There's a deal showdown about to take place.
In one corner is Amazon Prime Big Deals Days. Amazon will run two days of sales, starting on October 7. In the other corner is Walmart Deals. This event also starts on October 7, but unlike Amazon, it will go through October 12, giving shoppers four extra days of deals.
While deals are usually comparable on similar items, there are other areas to watch when it comes to these sales events. As someone who writes about deals, I examined them for you and believe Walmart's better. Here's why Walmart Deals offer you a better value overall.
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Amazon Prime Day requires a membership
The main reason I prefer Walmart Deals over Amazon Prime Day is that as its name suggests, Amazon Prime Day requires you to have an Amazon Prime membership.
A membership runs you $14.99 per month or $139.99 annually. That can be a great deal if you plan to shop there regularly or use some of the other perks like Prime Video or Amazon Music Prime.
That said, if you don't plan to use Amazon Prime much, it doesn't make sense to pay for a membership just to access a few days' worth of deals. Fortunately, there's an alternative that doesn't require a subscription: Walmart Deals.
One caveat: If you're new to Amazon, you can receive a 30-day free trial, and college students receive up to six months free.
Shop Walmart Deals without a membership
Unlike Amazon Prime Day, you won't need a membership to shop during Walmart Deals. The event opens to all shoppers at midnight ET on October 7. On its own, that will save you $15 compared to a monthly Amazon Prime membership.
That said, there is a perk to being a Walmart Plus member. Walmart will open sales to its Walmart+ members one day earlier, on October 6 at 7 p.m. EST. If you're new to the subscription, you can try it free for 30 days, making now a perfect time to try it out and get early access to Walmart Deals.
Another reason I like Walmart+ is that you receive a choice of two streaming services. You can either choose the ad-supported plan of Paramount+ Essentials Plan or Peacock Premium.
The nice thing is that once you choose a service, you're not married to it permanently. You can switch streaming services every 90 days.
You'll also receive the following perks:
- Free shipping and returns on many items
- Free same-day grocery and pharmacy delivery (where applicable)
- Free online pet care through Pawp
- Save up to $0.10 per gallon of gas
- A 25% digital discount on Burger King orders every day
How much can you save with Walmart Deals?
Here are some of the best deals offered during the event:
- VIZIO 50" Class Quantum 4K QLED HDR Smart TV - Now $198, save $100
- Cate & Chloe Bianca 18k White Gold Plated 25mm Hoop Earrings with Swarovski Crystals for Women - Now $15.99, save $99.01
- Michael Kors Women's Jet Set Travel Medium Double Pocket Tote Non-Leather Vegan - Now $94, save $264
- HP 15.6-inch Windows Touch Laptop Intel Core i3-N305 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Moonlight Blue - Now $279, save $180
- Samsung Galaxy Watch FE 40mm Bluetooth and WiFi Smart Watch, Black - Now $99, save $100.99
- 2022 Apple 10.9-inch iPad Wi-Fi 64GB - Silver - Now $242, save $107
- Greenworks Pro 80V (170 MPH / 730 CFM) Brushless Cordless Axial Blower, Tool Only BL80L02 - Now $89.99, save $110
- GOOLOO Car Jump Starter,1500A Peak 12V Battery Jump Box with Quick Charge Out - Now $35.49, save $94.50
- Carote 5 Pcs Pots and Pans Nonstick, Cookware Set - Now $29.99, save $50
- Travelhouse 6 Piece Hardshell Luggage Set Hardside Lightweight Suitcase with TSA Lock Spinner Wheels - Now $119.99, save $480
- Shop all Walmart Deals
The bottom line on Walmart Deals vs Amazon Prime Day
As you can see, Walmart offers easier access to their deals event, with no hoops to jump through. And if you want a membership, Walmart offers you many of the same perks as Amazon, at a much better price and with earlier shopping access for deals.
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