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Best Prime Day Laptop Deals

I’ve been reviewing laptops for the better part of ten years, and I’m going to use my eight years of experience covering Prime Day to hunt down the best laptop deals.

We’re already seeing huge savings on the latest MacBooks ($150 off the M4 MacBook Air for example), and price cuts on RTX 50-series laptops like $310 off the Asus TUF F16 with RTX 5060. Plus, Copilot+ PCs are getting the chop too ($180 off the Snapdragon X plus-armed Surface laptop), and the best Chromebooks too like the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Chromebook for just $187 right now.

One thing we’re learning — not only is this the longest Prime Day (spanning four days), it’s also the best for big discounts on the best laptops. So if you’ve been on the hunt for a cheap system, keep it locked on this live blog as I hunt down the best bang for your buck.

Windows laptop deals

HP  Laptop 15

HP Laptop 15: was $1,999 now $499 at Amazon

Over $1,500 off this HP Laptop 15? It may have been $2,000 when it launched, but it's unlikely to be this much now. Regardless, with its Intel N100 CPU, 32GB of DDR4 RAM, 1tB SSD and even Windows 11 Pro onboard, this makes for a great, affordable laptop choice for college students. Plus, its 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) display is a great size for productivity.

HP Omnibook 5

HP Omnibook 5: was $799 now $678 at Amazon

Get onboard with AI for less thanks to this HP Omnibook 5 deal, which brings the perks of Copilot+ with it. It sports a 16-inch 2K (1920 x 1200) touchscreen, along with an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. Not bad for a laptop that can more than handle it's share of multitasking.

Microsoft Surface Laptop (2024)

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2: was $2,999 now $899 at Amazon

Wait, over $2,000 off this business-focused Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2? Now that's a crazy offer, but Lenovo is known to exaggerate these price cuts, so take this with a pinch of salt. Either way, it's still a low price for this laptop, and we noted in out Lenovo ThinkPad E16 hands-on that it has a lot of strengths. Expect an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU, 32GB of RAM, 1TB for storage and a sizeable 16-inch WUXGA (1920x1200) display.

Acer Swift 14 AI (Snapdragon X Plus)

Macbook deals

Apple MacBook Air M4 (13-inch)

Apple MacBook Air M4 (15-inch)

Apple MacBook Air M4 (15-inch): was $1,199 now $1,049 at Amazon

One of the best laptops with an even bigger screen? You got it. The 15-inch M4 MacBook Air boasts a 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) Liquid Retina display, and that's more screen real estate for work, watching shows and even some gaming. Better yet, its more powerful configurations are also discounted, and even $163 off for top-tier performance.
MacBook Air M4 (16GB/512GB): was $1,399 now $1,249
MacBook Air M4 (24GB/512GB):
was $1,599 now $1,436

Apple MacBook Pro (M4/512GB)

Apple MacBook Pro (M4/512GB): was $1,599 now $1,429 at Amazon

If you're a power user, you'll want the might of the MacBook Pro M4 on your side. You get fantastic performance from the M4 chip, useful Apple Intelligence features, a better webcam and very impressive battery life at over 18 hours. As we noted in our MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 review, it's the best laptop for photo and video editing, and much more. This model features a 14.2-inch (3024 x 1964) Retina display, Apple M4 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

Apple MacBook Pro (M4 Pro/512GB)

Apple MacBook Pro (M4 Pro/512GB): was $1,999 now $1,799 at Amazon

Not enough power? No problem, as the M4 Pro MacBook Pro also has a steep price cut, and you can save $200! If the base MacBook Pro M4 doesn’t have enough power for you, upgrade to the MacBook Pro with an M4 Pro chip. As well as faster performance thanks to its 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, you’ll also get Thunderbolt 5 ports for even faster data transfer.

