The Best Laptop Deals for July 2023

Amazon Prime Day arrives in a just under a week (July 11), but deals on laptop computers are available right now.

If you’re currently locked to the nearest outlet because your old battery no longer holds a charge, many models on the market (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 an upgrade to a solid-state drive. And if you’re in a lot of video conferences, pick a machine with a 1080p webcam—you’ll look better than anyone who’s still using a 720p lens.

Are all your old peripherals connected via USB-A? If so, note that most machines now offer USB-C ports for the most part, so you might want to add a USB hub to your order.

Apple aficionados have a multitude of choices, from multiple MacBook Air notebooks powered by M1 and M2 chips up to a variety of MacBook Pros. If you’re living life outside the Apple ecosystem, though, powerful Windows PCs abound, from brands including Acer, Lenovo, Dell, HP, and more—many of which can match Apple’s performance without matching the price. 

The Best Traditional Laptop Deals

Our current picks for traditional laptop deals include the following: for budget shoppers looking for a casual-use configuration, the Asus VivoBook with an Intel i3 processor, a 128GB SSD, and 8GB of RAM; for content creators and designers. the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7620 with an Intel i7 processor and RTX 3050 Ti graphics card; and for remote-work and mobile-business use, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro chip.

Best 2-in-1 or Touch Laptop Deals

If you need a budget 2-in-1 laptop, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 with an Intel Core i5 processor, a 256GB SSD, and 8GB of RAM is a capable daily-use laptop. Our midrange deal pick is the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 with a Ryzen 7 CPU and 14-inch 1080p touch display. The premium deal pick is the HP Envy x360 with an Intel i7 processor, a 1TB SSD, 16GB of RAM, and a 13-inch, 2.8K display.

Best Gaming Laptop Deals

Our current pick for a midrange gaming PC deal is the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 with a Ryzen 7 processor and RTX 3060 graphics card. This configuration is powerful enough to run modern-day titles in medium to high settings, and the 14-inch 1080p display has a 144Hz refresh rate, which renders gameplay in crisp, tear-free high definition. If you need more power, our premium deal pick is the Acer Predator Helios 300 with an Intel i7 processor and RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, which will run modern titles in ultra settings without issue and handle content creation as well. Budget gamers should look at the Dell G16, which comes equipped with an RTX 3050 Ti, capable of 1080p gaming in medium to high settings.  

(If you don’t need a mobile PC, check our list of the best desktop deals out there today.)

Traditional Laptop Deals

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Dell Inspiron 14 5425 Ryzen 7 512GB SSD 16GB RAM Laptop

Inspiron is one of Dell’s most well-known lines and includes laptops, desktops, and all-in-one computers. The Dell Inspiron 14 5425 is a 14-inch laptop suitable for daily use; it features a 1,920-by-1,200-resolution display. The snappy AMD Ryzen 7 processor blazes through tasks, and the 16GB of RAM lets you multitask with multiple browser tabs and can run intensive programs. One year of onsite service with hardware support is included in the purchase price, so your device is safeguarded when life happens.

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Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro 14-Inch 1TB SSD (2021)

Apple recently refreshed the 16-inch(Opens in a new window) and 14-inch(Opens in a new window) MacBook Pros with the latest M2 Pro and M2 Max processors, but the 2021 models are capable machines for those looking for a deal on a MacBook Pro for work or media. This 2021 14-inch MacBook Pro features an Apple M1 Pro 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU chip, 16GB of RAM, and 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. Check out our 2021 14-inch MBP and 16-inch MBP reviews.

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Asus VivoBook Intel i3 128GB SSD 8GB RAM 14″ Laptop

Those looking for a budget configuration dedicated to casual use like checking email and web browsing should look no further than the Asus VivoBook. Priced at less than $300, this laptop is powered by an 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processor and has 8GB RAM and a 128GB SSD. It weighs 3.5 pounds, making it extremely portable. 

2-in-1 and Touch-Screen Laptop Deals

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Dell Inspiron 16 7620 Intel i7 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 2-in-1 Laptop

The Inspiron 16 7620 features a 16-inch touch display with 1920-by-1200 FHD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor offers snappy performance and easily handles day-to-day tasks such as document processing, checking email, and web browsing. This configuration can come with an optional OLED display, for those who want to step up their image quality even more.

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Ryzen 7 512GB SSD 8GB RAM 14″ Touch Laptop

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 comes loaded with the Windows 11 Home operating system and is ready to tackle your daily tasks quickly and efficiently thanks to its zippy AMD Ryzen 7 processor. The 14-inch touch display has a 1080p resolution, perfect for streaming your favorite programs and the 8.33-by-12.66-by-0.67-inch profile makes it extremely portable.

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HP Envy x360 Intel i7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 13.3″ 2.8K 2-in-1 Laptop

This HP Envy 2-in-1 is a great option for those who want the portability of a tablet without sacrificing the power of a laptop. The 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor speedily handles most tasks, and the 512GB SSD boots quickly. The 13-inch touch display has a gorgeous 2.8K resolution; the laptop itself measures 11.75 by 8.46 by 0.63 inches.

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Acer Aspire 3 A315 Ryzen 5 512GB SSD 8GB RAM 15.6″ Touch Laptop

The Acer Aspire 3 is one of the more affordable touch laptops on our list, but it doesn’t sacrifice too much in terms of specs. The Ryzen 5 processor is snappy, 8GB of RAM is enough for juggling multiple browser tabs without slowing down, and the 15.6-inch 1080p display is large enough to work on without the need for a secondary display. Weighing in at less than 4 pounds and measuring just .74 inches thick, this laptop is also very portable.

Gaming Laptop Deals

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Acer Predator Helios 300 Intel i7 RTX 3070 Ti 240Hz

If you’re looking to play the latest and greatest without breaking the bank, look no further than the Acer Predator Helios 300. This configuration includes a speedy 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and a powerful RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, plus a gorgeous 15.6-inch 1440p display with a 240Hz refresh rate. The 1TB SSD will boot games and applications quickly and 16GB DDR5 RAM will handle multitasking with ease.

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Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen 9 RTX 3060 480Hz

This Alienware m17 R5  has an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor, an RTX 3060 graphics card, a 512GB SSD, and 16GB of RAM. The generous 17.3-inch display has a 1,920-by-1,080 FHD resolution and a blisteringly fast 480Hz refresh rate to keep the action on screen tear-free and the striking RGB lighting can be tailored to your liking in the Alienware Command Center. As an added bonus, you’ll receive one free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for PC which includes EA Play. This configuration saw a $100 price drop since we last mentioned it, so now is a great time to pull the trigger.

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Dell G15 Intel i7 13th Gen RTX 4060 360Hz

The Dell G15 gaming laptop has a 15.6-inch display with 1,920-by-1,080 resolution and a 360Hz refresh rate, delivering high-definition gaming free of screen tearing and lag. Powered by the latest 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and an RTX 4060 graphics card, this configuration can run modern titles with ease; and the 16GB of RAM ensures you have enough bandwidth for multitasking programs and performing resource-intensive tasks such as photo and video editing. The 1TB SSD will hold tons of games, so you have your library at your fingertips.