Best cheap laptop deals in February 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 $249. Many of the discounts laptops pack Core i5 CPUs and 16GB of RAM. Meanwhile, Mac fans can find M2- and M3-based MacBooks on sale from $899 at Amazon. The retailer has some of the best Mac 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 $129 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 $299 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.

Windows deals

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i: was $549 now $399 at Best Buy

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.

Asus Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ PC
Asus Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ PC: was $899 now $599 at Best Buy

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.

Samsung Galaxy Book 4
Samsung Galaxy Book 4: was $899 now $599 at Best Buy

Save $300 on the Samsung Galaxy Book 4. Its 15.6-inch FHD display, Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM and 512GB storage make it a solid MacBook alternative. It also offers up to 15 hours of battery life.

Lenovo Yoga 7i
Lenovo Yoga 7i: was $899 now $549 at Best Buy

The Lenovo Yoga 7i converts between laptop and tablet mode, with a 14-inch 2K display that can reach up to 300 nits of brightness. This model comes configured with an Intel Core Ultra 5 125U CPU, 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. Plus, this is one portable device weighing 3.57 lbs, and measuring 0.72-inches thick.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7: was $999 now $786 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 Book3 13.3" Laptop
Samsung Galaxy Book3 13.3" Laptop: was $1,249 now $799 at Best Buy

If you're after a powerful laptop for larger work tasks and intensive multitasking, this Samsung Galaxy Book3 is an excellent pick. It packs a vibrant 13.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen display and can be flipped to reassemble a tablet-style device. Underneath the graphite casing, you'll find an Intel 13th Gen Evo Core i7-1360P CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. This powerful laptop is currently $799 in Best Buy's sale.

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge Copilot+ PC
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge Copilot+ PC: was $899 now $826 at Best Buy

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.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge (Snapdragon X Elite)
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge (Snapdragon X Elite): was $1,349 now $1,029 at Best Buy

This is one of the best Copilot+ PC deals available! This 15-inch thin and light laptop features a Snapdragon X Elite for impressive performance and power efficiency, complemented by 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

Dell XPS 14
Dell XPS 14: was $1,499 now $1,199 at Dell

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.

Gaming laptop deals

Dell G16 w/ RTX 4060
Dell G16 w/ RTX 4060: was $1,249 now $949 at Dell

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.

Gigabyte G6 KF w/ RTX 4060
Gigabyte G6 KF w/ RTX 4060: was $1,199 now $1,049 at Best Buy

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.

MSI Katana 15 w/ RTX 4070
MSI Katana 15 w/ RTX 4070: was $1,399 now $1,249 at Amazon

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.

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.

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 (M3)
Apple 13" MacBook Air (M3): was $1,099 now $899 at 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 13-inch M3 review, we called the Editor's Choice laptop a small wonder. It packs a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M3 CPU w/ 8-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD.
Price check: $989 @ B&H | $1,004 @ Amazon

Apple 15" MacBook Air (M3)
Apple 15" MacBook Air (M3): was $1,299 now $1,099 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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