The best laptop deals you can get right now

If you want a great laptop, you’re going to have to spend a ton of money, right? Not necessarily. There are dozens of good laptops on the market at various price points. While finding the right one for your needs can seem overwhelming (some are better suited for college students, while others are ideal for gamers), that’s why we’ve come up with this list of some of the best laptop deals. currently available.

In addition to the latest deals, we’ll share the best features (and drawbacks) of each discounted model to give you more clarity during your shopping journey. And if you need to do more research, you can also check out our guides to the best laptops and top cheap laptops on the market.

Just remember that Prime Day 2022 is coming up and will start on July 12th. There’s no guarantee we’ll see great laptop deals on the model of your dreams, but it’s quite possible that we can. So if you can wait a little longer to buy a laptop, you can save some money. If not, keep reading for the best deals happening right now.

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Macbook Air

The MacBook Air equipped with Apple’s M1 processor is the best laptop for most people, offering a good combination of all the features the average laptop user needs at a reasonable price. Apple’s entry-level laptop is faster than most Windows laptops at this price point, and it handles the demand for photo and video editing apps like Photoshop and Adobe Premiere, notably compared to its Intel-powered predecessors. Thankfully, all that power doesn’t even come at the cost of battery life. In fact, we found it lasted eight to ten hours—even when we played the game. Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

Apart from offering excellent performance, the laptop comes with other good features, including a comfortable keyboard and an excellent trackpad. Just note that its 720p webcam isn’t particularly good, so if a high-resolution webcam means a lot to you, you might want to buy a separate one. Also, keep in mind that, due to the limitations of the M1 chip, you can only use one external display at a time.

The base MacBook Air with the M1 chip has 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD and starts at $999, though we often find it on sale for a bit less. Right now, for example, you can buy the base model in gray from B&H Photo for $899 (a $100 off). If you live near a micro center, you can also buy it for $829. For additional storage, the 512GB model with eight-core GPU is also on sale in rose gold on Amazon for $1,179.99 (about $70 off). You can also buy the laptop in other colors for $20 and at B&H Photo. Read our review.

Macbook Pro

At the moment, the MacBook Pro lineup includes new 14- and 16-inch models released in late 2021, and the 13-inch MacBook Pro, which saw a revision with the M2 processor in mid-2022. However, given that it was just released, we won’t see any significant discounts anytime soon.

There’s a deal on its predecessor, the 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro, which is similar to the MacBook Air and shares the same M1 processor, but with a Touch Bar. Unlike the fanless MacBook Air, it is able to last longer at peak performance because of its fan. Right now, you can buy the 13-inch MacBook Pro at Best Buy for $1,099 ($200 off) when you choose a model equipped with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Read our review of the 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro.

On the other hand, the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros come equipped with the faster M1 Pro processors, and you can move up to the M1 Max CPUs if you want to spend more money for faster performance. No matter what you get, these laptops boast incredible performance with some of the longest-lasting batteries we’ve tested yet. Right now, the model equipped with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is a $200 discount at Best Buy, instead selling for $1,799. You can save $200 when you buy the 14-inch model with 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD from Amazon for $2,299. If you prefer the 16-inch, you can get it with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for the same price from Amazon and Best Buy ($200 off). Read our reviews of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros.

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hp specter x360 14

In the market for an excellent 2-in-1? The HP Specter x360 14 is the best you can buy. It also happens to be our favorite Windows laptop. This convertible is as great in looks as it performs, with a gorgeous 3:2 aspect ratio OLED display, a comfortable keyboard, and a sleek touchpad. Apart from the looks, it’s also powerful, with long battery life and great sounding speakers. If you move the screen around, it becomes a pretty great tablet, with a built-in stylus that can magnetically latch onto the side of the chassis.

While we’ve got more things to admire than to complain about, there are a few issues to be aware of. The touchpad feels harsh, and the laptop has some preinstalled bloatware. And, starting at $1,519.99, this convertible doesn’t come cheap either. Thankfully, though, HP is selling the HP Specter x360 14 with 512GB of storage and 8GB of onboard memory for $1049.99. Even better, this model is powered by the Intel Core i7-1195G7 processor, which despite being a last-gen chip is still fast. Read our review.

