UPDATE: Apr. 15, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest and greatest laptop deals.
The only thing better than a great laptop is a great laptop that fits your budget. Nowadays, even cheap PCs pack the specs to help you tackle whatever's on your to-do list, whether it's work, school assignments, watching Netflix, or just endlessly browsing social media. If you're looking to pick up a new laptop (but don't necessarily want to wipe your savings account in one go), we're compiling a weekly list of the best deals on laptops across major retailers right here. Read on for our top picks as of April 15 (categorized by price, then listed in alphabetical order).
Laptop deals under $300
This is prime territory for entry-level Chromebooks with Intel Celeron N Series processors, embedded MultiMediaCard (eMMC) flash storage, and 11- to 14-inch displays that are geared toward light multitasking.
Why we like it
It won't blow you away with its processing power or low-res display, but according to our friends over at PCMag(opens in a new tab) (which is owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis), this 15-inch Lenovo laptop from 2022 earns points for its all-day battery life and durable build. A $130 price drop at Best Buy(opens in a new tab) makes it a good value: You'll pay just $199.99 instead of its usual $329.99 MSRP. Note that it comes with three free months of Xbox Game Pass (worth $29.97), though we wouldn't recommend playing any games on it besides The Sims or Minecraft on low graphics settings.
More laptop deals under $300
Acer Aspire 3 (Intel Core i3-1115G4, 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $299.99
$449.99(save $150)Acer Chromebook 314 Touch (Intel Celeron N4000, 4GB LPDDR4, 64GB eMMC)(opens in a new tab) — $183
$299.99(save $116.99)Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c, 4GB LPDDR4X, 64GB eMMC)(opens in a new tab) — $248.92
$429.99(save $191.07)Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop (Intel Pentium Silver N5030, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $249.99
$329.99(save $80)Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go (Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC)(opens in a new tab) — $208
$299.99(save $91.99)
Laptop deals under $600
A bit of a catch-all, this price range often includes bare-bones gaming laptops, upgraded Chromebooks, and 2-in-1 PCs with solid-state drive (SSD) storage and 15- to 17-inch displays.
Why we like it
This thin hybrid laptop from Dell's Inspiron line has an unusually deep clearance discount as part of the brand's Spring Sale Event(opens in a new tab) — it's nearly 50% off. It comes with a 14-inch 1080p display, an ExpressCharge tool that takes it to 80% battery power in just an hour, and a decent amount of storage for this price point.
More laptop deals under $600
Acer Aspire 5 (AMD Ryzen 3 5300U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $379.99
$479.99(save $100)HP Chromebook x360 14c-cc0013dx (Intel Core i3-1115G4, 8GB RAM, 128BG SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $499
$699(save $200)HP Laptop 15z-ef3000 (AMD Ryzen 5 5625U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $369.99
$719.99(save $350)HP Pavilion x360 (Intel Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $499.99
$829.99(save $330)Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $479
$576.99(save $97.99)Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $539.99
$829.99(save $290)Lenovo Yoga 6 (AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $549.99
$749.99(save $200)Lenovo Yoga 7i (Intel Evo Core i5-1240P, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $599.99
$999.99(save $400)Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 (Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $599.99
$699.99(save $100)
Laptop deals under $900
Think Microsoft Surface Laptops, Samsung Galaxy Books, and older-generation Apple MacBook Airs on sale.
Why we like it
This is the 13-inch MacBook Air from 2020 with an M1 chip, a sleek fanless design, and an 18-hour battery life — you may recall it nabbing a Mashable's Choice Award upon release. Its base configuration is on sale at the record-low price of $799.99 at Best Buy(opens in a new tab), which is about $200 off its usual retail price of $999.
More laptop deals under $900
Acer Nitro 5 (Intel Core i5-11400H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $749.99
$1,049.99(save $300)Acer Swift 3 (Intel Core i7-1165G7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $649.99
$929.99(save $280)HP ENVY Laptop 17t-cr000 (Intel Core i5-1240P, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $699.99
$1,099.99(save $400)HP ENVY x360 2-in-1 Laptop (AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $799.99
$1,129.99(save $330)HP Pavilion Laptop 15t-eg200 (Intel Core i7-1255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $629.99
$999.99(save $370)Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $800.99
$1,299.99(save $499)Microsoft Surface Laptop 5, 13.5-inch (Intel Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $899.99
$999.99(save $100)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro (Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $638.70
$999.99(save $361.29)Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 (Intel Evo Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $699.99
$959.99(save $250)
Laptop deals over $900
Here's where you'll find souped-up gaming laptops from Dell and ASUS, newer Apple MacBooks, and other workhorses with several-hundred-dollar discounts.
Why we like it
Not to be outdone by Amazon's $800 discount on a dual-screen ASUS ROG gaming laptop(opens in a new tab) last week, Best Buy(opens in a new tab) just put a 1TB configuration of last year's Acer Predator Helios 300 on sale for $700 off. (You'll pay $1,399.99 instead of $2,099.99.) Per PCMag(opens in a new tab), it packs a "bright, colorful 144Hz display" and "peppy" performance.
More laptop deals over $900
Apple MacBook Pro, 13-inch (Apple M2 chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $1,149
$1,299(save $150)Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (Apple M1 Pro chip, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $1,999
$2,499(save $500)ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 Flip OLED (Intel Evo Core i7-12700H, Intel Arc A370M, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $999.99
$1,399.99(save $400)Dell Inspiron 14 Laptop (Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $999.99
$1,449.99(save $450)Dell XPS 15 Laptop (Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $1,249
$1,899(save $650)Lenovo Yoga 9i (Intel Evo Core i7-1260P, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $1,349.99
$1,749.99(save $400)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 5G (Intel Core i5-1130G7, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $979.99
$1,399.99(save $420)Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro (Intel Core i5-1240P, 8GB RAM, 512 GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $979
$1,249.99(save $270.99)Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 (Intel Evo Core i7-1360P, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $1,599.99
$1,899.99(save $300)
