run for up to 18 hours between charges.

While this deal is for a previous generation pair, the Beats Solos are some of the best on-ear headphones on the market today. The Solo 3 is equipped with Apple’s W1 chip and boasts an impressive 40 hours of battery life, although it lacks noise cancellation capabilities. Right now you can grab the black, red, and rose gold variants on sale.

Walmart Holiday Deals: Kitchen & Home Appliances

The Dyson V8 Absolute cordless vacuum cleaner is a convenient cleaning solution. It turns into a handheld, so it’s not limited to just carpets or floors. You can tackle a variety of surfaces, especially those hard to reach places and tight spaces.

A significant discount has been applied to this robot vacuum cleaner from Onson, which is designed as a 2-in-1 mopping combination that can tackle everything from hard floors to pet hair.

Walmart Holiday Deals: The Best for the Backyard

This trampoline has a perimeter net surrounded by RGB lighting and can hold up to 800 pounds, so your kids (or kids at heart) will keep bouncing into the night.

With this leaf blower from Greenworks you can prepare your garden for winter. It comes with a 4.0 Ah battery with a runtime of 80 minutes and has a power equivalent to that of a 28cc gas engine. It is also considerably quieter than a gas fan.

Walmart Holiday Deals: Great Toys and Games

This 2,660-piece set is the perfect holiday gift for the Harry Potter fanatic in your life. The completed model measures 9.5 inches tall and features iconic landmarks such as the Astronomy Tower and the Great Hall.

Sony’s latest sequel in the God of War saga has just arrived on PC, but can still be found at a discounted price on PlayStation 5. It starts with Kratos and his son Atreus, in the middle of Fimbulwinter as they prepare for the end of the days: Ragnarok. This action-adventure is one of the best games on the platform, offering a fantastic climax to the Norse saga that started with God of War (2018).

When is Walmart’s Holiday Deals sale?

Walmart’s Holiday Deals event is kicking off October 8 with great savings possible until October 13. Walmart Plus members will get the first discount on the deals, with a 12-hour exclusivity window starting at noon ET on October 8 for subscribers. The general public will have access to other offers on October 9, starting at 12:00 PM ET (or 6:00 AM in physical retail locations).

What’s on sale during Walmart’s Holiday Deals sale?

Once the sale officially starts next week, you can expect discounts of up to 30% on technology, kitchen, power stations and select clothing. In addition, many toys will see a 40% price cut, candles will be reduced by 50%, floor care and beauty will be reduced by 60%, and a huge 70% discount will be applied to luggage.

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Do I need to be a Walmart Plus member to shop Walmart’s Holiday Deals sale?

No, you don’t have to be a Walmart Plus member to shop Walmart’s Holiday Deals sale. Paid subscribers will get first access to the 12 hours of members-only shopping on October 8. If you see a deal you really want, it might be worth signing up to make sure you can grab it before the masses.

Should I Buy Walmart Holiday Deals or Amazon Prime Day?

Since the two events start on the same day, you might be wondering where to spend your money. The first consideration should be whether you have a Walmart Plus or Amazon Prime subscription, as that will dictate access to some deals at least some of the time.

As part of the event, Walmart confirmed that discounts include 30% off tech, kitchen, power plants and select clothing, as well as up to 40% off toys, up to 50% off candles, up to 60% off floor care and beauty and up to 70% off luggage. If these categories appeal to you, it’s worth at least perusing Walmart’s sales to find some bargains.

Walmart’s sale will also continue for a while after Amazon’s Prime Day ends in October (on October 9), so you can use Walmart’s sale as a backstop if you miss out on something during Amazon’s sale.

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