Best Presidents Day laptop sales 2024 — save on MacBooks, Chromebooks, Dell, HP and more
Check out the best Presidents Day laptop deals currently available
The Presidents Day is here, and that means Presidents Day laptop sales are happening now. It's the first major retail holiday of the year, so now's the time to save on some of the best laptops.
Right now you can get the Dell XPS 13 (i5/256GB) for $599 at Dell. This is a great deal that takes $200 off a laptop that's perfect for everyday work. Meanwhile, Best Buy is taking up to $300 off MacBooks. The deal that jumps out the most from Best Buy's sale is the MacBook Air 15-inch (M2) for $999 ($300 off). That's $50 cheaper than its Black Friday price.
There are plenty more deals to choose from, so keep scrolling for the best Presidents Day laptop sales. Or Check out our Presidents Day sales page for deals across all categories and our guide to this weekend's 151 best Presidents Day deals.
Best Presidents Day laptop sales — Quick links
- Dell: laptop deals from $299
- Lenovo: Chromebooks from $199
- Microsoft: Surface laptops from $439
- HP: up to 50% off laptops/desktops/monitors
- Gaming laptops: up to 32% off @ Alienware
- MacBooks: deals from $949 @ Best Buy
- XPS laptops: deals from $599 @ Dell
Best Presidents Day laptop sales available right now
Best value
MacBook Air 15" (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $999 @ Best Buy
Lowest price! I can't stress what an amazing deal this is. I purchased this Mac last year (for $1,049) and I'm floored by its performance. I'm more floored that it's now selling for $999! Apple's biggest MacBook Air features a large 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2880 x 1864), Apple's M2 chip w/ 10-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime camera, four-speaker system with Spatial Audio, and MagSafe charging. In our MacBook Air 15 review, we called the Editor's Choice laptop a super-sized version of the 13-inch model with excellent performance, epic battery life (15 hours in our testing), and a gorgeous display.
Price check: sold out @ Amazon | $1,099 @ B&H
Laptops under $500
HP 11.6" Chromebook: was $225 now $99 @ Walmart
If you need a cheap laptop for at-home learning or everyday essential tasks, this HP Chromebook will fit the bit nicely. It sports an AMD A4 processor, AMD Radeon R4 Graphics 4GB of RAM and an 11.6-inch display.
Acer Aspire 5: was $379 now $360 @ Amazon
We rank the Acer Aspire 5 is the best budget laptop we've tested. In our Acer Aspire 5 review, we appreciated its fast performance and productivity-friendly design. This laptop comes configured with a 15.6-inch FHD display, Intel Core i3 CPU, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.
HP 15" Laptop: was $499 now $464 @ Walmart
This 15-inch HP laptop is suitable for a variety of tasks. Best of all, it's now on sale for under $500. It features a 15.6-inch LCD, AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD.
Gateway 15" Ultra Slim Laptop: was $599 now $499 @ Walmart
The Gateway Ultra Slim Notebook is a budget machine packed with mainstream specs. You get a 15.6-inch 1080p IPS display, Core i5-1035G1 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. Budget laptops usually skimp on RAM or CPU power, but this machine is more than suitable for everything from homework to light gaming.
Laptops under $1,000
Dell XPS 13: was $799 now $599 @ Dell
The XPS 13 is one of our favorite overall laptops. Although we dislike that the 2022 model only has a pair of Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports, it's still a capable machine for most users. In our XPS 13 (2022) review, we called it a good laptop for everyday computing and for streaming content. This config packs a 13.4-inch 1920 x 1200 display, Core i5-1230U CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD.
Lenovo Ideapad 3i Gaming Laptop: was $999 now $699 @ Amazon
This Lenovo Ideapad 3i gaming laptop is now even more budget-friendly thanks to a discount at Amazon. It comes packing an Intel Core i5 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. It also boasts a 15.6-inch FHD display with ultra-thin bezels.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4: was $899 now $699 @ Best Buy
This Microsoft Surface laptop is one of the best around for productivity thanks to its 11-hour battery life, comfortable keyboard, and slim design. This fourth-generation model features an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.
Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2022): was $1,299 now $706 @ Amazon
The Asus ROG Glow Z13 combines the best of a gaming laptop and a tablet. It's ideal for on the go use and packs an Intel Core i5 CPU, 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. It's also got a 13.4-inch touchscreen display with 120Hz refresh rate.
MacBook Air (M1) 256GB: was $999 now $749 @ Amazon
Lowest price! The M1 MacBook Air offers fantastic performance thanks to its Apple Silicon. The M1 CPU also helped the MacBook Air reach over 14 hours on our battery test. For a limited time, Amazon has it on sale for $749, which is its cheapest price ever. It features a 13.3-inch Liquid Retina display, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage.
Price check: $999 @ Best Buy
MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo: was $1,299 now $1,235 @ Best Buy
The MSI Summit E13 has everything you could want from an everyday laptop. It features a 13.4-inch 1920 x 1200 touchscreen 120Hz LCD, Core i7-1280P CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Its 2-in-1 design lets you use it in laptop or tablet mode.
Price check: $1,518 @ Amazon
Microsoft Surface Pro 9: was $1,099 now $814 @ Amazon
This Microsoft tablet is slim, light, and responsive. This model comes with a 13" screen, Core i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage. The Slim Pen 2 and Signature Keyboard make this a great laptop replacement, but they're sold separately.
Lenovo LOQ 15: was $1,069 now $834 @ Walmart
A decent gaming laptop deal that may not boast the most cutting edge graphics tech, but the RTX 3050 still has enough grunt to handle most modern games around a solid 30 fps (if not higher) at this laptop's native 1080p resolution. The 165Hz screen means response times are extremely speedy, while 16GB of DDR5 RAM and an 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13420H processor round off this mid-range gaming laptop nicely.
Laptops over $1,000
Galaxy Book 3 360: was $1,549 now $1,099 @ Best Buy
The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 is a capable 2-in-1 convertible laptop with a commanding price tag. However, this deal knocks it down to a more affordable price point. The config on sale comes with a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 AMOLED touch display, Core i7-1360P CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. This 2-in-1 is S Pen compatible. (Pen not included).
Price check: $1,249 @ Samsung
Asus ROG Flow Z13: was $1,899 now $1,099 @ Target
$800 off! The Asus ROG Flow Z13 combines the best of a gaming laptop and a tablet-style device. It's idea for gaming on the go and packs a 13.4-inch 1920 x 1200 120Hz touchscreen LCD, Core i9-12900H, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and RTX 3050 Ti GPU. It won't break any speed record when gaming, but its 2.6-pound weight makes it perfect for on the go gaming. Note: Best Buy has a similar model with an RTX 4050 GPU on sale at a higher price.
Price check: $1,749 @ Best Buy
ASUS TUF Gaming A17: was $1,799 now $1,349 @ Walmart
A big saving on a big laptop, this ASUS machine comes with a huge 17.3-inch display, with a cut-out hinge design that's instantly recognizable. It's also packing an RTX 4070 under the hood, making it a powerful machine.
MacBook Pro 14 (M3/512GB): was $1,599 now $1,449 @ Amazon
This is an epic deal if you've been eyeing Apple's new MacBook Pro. In our MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 review, we said it delivers blistering performance with a brighter display than its predecessor, robust graphics, and super-long battery life (17 hours with 25 minutes). This base model features a 14.2-inch 3024 x 1964 Retina display, Apple M3 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
Price check: $1,599 @ Best Buy
Dell XPS 15: was $1,999 now $1,549 @ Dell
Dell is slashing $450 off the Dell XPS 15, which is the best Windows laptop we've tested. It offers impressive performance and has a productivity-friendly design. This model comes with an Intel Core i7 CPU, 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
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