Best cheap laptop deals in April 2025

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Cheap laptop deals can be found anytime of the year. Amazon, Best Buy, and Dell are usually great starting points if you're in the market for a new laptop. These retailers tend to offer laptop deals that fit all budgets.

Right now some of the strongest deals come courtesy of Dell and Best Buy. If you're looking for a mainstream machine, Dell has laptops on sale from $279. Many of the discounts laptops pack Core i5 CPUs and 16GB of RAM. Meanwhile, Mac fans can find M4-based MacBooks on sale from $949 at Amazon. The retailer has some of the best MacBook deals we've seen all year.

Below you'll find our roundup of the best cheap laptop deals currently available (Alternatively, also check out our guide to the best Chromebook deals).

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Chromebook deals

Asus Chromebook CM1402
Asus Chromebook CM1402: was $299 now $139 at Best Buy

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.

Acer Chromebook Plus 515
Acer Chromebook Plus 515: was $399 now $279 at Best Buy

The Acer Chromebook Plus 515 is a premium Chromebook with a strong-feeling build, comfortable keyboard, and top-firing speakers. It features a 15.6-inch FHD display with Intel Core i3-1215U CPU, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5: was $499 now $349 at Best Buy

The original Lenovo Chromebook Duet earned a spot on our list of best Chromebooks. While we've yet to test the Duet 5, on paper this Chromebook appears to be a worthy successor. It features a detachable keyboard and fabric back cover with built-in kickstand, 13.3-inch 1080p OLED display, Snapdragon SC7180 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB eMMC.

Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus
Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus: was $599 now $439 at Best Buy

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.

Windows deals

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i: was $679 now $449 at Best Buy

This Lenovo laptop is a great choice for a lot of people. With a Core i5-1235U processor, 8GB RAM, 512GB 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.

HP Envy 14
HP Envy 14: was $799 now $499 at Best Buy

This Windows 2-in-1 is undergoing a sweet discount. The flexible laptop has a 14-inch 1080p touch display, Intel Core Ultra 5 CPU, 8GB RAM, and 512GB storage. We especially like its edge-to-edge display which guarantees you get the most screen real estate out of your machine.

Lenovo Yoga 7i
Lenovo Yoga 7i: was $1,049 now $749 at Best Buy

The Lenovo Yoga 7i converts between laptop and tablet mode, with a 16-inch 2K display that can reach up to 300 nits of brightness. This model comes configured with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155U CPU, 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7: was $999 now $810 at Amazon

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.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge OLED
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge OLED: was $1,349 now $849 at Best Buy

This is one of the best Copilot+ PC deals available! This 14-inch thin and light laptop features a Snapdragon X Elite CPU for impressive performance and power efficiency, complemented by 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It's all topped off with its gorgeous AMOLED display.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x: was $1,199 now $899 at Best Buy

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7X is one of the first Copilot+ PCs to boast a 14.5-inch 3K (2944 x 1840) OLED touchscreen display. The full spec sheet is equally impressive with a Snapdragon X Elite CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. Our Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x review said this is "one of the most beautiful laptops we've ever tested" and praised its speedy performance, gorgeous display and super long battery life.

Dell XPS 13
Dell XPS 13: was $1,259 now $959 at Dell

Save big on this Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptop, which packs improved battery efficiency and top-tier AI processing. In addition to its X1E-80-100 CPU, this XPS 13 configuration is also equipped with 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and a 13.4-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 120Hz display. In our Dell XPS 13 2024 review, we praised this laptop's amazing 19+ hours of battery life.

Asus Zenbook S 14 Copilot+ PC
Asus Zenbook S 14 Copilot+ PC: was $1,399 now $999 at Best Buy

This svelte PC packs enough style to make Mac fans jealous. Under the hood you'll find an Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. We especially like the 14-inch 2880 x 1800 OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate.

Gaming laptop deals

MSI Cyborg 14
MSI Cyborg 14: was $1,099 now $899 at Best Buy

The MSI Cyborg is a well equipped PC that has all the power you’ll need for everyday, college-related computing tasks. The fact it packs in an RTX 4060 means you can play PC games on it in your well-earned downtime, too. It sports a 14-inch 1920 x 1200 144Hz display, Core i7-13620H CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

Dell G16 w/ RTX 4060
Dell G16 w/ RTX 4060: was $1,499 now $1,099 at Dell

This affordable gaming laptop features an Intel Core i9-13900HX CPU, which 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.

Alienware m16 R2 w/ RTX 4070
Alienware m16 R2 w/ RTX 4070: was $1,999 now $1,699 at Dell

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.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i w/ RTX 4090
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i w/ RTX 4090: was $3,299 now $2,599 at BHPhoto

This Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a powerful gaming laptop packing a top-of-the-line Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, a 14th Gen Core i9 Intel CPU, 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. That's enough muscle to make even the best PC games run great on the 16-inch 1600p 240Hz display.

MacBook deals

Apple 13" MacBook Air (M1)
Apple 13" MacBook Air (M1): was $999 now $649 at Walmart

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

Apple 13" MacBook Air (M2/16GB)
Apple 13" MacBook Air (M2/16GB): was $999 now $889 at 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, 16GB 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: sold out @ B&H | $749 (8GB) @ Best Buy

Apple 15" MacBook Air (M3)
Apple 15" MacBook Air (M3): was $1,299 now $1,049 at Amazon

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: $1,099 @ Best Buy

Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M4/512GB)
Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M4/512GB): was $1,599 now $1,399 at Amazon

Thanks to its M4 chip, the new MacBook Pro offers up to 2x faster Neural Engine performance for AI tasks and 2x faster ray tracing compared to the old M3 models. As we said in our MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 review, you also get a sharper 12MP Center Stage webcam and extended battery life of over 18 hours in our testing.

Louis Ramirez

As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.

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