Best cheap laptop deals in August 2025

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptop, which packs improved battery efficiency and top-tier AI processing. In addition to its X1E-80-100 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.

The Vivobook S 14 is Asus' flagship Copilot+ PC. It features a 14-inch OLED 1920 x 1200 display, Core Ultra 5 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. We reviewed the 15-inch model and in our Asus Vivobook S 15 Snapdragon review we said it's more powerful than the M3 MacBook Air and almost as efficient too.

The (2024) Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 is a stellar Copilot+ system — made even better now that it's on sale! That Snapdragon X Plus chip promises impressive performance and mind-blowing 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.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7X is one of the first Copilot+ PCs to boast a 14.5-inch 3K (2944 x 1840) OLED touchscreen display. The full spec sheet is equally impressive with a Snapdragon X Elite CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Our Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x review said this is "one of the most beautiful laptops we've ever tested" and praised its speedy performance, gorgeous display and super long battery life.

This XPS 14 configuration boasts a Core Ultra 7 155H. For just $1,299, you'll also get 16GB of RAM, 512 GB of SSD storage, and a 14.5-inch 1920 x 1200 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.

This svelte PC packs enough style to make Mac fans jealous. Under the hood you'll find an Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. We especially like the 14-inch 2880 x 1800 OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate.

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 $500 off and it’s equipped with a 16.1-inch 1080p display with 165Hz refresh, AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and RTX 4060 graphics.

The Alienware 16 Area 51 Laptop is a new 2025 machine powered by Nvidia's new RTX 5060 GPU. This configuration also features an amazing 16-inch 2560 x 1600 240Hz LCD, Core Ultra 7-255HX CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB 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.