Best laptop deals today: Home use laptops, gaming laptops and more

If you’re looking to score a fast laptop at a killer price, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re on the hunt for a blazing fast gaming rig, a lightweight 2-in-1, or an everyday Chromebook, we’ve assembled a list of the best laptop deals available right now, using our finely honed editorial judgement to only recommend truly compelling deals on worthwhile notebooks.

For more notebook options, check out PCWorld’s roundup of the best laptops available right now. We’ve got can’t-miss picks for every use case and budget, putting our thousands of hours of hands-on testing to work for you.

Everyday laptops

Sometimes all you need is an everyday, no-frills laptop for browsing the web and checking e-mail. If you’re in the market for such a machine, check out our picks below.

• Lenovo IdeaPad 1, AMD Ryzen 5 5500U CPU/AMD Radeon Vega 7 graphics/8GB RAM/256GB SSD/14-inch 1080p display, $249.99 ($170 off at Microcenter)
• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, Intel Core i3-1315U CPU/Intel UHD graphics/8GB RAM/256GB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p display, $329 ($200 off at B&H)
• HP 17-cp0007 (refurb), AMD Ryzen 3 5300U CPU/AMD Radeon graphics/12GB RAM/256GB SSD + 1TB HDD/17.3-inch 1080p display, $429.99 ($419.01 off at Adorama)
• LG Gram 16 WQXGA, Intel Core i7-1260P CPU/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 GPU (with 4GB)/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/16-inch 1600p display, $899.99 ($999.01 off at Adorama)
• Lenovo IdeaPad 3i, Intel Core i5-1155G7 CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/8GB RAM/512GB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p touch display, $399.99 ($230 off at Best Buy)
• Dell Inspiron 15 3520, Intel Core i5-1155G7 CPU/Intel UHD graphics/8GB RAM/256GB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p touch display, $379.99 ($220 off at Best Buy)
• Acer Chromebook 314, Intel Celeron N4500 CPU/Intel UHD graphics/4GB RAM/128GB SSD/14-inch 768p display, $239.99 ($50 off at B&H)
• Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X, AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS-CE CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/14.5-inch 1620p display, $799.99 ($600 off at Best Buy)
• Dell Inspiron 16 Plus Laptop, Intel Core i7-13620H CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/16-inch 1600p display, $949.99 ($500 off at Dell)

My top pick: Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 3 offers reliable performance, a lightweight form factor, and a spacious display–all at an affordable price point. When it comes to price and features, it checks off all the right boxes, making it a great everyday machine for most people.

Gaming laptops

Whether you’re looking to catch up on some gaming after work or between classes, we’ve got a pretty solid list of gaming laptop recommendations below. The refresh rates on these machines are absolutely bananas and I mean that in the best way possible.

• Lenovo Legion Pro 5i, Intel Core i7-13700HX CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU/32GB RAM/1TB SSD/16-inch 1600p display, $1,249 ($550 off at B&H)
• Dell G16, Intel Core i7-12700H CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/16-inch 1600p display, $1,199.99 ($600 off at Dell)
• MSI Pulse 15, Intel Core i7-13700H CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p display, $1,199 ($250 off at Adorama)
• Razer Blade 14, AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/14-inch 1600p display, $2,399.99 ($300 off at Adorama)
• Asus TUF Gaming F15, Intel Core i9-13900H CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU/32GB RAM/1TB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p display, $1,199 ($300.99 off at B&H)
• HP Omen, AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/16.1-inch 1080p display, $1,549.99 ($300 off at Best Buy)
• Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8, Intel Core i5-13420H CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU/8GB RAM/512GB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p display, $799.99 ($150 off at Adorama)
• Acer Nitro 5, Intel Core i7-12650H CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/15.6-inch 1080p display, $999.99 ($400 off at Adorama)
• Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/14-inch 1440p display, $1,049.99 ($550 off at Best Buy)
• Acer Predator Helios 16, Intel Core i7-13700HX CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/16-inch 1600p display, $1,499.99 ($400 off at B&H)
• Gigabyte AORUS 17X, Intel Core i9-13900HX CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU/16GB RAM/1TB SSD/17.3-inch 1440p display, $2,349 ($150 off at B&H)

My top pick: If you’re looking for the ultimate gaming experience, the Razer Blade 14 is the perfect option. Thanks to the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, you should be able to run competitive games on the High or Ultra graphics preset. The 14-inch 1600p display also has a ridiculously high refresh rate of 240Hz, which means you can expect lusciously smooth visuals.

