Beating the deals you’ll find on Prime Day isn’t easy, but Walmart is definitely going to try. The big blue retailer is offering stacks of discounts on a wide variety of products to Walmart Plus members this weekend. Starting today and ending at 7PM ET on Sunday, June 5th, Walmart is hosting sales on everything from laptops and 4K TVs to noise-canceling headphones and video games.
While you’ll need to be a Walmart Plus member to cash in on these savings, the retailer is sweetening the deal for anyone who signs up for the service this weekend, offering a $20 promo code for new subscribers that can be applied to your next online order. Sadly, you’ll need to be a paying member to access these deals, meaning that you can’t just use the 30-day free trial that Walmart offers to new members. A paid membership currently runs $12.95 a month or $98 annually.
Like Amazon Prime, opting for Walmart Plus has its perks. It nets you exclusive discounts on products and, if you’re still attempting to score a PlayStation 5, grants you exclusive access to restock events for Sony’s elusive console. In addition to discounts on products in-store, Walmart Plus members also save on fuel prices and get free shipping on any order placed online. You can also get free shipping on groceries from your local Walmart store.
While the selection of tech deals isn’t massive, a number of the products on display during Walmart Plus Weekend are discounted to their lowest prices to date. And, to help you sort through the chaff, The Verge’s deals team collected some of the highlights that we think are worth a look.
2020 iPad Air
The 64GB, Wi-Fi-equipped configuration of the last-gen iPad Air usually costs $599 but is currently discounted to $399 for Walmart Plus subscribers. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this particular model, and even though this version doesn’t use the M1 chip present in newer models, it still offers more than enough power for most applications.
The 10.9-inch tablet features a great display with 2360 x1640 resolution and compatibility with current-gen Apple accessories like the Apple Magic Keyboard, even if the 2020 iPad Air is a last-gen device. It also adopts the more widely used USB-C port for charging instead of a proprietary Lightning connector, making it easier to top off in a pinch. Read our review.
- $399
- $599
- 34% off
The 2020 iPad Air includes thinner bezels around the display and has relocated the Touch ID fingerprint sensor to the power button at the top of the device.