The 100+ Best Walmart Black Friday Deals Still On Sale

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Walmart’s Black Friday promotions have launched, with much-hyped discounts on everything from household gear and kitchen appliances to Wirecutter-recommended electronics and TVs. And while some discounts are legit, not every promised sale is worth the spend. We’re scanning each sale to find you only the best deals on Wirecutter-recommended gear this holiday season.

TV and home video deals

A Roku Select Series HD TV.
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Roku Select Series 4K 43R4A5R TV (43-Inch) — Budget Pick
Walmart deal price: $200; street price: $220

What we like: Our budget 43-inch TV pick. Provides respectable image contrast, good color accuracy, and low input lag, and its 4K resolution makes it a good choice for desktop gaming or other close-up uses.

Other things to know: Lacks the advanced picture technologies such as quantum-dot color and mini-LED backlighting. Doesn’t have enough light output to fare well in brighter-than-average rooms.

Read more: The Best 40- to 49-Inch TVs

Vizio Elevate SE Soundbar — Runner-Up
Walmart deal price: $400; street price: $450

What we like: Our runner-up soundbar pick provides a more enveloping surround-sound experience than our top pick. Compatible with the Dolby Atmos and DTS:X formats. Comes with separate surround speakers. Sounded exceptionally clear with movie dialogue, sound effects, and music. Compact but relatively powerful subwoofer delivered plenty of excitement.

Other things to know: It’s more complicated to set up and use than our top pick. Has only one HDMI eARC jack and no other inputs, and it supports only Bluetooth wireless technology, not Wi-Fi. Lacks a remote control.

Read more: The Best Soundbar

Samsung QN90D Series LCD/LED TV (65-Inch) — Upgrade Pick
Walmart deal price: $1,500 (65-inch); street price: $2,100

What we like: Our upgrade LCD/LED TV pick. One of the best options you can buy, with more color volume, better viewing angles, superior audio performance, lower input lag, and more HDMI 2.1 inputs than other TVs we tested. Consistent performance across sizes. An excellent choice for gamers who use multiple consoles. Sleek and lightweight yet solid build.

Other things to know: Doesn't support Dolby Vision HDR. Not as bright as our top pick, but brighter than our budget pick. Samsung’s Tizen Smart Hub is fine but over-designed.

Read more: The Best LCD/LED TV

Xgimi MoGo 2 Portable Mini Projector — Budget Pick
Walmart deal price: $230; street price: $300

What we like: Our budget portable mini projector pick. Good image brightness and above-average sound for the price. Built-in streaming services and speakers. USB-C charging port. Bluetooth audio support. Minimal fan noise. Compact and easy to set up.

Other things to know: No built-in battery. Black levels could be better. Limited to 720p and not intended for high-definition movie watching or gaming. HDR function can’t be turned off while using built-in Android TV streaming apps.

Read more: The Best Portable Mini Projector

Panasonic DP-UB820 4K Blu-ray Player — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $370; street price: $420

What we like: Our top pick 4K Blu-ray player. Support for the Dolby Vision HDR standard. Has more audio connection options, and a front-panel display.

Other things to know: Doesn't double as a media streaming device. Remote is just okay, and the chassis is mostly plastic. Free shipping.

Read more: The Best 4K Blu-ray Player

Roku Streaming Stick 4K — Runner-Up
Walmart deal price: $29; street price: $39

What we like: Our runner-up pick for the best media streaming device. Supports almost every major service. Clean, simple interface. Affordable 4K resolution. Draws power from your TV’s USB port.

Other things to know: More limited search and discovery features than our top pick. Aging, but still a solid deal.

Read more: The Best Media Streaming Devices

Tech deals

The Apple Watch Series 10 attached to a charger.
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Apple Watch Series 10 (42 mm, Aluminum Case, Sport Band) — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $330 (deal on jet black, rose gold, and silver case with denim band); street price: $400

What we like: Our top pick for the best smartwatch for iPhone users. Offers the best combination of style, health and fitness features, app selection, battery life, and price of any smartwatch for any platform. Apple’s thinnest smartwatch ever. Comes in two sizes.

Other things to know: Great for buyers upgrading from an older Apple Watch. Includes two temperature sensors, car-crash detection, emergency SOS, an always-on display, sleep apnea detection, and faster charging than previous models. Doesn't support Apple’s blood oxygen measurement featured on older models. 42 mm version, available in jet black, rose gold, and silver case with denim band. 46 mm model is also on sale, as well as the 42 mm sport loop version.

Read more: The Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners

Apple Watch Series 10 (42 mm, Cellular, Aluminum Case, Sport Band) — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $430 (deal on black, pink, and blue); street price: $500

What we like: Our top pick for the best smartwatch for iPhone users with added cellular connectivity. Offers the best combination of style, health and fitness features, app selection, battery life, and price of any smartwatch for any platform. Apple’s thinnest smartwatch ever.

Other things to know: Cellular connectivity is unnecessary for most people and requires a monthly data plan, but it's the first big drop in price we've seen so far. Also offers two temperature sensors, car-crash detection, emergency SOS, an always-on display, sleep apnea detection, and faster charging than previous models. Doesn’t support Apple’s blood oxygen measurement. 42 mm silver case available with the black, pink, and blue Sport Band.

Read more: The Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners

Canon Pixma PRO-200 — Budget Pick
Walmart deal price: $400; street price: $500

What we like: Our budget pick for the best photo printer. Produces vibrant colors and prints well on most papers. Has fewer paper-feed problems than our top pick. Offers wired and wireless connectivity.

Other things to know: Easy to set up. Uses dye-based inks that may not last as long as pigment-based options.

Read more: The Best Photo Printer

Belkin BoostCharge Plus 10K USB Power Bank — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $49; street price: $70

What we like: Our top pick for best USB power bank for phones and tablets. Small, light, and easy to slip into a pocket. Powerful enough to quickly recharge most smartphones up to three times. Has two built-in cables (USB-C and Lightning) for convenience. Can pass power to another device while being recharged from a wall outlet.

Other things to know: 19 watts tested input via USB-C PD to charge, 18 watts output, with a 10,0000 mAh. Doesn’t come with a wall charger, or any other accessories. One of the priciest models we tested.

Read more: The Best Portable Chargers and Power Banks for Phones and Tablets

Anker 747 Charger (GaNPrime 150W) — Another Good Option
Walmart deal price: $60; street price: $100

What we like: Another good USB-C laptop charger if you want lots of power and ports in a portable package and you don’t need a cable. Has three USB-C ports and one USB-A port with a total maximum output of 150 W. Small and lightweight with a foldable plug.

Other things to know: Not USB-IF–certified. Comes with an unusual silicone stabilizer that suctions onto the wall outlet to keep the charger from getting bumped or pulled out. Pricey, especially considering it doesn’t come with a cable. Use code WS7DV236BPHN at Anker.

Read more: The Best USB-C Laptop and Tablet Chargers

Anker PowerLine II USB-C to Lightning Cable (10 Feet) — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $12 with store pickup; street price: $19

What we like: The 10 feet version of our top USB-C to Lightning cable pick. Supports the fastest possible charging speeds, MFi-certified, well-built, and sturdy. Charges an iPhone three times faster than a USB-A–to–Lightning cable when paired with a high-speed USB-C charger.

Other things to know: Lifetime warranty. A bit thicker than the official Apple cables, but more robust and comes with a handy hook-and-loop cable tie. Apple is phasing out its proprietary Lightning connector. Available from Walmart with store pickup.

