I’ve tracked Prime Day laptop deals for 10 years — and these are the ones I’d grab before they’re gone

Personal pick: The latest 13-inch MacBook Air M4 is one of the best laptops you can buy, and now you can get one for $200 off! The Apple M4 chip gives it remarkable speed and battery life, and the 13" Liquid Retina display looks gorgeous. Expect 16GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD in the base model, but if you want more memory and storage you can get a similar discount on upgraded versions as well:
MacBook Air 13" M4 (16GB/512GB): was $1,199 now $999
MacBook Air 13" M4 (24GB/512GB): was $1,399 now $1,199

If you like the Air M4 but want a bigger screen, the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air is also on sale and boasts a 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) Liquid Retina display with the same great internals. If you want more RAM or storage, you can also get upgraded models at a discount:
MacBook Air 15" M4 (16GB/512GB): was $1,399 now $1,199
MacBook Air 15" M4 (24GB/512GB): was $1,599 now $1,399

If you're a power user, you'll want the might of the MacBook Pro M4 on your side. You get fantastic performance from the M4 chip, useful Apple Intelligence features, a better webcam and very impressive battery life at over 18 hours. As we noted in our MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 review it's one of the best laptops for photo and video editing, and much more. This model features a 14.2-inch (3024 x 1964) Retina display, Apple M4 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

MacBook Pro 14" M4 (24GB/1TB): was $1,999 now $1,781

MacBook Pro 14" M4 (36GB/1TB): was $3,199 now $2,870

If you (like me) prefer a larger screen, Amazon is also offering a discount on 16" MacBook Pros. This model sports the larger 16.2" Liquid Retina display as well as a speedy M4 Pro chip, 24GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. Just like the Air models, you can also get the same discount on models with beefier RAM or storage.

MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro (36GB/1TB): was $3,898 now $3,448

MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro (48GB/1TB): was $4,398 now $3,939

Personal pick: The Acer Aspire 16 AI is a great ultraslim big-screen Windows 11 laptop with Snapdragon X power, paired with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. Even better? It's less than $500 right now!

The Acer Aspire 15 Slim is already a value purchase, but this $20 discount is very much welcome. Perfect for browsing the web, answering emails and an affordable upgrade to Windows 11, expect a 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) display, Intel Core 3 N355 CPU, 8GB of RAM and 128GB for storage.

If you know you want a Copilot+ laptop and don't want to spend much money, this HP Omnibook is a great choice since it sports a 16-inch 2K (1920 x 1200) touchscreen, along with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.

This Surface Laptop from Microsoft delivers amazing battery life with good performance thanks to its speedy Snapdragon X Plus chipset. It's a great productivity laptop thanks to its 15" 2,5K touchscreen, 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD. And since it's a Copilot+ PC sold by Microsoft, you can count on enjoying all the advanced Copilot+ features in Windows 11.

Now over $100 off, this HP 14 Laptop is a fantastic choice as a cheap and cheerful Windows 11 upgrade. For working on documents and scrolling through websites, its Intel Core i3 N305 CPU, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD will do the job

Another cheap HP laptop, but with a 15-inch screen! Just need a cheap Windows 11 laptop to outrun the Windows 10 EOL? Get $150 off the HP 15 with decent power inside — AMD Ryzen 5, 8GB RAM and a 512GB SSD.

This Surface Pro from Microsoft delivers amazing battery life with good performance thanks to its speedy Snapdragon X Plus chipset. It's a great productivity laptop thanks to its 13-inch OLED touchscreen, 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. And since it's a Copilot+ PC sold by Microsoft, you can count on enjoying all the advanced Copilot+ features in Windows 11.

Grab a $150 savings on the MSI Prestige 16 AI+ Evo, a powerful ultraportable laptop that will easily breeze through multitasking. It's Intel Core Ultra 7 256V CPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD, along with Intel AR Graphics, make for a reliable work machine while on the move.

Personal pick: This is RTX 5070 performance for the price of an RTX 5060 laptop, while not ignoring the other specs that make for a good gaming laptop — sharp, fluid display, AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD.

For an entry-level gaming laptop, this Acer Nitro V 15 is a bargain. For just $599, you'll get an Intel Core i5 13420H CPU, an RTX 4050 GPU, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. Its 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display is the star of the show with its 165Hz refresh rate. With these specs, expect to play fast-paced competitive games without breaking a sweat!

Easily one of the best RTX 50-series gaming laptops just got a deep $300 price cut. This packs the RTX 5060 (for all that multi-frame generation goodness), Intel Core i7-14650HX, 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD, alongside Wi-Fi 7 connectivity!

Another RTX 5070 gaming laptop for under $1,500, this MSI Katana 15 HX packs a punch. It comes equipped with an Intel Core i9 14900HX CPU, an RTX 5070 GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. What's more, its 15.6-inch QHD (2560 x 1600) display comes with a 165Hz refresh rate to keep up with high refresh rates!

Sporting the might of an RTX 5070 Ti, this MSI Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop boasts some powerful specs. Along with powering through the latest PC games, expect an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 16-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It comes with 512GB for storage, which is a tad low for gaming, but that can always be fixed with an external SSD.

