Before we know it, October Prime Day will be here. After all, it’s now only two weeks away. Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale, taking place Oct. 7-8, is a great time to snap up discounts on tech for your home and office, and you can expect sales on a variety of tech products, including laptops, TVs, headphones, smartphones, and more.
However, even before the sale event takes place, we’ve spotted some noteworthy deals on tech and accessories over at Walmart, which typically hosts a competing sale around the same time.
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The ZDNET team keeps a close eye on tech deals at retailers including Amazon, Walmart<!–>, and Best Buy–>. Based on our extensive experience in consumer tech, we like to highlight worthwhile deals on devices that we have personally tested or purchased.
Here are the best early October Prime Day Walmart deals I’ve found so far. Check back for more deals as new sales appear.
Best early Prime Day Walmart deals
- Current price: $199 (17% off)
- Original price: $239
Apple’s latest flagship earbuds are the AirPods Pro 3, which means we are likely to see more deals appear for its legacy range as retailers look to shift stock. Still, this doesn’t mean you should discount the Apple AirPods Pro 2, as they provide excellent sound quality, comfortable ear tips, and strong noise cancellation technologies.
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- Current price: $369 (18% off)
- Original price: $449
If you’re in the market for a budget-friendly laptop at Walmart, you’re in luck. The Acer Aspire Go is a 15-inch FHD laptop set with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage. While its memory is quite low, this laptop will still work well as a day-to-day workhorse.
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- Current price: $2,498 (17% off)
- Original price: $2,999
If you want to turn your TV into an aesthetic component of your living room, Samsung’s The Frame might be right for you. Now available with a 40% discount, this massive 75-inch TV has an anti-reflection screen and can be used to display art, photos, or any other picture media that you like. For the best experience, consider pairing The Frame with a quality soundbar.
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- Current price: $250 (29% off)
- Original price: $350
For a cheap(er) pair of quality headphones ahead of Amazon’s sale, check out the $100 discount available at Walmart for Beats Studio Pro wireless headphones. Our reviewer noted the stylish design, excellent battery life, noise cancellation, and robust sound system.
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- Current price: $329 (18% off)
- Original price: $399
The Apple Watch Series 10 is one of our reviewers’ favorite wearables, and for good reason. This 42mm smartwatch is lightweight, sleek, and comes with a host of features, including mobile connectivity, enhanced sleep tracking, and an attractive OLED display.
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Best Walmart laptop and tablet deals
- Current price: $3,200 (6% off)
- Original price: $200
If you’re in the market for a future-proof gaming laptop, consider the discount available on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18. This 2025 laptop comes with an 18-inch display, 240Hz refresh rate, Nvidia RTX Graphics, and 2TB of SSD storage.
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- Current price: $849 (39% off)
- Original price: $1,399
An alternative gaming laptop is the HP Omen, which, while not as powerful, comes with a great discount. This model is equipped with a 16-inch display, Nvidia RTX Graphics, 1TB of SSD storage, and a free copy of Battlefield 6.
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- Current price: $599 (8% off)
- Original price: $649
We’ve also spotted a discount on an Apple MacBook Air, a lightweight laptop perfect for streaming, entertainment, and study. While this is an older model sporting an M1 chip and only 256GB of storage, it’s still a bargain at under $600.
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- Alienware Aurora–>: $899 (save $350): You can save $350 if you pick up the Alienware Aurora, a gamer-ready laptop equipped with a 16-inch display, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 Graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD storage.
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: $599 (save $450): If you need a mid-range Windows 11 laptop for when you are working from home, consider the HP Victus, a reasonably powerful laptop now available at a discount. Specifications include a 15.6-inch display and 16GB of RAM. - Lenovo Legion 5–>: $799 (save $296): Another gaming laptop we’ve spotted with a price tag now far under $1,000 is the Lenovo Legion 5. This model comes with a 15.6-inch display, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Graphics, and 16GB of RAM.