Read more: The Best USB-C Cables and Adapters

Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker — Runner-Up
Walmart deal price: $100; street price: $140

What we like: Our runner-up fitness tracker pick. Accurate activity tracking. Has 40 exercise modes, including third-party apps like Peloton. Has a haptic side button that allows for easier screen navigation than swiping on the touchscreen. Up to seven days battery life. Water resistant up to 50 meters.

Other things to know: Comes equipped with Google Maps, Google Wallet, and YouTube Music (subscription needed), but you also need a Google account to use the Charge 6, even if you already have a Fitbit account. GPS got spotty if the band was worn too tightly. Not the lowest price we’ve seen but still a good deal if you need one.

Read more: The Best Fitness Trackers

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G Android Phone — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $170; street price: $200

What we like: Our top pick for the best budget Android phone. Has a vibrant AMOLED display, solid performance, and a long-lasting battery. Decent 50-megapixel camera. An unprecedented (for a budget phone) four years of software updates from Samsung. Comes with 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and a microSD card slot for expandable storage.

Other things to know: Plastic build keeps costs down, but doesn’t offer an official IP rating, and it’s missing any internal seals for additional protection. This means it shouldn’t be dropped in water, and should be kept safe from sand and dust. Available in black and light blue.

Read more: The Best Budget Android Phones

Apple AirTag Bluetooth Tracker (4-Pack) — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $73; street price: $100

What we like: Our top Bluetooth tracker pick for iPhone users. Also recommended in multiple Wirecutter gift guides. Impressively accurate in pinpointing an item’s precise location. Leverages Apple’s extensive Find My network. Can swap in a new battery as needed. Water-resistant.

Other things to know: Doesn’t have any way to ring your phone. Cannot attach to your stuff directly. Sales on four-packs typically offer the best price per tracker but we've seen better deals in recent months.

Read more: The Best Bluetooth Tracker

Zagg Pro Keys for 11-inch iPad Pro — Also Great
Walmart deal price: $50; street price: $90

What we like: Our pick for best iPad Pro keyboard case for older iPad Pros. Comfortable design with backlit keys and good tactile feedback. Case separates from keyboard to protect iPad when not typing. Two viewing angles. Pairs with up to two devices.

Other things to know: Wider and heavier than some competitors, but the extra bulk isn’t severe, and it brings added functionality.

Read more: The Best iPad Pro Keyboard Cases

Satechi Duo Wireless Charger Power Stand — Upgrade Pick
Walmart deal price: $40; street price: $100

What we like: Our upgrade wireless portable power bank pick. Can charge most phones up to three times. Offers pass-through charging. USBC-PD port has up to 18 W charging. Two Qi charging pads—main (10 W) pad for charging phones, and smaller (5 W) pad for smaller devices.

Other things to know: No MagSafe, so the charging pads can’t easily be used in transit. Only notable drawback is its size—at 10.3 ounces, slightly heavier than our other picks. New low.

Read more: The Best Wireless Portable Chargers and Power Banks

Logitech Slim Folio for iPad (10th generation) — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $55; street price: $100 (deal on gray)

What we like: The best non-trackpad keyboard case for the 2022 10.9-inch iPad. Offers solid protection, a good keyboard to type on, a stand with two viewing angles, and an Apple Pencil holder. The keyboard has excellent key spacing, responsiveness, and versatility.

Other things to know: Doesn’t offer the same level of protection along all four corners of an iPad. Runs on a small, coin-style battery. On sale in gray.

Read more: The Best iPad Keyboard Cases

Apple Watch SE (2nd generation, 44 mm, Aluminum Case, Sport Loop) — Budget Pick
Walmart deal price: $180; street price: $220 (44 mm, deal on white or black)

What we like: Our budget smartwatch pick for iPhone owners. Performs most of the same Apple Watch–y functions as pricier models, including push notifications, heart-rate monitoring, and crash detection. Water-resistant up to 50 meters. Slightly larger display than the 40 mm model.

Other things to know: Lacks premium features. Deal is for the GPS-enabled model with 44 mm face size, aluminum case, and sport loop. On sale in white and black.

Read more: The Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners

Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation, 40 mm, Aluminum Case, Sport Loop) — Budget Pick
Walmart deal price: $150; street price: $230 (40 mm)

What we like: Our budget pick for the best smartwatch for iPhone owners. Performs most of the same Apple Watch–y functions as pricier models, including push notifications, heart-rate monitoring, and crash detection. Water-resistant up to 50 meters.

Other things to know: Lacks premium features. Deal is for the GPS-enabled model with 40 mm face size, aluminum case, and sport loop.

Read more: The Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners

Apple Pencil (1st Generation) — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $60; street price: $100

What we like: The best stylus for drawing on entry-level iPads. Lightweight and comfortable. Deft enough for professional illustration and calligraphy. Pressure sensitivity for precision line control.

Other things to know: Only works with iPads introduced since 2015. Does not wirelessly charge like 2nd Gen Apple Pencil. 1-year Apple warranty.

Read more: The Best Stylus for Your iPad

Google Pixel Watch 3 (41 mm, Wi-Fi) — Best For
Walmart deal price: $280; street price: $350

What we like: The best Android smartwatch for Google users. Sleek design. More health and fitness features—like Bedtime Mode and Morning Brief—and deeper integration with other Google products than its predecessor. Runs Google’s latest Wear OS 5 software.

Other things to know: 41 mm version has a slightly smaller screen and the battery life lasted a few hours longer than the suggested 24 hours. Domed glass screen is more prone to damage than other smartwatches with metal bezels, and there are no repair options.

Read more: The Best Smartwatch for Android Phones

Anker 747 PowerCore 26K Power Bank — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $86; street price: $145

What we like: Our top USB-C power bank pick for laptops. Comes with a high-quality 65 W charging brick and USB-C cable. Two USB-C PD ports deliver up to 87 W, and two USB-A ports charge at up to 15 W. Easy-carry 1.2 pound weight. Ruggedly built yet sleek-looking.

Other things to know: No pass-through charging, so you can’t charge other devices while the power bank itself is charging. A ring of small lights signals when it’s charging and roughly how much battery life remains. 18-month warranty.

Read more: The Best Power Banks for Laptops With USB-C

Whoop 4.0 Sleep Tracker — Also Great
Walmart deal price: $200; street price: $240

What we like: Our wristband pick for tracking both sleep and activity. Offers accurate sleep and heart-rate data, and our test found its sleep data to be accurate as well. Tracks more fitness-related metrics than our top pick. Lightweight woven wristband was comfortable all day and during sleep. Comes with 12-month subscription to Whoop.

Other things to know: Ideal for wearers who don’t mind inputting a lot of data into the app, which can be intimidating. Battery lasts up to five days. Water-resistant. Requires a $239 annual subscription (or $399 for two years), but fees are FSA-eligible, and comes with a 12-month subscription with purchase. Although it says it’s only for new members, the 12-month sub also works as a renewal/membership extension if you already have one.

Read more: The Best Sleep Trackers: Rings, Watches, and Other Wearables

Asus ZenScreen MB16ACV Portable Monitor — Another Good Option
Walmart deal price: $150; street price: $210

What we like: Another good portable monitor if your computer doesn’t have USB-C or HDMI ports. 15.6-inch display with sharp 1080p resolution. Integrated stand lets you use it in landscape and portrait orientations. Works with older laptops or as a smaller, secondary monitor for desktops.