2-in-1 laptops

2-in-1 laptops (aka convertibles) are great because they’re so lightweight and versatile. All you have to do is swing the screen around 360 degrees and boom! You’ve got a tablet. If you’re on the hunt for a super portable laptop, then check out the carefully curated list below.

• Dell Inspiron 2-in-1, Intel Core i7-1260P CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/16-inch 1200p touch display, $899.99 ($350 off at Best Buy)
• Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5, Intel Core i7-1355U CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/16-inch 1200p touch display, $599 ($400 off at B&H)
• HP Envy x360, AMD Ryzen 7 5825U CPU/AMD Radeon graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/15.6-inch touch 1080p display, $569.99 ($379.01 off at Adorama)
• Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, Intel Core i5-1340P CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/8GB RAM/512GB SSD/13.3-inch 1080p touch AMOLED display, $699.99 ($300 off at Best Buy)
• LG Gram 16, Intel Core i7-1260P CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/16GB RAM/2TB SSD/16-inch 1600p touch display, $1,399.99 ($697 off at Adorama)
• Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3, Intel Core i7-1265U CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/13.3-inch 1200p touch display, $1,074 ($945 off at Adorama)
• Lenovo Yoga 6, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U CPU/AMD Radeon graphics/8GB RAM/256GB SSD/13.3-inch 1200p touch display, $449.99 ($250 off at Best Buy)
• Lenovo Yoga 7i, Intel Core i5-1335U CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/14-inch 1400p display, $549.99 ($350 off at Best Buy)
• Lenovo Yoga 9i, Intel Core i7-1360P CPU/Intel Iris Xe graphics/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/14-inch 1800p OLED display, $1,049.99 ($350 off at Best Buy)
• Microsoft Laptop Studio, Intel Core i7-11370H CPU/Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU/32GB RAM/2TB SSD/14.4-inch 1600p touch display, $1,699 ($775 off at B&H)

My top pick: The Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 is a fantastic pick because it’s powerful enough for solid productivity and the 1200p display is both spacious and touch-enabled.

Laptop deal buying tips

If you’ve shopped online before for laptop deals you’re probably aware that there’s a vast range of laptop configurations available.

A good place to start is with the processor. Buy laptops with Intel 12-series Core chips or higher, such as the Core i5-12510U, or the Core i7-13800H; or go with an AMD Ryzen processor (but not an AMD Athlon or A-series chip). Avoid laptops with Pentium or Celeron processors unless it’s a Chromebook (running Chrome OS). You’re going to need to pay attention with gaming laptops, too, as some GPUs, like the RTX 4050 Ti, don’t offer much boost over their RTX 3xxx-series cousins, and Nvidia has dropped the Max-Q designation on certain low-power options.

Display resolution is a gotcha. If you see a laptop labeled as “HD” resolution that means 1366-by-768 and often isn’t worth your time for a laptop under 13 inches unless the deal is absolutely standout. What you want is “Full HD” or “FHD,” which means 1080p.

Don’t buy laptops with under 4GB of RAM or 128GB of SSD storage—though on a Chromebook, this configuration is acceptable. We have more explanation in our laptops versus Chromebooks buying guide, as well as in our primer on how to buy a budget laptop without getting screwed. Also watch out for eMMC storage, which is something we don’t recommend for a Windows laptop but works fine for a Chromebook.

Reviews can be helpful. Even if you can’t find a review of a specific configuration, try related models. They’ll often give you a good idea of the build quality and performance. Also buy from brands you trust. Amazon’s daily laptop deals right now are full of brands we’ve never tested or talked to (Broage, Teclast, DaySky, Jumper) and it’s just a good idea to be wary.

Most older laptops will run Windows 10, and that’s fine—there’s no rush to upgrade. Windows 10 in S Mode, though annoying, can be switched out of easily if you find it on a budget laptop. If you want to buy a Windows 10 PC with the intent of upgrading it to Windows 11, we recommend you start here with a list of older laptops that are Windows 11-eligible.

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Author: Ashley Biancuzzo, Associate Editor