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Sound bars are a great way to upgrade your home viewing experience while watching sports, movies and more. However, they are often quite expensive. That's why you won't want to miss this deep discount on the Hisense 2.0 inch home theater sound bar.

The sound bar offers multiple preset EQ settings that you can adjust to get the best audio performance for watching your favorite show, gaming and more. The sound bar can also connect to your phone, tablet or laptop via Bluetooth for music streaming. And it's compatible with Roku TVs and remotes.                     

Hisense 2.0 inch home theater sound bar, $35 (reduced from $100) 

Best Easter deals at Walmart

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Easter is April 9, and that means you only have a few weeks left to shop for Easter basket goodies, decor and more. Thankfully, Walmart has tons of Easter deals to help you prepare for Easter egg hunts and gatherings. Shop the best Easter deals at Walmart below.

Best headphone and earbud deals at Walmart

Apple

Walmart is currently offering deep discounts on several popular headphone and earbud options, including Apple AirPods. Shop the best deals below and save on Apple AirPods, earbuds and headphones. 

Save $70 on an Apple Watch 8 at Walmart

The Apple Watch Series 8 is swim-proof, dust-proof and crack-resistant. It also comes with a new crash detection feature, which detects when the wearer is in a severe car crash and alerts emergency services of their location.

The Apple Watch 8 has a number of health-tracking features too, including an optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor for ECG, blood oxygen sensor and a new body temperature sensor. You can tap into yoga, meditation and other workout programs via Apple Fitness+. (Apple Fitness+ is a subscription service. It costs $9.99 a month; Apple Watch buyers get the first month free.) 

Apple Watch 8 (41mm) (GPS), $329 (reduced from $399)

The Apple Watch SE, the most affordable model in the Apple Watch lineup, is even more affordable now at Walmart. The smartwatch offers a 40mm screen and boasts a wide range of health and fitness features. It can also be used to play music, check your tests and make calls when paired with your iPhone.

Apple Watch SE GPS (1st generation), $199 (reduced from $279)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 deal at Walmart

Samsung via Amazon

The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic comes in just two (classic) colors: black and silver. You can customize the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic with a sold-separately Samsung band of your choice. 

Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (42mm), $169 (reduced from $350)

Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (46mm), $295 (reduced from $460)

Best TV deals at Walmart

Walmart

Looking for the perfect budget TV? Head over to Walmart -- the retailer has restocked a number of its bestselling budget Roku smart TVs, Samsung TVs and more. No matter what size or resolution you need, there's a deal for you.

Here's a list of the best TV deals at Walmart. As of publication, all these deals are still available.

    • 24" Onn Roku 720p HDTV, $88 (reduced from $138)
    • 32" Onn Roku 720p HDTV, $98 (reduced from $144)
    • 32" TCL Roku 3-Series 720p HDTV, $118 (reduced from $148)
    • 32" TCL Roku 3-Series 1080p HDTV, $148 (reduced from $250)
    • 43" Hisense Roku 720p HDTV, $178 (reduced from $249)
    • 50" TCL Roku 4-Series 4K UHDTV, $238 (reduced from $248)
    • 55" TCL Roku 4-Series 4K UHDTV, $268 (reduced from $278)
    • 58" Hisense Roku 4K UHDTV, $268 (reduced from $338)
    • 65" TCL Roku 4-Series 4K UHDTV, $368 (reduced from $378)
    • 75" Samsung 'The Frame' smart TV, $1,949 (reduced from $2,999) 
    • 85" Samsung Class QN85B Neo QLED 4K Smart TV, $2,269 (reduced from $4,000)

Score a PlayStation 5 God of War Ragnarok bundle at Walmart

If you're trying to get a PlayStation 5 console, head over to the Walmart website now -- the console has been going in and out of stock over the past week. You can use the links below to head straight to the PS5 listings at Walmart and see if you can get lucky and find one.

PlayStation 5 God of War Ragnarok bundle, $559

Playstation 5 God of War Ragnarok bundle (Digital Edition), $459

Best laptop and monitor deals at Walmart

Walmart

Looking to save on a new laptop or computer monitor? Then check out Walmart's major rollbacks on laptops and gaming monitors below. 

