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Oct 06, 2023

The Best Deals From Walmart’s Competing Prime Day Event

These events are ending and so are the deals. If you're still interested in saving money, check out the Wirecutter Deals page to see the best prices on our favorite Wirecutter picks.

Walmart’s Rollbacks and More sale is the retail behemoth’s answer to Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale—which is intended to kick off the ever-lengthening holiday shopping season nearly three weeks before Halloween. We’re seeing some solid discounts on Wirecutter picks at Walmart’s sale. Here are the best.

Aeropress Coffee and Espresso Maker with Tote BagDeal price: $30; street price: $40

What we like: Lightweight, compact, intuitive. Produces coffee that’s full-bodied and flavorful. Easy to clean and dishwasher safe.

Other things to know: Comes with zippered nylon tote bag and 350 filters. Takes bit more time and effort to make coffee.

Read our review of why we love the aeropress coffee maker.

Shark Genius Pocket Mop System (S6002)Deal price: $69; street price: $120

What we like: Relatively lightweight. Maneuvers well. Ideal for bigger areas because mop head covers are easy to wash and replace.

Other thing to know: Can flip over a cloth mop cover and use the other side without having to stop the mop. Able to change covers without touching them. Matches the lowest price we've seen.

Read our review of the best steam mop.

Stasher Reusable Silicone Bag Multi-Pack (4-Pack, Small, Clear)Deal price: $37; street price: $55

What we like: Durable, versatile, and dishwasher-safe. Store flat to maximize storage space. Benefit the environment by limiting consumption of single-use plastics.

Other things to know: Available in clear. We've noticed a bit of a gradual rise in street price recently.

Read our review of the best reusable produce bags, beeswax wraps, and other ways to reduce plastic waste.

Nintendo Switch Sports (Physical)Deal price: $40; street price: $50

What we like: Better quality tracking than Wii Sports. Fun party game. Can be good exercise. Includes leg strap that unlocks additional motion controls for the soccer mode. Variety of modes including chambara swordplay, volleyball, and bowling.

Other things to know: Golf and additional Wii Sports titles will be added as a free DLC later this year. Some game modes are hit or miss. Motion controls can be finicky. Need a decent amount of open space to play.

Read why we love Nintendo Switch Sports.

Apple Watch Series 8 Smartwatch (45 mm, GPS)Deal price: $380; street price: $430

What we like: Same great features as Series 7, including big, bright, always-on display. New features include crash detection, faster processor, watchOS 9, and a new temperature sensor.

Other things to know: Still in testing but likely to be our new top pick. Best if upgrading from older watch (Series 4 and earlier) or first time Apple Watch user. Not worth upgrading if you have a Series 7.

Read our review and learn why the Apple Watch is the best smartwatch for iPhone owners.

Apple Watch Series 7 Smartwatch (45 mm, GPS)Deal price: $310; street price: $360

What we like: Bright, large screen. Always-on display. More crack-resistant glass. Faster charging. Health tracking features like ECG and blood oxygen.

Other things to know: 45 mm watch face available in black, forest green, and gunmetal blue. Series 8 is still in testing but will likely replace Series 7 as top pick.

Read our review and learn why the Apple Watch is the best smartwatch for iPhone owners.

Belkin Boost Charge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafeDeal price: $76; street price: $95

What we like: Provides full 15W MagSafe charging. No way to misalign phone due to magnetic lock. Can charge iPhone and Airpods at the same time.

Other things to know: Works with the iPhone 12 and 13 series. Bright white light on the base that indicates when in use.

Read our review of the best apple wireless charging stations.

SanDisk MicroSDXC card for Nintendo Switch (512 GB, Animal Crossing Leaf)Deal price: $68; street price: $90

What we like: One of the fastest moderately priced microSDXC cards we tested. Good for added storage for phones, tablets, game consoles, and more. Quick enough for 1080p, 4K, and up to 5K action cameras and drones.

Other things to know: Not on GoPro’s list of officially recommended microSD cards.

Read our review of the best microSD cards.

Scosche MagicMount Dash Car MountDeal price: $10; street price: $13

What we like: Attaches with small adhesive pad into small nooks and crannies more easily than a suction cup. Can tilt 90 degrees back or to the sides, ideal for sloping or vertical surfaces. Secure magnetic hold on phones. Smaller than other picks.

Other things to know: Difficult to remove adhesive pad once installed. Needs a new pad to mount in a new position. Requires magnet in phone case to attach. Doesn't work well on textured surfaces.

