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Walmart has some of the best Black Friday deals of the season. But you don't need to wait until Black Friday offically arrives to score these incredible Black Friday sale items. That's because Walmart's Black Friday sale has already begun with killer deals on Apple Watches, PlayStation 5 consoles, The Pioneer Woman items for your kitchen and so much more.
Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving 2023?
Like last year, Walmart will be closed on Thanksgiving. Most Walmart stores will reopen on Black Friday 2023.
You can, however, shop Walmart's best Black Friday deals online now.
When does Walmart open on Black Friday?
Most Walmart stores open at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday, Nov. 24, 2023.
The best deals at Walmart's Black Friday sale today
Explore our selection of the top Walmart Black Friday deals that you can shop on Thanksgiving, ahead of Black Friday. These deals are available now to all shoppers at Walmart.com. These deals will be available in your local Walmart store starting Friday, Nov. 24 at 6 a.m. local time.
Pro tip: Our readers are especially loving this $9 Rubbermaid food storage deal and this 55-inch Roku 4K for $188.
Get Apple AirPods Pro 2 for just $169 at Walmart
The sleek and subtle Apple AirPods Pro 2 are a fantastic option for any listener, especially anyone who appreciates a lengthy battery life. You get a whopping 30 hours of listening time with these, thanks to their included charging case.
As far as what they can offer over the original AirPods Pro? Their upgraded wireless chip for starters, as well as improved active noise cancellation. They're an overall upgrade from the previous model in every way, and right now you can scoop them up for a great price.
This Black Friday AirPods deal is the lowest price we've ever seen for the 2nd generation AirPods Pro 2.
Why we like the Apple AirPods 2:
- They have an upgraded wireless chip with improved active noise cancelation for enhanced audio quality.
- They offer 30 hours of listening time with the included charging case.
- Their unique custom sound feature allows the iPhone's camera to analyze ear anatomy for personalized audio settings.
Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm GPS only version) is its best price, ever
Walmart has cut the price of the current model Apple Watch Series 9 smartwatch to just $359, a savings of $70. This is a rare price cut for a current model Apple Watch. (We've never seen the Apple Watch 9 priced this low before.)
This particular version of the watch comes in the 45mm casing size, in midnight black with the matching Sport Band. It's the GPS-only version of the watch. Several other Apple Watch colors, sizes and configurations are also on sale, so head over to Walmart now to take advantage of this time-sensitive savings opportunity.
The smaller, 41mm size Apple Watch 9 is also available on sale at Walmart this Black Friday. You'll save $70 on whichever model or color you choose.
Get a 55" Roku TV for $188 at Walmart's Black Friday sale today
A 55-inch smart TV is the ideal screen size for smaller living spaces, a guest bedroom, a home office, or a child's bedroom. This is a 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixel) resolution LED display with a 60Hz refresh rate.
Because the TV operates using the RokuTV OS, it's ready to stream content from all of the popular streaming services you subscribe to. Plus you get free and unlimited access to the Roku Channel, which offers on-demand TV shows and movies. The TV comes with a handheld remote, but the Roku mobile app can also transform your smartphone into a voice remote for the TV.
This TCL 55-inch Class 4-Series TV offers four HDMI ports, which makes it easy to connect a soundbar, game consoles, cable TV box or another compatible device. At just $188, this is one of the best Black Friday-season TV deals we've seen -- an incredible catch for a 55-inch smart TV from a well-known brand.
Or upgrade to a 65" Roku TV for $40 more
If you have a larger space (or just want a larger TV), consider upgrading to the 65-inch size TCL Roku smart TV. It's also on sale at Walmart for Black Friday. Get one for just $228 (starting Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. ET; 12 p.m. ET for Walmart+ members), while supplies last.
Gourmia all-in-one 14-quart air fryer: $50
The 4.2-star-rated Gourmia air fryer features 12 cooking functions, including a rotisserie feature -- making it an excellent choice for holiday poultry meal prep, holiday appetizers and more. And it's on sale at Walmart for Black Friday for half price. Regularly $100, you can buy it now for just $50.
This top-rated kitchen gadget cooks by circulating hot air instead of frying with oil. It features a touchscreen so you can select any one of the air fryer's 12 functions with certainty and ease. Plus, it comes with a downloadable recipe book created by Gourmia's in-house chefs.
Why we like the Gourmia all-in-one air fryer:
- It offers a sizable 14-quart capacity and two oven racks, so you can cook two sides at once or cook one large meal.
- Reviewers report that it is easy to clean.
- It offers great versatility with 12 cooking functions.
Shark IQ Robot vacuum and mop: $188
This 4.9-star-rated Shark IQ robot vacuum cleans your whole home in neat rows with Shark's Matrix Clean Navigation and customizable smart mapping. This provides a more thorough cleaning and ensures that no spots are missed. It works well on hardwood floors, carpet and tile flooring.
