Best cheap laptop deals in March 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 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.

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 Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is on sale at Best Buy. It sports a 14-inch 1920 x 1200 touch display, Intel Core Ultra 5 Series 1 CPU, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. This 2-in-1 can switch to tablet mode, and it offers long battery life and good performance.

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.

This mainstream laptop is ideal for work and entertainment. It won't break any speed records, but at this price we don't expect it to. It houses a 15.6-inch 1080p LCD, Core i7-1255U CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.