Other things to know: Formerly our top pick. Only has one USB-C port to connect it to a laptop or computer. Additional software required to get features such as auto-rotate and USB-A compatibility. Deal is on monitor with 16-inch USB-C kickstand.

Read more: The Best Portable Monitor

Asus Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA-NS54, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) — Worth Considering
Walmart deal price: $450; street price: $550

What we like: Another laptop worth considering if price is your biggest concern. Comes with a 15.6-inch OLED display. Fast enough. Reliable, long battery life. Reasonable price.

Other things to know: Display lacks touch, keyboard lacks a backlight, and has older Wi-Fi 5 chip and a slower USB 2.0 port. Avoid other versions of Vivobook Go 15 due to awful displays. However, this model typically costs $550. Deal price is great for the specs; AMD Ryzen 5 7520U processor, 16 GB DDR5 of RAM, and a 512 GB SSD.

Read more: The Best Laptop Under $500

Apple Watch Series 10 (46 mm, Aluminum Case, Sport Band) — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $360 (deal on 46 mm black, rose gold, and silver cases with Sport Band); street price: $415

What we like: The larger size of our top pick for the best smartwatch for iPhone users. Offers the best combination of style, health and fitness features, app selection, battery life, and price of any smartwatch for any platform. Apple’s thinnest smartwatch ever. Comes in two sizes.

Other things to know: Great for buyers upgrading from an older Apple Watch. Includes two temperature sensors, car-crash detection, emergency SOS, an always-on display, sleep apnea detection, and faster charging than previous models. Doesn't support Apple’s blood oxygen measurement featured on older models. 46 mm version available in jet black, rose gold, and silver case with denim band. Smaller 42 mm version also on sale.

Read more: The Apple Watch Is the Best Smartwatch for iPhone Owners

Kitchen and appliance deals

The Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice and 4-Slice toasters.
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Cuisinart CPT-142 4-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $39; street price: $45

What we like: Our longtime top pick for the best four-slot toaster. Consistently produces four slices of perfectly golden brown toast. Offers a wide range of settings and easy-to-use controls. Housing remains cool to the touch, even after multiple batches.

Other things to know: Heating element wires of modern toasters are subject to corrosion over time. Covered by a generous three-year warranty (versus the one-year warranty that comes with most other toasters).

Read more: The Best Toaster

AeroPress Clear Coffee Press — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $37; street price: $50

What we like: The clear version of our top pick for a simple and portable single-use coffee maker. Performs exactly the same as the original AeroPress. Lightweight, compact design. Quickly produces full-bodied, flavorful coffee. Easy to use. Dishwasher-safe.

Other things to know: Brews just one cup at a time. The clear version costs a bit more than the original, so it’s only worth getting if you value that crisp, clear look.

Read more: The AeroPress Is a Fast, Portable, No-Frills Tool for Making Terrific Coffee

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (Refurbished) — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $200 (deal on black); street price: $300

What we like: Our top pick for the best stand mixer since 2013. A workhorse mixer that’s sturdy, relatively quiet, and easy to use. 10 speeds. 5-quart bowl is large enough for standard to large recipes and small enough for easy whipping of a ½ cup of cream or a single egg white.

Other things to know: One of the fastest first speeds of all mixers we tested and no ½ speed. Comes with 5-quart stainless steel mixing bowl, flat beater, dough hook, and six-wire whip. Available in black only at Walmart. One-year warranty at Walmart; two-year Allstate warranty via eBay.

Read more: The Best Stand Mixer

AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $30 with store pickup; street price: $40

What we like: Our top pick for a simple and portable single-serve coffee maker. Lightweight, compact design produces full-bodied, flavorful coffee in about two minutes. Great for camping, travel, or just a simple cup at home. Easy to use. Dishwasher-safe.

Other things to know: Also makes a great gift. Only brews one cup at a time. A solid drop, especially if you don't want or need the carrying bag that has accompanied some deals. Select store pickup or add to an order of $35 or more to avoid shipping fees from Walmart.

Read more: The AeroPress Is a Fast, Portable, No-Frills Tool for Making Terrific Coffee

Monoprice Strata Home Sous Vide Precision Cooker 800W — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $47; street price: $65

What we like: Our top pick for the best sous vide circulator for most home cooks. Nails the fundamentals at a surprisingly low price. Gets water hot, keeps it there, and does so quietly. Works with a wide variety of containers.

Other things to know: Lacks app integration, but the touch controls and tactile scroll wheel work just fine. Bigger than some. Could be calibrated better out of the box, but can be tweaked. One-year warranty.

Read more: The Best Sous Vide Machine and Gear

Instant 6.3-Quart Stand Mixer — Another Good Option
Walmart deal price: $90; street price: $130

What we like: Another good stand mixer if you want a sub-$200 option for a beginner or low-volume baker. Succeeded in most of our tests and did so quietly and without stalling or moving around. Lightweight and suctions to the counter. Can surely tackle semi-frequent cookie and cake batters, box mixes, frostings, and more.

Other things to know: Contains some seemingly cheap materials, like plastic at the top of some of its attachments and a plastic exterior. We would not recommend this machine for regular bread making. Unlike a KitchenAid mixer, it won’t last you anywhere close to a lifetime.

Read more: The Best Stand Mixer

Drinkmate OmniFizz Soda Maker Special Bundle — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $100; street price: $143

What we like: Our top soda maker pick. Produces zippy, tasty seltzer and carbonates non-water beverages—something other machines struggled to do well, if at all. Drinkmate CO2 cylinders can be exchanged through a mail-in program.

Other things to know: Works with any screw-in carbon dioxide cylinder, not just those from DrinkMate. Carbonates through a nozzle on a separate cap that you screw onto your bottle. Bundle includes a 60-liter CO2 cartridge and two reusable carbonating bottles.

Read more: The Best Soda Maker

Cafflano Klassic Portable All-in-One Coffee Maker — Gift Pick
Walmart deal price: $48; street price: $60

What we like: A perfect gift for a coffee lover who likes convenience. An all-in-one grinder, brewer, and insulated mug. Works well anywhere—just add beans and hot water. Recommended by Yuki Izumi, coffee director at Hi-Collar, a café and sake bar in New York City’s East Village.

Other things to know: Lidded tumbler is insulated.

Read more: The 33 Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers

AeroPress Clear Coffee Press — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $37; street price: $50

What we like: The clear version of our top pick for a simple and portable single-use coffee maker. Performs exactly the same as the original AeroPress. Lightweight, compact design. Quickly produces full-bodied, flavorful coffee. Easy to use. Dishwasher-safe.

Other things to know: Only brews one cup at a time. The clear version costs a bit more than the original, so it’s only worth getting if you value that crisp, clear look.

Read more: The AeroPress Is a Fast, Portable, No-Frills Tool for Making Terrific Coffee

Wall Control Metal Pegboard — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $39; street price: $43

What we like: Our top pick for the best pegboard. Easy to install. Securely holds pots, pans, and utensils. You can get them in a vertical or horizontal orientation.

Other things to know: Available in a range of colors. Unlike with a traditional pegboard, with this one you can’t cut the panels to size, but they’re small enough to fit in most tiny kitchens. Deal price for galvanized color.

Read more: Small Kitchen Ideas: The Best Ways to Create More Space

Headphone, earbud, and speaker deals

The black, cylindrical-shaped Sonos Era 100.
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Sonos Era 100 Speaker — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $200; street price: $250

What we like: A top pick for great-sounding speakers from our guide to building a multiroom wireless speaker system. Produces a full, well-balanced sound and fits nicely in any room. Offers support for about 130 streaming services. Supports Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Alexa voice control.

