As we hit the week of Thanksgiving. Black Friday is looming large. Though Walmart’s official sale kicks off on Nov. 25 online, early Black Friday deals are already happening.
Whether you’ve been scoping out big-ticket items like premium TVs or you just want to restock on some home essentials, Walmart’s got plenty to offer. In fact, there’s so much that I spent hours finding the deals that are worth shopping. And rest assured, CNET’s shopping experts will be updating this article regularly to ensure the hottest deals are available to you.
This is one of the best times of the year to save hundreds — or even thousands — on must-have products and perfect holiday gifts. Remember, popular items and deep discounts won’t last forever. If you find a deal you love, act fast before it’s gone.
Best Walmart Black Friday deals
Bissell Little Green portable carpet cleaner: $79
This handy cleaner is a workhorse and a must for any pet owner to clean and sanitize messes in just a few minutes. It’s lightweight and easy to maneuver and it’s currently $45 off.
If you’ve been on the fence about investing in AirPods, Black Friday is a great time to do it. Right now, you can pick up these previous-gen AirPods Pro 2 with ANC, IP54 weather resistance and a 30-hour battery life for $100 off.
Recover from workouts and long days at the desk with this handheld massager. It comes with six massage heads and is nearly half price. It also makes a great holiday gift.
Walmart Black Friday tech deals
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS): $380
The latest Apple Watch Series 11 has only been out a couple of months, but that hasn’t stopped Walmart from knocking nearly $50 off this smartwatch. Our reviewer Vanessa Hand Orellana called it her “Goldilocks,” citing improved battery life over the previous generation. This model won an Editors’ Choice award, with Orellana noting, “The Apple Watch Series 11 builds on Apple’s flagship formula with important upgrades to its screen and battery, making it one of the most well-rounded smartwatches you can buy.” And now you can buy it for less.
Apple 2025 iPad A16: $299
The latest generation of Apple’s budget iPad has 128 GB of storage and an 11-inch screen. When our expert reviewer David Carnoy gave it a try, he praised the improvements over the previous generation, noting this is a great device for scrolling, browsing, some content creation, and basic tasks. For the price, it can’t be beat, especially at a discount. Carnoy says, “The 11th-gen iPad remains arguably the best value, especially when it is discounted to less than $300.”
Vivitar Unicorn Kidzcam digital camera: $8
This adorable kids digital camera takes 8 megapixel photos and 1080 pixel video and has a preview window, built-in games, a wrist strap and a microSD card slot for added storage. And it should slip nicely into a stocking.
Walmart Black Friday TV deals
Samsung 85-inch QN80F neo QLED TV: $1,798
If you’re on the hunt for a big screen, the 2025 QN80F from Samsung won’t disappoint. It has a NQ4 AI Gen2 processor, which not only upgrades shows and movies to 4K, it also improves sound quality. This makes for a rich viewing experience. The TV also comes equipped with Dolby Atlas.
TCL 55-inch class QM7K series QLED Google TV: $598
Get the best of both worlds with this Google TV that combines QLED and OLED, resulting in deep colors and crisp images. It has a 240Hz variable refresh rate, too, making it a great screen for gaming.
Roku 75-inch Plus series QLED TV: $698
Roku is known for its streaming devices, but it also produces some top-notch televisions at relatively affordable prices. The midrange Plus Series has a QLED screen with a 4K resolution, Dolby Vision and Atmos, and good image quality.
Walmart Black Friday laptop deals
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (14-inch): $1,000
After extensive testing, our reviewer Matt Elliot made this entry-level Surface 7 laptop the Editor’s Choice as one of the best budget laptops around. He says, “We like it for its polished design and class-leading battery life. Our test model ran for nearly 20 hours on a single charge, and you can expect a similar runtime from the entry-level unit.” If you’re a fan of the MacBook Air but are ready to make the switch to a Microsoft laptop, this is a great choice.
