As someone who tracks deals on a daily basis, I can say two things with certainty: One, after years of scouring the net for deep discounts and sweet promos, I know what a great deal looks like, and two, Walmart has been beating Amazon’s butt in terms of savings events lately. If you’re one of the many who found this year’s Amazon Prime Day underwhelming, I’m here to tell you that Walmart is the true retail queen and the glaring proof is in its Black Friday sale.
Walmart’s official Black Friday sales event is on right now for those with a Walmart+ membership (50% off for a limited time!). The retailer just dropped a slew of fresh markdowns on everything from home goods and appliances to clothing and electronics. The membership will give you free shipping on all those items iplus free local grocery delivery, a Paramount+ subscription and so much more. (You can read about it here!) It also grants you exclusive access to the sales below.
Ahead, check out the absolute best Walmart Black Friday deals that I truly think offer incredible savings to save you some window shopping time and maybe spark some holiday gift ideas. Take a look below, browse the entire sale at Walmart’s site and don’t slack on these deals. I can’t imagine some of these items will last long.
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Admittedly, this slow cooker had me at “hello” due to my personal aesthetic. I’ve also got goals to get more into slow-cooking my meals this fall and winter — making this an aesthetic purchase with plenty of utility to justify spending money on it.
Even better? It’s 28% off in Walmart’s Black Friday sale. If you’re into giving yourself flowers and great food while you can still enjoy them, then this one’s for you (well, us). Welcome!
Apple’s second generation of their classic AirPods allows you to enjoy 24 hours of battery life with the charging case and five hours of playtime per charge. Like all Apple products, you can expect seamless and automatic pairing with all your compatible smart devices, use Siri and enjoy an immersive, rich sound.
They use an Apple lightning cable, so it’s likely the same charger as your iPhone or iPad, and the compact case is easy to carry to work, the gym or anywhere else.
This is the lowest AirPods price on the internet right now (excluding refurbished designs likely).
This brushless hair dryer blows hot air to dry your hair and style it just right, especially with its magnetic attachments and its claimed “negative ions” that ensure you get a no-frizz post-shower look. Reviewers say it’s a solid value and especially love its diffuser attachment that has a satisfying magnetic snap.
Promising review: “I’ve only had this for less than a week but so far I love it. I have curly hair and hate diffusing it. It’s uncomfortable and takes too long. I read other reviews stating this dryer dries much faster and it’s true! It’s also so sleek and light weight. Much better than my bulky dryer I had before. I also love the color! I think my favorite part though is that the difusor attaches to the dryer MAGNETICALLY!!! It’s amazing. I definitely recommend. OH and the packaging is spectacular.” — Stephanie T.
This two-bottle set combines a power grip, dewy setting spray and a primer to ensure your makeup stays nice, smooth and flawless. Get it on sale this week to hydrate that skin and keep those looks long-lasting.
Here’s an easy way to impress your friends and relax with loved ones: an inflatable hot tub. This large square hot tub fits up to six people (though the product image comfortably shows four) and has an easy-to-use control panel for tweaking temperatures up to 104˚F. It has a built-in timer, too, for controlling temps for up to 40 days. Take note, though: this tub won’t ship to CA, MA, ME, NJ, NV, NY, OR or RI due to it not being an energy-efficient model from the brand.
Help your beloved feline friend live large with this sweet 50-inch cat condo. It’s made with synthetics and sisal for some healthy, enriching scratching, and plenty of perches for your cat to lay and slumber.
Promising review: “My cats LOVE their new cat tree! They were all over it seconds after it was constructed…what am I saying, they were trying to lay on it and play WHILE it was being constructed. LOL! It took less than 20 minutes to put it together. Very easy to construct, clear instructions, came with the Allen wrench required, and no additional tools needed. The material is super soft which is why I think my cats really love laying and sleeping on it. The perches and cubby hole are big enough for chunky male cats (pictured cats are about 18lbs and 20lbs). They really like the scratching post and hanging cat toys as well. It’s holding up well so far with 3 large male cats climbing, playing, and jumping all over it.” — SuperSavingMom
Prepping meals just got a lot faster without you compromising on the quality thanks to this dual-basket air fryer. Today, it’s on sale for a steal of a price.