Other things to know: Sonos app can be glitchy and its own voice-control compatibility is limited. Difficult to add external, non-AirPlay-enabled audio players to the system. A set of two speakers is also on sale for $374.

Read more: How to Build the Best Multiroom Wireless Speaker System for You

JBL Tour One M2 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $200; street price: $300

What we like: Our top Bluetooth wireless headphones pick. Comfortable to wear, lightweight, and easy to use. Great sound and mic quality. 50-hour battery life. Voice control available with a simple button press. JBL app lets you adjust EQ to your liking.

Other things to know: Touchpad controls can be a bit over-sensitive. Active noise cancellation (ANC) is good, but not as effective as that of our noise-cancelling headphones picks. New low. Also available from Walmart through JBL's official store.

Read more: The Best Bluetooth Wireless Headphones

Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $120; street price: $143

What we like: Our new top pick for the best sleep headphones. Best for people who want to block and masks sounds. Very customizable, with three different sizes of wings and seven sets of ear tips. Bluetooth connectivity enabled.

Other things to know: Long battery life: lasts 10 hours streaming or 14 hours when using pre-loaded sounds. Charging case provides around five full charges. Built-in alarm, plus a sleep-tracking function when used with the app.

Read more: The Best Sleep Headphones

Sony WF-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Earbuds — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $228; street price: $280

What we like: Our top wireless noise-cancelling earbuds pick. Small but powerful. Sound fantastic. Eight hours of battery life. Features include a simple hear-through mode, Alexa and Google voice-activation, dual-device connectivity, and noise-reducing microphones.

Other things to know: Includes four sizes of tips, but may still prove challenging to keep in place for folks with small ears or who are very active. No wired mode. Three color options.

Read more: The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones

JBL Clip 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker — Worth Considering
Walmart deal price: $50; street price: $80

What we like: An ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker we like on sale. For its tiny size, the JBL Clip 5 plays surprisingly loud and sounds good (if slightly blaring), so it makes a great ultra-portable speaker.

Other things to know: JBL claims up to 12 hours of playtime. Built-in clip means it’s easy to hang up where it’s needed. Rated IP67 waterproof and dustproof. Can be paired together with another Clip 5 for stereo sound, or to multiple JBL Auracast-enabled speakers.

Read more: The Best Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Soundcore Space One Noise-Cancelling Headphones — Budget Pick
Walmart deal price: $69; street price: $100

What we like: Our budget over-ear noise-cancelling headphones pick. Impressive noise cancellation and good sound for under $100. Comfortable and lightweight. 40-hour battery life with ANC on. Offers dual-device connectivity, hear-through mode, and quick-charge feature.

Other things to know: The three noise-reducing microphones can make voices sound compressed and somewhat distant to callers. Layout of physical control buttons makes sense, but they’re small and take some practice to master. Customizable sound via Soundcore app.

Read more: The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Anker Soundcore Space C30i Earbuds — Worth Considering
Walmart deal price: $50; street price: $70

What we like: Earbuds worth considering for runners who prefer an ear-cuff design. Best combination of design, performance, and price in that category. Leaves the ear canal completely open and uncovered. Fit was comfortable and stable in our tests. Call quality is clear.

Other things to know: Less bass response than our open-ear pick, but still enjoyable. Touch controls are small and hard to find. No EQ tool in app. Available in white or black.

Read more: The Best Headphones for Running

Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB Turntable — Worth Considering
Walmart deal price: $250 (deal on black); street price: $350

What we like: Another turntable worth considering if you want to start DJing with vinyl. Has a wider range of variable speed control and a direct-drive motor that’s quick to get to full speed. Easy to set up and use. Minimal noise when interacting with the turntable while it was spinning.

Other things to know: Plastic turntable. Larger and heavier than our picks. Built-in preamp adds a little distortion. Deal price available on the black color at Walmart and on black and silver at Amazon.

Read more: The Best Turntables and Record Players

Health and grooming deals

The Amazfit Band 7 fitness tracker, shown in front of a blue background.

Amazfit Band 7 Fitness Tracker — Worth Considering
Walmart deal price: $40; street price: $45

What we like: A budget fitness tracker worth considering. Provides fairly accurate readouts and has a very strong battery life. Performed better than other, similar cheap fitness trackers in our tracking and distance tests.

Other things to know: Below the capabilities of our main picks, but still a good inexpensive fitness tracker. Available in black.

Read more: The Best Fitness Trackers

Fitbit Inspire 3 Fitness Tracker — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $70; street price: $100

What we like: Our top pick for the best fitness tracker. Most accurate tracker for step count and a high performer for every other test. Lightweight, week-long battery life, and water-resistant down to 50 meters. Thin, half-inch band doesn’t feel clunky during workouts or everyday use.

Other things to know: Also recommended in multiple Wirecutter gift guides. Battery life is below manufacturer's 10-day claim. Small touchscreen, though still easy to navigate. Matches the lowest price we've seen.

Read more: The Best Fitness Trackers

Superfeet All-Purpose Support High Arch Insoles — Also Great
Walmart deal price: $41; street price: $55

What we like: Our pick for a firmer insole than most. A versatile model that even testers without high arches found to be supportive. Deep heel cup. All of our testers reported that these held up well over four months of use, showing only normal wear.

Other things to know: Not the most breathable insole, so if foot odor is a big concern, you might want to try a different model. To avoid shipping fees at REI, choose store pickup, add to an order over $60, or use REI membership.

Read more: The Best Insoles for Running and Walking

Wahl Manscaper Trimmer — Worth Considering
Walmart deal price: $50; street price: $60

What we like: Another pubic-hair trimmer worth considering if you want different hair lengths. Comes with a dialing attachment which lets you select 20 length options. All of those options cut well, and if you prefer a longer-pubic-hair style, this one impressed us. Held a 100-minute run time off a 60-minute charge.

Other things to know: Not recommended if you want a skin-close trim because if you choose to forego the guard for a closer trim, the Manscaper tends to nick and cut skin. Comes with a limited five-year warranty.

Read more: The Best Pubic Hair Trimmer

Office and networking deals

A side-view of the Logitech MX Master 3S against a green background
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Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse for Mac — Upgrade Pick
Walmart deal price: $85; street price: $100

What we like: Our upgrade pick for the best wireless mouse for Mac users. Comfortable to use all day—especially for larger hands—and has a thumb-scroll wheel and five other programmable buttons. Can connect to up to three devices via Bluetooth. Battery lasts about two months on a charge.

Other things to know: This Mac version does not come with a USB dongle. Testers with the smallest hands found it to be overly large. Logi Options+ software required to customize its buttons and sensitivity. A couple of bucks higher than we saw during Prime Day, but still a good deal.

Read more: The Best Wireless Mouse

TP-Link Archer BE550 Wi-Fi Router — Upgrade Pick
Walmart deal price: $200; street price: $250

What we like: Our upgrade Wi-Fi router pick. The best option if you have gigabit or multi-gig internet service, or if you want to be ready for the latest technology. One of the top performers in our test group. Isn’t as hideous as other routers.

Other things to know: Not everyone needs the extra performance, and it costs about $100 over our top pick. Deal matches the lowest price we’ve seen.

Read more: The Best Wi-Fi Routers

Prismacolor Premier Pencil Sharpener — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $6 with store pickup; street price: $7

What we like: Our top pencil-sharpener pick. Sleek design. Easy to use and maintain. Puts a fine or medium point on most pencils. A favorite of our panel of kid testers.

