Walmart Holiday Deals: Shop early discounts on tech, appliances, outdoor and more

While Amazon would like you to think it’s the only retailer hosting a big Prime Day deal bonanza next week, October marks the start of the holiday shopping season. Although Halloween may still be weeks away, Walmart will kick off its Holiday Deals event from October 8 to 13. From the smallest mobile phone accessories to expensive items like Samsung TVs and MacBooks, there’s a deal on just about every product you buy. would want or need.

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. So if you’re looking for some early Christmas presents or want to save big on something special you’ve been eyeing for a while, now’s a great time to buy.

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Since there’s still time to go before all the deals go live, we’ve highlighted the best early deals so far. Keep in mind that some of the best deals may be limited in supply, meaning you could miss out on some top deals if you don’t act quickly. And don’t forget to check out the best early Prime Day deals available right now.

Best Walmart Holiday Technology Deals

Battery life/runtime 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

While this isn’t the newest model on the market, 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 has an impressive 40 hours of battery life, but no noise cancellation capabilities. Right now you can grab the black, red, and rose gold variants on sale.

Best Walmart Holiday Kitchen and Home Deals

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.

Best Walmart Holiday Outdoor Deals

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.

Best Walmart Holiday Toys & Games Deals

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 are Walmart’s holiday deals on 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).

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. However, paying subscribers will get first access to the 12 hours of members-only shopping sale 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 sale 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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