Walmart Deals of the Day: 50% Off a Previous-Gen Samsung Smartwatch
Walmart offers serious savings on everything from top tech to kitchen essentials. But with literally thousands of deals to sift through, you may need a little help finding the true bargains. That's what CNET is here for, and our dedicated deals team is bringing you the very best deals you can shop every day. For today, May 20, those include a budget-friendly Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 that's on sale for just $100, a seven-in-one Instant Pot multicooker that's over $40 off and a portable Jackery power station that you can pick up for $200.
This 2021 Samsung smartwatch is now three generations old, but it's a great option for those on a tight budget who don't want to spend $300 or more on the latest model. It's equipped with a 40mm display and 16GB of onboard storage, and still has all the basic features you need. These include tons of fitness tracking functions like preset workout modes, sleep tracking and even a built-in ECG, as well as some convenient smart features like on-wrist notifications and support for tons of Android apps. Both the black and pink gold variants are on sale.
This versatile multicooker has seven different cooking functions, which makes it an excellent addition to your kitchen if you're short on space. It can pressure cook, slow cook, steam, sautee, keep warm and make rice or yogurt as well. Plus, it has a large seven-quart capacity so you can whip up meals for the whole family or make snacks for a crowd. It also takes the guesswork out of recipes with built-in presets for soups, poultry, eggs, beans and more. The pot and lid are also dishwasher-safe for a quick cleanup, and at less than a foot tall, it's easy to store as well.
This portable power station lets you charge your devices while you're off the grid, which makes it perfect for car camping trips and days at the lake. It has a 293Wh capacity, which is enough to charge your camera over a dozen times or your phone more than twice, and it supports 300W AC output power. Plus, you can fully recharge it in just about three hours. This bundle also comes with car battery cables, which can help you get back on the road in just 40 minutes or less.
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