Best cheap laptop deals in October 2026

The Dell XPS 13 (2026) is a serious rival to the MacBook Neo. It can be configured to your liking, but the base model packs a 13.4-inch 2.5K touchscreen display, Core 5-320 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. You also get two USB 3 ports and an all-aluminum design. Starting at $699, it's a budget laptop worth considering. In our XPS 13 2026 review, we called it the "the best budget Windows laptop right now." Note: Students can get it for $699 upon verifying their student status at Dell.

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. 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 AMD Ryzen 7-7730U processor, which although showing its age, is still enough to handle everyday tasks.

The MacBook Neo sports a 13-inch Liquid Retina (2408 x 1506) display, A18 Pro chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and 1080p FaceTime HD camera. There's also the option to add TouchID and a 512GB SSD for a total price of $799. The 2.7-lb. laptop is available in Indigo, Blush, Citrus, and Silver. In our MacBook Neo review, we said no other laptop comes close to the Neo in terms of bang for your buck — even with its new/higher $699 price tag.

The Dell 14S is a svelte, new laptop that sports Intel's newest Panther Lake CPU. The processor balances power, efficiency, and gaming/entertainment performance. This configuration sports a 14-inch FHD+ display, Core 5-322 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It's 3.2-lb. design also make it a great pick for campus life.

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 HP OmniBook X Flip is one of the best value machines you can buy. It packs some powerful specs, too, with its AMD Ryzen AI 5-430 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB for storage. Throw in its 16-inch 2K (1920 x 1200) OLED display and you're looking at a solid laptop that packs a punch.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x is our top pick for best value across Lenovo's laptop range – and now it's sporting an epic discount. While it's budget-friendly, it still manages to deliver good performance and amazing battery life, perfect for students who need all-day battery life (and then some).

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.

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.

Save big on this RTX 5070-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 WQXGA display.

The Acer Predator Neo 16 has everything you need for solid mid-range gaming. It sports a 16-inch OLED display with a sharp 2560 x 1600 resolution, an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, and an RTX 5060 GPU. Combine that with its elegant chassis and generous port selection, and this is a fantastic gaming laptop deal.

If you’re into indie games or older games, there’s no need to splurge on a high-end gaming laptop. This HP Omen 15.3-inch configuration is on sale and it’s equipped with a 15.3-inch 2.5K display with 180Hz refresh, Core i7-14650HX CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and RTX 5060 graphics.

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 270HX processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and an RTX 5060 GPU. Display wise, you're looking at WQXGA with a 240Hz refresh rate.

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.
Price check: $1,299 @ Best Buy

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.
Price check: $1,499 @ Best Buy

The new MacBook Pro features Apple's latest M5 chipset, with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. It's designed to deliver a huge boost in AI and graphics performance for everyone from students to creatives. In our MacBook Pro M5 review we said the Editor's Choice machine is a fantastic option for power users who demand a powerful and portable notebook with epic (18 hour) battery life. The base model features a 14.2-inch 3024 x 1964 Retina display, Apple M5 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
Price check: $1,999 @ Best Buy

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.

Lamicall's laptop stand is the best overall because it offers plenty of height and angle adjustments, a built-in heat vent design, and large rubber grips with plenty of friction to keep your laptop steady while typing. Plus, it’s foldable.

Perfect for casual clickers or those who don’t need to fork out for specialized ergonomic mice, the Logitech Signature M650 is a great all-rounder with two connection options and customizable shortcuts. However, it may not be comfortable enough for long term professional use.

The Ugreen Nexode 100W has three USB ports for charging your electronic devices, including tablets, smartphones, and even laptops. This is a great product for anyone with multiple electronic devices.