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Walmart released its 2021 Black Friday ad with its deals starting later today, Monday, Nov. 22. But do you need to wait that long? The answer is no! There are plenty of great discounts available right now for you to start your Black Friday shopping. We’ve already seen a bunch of awesome deals come and go, like the all-time-low of $89 for AirPods — the AirPods Pro will have their turn starting Nov. 22 — and $228 4K TVs. So some of these ongoing deals may roll over into this week’s big event, but it’s also fair to assume that quite a few will expire once the new deals go live. We recommend jumping on them while they’re definitely available. And something to look forward to: Hot consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X won’t be on sale, but Walmart will have some in stock starting today.
Our editors sifted through all the Black Friday deals and discounts available at Walmart and narrowed them down to the best of the best. You can take advantage of the best deals happening right now, or check out the full Walmart Black Friday ad below, along with a selection of our top picks coming on Nov. 22.
More details about when you’ll be able to get the deals, the advantages (or not) of subscribing to Walmart Plus for your holiday shopping and what we know about the PS5 and Xbox Series X drops follow our recommendations.
Walmart Black Friday deals starting Nov. 22
Here are the best deals you can expect from Walmart’s full Black Friday sale this week. But remember, these deals won’t actually be available until the sale begins on Monday, Nov. 22. Keep reading for more of Walmart’s current deals below.
Sony
Sony’s PS5 is one of the hottest consoles on the market. It’s been very difficult for buyers to get their hands on one, so be sure you check out more information at the bottom of this page to see what steps to take to increase your chances of securing one.
Microsoft
Like the PS5, the XSX is another console that keeps flying off the shelves. It’s been hard for buyers to get their hands on one, so be sure you check out more information at the bottom of this page to see what steps you can take to increase your chances of securing one.
Read our Microsoft Xbox Series X|S review.
Beats
Featuring the Apple H1 headphone chip, these Beats offer active noise canceling and last up to 22 hours between charges. They are also the first Beats to have an auto on/off feature connected to folding and unfolding the headphones, which makes using and storing them quick and painless, with no unforeseen drain on your battery.
Read our Beats Solo Pro review.
Fitbit
The Fitbit Charge 4 is a swim proof tracker with built-in GPS, heart rate monitor and sleep tracking. It also connects with the Spotify app and will notify you of calls and texts. The battery can last up to seven days, though certain features, like using the GPS can limit that.
Read our Fitbit Charge 4 review.
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Google’s 2nd-gen Nest Hub smart display offers a 7-inch display that you can watch videos on, read recipes, host video chats and so much more. You can ask Google Assistant to help with math problems, conversions, to tell you the weather each day, and even to help with controlling your smart home gear. At this price, you may want to just grab two of them since you’re going to want them around the house.
MSI
Featuring and Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of memory, this MSI gaming laptop has a long battery life that is great for those who want to start gaming. It is portable and has a 256GB HD.
Instant Pot
This versatile multi-cooker features 7 different cooking functions: pressure cook, rice cook, slow cook, yogurt, steam, sauté and keep warm. It also allows up to 13 customizable programs for quick, one-touch meals, so that you don’t have to think about it. The fact that the lid is also dishwasher safe makes clean up just as easy.
Gateway
This 15″ laptop is ultra thin and portable. It features Windows 10, which is being replaced by Windows 11, but it includes a free upgrade when available and Microsoft 365 subscription is included for a year.
Vizio
This four-piece home theatre system includes six total speakers, including a wireless subwoofer, a dedicated central speaker, and rear surround speakers for quality surround sound that delivers up to 101 decibels of sound. Its Bluetooth capabilities also allow you to easily stream music from your phone or other compatible devices.
Onn
This Onn Roku TV features a 70-inch 4K UHD (2160p resolution) DLED display and has three HDMI connections. For the size and price, this is a solid deal.
iRobot
The Roomba i1 Plus empties on its own, meaning you hardly have to think about it. Once you set it up, the programming will do the rest, and can even clean while you’re away. The sensors can distinguish between carpet and hardwood, and can even detect the dirtiest part of your home, so it knows where to concentrate its efforts. It will even empty itself, so you hardly have to think about it.
Best Black Friday deals available now
You can find cheaper 55-inch TVs, but for many people, paying for the Samsung brand is important. This model includes a game mode to help reduce lag.
Walmart
The Instax Mini 7 Plus bundle is available in green, light blue, pink and purple, with the bundled items matching the color of the camera you pick. It comes with a few frames and photo holders for a little less than you can buy just the camera for right now.
Walmart
With this bundle, you get the second-gen Lenovo Smart Clock and a colored smart bulb all for just $40. You can use the Smart Clock to control the bulb, display your favorite pictures and much more with ease.
Canon
This well-rated Canon Inkjet printer has the ability to print, scan and copy in color or black and white. It can hold up to 60 sheets of paper at once and supports Canon’s XL ink cartridges, so you don’t need to replace the ink as often.