- Current price: $299 (14% off)
- Original price: $349
- Lenovo Tab–>: $157 (save $23): There is also a small discount available on the Lenovo Tab, an entry-level tablet that will suit most day-to-day tasks.
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: $122 (save $37): Another budget-friendly tablet option is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, an 8.7-inch model with 32GB of storage. I have previously owned one and found it great for reading and basic tasks while on the road. - HP Stream–>: $216 (save $33): The HP Stream usually appears in sales events, but right now, you can enjoy a $33 discount. This is a suitable model for study and general use, and I recommend this laptop for anyone looking for a school-ready laptop. Interesting color finishes are on sale.
- Current price: $398 (15% off)
- Original price: $468
- Current price: $150 (25% off)
- Original price: $200
- Current price: $40 (43% off)
- Original price: $70
- Current price: $35 (12.5% off)
- Original price: $40
- Current price: $240 (37% off)
- Original price: $379
- Current price: $119 (40% off)
- Original price: $199
- Skullcandy Smokin’ Buds XT earbuds–>: $14 (save $5): It’s a small discount, sure, but for a pair of already cheap earbuds, you can save on a wireless set from Skullcandy. I’ve used this brand before and find it provides reasonable sound for the price point.
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: $40 (save $90): This discount is a steal for a pair of robust JBL over-ear headphones. The same discount is available at Amazon, in black. - Skullcandy Hesh ANC–>: $100 (save $35): You can save $35 off the typical RRP on a pair of foldable Skullcandy Hesh over-ear headphones that provide noise cancellation, built-in tile tracking, and a reasonable battery life.
Best Walmart tablet deals
Another great deal we’ve spotted at Walmart is for an Apple iPad, a light, stylish tablet. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly iPad to join the Apple ecosystem, consider the $299 price tag. This comes with an 11-inch Liquid Retina display, an A16 processor, and 128GB of storage.
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Best Walmart TV deals
If you’re in the market for a new, large TV, you can save $70 on a 65-inch LG model. You can enjoy live shows and sports events in 4k resolution, backed by an AI processor and hundreds of free channels.
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Best Walmart headphone and soundbar deals
You can enjoy a 25% discount on a pair of Beats Solo 4 headphones. Available in black, pink, or blue, these over-ear headphones provide wireless connectivity, personalized spatial audio and noise cancellation technologies.
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An alternative deal we’ve found for Beats audio products at Walmart is for the Beats Flex. These wireless earphones, now on sale in blue, won’t pack as high a punch — but they are still a great choice for daily use, commuting, and exercising.
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It’s a small discount, but now only $35, you can improve your living room TV audio with an Onn soundbar. This 20-inch, compact Bluetooth model provides two speakers and LED backlighting.
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For a step-up in audio quality, consider the 37% discount on a Samsung soundbar. This Q-Series model, now on sale at Walmart, provides adaptive Dolby Atmos sound, Bluetooth connectivity, and works well with any Q-Symphony Samsung TV.
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There’s also a substantial discount available for a pair of Beats by Dr. Dre Solo3 headphones. Available in black for the best discount, these over-ear headphones offer wireless connectivity, noise cancellation, and robust battery life.
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When is October Prime Day 2025?
This year, Amazon’s October Prime Day sale runs from October 7 to 8. The annual sale will last for two days in the fall, and you can expect to see a range of deals on household goods and electronics.
Are Walmart products really cheaper on Prime Day?
They can be! Ever since Black Friday first launched, online retailers have jumped on Amazon sales events to launch their own ‘anti-‘ sales events. If consumers are in the mood to shop, then retailers want a slice of the pie. As a result, expect to see sales, discounts, and flash deals from retailers, potentially including Walmart and Best Buy.
How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?
ZDNET authors only write about deals that interest us personally and include products that we own, have tested, or want to buy. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale, as is often the case with Apple devices), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal actually represents value for your money.
We also considered customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter during limited-time events.
What are the best early Prime Day deals?
ZDNET’s experts have been searching through early Prime Day and other sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals live now:
And the best deals from other retailers:
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Our top Prime Day deals
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