We’re still a few weeks away from the kickoff of Amazon’s fall Prime Day sale on Oct. 7, but you don’t have to wait until then to start saving. Major retailers like Walmart offer deals pretty much year-round, which means you’ve always got an opportunity to save big on top tech, household essentials and much more.
The true bargains aren’t always front and center, but CNET’s shopping experts are bringing you some top picks every single day. For today, Sept. 18, those include over $50 off the top-rated Fitbit Charge 6, over $350 off a midrange HP Victus 15 gaming laptop and a compact two-quart Chefman air fryer that you can grab on sale for just $45.
The Fitbit Charge 6 is our top pick for the overall best fitness tracker of 2025. It has a sleek and simple design, but doesn’t skimp on features. It boasts more than 40 preset exercise modes, as well as a built-in GPS, sleep tracking, an ECG function and more. It also has some helpful smart features like on-wrist notifications and turn-by-turn navigation. Plus, it’s waterproof up to 50 meters, and the vibrant AMOLED display is easy to see even on sunny days. It also boasts an impressive seven-day battery life. Just note that only the black color is available at this price.
This HP Victus 15 has some impressive hardware that make it great for both everyday use and basic gaming. It features a 15.6-inch IPS display with full HD resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it’s equipped with a respectable 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage and an Intel Core i5 processor, as well as Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU with 6GB of dedicated memory. It also supports Omen AI, which automatically optimizes your settings to help level up your performance.
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This basic Chefman air fryer is about as simple as they come, and an easy way to whip up quick weeknight dinners. Just set the time and temperature and toss in your wings, fries or other snacks. Plus, it gives you an alert to shake your food halfway through for even cooking. The two-quart basket is great for cooking for one or two people, and the compact 10-inch design won’t crowd your countertops. As a bonus, the basket and rack are dishwasher safe for an easy cleanup.
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