Best cheap laptop deals in September 2025

The Lenovo Ideapad 1i is on sale for $379 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.

The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is technically an Android tablet that can double as a laptop. It comes with Lenovo's Tab Pen Pro stylus and a Yoga Tab Plus keyboard. Under the hood, you'll find a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. There's also a stunning 12.7-inch 3K (2944 x 1840) 144Hz display and a 13-megapixel camera in the front and back.

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 Core Ultra 7-256V CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and a 13.4-inch 2K display with 120Hz refresh rate. It's a great machine for home, school, work, or all of the above.

By far the best deal I've seen on an RTX 5050 gaming laptop all year, the Alienware 16 Aurora is now $300 off, and it only recently launched. Along with its RTX 5050 GPU, expect an Intel Core 7-240H CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB for storage, and a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) LED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

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.

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.

The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge is designed with several AI-centric features. Slim and sleek from every angle, it sports a 15.6-inch 1080p LCD, Snapdragon X Plus CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD. In our Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge review, we called it one of our favorite Snapdragon X laptops.

The Lenovo Yoga 7 converts between laptop and tablet mode, with a 14-inch 2K OLED display that can reach up to 600 nits of brightness. This model comes configured with an AMD Ryzen AI 300 CPU, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

Save a whopping $600 on the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 360. Its 15.6-inch AMOLED display, Intel Core 7 processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage make it a solid MacBook alternative. It also offers up to 15 hours of battery life so you can use it on the go without worrying about losing power.

Save big on this Core Ultra 5-powered laptop, which packs improved battery efficiency and top-tier AI processing. In addition to its Core Ultra 5-226V CPU, this XPS 13 configuration is also equipped with 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and a 13.4-inch 2K 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 XPS 14 configuration boasts a Core Ultra 7 155H. For the price, you'll also get 16GB of RAM, 512 GB of SSD storage, RTX 4050 GPU, and a 14.5-inch 3.2K OLED display. Whether you're in the market for a laptop capable of tackling everyday tasks or casual gaming rig, the XPS 14 is a solid option.

If you’re into indie games or older games, there’s no need to splurge on a high-end gaming laptop. This HP Victus 16 configuration is $350 off and it’s equipped with a 16.1-inch 1080p display with 165Hz refresh, Core i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and RTX 4050 graphics.

Save big on this RTX 5060-powered HP Omen 17.3" configuration, an ideal pick for casual games or graphically intensive games at lower settings. It’s equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI 5 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. You also get a 17.3-inch 1080p 144Hz display.

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, there's $200 off this build with Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD and an RTX 5060 GPU. Display wise, you're looking at WQXGA with a 240Hz refresh rate.

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 5070 Ti GPU. This configuration also features an amazing 16-inch 2560 x 1600 240Hz LCD, Core Ultra 9-275HX CPU, 64GB of RAM, and a 2TB SSD. Yes, it's pricey, but this is one of the first discounts we've seen on Alienware's just-released laptops.

The MacBook Air M1 offers fantastic performance and value. The M1 CPU never stuttered in our tests and also helped it reach over 14 hours of battery life. It features a 13.3-inch Retina display, Apple M1 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M1 review, we said it offers amazing endurance and shockingly good speed.

For $100 more, this deals gets you an M2 chipset and — more importantly — 16GB of RAM. That extra RAM is the reason I'd recommend this machine over the M1-based model as it'll give you a better experience when it comes to multitasking. The laptop is remarkably light and thin yet sports a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, a speedy Apple M2 CPU w/ 8-core GPU, 16GB 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.

The new MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M4 chipset. It upgrades the camera from 1080p to 12MP with Center Stage support. The M4 chipset also supports dual external monitors, even when you have the laptop's lid open. It packs a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M4 CPU w/ 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M4 review, we said the Editor's Choice laptop is irresistible thanks to its speedy performance, sharper camera, and lower starting price.

Prefer a bigger screen? The 15-inch model is also on sale. It packs a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2880 x 1864), Apple's M4 CPU w/ 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD.

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.

This Labor Day, Best Buy slashes $210 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.

This Chromebook has fallen to a super cheap price. Like most budget laptops, it won't break any performance records but it's fine for everyday use like watching videos and browsing the web. This model comes with a 14-inch 1080p display, MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor, 4GB RAM, and 64GB eMMC storage.

This deal knocks $230 off HP’s 15.6-inch Chromebook, making it just $199. 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 on sale for Labor Day. 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 is a convertible Chromebook, so you can use it in a traditional clamshell fashion, flip it into tent mode to stream media, or fold it all the way back to use it as a tablet. It features an Intel N100 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of eMMC of storage, an 14-inch, 1366 x 768-pixel display, and a whopping $200 in Labor Day savings.

The Asus Chromebook Plus CX14 is a premium Chromebook with a strong build and comfortable keyboard. It features a 14-inch 1080p display, Intel Core 3 CPU, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. That's a better spec list than your typical budget Chromebook.

The Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus isn't your typical Chromebook. For starters, it packs a 14-inch 1920 x 1200 multitouch screen. It also houses an Intel Core i3-1315U CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD. In our Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus review we said the Editor's Choice 2-in-1 feels premium thanks to its comfy keyboard, bright 1200p touchscreen and sturdy chassis.

The original Lenovo Chromebook Duet earned a spot on our list of best Chromebooks. While we've yet to test the Duet 5, on paper this Chromebook appears to be a worthy successor. It features a detachable keyboard and fabric back cover with built-in kickstand, 13.3-inch 1080p OLED display, Snapdragon SC7180 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB eMMC.

This is one of the best Chromebooks you can pick up for gaming right now. The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE excels at cloud gaming, and with Nvidia GeForce Now and Xbox Game Pass, your game library could be vast. Spec-wise, it's equipped with an Intel Core 5 120U processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of SSD storage, and a beautiful 16-inch, 2560 x 1600-pixel display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

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 price by slashing $150 off. To be fair, you do get a lot of great specs in exchange for that price. This laptop comes with an Intel Core 3 100U processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of UFS storage, and a gorgeous 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080-pixel AMOLED 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.