The Best Laptop Deals for May 2023

While mom would probably love a new laptop for Mother’s Day, why not splurge on something for yourself, too?

Has it been a while since your last laptop upgrade? Advances in screen resolution, memory capacity, processor power, and battery capability abound. For example, 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. 

Apple aficionados have a ton 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 Apple’s gated walls, there’s no shortage of powerful Windows PCs from the likes of Acer, Lenovo, Dell, HP, and more—many of which can match Apple’s performance without the price tag. 

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. And if you’re in a lot of video conferences, pick a machine with a 1080p webcam, so you look as good (if not better) than everyone else who’s still stuck with a 720p lens. Are all your old peripherals still USB-A corded? If so, note that most machines have moved up to mostly USB-C ports, so you might want to add a USB hub to your order.

The Best Traditional Laptop Deals

Our current traditional laptop deal picks include the Inspiron 15 3511 with an Intel i3 processor, 256GB SSD, and 8GB RAM for budget shoppers looking for a casual-use configuration; the Acer Aspire with an Intel i7 processor and 512GB SSD/12GB RAM for those who need more power; and the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro chip for remote-work and mobile-business use.

Best 2-in-1 or Touch Laptop Deals

If you need a budget touch-screen laptop, the 15-inch HP laptop with an Intel i3 processor and 256GB SSD/8GB RAM is under $400 and capable of lighter tasks like web browsing and sending emails. Our midrange deal pick is the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2, which is a perfectly suitable WFH laptop thanks to the Ryzen 5 Pro processor. The premium pick is the Lenovo Yoga 9i with an Intel Core i7 processor, 1TB SSD, 16GB RAM, and a 4K OLED display.

Best Gaming Laptop Deals

Our current pick for a midrange gaming PC deal is the Asus ROG Zephyrus with a 14-inch 2,560-by-1,600 display with 120Hz refresh rate, a Ryzen 9 processor, and an AMD Radeon RX 6700S graphics card. With this config, you really get the most bang for your buck, including a spacious 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. If you need more power, our premium pick, the Alienware m17 R5 with an Ryzen 9 processor and powerful RX 6850M XT graphics card, which will run modern titles in ultra settings without issue and handle content creation as well. Budget gamers should take a look at the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 with a Ryzen 5 processor and RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, which will be capable of running most modern-day games 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

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

This 14-inch Inspiron laptop features a Ryzen 7 processor, 512GB SSD, and 16GB RAM. It will be a capable daily-use laptop with enough oomph to multitask browser tabs and applications. The 1,920-by-1,200 FHD+ display will look sharp no matter what you’re doing.

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

Apple just 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.

HP 17 Intel i7 256GB SSD 16GB RAM 17.3″ 1080p Laptop

Work longer hours thanks to a long battery life combined with HP Fast Charge and do more with the power of a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. The 16GB RAM will make multitasking a breeze and the 256GB SSD will load up quickly and can be supplemented by an external harddrive. The 17.3-inch display is large enough for viewing content from documents and spreadsheets to Netflix shows and the 1920 x 1080 resolution will provide crystal-clear image quality.

Acer Aspire 5 Intel i7 512GB SSD 12GB RAM 15.6″ 1080p Laptop

The Acer Aspire 5 has an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, 512GB SSD, and 12GB RAM, making it a capable daily-use laptop. The 15.6-inch display is spacious enough that you won’t have to connect it to a larger monitor and the 1080p resolution will render clear on-screen images. Measuring 9.39 by 14.31 by 0.70 Inches, this laptop will also be a great travel companion.

MSI Prestige 15 Intel i7 RTX 3050 Ti 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6″ Laptop

The MSI Prestige 15 was made with content creators in mind. The generous 15.6-inch 1,920-by-1,080 display is spacious enough for viewing without needing an additional monitor. With a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB RAM, this configuration offers enough power to run resource-heavy programs as well as multitask and the RTX 3050 TI discrete graphic card will give your graphic designing an extra edge.

2-in-1 and Touch-Screen Laptop Deals

Dell Inspiron 16 5625 Ryzen 7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM Touch Laptop

The Inspiron 16  5625  features a 16-inch touch display with 1,920-by-1,200 FHD+ resolution with a 60Hz refresh rate. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 8-core/16-thread processor is snappy and will handle day-to-day tasks like document processing, checking email, and web browsing, and the spacious 1TB SSD will boot up quickly and provide you with ample storage space.

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.

Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 Intel i7 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 13.3″ AMOLED Touch Laptop

With a crisp, clear AMOLED touch screen and S Pen compatibility, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 straddles the line between tablet and laptop. It runs an Intel 12th Gen Core i7 Evo Platform, 512GB SSD, and 16GB RAM. This device can get up to 18 hours of battery life on a single charge so you spend less time tethered to a charger. If you have other Galaxy devices, it’s easy to add the Galaxy Book2 360 to your existing Galaxy ecosystem.

HP Envy x360 Ryzen 7 512GB SSD 8GB RAM 15″ Laptop

With a Ryzen 7 processor, 8GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD, this 2-in-1 laptop will be a versatile daily-use laptop. The 360-degree hinge allows you to position the device in a variety of ways to make the most of the 15.6-inch display’s crisp 1,920-by-1,080 resolution. Plus, you can do more on a single charge thanks to HP’s fast charging, which brings the battery from 0 to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Gaming Laptop Deals

Asus ROG Zephyrus Ryzen 9 RX 6700S 120Hz

There’s a lot of AMD power in this Asus ROG Zephyrus, including a Ryzen 9 6900HS CPU and Radeon RX 6700S GPU which will handle all of your AAA gaming needs. The 14-inch display features a 2560×1600 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, all but eliminating screen tear and lag. The 1TB SSD will hold dozens of titles and boot up quickly so you’re never out of the game for long.

Alienware m15 R7 Ryzen 7 RTX 3060 165Hz

This Alienware m15 R7 has an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor, RTX 3060 graphics card, a 512GB SSD, and 16GB RAM. The 15.6-inch display has a 1,920-by-1,080 FHD resolution and a 165Hz 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 to really make this configuration your own. As an added bonus, you’ll receive one free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for PC which includes EA Play.

Dell G16 Intel i9 RTX 3070 165Hz

The Dell G16 gaming laptop has a 2,560-by-1,600 display with a 165Hz refresh rate, for high-fidelity gaming free of screen tearing and lag. Its powerful RTX 3070 graphics card will run modern-day titles in ultra settings at steady FPS and the 16GB RAM will ensure you have enough bandwidth for multitasking programs and performing resource-intensive tasks such as photo and video editing. Measuring in at 1.06 by 14.06 by 10.71 inches, this configuration will easily fit into your laptop bag or backpack.

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.

Asus TUF Gaming A15 Ryzen 7 RTX 3050 Ti 144Hz

This Asus TUF Gaming laptop features durable MIL-STD-810H military standard construction. Its multi-core AMD Ryzen 7 processor will zip through tasks and there’s plenty of storage space thanks to the 512GB solid state drive. The 15.6-inch 1,920-by-1,080 screen has a 144Hz refresh rate, which will make the most of the RTX 3050 Ti graphics card to game in high definition.