Since its inception in 2018, the PCMag Deals team has been dedicated to saving our readers money on the best electronics sales out there, especially for laptops. During our careful curation process, we consider different budgets, use cases, and the frequency with which we see particular configurations on sale. We've got our eyes on all major retailers and always want to find you the best discount. More often than not, we select products that have been tested and vetted in the PC Labs by our experts, whose deep experience helps them determine whether or not a model is worth your money.
If it’s been a while since your last upgrade, we've tested and reviewed the best laptops out there, and you’ll be pleased to find all the progress made in screen resolution, memory capacity, processor power (especially for Mac stans ready to step up to an Apple M2 or M3 chip), and battery capability. If you’re currently locked to the nearest outlet because your old battery no longer holds a charge, many models on the market today (especially lightweight Chromebooks) can go for a full day or longer on a single charge.Check out these deals on all kinds of laptops, which you can easily take with you during your out-of-town travels for work or play.
(If you're on the fence about a new laptop, check our list of the best desktop deals out there today.)
Best Gaming Laptop Deals
Budget gamers shouldn’t miss out on the MSI Bravo 15 with a Ryzen 5 CPU and an RTX 4050 GPU, which will easily handle your 1080p gaming needs. Need more power? Check out the Asus ROG Zephyrus 9 with a 14-inch OLED display, RTX 4070 GPU, and 32GB of RAM. This will handle gaming in 4K, rendering 3D models, editing videos, and more.
This Asus TUF Gaming laptop is a powerful gaming rig that is competitively priced for a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU and an RTX 4070 GPU. The 15.6-inch display has a 1080 resolution with a quick 144Hz refresh rate, but if you want higher definition to be able to take advantage of your GPU, you’ll need to use a decent 4K monitor. The 1TB SSD gives you plenty of storage space for your games, game captures, and more. This model supports up to 32GB of RAM for those who plan on engaging in more resource-intensive tasks like 3D rendering.
The MSI Bravo 15 is perfectly priced for a budget configuration that will handle your 1080p gaming needs. The 15.6-inch display has a FHD resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate for smooth, crisp gameplay and supports AMD FreeSync. Aesthetically speaking, the all-plastic construction and single-color keyboard won’t amaze anyone, but it gets the job done.Our expert and gave it the Editors' Choice award for “solid 1080p gaming performance and good battery life and speakers.”
This Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop has a generous 16-inch display with a 2,560-by-1,600 resolution and a rapid 240Hz refresh rate, which will render your gameplay in glorious QHD+ that is free of lagging and screen tearing. The RTX 4060 graphics card will run modern-day titles with ease, and the 32GB of RAM pairs nicely with the powerful Intel Ultra 9 processor to ensure you have enough bandwidth for multitasking programs and performing resource-intensive tasks such as photo and video editing. Our expert and gave it high marks for its performance and long battery life, calling it “a premium gaming experience and a surprisingly good value.” Stretch that value even further with a solid discount.
More Gaming Laptop Deals
MSI Bravo 15 Ryzen 5 RTX 4050 512GB SSD 16GB RAM Laptop for $774.99 (List Price $999.99)
Asus TUF Intel i7 RTX 4070 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6" Laptop for $1,049.99 (List Price $1,399.99)
Asus ROG Zephyrus Ryzen 9 RTX 4070 1TB 14" OLED 3K Laptop for $1,699.99 (List Price $1,999.99)
Dell G16 Intel i7 RTX 4050 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 16" Laptop for $854.99 With Code SAVE10
Alienware m16 R2 Intel Ultra 9 RTX 4060 1TB SSD Laptop for $1,349.99 With Code SAVE10
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Ryzen 7 RTX 4070 1TB SSD 16" Laptop for $1,499.99 (List Price $1,769.99)
HP Omen Intel i9 RTX 4060 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 16.1" Laptop for $999.99 (List Price $1,399.99)
HP Victus Ryzen 5 RTX 3050 512GB SSD 15.6" Laptop for $669.99 (List Price $999.99)
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Best Budget Laptop Deals
These laptops ring up at less than $1,000 and will easily tackle daily tasks. Our top budget laptop deal picks include theDell Inspiron 15 3520 with an Intel i3 and 8GB of RAM, which is sufficient for casual tasks like web surfing and document processing. Folks who are geared toward productivity and working from home should look at the Asus Vivobook Pro 15 with a 15.6-inch OLED display, an Intel Ultra 7 CPU, and an RTX 3050 GPU, capable of design tasks and more.
