Black Friday starts early at Walmart – here's everything you need to know about its October sale

Walmart Deals sale 2025
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Not to be outdone by Amazon's recent announcement, Walmart has released the dates for its first holiday sale, officially kicking off the 2025 Black Friday shopping season. Walmart's Deals sale begins on October 7, a date which coincides with Amazon's October Prime Day sale.

Shop today's best deals at Walmart

While it might seem like October is too early for Black Friday deals, in recent years, retailers have started their sales earlier and earlier, stretching out the holiday shopping event and allowing consumers to get a head start on their Christmas shopping.

Walmart's Deals sale will begin on October 6 at 7 PM ET for Walmart Plus members and on October 7 at 12 AM ET for everyone else. The retailer is offering a preview of its upcoming deals, featuring 50% off select items, including Apple devices, furniture, TVs, vacuums, clothing, toys, and holiday decor.

You'll find more information about Walmart's upcoming Deals sale below, including how to become a Walmart Plus member and a preview of its upcoming sale. I've also listed today's best deals at Walmart, in case you want to shop for bargains right now. Included are record-low prices on MacBooks, OLED TVs, vacuums, appliances, and many other early deals worth considering.

The Walmart Deals sale: early preview

Walmart's press release included detailed deals that we can expect in October, and I've listed those offers below. The retailer will also feature 50% off TVs, Apple devices, vacuums, holiday decor, clothing, and best-selling toys.

When does the Walmart Deals sale start?

Walmart's Deals sale will begin on October 6 at 7 PM ET for Walmart Plus members and on October 7 at 12 AM ET for everyone else. The sale ends on October 12, which means you get seven days of deals at Walmart.

The dates of Walmart's sale coincide with Amazon's October Prime Day event, which will be on October 7 and 8.

Do you need a Walmart Plus member to shop the sale?

To gain early access to Walmart's Deal sale on October 6, you will need to be a Walmart Plus member. If you aren't already a member, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial and enjoy free grocery delivery, free shipping with no order minimum, gas discounts, and early access to sales events.

If you don't want to sign up for a Walmart Plus membership, you can still shop Walmart's sale on October 7 at 12 AM ET.

Today's best deals at Walmart

Roku Premiere 4K Streaming Media Player
Roku Premiere 4K Streaming Media Player: was $29.99 now $19.97 at Walmart

The Roku Premiere 4K features a simple stick design that easily plugs directly into your TV and takes just seconds to set up. From there, you can stream all your favorites from Netflix, Apple TV Plus, Prime Video, and many others. The remote also controls your TV, so you can’t get much easier than this, while there are also voice search controls to make things quicker for you.

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Ninja Blast Portable Blender
Ninja Blast Portable Blender: was $59.99 now $39.88 at Walmart

Get the best compact, single-serve blender for under $50 at Walmart right now. This is an ideal solution for your daily smoothie or protein shake. With its built-in handle and sippy cup lid, you'll be ready to make your favorite creation just before leaving the house.

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Shark Vacmop Cordless Hard Floor System
Shark Vacmop Cordless Hard Floor System: was $99.99 now $56.84 at Walmart

Walmart's cheapest Shark vacuum is actually a mop. The top-rated Shark Vacmop is on sale for only $56.84. The mop cleans hard floors with powerful suction, combined with spray mopping, for an all-in-one clean on one pad.

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Bissell PowerForce Helix Upright Vacuum
Bissell PowerForce Helix Upright Vacuum: was $79 now $59 at Walmart

A Bissell vacuum for just $59? Yes, please! Bissell's PowerForce Helix upright vacuum features powerful suction in a lightweight design and includes scatter-free technology, so there's less scatter on your floors when cleaning up messes.

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Ninja  AF100 4QT Air Fryer
Ninja AF100 4QT Air Fryer: was $89 now $79 at Walmart

It's only $10 off, but let's not forget that this was already one of the best budget-friendly air fryers out there, which we also awarded four stars in our review. The 4-quart ceramic-coated basket is perfect for cooking and crisping up food with a capacity of around 2 lb. of French fries. It's easy to use too, with three preset functions and dishwasher-safe parts for an effortless cleanup.

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Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner
Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner: was $123.59 now $87.94 at Walmart

Bissell carpet cleaners are a Walmart bestseller, and the retailer has the top-rated Little Green model on sale for $87.94—the lowest price available. Perfect for pet owners and parents, the portable carpet cleaner can magically erase spills and stains on carpets, couches, auto interiors, and more.

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Apple AirPods 4
Apple AirPods 4: $119 at Walmart

If you want to get your hands on Apple's all-new AirPods 4, you can find them on sale for $119. The AirPods 4 feature a new design for all-day comfort and feature Apple's H2 chip, which supports personalized spatial audio and voice isolation. You also get a redesigned case with 30 hours of battery life and support for USB-C for wireless charging.

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Apple iPad 10.9 (2022)
Apple iPad 10.9 (2022): was $349 now $269 at Walmart

Walmart has Apple's best-selling 10.9-inch iPad on sale for only $269. In our iPad 10.9 (2022) review, we said Apple's latest base-level tablet is a big upgrade over the previous generation model, offering a larger Liquid Retina display, a new A14 Bionic chip, improved cameras, USB-C support, and a sleek design.

