We may be in between major retail sales events, but it's still a good time to be hunting for cheap laptop deals as multiple retailers are selling powerful machines at fantastic prices. In fact, several of our favorite laptops have received significant discounts.
Retailers including Walmart, Amazon, and HP all have some fantastic laptops deal running right now. Some of the strongest deals currently running come courtesy of Best Buy. The tech retailer is offering up to $500 off select Windows laptops (opens in new tab). Meanwhile, MacBook deals are a little thin right now, but Amazon is offering the first discount on the new 2023 model MacBook Pro (opens in new tab).
Below you'll find our roundup of the best cheap laptop deals currently available (Alternatively, why not also check out our guide to the best Chromebook deals).
Today's best laptop deals
- Lenovo Chromebook 3: was $219 now $89 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
- HP Chromebook 14: was $339 now $285 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
- Lenovo Yoga 7i laptop: was $1,149 now $689 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
- Samsung Galaxy Book Pro: was $1,099 now $709 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
- Dell G16 16" Gaming Laptop: was $1,599 now $1,099 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
- MacBook Pro 14" (M2 Pro/512GB): was $1,999 now $1,949 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
Laptop deals under $299
Laptop deals under $599
Laptop deals over $600
Laptop deals — Apple
Laptop deals — sitewide sales
Cheap Laptop Retailers
- Amazon (opens in new tab)
- Best Buy (opens in new tab)
- Dell (opens in new tab)
- HP (opens in new tab)
- Newegg (opens in new tab)
Best cheap laptops of 2023
The Acer Aspire 5 is one of the best laptops under $500. It features a bright, 1080p display, strong 8th Gen Core i3 processing performance, and offers 9 hours of battery life. The affordably priced Aspire 5 is much thinner than its sibling, the Aspire E 15. The Aspire 5 is the best sub-$500 laptop currently available.
See Laptop Mag's review of the Acer Aspire 5
Normally priced under $400, the Acer Aspire E 15 features an 8th Gen Core i3 processor, an ample number of ports and a minimalist, yet premium design. It has a DVD writer, USB Type-C port, 9 hour battery and springy, well-spaced, comfortable keys. Simply put, it's as premium as an affordable laptop can get.
See our full review of the Acer Aspire E 15
Don't let its cute, candy-hued exterior fool you. The $200 HP Stream 11 delivers long battery life, great audio, and strong performance for the price. HP cuts some corners by using a dim display and the laptop's bottom gets uncomfortably warm, but the lightweight Stream 11 is one of the best sub-$200 Windows laptops on the market. It's also a solid choice for kids.
The HP Chromebook x2 packs features that most cheap laptops don't like a color rich 2400 x 1600 display and solid stereo speakers. What's more, the Chromebook x2's keyboard is comfortable to use and its battery lasts up to 9 hours between charges. For creatives, It includes HP's Active Pen, making it one of the best value Chromebooks you can buy.
See Laptop Mag's full review of the HP Chromebook x2.
If you're looking for a sleek and lightweight portable laptop under $500, the Acer Swift 1 is a solid choice. This 14-inch 1080p laptop has an all aluminum exterior, ample ports, and 10 hours of battery life for under $400. Its Intel Pentium Silver N5000 and 4GB of RAM hardware is enough for multitasking. Overall, the Acer Swift 1 is a solid choice for a lightweight sub-$500 laptop.
See Laptop Mag's review of the Acer Swift 1.