Winter is almost behind us. As the weather heats up, so do the sales on laptops, desktops, and computer accessories. We’ve been seeing significant discounts over at Dell and Best Buy, with honorable mentions over at HP, which is offering an HP Days Sale with up to 55% on select products and free shipping sitewide.If it’s been a while since your last laptop upgrade, you’ll probably be pleased to find all the progress made in screen resolution, memory capacity, processor power (especially for Mac stans ready to step up an Apple M2 or M3 chip) and battery capability. If you’re currently locked to the nearest outlet because your old battery no longer holds a charge, many models on the market today (especially lightweight Chromebooks) can go for a full day or longer on a single charge. Check out these deals on all kinds of laptops, which you can easily take with you during your out-of-town travels for work or play:Best Traditional Laptop DealsOur top traditional laptop deal picks include the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 with a Ryzen 7 CPU and 15.6-inch 1080p display which is perfect for daily use; the Acer Swift Edge with a 3.2K OLED display for a more premium experience; and the Dell XPS 17 with an Intel i7 CPU and RTX 4060 GPU, plus a generous 17-inch display, perfect for graphic design.
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Best 2-in-1 or Touch Laptop DealsTransforming from tablet to laptop, or just incorporating a touch screen for a more intuitive user interface, these 2-in-1s are versatile devices. Those looking for a budget touch laptop should check out the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i, which is moderately priced for an Intel i5, a 512GB SSD, and a 15.6 touch display. Our midrange pick is the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 with an Intel i7, a 1TB SSD, and 16GB of RAM. For a more premium experience, check out the Lenovo Yoga 9i, which includes a 14-inch 4K OLED display.
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Best Gaming Laptop DealsOur current pick for a midrange gaming PC deal is the Dell G15 Ryzen 7 CPU and an RTX 4060 GPU for all of your 1080p gaming needs. Need more power? Check out the Alienware x16 with an Intel i7 CPU and an RTX 4070 GPU, which will easily handle gaming plus photo and video editing.
Acer Nitro 5 Intel i5 RTX 3050 Ti 512GB SSD 15.6″ Laptop
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$699.99
(List Price $949.99)
Dell G15 Ryzen 7 RTX 4060 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6″ Laptop
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$949.99
(List Price $1,299.99)
Alienware m16 Intel i7 RTX 4070 1TB SSD 32GB RAM Laptop
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$1,599.99
(List Price $2,199.99)
Acer Predator Helios Neo Intel i7 RTX 4060 1TB SSD 16″ Laptop
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$1,179.99
(List Price $1,579.99)
Dell G16 Intel i9 RTX 4070 1TB SSD 32GB RAM 16″ Laptop
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$1,499.99
(List Price $1,999.99)
Alienware x16 Intel i7 RTX 4070 1TB SSD 16″ Laptop
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$1,799.99
(List Price $2,399.99)
MSI Cyborg Intel i7 RTX 4060 512GB SSD 8GB RAM 15.6″ Laptop
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$849.99
(List Price $1,099.99)
MSI Bravo 15 Ryzen 9 RTX 4060 1TB SSD 16GB RAM Laptop
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$1,049.99
(List Price $1,299.99)
Asus ROG Strix Ryzen 9 RTX 4070 1TB 17″ 144Hz Laptop
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$1,699.99
(List Price $1,899.99)
Alienware m18 Intel i9 RTX 4080 1TB SSD 32GB RAM Laptop
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$2,199.99
(List Price $3,199.99)
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(If you don’t need a mobile PC, check our list of the best desktop deals out there today.)Best Traditional Laptop Deals
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Dell XPS 13 9315 Intel i7 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 13.4″ LaptopThe XPS line is Dell’s answer to Apple’s popular MacBook, featuring a thin and lightweight build, gorgeous display, and long battery life. The XPS 13 9315 has a 13.4-inch 1,920-by-1,200 display with a 60Hz refresh rate and is powered by an Intel Core i7 processor. The aluminum chassis measures 0.55 by 11.63 by 7.86 inches and weighs less than 3 pounds, making this sleek laptop very portable. This configuration comes with a 512GB SSD and 16GB of RAM.
