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Best Laptop Deals: Save Big on Work, School and Gaming Laptops

There are many excellent laptop deals right now, and we've collected a few of our favorites.

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$330 at Best Buy
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Acer Aspire 3: $330
Save $270
$350 at Best Buy
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HP 15 laptop: $350
Save $150
$450 at Best Buy
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Dell Inspiron 14: $450
Save $250
$726 at Amazon
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Acer Nitro 5: $726
Save $74
$839 at Lenovo
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Lenovo Yoga 7i 16: $839
Save $300
$950 at Dell
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Dell G15: $950
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$1,200 at Best Buy
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M2 MacBook Air 15: $1,200
Save $300
$1,168 at Lenovo
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Lenovo Legion Slim 5: $1,168
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$1,800 at Best Buy
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5: $1,800
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If you've been holding off on buying a new laptop because you're worried about the cost, you'll be happy to know that there are a lot of excellent laptop deals you can take advantage of. Even if you want something high-end like an Apple MacBook or Dell gaming laptop, you'll very likely find something that fits your needs. That's why we've collected our favorite deals and shared them below for you to check out.

Be sure to grab anything you like quickly since deals tend to expire regularly. Because of that, we'll be updating the article as we find better deals, so be sure to check back if you don't find something that fits your needs.

Best laptop deals and PC sales

Acer

The Acer Aspire 3 is a solid mid-range option with budget pricing. It has a mid-range AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, which is a processor that can easily handle most productivity and day-to-day tasks. There's also 512GB of storage and 8GB, although the latter is slightly on the lower end, which isn't a deal breaker but something to keep in mind.

HP

The HP 15 laptop has an entry-level Intel Core i3-1215U, which will work fine for the majority of productivity costs. It also has a large, 15.6-inch screen running an FHD resolution and, more importantly, 8GB of RAM, which is about the minimum we'd like to see. The same goes for the 256GB storage.

Dell

This configuration of the Dell Inspiron 14 is probably one of the cheapest two-in-one laptops that you're going to find. It has a 14-inch screen with a 1,920x1,200-pixel resolution and a peak 250-nit brightness, which isn't too bad. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U is also an excellent mid-range processor, and while the 8GB of RAM isn't a ton, the 512GB of storage is pretty good.

Acer

While the Acer Nitro 5 bills itself as a gaming laptop, it's a pretty great all-around laptop. It comes with a better entry-level RTX3050 which runs a 1,920x1,080-pixel resolution screen that can hit a 144Hz refresh rate. The mid-range Intel 12th Gen Core i5 processor is also pretty great, although the 8GB of RAM is a bit on the lower end.

Lenovo

The Lenovo Yoga 7i is a perfect option if you want a convertible laptop with a 16-inch screen. It has a solid 2,560x1,600-pixel resolution, a midrange Intel 13th Core i5 1335U processor and 16GB of RAM, which should give you an overall smooth experience.

Dell

If you're looking for a budget-friendly gaming laptop, the Dell G15 is an excellent option that's regularly suggested. It comes with an RTX 4060 and an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS processor, so it's a good entry-to-midrange laptop. You also get a reasonable 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

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Apple's new MacBook Air 15 is a great option if you're looking for a thin and light laptop in the Apple ecosystem that still has a relatively large screen. It comes with an M2 chip, one generation old but still very powerful, as well as 8GB and 512GB of storage, both of which are on par with what we'd expect to see from Apple at this price. You can also get up to $825 in trade-in value.

Lenovo

This configuration of the Legion Slim 5 is a solid mid-tier gaming laptop, especially since it comes with an RTX 4060 and a 13th Generation Intel Core i7-13700HX Processor. It also has a pretty excellent screen, being able to hit 165Hz refresh rate and has a 2,560x1,600-pixel resolution, both of which together might tax the GPU a bit, but at least it does give you the variability to prioritize what you need.

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This laptop is a solid choice for everyday users. It has 32GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, but where it shines is the 13.5-inch screen with 2,256x1,504-pixel full high-definition resolution. It's a good size for portability and is great for staying productive or streaming content on the go. 

What should you look for in a laptop deal?

One of the biggest things to consider is which laptop configuration is on sale. Often, with the best laptop deals, only a specific version of the laptop is on sale, and making any changes could affect the price. This means that sometimes you find the 512GB model is cheaper than the 256GB option or a similar situation.

When are the best laptop deals available?

Generally, you'll find the best laptop deals during back-to-school shopping time in late summer or early fall and a bit later in the year during annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales events. There are laptop deals throughout the year, but if you're looking for the best deal and can afford to wait, these are typically the best times to buy one.

Which retailers usually offer the best laptop deals?

You can usually find deals across a variety of retailers when it comes to laptops. Best Buy, Amazon, Newegg and other retailers tend to offer sales on more specific models, while manufacturers including HP, Lenovo and Dell usually host larger sales that cover more models and configurations. If you're looking for a specific model, you'll want to keep checking back weekly for the latest set of deals.