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Lenovo Yoga 9i

Lenovo’s 14-inch Yoga 9i is our favorite laptop for multimedia entertainment. The convertible is equipped with great speakers that deliver the best sound I’ve ever heard for a laptop of this size. It comes with an excellent 1080p touchscreen and other perks, including a built-in stylus and a battery life that will last all day. Note, however, that it comes with bloatware that can be challenging to uninstall, and we found the 16:9 screen to be relatively cramped and dim.

At the moment, Lenovo is taking up to $490 off a variety of laptop configurations. For a regular $1,319, for example, when you use the code, you can buy a model equipped with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and an Intel Core i5 processor from Lenovo for $1,104.99. Yogactodyl. Read our review.

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Asus Rog Zephyrus G15

Gamers hunting for a laptop will love Asus’ ROG Zephyrus G15, which we consider to be the best gaming laptop on the market. It is powerful enough to handle demanding games like Red Dead Redemption II, It’s still one of the lightest gaming laptops out there, so you can carry it around wherever you want. Plus, it comes equipped with a sharp 165Hz QHD display, a great port selection, good battery life, as well as a comfortable keyboard and touchpad. However, just keep in mind that it doesn’t feature a webcam.

Asus’ ROG Zephyrus G15 normally retails for $1,849.99, but you can currently buy it with 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and an AMD Ryzen 9 processor from Best Buy for $1,572.99.

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Acer Swift 3

Acer’s Swift 3 is a great, somewhat budget-friendly laptop for college students. While it doesn’t look like much, this portable laptop offers solid performance, durable build, and a decent seven-hour battery life. The 14-inch, 1080p IPS screen is also good enough for multitasking, such as doing research and writing papers. Plus, it comes with the ports you need—including USB-C, USB-A, and an HDMI—and has a backlit keyboard so you can easily view and type on the keyboard at night. Just be aware that it comes with bloatware preinstalled, and the display isn’t particularly bright, which can be a problem if you need to do more artistic work or video editing. Normally $899.99, you can currently buy Acer’s Swift 3 equipped with an Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and Intel Iris Xe graphics from Acer for $799.99. Read our review.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano is the lightest ThinkPad you can currently buy from Lenovo, yet it delivers great performance in a lightweight package. With its exceptional build quality, business-targeted safety and handling features, we think it’s especially ideal for business travel. Other features we liked include its 16:10 display and a physical privacy shutter for its webcam, though we wished there were more ports and the battery life was below average. Right now, Lenovo is selling the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano for $1,487.40 instead of $2,479 when you use the code thinkjune And Buy a model with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and an Intel Core i5 processor. Read our review.

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hp envy x360 13

If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly laptop than Lenovo’s ThinkPad, HP’s Envy x360 13 convertible is the best you can get for under $1,000. Despite its relatively low price tag, it boasts a sleek design with a bright, colorful screen. Plus, the battery lasts all day, and the performance is good enough that it can tackle even some light gaming. However, do note that it comes with a 16:9 aspect ratio screen (16:10 is generally better for productivity) as well as preinstalled bloatware. Furthermore, while the laptop does offer a microSD slot, two USB-A, and one USB-C port, it lacks both Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI. Even so, it’s still a good laptop. HP is taking $100 off when you buy the model with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, instead selling it for $999.99. Read our review.

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HP Pavilion Aero 13

need a windows laptop and also Budget Friendly? HP’s Pavilion Aero 13 is a great option. Weighing in at just 2.1 pounds, it’s lighter, thinner, and thus more portable than HP’s Envy x360 13, yet it still boasts fast performance. Plus, unlike HP’s Envy x360 13, it offers a more vertically-spanning 16:10 screen that’s surprisingly bright for a laptop in this price range. Its battery life is much better than that of HP’s Envy x360 13, though, unfortunately, it comes with bloatware, doesn’t sound anywhere near as strong in terms of design, and the audio quality of its speakers isn’t great. You can currently buy a laptop equipped with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage from HP for $679.99 instead of $889.99. Just note that this model comes with AMD’s Ryzen 5 processor, which is less powerful than the model we offered. Read our review.