The Best Laptop Deals for October 2022

We are about two weeks away from the Prime Early Access sale on Oct. 11-12, but you don’t have to wait for Amazon to lower its prices to get a fantastic deal on a laptop. PC makers like Dell, HP, Apple, and more have a number of machines to satisfy your computing needs, whether you need a traditional machine, a 2-in-1 touch-screen device, or a high-powered gaming laptop. 

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 conference, 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. With reports of a Mac-focused event in October, even more discounts may emerge soon, so keep your eyes peeled.

(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 Generation Intel Core i5 processor, 512GB SSD, and 16GB 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 display is equipped with ComfortView technology, protecting your eyes from harmful blue light during long working hours or binge watching your favorite shows.

Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED Intel i5

If you’re looking for a laptop to watch your favorite shows on, the Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED is the ideal laptop thanks to its display. For just $619, you get a 14-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2,880 by 1,800, a rarity at this price. It also has an Intel Core i5-11300H CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. This laptop is portable, weighing just 3.24 pounds and measuring 0.77 inches thick.

Vaio FE Series Intel i5 15.6” 16GB RAM 512GB SSD

If you grew up in the late 90s and 2000s, you’re likely familiar with the Vaio name. Though it’s no longer a Sony brand, Vaio PCs returned in recent years and are on sale at Walmart. This configuration features an 11th Generation Intel Core i5 processor with Intel Xe graphics integrated, 16GB of RAM memory, and a decently sized 512GB solid state drive storage. It weighs in at 3.9 pounds and 0.78 inches thick. This would be a great work-from-home or back-to-school laptop for most users who are not working on intensive graphical projects.

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 web surfing, video streaming, and document editing. Its thin profile, 15-inch screen, and included Acer BlueLightShield make this the perfect travel companion. While not powerful enough for heavy gaming, the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics are budget- friendly and suitable for casual gaming.

2-in-1 and Touch-Screen Laptop Deals

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 Ryzen 7 Touch Laptop

The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 uses an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and has 12GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. This conveniently lightweight touch-screen laptop is able to handle web surfing, video and music streaming, and document processing with ease, making it a good workplace companion both in the office and out of it. The 15.6-inch screen provides plenty of workspace and the 1,920-by-1,080 resolution will make viewing a pleasure.

Gateway Elite 2-in-1 Touch Laptop with Stylus

The Gateway Elite 2-in-1 touch laptop has a 14.1-inch FHD screen, an 11th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, and 256GB SSD. It measures 12.78 by 8.67 by 0.70 inches and weighs 3.4 pounds, making it extremely portable. And with up to 10 hours of battery life, you’ll be able to use it to get the job done without worrying about being tethered by a charging cable. The included stylus will appeal to artists and designers or those who prefer a tablet orientation.

Gaming Laptop Deals

Dell G15 Intel i5 RTX 3050 120Hz or G15 Ryzen 7 RTX 3060 165Hz

For gaming on a budget, look no further than the Dell G15 gaming laptop. For less than $800, you get a 12th Generation Intel Core i5 12-core processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU with a 120Hz 15.6-inch 1080p resolution display. It’s ideal for most high-resolution gaming at ultra settings.

Alienware x15 Intel i7 RTX 3070

The Alienware x15 is Alienware’s thinnest 15-inch mobile gaming laptop with a starting height of less than 16mm. Despite how thin the chassis is, engineers had cooling in mind with its gallium-silicone thermal interface material and quad-fan design to dissipate heat. The RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 configuration includes 16GB DDR4 3200MHz integrated RAM, 512GB M.2 NVMe solid state drive, and a fast G-SYNC 15.6-inch 1080p 1ms 360Hz refresh rate display panel.

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.