Gaming laptop deals

Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5060)

Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5060): was $1,499 now $1,099 at Best Buy

This Alienware 16 Aurora is now down by a whopping $400, and it's now the cheapest RTX 5060 gaming laptop I've seen. That all means you can save big on Nvidia's latest offering of gaming performance. Along with its RTX 5060 GPU, expect an Intel Core 7 240H CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, 1TB for storage and a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) LED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Asus TUF Gaming F16 (RTX 5060)

Asus TUF Gaming F16 (RTX 5060): was $1,539 now $1,159 at Best Buy

Looking for a major boost in entry-level gaming performance? That's where the RTX 5060 steps in, and this Asus TUF Gaming F16 rocks the very same GPU with a $380 price cut. It also boasts an Intel Core i7-14650HX CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. What's more, you'll get a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS display with a 165Hz refresh rate.

Acer Nitro V 15 (RTX 4050)

Acer Nitro V 15 (RTX 4050): was $769 now $692 at Amazon

Despite its more budget appeal, I was impressed by what the Acer Nitro V 15 could manage when I tested it out, especially for entry-level gaming. This model comes with an RTX 4050 and an AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS CPU, along with 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. For entry-level PC titles and competitive multiplayer games, this is a great shout for under $700. And its 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz display makes games look smooth.

Gigabyte G6 (RTX 4050)

Gigabyte G6 (RTX 4050): was $999 now $849 at Amazon

For a great entry-level gaming laptop that's less than $1,000, you can grab this Gigabyte G6 with an RTX 4050 now for a discounted $849. It sports an Intel Core i7-13620H CPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and an impressive 1TB of storage. Not a bad offer if you're into competitive multiplayer titles and plenty of indie games.

Gigabyte Aorus 16X (RTX 4070)

Gigabyte Aorus 16X (RTX 4070): was $1,949 now $1,522 at Amazon

Boasting mid-range value at its finest, the Gigabyte Aorus 16X still manages to pull its weight today. That's thanks to its Intel Core i7-14650HX CPU, RTX 4070 GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD, along with its premium-looking design. Plus, its 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 3ms response rate makes for speedy, smooth visuals.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 14

Acer Predator Helios Neo 14: was $1,749 now $1,449 at Amazon

As another gaming laptop that can pump out wicked gaming performance in a sleek design, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 is now $300 off. 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.

Asus  ROG Strix G18 (RTX 4070)

Asus ROG Strix G18 (RTX 4070): was $2,299 now $2,109 at Amazon

I'm a huge fan of Asus' ROG Strix series, and you'll be doubly impressed with the 18-inch size of this monster, especially if you're looking for a laptop that lives on your desk. It boasts an Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU, an RTX 4070, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. It may not boasts the latest specs, but it can still hold its own with plenty of AAA games.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5070 Ti)

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090)

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (RTX 5090): was $3,999 now $3,599 at BHPhoto

Another Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, but this time with the might of an RTX 5090! It's a top-of-the-line gaming laptop thanks to its high-end GPU, but you can also expect incredible horsepower from its Intel Core i9-275HX CPU, 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. Pricey? Yes, but more affordable with its $400 price cut.

Chromebook deals

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Chromebook

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Chromebook: was $289 now $182 at Amazon

This Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is a cheap, durable Chromebook that's good enough for browsing the web or doing light schoolwork. The 15.6-inch 1080p screen gives you plenty of room to stream videos, and the 8GB of RAM and Intel Celeron CPU are good enough for basic work. The only big limitation is the 64GB of storage space, but Chromebooks rely on Internet access and cloud apps for most things anyway.

Acer Chromebook Plus 514

Acer Chromebook Plus 514: was $399 now $319 at Amazon

Bringing the best of Google AI to a sleek, affordable Chromebook, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is now down to just $319! Expect a 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS touch display, 8GB of DDR5 RAM and 128GB for storage, along with an Intel Core i3-N305 chip. For daily computing tasks and simple binge-watching, this laptop will do the trick.

Jason England

I've been a laptop expert ever since picking up my first white plastic MacBook back in 2007. For the past 10 years, I've been able to put that to good use in reviewing and recommending the best laptops you can buy. Pair that with my eight years of Prime Day experience, and I'm the perfect tour guide through all the best deals.

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