Asus Zenbook 14-inch OLED laptop: $979
Our reviewer Mark Elliot called the Asus Zenbook the best Pilot Plus laptop so far. It has a 14-inch Lumina Wuxga 1,920×1,200 OLED touchscreen and a 0.59-inch profile. It weighs in at under 3 pounds.
Acer Aspire 14 AI touchscreen laptop: $645
Although the savings aren’t dramatic on this Acer touchscreen laptop, our expert reviewer Matt Elliot found this laptop to be one of the best budget laptops of 2025, making it a solid choice even at full retail price. He called it the best cheap Copilot Plus PC, noting that its “performance and battery life exceed what you can expect for the price and the design is nearly the same as you get with Acer’s more expensive Swift models.” With the Intel Core Ultra processor and a 14-inch sensitive touchscreen, it’s easy and fast to use for everyday tasks.
Walmart Black Friday gaming deals
RDS Industries Xbox Series S travel carry case: $31
My son’s best friend brings his Xbox Series S over to our house all the time so that they can — as they explained with an eyeroll — “play the same game without split screen.” This is the perfect, padded case to get him for Christmas. It also doubles as regular storage as needed, and can hold the Series S console and two controllers and their cords.
Sony PS5 DualSense wireless controller: $54
It’s always handy to have a spare controller around and the Sony model for the Playstation is a responsive, wireless controller, affordably priced and comes in several color variants.
MetaQuest 3S 128 GB VR gaming headset with Batman: Arkham Shadow: $249
Our reviewer Scott Stein called this one of the best VR headsets around, especially as a budget option sitting around $300. Right now Walmart has knocked $50 off the price, which means it’s a good time to snap one up ahead of the holidays. This one comes with Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three month trial of Meta Horizon Plus.
Walmart Black Friday home and kitchen deals
Ninja 4-quart air fryer: $59
Ninja’s 4-quart air fryer is our favorite air fryer of 2025 and is the perfect size without taking up a ton of space. It comes in multiple colors to match any kitchen style, and impressed us through several rounds of testing. The Ninja air fryer is small but powerful, and at this price, it’s hard to beat. It’s even lower than Black Friday pricing last year by $10.
Dyson V8 Absolute cordless stick vacuum: $280
Dyson’s vacuums often top our list of best vacuums on the market. If you or someone you know has been coveting one, pick it up for a fat $310 discount right now. It’s lightweight, powerful, and easy to use, plus it comes with four different attachments to get in all the nooks and corners of your house.
KitchenAid Deluxe 4.5 quart stand mixer: $279
The jewel of any baker’s kitchen, a KitchenAid stand mixer is a game changer for holiday baking but this model usually costs nearly $400. Walmart has slashed $120 off the price, and it applies to several different colors to choose from. You get a 4.5 quart stainless steel bowl with the capacity to make up to 8-dozen cookies at once, a tilt-head design, a bread hook, flat beater and a 6-wire metal whip.
Walmart Black Friday headphone deals
When our expert David Carnoy reviewed the latest Beats Solo 4, he wrote, “big performance upgrade, but wait for a sale.” Well, that sale is here, as these popular over-the-ear headphones with a strong battery and spacial audio are currently seeing a decent discount at Walmart in all four color variants.
JLab Go Air Pop true wireless earbuds: $13
If you opt for the mauve, these ultra-affordable true wireless earbuds are perfect for sliding into a stocking. They come with a charging case, 32 hours of total playtime, and an integrated USB-A charging cable. Other colorways are available at a discount as well. For example, you can pick up the black for only $17.
Apple’s high-end over-the-ear headphones are some of the best headphones on the market, but the price is fairly steep. But right now Walmart has all four different color variants discounted by $119, one of the lowest prices we’ve seen. The black are also discounted, but only by $70.
Walmart Black Friday toy deals
Lego Wicked Glinda and Elphaba’s dormitory: $49
Your little Wicked fans will delight in recreating the dorm and acting out scenes with this cute little set. The little dollhouse folds down into a little trunk.
