The right laptop can make your workday more comfortable and let you move at a faster pace. The best machines can be pricey, though, so we’ve found the balance between performance and deep discounts to point you in the right direction. We aim to provide a variety of options, from high-end laptops on sale to affordable models with proven reliability.

These deals were active as of Sept. 17, 2024. This article may be updated to reflect current pricing and new deals as they arise.

Best laptop deals: Comparison table

Samsung GalaxyBook 4 Edge (Best Buy)Apple MacBook Air 2024 (Amazon)Aspire Go 14 (Acer)HP Victus 15.6 (Walmart)Apple 2022 MacBook Air (Amazon)
OSWindows 11iOSWindows 11Windows 11 HomeiOS
Storage512 GB256 GB128 GB512 GB256 GB
Memory16 GB8 GB8 GB8 GB8 GB
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon X EliteApple M3AMD Ryzen 3AMD Ryzen 5 8645HSApple M2
GPUQualcomm AdrenoApple M3 (10-core)Radeon GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050Apple M2 (10-core)
Display14”13”12.6"15.6”13.6”
Weight2.63 pounds2.7 pounds3.22 lb7.39 lb2.7 points
Price (while on sale)$899.99$929$299.99$599$849

Samsung GalaxyBook 4 Edge

Samsung GalaxyBook 4 Edge.
Image: Best Buy

Price on sale: $899.99 (usually $1,349.99)

Save $350 on this contemporary laptop with Best Buy’s sale. For the price, you get the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite and 16 GB of memory. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 comes with 512 GB of storage, which is appropriate for most business cases, including some photo editing. If you want to use Microsoft’s Copilot AI features, you can do that — including using the upcoming, controversial Recall timeline.

ProsCons
Stylish, light designRecall could invite security issues
Fast performanceSome reviews say battery life is good but doesn’t live up to the 22 hours promised
Seamlessly connects to Samsung Galaxy phonesSome reviews note the bottom of the laptop can get very hot
Powerful new AI features

Apple MacBook Air 2024

Apple MacBook Air 2024.
Image: Amazon

Price on sale: $929 (usually $1,099)

The latest version of the reliable, versatile MacBook is 15% off on Amazon, bringing the price down to $929 from over $1,000. Apple has found success lately with the M3 chip for speed, performance, and the upcoming generative AI Apple Intelligence, which the 2024 MacBook Air will support in the fall.

ProsCons
Long-lastingRelatively low memory and storage compared to some other business-focused laptops, although still well within modern expectations
Contemporary artificial intelligence features
Made to support heavier-duty graphics programs such as Adobe Creative Cloud

Aspire Go 14 Laptop

Aspire Go 14 Laptop.
Image: Acer

Price on sale: $299.99 (usually $349.99)

The Acer Aspire Go 14 is a dependable, entry-level laptop that you can get for $50 off at the brand name today. It’s an ideal laptop for students or casual business use, with reviewers saying that while the Acer Aspire Go doesn’t do anything extraordinarily well, it does everything competently.

ProsCons
Vivid screen colorWindows 11 opens in S mode by default
Contemporary AMD Ryzen 3 7320U processorRelatively small storage size
Reviewers praise the long battery life

HP Victus 15.6

HP Victus 15.6" Gaming Laptop.
Image: Walmart

Price on sale: $599 (usually $979)

Walmart has taken $390 off the price of this 2024 gaming laptop. The HP Victus boasts up to 11 hours of battery, an AMD CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, and a 144Hz refresh rate. While it’s optimized for gaming, this laptop’s speed and visuals wouldn’t hurt during video conferences or when creating graphics for work, either.

ProsCons
Fast, powerful performanceSome reviewers say the battery life is not as long as advertised
Vivid graphicsSome reviewers urge caution when using Walmart’s delivery service
Robust cooling fans to keep the temperature down even during heavy-duty workloads

Apple 2022 MacBook Air

Apple 2022 MacBook Air.
Image: Amazon

Price on sale: $849 (usually $999)

We recommended two MacBooks this month, both at similar discounts. I’ve been using MacBooks and MacBook Airs at home for a while, impressed by their longevity, the integration with the Apple ecosystem, and the low rate of bugs and crashes. There isn’t much difference between the 2022 and 2024 versions, except for $80 and the previous-generation proprietary Apple chip.

ProsCons
Slim and lightYou can get a newer model for almost the same price
Up to 18 hours battery life
Impressive sound quality with Spatial Audio

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