Walmart Holiday Deals: Get Google hardware discounts now, more tech deals start October 8

We've got the scoop on everything you need to know about Walmart's competing Prime Day sale, plus amazing discounts to shop right now.

By Christine Persaud

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Get ready to load up on all types of tech goodies at Walmart's Holiday Deals event in October. (Getty)Alexander Farnsworth via Getty Images

Get ready to load up on all types of tech goodies at Walmart's Holiday Deals event in October. (Getty)

Amazon's October Prime Day has some competition this year: Walmart recently announced that its first Holiday Deals event will start on Tuesday, October 8 and run through Sunday, October 13. While that's three times as long as Amazon's two-day event (on October 8 and 9), it also runs concurrent with it. That means early holiday shoppers, and anyone who wants to save some cash going into the busiest time of the year, will have more opportunities to snag some tech at great prices.

Walmart is touting discounts across just about every product category for this event, from smart TVs and vacuums to fall fashion and toys. Even though the holidays may feel like ages away, we wouldn't recommend sleeping on these deals — crossing a few things off your holiday shopping list now can make it easier for you come Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

To make sure you're prepped for the sale event, we're sharing everything we know about Walmart's Holiday Deals, including some solid deals you can shop right now.

Walmart Holiday Deals begins on Tuesday, October 8 at noon EST for those shopping online, and runs through Sunday, October 13 at 11:59 pm EST. Walmart+ members get early access on Tuesday, October 8 starting at 12:01AM ET. For those shopping in stores, the deals will be available IRL on Wednesday, October 9 at 6AM local time. 

Walmart has held its own fall sale event to compete with Amazon's October Prime Day for the last several years. Walmart's Holiday Deals event will give shoppers access to some of the biggest discounts of the year across all kinds of categories including vacuums, big-screen smart TVs, home and kitchen appliances, furniture and tech gear. Unlike Amazon Prime Day, however, Walmart's Holiday Deals event is open to all shoppers, not just those with a paid Walmart+ membership. The main perk for Walmart+ members is early access to the deals.

You can sign up for Walmart+ here, and the company offers a 30-day free trial to start. It could be worthwhile for those keen on snagging sales early, since Walmart+ members will get access to the deals 12 hours before the general public, starting Tuesday, October 8 at midnight ET.

Other perks of Walmart+ include free shipping on every purchase, complimentary grocery delivery, and extra savings on things like gas and prescriptions.

Walmart+ Membership

$98

Now's a good time to sign up for a Walmart+ membership; in addition to the usual perks, you'll get early access to the Holiday Deals event.

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As of October 3, Walmart has published a full preview of the specific deals that will be starting on October 8. Among the items previewed there or announced separately: PS5 and Xbox; Instant Pot pressure cookers; Norelco beard trimmers; Shark vacuums; Oral-B electric toothbrushes; Lenovo laptops; Lego sets; and GoPro action cameras, just to name a few. 

Here's a first look at just some of the promised stellar sales:

Check out the tech deals section if you want to narrow your search.

In addition to the checking out the preview deals linked above, follow along with Engadget to stay on top of the emerging discounts during Walmart's Holiday Deals. Our coverage will take place through all of the Holiday Deals sale, so check back often for updates.

Walmart's Holiday Deals event won't go live until Tuesday — October 8, to be exact. However, you can shop some solid sales now before the event begins on tech like streaming devices, smart home gear, tablet accessories and more.

EcoFlow River 2 Power Station

$150.00$239.00

Be prepared for power outages from inclement weather, or just provide a mobile charging station for your next camping trip. The EcoFlow River 2 offers three USB ports and two standard wall sockets – and it can even charge from an optional solar panel (sold separately).

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Google Chromecast (3rd Generation)

$43.99$49.99

Pop one of these into your backpack and access your favorite streaming content from any display with an HDMI port, including mirroring your laptop to the big screen. Just keep in mind you'll need to control it with your phone or computer — it doesn't include a remote.

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TCL 55S451 55-inch 4K Roku TV

$228.00$349

When it comes to affordable yet premium smart TVs, TCL is at or near the top of the list, and this 55-inch beauty is fully $120 less than its current selling price at Amazon. Equipped with the easy-to-use Roku smart TV interface, it's the perfect new centerpiece for the living room in time to have buds over for the next football game.

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Google Nest Hub (2nd Generation)

8599

Upgrade from a smart speaker to a smart display so you can play cooking videos in the kitchen, see footage from a compatible security camera, control smart home devices, or use it as a digital photo frame displaying a slideshow of photos. It's a steal at $15 off for the new control center for your smart home.

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Roku Ultra LT Streaming Device

$59.99$79.00

This Roku set-top box is nearly $20 off right now, and it lets you stream your favorite content in 4K. It also supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision content, and the Roku smart TV operating system gives you access to every streaming service you'd want, including Netflix, Disney+, Max and more.

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Nest Smart Learning Thermostat – 3rd Generation

145104

Save over $100 on this Nest smart thermostat, which learns your home and away schedule to help you save on energy costs. We also like its high-res digital display, sleek design and the fact that you can adjust your home's temperature from anywhere via its companion app.

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Lego Star Wars TIE Bomber

$51.99$64.99

Gifting for a Star Wars-crazed kid — or adult? True fans will appreciate this little-seen — but very cool — Imperial vehicle, which includes a Darth Vader figure for extra menace.

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These deals have ended since we posted them earlier, but they may return starting October 8. Stay tuned.

Apple Pencil (1st Generation)

$74.12$99.00

A $25 discount on Apple's first-generation Pencil is one of the best deals we've seen on the accessory. It's best for folks with older iPads who want the ability to scribble notes and doodle out ideas using their tablet.

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AirPods Pro 2

$189.99$249

Level up your listening game with the latest version of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 wireless buds for $59 off the Apple Store price. This model remains the industry standard for noise-canceling and transparency (listening to music while still being able to hear the outside world), and it's even getting a software update to double as a full-on hearing aid later this fall.

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