Read our review of the best car phone mount.

Meguiar’s Water Magnet Drying TowelDeal price: $4; street price: $7

What we like: Prevents water marks on car paint. Waffle-weave microfiber towels have small indents that allow dirt particles to work into the nap instead of pressing against the car’s finish.

Other things to know: Only a small discount. Also available from Walmart with store pickup.

Read our review of the best Car Wash, Wax, and Detailing Supplies.

Roku Streaming Stick 4K (2021)Deal price: $27; street price: $40

What we like: Media streaming device that supports almost every major service. Clean, simple interface.

Other things to know: Interface is simple but feels dated. Doesn't integrate recently watched and preferred content into one menu like our top pick does.

Read our review of the best media streaming devices.

Roku Express 4K+ Media StreamerDeal price: $25; street price: $35

What we like: The Roku platform supports almost every major streaming service and has a clean, simple interface. Plugs directly into your TV’s HDMI input. Includes a remote that doesn’t require line of sight.

Other things to know: Search and discovery features are limited. Has lower-quality Wi-Fi. Supports HDR10+ (only Amazon and Paramount+ currently supports HDR10+).

Read our review of the best media streaming devices.

KitchenAid Metal Food Grinder AttachmentDeal price: $75; street price: $95

What we like: Great if you want to grind meat and already have a KitchenAid mixer. Three different grinding plates allow you to customize the coarseness of the grind. Chill the whole attachment in the freezer to keep whatever you’re grinding as cold as possible.

Other things to know: Attachment for compatible KitchenAid stand mixers. Comes with three different grinding plates. Leaves about an ounce of meat scraps that don’t get pushed through the die.

Read our review of the best KitchenAid attachments.

Jackery Explorer 300 Portable Power StationDeal price: $210; street price: $300

What we like: Perfect for smaller tasks, like inflating an air mattress, running a fan, or charging devices. Just as well-built and versatile as its more-powerful siblings, but significantly cheaper and lighter. Makes for an excellent, space-conscious power source.

Other things to know: Has two AC outlets, two USB-A ports, and a USB-C port. Explorer 1000 is also on sale. Matches previous deals we've seen.

Read our review of the best portable power station.

Tineco iFloor3 Mop-Vacuum ComboDeal price: $210; street price: $300

What we like: This cordless model makes mopping and vacuuming super convenient. Does a great job of sucking up the majority of solids and stains from bare floors.

Other things to know: Doesn’t clean quite as well and probably won’t last nearly as long as a plug-in model. Can’t dry-vacuum, nor can it really suck up wet messes from rugs.

Read our review of the best mop-vacuum combo.

Beats Fit Pro Wireless Bluetooth EarbudsDeal price: $160; street price: $200

What we like: Fit securely. Sound great. Easy pairing and connection to swapping iCloud-connected Apple devices. A variety of convenient features.

Other things to know: People sensitive to pressure in the ear may not like the fit.

Read our review of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds.

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700Deal price: $270; street price: $350

What we like: Adjustable noise-cancelling mitigates eardrum suck. Lightweight and comfortable enough to wear for hours. Easy-to-use physical buttons. ANC can be used in both wireless and wired mode. Folds flat for storage.

Other things to know: Sound quality is decent. Confusing app. Around 20-hour battery life.

Read our review of the best noise-cancelling headphones.

Braun Series 7 7027cs Electric RazorDeal price: $90; street price: $150

What we like: All Braun Series 7 models give consistently close, comfortable shaves. The 7027cs provide the same high-quality shave as our pick but comes with different accessories.

Other things to know: The Series 7 has been our pick since 2015. You’ll need to replace the foil on your shaver more or less annually, depending on use.

Read our review of the best electric razor.

Zinus Memory Foam 12 Inch Green Tea Mattress (Queen)Deal price: $280; street price: $320

What we like: Offers a middle ground between soft and sinky. Can work well for side-sleepers. Good motion isolation and enough resilience to allow comfortable position shifting.

Other things to know: Testers had polarizing opinions on whether its too firm or not. No edge support. Overall price has increased recently.

Read our review of the best memory foam mattresses you can buy online.

LG C2 Series OLED TV (42-Inch)Deal price: $997; street price: $1325

What we like: Top-tier OLED picture quality at a more reasonable price. Native support for Dolby Atmos audio. A full suite of HDMI 2.1 inputs and advanced gaming functions.

