Best cheap laptop deals in April 2026

The Lenovo Ideapad 1i is on sale at Best Buy. This laptop features an Intel Core i5-1334U CPU with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. You also get a 15.6-inch 1080p touchscreen display. While it's not a gaming powerhouse, this laptop should handle everyday browsing and streaming with ease.

This laptop is an awesome pick for anyone looking for a mainstream machine that doesn't cost a fortune. It's equipped with an Intel Core i7-1355U CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and a 15.6-inch FHD 120Hz display. Yes, there's a cheaper model, but I like this configuration because you get double the RAM of cheaper systems, which will make multitasking a smoother experience.

The XPS 13 is one of our favorite laptops of all time. Although we've seen cheaper configurations, we're a fan of this one because you get a Snapdragon X Elite CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, and a 13.4-inch 2.5K display with 120Hz refresh rate. It's a great machine for home, school, work, or all of the above.

With the power of an RTX 5070 on its side, this Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 will run the latest PC games with smooth frame rates at high settings without breaking a sweat. It also boasts beefy specs under the hood, including an Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Plus, its 15-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate will offer up some gorgeous visuals. In our Lenovo 5i Gen 10 review we said the Editor's Choice laptop is a a phenomenally well-rounded package that gives you mesmerizing OLED gaming, a sleek system with plenty of I/O, solid mid-range performance, and a real focus on good ergonomics.

The new Dell XPS 14 brings back the iconic laptop line in fine form thanks to its fresh design and Panther Lake performance and efficiency. This model has a 14-inch 2K non-touch LED display, Core Ultra 5-325 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. In our XPS 14 (2026) review we said the Editor's Choice machine is a fantastic Windows laptop that offers stunning performance and strong battery life in an elegant, refined design.

The Acer Aspire Go 15 made our list of the best laptops as the best value pick, and it's even better value now that it's on sale for a discount! You get a roomy 15.6-inch display, 10 hours of battery life and plenty of ports. We also like its comfortable keyboard, and its Intel Core i3 processor is enough to handle everyday tasks. The webcam and speakers aren't great, but that's not too bad for the price.

There are plenty of cheap laptops out there, but the IdeaPad 3i is one of the best around. For starters, it has a 15.6-inch 1080p LED display, which is rare in laptops this cheap. You also get a Core i3-N305 CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD. It won't play the latest PC games, but it's a reliable machine for everyday work, web-based tasks, and entertainment/streaming.

This ultraportable combines performance and power efficiency, featuring an AMD Ryzen AI 5 chipset inside a slim, sleek aluminum chassis with a gorgeous 16-inch 2K display. If you’re in the market for a Windows 11 laptop, this is a great one to buy. You also get 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD.

For students on a budget, the IdeaPad Slim 5 is an excellent pick — especially at its current price. It’s equipped with a new AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and a large 16-inch, 1920 x 1200-pixel touch display.

Save big on this Snapdragon X Elite powered laptop, which packs improved battery efficiency and top-tier AI processing. In addition to its Snapdragon X Elite CPU, this XPS 13 configuration is also equipped with 16GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, and a 13.4-inch 2.5K display. In our Dell XPS 13 2024 review, we praised this laptop's amazing 19+ hours of battery life.

This is one of the best Copilot+ PC deals available! This 14-inch thin and light laptop features a Snapdragon X Elite CPU for impressive performance and power efficiency, complemented by 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It's all topped off with its gorgeous AMOLED display.

This is a great deal on a new Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop sporting a 15.6-inch FHD panel with a 144Hz refresh rate. That lovely screen is powered by a beefy Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU, 13th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU, 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD.

If you’re into indie games or older games, there’s no need to splurge on a high-end gaming laptop. This HP Victus 15.6-inch configuration is on sale and it’s equipped with a 15.6-inch 1080p display with 144Hz refresh, Core i5-13420H CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and RTX 4050 graphics.

The Alienware 16 Aurora is now on sale and it only recently launched. Along with its RTX 5050 GPU, expect an Intel Core 7-240H CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) LED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

If you're looking to lock in with an upgrade on the classic Aurora laptop, the 16X model is a step up (though it's also pricier). Fortunately, it's on sale and packs a Core Ultra 7 255HX processor, 32GB of RAM, 1TB SSD and an RTX 5060 GPU. Display wise, you're looking at WQXGA with a 240Hz refresh rate.