Inspiron is one of Dell’s most well-known lines and this Inspiron 15 3520 is a 15.6-inch laptop with a 1080p display that is suitable for daily use. This line receives military-grade testing to ensure durability and reliability during regular use and the inclusion of Windows 11 streamlines the user experience with your own personal AI assistant and a modern interface. A multitude of ports are available to connect to your other devices, so it’s easy to add a secondary display or plug in your phone or flash drive to transfer files. This particular model is better suited for casual use like web browsing and email drafting as you'll likely want a more powerful processor and more RAM for tasks and applications that require more resources.
As far as budget laptops go, this Asus Aspire Vero offers great specs for the price. Its performance won’t blow you out of the water if you’re trying to run resource-intensive programs like Photoshop, but for a computer that allows you to multitask between streaming platforms and classwork, the Acer Aspire Vero will do a fine job. Also included is a handy laptop sleeve to keep your laptop secure with room for a notepad, USB flash drive, pens, and pencils while you’re out and about.
The high-resolution 15.6-inch AMOLED display makes it easy to recommend the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 for content consumption. However, one of the best features of this line is the ability to act as a larger or extended display with the DeX (Samsung DEsktop X) App. You can also seamlessly connect to your other Galaxy devices in proximity, copying a line of text on your mobile or tablet and pasting it on a completely different device, for example.
More Budget Laptop Deals
Dell Inspiron 15 3520 Intel i3 512GB SSD 15.6" Laptop for $251.99 With Code SAVE10
Acer Aspire Vero Intel i7 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6" Laptop for $569.99 (List Price $799.99)
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Intel i7 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6" Laptop for $549.99 (List Price $899.99)
Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Intel Ultra 7 RTX 3050 1TB Laptop for $899.99 (List Price $1,299.99)
Asus Vivobook 16X F1605 Intel i5 512GB SSD 16GB RAM Laptop for $449.99 (List Price $549.99)
Dell Inspiron 16 5640 Intel 7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 2.5K Laptop for $674.99 With Code SAVE10
HP Pavilion 15 Intel i7 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6" Laptop for $679.99 (List Price $919.99)
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Best 2-in-1 and Touch-Screen Laptop Deals
Transforming from tablet to laptop or just incorporating a touch screen for a more intuitive user interface, 2-in-1s are versatile devices. If you don't need the 360-degree hinge, a touch laptop is a more affordable option. Users on a budget should take a look at the Lenovo IdeaPad 1i, which is accessible to those on even the tightest of budgets and suited for casual use. Our midrange pick is the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 with a Ryzen 7 Pro CPU and 16GB of RAM for those looking to boost their productivity.
Powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 PRO processor, this Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 3 is geared towards productivity. This will make a capable WFH configuration just as long as you don’t have an excessive amount of files and programs that are saved locally. Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice AI noise-suppression, and a FHD camera make for crisp, clear video calls so that your Zoom meetings are at maximum efficiency. The included Active Pen is useful for note taking, signing documents, and more. At the end of the day, you can undock this device and use the 360-degree hinge to position the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 in tent formation so you can view your favorite streaming platforms in 1,920-by-1,200 resolution.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1i has an Intel i3 processor, a 256GB SSD, and 8GB of RAM. This 15.6-inch laptop is adequate for casual computing and is small enough that you can slip it into your bag and take it along with you. A number of ports, including HDMI, USB-C, and a built-in media reader, make it easy to connect your peripherals—whether that’s a secondary display or to download photos and videos.
A vivid 15.6-inch AMOLED touch screen, Intel Core 7 CPU, and 16GB of RAM make this Samsung Galaxy Book 4 360 a great choice for creatives and students. The 360-degree hinge enables seamless transition between tablet and laptop, and the addition of a compatible S-Pen opens up a world of creative and note-taking possibilities. If you already have Galaxy devices, you can use them in conjunction with the Galaxy Book 4 360 to extend the display, start a project on one device, and seamlessly continue working on another one.
More 2-in-1 and Touch Deals
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Ryzen 7 Pro 256GB 13.3" 2-in-1 Laptop for $639.00 (List Price $2,009.00)
Lenovo IdeaPad 1i Intel i3 256GB SSD 15.6" Touch Laptop for $329.99 (List Price $499.99)
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 Intel i7 512GB 15.6" 2-in-1 Laptop for $999.99 (List Price $1,349.99)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Intel 5 512GB SSD 14" 2-in-1 Laptop for $604.99 (List Price $819.99)
HP Envy x360 Ryzen 7 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 14" 2-in-1 Laptop for $829.99 (List Price $1,049.99)
Asus Zenbook 14X OLED Intel i9 RTX 3050 1TB Touch Laptop for $1,149.99 (List Price $1,499.99)
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