Other things to know: Not a huge discount, but the best we’ve seen in over two years. Store pickup from Walmart.

Read more: The Best Colored Pencils

Lenovo Slim 7i Gen 9 Ultrabook (14″ Intel) — Runner-Up
Walmart deal price: $800; street price: $1,000

What we like: Our runner-up Windows Ultrabook pick. Offers fast performance, a full workday of battery life, a bright 14-inch OLED touchscreen, and a snappy keyboard and reliable trackpad. Has a variety of ports to support a range of peripherals.

Other things to know: Costs a couple hundred dollars more, it’s about a third of a pound heavier, and it falls more than two hours short of our top pick in battery life. Deal for our recommended specs, use code EARLYBFDEAL6 if it doesn’t apply automatically. Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD.

Read more: The Best Windows Ultrabook

Ecoflow River 2 Pro Portable Power Station — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $329; street price: $520

What we like: Our new top pick for the best portable power station. Portable, durable, easy-to-use, and packed with plenty of power. A wide array of outlets and charging ports make it convenient to use, no matter what devices you need to run. Pure sine-wave inverter makes it safe to use with most electronics, including critical devices like a CPAP machine.

Other things to know: Five-year warranty and reliable customer service during our tests. 851 W max output measured during our tests. Includes four AC outlets, one USB-C port, and two USB-A ports. Not waterproof, nor as powerful or long-lasting as some competitors. Down to a new low.

Read more: The Best Portable Power Station

Smart home deals

Our wired doorbell camera pick, the Google Nest Doorbell.
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Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen) — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $100 (deal on white); street price: $165

What we like: Our top smart doorbell camera pick. Most accurate at distinguishing different types of motion and when restricting alerts using activity zones to monitor specific areas. Sends fast alerts. Captures clear audio and video. Our only pick to offer free cloud storage (up to three hours).

Other things to know: Nest Aware subscription ($8 per month or $80 per year) required for storing recordings up to 30 days. Familiar Face Detection doesn't always identify faces accurately. Uses the Google Home app. Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home.

Read more: The Best Smart Doorbell Camera

Google Nest Security Cam with Floodlight — Worth Considering
Walmart deal price: $190; street price: $250

What we like: Another outdoor security camera worth considering if your prefer a fixed floodlight. Modern design. 1080p resolution. Reliable alerts. LEDs are especially bright, producing 2,400 lumens.

Other things to know: Resolution could be better. Requires being plugged in. 24/7 recording requires Nest Aware plan.

Read more: The Best Outdoor Security Camera

Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder with Solar Roof — Runner-Up
Walmart deal price: $200; street price: $250

What we like: Our runner-up smart bird-feeder pick. Has a sturdy build. Can identify about 1,000 species of birds using its proprietary database and spout more facts than a bird-trivia night. Can capture clips up to one minute long and store them in the cloud for a week.

Other things to know: Only streams in 720p resolution, but you can enable it to go to 1080p with the Bird Buddy Pro Subscription ($5 per month or $60 per year). Does not have night vision. Not as easy to fill as our top pick.

Read more: The Best Smart Bird Feeders

Google Nest Audio Smart Speaker — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $50; street price: $100

What we like: The best Google Nest smart speaker for streaming music and also our top pick for a Google smart-home assistant. Noticeably richer audio experience than the smaller Google Nest speaker. Can be paired for a stereo set or used with other Google speakers for multiroom audio.

Other things to know: On a par with the Amazon Echo. Sound is good but nothing special. Just under 7 inches tall and with a slim, 3-inch base. Has a physical switch on the back to turn the microphone off, and has tap controls on either side to control volume. Available in charcoal and white.

Read more: The Best Google Nest Smart Speakers

Home deals

A pink Simple Modern Trek Tumbler.
Photo: Elissa Sanci

Simple Modern Trek Tumbler (40 Ounce) — Staff Pick
Walmart deal price: $23; street price: $30

What we like: A staff pick high-quality, budget-friendly Stanley tumbler dupe. Performed just as well as its costlier competitors. Kept ice frozen for over 24 hours. Stoped leaks with its screw-top lid. Available in over 20 colors and patterns.

Other things to know: Most are dishwasher-safe, though some patterned options are hand-wash-only to preserve their design. Deal price on several colors from Amazon. Walmart is only available in green, pink, and purple leopard print, with store pickup to avoid shipping fees.

Read more: Sorry, but Stanley Tumblers Leak Too Much. These 4 Dupes Are Superior.

Simplehuman Mini Sensor Mirror — Staff Pick
Walmart deal price: $91; street price: $130

What we like: Luxe mirror we recommend in our guide to bathroom accessories and grooming tools. Has an on/off sensor, 10x magnification, and a circle of LED light. Ideal for tweezing eyebrows or applying makeup.

Other things to know: Light gradually flips on when you approach and keeps on until you step away. Sleek, cord-free look. Matches previous low. Deal on stainless steel finish.

Read more: Bathroom Accessories and Grooming Tools We Love

Dyson Solarcycle Morph Desk Lamp — Other Good
Walmart deal price: $450; street price: $650

What we like: Another good desk lamp if you want an adaptable (but pricey) desk lamp. Unique, industrial-modern design. We loved its buttery-smooth movement and three-in-one adaptability as a task, spot, and ambient light. It outshines most other desk lamps and also has an app to pair the lamp’s geographic location, syncing the Solarcycle Morph’s color and brightness to the time of day.

Other things to know: Non-height-adjustable. Expensive even on sale.

Read more: The Best Desk Lamps

Levoit LV600S Smart Hybrid Ultrasonic Humidifier — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $94; street price: $110

What we like: Our top pick for the best humidifier. Powerful, quiet, and easy to clean. Offers warm-mist capabilities, Wi-Fi connectivity, and is one of the few ultrasonic humidifiers we've tested that didn't over-humidify the room.

Other things to know: Like most ultrasonic humidifiers, has a tendency to create a trail of fine mineral dust (but it's harmless and easy to clean, or avoided with filtered water). Price has risen drastically over the past few years, so while this isn't near the lowest price we've seen, it's the best deal we've seen in a long time

Read more: The Best Humidifier

Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $142; street price: $180

What we like: Our top pick for the best air purifier. Efficient and affordable. Delivered one of the best cleaning performances of any purifier we tested. Minimal setup and upkeep. Runs quiet and dark, with low operating costs. Perfect for bedrooms, playrooms, and living rooms.

Other things to know: We recommend keeping the machine on the medium setting, which is quiet, energy-efficient, and effective. Accepts third-party replacement filters easily. Available in white or black. Street price has risen over the past year.

Read more: The Best Air Purifier

Persil Original Liquid Detergent Everyday Clean (150 Ounces) — Runner-Up
Walmart deal price: $20 with store pickup (150 ounces); street price: $23

What we like: Our runner-up laundry detergent pick. Performed very well—about as well as our top pick—in tests to remove stains, particularly those from chocolate-based items, animal fats, and dye. Ultra-concentrated formula keeps packaging light and compact. Very useful cap, too.

Other things to know: Strong scent is polarizing—if you are sensitive to fragrance or just plain picky about scents, this detergent might not be for you. Deal is on the 150-ounce size. Select store pickup to avoid shipping costs.

Read more: The Best Laundry Detergent

Coway Airmega 200M Air Purifier — Runner-Up
Walmart deal price: $118; street price: $200

What we like: Our runner-up pick for best air purifier. Virtually identical features and performance as our top pick (also Coway), just has a square grill rather than round, and a slightly more powerful motor. Display lights can be turned off so they won't disturb sleep.

