Although Black Friday is still weeks away, Walmart shoppers can get started early on their holiday shopping. From now until Nov. 17, the retailer is hosting its early Black Friday Deals event, where you can shop deals of up to 70% off across categories including tech, beauty and skincare, home and kitchen products and more. For a limited time, you can also get a Walmart Plus membership for 50% off.
As an associate SEO reporter for NBC Select, I’ve been covering sale events at Walmart for over a year. I combed through discounts to find the best early Walmart Black Friday deals actually worth shopping. Each one I recommend below is highly rated and at least 20% off. I’ll continue to update this list throughout the event with new deals as they arrive.
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4.5-star average rating from 6,459 reviews on Walmart
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Apple Airpods are some of our favorite wireless earbuds, and the third generation is one of the best available. They have a lightweight design that makes them easy to carry around in your bag or pockets. Plus, this generation of Airpods has been designed for an improved fit, along with sweat and water-resistance, and a 30-hour battery life via the charging case, according to Apple.
4.5-star average rating from 129 reviews on Walmart
NBC Select commerce editor Lindsay Schneider calls this vegetable chopper a lifesaver in the kitchen, especially for those who may not have the best knife skills. It has seven interchangeable, rust-resistant blades that come with a large non-slip catch tray to avoid messes while cooking, according to the brand. This gadget is also dishwasher safe, and includes a finger guard, a protective glove, a handheld peeler and an egg separator.
4.2-star average rating from 29,700 reviews on Walmart
A great gift for coffee lovers, this single-serve coffee maker has a large, 36-ounce reservoir that allows you to brew multiple cups before needing to refill. Its small and compact design can fit easily on your countertop, and has easy-to-use button controls, according to the brand. You can also brew a second cup immediately after your first without waiting for the water to reheat.
4.6-star average rating from 654 reviews on Walmart
The Apple Airtag won our NBC Select 2024 Travel Award for best iOS Bluetooth tracker because of its easy-to-use interface and precise locating settings. NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz says he uses them for all kinds of travel, from trips abroad to commuting to work. You can use the Apple FindMy app to pinpoint the exact location within 30 feet, or find the location via maps outside of that range.
4.5-star average rating from 5,131 reviews on Walmart
My electric blanket is a wintertime staple for me, and right now you can get one of your own on a major discount. This blanket has soft sherpa on one side and smooth flannel on the other, plus, six heating levels, along with a timer setting that ranges from one to five hours, according to the brand. The blanket is also machine washable and has overheating protection.
4.2-star average rating from 2,274 reviews on Walmart
Shark makes some of the best robot vacuums, and this model is a dual vacuum and mop.It cleans in a precise grid that leaves no missing spots, and uses sonic mopping features to scrub hard floors over 100 times per minute, according to the brand. You can also set a cleaning schedule and no-go zones via voice control using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
4.5-star average rating from 15,200 reviews on Walmart
My Roku is one of the most useful purchases I’ve ever made, and this on-sale set will make your streaming easier than ever. The set includes a remote and a streaming device, which has 4K viewing capabilities and access to streaming apps, along with over 400 free live TV channels, according to the brand. You can also control the device using the Roku app on your phone.
4.3-star average rating from 1,187 reviews on Walmart
This hair care combo pack from Olaplex includes a No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo and a No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner, both of which are designed to repair dry, damaged hair by reinforcing your hair strands against breakage and split ends, according to the brand. Both products are also safe for all hair types and free of sulfates, parabens and phthalates.
4.5-star average rating from 1,975 reviews on Walmart
A good pair of jeans is a wardrobe staple, and this pair from Levi Strauss Signature is made from a durable, engineered flex fabric that’s designed to move with your body as you walk, according to the brand. They have a straight leg, a low rise and a zipper fly, along with five pockets. The jeans are available in regular sizing, along with big and tall options.
4.4-star average rating from 2,883 reviews on Walmart
This slow cooker is perfect for entertaining or cooking big batch meals — it has a large, seven quart pot that can serve over eight people, according to the brand. It has flexible programming settings that let you mix and match the temperature and cooking time controls, along with settings for warming, high heat cooking, and low heat cooking, according to the brand. The slow cooker also has clip-tight seal lid, so you can transport it with minimal mess.
4.6-star average rating from 500 reviews on Walmart
This air purifier is great for large rooms — it cleans up to 770 square feet, and uses an H13 True HEPA filter to remove over 99% of dust, allergens, pollen, smoke and more, according to the brand. The purifier can be easily controlled via the MyMko app, which allows you to access settings like fan speeds and scheduling operating time. It also has a quiet sleep mode and an automatic filter replacement reminder.
4.5-star average rating from 1,274 reviews on Walmart
This is our favorite cordless stick vacuums because of its lightweight design and premium features. It has an LCD screen that displays the runtime and the dustbin capacity, along with a powerful motor that uses Root Cyclone technology to suction any dust into the vacuum’s airflow, according to the brand. It also has a range of attachments, like a crevice tool, a hair screw tool, a Motorbar cleaner head and more.
4.5-star average rating from 59 reviews on Walmart
This electric toothbrush from Waterpik won an NBC Select Wellness Award because of its deep cleaning capabilities. Our testers said they felt their teeth were noticeably cleaner after using the brush twice a day. It comes with a travel case, charger code and docking port that also doubles as a charger, according to the brand. The brush also has three cleaning modes, an indicator for when it’s time to replace the brush head, and a brush timer.
Here are the best Walmart early Black Friday sales to know about. Keep in mind, not every item is discounted as described below.
I’m an associate SEO reporter for NBC Select who has covered deals and sales at Walmart for over a year. To find the best early Walmart Black Friday deals, I searched through discounts to roundup products from previous coverage, NBC Select staff favorites, and highly-rated products from brands that we know and trust.
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