Walmart's winning early Black Friday: $89 AirPods, a killer Dyson deal and more

Your winter wardrobe isn't complete without this plaid button-down shirt. It has a slightly oversize fit and a curved hem to flatter a variety of shapes, and it's ideal for layering with tees and jackets. Plus, it comes in 17 plaid shades and patterns — and it's as little as just $17. (And yes, that means you can buy more than one color!)

If you're dreading fall cleanup, we have your new best friend right here: A chain saw. But not just any chain saw — a little less Leatherface and a little more Polly Pocket, this compact cutie packs quite a punch. It's battery-powered, so you can take it to the farthest reaches of your backyard, and it can slay wayward branches and spindly overgrown trees with ease.

Feeling chilly already? Turn up the temperature with this bestselling portable space heater. Thanks to its compact size, you can keep it under your desk or place it by your feet while you watch TV at home to warm up in seconds. As for safety, it has an innovative tilt-detection sensor that improves accuracy and reliability for better tip-over protection.

As fall approaches, you'll love having a toasty, cozy space where you can curl up. Whether you're planning for long afternoons camped out on the couch, snuggled in bed or wrapped up on the porch, this 50-by-60-inch blankie will swaddle you in warmth and comfort throughout the fall and winter months (and potentially help you save big on your heating bill). It offers low-, medium- and high-temperature modes.

Dread having to lug around an obscenely heavy vacuum up and down the stairs? With this lightweight Dyson V8 Absolute stick vac, you don't have to. It's super sleek and even transforms to a handheld with just the push of a button. It also has a conical brush bar, which prevents hair from getting tangled around it (so you can clean pet beds and upholstery without fear of jamming). And best of all, it's cordless! "I absolutely love this Dyson!" raved a five-star fan. "We are a pet-friendly home and this collects all the dog hair and dandruff."

This knife block set from foodie-favorite Carote has everything you need to get to cookin'. It includes an 8-inch chef knife, an 8-inch bread knife, a 7-inch santoku knife, a 5-inch utility knife, a 3.5-inch paring knife, six steak knives, kitchen shears, a sharpening steel and a hardwood knife block.

Looking for more foodie faves? Here are some recommendations from our resident baking pro.

This lightweight hard-shell luggage set is everything you need to stay organized while getting away. Each case — a 20", a 24" and a 28" — has four-way spinner wheels and an adjustable handle for easy maneuvering, plus TSA-approved locks for added security.

Check out some of our other travel faves from Walmart here.

Don't let this lightweight vacuum fool you — shoppers say it's a "powerhouse." And it's popular, too. Just since yesterday, over 1,000 people have bought it! The vac's Helix dirt separation system helps keep filters fresh and new for longer, and five height settings allow cleaning on almost any surface. Plus, its bagless, large-capacity dirt tank holds enough debris that you can clean the whole house without having to stop to empty it.

"I love this vacuum. It sucks up everything, and I mean everything: It will suck the carpet up," said one impressed customer. "I have little kids and they dirty up everything. My last vac I had, which was a Dirt Devil, didn't operate this well. Definitely would recommend!"

A decent vacuum can cost an arm and a leg these days, so the fact that this top-selling multitasker is just $220 — that's 45% off — is pretty mind-blowing. It comes with some extra goodies too, including a 3-in-1 cleaning tool that both mops and vacuums and a bottle of cleaning solution. 

To prep your "home away from home" for the messy winter months, you'll need to, um, get Tuff. This stuff works on a range of car surfaces, including fabric, carpet and vinyl, to give your interiors a rejuvenating refresh. Simply cover the area with the spray, let it sit, scrub and wipe it away to reveal a bright and shiny result.

Jay Leno knows a thing or two about cars — it's estimated the late-night legend owns around 180 different vehicles(!), which amounts to a whole lot of upkeep. So we trust his expertise when it comes to car detailing, and his eponymous conditioner is ideal for protecting and restoring your interior leather surfaces to a softer and more supple finish while also preventing aging and cracking. It also won't leave an unpleasant oily, greasy finish.

The proper tire pressure is essential for on-the-road safety, whether you're driving or biking. This tire inflator ensures you'll always be riding smart, with four pre-set modes (car, bicycle, motorcycle and sporting equipment) to inflate to the correct capacity. There's even an automatic shut-off sensor, so you never have to worry about anything going pop.

We're sure you're familiar with how fantastic AirPods are — but if you'd like a refresher, we're here to help. These top-selling earbuds have hundreds of thousands of five-star ratings, thanks to their clear, rich sound quality and convenient cord-free design. Plus they're easy to use and connect to any of your other Apple devices. Nab them while they're just over 30% off!

Check out our roundup of the best wireless earbuds for more. 