Other things to know: Doesn’t match the high brightness and color volume of our top pick. New low for this size.

Read our review of the best OLED tv.

Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Garment Steamer (GS38R)Deal price: $49; street price: $60

What we like: Wrinkle-busting steamer that can potentially replace an iron. Melts wrinkles without spitting water on clothes. Comfortable to hold. Includes aluminum steamer plate and dual steam settings.

Other things to know: Variant of our upcoming top pick that includes a spacer instead of a mesh bonnet for delicates.

Read our review of the best clothing steamers.

Coway Airmega 200M Air Purifier (Black)Deal price: $128; street price: $200

What we like: Nearly identical to our top pick in noise level, CADR, controls, and overall performance. Display-shutoff feature lets you dim its lights.

Other things to know: Has a square grille rather than the round one on the Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty. Available only in black.

Read our review of the best air purifier.

Google Nest Hub Smart Display (2nd Gen)Deal price: $55; street price: $80

What we like: Offers the same abilities as larger Google Assistant–enabled smart displays. Privacy-friendly, as it lacks a built-in camera. Includes sensors to track sleep.

Other things to know: Screen is 7 inches in size, a little larger than that of the Echo Show 5. The $55 price matches the low we’ve seen for a single Nest smart display.

Read our review of the best smart display for Google Assistant.

Coleman 70-Quart Xtreme Cooler (Black)Deal price: $40; street price: $70

What we like: Great insulation. Build level is of a high quality. Discounted black color disguises dirt.

Other things to know: Variant of our top hard cooler pick. Matches the best price we’ve seen this year.

Read our review of the best coolers.

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-511-51A3) 14″ Ultrabook (8 GB RAM, 512 SSD)Deal price: $400; street price: $580

What we like: Lightweight with solid performance. 10.5-hour battery life. No deal-breaking flaws.

Other things to know: Keyboard is a little cramped. Doesn’t come with a USB-C charger. Feels a little cheaper in build than the Lenovo Yoga 7i.

Read our review of the best Windows Ultrabook.

Lego Harry Potter Advent 2022 CalendarDeal price: $36; street price: $45

What we like: Fun for kids and adults. A good alternative to sweets. Makes a festive holiday display when finished.

Other things to know: Save build instructions (on back of the doors) and store them in a zip-top bag with the Lego for easier rebuilding.

Read our review of the best advent calendars.

Lego Guardians of the Galaxy Advent CalendarDeal price: $36; street price: $45

What we like: Fun for kids and adults. A good alternative to sweets. Makes a festive holiday display when finished.

Other things to know: Save the build instructions (on the back of the doors) and store them in a zip-top bag with the Lego pieces for easier rebuilding. Price reflects in cart.

Read our review of the best advent calendars.

Lego Star Wars Advent CalendarDeal price: $36; street price: $45

What we like: Fun for kids and an alternative to sweets. Makes a festive holiday display when finished.

Other things to know: Pieces and characters are different from those in our official pick. Cut off the build instructions and store them in a zip-top bag with the Lego pieces for easier rebuilding. Price reflects in cart.

Read our review of the best advent calendars.

Lego Orchid 10311Deal price: $42; street price: $50

What we like: Part of the Lego Botanical Collection. Colorful, vibrant flowers. Look beautiful enough you’ll be tempted to water.

Other things to know: Gorgeous results but a repetitive build. Unlikely to improve air quality in room.

Read our review of our favorite lego sets for adults.

Lego Succulents 10309Deal price: $42; street price: $50

What we like: Can be built as one central bunch or separated into small boxes. Satisfying to make. Actually feels like plant breathing life into a room.

Other things to know: Doesn't often see discounts, so this $8 drop matches the best price we've seen.

Read our review of our favorite lego sets for adults.

Lego Star Wars Imperial Probe Droid 75306Deal price: $45; street price: $60

What we like: The Imperial Droid Lego set AFOLs and Star Wars fans are looking for. 683 pieces.

Other things to know: Recommended for ages 18+. New low.

Read our review of our favorite lego sets for adults.

Worx WG521 Turbine 800 Leaf BlowerDeal price: $60; street price: $90

What we like: Most powerful leaf blower we’ve ever tested. Corded blower controlled with a three-speed thumb dial that’s easy to reach and turn.

Other things to know: Not as ergonomic as our top pick. More difficult and tiring to handle.

Read our review of the best leaf blower.

