Walmart’s Black Friday deals have arrived, and we’ve found a handful of discounts that rival last year’s Black Friday prices. If any of these products are on your shopping list, now is a good time to buy them, especially if you can pair them with a Walmart coupon. Make sure you check out our live Black Friday deals tracker here.
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The recently released Apple Watch Series 10 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is the Best Apple Watch money can buy. Thanks to this deal, it’s a bit less money than usual. The discount may not seem stellar but this is the lowest price we’ve seen so far and it’s unlikely to drop much further, if at all, during Black Friday. It unfortunately doesn’t have blood oxygen sensing like previous models did, but it does have a bunch of fitness tracking features, and it can help gather data on other health stats like breathing disturbances, workout efficiency, and more.
If you just want an Apple Watch and you’re on a tight budget, this is the best Apple Watch for the money. This little entry-level smartwatch doesn’t have all the latest bells and whistles or cutting-edge health metric tracking, but it can track the things that people care about, including heart rate, steps, sleep, and workouts as well as the requisite things like notifications and alarms. There’s automatic fall detection and support for Family Setup as well. It’s a totally fine device for anybody that wants a wearable without spending a wrist and a leg.
This MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) with M1 is the cheapest MacBook you can buy. Although the M1 came out in 2020, it’s still a speedy and capable chip for simple tasks and basic activities (like web browsing, sending emails, and word processing) along with light video editing. It also has solid battery life and will easily last an entire day. It’s a good option if you’re looking for a reliable MacBook without breaking the bank, and this is the lowest price we’ve ever seen. —Brenda Stolyar
Roku Black Friday deals are nothing new, but this is a good deal for the best Roku device and our favorite streaming stick overall. I recently swapped from Amazon’s streaming ecosystem to a Roku device and I think it’s a much better experience. There are lots of free channels to watch (including all of How It’s Made, an American version of the Great British Baking Show, and tons of good Antiques Roadshow episodes). The interface is user-friendly and customizable, the remote is fast, and the plug-and-play setup couldn’t be simpler.
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This headset earned a rare 10/10 review from our tester, who claimed it was made with some sort of magic. That’s because it has a whopping 300 hours of battery life—and sometimes even more in our testing. That’s about 10 times the average. Of course, the sound quality is great and so is the comfort and fit. But perhaps most enticingly, you’ll hardly ever need to charge it. Learn more and get additional recommendations in our Gaming Headset Buying Guide.
This deal was slightly cheaper earlier in the week, but we still think it’s a solid discount, and most of the seven available colors are on sale for this price or a bit lower right now. This punchy little speaker is the slightly older version of one of our favorites. It’s water- and dust-resistant, and the built-in carabiner makes it easy to clip onto a backpack or stroller. The small size also makes it perfect for kids. The battery lasts for around 10 hours per charge, and the sound quality is surprisingly full despite the speaker’s miniature footprint.
The unfortunately named Sony WH-1000XM5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) remain our very favorite wireless headphones out of the hundreds we’ve tested. At $298 this deal matches the best deal we’ve seen on them, and last year’s Black Friday sales only dropped them to $328. They have excellent sound quality, a whopping 30 hours of battery life, great noise canceling, and a swanky design. The comfortable fit and intuitive onboard controls round out the listening experience.
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This beats last year’s Black Friday discount by $500. The QN900C (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is undeniably expensive, but this is one of the best deals we’ve tracked. It’s gorgeous and has exquisitely detailed, clear video quality, with deep blacks, vivid colors, and some of the smoothest motion processing you’ll see. It can handle up to 8K resolution, too.