Other things to know: Choose this over our top pick if you prefer the look. Deal is only for black model. Best price we’ve seen on this model since 2022.

Read more: The Best Air Purifier

Venta LW25 Original Humidifier — Best For
Walmart deal price: $260 (deal on black); street price: $285

What we like: The best humidifier for bigger spaces and less cleaning. An exceptional performer with a unique design that requires less-frequent cleaning and refilling than competitors. It uses significantly less energy and has a larger tank than any of our other picks.

Other things to know: Expensive. Doesn’t actually clean or purify the air. A 35-ounce bottle of Venta’s water-cleaning formula should last about four months, but at around $30 per bottle, maintenance costs an extra $100 per year. On sale in black only.

Read more: The Best Humidifier

Weego Jump Starter 44s — Staff Pick
Walmart deal price: $56; street price: $80

What we like: A jump starter staff pick for your car. Has the right safety features and enough juice in a small package to start most cars and SUVs. Rated to last for about three to five years or up to 1,000 recharge cycles with regular use. Can provide multiple jumps before needing a recharge itself.   Other thing to know: About the same size as a cell phone in length and width and weighs less than a pound. Comes with a USB-A–to–Micro-USB charging cord but no charging cube. Leaving it in a car in extremely hot or cold conditions is not a great idea.

Read more: Wherever We Go, We Bring the Weego 44s Portable Jump Starter

Dreo DR-HSH004A Space Heater — Best For
Walmart deal price: $43; street price: $60

What we like: The best space heater for bathrooms. Equipped with overheat protection, tip-over switch, and ALCI plug (like you find on hair dryers) for better safety in wet areas. Multiple heating modes, plus an Eco setting. Warms a room just as well as our other Dreo pick. Remote control included.

Other things to know: May be safer in the event of an accident, but that doesn’t mean you should willingly expose it to water. Splish-splash, please don’t electrocute yourself in the bath.

Read more: The Best Space Heaters

Aquasana Claryum Direct Connect Under-Sink Water Filter — Also Great
Walmart deal price: $100; street price: $125

What we like: The best easy-to-install under-sink water filters pick for renters (who may be forbidden from altering their dwelling) and for people who can’t install a separate filter-faucet. High water flow—up to 1.5 gallons per minute. No-drilling installation. Uses your existing faucet. Great for renters. Offers the same 77 ANSI/NSF certifications as our other picks.

Other things to know: Lacks a sediment prefilter. Too big for crowded or small under-sink cabinets.

Read more: The Best Under-Sink Water Filter

Tractive GPS Tracker for Cats — Upcoming Pick
Walmart deal price: $30; street price: $50

What we like: Our upcoming top GPS pet tracker pick. A tracker with excellent accuracy, connectivity, and battery life, plus flexible subscription options. Reliably connects to the GPS signal faster than any other model we tested. Uses signals from three different major cell networks.

Other things to know: The tracker is bulky and the built-in light is too small to be useful. A slightly smaller physical profile than the identical dog tracker.

Read more: The Best GPS Dog Collars and Pet Trackers

Tractive GPS Pet Tracker for Dogs — Upcoming Pick
Walmart deal price: $30; street price: $50

What we like: Our upcoming top GPS pet tracker pick. A tracker with excellent accuracy, connectivity, and battery life, plus flexible subscription options. Reliably connects to the GPS signal faster than any other model we tested. Uses signals from three different major cell networks.

Other things to know: The tracker is bulky and the built-in light is too small to be useful. A slightly larger physical profile than the identical cat tracker.

Read more: The Best GPS Dog Collars and Pet Trackers

Wisdom Panel Premium Dog DNA Test — Also Great
Walmart deal price: $104; street price: $130

What we like: Our dog DNA test pick that recognizes more breeds. Better if you suspect your dog's breed to be uncommon in the United States. Identifies more AKC-registered breeds than any kit we tested. Cheaper than other kits, with a faster turnaround time.

Other things to know: Analyzes fewer genetic markers than our top pick does, meaning the results may be less accurate. Also screens for 211 genetic health conditions, yet it may hide “at risk” results for some dogs without informing their owners because it considers the findings irrelevant.

Read more: The Best Dog DNA Test

iOttie Easy One Touch Wireless 2 Dash & Windshield Mount — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $39; street price: $50

What we like: Our top wireless-charging phone mount pick. Quick-charging. Highly stable whether it's attached to the dash or the windshield. Spring-loaded tension arms made attaching or removing a phone of any size very simple. Held phones steady while we drove.

Other things to know: Includes 12-volt charger with micro-USB adapter. The longer the extendable neck extends, the more the plastic tends to wobble.

Read more: The Best Wireless Charging Phone Mounts for Cars

Simple Human Sensor Mirror Fold — Also Great
Walmart deal price: $91; street price: $130

What we like: A great, travel-friendly compact lighted makeup mirror that folds. Only offers 10x magnification and one light setting. Height adjustable.

Other things to know: Charges via Micro-USB. Comes with a carrying case. Expensive for size and minimal features. Free shipping for Simplehuman members (free to join).

Read more: The Best Lighted Makeup Mirrors

Olight Baton 3 Pro Flashlight — Also Great
Walmart deal price: $49; street price: $70

What we like: Our pick for a easy to recharge, plenty bright flashlight. Easiest, most convenient charging setup we’ve seen. A little brighter and has a longer run time than our top pick. Nice double bend pocket clip allows you to clip the light to something with the lens facing either way.

Other things to know: About 4 inches in length. Like all fully rechargeable models, the drawbacks are in the time spent charging it and the difficulty of recharging during a power outage.

Read more: The Best Flashlight

Gift deals

The Donner DUC-1 Concert Ukulele, our runner-up for the best ukulele.
Photo: Michael Murtaugh

Donner DUC-1 Concert Ukulele — Runner-Up
Walmart deal price: $56; street price: $66

What we like: Our runner-up pick for the best ukulele for beginners. A bargain price for a good starter-Uke kit that plays well and sounds good. Comes with a case, strap, and tuner. Unusually wide fingerboard makes it easier for adults to play and not too hard for most kids.

Other things to know: Isn’t quite as good-looking or nice-sounding as our top pick. Looks a little cheap and the strap knob is awkwardly placed on the heel of the neck. 23-inch size. Recurring deal price. Clip the on-page coupon.

Read more: The Best Ukulele for Beginners

Vornado Vheat Space Heater — Gift Pick
Walmart deal price: $120; street price: $160

What we like: A stylish and functional space heater we like as a gift for people who are always cold. Heats well enough and looks good doing it. Sturdy metal build with retro knobs. Charming vintage aesthetic. A great choice for anyone interested in aesthetics as well as comfort.

Other things to know: Our former vintage-style space heater pick. 1500- and 750-watt heat settings. Five-year satisfaction guarantee. Didn't spread heat around the room as well as some of our picks.

Read more: Gifts for People Who Are Always Cold

Paper Shoot Old Classic Black Paper Camera — Gift Pick
Walmart deal price: $110; street price: $139

What we like: A simple camera we like as a gift. Easy to use, with one shutter button and a small toggle that switches between color, black and white, sepia, and video (up to 10 seconds when connected to a power source). Photos have a creamy, nostalgic feel, similar to that of an Instax camera.