This Lenovo Legion 5i deal saves you $444 off an overall solid gaming laptop. Inside, it packs an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, an Nvidia RTX 5060 mobile GPU, 32GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage. The 15.1-inch (2560 x 1600) 165Hz display also has an OLED panel that delivers vivid images.

This HP Omen 17 is good for mid-range gaming and even light video editing. It packs a huge 17.3-inch FHD 144Hz display, an AMD Ryzen AI 9 CPU, an Nvidia RTX 5070 GPU, a whopping 64GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD. At this reduced price, this HP Omen 17 is practically a steal.

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 is easily one of the most powerful gaming laptops I've ever used — it levels up game performance with an RTX 5090, a sleeker, more versatile design, and improved ports.

Razer has made one of the best 14-inch gaming laptops this year. The sleek design and great OLED display make the Razer worth considering. The redesigned cooling system also makes it a cooler laptop than its predecessors. The RGB keyboard is fun, and we can't deny that the Blade 14 just looks good.

This Asus TUF Gaming F16 is a fine budget-focused gaming laptop thanks to its 16-inch 144Hz display, Intel Core Ultra 5 CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, 8GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. You can have fun playing games at medium settings and at 1080p with this machine.

The Alienware 16 Aurora has come to be a stellar choice as a value gaming laptop, and it's now even less thanks to Prime Day. Expect an Intel Core 7 240H CPU, an RTX 5060 GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. You'll also get a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering great resolution combined with smooth gameplay.

Personal pick: Bringing the best of Google AI to a sleek, affordable Chromebook, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is now down to just $319! Expect a 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS touch display, 8GB of DDR5 RAM and 128GB for storage, along with an Intel Core i3-N305 chip. For daily computing tasks and simple binge-watching, this laptop will do the trick.

Officially the cheapest Chromebook we've found in this year's Prime Day sale, the HP Chromebook 14 is perfect for anyone who needs something cheap and cheerful for casual productivity and binge watching! The Intel Celeron with Chrome OS is more than enough horsepower for getting stuff done.

This discounted Asus Chromebook is a browser-based workhorse that gives you a 14" 1600p display, an Intel Core Ultra 5 CPU, 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage. You also get a free year of Google One AI Plus, which lets you try out all the newfangled AI features without paying extra.

Personal pick: The latest 13-inch MacBook Air M4 is one of the best laptops you can buy, and now you can get one for £150 off! The Apple M4 chip gives it remarkable speed and battery life, and the 13" Liquid Retina display looks gorgeous. Expect 16GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD in the base model.

If you like the Air M4 but want a bigger screen, the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air is also on sale and boasts a 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) Liquid Retina display with the same great internals.

If you're a power user, you'll want the might of the MacBook Pro M4 on your side. You get fantastic performance from the M4 chip, useful Apple Intelligence features, a better webcam and very impressive battery life at over 18 hours. As we noted in our MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 review it's one of the best laptops for photo and video editing, and much more. This model features a 14.2-inch (3024 x 1964) Retina display, Apple M4 Pro CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

Personal pick: Get £200 off the mightily impressive Galaxy Book4 Edge — packed with Snapdragon X power, 16GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. Most impressive is that 27-hour battery life, ensuring stamina while also being snappy with that Qualcomm chip.

This Surface Pro from Microsoft delivers amazing battery life with good performance thanks to its speedy Snapdragon X Plus chipset. It's a great productivity laptop thanks to its 12" touchscreen, 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. And since it's a Copilot+ PC sold by Microsoft, you can count on enjoying all the advanced Copilot+ features in Windows 11.

Right now, you can snag £170 off the Dell 14 Plus — an impressive blend of performance and power efficiency with Intel Core Ultra 7 258V chipset, 32GB DDR4 RAM and a 1TB SSD.

Personal pick: The best gaming laptop saving I've found is the first RTX 5060 laptop under £1,000 — the Acer Nitro V15 packs an RTX 5060 GPU, Intel Core i7-13620H CPU, 16GB DRDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD.

This Lenovo Legion 5i deal saves you £250 off an overall solid gaming laptop. Inside, it packs an Intel Core i7 CPU, an Nvidia RTX 5070 mobile GPU, 32GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. The 15.1-inch (2560 x 1600) 165Hz display also has an OLED panel that delivers vivid images.

Looking for max power? That's where the RTX 5090-armed MSI Stealth A18 AI+ comes in with a whopping £651 off! This packs the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU alongside, 64GB RAM and a 2TB SSD.

Personal pick: At nearly half price, this is a steal of a Chromebook Plus deal. The HP Chromebook Plus 14 is a stellar system with Intel Core i3 CPU, 8GB RAM and 256GB of flash storage. Plus, since it's a Plus, you're getting 12 months of Google AI Pro!

Bringing the best of Google AI to a sleek, affordable Chromebook, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is now down to just $319! Expect a 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS touch display, 8GB of DDR5 RAM and 128GB for storage, along with an Intel Core i3-N305 chip. For daily computing tasks and simple binge-watching, this laptop will do the trick.