18 Walmart Deals We Like Better Than That Other Sale Happening Right Now
Prime Day is in full swing, but Amazon isn't the only shop with deals. Walmart has a competing sale it calls, in a burst of
Prime Day is in full swing, but Amazon isn't the only shop with deals. Walmart has a competing sale it calls, in a burst of creativity, “Walmart Deals.” Like Prime Day, Walmart's sale features a range of deals on headphones, tablets, kitchen gear, and other tech. The best part is, there are no members-only deals here, so you can shop without worrying you'll be asked to sign up for one. I've rounded up all the best Walmart deals on our favorite WIRED-tested gear. If you can't find anything you like, be sure to browse our roundup of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals. Updated 7 am ET, June 24: We've added the Samsung S90F QD-OLED TV, Apple AirPods Max 2, Apple Watch Series 11, and the EcoFlow River 2 Pro. Best Tech Deals Photograph: Ryan Waniata The best TV for gaming is incredibly accurate, offers near-infinite contrast, and boasts vibrant yet refined colors. Samsung's gaming hub is the best around whether you're playing on a console or cloud gaming, and features an intuitive gaming bar, snappy input response, and a full suite of HDMI 2.1 ports. Affordable at its regular price, the TCL QM6K is a steal with this discount. The 65-inch model employs QLED display tech for bright colors and good contrast, even from a side viewing angle. Gamers will appreciate the 144 Hz refresh rate for low-latency performance, all powered by the intuitive Google TV operating system. The best streaming device for most folks, this Roku stick is small, fast, and plugs right into your TV's HDMI port. It's super simple to use and has a handy remote for voice search support.
Photograph: Ryan Waniata Our favorite portable Bluetooth speaker, JBL’s Flip strikes the perfect balance between mobility and sound quality. The Flip 7 also has some extra goodies like water resistance, an easy-release strap, and a two-hour battery boost (or four with reduced bass). With the same H2 chip that powers the AirPods Pro 2, the PowerBeats Pro 2 impressed our reviewer, who praised the “crazy comfy” fit and dynamic sound. There’s also ANC and transparency modes for both road safety and gym sanity, wireless charging, IP57 durability, full-on bass-forward audio quality, and built-in heart rate monitoring. With the same gorgeous, comfortable, iconic design as its predecessor, Apple’s AirPods Max 2 bring improved noise canceling and Bluetooth connectivity. Apple also upgraded software features, like gesture controls and Adaptive Audio. They’re a bit pricey at the RRP, but this discount is decent for Apple fans. Photograph: Adrienne So The Apple Watch Series 11 is by far the best smartwatch for iPhone owners. The headline improvement is 24-hour battery life, which enables proper sleep tracking. You also get clinically validated watchOS health updates, including FDA-cleared hypertension notifications, Apple’s proprietary Sleep Score, and blood oxygen sensing. The base iPad ticks all the boxes you need in a tablet. This is the latest model, updated in 2025 to an A16 chip and 6 GB of RAM. It's perfect for casual gaming, reading books, watching movies in bed, and sharing with your kids. Amazon has the same sale for Prime members right now, but this is as good a deal as we typically see on iPads. These teeny tiny trackers might be the best way to keep tabs on your keys or luggage if you use an iPhone.
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