Walmart has kicked off the holiday shopping season with a three-day discount window that runs from November 12 through November 15. The retailer promises additional wave-like events later in the month, but the current lineup already features headline-grabbing markdowns on premium tech. Shoppers can browse the offers online or visit stores that open at 6 a.m. local time, while Walmart+ members enjoy a six-hour head start starting at 12:01 a.m. ET.
Among the most compelling reductions are several Apple products that normally sit at the top of the price ladder. The AirPods Pro 3 now retail for $199, a $50 saving off the standard $249 price tag. These earbuds deliver double the active-noise-cancellation of their predecessor, eight hours of playback with ANC enabled, and a suite of health-tracking sensors. Apple also trims the cost of a four-pack of second-generation AirTag to $69.99, down $29, and offers the Apple Watch Series 11 GPS model at $329, a $100 discount.
Walmart’s three-phase Black Friday schedule
The retailer structures its holiday promotions into three distinct periods. The opening wave (Nov 12-15) is available both online and in-store, with early access for Walmart+ members. A second, larger Black Friday event runs from Nov 23-29, combining online-only flash sales with in-store discounts starting on Nov 27. Finally, a Cyber Monday stretch (Nov 30-Dec 2) offers online-only bargains, again beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET. This staggered approach encourages shoppers to plan purchases early, especially for high-ticket items that tend to sell out quickly.
Star-studded tech bargains
Big-screen television savings
The Hisense 75-inch H5R1 Series 4K Roku TV drops to $328, a $340 reduction from its regular $668 price. Although it uses a standard 60 Hz Direct LED panel, the set packs Dolby Vision HDR, DTS Virtual:X audio and Apple AirPlay support. The built-in Roku interface simplifies streaming navigation, making the unit a solid entry point for a home theater without the premium OLED price. Additional TV discounts include a Samsung 43-inch Crystal UHD model at $198 (down $30) and a TCL 65-inch QLED Roku TV for $598, saving $202.
Gaming hardware deals
Asus’s TUF Gaming A16 laptop is listed for $1,299, a $500 cut from its $1,799 list price. The machine pairs an RTX 5060 GPU with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD, delivering smooth performance for current titles. Its 16-inch display offers extra vertical real-estate for both games and productivity tasks. While the storage may fill quickly with large game installs, the laptop’s rugged chassis makes it a reliable travel companion for gamers on the go.
Additional early-bird steals
Beyond flagship brands, Walmart showcases a variety of niche gadgets at reduced rates. The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer bundle retails for $369, offering an enclosed build chamber and automatic bed leveling for beginners. Moft’s Trackable Tripod Wallet, a MagSafe-compatible accessory that doubles as a phone stand, is priced at $51 and includes Find My and Google Find Hub tracking. For pet owners, the Birdfy metal smart feeder drops to $200, featuring a 4K camera and solar charging.
These early discounts set the tone for the broader holiday price-cutting marathon that will unfold through the end of December. Consumers who act now can lock in savings on high-value items before inventory dwindles, while those who prefer to wait can still anticipate further markdowns during the second Black Friday wave and Cyber Monday.