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Dell Inspiron 15 3525 Ryzen 7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6″ Laptop Inspiron is one of Dell’s most well-known lines and this Inspiron 15 3525 is a 15.6-inch laptop with a 1920 x 1080 resolution display that is suitable for daily use. The Ryzen 5700U 9-core processor will easily power through task while sipping power and the 16GB RAM is capable of multitasking multiple browser tabs. This configuration also includes a spacious 1TB solid state drive, which will hold tons of files and photos. Our reviewer rated a lower power configuration as “average,” stating that it has a “decent price-to-performance ratio,” but was “overall outclassed” in terms of battery and display.
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Asus Zenbook 14X OLED Intel i7 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 2.8K Laptop The Asus Zenbook 14X has a gorgeous 2.8K OLED touch display, a 13th Gen Intel i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Well-suited for productivity, our expert gave it the Editors’ Choice award for its premium design, long battery life, and snappy performance. You can’t go wrong if you’re looking for an ultraportable workhorse—especially at this price point.
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Acer Swift Edge 16 Ryzen 7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 16″ 3.2K OLED LaptopOur expert called the Acer Swift Edge 16 “a big beautiful screen in a slim build,” praising it for its peppy performance, lightweight but durable build, and of course the stellar 16-inch OLED display with a 3.2K resolution. This configuration includes a Ryzen 7 processor, a 1TB SSD, and 16GB of RAM, making this an all-rounder that can handle a multitude of computing tasks. The included carrying case is a nice touch and has enough space for your laptop as well as a mouse and small objects like pens and notepads.
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Asus VivoBook 16X Ryzen 7 512GB SSD 12GB RAM 16″ LaptopThe Asus Vivobook 16X has a generous 16-inch 1920 x 1080 display and runs an AMD Ryzen 7 processor with a 512GB SSD, and 12GB RAM. The current specs are great for multitasking browser tabs and performing tasks like photo editing. Weighing only four pounds and measuring 0.78 by 14.12 by 9.82 inches (HWD), this ultra slim laptop is also extremely portable.
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HP Pavilion 15t Intel i7 13th Gen 256GB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6″ LaptopWork longer hours thanks to a long battery life combined with HP Fast Charge and do more with the power of a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. The 16GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM will make multitasking a breeze and the 256GB SSD will boot up quickly. If you’re looking for a thin, lightweight, affordable laptop to take care of daily tasks like checking emails, reading news, and web surfing, look no further than this 15.6-inch laptop by HP.
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Dell XPS 17 9730 Intel i7 RTX 4060 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 17″ LaptopFor those in need of a large screen that can do it all—email, document processing, rendering, image editing—look no further than the Dell XPS 17 9730. Our reviewer called a similar configuration “the best big-screen desktop replacement” and this premium laptop delivers a superior all-around performance with a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, an RTX 4060 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. If you need more RAM, this model comes with up to a whopping 64GB of DDR5 4800 MT/s dual-channel memory.
Best 2-in-1 and Touch-Screen Laptop Deals
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Dell Inspiron 16 5630 Intel i7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6″ Touch LaptopWith a roomy 16-inch touch display and a powerful 13th Gen Intel i7 CPU, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 makes a great daily use configuration that you can take with you on the go. Included with this model is a 1TB SSD and 16GB of RAM, so you’ll be able to multitask browser tabs and applications like a champ and have plenty of room for all your files.
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Acer Aspire 3 A315 Ryzen 5 512GB SSD 8GB RAM 15.6″ Touch LaptopThe Acer Aspire 3 is one of the more affordable touch laptops on our list and our expert gave it an “average” rating for peppy performance in spite of short battery life. The Ryzen 5 processor is snappy and 8GB RAM is enough for juggling multiple browser tabs without signs of slowing down and the 15.6-inch 1080p display is large enough to work on without the need for a secondary display. Weighing in at less than four pounds and measuring only .74 inches thick, this laptop is also easy to lug around.
Recommended by Our Editors
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Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Intel i5 512GB SSD 8GB RAM 15.6″ Touch LaptopThis Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is a budget configuration perfect for daily use. The 11th Gen Intel Core i5 will handle web surfing and document processing and the 512GB SSD is large enough for your files and photos. The 15.6-inch display has a 1080p resolution for clear full HD image quality. In a review of a similar configuration, our reviewer praised the performance for the price.
