The best deals from Walmart's October holiday event: Huge deals on tech, gadgets, kitchen items, home appliances and more

Halloween is just around the corner, but all smart shoppers know that it's actually the start of the holiday sales and gift-giving season. Amazon's highly anticipated October Prime Day begins tomorrow, and with it Walmart's competing Holiday Deals promotion, which runs until October 13th. However, if you're looking to get a head start on savings, Walmart has gifted us with early deals on items ranging from small phone accessories to expensive tech gadgets like Samsung TVs and MacBooks.

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The main offers will go live for Walmart Plus subscribers at 12pm ET on October 8th, before rolling out to everyone else at midnight on Wednesday morning. That means there is still time before all the main sales begin. But we've put together the best early bird offers yet. Note that the number of discounted products may be limited and you may miss out on some top deals if you don't act quickly. Don't forget to also check out the best early Prime Day deals available right now.

Walmart Holiday Deals: Our Favorites in Tech

Battery life/runtime 1,026 minutesWeight 2.8 poundsDisplay size/type 13-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS LCDProcessor tested Apple M1 8-coreGraphics tested Apple M1 7-core

This isn't the newest model on the market, but this price makes it hard to pass up, and it is CNET's top pick for the cheapest MacBook. It features an Apple M1 chip with an eight-core CPU and a seven-core GPU. It also has 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and a long-lasting battery that can run for up to 18 hours between charges.

Although this offering is a previous-generation pair, the Beats Solos are some of the best on-ear headphones on the market right now. The Solo 3 features Apple's W1 chip and has an impressive 40 hours of battery life – although it doesn't offer noise cancellation features. The black, red and rose gold variants are currently on offer.

Walmart Holiday Deals: Best Kitchen & Home Appliances

The Dyson V8 Absolute cordless vacuum cleaner is a practical cleaning solution. It converts into a handheld, so it's not just limited to carpets or floors. They can handle a variety of surfaces, especially hard-to-reach areas and tight spaces.

There's a huge discount on this robot vacuum from Onson, which is designed as a two-in-one mop combo and vacuums everything from hard floors to pet hair.

Walmart Holiday Deals: Best for the Backyard

This trampoline features a mesh bordered with RGB lights and can hold up to 800 pounds, so your kids (or kids at heart) can bounce long into the night.

Get your garden ready for winter with this leaf blower from Greenworks. It has a 4.0 Ah battery with a run time of 80 minutes and has power equivalent to a 28cc petrol engine. It is also significantly quieter than a gas-powered blower.

Walmart Holiday Deals: Great Toys and Games

This 2,660-piece set is the perfect Christmas gift for the Harry Potter fan in your life. The finished model stands 8.5 inches tall and includes famous landmarks such as the Astronomy Tower and the Great Hall.

Sony's latest installment in the God of War saga has just released on PC, but is still available at a reduced price on PlayStation 5. It begins with Kratos and his son Atreus preparing for the end of days in the middle of Fimbulwinter. One of the best games on the platform, this action-adventure offers a fantastic climax to the Norse saga that began with God of War in 2018.

When does the Walmart's Holiday Deals event sale take place?

Walmart's Holiday Deals event begins on Oct. 8, with big savings until October 13th. Walmart Plus members will get first access to the deals, with a 12-hour exclusivity window beginning October 8th at 12pm ET for subscribers. The general public will be able to access additional offers on October 9th starting at 12:00 pm ET (or 6:00 am in brick-and-mortar stores).

What will be on sale during the Walmart holiday sale?

Once the sale officially starts, you can expect discounts of up to 30% on technology, kitchen, power plants and selected clothing. Additionally, many toys are 40% off, candles are 50% off, floor care and beauty care is 60% off, and luggage is a whopping 70% off.

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Do I have to be a Walmart Plus member to shop Walmart's holiday deals?

No, you don't have to be a Walmart Plus member to shop Walmart's holiday sales. Paying subscribers will get first access to the sale, with 12 hours of members-only shopping on October 8th. If you see an offer you really want, it may be worth signing up to make sure you can snag it before the crowd.

Should I buy Walmart Holiday Deals or Amazon Prime Day?

Since the two events start on the same day, you may be wondering where the best place to spend your money is. The first consideration should be whether you have a Walmart Plus or Amazon Prime subscription, as this will require access to some of the offers for a period of time.

As part of the event, Walmart confirmed that discounts will include 30% on tech, kitchen, power stations and select apparel, as well as up to 40% on toys, up to 50% on candles, up to 60% on floor care and beauty and up to 70% discount on luggage. If these categories appeal to you, it's worth at least browsing Walmart sales to find some bargains.

Walmart's sale will continue for a while after Amazon's Prime Day in October ends (on October 9th), so you can use Walmart's sale as a backup in case you miss something during Amazon's sale.

We'll be highlighting the best deals from the biggest sales of the year. So keep an eye on CNET.com/deals and the CNET Deals account on X for the latest updates.