If you’re looking to score a fast laptop at a killer price, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re on the hunt for a blazing fast gaming rig, a lightweight 2-in-1, or an everyday Chromebook, we’ve assembled 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.
For more notebook options, check out PCWorld’s roundup of the best laptops available right now. 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 IdeaPad 1, AMD Ryzen 5 5500U CPU/AMD Radeon Vega 7 graphics/8GB RAM/256GB SSD/14-inch 1080p display, $259.99 ($160 off at Microcenter)
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Intel Core i3-1315U CPU/Intel UHD graphics/8GB RAM/256GB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p display, $299 ($230 off at B&H)
- HP 17-cp0007 (refurb), AMD Ryzen 3 5300U CPU/AMD Radeon graphics/12GB RAM/256GB SSD + 1TB HDD/17.3-inch 1080p display, $399.99 ($449.01 off at Adorama)
- Lenovo IdeaPad 3i, Intel Core i5-1155G7 CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/8GB RAM/512GB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p touch display, $399.99 ($230 off at Best Buy)
- Asus Vivobook 16. AMD Ryzen 7 5800H CPU/AMD Radeon graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/16-inch 1080p display, $499.99 ($250 off at Best Buy)
- 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)
- Asus OLED Laptop, Intel Core i7-13620H CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p OLED display, $799.99 ($300 off at Best Buy)
- HP Pavilion Plus 14, AMD Ryzen 5 7540U CPU/AMD Radeon graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/14-inch 1200p display, $549.99 ($250 off at Best Buy)
- Acer Aspire 3, AMD Ryzen 5 7520U CPU/AMD Radeon graphics/8GB RAM/512GB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p display, $399.99 ($200 off at Best Buy)
- Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 6, AMD Ryzen 3 7330U CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/8GB RAM/256GB SSD/16-inch 1200p display, $586.95 ($316.05 off at Lenovo)
My top pick: Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 3 offers reliable performance, a lightweight form factor, and a spacious display–all at an affordable price point. When it comes to price and features, it checks off all the right boxes, making it a great everyday machine for most people.
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 Stealth GS66, Intel Core i9-12900H CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU/32GB RAM/1TB SSD/15.6-inch 1440p display, $1,829.99 ($169.01 off at Adorama)
- MSI Raider GE77HX, Intel Core i7-12800HX CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/17.3-inch 1080p display, $2,099.99 ($499.01 off at Adorama)
- MSI Katana, Intel Core i7-13620H CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p display, $999 ($200 off at Walmart)
- XPS Xenia 15G, Intel Core i7-13700H CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p display, $999 ($700.99 off at Walmart)
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5i, Intel Core 7-13700HX CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU/32GB RAM/1TB SSD/16-inch 1600p display, $1,179 ($620 off at B&H)
- Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, Intel Core i9-13900HX CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU/32GB RAM/1TB SSD/16-inch 1600p display, $2,099 ($650 off at B&H)
- Acer Predator Helios Neo, Intel Core i5-13500HX CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/16-inch 1200p display, $849.99 ($350 off at Best Buy)
- HP Victus, AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 GPU/8GB RAM/512GB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p display, $499.99 ($300 off at Best Buy)
- MSI Crosshair 16, Intel Core i7-13620H CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/16-inch 1200p display, $1,299.99 ($100 off at Best Buy)
- Lenovo Legion Slim 5, AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/14.5-inch 1800p display, $1,049.99 ($430 off at Best Buy)
- Lenovo LOQ Gaming Laptop, AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU/8GB RAM/512GB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p display, $749.99 ($350 off at Best Buy)
My top pick: If you’re looking for the ultimate gaming experience, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i will certainly deliver. The Intel Core 9-13900HX CPU and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU is a powerful combination, so it should blitz right through most games on the High or Ultra graphics preset. Plus, the display is a roomy 16-inches with a ridiculously high refresh rate of 240Hz.
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.
- 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 IdeaPad Flex 5, Intel Core i7-1355U CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/16-inch 1200p touch display, $599 ($400 off at B&H)
- HP Envy x360, AMD Ryzen 7 5825U CPU/AMD Radeon graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/15.6-inch touch 1080p display, $569.99 ($379.01 off at Adorama)
- Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3, Intel Core i7-1265U CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/13.3-inch 1200p touch display, $1,154 ($865 off at Adorama)
- LG Gram 14, Intel Core i7-1165G7 CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/8GB RAM/256GB SSD/14-inch 1200p touch display, $996.99 ($400 off at Adorama)
- Lenovo Flex 7, Intel Core Evo i7-1355U CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/14-inch 1400p touch display, $1,039.99 ($220 off at Adorama)
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6, Intel Core i5-1135G7 CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/8GB RAM/256GB SSD/14-inch 1200p touch display, $704.99 ($724.01 off at Adorama)
- Lenovo Yoga 7i, Intel Core i5-1340P CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/16-inch 1600p touch display, $759.99 ($370 off at Lenovo)
- Lenovo Yoga 6, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U CPU/AMD Radeon graphics/8GB RAM/512GB SSD/13.3-inch 1200p touch display, $514.99 ($345 off at Lenovo)
My top pick: The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 is a fantastic pick because it’s powerful enough for day-to-day 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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