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Lenovo Yoga 9i Intel i7 13th Gen 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 14″ 4K OLED 2-in-1 LaptopA crisp OLED touch display and a 13th Gen Intel i7 processor make this Lenovo Yoga 9i a perfect fit for those who work on the go. Quick and versatile, the 360-degree hinge enables you to position this laptop in a variety of ways to enhance your comfort of use. This configuration includes a stylus, so you can use your tablet as a drawing pad or a notebook if you want, and the 4K resolution is a joy to behold no matter the content you’re viewing.
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HP Pavilion x360 Intel i5 256GB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6″ 2-in-1 LaptopThis 2-in-1 HP Pavilion x360 has a 15.6-inch touch display, an Intel i5 CPU, a 256GB SSD, and 16GB of RAM and will make a capable daily-use configuration. With HP’s proprietary HP Fast Charge technology, you won’t have to stay tethered to an outlet for long. Our reviewer praised a similar configuration for its big screen and performance on a budget.
Best Gaming Laptop Deals
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MSI Bravo 15 Ryzen 9 RTX 4060 15.6″ 144hz Laptop This MSI Bravo comes loaded with a powerful Ryzen 9 processor and an RTX 4060 graphics card. The 15.6-inch display has a FHD resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate for smooth, crisp 1080p image quality. Our expert reviewed a similar configuration and gave it the Editors’ Choice award for solid 1080p performance and good battery life.
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Alienware x16 Intel i7 RTX 4070 16″ 240Hz This Alienware x16 R1 gaming laptop has a 16-inch display with a 2,560-by-1,600 resolution and a rapid 240Hz refresh rate for QHD+ gaming that is free of screen tearing and lag. The RTX 4070 graphics card will run modern day titles with ease and the 16GB of RAM pairs nicely with the 13th Gen Intel i7 processor to ensure you have enough bandwidth for multitasking programs and performing resource-intensive tasks such as photo and video editing. Our expert reviewed a similar configuration and gave it high marks for its performance and beautiful display.
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Acer Predator Helios Neo Intel i7 RTX 4060 16″ 144HzSpacious and strikingly RGB lit, the Acer Predator Helios Neo is a 16-inch gaming laptop that sacrifices portability for power. With an Intel i7 CPU and RTX 4060 GPU, you’ll be able to launch games and applications that are more resource-heavy. The gaming performance and bright display won over our expert, who gave a similar configuration a 4 out of 5 rating.
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MSI Cyborg Intel i5 RTX 4060 144Hz The MSI Cyborg runs an RTX 4060 GPU which will take full advantage of its 15.6-inch 1080p display and the 144Hz refresh rate will keep even the most action-packed scenes tear free. The RTX 4060 is capable of 4K gaming, depending on the title and settings. The only drawback is that this configuration only has 8GB of RAM, which can easily be rectified by adding another stick (or two) for a maximum of up to 64GB. A similar config was well-rated and called a “decent build for a budget gaming rig.”
FAQ
What’s the best low-priced laptop? PCMag’s current top-rated budget laptop is the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2. It doesn’t reinvent the original, but some minor upgrades and a new CPU put this affordable, stylish notebook back among your best budget options for 2022.Which is the best site for buying a laptop? The usual suspects when it comes to buying a laptop are Amazon and Best Buy, but you can often snag a deal at Newegg and Walmart, too, or direct from PC makers like Dell and HP. They all want your money, so they’ll often price-match each other if a rival is having a sale. Use a price-comparison app to compare prices and read PCMag’s reviews to make sure you’re really getting a deal.What is the most reliable laptop to buy?The HP Pavilion Plus 14 is our current favorite among general-use Windows laptops. This laptop merges high-quality hardware and design with a surprisingly low starting price, bringing very capable computing power to more people than most flagship models. For those set on Apple, you can save some money and still get a powerful, long-lasting laptop by picking up the M1-based 2020 MacBook Air—otherwise, the pricier 2022 model is also a safe choice.Which laptop is best in 2024?Laptops come in many flavors. Do you need a gaming PC? A portable, convertible 2-in-1? Maybe you’re a macOS fan. We have top-rated laptops in each category, but our top-rated overall laptops include the HP Pavilion Plus 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14 mentioned earlier, as well as the 2022, M2-based Apple MacBook Air.
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