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Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS)
Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS): was $249 now $189 at Walmart

The Apple Watch SE tracks activity, sleep, and calories burned and will notify you when a high or low heart rate is detected. The water-resistant smartwatch also helps you stay connected by allowing you to receive notifications, take calls, and reply to texts directly from your wrist. Today's offer from Walmart brings the price down to just $189, making it the lowest price available.

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HP 14 inch x360 FHD Touch Chromebook
HP 14 inch x360 FHD Touch Chromebook: was $429.99 now $248 at Walmart

Processor: Intel Processor N100
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB

This deal from Walmart on the HP Touch Chromebook is ideal for students seeking a versatile machine that can handle the basics. As a Chromebook, it doesn't require much power under the hood to run, so the combination of 4GB of RAM and an Intel chipset is ideal for tasks such as checking emails or web browsing.

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Dell Inspiron 14
Dell Inspiron 14: was $549.99 now $339 at Walmart

If you're looking for a relatively small laptop on a budget, the Dell Inspiron 14 is a great choice. While it's a little pricier than some options, the combination of an Intel Core i5 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD makes this one great for even relatively demanding applications. At 14 inches, it's also much more portable than some 16-inch and bigger options.

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Asus Vivobook 16
Asus Vivobook 16: was $649.99 now $539 at Walmart

Display - 16 inches
Processor - Intel Core i7
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

If display size is important to you, then let me point you towards with Asus Vivobook 16 at Walmart, which sports a 16-inch screen and an older (but still high-end) Intel i7 processor. You also get a generous 16GB of RAM and a good-sized 512GB SSD for storage, making it a powerful device that will handle anything you throw at it, though you do sacrifice portability with the larger chassis. That's likely worth it, though, if you need the extra screen real estate and high-performance components for more advanced workloads and creative tasks.

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Apple MacBook Air M1
Apple MacBook Air M1: was $999 now $599 at Walmart

The cheapest MacBook you can buy is exclusively available at Walmart, the Apple MacBook Air M1, for just $599. Not only is this an outstanding price for such a powerful laptop that still holds up great for 2025, but this could be the last chance to pick one up now that it's officially discontinued. Don't miss this incredible deal if you're looking for a great bang for the buck MacBook.

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Vizio 43-inch Class Full HD LED Smart TV
Vizio 43-inch Class Full HD LED Smart TV: was $252 now $148 at Walmart

If you're looking for a cheap, smaller-screen TV to put in an extra bedroom, this Vizio 43-inch display is on sale for just $148. While the TV lacks 4K resolution, you get smart capabilities and support for Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast.

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LG UA75 55-inch 4K Smart TV
LG UA75 55-inch 4K Smart TV: was $368 now $298 at Walmart

Walmart has LG's all-new 55-inch US75 Series 4K smart TV for only $298. The LG TV delivers a premium picture experience with brilliant colors, thanks to the Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 processor and WebOS for seamless streaming. Gamers will also appreciate GeForce NOW & Xbox Cloud Gaming, which enable you to view and adjust all your settings in one convenient location.

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LG 55-Inch C5 OLED TV
LG 55-Inch C5 OLED TV: was $2,699.99 now $1,298 at Walmart

The all-new LG C5 was released in March of this year, and it's now available at a record-low price at Walmart. You're getting the best picture possible thanks to LG's Alpha 9 AI processor Gen8, impressive gaming features, and a comprehensive smart platform with all-new AI features.

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Onn 65-inch 4K UHD Roku Smart TV
Onn 65-inch 4K UHD Roku Smart TV: was $348 now $298 at Walmart

Walmart's best big-screen budget TV deal is this 65-inch display from Onn, which is on sale for only $298. It offers 4K UHD resolution on a frameless bezel for an edge-to-edge viewing experience. The Onn. display also comes with the Roku experience for easy streaming and a compatible app that allows you to use your voice to launch shows, browse movies, and adjust the volume.

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Vizio 65-inch 4K UHD HDR Smart TV
Vizio 65-inch 4K UHD HDR Smart TV: was $428 now $348 at Walmart

This specific model is a best-seller here at TechRadar, and Walmart has the 65-inch model on sale for only $438. For that price, you get 4K UHD resolution, Dolby Vision HDR, and HDR10, along with smart capabilities courtesy of a voice-enabled remote, making this an outstanding value.

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LG  65-inch C4 OLED 4K TV
LG 65-inch C4 OLED 4K TV: was $2,699.99 now $1,396.99 at Walmart

LG's C4 OLED TV is the predecessor to the LG C5, and the 65-inch model is $1,300 off at Walmart. Ranked number one in our best TV guide, the LG C4 features exceptional brightness, LG's latest Alpha 9 AI chip for improved performance, and impressive gaming features, including four HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K 120Hz, VRR, and ALLM support, as well as 144Hz certification from Nvidia.

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Mackenzie Frazier

Mackenzie Frazier is the lead deals editor in the US for TechRadar at Future plc. She has been sharing deal advice for Future for the past eight years and loves finding products that consumers want at the best possible prices. She's had 11 years of experience working in e-commerce and loves being a mom to her two little boys.

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