Apple Watch Series 8 Smartwatch (41 mm, GPS, small/medium band)Deal price: $350; street price: $400

What we like: Same great features as Series 7, including big, bright, always-on display. New features include crash detection, faster processor, watchOS 9, and a new temperature sensor.

Other things to know: 41 mm screen with small/medium band. Still in testing but likely to be our new top pick. Best if upgrading from older watch (Series 4 and earlier) or first time Apple Watch user. Not worth upgrading if you have a Series 7. Multiple colors available.

Read our review of the best smartwatch for iPhone owners.

We are already seeing signs of holiday sales creep, which means that shopping season now starts before Halloween.

Here's what we look for when we vet retailers and how you can check them for yourself.

Here’s what the Wirecutter Deals team is looking for when they hunt for the best prices on Wirecutter picks every day of the week.

Wirecutter Staff

Aeropress Coffee and Espresso Maker with Tote BagWhat we like:Other things to know:Shark Genius Pocket Mop System (S6002)Deal price: $69; street price: $120What we like:Other thing to know:Stasher Reusable Silicone Bag Multi-Pack (4-Pack, Small, Clear)Deal price: $37; street price: $55What we like:Other things to know:Nintendo Switch Sports (Physical)Deal price: $40; street price: $50What we like:Other things to know:Apple Watch Series 8 Smartwatch (45 mm, GPS)Deal price: $380; street price: $430What we like:Other things to know:Apple Watch Series 7 Smartwatch (45 mm, GPS)Deal price: $310; street price: $360What we like:Other things to know:Belkin Boost Charge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafeDeal price: $76; street price: $95What we like:Other things to know:SanDisk MicroSDXC card for Nintendo Switch (512 GB, Animal Crossing Leaf)Deal price: $68; street price: $90What we like:Other things to know:Scosche MagicMount Dash Car MountDeal price: $10; street price: $13What we like:Other things to know:Meguiar’s Water Magnet Drying TowelDeal price: $4; street price: $7What we like:Other things to know:Roku Streaming Stick 4K (2021)Deal price: $27; street price: $40What we like:Other things to know:Roku Express 4K+ Media StreamerDeal price: $25; street price: $35What we like:Other things to know:KitchenAid Metal Food Grinder AttachmentDeal price: $75; street price: $95What we like:Other things to know:Jackery Explorer 300 Portable Power StationDeal price: $210; street price: $300What we like:Other things to know:Tineco iFloor3 Mop-Vacuum ComboDeal price: $210; street price: $300What we like:Other things to know:Beats Fit Pro Wireless Bluetooth EarbudsDeal price: $160; street price: $200What we like:Other things to know:Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700Deal price: $270; street price: $350What we like:Other things to know:Braun Series 7 7027cs Electric RazorDeal price: $90; street price: $150What we like:Other things to know:Zinus Memory Foam 12 Inch Green Tea Mattress (Queen)Deal price: $280; street price: $320What we like:Other things to know:LG C2 Series OLED TV (42-Inch)Deal price: $997; street price: $1325What we like:Other things to know:Conair Turbo ExtremeSteam Garment Steamer (GS38R)Deal price: $49; street price: $60What we like:Other things to know:Coway Airmega 200M Air Purifier (Black)Deal price: $128; street price: $200What we like:Other things to know:Google Nest Hub Smart Display (2nd Gen)Deal price: $55; street price: $80What we like:Other things to know:Coleman 70-Quart Xtreme Cooler (Black)Deal price: $40; street price: $70What we like:Other things to know:Acer Swift 3 (SF314-511-51A3) 14″ Ultrabook (8 GB RAM, 512 SSD)Deal price: $400; street price: $580What we like:Other things to know:Lego Harry Potter Advent 2022 CalendarDeal price: $36; street price: $45What we like:Other things to know:Lego Guardians of the Galaxy Advent CalendarDeal price: $36; street price: $45What we like:Other things to know:Lego Star Wars Advent CalendarDeal price: $36; street price: $45What we like:Other things to know:Lego Orchid 10311Deal price: $42; street price: $50What we like:Other things to know:Lego Succulents 10309Deal price: $42; street price: $50What we like:Other things to know:Lego Star Wars Imperial Probe Droid 75306Deal price: $45; street price: $60What we like:Other things to know:Worx WG521 Turbine 800 Leaf BlowerDeal price: $60; street price: $90What we like:Other things to know:Apple Watch Series 8 Smartwatch (41 mm, GPS, small/medium band)Deal price: $350; street price: $400What we like:Other things to know:
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