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If you’re on the hunt for a brand new laptop without spending a fortune, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re looking for lightning fast gaming rig, a portable 2-in-1, or a barebones Chromebook, we’ve curated a list of the best laptop deals available right now, using our finely honed editorial judgement to only recommend truly compelling deals on worthwhile notebooks.
If you’re looking for an especially juicy deal, one of our writers’ favorite super-tiny ThinkPad laptops is on sale for $549, a truly remarkable deal. We dig it so much that he wrote a post of its own about the sale, so be sure to check it out if you’re on the hunt for powerful, portable, yet affordable laptop! If it fits your budget, this is truly an exceptional deal.
For even more notebook options, check out our roundup of the best laptops. We’ve got can’t-miss picks for every use case and budget, putting our thousands of hours of hands-on testing to work for you.
The best laptop deals today
Everyday laptops
Sometimes all you need is an everyday, no-frills laptop for browsing the web and checking e-mail. If you’re in the market for such a machine, check out our picks below.
Lenovo 14 Slim 7, Intel Core i7-1260P CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/14-inch 1800p display, $699 ($400 off at B&H)
Dell XPS 13 Laptop, Intel Core i5-1230U CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/8GB RAM/256GB SSD/13.4-inch 1200p display, $599 ($200 off at Dell)
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, Intel Core i3-1215U CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/8GB RAM/128GB SSD/13.5-inch 1504p touch display, $1,099 ($220 off at HP)
Microsoft Surface Pro 9, Intel Core i5-1235U CPU/16GB RAM/256GB SSD/13-inch 1920p touch display, $999.99 ($540 off at Best Buy)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11, Intel Core i5-1335U CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/16GB RAM/256GB SSD/14-inch 1200p display, $1,319.45 ($1,079.55 off at Lenovo)
Inspiron 15 Laptop, AMD Ryzen 7 5700U CPU/AMD Radeon graphics/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p display, $449.99 ($200 off at Dell)
XPS 15 Laptop, Intel Core i7-13700H CPU/Intel Arc A370M graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/15.6-inch 1200p display, $1,199 ($300 off at Dell)
Lenovo IdeaPad 1, AMD Ryzen 5 5500U CPU/AMD Radeon Vega 7 graphics/8GB RAM/256GB SSD/14-inch 1080p display, $229.99 ($190 off at Microcenter)
My top pick: The Dell XPS 13 is a great everyday laptop for the price. The Intel Core i5-12300U CPU will allow you to zip right through productivity tasks as well as day-to-day use. Plus, the 13.4-inch 1200p display has a maximum brightness of 500 nits, which means you can expect a really vibrant picture. It also weighs just 2.59 pounds, making it the ideal travel companion.
Gaming laptops
Whether you’re looking to catch up on some gaming after work or between classes, we’ve got a pretty solid list of gaming laptop recommendations below. The refresh rates on these machines are absolutely bananas and I mean that in the best way possible.
MSI Thin GF63, Intel Core i5-11400H CPU/Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p display, $608 ($91 off at Walmart)
HP Omen, Intel Core i7-13700HX CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/17.3-inch 1440p display, $1,649.99 ($750 off at eBay)
Gigabyte Gaming Laptop, Intel Core i7-12650H CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p display, $799.99 ($300 off at Best Buy)
G16 Gaming Laptop, Intel Core i7-12700H CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/16-inch 1600p display, $949.99 ($450 off at Dell)
Lenovo Legion Slim 5i Gen 8, Intel Core i7-13700H CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/16-inch 1600p display, $1,299.99 ($330 off at Lenovo)
My top pick: For the ultimate gaming experience, shoot for the HP Omen. Thanks to the Intel Core i7-13700HX CPU and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, you’ll be able to breeze through most modern games on the High or Ultra graphics preset. The 17.3-inch 1440p display also has a crazy high refresh rate of 240Hz, which means you can expect lusciously smooth visuals.
2-in-1 laptops
2-in-1 laptops (aka convertibles) are great because they’re so lightweight and versatile. All you have to do is swing the screen around 360 degrees and boom! You’ve got a tablet. If you’re on the hunt for a super portable laptop, then check out the carefully curated list below.
Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, Intel Core i7-1360P CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/15.6-inch 1080 display, $999.99 ($550 off at Best Buy)
Dell Inspiron 2-in-1, Intel Core i7-1260P CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/16-inch 1200p touch display, $899.99 ($350 off at Best Buy)
Lenovo Yoga 7i, Intel Core i5-1335U CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/8GB RAM/512GB SSD/14-inch 1400p touch display, $679.99 ($170 off at Lenovo)
Dell XPS 2-in-1 Laptop, Intel Core i7-1250U CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/13-inch 1920p touch display, $1,499 ($260 off at Dell)
HP Envy 2-in-1, AMD Ryzen 7 7730U CPU/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p touch display, $649.99 ($400 off at Best Buy)
My top pick: The Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 is a fantastic pick because it’s powerful enough for solid productivity and the 1200p display is both spacious and touch-enabled.
Laptop deal buying tips
If you’ve shopped online before for laptop deals you’re probably aware that there’s a vast range of laptop configurations available.
A good place to start is with the processor. Buy laptops with Intel 12-series Core chips or higher, such as the Core i5-12510U, or the Core i7-13800H; or go with an AMD Ryzen processor (but not an AMD Athlon or A-series chip). Avoid laptops with Pentium or Celeron processors unless it’s a Chromebook (running Chrome OS). You’re going to need to pay attention with gaming laptops, too, as some GPUs, like the RTX 4050 Ti, don’t offer much boost over their RTX 3xxx-series cousins, and Nvidia has dropped the Max-Q designation on certain low-power options.
Display resolution is a gotcha. If you see a laptop labeled as “HD” resolution that means 1366-by-768 and often isn’t worth your time for a laptop under 13 inches unless the deal is absolutely standout. What you want is “Full HD” or “FHD,” which means 1080p.
Don’t buy laptops with under 4GB of RAM or 128GB of SSD storage—though on a Chromebook, this configuration is acceptable. We have more explanation in our laptops versus Chromebooks buying guide, as well as in our primer on how to buy a budget laptop without getting screwed. Also watch out for eMMC storage, which is something we don’t recommend for a Windows laptop but works fine for a Chromebook.
Reviews can be helpful. Even if you can’t find a review of a specific configuration, try related models. They’ll often give you a good idea of the build quality and performance. Also buy from brands you trust. Amazon’s daily laptop deals right now are full of brands we’ve never tested or talked to (Broage, Teclast, DaySky, Jumper) and it’s just a good idea to be wary.
Most older laptops will run Windows 10, and that’s fine—there’s no rush to upgrade. Windows 10 in S Mode, though annoying, can be switched out of easily if you find it on a budget laptop. If you want to buy a Windows 10 PC with the intent of upgrading it to Windows 11, we recommend you start here with a list of older laptops that are Windows 11-eligible.
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Author: Ashley Biancuzzo, Associate Editor
Ashley is a professional writer and editor with a strong background in tech and pop culture. She has written for high traffic websites such as Polygon, Kotaku, StarWars.com, and Nerdist. In her off time, she enjoys playing video games, reading science fiction novels, and hanging out with her rescue greyhound.
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