SAVE UP TO 37%: The week of Aug. 6, save hundreds of dollars on laptops. Score the Apple MacBook Air 15 inch for 19% off or the HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c for 37% off.
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch
(save $249.02)
HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c
(save $300)
Lenovo Ideapad 1i
(save $170)
A laptop is a lifeline for many of us. Whether you work from home, own your own business, or are heading back to school, a laptop is probably necessary. Some tasks are so much easier to accomplish on a laptop like making a spreadsheet, checking financial info, or booking your next vacation.
Although Prime Day was last month and we’re waiting on the announcement of the next Prime Day, you can still get a sweet deal on a new laptop.
During the week of Aug. 6, you can score some serious savings on laptops from brands like Apple, HP, Lenovo, Acer, and more. Here are some of our top picks this week.
Best overall deal
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Our pick: Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)
at Amazon
$1,299.00
Save $249.02
Why we like it
The MacBook Air 15-inch is our current top overall pick for most people who are looking for a MacBook. Apple introduced several upgrades with this newest model including support for Wi-Fi 6 and support for two external monitors, but only when the lid is shut.
Thanks to today’s deal, Amazon has this 15-inch model on sale for $1,049.98 which is a 19% discount off the list price of $1,299. This price also makes it the lowest we’ve ever seen at Amazon, so if you’ve been considering the MacBook Air 15-inch, today is a great time to snag it.
Read Mashable’s full review of the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air.
Best laptop deal under $500
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Why we like it
Sometimes the versatility of a Chromebook is exactly what you need, and one on a massive discount is even better. Today you can grab the HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c (Intel Core i3-128GB SSD) for 37% off, which means a sale price of $489.99 compared to the usual price of $789.99.
For starters, this HP Chromebook Plus can support Wi-Fi 6 while offering dual hinges so you can use it in tent or tablet mode. It’s also travel friendly, weighing just a bit over three pounds. The white backlit keyboard can also be great for travel should you find yourself typing out a document on a plane or a dimly lit hotel room.
Read Mashable’s full review of the HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c.
Best laptop deal under $350
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Why we like it
If budget is a consideration, check out the sale price on the Lenovo Ideapad 1i. While this model usually costs about $500, Best Buy has it discounted to just $329.99. The full HD display is perfect if you’re looking for a lower-cost laptop to stream movies. With a 15.6-inch screen, you’ll be in good shape for seeing the entire spreadsheet at work without having to squint or constantly scroll.
While it’s not a stunning high-end model, the affordable price of the Lenovo Ideapad 1i mixed with its decent stats could be the perfect combo.
More laptop deals this week:
Lenovo Yoga 7i (Intel Core Ultra 5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $599.99 $899.99 (save $300)
Asus Zenbook 14 (Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $749.99 $1,049.99 (save $300)
Dell Inspiron 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $749.99 $1,149.99 (save $400)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $899 $1,099 (save $200); extra $50 off for paid My Best Buy members
MSI Prestige 14 H (Intel Core i9, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,099.99 $1,299.99 (save $200)
Asus TUF (Intel Core Ultra i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,099.99 $1,399.99 (save $300)
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (AMD Ryzen 9, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,699.99 $1,999.99 (save $300)
