I review laptops for a living, and these are 9 Memorial Day deals I recommend starting at $549

This 15.3-inch Copilot+ PC features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X processor and 16GB of RAM for fast performance. It also has a vibrant 2K touchscreen in a slim, lightweight design. Snapdragon X laptops offer exceptional battery life, making this model ideal for all-day productivity on the go. While storage is a modest 256GB, the affordable price makes it worth considering.

This budget-friendly 15.6-inch laptop delivers solid everyday performance with the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U eight-core CPU, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. The touchscreen adds convenient interactivity for work, browsing, and media. This is a practical choice for students or home users who want reliable performance and touch capability.

The MacBook Neo sports a 13-inch Liquid Retina (2408 x 1506) display, A18 Pro chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and 1080p FaceTime HD camera. There's also the option to add TouchID and a 512GB SSD for a total price of $699. The 2.7-lb. laptop is available in Indigo, Blush, Citrus, and Silver. In our MacBook Neo review, we said no other laptop comes close to the Neo in terms of bang for your buck.

The HP OmniBook 3 offers well-rounded performance with Intel’s Core Ultra 7 (2025) processor, featuring capable Arc graphics and an NPU for Copilot+ AI tools. It has 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and a 16-inch 2K touchscreen. This laptop is meant for multitasking, everyday productivity, and light creative work.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x is a premium ultrabook featuring a Snapdragon X Elite CPU and a 14.5-inch 3K OLED touchscreen. With 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Wi-Fi 7, and a durable build under three pounds, it offers long battery life and a top-tier keyboard. Ideal for professionals and creatives looking for useful features in a refined package.

The Acer Nitro V packs in some decent, if aging, components that make the laptop a compelling prospect for budget gamers. Specs-wise, it squeezes a lot into its chunky chassis, including an Nvidia RTX 5050 GPU, an Intel Core i5-13420H CPU, 16GB of memory, and a 512GB NVMe SSD.

The Acer Swift Go 16 AI stands out thanks to its AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 CPU, 32GB RAM, and fast 1TB SSD. The 16-inch touchscreen (available in OLED configs) offers sharp, colorful visuals, while the slim chassis makes it easy to travel with. This is a great option for power users who want future-proof specs without overspending.

The MacBook Air has been upgraded with Apple's newest M5 chipset. The new laptop features a 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) display, Apple M5 chipset, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and support for WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Although it sports a $100 price increase, the base model now comes with a 512GB SSD instead of 256GB. In our MacBook Air M5 review we said it's the laptop to get for most people and users with an M3 or older chipset will notice a major performance boost.

This 2-in-1 convertible pairs an AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 processor with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. The 16-inch 2K OLED touchscreen lets everything look its best. At a little over four pounds with strong all-day battery life and Thunderbolt 4 support, it’s a great choice for anyone who wants premium build quality and a flexible form factor.