Including a year of Microsoft 365 gratis, this bestselling model is tailor-made for a student or home office worker. And let's be honest: the price just can’t be beat. Sure, it isn’t the most powerful laptop you can buy (we're talking 4GB of RAM and a 128GB solid state hard drive), but for word processing, web surfing, video streaming and social media, it’s more than enough. Happy buyers have lauded the fantastic battery life, crisp and bright visuals and easy set-up, making this an all-around solid buy.

Think this is just a slightly larger version of your phone? Think again. With a 3:2 aspect ratio compared to the iPhone's 2:1, the iPad Mini is much wider and, for those who use their tablets to read, can fit more text and feels more like a book or magazine in your hand. Speaking of "hand-y," it's much less cumbersome than the full-size iPad, making it great for travel or slipping into a backpack for your commute.

What’s so great about this computer? Simply put: With a speedy Intel Core i3 Dual-Core chip (10th generation) built in, 8GB of memory, 256GB of onboard storage and the latest version of MacOS, it’s a beast. It’s also incredibly lightweight at just under 3 pounds.

Check out our tech editor's roundup of the best laptops for additional options.

With features like 4K upscaling, over 30 million pixels of viewing quality, Neo Quantum HDR and Dolby Atmos sound, you'll feel absolutely immersed in your favorite shows, movies and games when watching this Samsung stunner. And speaking of games — the Samsung Gaming Hub enables you to connect to a whole world of gaming even without a console, bringing a ton of video games right to your fingertips.

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree... you're saving me so much money! That's the carol you'll be singing when you snap up this cute holiday conifer, which will fill any snug space without emptying out your wallet. A bestselling faux tree for under $30? That decks our halls, indeed.

Air fry your heart out with this four-quart wonder, comes with four functions: air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate, each of which performed well in our tests. The basket is deep — enough to fit chunkier chicken — and easy to clean. If you're feeding a large brood, yes, you may be better served by a larger model, but this 4-quart basket is perfect for singletons, couples or a pair of hungry, hungry housemates.

The word Aid in its name isn't a throwaway — this timeless kitchen standby will do all the heavy lifting for you whether you're cooking or baking a culinary treat. Score $100 off right now at Walmart on the 4.5-quart, tilt-head model. Choose from a half-dozen different colors, including this match-anything silver.

Just going away for a long weekend jaunt? This overnight bag is the perfect travel companion, able to fit several changes of clothes along with your chargers, toiletries, Kindle... well, you get the point. It even comes with a waterproof PVC-lined pocket for wet or dirty clothes and multiple internal compartments for all your organizational needs.

There's nothing cozier in the colder months than a comfy oversized sweatshirt to snuggle up into as the temperatures start to drop. This highly rated favorite comes in several different colors, all on sale for $18 off. Stock up on a few and build out your winter wardrobe!

If you'd like to putter around the house in total comfort this fall and winter, we suggest picking up a pair (or two) of these popular fleece-lined CrocsThey'll keep your feet cozy and both the neutral colors and laid-back style make them easy to pair with any casual outfit.

While there are many whitening strips on the market, these standbys excel in their ability to take 15 years of even the most stubborn stains off your teeth, whitening your smile an insane 25 times better than a typical whitening toothpaste. Each kit comes with 28 whitening strips — half for your top teeth and the others for your bottom teeth — for 14 half-hour treatments.

Let Elsa, Tiana, Ariel, Mirabel, Moana and some of their pals join in on the holiday fun. Build a small scene for each princess — Ariel's undersea palace and Moana's boat, for example — then flip over the box to play the built-in board game with up to five players.

The Shark Navigator is super lightweight, so you can take it with you from room to room without it feeling like a workout session. And when you have to get into those hard-to-reach spaces like stairs, furniture and your car, the lift-away detachable pod will allow you to make them spick-and-span lickety-split. All that for over $100 off? Sounds like a mega deal to us.

If you want to stay fresh on the go, a packable, portable water flosser is a fantastic option for your travels. This pick from Sejoy washes away bacteria and food residue with ease, offering three different flossing modes (soft, standard and robust) to tackle even the most stubborn remainders of your meals. It can even be used for up to a month on a single charge.

Leaf blowers make raking a thing of the past, but many models are heavy, require corded power, blow off noxious exhaust or suffer from any number of other inconveniences. This pick, however, offers a lightweight, clean-running, cordless alternative that makes tackling the peskiest of yard chores a fall breeze.

If the board game lover in your life doesn't have this classic in their game night arsenal, you can rectify that immediately for a mere $10. 'Clue' is the gift that keeps on giving for family fun, and the whole clan will enjoy doing their detective work to figure out just what really happened to Mr. Boddy. Plus, it makes a fabulous Secret Santa/White Elephant gift, too.

Give the gift of a little TLC with this soothing spa set, which includes bubble bath, hand soap, body lotion, shower gel, bath soap and face cream all for just $22. Each item comes in a relaxing lavender set and are made with moisturizing, calming ingredients like vitamin E and sunflower seed oil.