There's a deal showdown about to take place.
In one corner is Amazon Prime Day. Amazon will run four days of sales, starting on June 23. In the other corner is Walmart Deals. This event also started on June 22, but unlike Amazon, it will run through June 28, giving shoppers two 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.
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 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 the other perks included with the membership.
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 on June 22. 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+ member. Walmart will have exclusive sales for its Walmart+ members. 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 75" Class Quantum 4K QLED HDR Smart TV - Now $428, save $120
- Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Vacuum - Now $299.99, save $290
- Carote 4.5QT Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven - Now $29.99, save $30
- DREO 36" Tower Fan, 20dB Ultra Quiet Fans for Home - Now $59.96, save $30.03
- SWISSGEAR Stride Hardside Large Checked Spinner - Now $97.30, save $77.70
- GOOLOO Car Jump Starter - Now $35.49, save $41.50
- TULA Skin Care Sun Kit - Now $36.40, save $15.60
- Cate & Chloe Lauren 18k White Gold Plated 22mm Hoop Earrings with Swarovski Crystals for Women - Now $16.99, save $113.01
- Travelhouse 6 Piece Hardshell Luggage Set - Now $109.99, save $117
- Astercook 14-Piece Kitchen Knife Set - Now $33.99, save $166
- Beats Studio Pro Wireless Headphones - Now $139, save $210.99
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ Widescreen Tablet, 128GB - Now $169, save $80.99
- Samsung B-series 3.1 Ch DTS Virtual:X Soundbar with Subwoofer - Now $199, save $80
- 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.
