GoKawiilPrime Day is in full swing, but Amazon isn't the only shop with deals. Walmart has a competing sale it calls, in a burst of creativity, “Walmart Deals.” Like Prime Day, Walmart's sale features a range of deals on headphones, tablets, kitchen gear, and other tech. The best part is, there are no members-only deals here, so you can shop without worrying you'll be asked to sign up for one. I've rounded up all the best discounted Walmart buys on our favorite WIRED-tested gear.
If you can't find anything you like, be sure to browse our roundup of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals, or dip into our Amazon Prime Day live blog for real-time updates.
Updated June 25 at 7:30 am ET: I’ve added deals from Yamaha, Synology, Lenovo, and Lasko. I’ve also removed discontinued deals, and updated prices throughout.
Best Tech Deals
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The best TV for gaming is incredibly accurate, offers near-infinite contrast, and boasts vibrant yet refined colors. Samsung's gaming hub is the best around whether you're playing on a console or cloud gaming, and features an intuitive gaming bar, snappy input response, and a full suite of HDMI 2.1 ports.
Affordable at its regular price, the TCL QM6K is a steal with this discount. The 65-inch model employs QLED display tech for bright colors and good contrast, even from a side viewing angle. Gamers will appreciate the 144 Hz refresh rate for low-latency performance, all powered by the intuitive Google TV operating system.
This compact bar-and-subwoofer set is the best soundbar for people who you love deep, cinematic bass but don't have tons of room right by the TV. The wireless subwoofer can be placed anywhere you have convenient power (you can even lay it flat to slide under furniture). There's also Bluetooth support to stream music from your phone or tablet.
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Our favorite portable Bluetooth speaker, JBL’s Flip strikes the perfect balance between mobility and sound quality. The Flip 7 also has some extra goodies like water resistance, an easy-release strap, and a two-hour battery boost (or four with reduced bass).
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