The Prime Day Alternative: 50+ Walmart Deals That Might Just Beat Amazon - CNET

Prime Day is here, but Amazon is not the only place to find big savings right now. Best Buy is offering its own Tech Fest sale with thousands of price cuts across big-ticket items like laptops, headphones, smart home gadgets and more. Walmart is running its own major sale, with big savings across home essentials and everyday basics. Multiple retailers competing for your dollars on the same thing means one thing: You get the best bargains. Whether you're shopping for a new TV, replacing an old appliance or just looking for a bargain, CNET's shopping experts have sifted through thousands of deals and sites to highlight the offers that stand out from the crowd. Prices move fast during sales like this, so if something catches your eye, it's worth acting on sooner rather than later. Apple AirPods Max 2 The second-gen AirPods Max are the latest headphones in Apple's lineup, and offer some great improvements over their predecessor. In addition to better noise canceling and improved sound, they also support new features like Live Translation and a remote camera button. Plus, this is the all-time lowest price we've seen since they hit shelves earlier this year. $399 (save $150) $399 at Walmart Close Featured Deal What is this? Meta Quest 3 (refurbished) Meta's Quest 3 VR headset is a significant step up from its predecessor, the Quest 2, offering improved graphics, a higher-resolution display, and smaller controllers with upgraded haptics. All in all, you're getting excellent display quality and graphics performance for the price. While it would normally set you back a considerable $600, right now during Prime Day, you can get a refurbished model for just $500. Be sure to add the code LEVELUP at checkout to get the most savings. Save $100 $500 at Meta Close JBL Flip 7 The durable JBL Flip 7 is designed to be taken just about anywhere. It impressed our reviewer, David Carnoy, with its rugged design, powerful bass and interchangeable accessories. It's fully waterproof with an IP67 rating and designed to survive drops of up to 3 feet. $95 (save $55) $95 at Walmart $95 at Best Buy Close Fitbit Charge 6 This is the overall top fitness tracker of 2026, and it's even better now that you can pick it up on sale. It has over 40 exercise modes, has a built-in GPS and boasts an impressive seven-day battery life. Plus, it tracks your sleep and stress levels to give you a clearer picture of your overall health. $76 (save $84) $76 at Walmart Close TCL 65-inch QM6K Series 4K TV Our experts named TCL's QM6K Series the best TV under $1,000. Reviewer Ty Pendlebury loved it, stating: "The TCL QM6K has some of the best picture quality, including great black levels, for an LCD-based TV." It also has a gaming mode, Bluetooth connectivity and four HDMI ports. $530 (save $470) $530 at Best Buy Close XGIMI Horizon 20 home projector The Horizon 20 supports HDR10 Plus, Dolby Vision and IMAX. It comes with Google TV built in, giving you access to all your favorite streaming apps in one place. It's already discounted to $1,199 at Wellbots, but make sure to use our code CNETPD10 to get an extra 10% off and free shipping. $1,079 (save $620 with code) $1,079 at Wellbots Close Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Why choose between a laptop and a tablet when you can get the best of both worlds? This two-in-one Lenovo has a 3K touchscreen display, making it a great choice for creatives. Plus, this configuration includes an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and 1TB of storage. $1,299 (save $101) $1,299 at Best Buy Close Featured Deal What is this? Dell 14 Plus Amazon isn't the only place to go for discounts right now. Dell is offering a ton of summer savings, including over $570 off its 14 Plus laptop with its 2.5K display, Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, 32GB of RAM and 1TB SSD. The savings will show during checkout. You'll also find savings on other laptop models, desktops, monitors and more. $940 (save $570) $940 at Dell Close Samsung 32-inch Odyssey gaming monitor Take your PC gaming setup to the next level with this stunning QHD display. It has a 180Hz refresh rate, a 1ms response time and supports AMD FreeSync and HDR10. $180 (save $150) $180 at Best Buy Close Google Nest Cam Floodlight This HD outdoor security camera is equipped with motion-activated floodlights. You can choose to hardwire this model or just use the battery. $180 (save $100) $180 at Best Buy Close Samsung 55-inch S90F Series OLED TV The overall top TV of 2026 is even better when you can pick it up on sale. It has impressive image quality and fast motion so gamers and sports fans won't have to deal with lag or blur. $1,000 (save $300) $1,000 at Best Buy Close Samsung HW-S50B/ZA