This Panasonic 4K Blu-Ray player supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+, which makes it fully optimized for getting the most out of your discs. I like how simple and easy these players are, although they have software that feels like it was coded 20 years ago. Discs look way better than streaming content in most cases, so a solid deal on this player is a must if you’re looking to see your favorite content in the best possible quality. —Parker Hall
Sony’s Bravia 9 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best-performing backlit TV. It blends next-gen brightness with Sony’s proprietary dimming and picture processing to provide stunningly balanced performance across the board. The TV’s brightness pushes toward the psychedelic when called upon but with measured dispersal to keep from blowing your eyeballs out. On the other end, you’ll experience OLED-like black levels and contrast, and 4K detail that pops off the screen. Sony only offers two HDMI 2.1 ports, meaning you’re losing two slots for gaming consoles over competitors, and the TV’s off-axis viewing is good, not great. That’s the price you’ll pay for brilliance that outdoes even the most fiery OLED displays. If you’ve been looking for a good sale on the best LED TV, your search is over. —Ryan Waniata
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This is the Bar 1300X (8/10, WIRED Recommends) deal I’ve been waiting for. If you’ve been after transformative Atmos immersion in a large-and-in-charge soundbar system, your time is now. The 1300X’s standout feature is its removable, battery-powered surrounds that can detach from the main bar as surround speakers when needed, or reattach, charge, and play as part of the larger bar. They’ll even work as standalone Bluetooth speakers. It’s a cool feature, but the 1300X’s Dolby Atmos performance is even cooler. You’ll feel like you’re there when the up-firing speakers get rolling, putting you in a dome of sound. Music also sounds great, and the included subwoofer provides power and poise for everything you play. The app is a little lackluster for sound adjustments, but otherwise, I’ve got nothing but kudos for this uniquely versatile setup. —Ryan Waniata
This is the best gaming headset for most people. The wireless headset is ultra-fast with low latency, but you can also choose to rock it wired with a 3.5-mm connection. Expect high-quality sound, clear mic communications, and a comfortable fit. We already like the affordable pricing, but thanks to Black Friday, this headset is even more attainable.
This compact little camera is one of the best indoor security cameras on the market. You can place it on a shelf or mount it to the wall, and there’s a built-in privacy shutter for added peace of mind. The detailed 1080p footage is stored in the cloud, so long as you shell out $8 per month for the Arlo Secure subscription. Other features include a built-in siren, motion detection alerts, and two-way communication.
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A couple of colors are on sale for this price. The Fitbit Inspire 3 is our favorite budget fitness tracker. If you’re looking for a simple, stylish model that has basic capabilities, this is a good and cheap option. It’ll track steps, sleep, and SpO2 levels, and it’ll let you know when someone is calling. It’s a good time to pick one up if you’ve got some health-related goals looming this January.
The newest Pixel Watch 3 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) comes in two sizes, and I very much recommend you snag the larger 45-mm variant. It doesn’t look that big on small wrists, but you get much better battery life (just a smidge over a full 24 hours). Google’s health and fitness tracking capabilities are excellent, and there’s even a unique Loss of Pulse feature on the way in the US (it’s available in select countries), which could help contact emergency services in the event of cardiac arrest. —Julian Chokkattu
This easy-to-build home arcade cabinet features a 17-inch color LCD screen, a light-up marquee, authentic arcade controls, and runs 14 Namco games, including every version of Pac-Man and a few extras like Galaga and Dig Dug. Whether you grew up in the arcades or not, these games still have a powerful addictive hook, and this Pac-Man arcade machine brought me closer to my teen kids. This is a decent discount that drops it to the lowest price we’ve seen. —Simon Hill
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The AirPods Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are so popular, and this is actually a decent deal unlike some of the paltry savings we’ve seen in the past. They boast great noise cancellation and crisp, balanced sound. There are also some nice features like Find My support (in case you misplace them, which you absolutely will) and Adaptive Transparency mode while will adjust itself to your environment. Check out our AirPods Buying Guide for additional information.
The Segway E2 Plus is a great little budget scooter for scootin’ around the neighborhood or down to the corner store. It can handle small slopes and reaches about 15 miles per hour, and the battery is good for around 10 miles. It also has turn signal lights which are a great feature that you don’t usually find on machines this cheap. You can fold it down and carry it by the handle, but it’s a tad heavy at 41 pounds.
It’s rare that a discount gets us so excited, but this is a staggering price drop on one of our favorite soundbars. This expansive setup is our favorite for Dolby Atmos. It’s got a thumping subwoofer that won’t muddy sound, plus a generally immersive soundstage that’s balanced and tight across the board. The sound will calibrate itself intelligently, so all you have to do after setting it up is sit back, relax, and know your life has vastly improved.
Home Deals
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Beating Black Friday prices by $20, this is a solid deal on the Ninja Creami (6/10, WIRED Review), as seen in our gift guide of the Best Viral TikTok Gadgets. If you’re interested in making sorbet, gelato, and sundaes at home, this little countertop appliance will get the job done. A few recipes are included though you can find oodles more online (or in the company’s $17 cookbook, which we firmly believe should be included for free). The Ninja Creami takes some trial and error, but once you get the hang of it, you can whip up your own creations to have a freezer full of goodness all the time. Just be prepared to relinquish some counter space.
