Best cheap laptop deals in August 2024

Asus Chromebook C223 : was $249 now $189 @ Amazon
A hyper-affordable Chromebook, this Asus 11.6-inch model is currently on sale at Amazon, with the C223's price dropping to $189. But this Chromebook gives you something you won't expect from a laptop this cheap: full-functionality USB-C ports. Yes, the reversible power-charging data-transfer port comes standard here. 

Asus Chromebook C203XA: was $249 now $223 @ Amazon
If you need a Chromebook that's rugged and durable, look no further than the Asus Chromebook C203XA, which has a spill-proof keyboard, military-grade durability and a scratch-resistant screen. This makes it perfect for any challenging or accident-prone environment. Right now, Amazon is selling this laptop for $223, but it's been less than $200 before. 

HP Chromebook 14: was $339 now $269 @ Amazon
This HP Chromebook 14 model has a 14-inch full HD (1920 x 1080) display, an  Intel Celeron Processor, 4 GB RAM, and 32 GB of eMMC storage. The notebook also has a 720p webcam and an estimated 12 hours of battery life.

Acer Chromebook Spin 713: was $376 now $269 @ Amazon
The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is one of the best Chromebooks we've tested. We especially loved its sharp 2256 x 1504-pixel screen that provides bright and vibrant picture output. On top of that, it lasted 11 hours and 54 minutes on our web-browsing-based battery test. It features a 13.5-inch 2K touchscreen, Core i3-10110U CPU, 4GB of RAM, and a 64GB eMMC. 

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4: was $599 now $572 @ Amazon
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.

HP Pavilion 15 Laptop: was $944 now $749 @ Amazon
Amazon has sliced $185 off this HP Pavilion 15 laptop. It's an excellent machine for working and everyday tasks packing an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. It's also great for watching videos and streaming thanks to its Full HD IPS micro-edge display. Plus, it sports a solid eight hours of battery life, and can be charged to 50% within just 45 minutes. 

Dell XPS 13: was $949 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 60Hz display, Core i5-1230U CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. 

Samsung Galaxy Book3 13.3" Laptop: was $1,249 now $999 @ 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 $250 off in Best Buy's back to school sale. 

Acer Predator Helios 300: was $1,499 now $1,000 @ Best Buy
The Acer Predator Helios 300 is a good mid-range gaming laptop at a steep discount. This model comes with a bevy of high-quality components, including an Nvidia GeForce 3060 GPU, an Intel Core i7 12700H CPU, 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD. The device is currently available at a $500 discount thanks to Best Buy's massive clearance sale on gaming laptops. Check out our Acer Predator Helios 300 review.

MSI Stealth 15M: was $1,399 now $1,035 @ Amazon
The MSI Stealth 15M laptop offers some pretty decent specs for the money. It features an 11th Gen Intel Core-i7 CPU, an RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB memory and a 512GB SSD. What's more, its 15.6" 1080p screen runs at 144Hz for smooth gameplay. We did see this model drop to $999 in a previous Black Friday, so it could be worth waiting for an even steeper discount in the spring sales.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (RTX 4060): was $1,599 now $1,299 @ Best Buy
We adored this lap-friendly monster of a machine in our Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review. Of course, that model packed in an RTX 4090 GPU, whereas this deal comes with a far less powerful RTX 4060. That's still a respectable laptop GPU, though, and when you combine that with a 14-inch (2560 x 1440) display that can hit 500 nits brightness and boasts a 165Hz refresh rate, there's a lot to like about this gaming laptop. It also packs in an AMD Ryzen 9 7000 Series GPU, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage.

Razer Blade 14: was $2,799 now $1,799 @ Amazon
The Razer Blade 14 is one way to get a lot of gaming power in a small chassis. And with its GeForce RTX 3080, 8-core AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, as well as a 164Hz QHD display, this high-spec Blade 14 is a compact powerhouse. 

MacBook Air 13 (M1/256GB): was $999 now $749 @ Amazon
Lowest price! It's no longer Apple's flagship, but 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. This is the lowest price ever for the MacBook Air M1.
Price check: $999 @ B&H Photo | $749 @ Best Buy

MacBook Air 15 (M2/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,049 @ Amazon
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: $1,299 @ B&H Photo | $1,299 @ Best Buy

HP laptop deals: up to $400 off select laptops
HP is currently offering up to 44% off a whole range of laptops in its weekly deals promotion.  For instance, you can get the HP Envy 17" for $400 off. It features a 17-inch FHD display, Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. And that's just one of many deals. 

Best Buy laptop deals: up to $500 off Windows laptops @ Best Buy
Tech retailer Best Buy is offering select Windows laptops with a sizeable discount of up to $500 in this limited-time sale. One of our favorite deals is the 13-inch Microsoft Surface Pro 9 with a $300 discount. This touch-screen device comes with an Intel Evo Core i7, 16GB of RAM and a 25GB SSD for storage. It also comes with a black type cover that packs a full keyboard.