Walmart’s fall megasale, Deal Days, is almost here, and you can already shop discounts across categories like skin care, tech, home, kitchen, toys and video games, right up until the sale starts on Oct 5.

I frequently cover shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a writer for NBC Selected, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. Below, I rounded up the best early deals from Walmart’s Deal Days sale, all of which are highly rated and at least 20 percent off. I’ll frequently update this list with newly-added deals leading up to the event.

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Best early Walmart deals

4.4-star average rating from 9,695 customers at Walmart

Ninja’s ice cream maker is a favorite among our editors, and this model includes five one-touch settings for making ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes, light ice creams and mixing in ingredients/toppings. It comes with two 16-ounce pint containers and storage lids.

4.3-star average rating from 83,700 customers at Walmart

The Apple AirPods 4 are an NBC Selected staff-favorite and have some of the best sound quality of all the earbuds we’ve tested. They have up to 30 hours of listening time and voice isolation, which helps lower surrounding sounds during phone calls. They also have spatial audio and are water-, dust- and sweat-resistant.

4.1-star average rating from 1,130 customers at Walmart

This laptop includes a fast Intel processor and 4GB of RAM space for sharper graphics and easier multitasking, according to the brand. It has up to 11 hours of video playback on a full charge, and includes a one-year Microsoft 365 subscription with your purchase.

4.6-star average rating from 2,271 customers at Walmart

This appliance from Beautiful by Drew Barrymore is a mix between a stovetop skillet and an electric hot plate, making it great for sauteing and searing. It comes with a glass lid, along with a holder for the lid, which helps you avoid any countertop spillage.

4.7-star average rating from 293 customers at Walmart

Starbucks’ pumpkin spice flavor is a fall staple for many, and in this set of Keurig coffee pods, you can get all four of the brand’s signature fall flavors. The set includes pumpkin spice, maple pecan, caramel and Starbucks holiday blend pods, all made from 100% Arabica coffee, according to the brand.

4.6-star average rating from 4,896 customers at Walmart

La Roche-Posay makes some of our favorite skin care, including sunscreens and moisturizers. This fragrance-free cream has niacinamide and ceramides to soothe and moisturize skin for up to 48 hours, according to the brand. It’s also accepted by the National Eczema Association, meaning it’s great for sensitive skin.

4.4-star average rating from 220 customers at Walmart

This cooker acts as an all-in-one kitchen appliance: You can use it to slow cook, bake, braise, steam, warm, sear and more, according to the brand. The removable inner pot is oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and is dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.

4.6-star average rating from 7,038 customers at Walmart

This set includes five stainless steel bowls and five non-toxic plastic lids to match. Each bowl is leak-resistant and dishwasher-safe, according to the brand.

Best early Walmart sales

Here are the best early Walmart sales to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.

1. Up to 30 percent off Halloween
2. Up to 30 percent off tools and hardware
3. Up to 30 percent off home office essentials
4. Up to 30 percent off furniture
5. Up to 20 percent off workwear

Best sales at other retailers

1. Target: Up to 40 percent off men’s clothing, home decor, household essentials and more
2. Best Buy: Up to 60 percent off bestselling tech and electronics
3. Ulta: Up to 50 percent off skin care, hair care and more
4. Macy’s: Up to 50 percent off furniture, mattresses and rugs
5. Brooklinen: Up to 40 percent off bundles
6. Crate & Barrel: Up to 35 percent off kitchen, bedding, furniture and more

Walmart is currently offering limited-time deals on hundreds of products leading up to Walmart Deal Days, giving shoppers the opportunity to save on popular brands. All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Selected’s previous reporting. I prioritized including products that are award winners and/or that our team tested. When possible, I used price trackers to evaluate the quality of these deals. I only included those that:

• Are 20% off or more
• Are highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of customers at Walmart

I’m an associate reporter for NBC Selected who has covered deals and sales for over three years. Prior to Walmart Deal Days, I scoured through thousands of early deals to narrow down the best ones to shop ahead of the sale event.

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