Other things to know: Basically a camera board inside a strong cardboard case. No Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or screen. Shutter delay can be a little frustrating. Tons of case options. Arrives unassembled, but it's easy to put together. Comes with 32 GB SD memory card and rechargeable batteries.

Read more: The 23 Best Gifts for Photographers

Baby and kid deals

The Joystar Totem resting on its training wheels.
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Joystar Totem Kids Bike — Budget Pick
Walmart deal price: $112; street price: $140

What we like: Our budget pick for the best first pedal bike was the top contender among the sub-$200 bikes we tested. Simple to put together, sturdy, and unfussy. Geometry was comfortable enough for our younger testers, and allowed our experienced 7-year-old tester to accelerate quickly and charge up hills.

Other things to know: Coaster brake isn't ideal, but it was the best option we found when testing budget bikes. Its steel frame makes it much heavier than our other picks (20.5 pounds), and likely to be more difficult for smaller children to maneuver.

Read more: The Best First Pedal Bike

Baby Trend Expedition 2-in-1 Stroller Wagon Plus — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $196 (deal on blue or black); street price: $240

What we like: Our top pick for the best stroller wagon. Stroller-like handlebar for comfortable steering. Narrow frame easily fits through doors and glides through crowded markets. Deep wagon, so kids are less likely to fall out by accident. Included mosquito net is a rare find.

Other things to know: Heavy (40 pounds), so not a good option for the beach or sand. Hideaway pull handle pops out from under the wagon, angled handlebar makes pushing just like a full-size stroller.

Read more: The Best Stroller Wagons

Britax Poplar S Convertible Car Seat — Runner-Up
Walmart deal price: $265; street price: $350

What we like: Our runner-up pick for the best convertible car seat. The easiest-to-install seat we tested thanks to Britax’s ClickTight technology. The S model is more expensive because it includes an anti-rebound bar, which can provide an extra safety measure in a crash.

Other things to know: Fabric can be machine-washed and -dried. Built narrow, which can be good for smaller vehicles. 50-pound rear-facing limit, and didn't provide much legroom in rear-facing mode. The lowest price we've seen yet in onyx; several other colors match previous lows at $280.

Read more: The Best Convertible and All-in-One Car Seats

Willow Go Wearable Breast Pump — Runner-Up
Walmart deal price: $245; street price: $300

What we like: Our runner-up wearable breast pump pick. More affordable and customizable than our top pick, and offers more flange sizes. Offers an six stimulation modes and nine expression modes. Assembly is quick and easy once you have a handle on the order of operations.

Other things to know: Bulkier, less discrete, and a little louder than our top pick. Plus, the parts that need cleaning after every use are bigger and less convenient to assemble, disassemble, and wash than those of our top pick. App has been updated since the time of first testing, but still not great.

Read more: The Best Wearable Breast Pumps

Reebok Seamless Hipster Briefs (5-pack) — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $7 with store pickup; street price: $12

What we like: Our top synthetic hipster brief pick from our guide to the best kids underwear. Higher-cut briefs are wedgie-resistant, super-soft, tag-free, extremely stretchy, and tremendously comfortable.

Other things to know: They tend to bunch up if not sized appropriately, so consider ordering a size down if your child is on the slimmer side. Synthetic fabrics can be more prone to harboring odors, but we haven’t had any problems yet. Choose store pickup or add to a larger order to avoid shipping fees.

Read more: The Best Underwear for Kids

Reebok Seamless Boyshorts (5-Pack) — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $7 With store pickup (5-pack, deal on pink and blue or striped and blue); street price: $12

What we like: Our top synthetic boyshorts pick from our guide for the best kids underwear. Tag-free. Thin. Resist wedgies and visible lines. Ideal for kids who love to wear tight pants and leggings. Soft fabric. Stretchy, elastic waistband.

Other things to know: Made mostly of nylon, a synthetic fabric more prone to harboring odors and bacteria. Don’t come in sizes for children younger than 5. Also don’t have as many prints or any licensed characters. May bunch up on children with narrower hips. Deal on pink/blue and white/denim colors. Requires store pickup.

Read more: The Best Underwear for Kids

Graco TurboBooster 2.0 Highback Booster Seat — Another Good Option
Walmart deal price: $42; street price: $57

What we like: Another good booster seat option if you like our runner-up high-back booster, but don’t want a LATCH option. Almost identical to our runner-up pick, the Graco TurboBooster LX, and the Graco TurboBooster 2.0 LX. Costs about $30 less.

Other things to know: Can be converted from high-back to backless. Has a Best Bet rating from the IIHS for its ability to provide a proper seat-belt fit.

Read more: The Best Booster Car Seats

Safety 1st Strollerette Compact Umbrella Stroller — Worth Considering
Walmart deal price: $80; street price: $100

What we like: Another umbrella stroller worth considering if you want a bigger canopy and don't plan to carry your stroller much. Generally comparable feature-wise to our top pick, but has a larger canopy with a peekaboo window, and it feels notably sturdy for an umbrella stroller.

Other things to know: 3 pounds heavier than the 3Dlite top pick and doesn’t come with a carry strap. Less expensive with this deal, and may be a better choice for you than our top pick if you don't imagine you'll need to carry the stroller often.

Read more: The Best Umbrella Stroller

Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular Stroller — Best For
Walmart deal price: $173 (in gray); street price: $350

What we like: The best full-featured four-wheel stroller for those on a budget. Features an adjustable handlebar height, reversible toddler seat, and accessible storage basket. Offers good maneuverability for the price. Can be converted from a single to a double stroller.

Other things to know: Not great on rougher surfaces due in part to its large frame and weight—it's is the heaviest of our picks. Belly bar must be fully removed when taking kids in and out of stroller. Unusually short 90-day warranty. On sale in gray. Lowest price we've ever seen.

Read more: The Best Full-Size Strollers

Vacuum and robot vacuum deals

Our pick for the best cordless stick vacuum, the Dyson V12 Detect Slim, leaning against a small wooden end table.
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Stick Vacuum — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $400; street price: $700

What we like: Our top pick for the best cordless stick vacuum. Light, powerful, and easy to maneuver. Rivals more expensive vacuums in suction, airflow, and cleaning power. Comes with multiple brushes and attachments. 45-minute runtime. Washable filter.

Other things to know: Tiny 12-ounce dustbin. Takes four hours to recharge—longer than most others. Converts to handheld vacuum with attachments. Many parts are replaceable. Two-year Dyson warranty.

Read more: The Best Cordless Stick Vacuum

Games and hobby deals

The Cricut Explore 3, our pick for the best electronic cutting machine, shown with top open to view the mechanisms.
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Cricut Explore 3 Electronic Cutting Machine — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $200; street price: $275

What we like: Our top for the best electronic cutting machine. Intuitive and easy-to-use software makes it great for beginners. Superior selection of ready-to-make projects and images, including wide range of officially licensed graphics. Cricut has better customer support than its competitors. Has a decent resale value.

Other things to know: Faster than other cutting machines, but significantly louder. Doesn't come with a cutting mat. Without a mat it can only cut materials that are six inches or longer.

Read more: The Best Electronic Cutting Machines From Cricut and Silhouette

Catan Board Game — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $25 With store pickup; street price: $44

What we like: A next-level strategy game top pick in our guide to the best beginner board games for adults. A fun and competitive civilization and resource collecting game. Iconic staple in the board game scene. Popularized because it require more strategy than luck and doesn't boot players out of a game.

Other things to know: In-depth rules can be daunting and is much easier to play if at least one player has prior experience. Three to four players. Games typically last 60 to 120 minutes.