I have tested the sold-out Green Day special edition of this Keurig, which I was sent as part of the promotion of the band’s Punk Bunny coffee line that includes bagged beans as well as K-cups. While I’m not going to replace my Chemex with it, there’s a lot to be said for the convenience. Fill the water reservoir once every few days, load up a cup, and press one button. What separates this device from others in the Keurig line is the ability to make iced-ish coffee, which comes out significantly cooler than the regular brew and will make a passable iced coffee when poured over ice and sweetened. This blue version is on a steep discount and would make a great gift for someone who doesn’t want to fuss over their coffee and wants lots of options in flavor—I mostly use mine to make hot cocoa for my daughter now. —Martin Cizmar
This is a match of the discount we saw last Black Friday. This tilt-head model isn’t the most powerful KitchenAid mixer, but it’ll still make baking holiday cookies a breeze and has plenty enough strength to knead dough, whip your egg whites, and make a perfectly silky buttercream. It’s on sale in a lot of different fun colors.
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The Dyson V12 Detect Slim (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite Dyson vacuum for small spaces. This is one of the best prices we’ve seen for this svelte dust-sucker, which is lightweight, easy to maneuver, and overall user-friendly. There’s a single power button and an array of attachments are included for specific tasks like stairs or crevices. This vacuum also has the neat neon-green laser that shines a spotlight on any dust you might have otherwise missed while cleaning.
I’ve used many items from The Pioneer Woman’s cookware line and I’ve always found the products to be beautiful, durable, and well made. This would make an excellent gift for a young adult just getting settled into their first place. The set includes four each of dinner plates, salad plates, and bowls. Everything is dishwasher- and microwave-safe.
Out of all the portable power stations we’ve tested, this is the most portable. It weighs only 17 pounds and has a handy…handle for toting it around. There are plenty of ports for camping trips including a selection of USB-A, USB-C, and AC outlets, and the optional X-Boost surge mode can power small appliances (though reviewer Simon Hill says he wouldn’t be ideal for something like a hair dryer). It takes just over an hour to charge this portable power station back up. It’s backed by a five year warranty.
Deals on Everything Else
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We recommend this hair dryer as a solid budget pick. We like the affordable price tag, plus its pretty, compact, and lightweight design. It comes with a concentrator nozzle, though you can separately purchase a diffuser attachment for cheap. If you just need a reliable hair dryer, this is a great option, especially for this price.
This is the best curling iron for fine hair. It doesn’t have a ton of bells and whistles, but the clampless design gave our long-haired reviewer nice curls in about 30 seconds per piece. The tool’s lightweight design helps cut back on bicep fatigue, too.
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This is the best curling iron for long hair. It’s suitable for all hair types and has a tourmaline ceramic-coated barrel that’ll help your hair stay silky and frizz-free. The curling iron heats up quickly, and the long barrel means you have plenty of room to work so you won’t have to contort around trying to perfect your styling technique. This model also has dual voltage, so it’ll work on international trips.
This excellent curling iron earned a spot in our buying guide because it gave reviewer Alanna Kilkeary such long-lasting curls. The elongated barrel has a nice clamp that’ll hold your hair in place while styling. It’s got a slightly different design than some hair tools you might be used to since it has a temperature dial and a color-coding system rather than a display of the exact temperature. But it can heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and it should give your curls some great longevity.
This made our list of the best travel strollers as the top budget pick. It’s a little on the short side, but it’s lightweight, TSA-approved, and even comes with a cupholder. It doesn’t have any car seat adapters, but for the price, it’s hard to find a more well-rounded travel stroller with this many features. We like the padded seat and the fact that the belly bar doubles as a handle.
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A firm WIRED favorite and one of the best family board games, Ticket to Ride features steam engine styling and rules that are easy to grasp. All you must do is claim railway routes across the US and Canada using your colorful plastic rail cars. Spend cards to claim routes, rack up bonus points for connecting specific destinations, and the person with the highest score at the end wins. All aboard, choo, choo! —Simon Hill
This series is Booktok-approved, and not to be that person but I first read it way back in 2017 before TikTok was even a thing in the United States. I think it’s a little bit overhyped, but this is still an excellent way to get into the world of romantasy. It’s easy enough to read that you won’t get overwhelmed, but not so easy that you’ll get bored, and the magical world is full of fun, intriguing characters. A book like this is perfect to curl up with during colder winter months, and this price is a great way to figure out whether or not you want to commit to the entire series (which is currently five books long). It’s one of my favorite affordable gifts, especially for this price.
This offer is available for new, expired, monthly, and trial Walmart+ members. Walmart+ usually costs $98 per year, but right now it’s down to $49 for the first year. It automatically renews, so set a reminder to cancel if you don’t want to pay full price. But Walmart+ members get early access to Black Friday deals and other special sales, free grocery delivery, free shipping online with no order minimum, and more. You can learn more here.
