Certain times of the year are better for tech shopping. The weeks before Super Bowl Sunday, for instance, see low TV prices because people are willing to pick up a new set to watch the big game on a bigger screen. The same effect happens when August arrives and back-to-school season begins. Laptops see some of the year’s best prices this month, as demand spikes due to students returning to school, going off to college for the first time, and more. We’ll be tracking back-to-school sales all month, and here are just some of the top laptop deals we’ve seen so far.
The Best Convertible Back-To-School Laptop Deals
Lenovo laptops typically excel in build quality and comfort, and this two-in-one is no exception. In our review, we raved over its luxurious all-metal build, high-quality keyboard and excellent battery life, which is a must for those long classes. The 360-degree hinge lets you use it as a tablet for note-taking and other tasks, but keep in mind that the massive 16-inch screen makes it a little heavier than you might think, with the whole unit coming in at 4.6 pounds. If you’ve got a lot of tricep strength, this might be the option for you to flex your computing skills. Best Buy has a 37% discount as part of their back-to-school sale.
The Best Dell Back-To-School Laptop Deals
Dell makes a lot of different Inspiron models, and while we haven’t sat down with this particular one, it’s very similar to the Inspiron 3535, which we have a full review of. The main difference is in the configuration, as this build comes with a surprising 32GB of RAM to back up its more than capable 13th-generation Intel i5 processor. That makes it a very nice choice for students who do a lot of multitasking, or watching Netflix during lectures. The FHD display is touch-enabled as well, which is a nice touch, and it has plenty of ports and connectivity options.
The Best Apple Back-To-School Laptop Deals
MacBooks bring a cool factor to the classroom that most PCs have a hard time competing with, and the MacBook Air has always been the ultraportable choice. With a recent price drop and performance upgrade, the 2025 iteration of the Air is one of the absolute best laptops on the market, and Amazon has it on sale at a 15% discount. We gave an Editors’ Choice award to the 13-inch model in our review, gushing over its boosted RAM, swift and stable M4 processor, typically gorgeous screen and quiet, fanless operation. Weighing in at just 2.7 pounds, it’s compact, powerful and a ton of fun to use.
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