soundbar This all-in-one Samsung soundbar can take your home entertainment to the next level without crowding your living room. $148 (save $132) $148 at Walmart Close More Prime Day alternative tech deals Ninja Slushi Nothing beats a cool drink on a hot day, and it's easier than ever with this five-in-one Ninja Slushi. It's got presets for slush, spiked slush, frappé, milkshake and frozen juice, and it uses a chilling cylinder so there's no ice or blending needed. Plus, you can even control the thickness of your drinks by adjusting the temperature. $200 (save $150) $200 at Best Buy Close Shark WandVac This handheld Shark vacuum has a compact design that makes it perfect for your car or those awkward nooks and crannies throughout the house. It's cordless and weighs just 1.4 pounds, so you can use it practically anywhere, but still has a 115-watt brushless motor for powerful suction. Plus, you can empty the dustbin with the push of a button. $80 (save $49) $80 at Walmart Close Chefman 6-quart air fryer This six-quart Chefman air fryer is perfect for fast and easy weeknight dinners and even has built-in presets for fries, fish, chicken and meat, so there's no guesswork. It also has a Hi-Fry function that cranks up the heat during the last 2 minutes of cooking to help achieve that perfect crisp. Plus, the basket has a viewing window so you can keep an eye on things while they're cooking. $66 (save $34) $66 at Walmart Close Roborock Q10 robot vacuum This simple and slim Roborock robot vacuum can help shorten your weekend to-do list. With 10,000 Pa of suction power, it can handle serious messes, and the elastic edge brushes mean every inch of your floor is covered. Plus, the Auto-Empty Dock holds up to seven weeks of dust, so you don’t have to empty the bin daily. $250 (save $250) $250 at Walmart Close Dyson V8 Absolute Dyson makes some of the best cordless vacuums on the market right now, and this lightweight V8 Absolute is one of the top models in its lineup. It has an impressive 115 air watts of suction and performed particularly well on hardwood floors in our tests. It's highly maneuverable at just 5.8 pounds, and it converts into a handheld vacuum for those tough-to-reach nooks and crannies. $300 (save $290) $300 at Walmart Close Keurig K-Mini This compact single-serve Keurig brewer is perfect for a quick caffeine fix. It can make a 6- to 12-ounce cup in just seconds, and has a removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs (up to 7 inches) as well. It even has a "strong brew" setting for when you need a little extra kick. Plus, it's just 5 inches wide so it won't crowd your countertops. $49 (save $49) $49 at Walmart Close Coleman Chiller cooler backpack This portable backpack cooler makes it easy to keep snacks, drinks and more cold on your hikes or beach days. It can hold up to 28 cans, and the insulation keeps things cold for up to 12 hours. Plus, it's leakproof and has some extra pockets to hold your wallet, phone and other essentials. $35 (save $27) $35 at Walmart Close Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus & 2 x 200W SolarSaga Panels The Explorer 2000 Plus is our top pick for a portable power station. It can run home appliances and is portable enough to be taken on RV and off-grid adventures. You can link up to five additional batteries to expand power, and this bundle comes with two 200-watt solar panels, so you're powered up no matter where you go. The bundle is already discounted to $1,499 at Wellbots, but you can bring it down further with the code 10CNETPD at checkout. $1,349 (save $1,750 with code) $1,349 at Wellbots Close More Prime Day alternative home & kitchen deals: Meta/Fitbit/Apple/Chefman/Logitech/CNETWhen is Amazon's Prime Day sale?Prime Day began on June 23 and runs through June 26. While the event typically takes place in July, Amazon kicked things off a little early this year, and other retailers are running their own June sale to match. Retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, Target, B&H and Wellbots have their own sales that overlap with Amazon's Prime Day. The Walmart Deals sale kicked off June 22. Best Buy's Tech Fest sale is also running this week with discounts on several TVs, headphones and more. Both sales will run through Sunday, June 28. Many brands like Dell, Lenovo, Anker and Jackery are also running sales in parallel with Prime Day. Below are a few sales worth checking out this week: The real answer is just about everything. We saw over 100,000 deals during last year's sale, which covered everything from the latest Apple earbuds to everyday essentials like coffee pods. Some of the absolute best deals right now are on top tech and big-ticket items like TVs and laptops, but tons of smaller items like air fryers, Bluetooth speakers and more are also on sale.