Best cheap laptop deals in February 2025

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 Acer Chromebook Spin 312 packs a bit more punch than your typical Chromebook. This 2-in-1 comes with a 12.2-inch 1080p touch display, Intel Core i3-N305 CPU, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Plus, this model has an attractive sparkly silver body.

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 Lenovo laptop is a great choice for a lot of people. With an i3-1215U processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD storage and a touch screen that can be flipped into tablet mode, it's incredibly versatile. It's not going to be a workhorse PC, but if you largely check emails, stream Netflix shows and write documents, this will do it all.

The Vivobook S 15 is Asus' flagship Copilot+ PC. It features a 15.6-inch 3K OLED 120Hz display, Snapdragon X Plus CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. In our Asus Vivobook S 15 Snapdragon review we said it's more powerful than the M3 MacBook Air and almost as efficient too.

This Dell 2-in-1 laptop has seen a tasty $400 discount. Its 360-degree hinge means it can flip between laptop and tablet mode depending on your workflow. In terms of specs, you get an Intel Core 7 Series 1 CPU, 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.

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.

The 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.

The latest 2-in-1 powerhouse from Dell comes in the form of this sleek Inspiron 16 — sporting a 16-inch 2,560 x 1,600 mini LED touch display, an efficient Intel Core 7 processor, 32 GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. All of this makes the $400 saving all the more worthwhile for this laptop that doubles as a tablet!

This XPS 14 configuration boasts one of Intel's new chips — the 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 affordable gaming laptop features a last-gen Intel Core i7-13650HX CPU, but it should have no issues playing your favorite games, thanks to its RTX 4060 GPU and 16GB of RAM. It’s also equipped with 1TB of SSD storage and a beautiful 16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) display with a smooth 240Hz refresh rate.

For $1,049, you can pick up this solid all-round gaming laptop from Gigabyte. Not only does Nvidia’s RTX 4060 graphics card ensure this system supports ray tracing (a feature that’s increasingly important with modern PC games), the presence of an Intel Core i7 13620H CPU with 32GB of DDR5 RAM should ensure the G6 will run many titles at a smooth 60 frames per second or above at the laptop’s native screen resolution of 1920 x 1200.

This may not be the biggest saving, but the Katana 15 is an impressive gaming laptop. Nabbing a RTX 4070-powered machine for less than $1,300 is a good deal and Nvidia’s mobile GPU can tame most of the best PC games with ease. This config also comes with an Intel Core i7-13620H CPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, a 1TB NVMe SSD and a “Cooler Boost 5” system to keep your laptop chill under pressure.

We checked out this laptop in our Alienware m16 R2 review and liked how it balances gaming performance with productivity-friendly design. Its subtle design mean it blends in well at the office, and it's comfortable to use. On the downside, its fans get pretty loud and battery life only lasts up to 6 hours, so you'll probably need to carry a charger with you. This model is well equipped for high-powered gaming with an Intel Core Series 1 Ultra 9 CPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and RTX 4070 GPU.

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.
Price check: sold out @ Best Buy | sold out @ Amazon

It's no longer Apple's flagship, but the MacBook Air M2 is one of our most recommended laptops because it's remarkably light and thin yet sports a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, a speedy Apple M2 CPU w/ 8-core GPU, 8GB 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.
Price check: $799 @ B&H | $799 @ Best Buy

The new MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M3 silicon. The laptop can support up to two external displays (when the laptop lid is closed) and Apple also claims its 60% faster than the M1-based MacBook Air. It boasts up to 18 hours of battery life. In our MacBook Air 15-inch M3 review, we said the Editor's Choice laptop delivers fantastic performance from its M3 chip along with class-leading battery life (15:03). It packs a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2880 x 1864), Apple's M3 CPU w/ 10-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD.
Price check: $1,199 @ Best Buy | $1,189 @ Amazon