Xbox Series X and S deals at Walmart

Microsoft

The Xbox Series X boasts 4K resolution at 120 Hz, 3D spatial sound and 1 TB of blazing fast storage (and fast load times). It's backwards compatible with thousands of Xbox games -- even your old Xbox 360 and Xbox games. 

Xbox Series X console, $499

Best The Pioneer Woman deals at Walmart in March 2023

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CBS Essentials readers haven't been able to get enough of The Pioneer Woman cookware and kitchen items. Now, Walmart has discounted tons of bestselling items from the bestselling line so that you can give your kitchen a spring refresh.

Best kitchen appliance deals at Walmart in March 2023

Walmart

Give your kitchen an inexpensive makeover this spring with these clearance-priced essentials and appliances. Want even more sale-priced kitchen finds? Check out our article on the best Walmart kitchen deals.

Best Walmart health and fitness deals in March 2023

Walmart

Get healthy this spring at Walmart -- all sorts of great exercise equipment, apparel and more are on sale now. Whether you're looking to build a home gym or looking to get outside and ride a bike, Walmart has it all.

Best Walmart home and patio deals in March 2023

Your spring home makeover continues at Walmart with these incredible deals on bedding, vacuums, organizational shelves and more.

  • Four-piece rattan patio furniture set, $216 (reduced from $448)
  • Three-piece sectional patio furniture set, $360 (reduced from $390)
  • The Pioneer Woman 4-piece comforter set, $69
  • Shark Navigator XL multi-surface vacuum, $97 (reduced from $199)
  • Shark Vertex cordless stick vacuum, $194 (reduced from $349)
  • Dyson V7 Advanced cordless vacuum cleaner, $230 (reduced from $393
  • Shark EZ robot vacuum, $298 (reduced from $399)
  • Shark Vacmop cordless vacuum and mop, $60 (reduced from $79)
  • Rattan bar cabinet with wine holder, $359
  • Workpro freestanding storage shelves, $150
  • Bissell Spot Clean Pro Heat Pet portable carpet cleaner, $98 (reduced from $118)

Get the most popular patio set at Walmart for $216

Save $258 on this outdoor patio set at Walmart. Walmart

Looking to makeover your outdoor living space this spring? Head on over to Walmart -- the Walmart website that is -- because we found a really fantastic deal on a top-rated rattan patio set under $200. CBS Essentials readers are going crazy for it: It's our bestselling patio deal of 2023 by far.

Right now you can get this 4.6-star rated patio set by Costway that includes two single chairs with cushions (23.5'' x 25'' x 31''), a loveseat with cushion (43.5'' x 25''x 31'') and a tempered glass-top coffee table (35'' x 18'' x 17.5''). The washable cushions are available four colors: turquoise, red, navy and black.

Says one Walmart reviewer: "This patio furniture looks great and is very comfortable. All the pieces and hardware were clearly marked and the assembly instructions were easy to follow. Very well satisfied."

Rattan 4-piece patio furniture set, $216 (reduced from $448)

Pick up this adorable patio set from The Pioneer Woman

Walmart

Are you looking for a new patio furniture set to make your garden come alive, without spending hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars on something new? Walmart's gorgeous patio and garden collection from The Pioneer Woman has the answer for you with high-quality, affordable patio items that add country charm and vintage décor to your backyard. 

The bright colors on this patio furniture from The Pioneer Woman at Walmart will make your yard the center of attention, and the high-quality material means the lightweight garden bistro set will last for years to come. The table features a traditional lattice pattern, while the two chairs have comfortable, ergonomic backrests. The powder-coated finish is both rust-resistant and fade-resistant, and it can handle almost any weather.

The Pioneer Woman Goldie 3-piece cast aluminum garden bistro set, $198

Best deals on baby and kids items at Walmart

Walmart has tons of top-rated baby and children's products on sale now.

Best online clearance deals at Walmart in March 2023

Shop these major clearance deals now for even more savings this spring. Walmart has a ton of great clearance items that are up to 65% off right now.

Best tech clearance deals at Walmart

Walmart is offering deep clearance discounts on tons of tech including laptops, speakers and more.

Best home clearance deals at Walmart

Save on everything you need for spring cleaning and refreshing your home, including desk chairs, storage options, vacuums and more.

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