Save big on this RTX 5060-powered HP Omen 16" configuration, an ideal pick for casual games or graphically intensive games at lower settings. It’s equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI 7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. You also get a 16-inch 2K display. Note: Use coupon code "GAMEON15" at checkout to get this price.

As another gaming laptop that can pump out wicked gaming performance in a sleek design, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 is now on sale for a discount. You can expect an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, an RTX 4070 GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. All PC games will look buttery smooth on its 14.5-inch WQXGA+ (2880 x 1800) IPS display with a 165Hz refresh rate.

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S has everything you need for solid mid-range gaming. It sports a 16-inch OLED display with a sharp 1600p resolution, an Intel Core "Lunar Lake" Ultra 9 CPU, 32GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, and an RTX 5070 Ti GPU. Combine that with its elegant chassis and generous port selection, and this is a fantastic gaming laptop deal.

The Alienware 16 Area 51 Laptop is a new 2025 machine powered by Nvidia's new RTX 5060 GPU. This configuration also features an amazing 16-inch 2560 x 1600 240Hz LCD, Core Ultra 9-275HX CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Yes, it's pricey, but this is one of the first discounts we've seen on Alienware's just-released laptops.

This Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a cutting-edge gaming laptop thanks to its Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. That's more than enough power to make all your favorite games run great on the 16-inch 1600p 240Hz OLED display.

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.

The MacBook Air has been upgraded with Apple's newest M5 chipset. The new laptop features a 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) 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. It'll be available from March 11.

Thanks to its M4 chip, the new MacBook Pro offers up to 2x faster Neural Engine performance for AI tasks and 2x faster ray tracing compared to the old M3 models. As we said in our MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 review, you also get a sharper 12MP Center Stage webcam and extended battery life of over 18 hours in our testing.

Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro can now be configured with an M5 Pro ($2,199) or M5 Max ($3,599) chipset. The base model ($2,199) features a 14.2-inch (3024 x 1964) Liquid Retina XDR display with 120Hz refresh, M5 Pro chipset, 24GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and 12MP Center Stage camera. There's also three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, one HDMI, and an SDXC card slot. It supports WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6.

This Labor Day, Best Buy slashes $142 off HP’s base 14-inch Chromebook, which knocks it down to just $119. With an Intel Celeron N4500 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of eMMc storage, and a 14-inch, 1366 x 768-pixel display, this 2025 laptop can tackle simple, internet-based productivity tasks easily. Or, a similar option is the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go slashed to $169 ($160 in savings), which offers the same specs aside from a boosted 128GB of storage and a sleek black chassis.

The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go is one of the least-expensive Chromebooks you can get right now, which means it's best suited for young students or users who need the cheapest laptop possible. It has a 14-inch 1366 x 768 display, Celeron CPU, 4GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD. We'd recommend it for basic Web-based tasks only.

Right now, you can save big on an IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook, a popular pick at Best Buy that features a MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of eMMC storage, and a 14-inch, 1920 x 1080-pixel display. Plus, this laptop is in Lenovo’s gorgeous Abyss Blue colorway instead of the boring old gray you’ll find on most laptops.

If you’re looking for a Chromebook that can simply access the internet, manage emails, stream the web, and work in Google Docs or a similar web-based program, this is one of the best value Chromebooks I’ve seen. It comes with an Intel N200 processor, 8GB of RAM, 64 GB of eMMC storage, and a 15.6-inch, 1366 x 768-pixel display.

This Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is on sale at Best Buy. It sports a 14-inch 1920 x 1200 touch display, Intel Core Ultra 5 Series 1 CPU, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. This 2-in-1 can switch to tablet mode, and it offers long battery life and good performance.

In true Samsung fashion, the Galaxy Chromebook Plus is one of the most expensive Chromebooks out there, but this deal makes it a more reasonable buy. To be fair, you do get a lot of great specs in exchange for its price. This laptop comes with an Intel Core 3 processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and a gorgeous 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080-pixel AMOLED display.