The year’s shopping events may be over, but there are still ways to save on laptops in 2022, whether you need a traditional machine, a 2-in-1, a touch-screen device, or a high-powered gaming laptop.
The Best Traditional Laptop Deals
The Best 2-in-1 and Touch-Screen Laptop Deals
The Best Gaming Laptop Deals
If it’s been a while since your last laptop upgrade, advances in screen resolution, memory capacity, processor power, and battery capability abound. If you’re currently locked to the nearest outlet because your old battery no longer holds a charge, many models on the market today (especially lightweight Chromebooks) can last a full day or more on a single charge.
If your old machine still has an old-school spinning HDD, you’ll love how snappy and safe an upgrade to a solid-state drive will be. If you’re on a lot of video conferences, pick a machine with a 1080p webcam so you look as good if not better than everyone else still stuck on a 720p lens. If all your old peripherals are still USB-A corded, note that most machines have moved up to mostly USB-C ports, so you might want to add a USB hub to your order if needed.
Finally, even though discounts on Apple laptops are usually neither common nor high-value, we’ve been seeing some sale prices on original M1 and M1 Pro laptop devices in the wake of the M2 release.
(And if you don’t need a mobile PC, check our list of the best desktop deals out there today.)
Traditional Laptop Deals
Apple MacBook Pro 14- and 16-Inch M1 Pro Laptop
This 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro features the Apple M1 Pro 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU chip, 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of solid-state storage. Unlike the MacBook Air(Opens in a new window), this Pro model has cooling fans, slightly improved battery life, and only weighs an extra 0.11kg in comparison—though the 2021 iteration eliminates the controversial Touch Bar.
Dell Inspiron 16 5620 Intel i5 512GB SSD FHD+ Laptop
This 16-inch laptop has a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 512GB SSD, and 8GB of RAM. It will be well-suited for web-surfing, document editing, and streaming videos or music with a fair amount of multitasking involved. The 1,920-by-1,200 60Hz FHD+ display is equipped with ComfortView and Anti-Glare technology, protecting your eyes from harmful blue light during longer periods of use.
HP Pavilion 15t Intel i7 512GB SSD 16GB RAM Laptop
This laptop promises a long battery life, but you can also top up thanks to HP Fast Charge. This configuration runs a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB DDR4-3200 RAM, and a 512GB SSD. If you’re looking for a thin, lightweight, affordable laptop to take care of daily tasks like checking emails, reading news, and web surfing, look no further than this 15.6-inch laptop by HP.
Dell Vostro 3510 Intel i5 256GB SSD 8GB RAM 15.6″ Laptop
With an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, Windows 11 Pro, and all-day battery life this business grade laptop is ready to get the job done. The Vostro 3510 is made to last with a durable metal frame and spill-proof keyboard and its low-profile form factor make it a great working companion on the go.
Acer Aspire 3 12th Gen Intel i5 15.6″ 1080p Laptop
With a mid-grade processor that’s suitable for most tasks and 8GB of system memory, the Acer Aspire 3 is a great laptop for multitasking, web surfing, video streaming, and document editing. Its thin profile, 15-inch screen, and included Acer BlueLightShield make this an ideal travel companion. While not powerful enough for heavy gaming, the budget-friendly integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics are suitable for casual gaming.
2-in-1 and Touch-Screen Laptop Deals
HP Envy x360 Intel i7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 13.3″ 2.8K 2-in-1 Laptop
With a 12th Gen Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD, this 2-in-1 laptop will be able to handle multiple tasks at once. The 360-degree hinge allows you to position the device in a variety of ways to make the most of the 2.8K AMOLED display’s crisp, clear picture quality.
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Lenovo Flex 5 Ryzen 5 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 14″ Touch Laptop
This versatile 2-in-1 by Lenovo has a 360-degree hinge for one of four modes: laptop, tablet, tent, or stand. Watch shows, surf the web, and even sketch with the included Lenovo Digital Pen. Measuring only 12.33 by 8.85 by 0.76 inches, this laptop will make a perfect travel companion.
Gaming Laptop Deals
Alienware m15 R7 Intel i7 RTX 3060 240Hz
The Alienware m15 R7 is Alienware’s most powerful 15-inch laptop, sporting a lightning-quick 12th Gen Intel Core i7 14-core processor and an RTX 3060 graphics card. With a refresh rate of up to 240Hz, this beast of a gaming laptop will run anything and everything in perfectly smooth high definition. The 1TB SSD will store all of your games and video captures with room to spare and the 16GB DDR5 4800MHz RAM will juggle multiple tasks with ease.
Dell G15 Intel i5 RTX 3050 120Hz
For gaming on a budget, look no further than the Dell G15 gaming laptop. Without breaking the bank, you get a 12th Gen i5 Intel Core 12-core processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU with a 120Hz 1080p resolution 15.6-inch display. It’s ideal for most high-resolution gaming at ultra settings. You can save even more if you pick the configuration with less on-board memory.
Acer Nitro 5 Intel i5 RTX 3050 Ti 144Hz
The Acer Nitro 5 has an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and 16GB RAM, and it runs an RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, enabling speedy productivity and powerful gaming. The 15-inch FHD display has a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, rendering your gameplay experience smooth and screen tear free, and the 512GB SSD has plenty of space for your games.
Razer Blade 14 Ryzen 9 RTX 3080 165Hz
If you’re looking for one of the top Razer Blade gaming laptops on the market at a discounted price, look no further. This model offers a robust AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX 8-core processor and a powerful GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card that can handle almost any AAA title with ease. We gave a similar model our Editors’ Choice award with a lower RTX 3070 graphics card. Other notable features on this model include a CNC aluminum chassis, 14-inch QHD 2,560-by-1,440 165Hz display, 1TB solid-state storage, HDMI 2.1 output (up to [email protected]), and vapor chamber cooling to dissipate all the heat this powerhouse produces.
What’s the best low-priced laptop?
PCMag’s current top-rated budget laptop is the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14, which offers excellent performance and a bevy of modern trappings that almost make you forget it rings up at less than $600.
Which is the best site for buying a laptop?
The usual suspects when it comes to buying a laptop are Amazon and Best Buy, but you can often snag a deal at Newegg and Walmart, too, or direct from PC makers like Dell and HP. They all want your money, so they’ll often price-match each other if a rival is having a sale. Use a price-comparison app to compare prices and read PCMag’s reviews to make sure you’re really getting a deal.
What is the most reliable laptop to buy?
The HP Pavilion Plus 14 is our current favorite among general-use Windows laptops. This laptop merges high-quality hardware and design with a surprisingly low starting price, bringing very capable computing power to more people than most flagship models. For those set on Apple, you can save some money and still get a powerful, long-lasting laptop by picking up the M1-based 2020 MacBook Air—otherwise, the pricier 2022 model is also a safe choice.
Which laptop is best in 2022?
Laptops come in many flavors. Do you need a gaming PC? A portable, convertible 2-in-1? Maybe you’re a macOS fan. We have top-rated laptops in each category, but our top-rated overall laptops include the HP Pavilion Plus 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14 mentioned earlier, as well as the 2022, M2-based Apple MacBook Air.
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