This vacuum is also great for homes with pets. It features a self-cleaning brush roll to clear out pet hair, and its sonic mopping feature can easily clean up pet messes. There is also a Matrix Mop function that can be used to target specific spots for deeper stain-removing cleaning.
The on-sale robot vacuum and mop comes with one filter, two side brushes and two microfiber mopping pads.
Why we like the Shark IQ Robot vacuum and mop:
- It is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free cleaning.
- The robot vacuum and mop features 360 LiDAR vision for object avoidance and precise smart mapping.
- You can set up cleaning schedules with the compatible mobile app.
Hogwarts Legacy, $40 ($29 off)
"Hogwarts Legacy" is the closest we'll ever get to attending the storied academy out of the "Harry Potter" franchise. If you've ever wanted to learn how to cast spells and brew potions like a "real" wizard, this game has you covered.
You'll play as your own custom Hogwarts student, get sorted into a house, and become fully immersed in the "Harry Potter" universe. In addition to that, you'll meet new friends, learn more about the academy, and see more of the school you've come to love over the years on the page and in the movies.
Right now, Walmart is serving up the game on PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series X/S for just $40. That's a savings of $29 and a discount of 45%. Currently, the Nintendo Switch version isn't on sale, but you'll want to play on a more souped up 4K console anyway, if you can.
Xbox Series S console with 2 controllers: $290
This Walmart Black Friday gaming deal includes the console with a wireless controller, plus an extra Xbox wireless controller in the shade "robot white." It includes 512GB of storage.
Get it now for $80 off. It's just $290 (regularly $370).
"This console is the best console for the price ever made in the industry," a Walmart customer says. "Would recommend to anyone needing a cheaper option for the best graphics at the price point."
The console is rated 4.4 stars at Walmart.
Why we like the Xbox Series S console:
- It has a nearly identical game library to the Xbox Series X.
- It's a more cost-effective alternative to the Xbox Series X, so long as you don't mind giving up 4K graphics.
- It includes three months of Game Pass.
More deals at the Walmart Black Friday sale
There's a lot more than the items listed above on sale at today's Black Friday sale, including these deals on tech at Walmart and deals for your home. There are plenty of deals on toys to put under the Christmas tree this year, too.
Best tech deals at Walmart's Black Friday sale:
- Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation), $169 (reduced from $249)
- Apple Watch SE (40 mm), $179 (reduced from $249)
- Apple Watch SE (44 mm), $209 (reduced from $279)
- Beats Studio3 noise cancelling headphones, $99 (reduced from $350)
- 15.6" HP laptop, $179 (reduced from $249)
- 43" Onn FHD Roku smart TV, $98
- Apple Watch 9 (41mm), $349 (reduced from $399)
- Apple Watch 9 (45mm), $379 (reduced from $479)
- 55" Samsung TU690T Crystal UHD 4K smart TV, $298 (reduced from $348)
- 65" Samsung TU690T Crystal UHD 4K smart TV, $398
- PlayStation 5 console with Marvel's Spider-Man 2, $499 (reduced from $559)
- Xbox Series S 512GB SSD Console with two wireless controllers, $290 (reduced from $370)
- Lenovo Ideapad 15.6" FHD gaming laptop, $490 (reduced from $570)
Best home deals at Walmart's Black Friday sale:
- The Pioneer Woman Prairie Signature 4-quart cast iron pan, $18
- Gourmia all-in-one 14-quart air fryer, $ 50 (reduced from $99)
- Thyme and Table 32-piece cookware and bakeware set, $89
- Shark IQ 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop. $188
- Rubbermaid 28-piece food storage container set, $9
- The Pioneer Woman Brilliant Blooms 20-piece blue bake and prep set, $20
- Keurig K-Express Essentials single serve K-Cup pod coffee maker, $49 (reduced from $59)
- eufy Clean L50 robot vacuum with cleaning station, $198 (reduced from $499)
- Shark Cordless Pro stick vacuum cleaner with Clean Sense IQ, $198 (reduced from $399)
- Kalorik Max 26-quart air fryer, $89 (reduced from $189)
Get early access to Walmart Cyber Monday deals with Walmart+
The next major Black Friday shopping event at Walmart will be Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 for Cyber Monday. Like Walmart's Black Friday sale, Walmart+ members will get three hours early access to all Walmart's Cyber Monday deals.
In addition to early access, Walmart+ membership offers quick and free shipping with no minimum purchase on all Walmart.com purchases. You also get free same-day delivery from your local Walmart store (in some areas), gas discounts, access to Paramount+ and prescription drug discounts.
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Managing editor Fox Van Allen is an expert in tech, laptops and computers, toys and video games for CBS Essentials. When he's not writing about (or playing) the Nintendo Switch and PS5, Fox's hobbies include reality TV podcasting, designing board games and hanging out in his favorite warehouse stores.