Walmart
This GoPro Hero8 bundle comes with the action camera, a dual battery charger, three batteries and a carrying case, all for the same price that other retailers are selling just the camera for.
Samsung
You can pick up the larger, 60-inch version of the same Samsung smart TV as the model above for even bigger savings.
Samsung
The Galaxy Buds Plus aren’t the latest, greatest Samsung earbuds, but they’re still pretty great — especially when you’re getting them for 47% off. Read our Galaxy Buds Plus review.
Samsung
TCL and Vizio make some of our favorite TVs these days, but some of you just really want that Samsung brand on the nameplate. This model delivers the goods for under $600.
Walmart
This cordless vacuum has all the standard capabilities you’d look for in a powerful machine while having the flexibility to transform into a portable machine for on the go. Now, you can finally get those pesky spots in your car clean without much fuss.
Amazon
It’s a robot vacuum that can suck up any debris in its path, which is a good thing because no one wants a vacuum that leaves crumbs behind. This vacuum can fit right in the tightest spots of your home, and clean both hardwood floors and carpet while you kick back and relax.
Skullcandy
True wireless headphones are all the rage these days, but some of them can be pretty expensive. Skullcandy offers a bunch of budget options that are well-reviewed, including this newer set of Jib True XT2 headphones that offer 9 hours of battery life in the buds and an extra 17 hours using the charging case.
Walmart
If you’re in the market for a new hard drive and you want one with a lot of storage, look no further than this hard drive from Toshiba. It features a 1TB storage capacity and stores all of your most important data in one location. You just need to plug it in and you’re good to go.
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HP
Featuring an SD card reader, HDMI port and both USB-A and USB-C inputs, this HP laptop is a little bulkier than some more streamlined models, but offers a lot more versatility. It’s got a Core i3 CPU, so it’s for basic chores only — don’t look for gaming or video editing here.
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This is the lowest price we’ve seen on these second-generation AirPods to date. Even though the third generation was just unveiled last month, the previous generation is still a great buy at this price if you’re an iPhone owner who likes open earbuds.
Read Lisa Eadicicco’s full AirPods comparison here.
Samsung
At $90 less than Amazon’s current cost, this is the lowest price we’ve seen on this Samsung tablet to date. Its 10.4-inch widescreen display and surround-sound speakers make this tablet ideal for watching movies and TV on the go. And unlike Amazon Fire models, it has access to the full range of Android apps.
HP
This HP offers a 17-inch Full HD IPS anti-glare display and comes with Windows 11 Home. The 512GB SSD gives you plenty of room for file storage, and 8GB RAM will let you multitask smoothly and quickly.
When does the Walmart Black Friday sale start?
Walmart has already had two Black Friday deal events, but the “main” Black Friday sale at Walmart kicks off on Monday, Nov. 22. The deals are scheduled to start at 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET) for the general public, but Walmart Plus members will be able to access them a few hours ahead of that time. On Black Friday, Walmart will open its stores at 5 a.m. local time, in case you feel the need to shop in person. It’s worth noting that Walmart stores will not be open on Thanksgiving Day this year, a departure from the company’s previous Black Fridays.
You can already check out the full Walmart Black Friday ad at the company’s site, so be sure to look at all of the deals ahead of time so you can refine your shopping list and not miss out on anything.
What is Walmart Plus?
Walmart Plus is the company’s delivery subscription service intended to rival Amazon Prime and others. The service launched in September 2020, and since then Walmart has added a few benefits to improve its value for new and existing customers. With Walmart Plus, you get free shipping on all orders, with no minimum order requirement. You can also get free same-day delivery on thousands of items, as well as all grocery orders of $35 or more.
Other benefits of Walmart Plus include discounted prescriptions, special prices on fuel (for Walmart locations with gas stations) and a contact-free checkout option using Scan & Go. With Walmart Plus you also get a head start on all of Walmart’s Black Friday deals, giving you access to the discounted prices up to four hours before they become available to the public. That’s a huge benefit this year with potential inventory shortages complicating holiday shopping.
Walmart offers a 15-day free trial of Walmart Plus. Following the trial, you can sign up for a monthly or annual plan, priced at $13 per month or $98 a year. You don’t need Walmart Plus to get the Walmart Black Friday deals, but it does give you early access and that could be the difference between getting the deal or not this year. You need to be a paying subscriber to get the early access.
Will Walmart have the PS5 and Xbox Series X for Black Friday?
Walmart’s Black Friday ad indicates the retailer will have stock of both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X starting at 4 p.m. ET Nov. 22, available only online. It’s unclear whether or not this is a one-time drop on Nov. 22 or whether Walmart will have several drops scattered during the week — and maybe even on Black Friday. Note that if you want to benefit from the Walmart Plus four hour advance notice window — and we can pretty much assume they’ll be sold out before that window closes — you’ll have to pay for the subscription. It’s not available for free trialers.
Be sure to stay tuned to CNET for all the latest news and information about PS5 restocks and Xbox Series X availability.
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