Huge holiday laptop deals — save on MacBooks, Dell XPS and more before it's too late

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Shopping for a new laptop for the holidays? Whether it's a gift for a loved one or yourself, you're in luck right now thanks to these awesome laptop sales at Amazon, Best Buy and more retailers.

If you want the latest MacBook, the 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3/512GB) is $1,449 at Amazon. It's $150 off and its lowest price ever. You can also get the Dell XPS 15 (i7/1TB) for $1,599 at Best Buy, which is $400 off. Both of these models rank among the best laptops we've reviewed.

Keep scrolling for the best laptop deals I've found this week. For more, check out the holiday deals I'd recommend at Amazon.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3: was $379 now $269 @ Best Buy

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3: was $379 now $269 @ Best Buy
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook is an amazing value at full price, so getting a deal this good makes it even better. This 2-in-1 is versatile and will do everything you need it to do — stream videos, make video calls, and run apps. It holds a spot in our best laptops guide and features an 11-inch 2000 x 1200 touch screen, Snapdragon 7cG2 CPU, 4GB of RAM, and a 128GB eMMC. 

Acer Aspire 5: was $379 now $299 @ Amazon

Acer Aspire 5: was $379 now $299 @ Amazon
We rank the Acer Aspire as is the best budget laptop we've tested. In our Acer Aspire 5 review, we appreciated its fast performance and productivity-friendly design. This laptop comes configured with a 15.6-inch FHD display, Intel Core i3 CPU, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage running Windows 11.

Dell XPS 13: was $799 now $599 @ Dell

Dell XPS 13: was $799 now $599 @ Dell
The XPS 13 is one of our favorite overall laptops. Although we dislike that the 2022 model only has a pair of Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports, it's still a capable machine for most users. In our XPS 13 (2022) review, we called it a good laptop for everyday computing and for streaming content. This config packs a 13.4-inch 1920 x 1200 display, Core i5-1230U CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. 

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5: was $1,299 now $899 @ Best Buy

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5: was $1,299 now $899 @ Best Buy
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is an awesome productivity device thanks to its lightweight design and comfortable keyboard. It has a bright 13.5-inch touchscreen display, and it's quick to charge, too. This configuration of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 comes with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM and 512GB storage.

13-inch MacBook Air (M2): was $1,099 now $949 @ Best Buy

13-inch MacBook Air (M2): was $1,099 now $949 @ Best Buy
The MacBook Air M2 is one of our most recommended laptops because it's remarkably light and thin yet sports a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, a speedy Apple M2 CPU w/ 8-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and a great 1080p FaceTime camera. In our MacBook Air M2 review we lauded this Editor's Choice laptop for its versatility and battery life, so don't miss your chance to get one at a great discount.

MacBook Air 15 (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,049 @ Amazon
LOWEST PRICE! Check other retailers: $1,099 @ B&H Photo | $1,049 @ Best Buy

MacBook Air 15 (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,049 @ Amazon
LOWEST PRICE!
Apple's biggest MacBook Air features a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2880 x 1864), Apple's M2 chip w/ 10-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of SSD storage, a 1080p FaceTime camera, four-speaker system with Spatial Audio and MagSafe charging. In our MacBook Air 15 review, we called the Editor's Choice laptop a super-sized version of the 13-inch model, with excellent performance, epic battery life and a stunning display. Check other retailers: $1,099 @ B&H Photo | $1,049 @ Best Buy

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360: was $1,899 now $1,299 @ Best Buy

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360: was $1,899 now $1,299 @ Best Buy
This 2-in-1 laptop from Samsung is $600 off right now. In our review we loved this laptop's sleek and light design, gorgeous 16-inch AMOLED touchscreen display and fast performance. We wish it had longer battery life, though. This model comes configured with an Intel 13th Gen Evo Core i7-1360P, 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD.

MacBook Pro 14 (M3/512GB): was $1,599 now $1,449 @ Amazon
LOWEST PRICE! Price check: $1,599 @ Best Buy

MacBook Pro 14 (M3/512GB): was $1,599 now $1,449 @ Amazon
LOWEST PRICE!
This is an epic deal if you've been eyeing Apple's new MacBook Pro. In our MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 review, we said it delivers blistering performance with a brighter display than its predecessor, robust graphics and super-long battery life (17 hours and 25 minutes). This base model features a 14.2-inch 3024 x 1964 Retina display, Apple M3 CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD.
Price check: $1,599 @ Best Buy

Dell XPS 15 (i7/1TB): was $1,999 now $1,599 @ Best Buy

Dell XPS 15 (i7/1TB): was $1,999 now $1,599 @ Best Buy
We named the Dell XPS 15 one of the best laptops you can buy. It's svelte and powerful enough for day-to-day work, with thin bezels that help the display shine. It's also packed to the gills with raw horsepower. The config on sale features a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1200 LCD, Core i7-13700H CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD and a GeForce RTX 4050 GPU.

Millie Davis-Williams

Millie is a Deals Editor at Tom's Guide specializing in deals content. She also covers the latest tech news and and creates how-to articles about everything from phones, streaming devices, and headphones to apps and video games. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gaming on her Nintendo Switch and creating digital art.

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