Right now is a good time to be hunting for cheap laptop deals as multiple major retailers are selling powerful machines at fantastic prices with several of our favorite laptops receiving 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 Window laptops (opens in new tab). Alternatively, if you're after a MacBook, Best Buy also has plenty of deals for you including this MacBook Pro 13" (2020) (opens in new tab) at $300 off.
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).
Back to school and the best laptop deals
Back to school sales have landed and back to school laptop deals are always among the most in-demand offers every single year. 2022 is looking no different with retailers already slashing the price of some of the top-selling machines out there. From budget-friendly Chromebooks to power MacBooks, and even gaming laptops that come alive once all the homework is done. If you need a laptop for back to school season you've picked the perfect time to start shopping.
Today's best laptop deals
- Samsung Chromebook 4: was $229 now $134 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
- Lenovo Chromebook C340: was $309 now $175 @ Walmart (opens in new tab)
- Gateway 14" Laptop: was $699 now $399 @ Walmart (opens in new tab)
- Surface Pro 7 w/ Type Cover: was $929 now $629 @ Walmart (opens in new tab)
- MacBook Air M1 256GB: was $999 now $949 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
- MacBook Pro 13" (M1/512GB): was $1,499 now $1,299 @ 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 2022
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.