Promising review: “We had a larger and mor expensive air fryer that was hard to clean and hard to use. This little fryer is way easy to clean and use. I wish I had bought it sooner.” — Ron
If you have a young one in your life, an electric scooter may be exactly what they need. This easygoing scooter folds down when not in use to save storage space, has a thumb-activated throttle for getting up to speed and a rechargeable battery to provide up to 40 minutes of wheeling time. And don’t worry — it only goes up to 10 MPH… Just make sure they’ve got a helmet.
“Bought 3 of these 5 months ago for the grand kids and have been heavily used. these things will literally go all weekend before needing charged. would definitely buy again.” — John
Air purifiers don’t just eliminate odors; they also capture airborne pollutants and bacteria. This one from Renpho is on mega-sale right now, and reviewers say it’s particularly good if you have pets or allergies. People also seem to deeply appreciate that it’s very quiet, even in its highest setting.
Promising review: “My husband and his rather large cat spend a lot of time together in what used to be my sun room. Needless to say, he doesn’t always do a good job keeping the litter box clean %26 and the odor can be bad. I also worried about bacteria. I ordered this air purifier, and the difference is like night and day. No odor anymore. I was so impressed that I bought one for the upstairs… even though I don’t have a cat, just 4 wonderful, clean little Yorkies.” — Walmart Customer
If you’re not trying to spend a ton on your audio tech but you do want quality sound, then JLab is the go-to brand for you. Specifically, we recommend you grab the JLab Go Air earbuds that are super nifty and do way more than your average budget buds. This set has an auto-connect feature that links to your devices via Bluetooth as soon as you pull them from their case on. It’s also water- and sweat-resistance for charged-up workouts and you’ll get a whopping 33 hours of playtime with its charging case. Usually $25, this is too good a deal to pass up at $10 for the teal pair.
These 12 ceramic hot rollers from Tayshia by Conair are velvet-flocked for smooth, gentle, shiny curls. They have a speedy heat-up time, and several reviewers say they’re consistent, lightweight and work well with most hair types.
Promising review: “These hot rollers work perfectly with my fine hair! I recommend using some kind of mousse or hair setting solution to hold the curls because the rollers are large and make soft waves/curls. I bought a separate (small) box from the Dollar Store to hold the clips since there is no storage in the unit. I also bought pins that were supposed to hold the curlers in, but even though they are the right size, they didn’t work – the comb-like clips work the best. The unit heats up fast and is very lightweight.” — Cynthia
Whether you’re an adult who loves building bricks or you know a child who might need a new spaceship for their collection, this Lego ship build would make one cool gift. This near-600 brick set has you building Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi shuttle, plus it comes with four mini figures: Sabine Wren, Professor Huyang, Marrok and Ahsoka herself. Legos have gotten expensive, so any chance to scoop up a set for less is a smart move.
These bad boys offer up to 22 hours of listening time and wireless noise cancellation to block distractions. They’re compatible with Apple and Android products and have real-time audio calibration for supreme listening, whether podcast, audiobook, or music. They’ve also got an Apple W1 chip to switch between Apple products seamlessly.
The Shark SpeedStyle dryer is perfect for wet-to-dry hair styling, whether wavy or straight, thanks to its all-in-one package and lightning-fast dry process. It has three styler attachments for smoothing, curling and turbo-drying hair. Plus, the dryer smartly monitors its own heat to ensure you’re not frying your hair or burning your scalp! Reviewers say it makes drying effortless, fast and easy.
Promising review: “Wow wow wow. I’m someone who dreads drying my hair because it takes over 30 minutes for my thick curly hair. I purchased the Dyson hoping it would shorten my dry time – it didn’t and quickly went back to the store. NOW THIS SHARK HAS MY JAW ON THE FLOOR!!!! Today it took me 11 minutes from dripping wet to get dry. Not sure what kind of witchcraft is in the thing to make it so quick but look no further this is the dryer for you. 100/10” — CurlyKenzie
Here’s a hint of nostalgia for those ’70s and ’80s kids: An Atari game console with 200+ games, spanning the Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 7800, Atari Arcade and way more. It’s plug-and-play, so all you need to do is slide an HDMI cable in from your TV, throw some batteries into the wireless joysticks and viola! This is the perfect gift for that older gamer in your life, or someone who would appreciate the classics like “Centipede” and “Missile Command.”
Promising review: “In my humble opinion this is the best Atari system you can buy. It’s simple, upgradable, the games are very nostalgic and many of them stand the test of time. The controllers are just cool, very 80’s but with a modern twist. Overall I’m happy with it. Would recommend for anybody into retro gaming.” — John