Leapfrog LeapMove interactive learning game: $60
This charming game suited for ages 4 to 7 will keep the kids active when they’re stuck inside this winter. There are 25 preloaded educational games that encourage movement. It plugs in via HDMI or USB so you don’t even need batteries.
Walmart Black Friday fitness deals
BalanceForm changeable dumbbell set: $65
This versatile 23-piece set has four 4-lb plates, four 5-lb plates and four 6lb plates as well as a barbell rod, two dumbbell bars, a kettlebell base, and two push up handles. You can change between a dumbbell, barbell and kettlebell and adjust the weight as you prefer.
Merach magnetic rowing machine: $240
This quiet, magnetic rower will give you a full body workout with 16 levels of resistance. It has the capacity for up to 350 pounds and accommodates users up to 6 ft. 7 in. tall. I purchased this same rower last year and have found it ideal for my purposes: not a professional rower but I enjoy the workout.
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When is Walmart’s Black Friday sale?
Walmart’s Black Friday sale this year takes place in three stages. The first event took place Nov. 14 through 16 and was both in-store and online. The next event kicks off on Nov. 25. The first two days, Nov. 25 through Nov. 27, will be online only. From Nov. 28 through Nov. 30, sales are available online and in stores. On Monday, Dec. 1 Walmart will have an online-only Cyber Monday sale.
Are Walmart Black Friday deals available both in-store and online?
Yes, but the availability changes. As stated above, the first three days of the Walmart’s big Black Friday event (Nov. 25–27) will be online only. From Nov. 28 through Nov. 30 deals are available in-store and online at Walmart. The retailer’s Cyber Monday sale is an online-exclusive affair. Having said all of that, there are plenty of early deals and we expect them to extend beyond Dec. 1.
Will tariffs interfere with Black Friday deals?
Lots of CNET readers are concerned about tariffs and how they could affect holiday shopping. It’s certainly possible that tariffs could impact Black Friday sales, as we have seen some related price hikes, including on Nintendo Switch consoles. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find great deals on tech and other items.
The best way to determine if you’re getting a good deal is to track the item’s price history before making a purchase. You can do this on sites like CamelCamelCamel and Price Tracker, or by using the Keepa browser extension. We’ve rounded up several useful shopping tools for you to check out, and we’ll highlight the best deals we find throughout the event.
Best Black Friday retailers
- Amazon: One of the world’s largest online retailers, Amazon offers massive discounts with significant savings on tech, home appliances, and smart home equipment.
- Walmart: Save big on televisions, laptops, appliances like refrigerators and more at Walmart’s Black Friday event.
- Best Buy: Black Friday is historically a great time to buy TVs, and Best Buy has you covered for that and more.
- Home Depot: Eyeing home improvement tools? Home Depot has the best discounts on tools, appliances, and even grills.
- Target: It may not be as big on Black Friday as other retailers, but Target does offer some great deals on toys, gifts and board games.
Why are they called Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
The term “black” has historically been used to denote distressing or calamitous events. The earliest known use of Black Friday for the Friday after Thanksgiving was to refer to the practice of workers calling in sick the day after Thanksgiving in the early 1950s. Around that same time, US police adopted the term to describe the traffic conditions during the first major holiday shopping date.
After attempts to move to the term “Big Friday” failed, merchants attempted to ameliorate the term Black Friday in subsequent years, suggesting that its origin was not due to the terrible traffic the shopping spree created, but because the profit it generated put stores “back in the black” in financial terms.
Then, in 2005, the National Retail Federation coined the term “Cyber Monday” because it had noticed a spike in online traffic the Monday following Thanksgiving. At the time, it was believed it was because people were making online purchases while they were at work following the holiday, so their kids couldn’t see any gift purchases and because work computers typically had faster internet connections. There was some chatter about calling the date Black Monday or Blue Monday — because hyperlinks are blue — but eventually, everyone settled on the more futuristic-sounding Cyber Monday. In 2014, Cyber Monday became the biggest online shopping day in the country.