Read more: The Best Beginner Board Games for Adults

Ticket to Ride Board Game — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $25 With store pickup; street price: $48

What we like: Our top pick for a standout train-themed board game for adults. A game night staple that's fun to play again and again. Simple to learn. Players compete to build the best train route across North America—the longer the route, the more points you get.

Other things to know: Board is quite large on a table. Two to five players. Less interaction than games that involve trading, but players build on the same board. Games last 30 to 60 minutes; rounds can drag on with more players.

Read more: The Best Beginner Board Games for Adults

Video game deals

Two Playstation 5 consoles sitting on a light blue surface.
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Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition (No Disc Drive) — Also Great
Walmart deal price: $374; street price: $450

What we like: The “Slim” version of our top PlayStation game console pick, without a disc drive. Slightly narrower and shorter than the OG. 1 TB storage (up from 825 GB).

Other things to know: No disc drive, so you can’t watch Blu-rays or take advantage of used games, or old PS4 discs. Still some backwards compatibility issues with PS4 games and exclusives. No Dolby Vision or or DTS:X support. Despite being called the “Slim,” it’s still quite bulky. Lowest price we’ve seen.

Read more: Choosing the Right PlayStation 5

Sony PlayStation 5 Slim — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $424; street price: $500

What we like: Our PlayStation console top pick. Revamped consoles are (slightly) smaller than the original model. Has a disc drive, so you can watch UHD Blu-ray movies, as well as play new or used PS5 and PS4 game discs. A competent media center for a living room.

Other things to know: The rest of the features and hardware are the same as the non-disk version. PlayStation had more top-rated exclusive titles than the Xbox. The PS5 is a huge console—yes, even the current, revised “slim” model—and it can’t fit well in a lot of media centers, vertically or horizontally.

Read more: Choosing the Right PlayStation 5

Sony DualSense Controller (PS5) — Another Good Option
Walmart deal price: $54; street price: $70

What we like: Another good gaming controller we love for the PS5 and don't mind using on PC. Feels great to play with. Headset jack works properly with PCs when it's plugged in via its USB-C port. Still the best-in-class controller for the PS5.

Other things to know: Not as good as deal prices we’ve seen in the past, but good deals have been harder to come by on PS5 controllers and we haven't posted a deal in over a year. Hit-or-miss compatibility with Windows and games outside of Steam. Available in most standard colors from Amazon and Walmart.

Read more: The Best PC Gaming Controller

Elden Ring (Xbox, Physical Copy) — Staff Pick
Walmart deal price: $20 with store pickup; street price: $45

What we like: A staff pick for an expansive open world game. Location-based enemy levels let players progress at their own leisure. AI and player summons can help aid in tougher battles. Satisfying combat with countless ways to grow your skills and play style.

Other things to know: Boss battles can be punishing. Extremely long to complete. Deal is for a physical copy of the game for Xbox or PS4/PS5 where available. Opt for store pickup at Walmart and Best Buy to avoid shipping fees.

Read more: Should I Be Playing Elden Ring?

Astro Bot (PS5, Physical Copy) — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $50; street price: $60

What we like: A top pick game from 2024 so far that is an adorable celebration of video games. A bright, colorful, adorable platformer game that puts you in the cute little robot boots of Astro, who needs to jump, bop, and explore his way through dozens of varied planets to rescue his lost robot friends. A relentlessly creative game, and it’s graphically stunning to boot. Full of cute references and homages to PlayStation’s 30-year history.

Other things to know: Deal is for a physical copy of the game for PS5.

Read more: The Best Video Games of 2024 So Far

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers — Pick Accessory
Walmart deal price: $60; street price: $80

What we like: A pick accessory for the Nintendo Switch from our guide to the best game consoles. These detachable Joy-Cons can be split as individual controllers for multiplayer games, or combined to make one gamepad.

Other things to know: Deal is only for the red and blue combination.

Read more: The Best Game Consoles

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo Switch, Digital Copy) — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $30; street price: $60

What we like: Our top pick for a lengthy and legendary video game to ride out the end of winter. Lets you combine weapons into new tools, attach ingredients to your arrows for wild new effects, and construct rudimentary vehicles of various shapes, sizes, and uses.

Other things to know: Deal is for a digital copy of the game for Nintendo Switch.

Read more: Video Games to Ride Out the End of Winter

Camera deals

The Fujifilm Instax Link Wide, our also great pick for the best instant photo printer.
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Fujifilm Instax Link Wide Instant Photo Printer — Best for
Walmart deal price: $100; street price: $125

What we like: Produces the same bold and beautiful look that the our top pick, the Mini Link, does but on film about twice the width. Though the printer itself is a tad larger, it’s still small enough to tote around.

Other things to know: The best instant photo printer for landscape and group shots. Printer measures 5.6 by 5 by 1.3 inches (WDH) and weighs 14 ounces with film. While it's not as good as deals we've posted in the past, it's a decent drop in price. Only available in white from Best Buy, and comes with free Shutterfly 8x8 book. On sale in gray.

Read more: The Best Instant Photo Printer

Outdoor activity deals

The best lightweight fire pit, the Solo Stove Bonfire, shown with flames coming out of it.
Solo Stove

Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 Fire Pit with Stand — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $196; street price: $290

What we like: Our top lightweight smokeless fire pit pick you can move in and out of storage. Also recommended in multiple Wirecutter gift guides. Simple and easy to load with wood and to light. Half the weight of our other picks. Has a stand, removable base plate, and ash pan.

Other things to know: Plain aesthetic not appealing to everyone. Reduces smoke by 70% to 80%. Radiates less heat than one might expect. Should not be left out in the rain without a cover. Matches the lowest price we've seen for the 2.0 with Stand.

Read more: Why the Solo Stove Bonfire Is Our Favorite Smokeless Fire Pit

Athlon Optics Midas ED Binoculars — Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $193; street price: $270

What we like: Our top binoculars pick. Best performance and the widest field of view of any option we tested—including models that cost thousands more. High-quality, sturdy construction. Stylish design. Also recommended in our travel and gift guide coverage.

Other things to know: 8x42 format. The included press-in caps for larger lenses tend to fall out. Multiple Wirecutter staffers have been pleased with these binoculars’ durability and optics, even after years of use. Limited lifetime manufacturer warranty.

Read more: The Best Binoculars for Birds, Nature, and the Outdoors

Grand Trunk Ultralight Portable Hammock — Budget Pick
Walmart deal price: $24; street price: $30 (deal on blue and green)

What we like: Our budget pick from our best portable hammock guide. This durable, ultralight option makes a great starter hammock at an affordable price. Weighs 12 ounces and measures 9.5 feet long by 4.5 feet wide. Made of polyester material, which repels water better than the traditional nylon.

Other things to know: Will hold up to 200 pounds. Not a huge drop, but the street price has risen since we last posted. Deal available in blue and green.

Read more: The Best Portable Hammock

Fiskars 28" Power-Lever Bypass Lopper — Also Great
Walmart deal price: $20; street price: $23

What we like: A larger variant of the lopper pick in our guide to lawn and garden gear to get your yard cleaned up. Cleanly cuts branches too big for pruners. Requires just one simple snip, so it's far faster than a saw. Great for dealing with low-hanging limbs.

Other things to know: Might not be necessary if you already have a pruners and saw. This 28-inch version is good for bigger and harder-to-reach branches.

Read more: Lawn and Garden Gear to Get Your Yard Cleaned Up

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