Amazon Prime Day isn’t just Amazon, competitors get in on the action too. We found plenty of great Walmart deals on many of our favorite tech items, like Apple laptops, Sony televisions, Garmin fitness trackers, and more.
WIRED only recommends deals on products we’ve actually tested and approved, and which are actually discounted. If you’re looking for up-to-the-minute coverage of deals, check out our Amazon Prime Day liveblog, which will run from 5 am to midnight daily. Looking elsewhere? Here are the best deals from other retailers.
Laptop and Tablet Deals
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It’s very rare that we recommend a five year old laptop, but this MacBook Air is a lot of computer for the price. It’s $50 off where we’ve seen it the rest of the year, and $400 off the price it was when it launched back in 2020. Look, it’s almost 5 years old, if you can afford the extra $250, it’s well worth buying the M4 MacBook Air, but if you’re on a tight budget, this is probably the best laptop you can buy at this price.
The Surface Pro 11th Edition offers great performance and battery life to match its excellent design and build quality. A true iPad Pro alternative for Windows users. With the latest Surface Pro keyboard, you can now even work while disconnected from the device.
The Asus Chromebook CX15 is quite nice for this price. Its bezels aren’t overly large, and the keyboard feels great to type on. These deals nets you 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The 1080p, 15-inch screen is nice and bright and easy to see.
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No one needs an iPad, but they’re fun to have. These days, with support for conventional windowing (finally) you can justify it by saying you’ll do some work on it. After you get done watching movies, thumbing through your social feeds, and messing around with Garageband.
Tech Deals
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Lose stuff? Not anymore. This is the best tracker for Apple users. folks. Apple’s special U1 location-finding chip helps you pinpoint the location of your keys, or whatever else you put them on, using the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad, or MacBook.
JBL Flips are great speakers. The latest model (Flip 7) is the best, but at those price the Flip 6 is a good deal, in some ways better. It has support for PartyBoost, JBL’s system for connecting multiple models in tandem, something that was dropped from the Flip 7.
Did you dog chew up your Apple Pencil too? No? Just me I guess. I was excited to see this deal so I could get a new one without paying full price. Just make sure it’s the right model for your iPad before you invest.
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Asus mesh systems are great because they come with free, comprehensive security software and parental controls (no subscription required). That’s part of why this router is the top pick in our Best Mesh Routers guide. It’s fast and stable, and will cover the average home.
The Asus RT-AXE7800 is a tri-band router with support for the 6-GHz band, making it a smart choice for congested homes. If you crave control over your network and want a router that covers all the bases this deal is a good option.
This is the best gaming mouse you can get for under $50. True, it does not have the extreme sensitivity of more expensive options, but so long as you’re not an aspiring esports athlete, we don’t think you need anything more.
The Logitech G Pro X TKL is the best keyboard you can buy. The linear switches feel luxurious and we like that there’s no number pad. This sale price makes it a must-buy if you’re in the market for a gaming keyboard.
This is our favorite USB flash drive. It’s got speed and reliability at a great price (even better right now). The durable aluminum case has a loop you can use to put it on your key ring. This deal is going fast (smaller sizes are already sold out, but this and the larger version remain available).
Want to embrace (or re-embrace) film photography without spending a fortune? Disposable cameras are the way to go. This one shoots Fujicolor 400 speed film, a good all-around color film that’ll work indoors and out.
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Fujifilm’s latest Instax Mini is very similar to the popular bubble gum-looking models like the Mini 11 (don’t buy) and Mini 12, but uses a more understated, camera-like design. If you don’t need the case and film, you can snag just the Mini 41 for $99 ($21 off), though the film pack bundle is a better deal.
TV and Audio Deals
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This a great deal on our favorite TV. It offers solid HDR, has good black levels, which help it get an impressive amount of contrast, along with rich, natural colors. Through in some nice gaming features, and the intuitive Google TV interface and you have an excellent TV.
This QLED TV has excellent clarity, accurate and intense colors, and brightness levels that make it look great even in the sunniest rooms. It’s not the best when looking at from the side, but its mini LED backlight gives you nice deep blacks and helps the image look nice and crisp.
Sony’s Bravia 8 II is a truly beautiful TV, with pristine image clarity and incredibly vivid colors. It looks good from the side, and has some nice gaming features. The black levels aren’t the deepest, and the overall contrast is less than some others, but otherwise this a great TV.
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These affordable clip-based earbuds are perfect for the gym. They sound good enough for working out, and they come with a nice large charging case that is easy to keep track of. At this price, might as well grab two pair.
The Roku 4K streaming stick is the best way to watch the latest shows and movies on your TV. You get all the same great apps as other devices, but also a voice remote and support for Dolby Vision HDR.
Every podcast you listen to probably started out with this mic. It sounds great, looks great, and has nice physical controls, like a volume knob. There are better mics out there, but not at this price.
Home Deals
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This is the Best Robot Vacuum you can buy. It’ll vacuum, mop, automatically empty its bin,a nd even wash the mop. Pair all that with reliable navigation and this deal discount and you have a winning combo. We also love that there’s no camera, so it can’t spy on you.
The Meater Pro XL is the mega-sized version of a smart thermometer that reviewer Martin Cizmar is testing. There are four separate wireless probes so you can track temps in multiple things or multiple areas of that massive brisket you’re smoking. Walmart’s deal saves you $80, an extra $5 off over Amazon.
If you’ve got a Google smart home, this is the outdoor security camera for you. It’s got a nice magnetic mount, and can take in a 130-degree field of view. With 1080p video (nice, sharp, HDR video at that) and night vision it’ll give you a good view of wherever you aim it. It also sports a clear speaker and microphone.
Outdoor and Fitness Deals
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The best overall fitness tracker you can buy, the Fitbit Charge 6 is great for its accuracy, affordability, and high-end features. It pairs well with Android or iOS and integrates with Google Maps and YouTube Music. There’s also great battery life and support for a full suite of health metrics.
The Inspire 3 is Fitbit’s cheapest tracker—proof that you needn’t spend a fortune to get a great fitness tracker. Battery life is excellent (up to 10 days) and the bright AMOLED screen makes it easy to see your stats even though it’s on the small side.
Want a fitness tracker that isn’t so massive on the wrist and looks more like, well, a watch? That’s where the Lily comes in. Despite its watch-looks, it’s still a fully functional fitness tracker. You can operate the watch either through two buttons on the side or the unobtrusive LCD touchscreen display.
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One of the smallest, lightest satellite messengers, the best part about the InReach Mini 2 is that the battery lasts a long time. It connects to the Iridium satellite network, so you can send messages and check in with loved ones from just about anywhere.
