The best laptop deals in February 2023

There are fewer laptop deals available right now after recent sales events, but you can still save big at a number of top retailers and manufacturers. We’ve gathered all the very best offers on laptops right here to make the search for your next device so much easier. Check out the very best ones below.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve got $100 to spend on a cheap Chromebook, a few hundred dollars for a budget-friendly mid-range machine or $1,000 for a powerful premium device, you can find a laptop that suits your budget just below.

Many of the laptops listed here also come fully recommended by TechRadar’s expert reviewers who assembled our best laptops guide, too, so know you’re getting a quality device that’s been fully tried and tested.

If you take a look at these laptop deals and find you need a few more specific options, you can check out more Chromebook deals for cheap devices running the Chrome OS. We’ve also got an eye on all the latest MacBook deals for those after a discounted Apple device.

And for the gamers, you’d be better suited over on our guide to this week’s cheap gaming laptop deals as the models on this page are built with browsing, work and general use in mind – not gaming.

Laptop deal of the week

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i: was $429.99 now $299.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
2-in-1 devices usually come at a premium, but this is an excellent price for the versatile Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i. This Chromebook sports some powerful entry-level components, too, including an Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM to ensure strong performance for all everyday tasks. That means this is a great device for general browsing, video streaming and light life admin or office work.

Laptop deals under $200

Lenovo IdeaPad 1i: $129 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
This capable Lenovo IdeaPad 1i comes with a large 14-inch display that’s not always found this cheap. It’s better if you prefer a larger screen to work with, but beyond that, it’s near identical to the Asus above. Get it for light use, including web browsing, basic work, sending emails and watching videos.

Acer Chromebook Spin 311: was $249 now $169 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
This is a terrific low price for a versatile little Chromebook for light use. In our Acer Chromebook Spin 311 review, we said the 360-degree design, build quality and touchscreen all impressed – to the point where it claimed a spot on our best Chromebook list. The fact you can get one with all these fun features for under $200 is a bargain.

Asus 14-inch laptop: was $349 now $199.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
If you’re after a cheap Windows machine then this Asus laptop is good value for money right now. Expect no more than the most basic levels of performance, but for light everyday use, admin tasks, schoolwork and general browsing, it’ll do the job.

Laptop deals from $200 to $400

HP Chromebook 15: was $349 now $249 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
We’re fans of the HP Chromebook 14 here at TechRadar so we definitely want to give a shoutout to this deal on the near-identical but slightly larger HP Chromebook 15 at Best Buy. It’s an excellent value entry-level laptop that will comfortably handle general everyday use and light work, it’s up to the task. Highlights include the slim design, decent performance thanks to the jump to 8GB of RAM and long-lasting battery life which makes it a great option for those on the go.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i: was $429.99 now $299.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
2-in-1 devices usually come at a premium, but this is an excellent price for the versatile Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i. This Chromebook sports some powerful entry-level components, too, including an Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM to ensure strong performance for all everyday tasks. It’s a great flexible device for general browsing, video streaming and life admin or office work.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i: was $499.99 now $349.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
This is the best deal currently available on an entry-level Windows laptop. It comes with the ideal trio of major components – namely, an Intel i3 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD – that can handle work, emails, browsing and other general computing tasks. Need a simple machine on a small budget? This is the one for you.

Laptop deals from $400 to $600

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2: was $549 now $449 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
This is considered to be relatively pricey for a Chromebook, but it does come with some premium features that are not found on these usually cheap devices. Mainly, there’s the vivid 13.3-inch QLED touchscreen, which boosts picture quality with better brightness and contrast – and can be rotated 360 degrees. It’s a good buy if you plan to do lots of media streaming alongside your work or everyday tasks and would appreciate the flexibility of a tablet mode.

HP 15 laptop: was $699.99 now $449.99 at HP (opens in new tab)
For the same price, you can also get this Windows laptop that comes with a powerful latest generation Intel i5 processor, as well as 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD and a large 15.6-inch screen. It’s the ideal mid-range machine and one of the best laptop deals available right now. So, if your main needs are work, browsing and streaming the odd video, it’s a solid all-around performer at a good price.

Lenovo Flex 5: was $799.99 now $599.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
For an extra boost of high-end performance with added flexibilty, consider this Lenovo Flex 5 that’s now $200 off at Amazon. It’s a powerful device that’s easily portabe at just 14-inches in seize. It also sports a reasonable AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 16GB of RAM to multiask efficiently between work, admin and general use. Plus, there’s a 512GB SSD for bucketloads of storage.

Laptop deals from $600 to $800

HP Pavilion 15: was $999.99 now $629.99 at HP (opens in new tab)
First up in this price bracket is a laptop that we’ve previously awarded four stars out of five in our HP Pavilion 15 review. It comes packed with top-end components, including the latest generation Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD and a large 15.6-inch screen. It’s a pricey pick, but in terms of value for money alone, it’s one of the best laptop deals available right now. Get it to blast through all of your computing needs: from general work to more intensive applications and multitasking.

Dell Inspiron 14: was $949.99 now $699.99 at Dell (opens in new tab)
Dell makes some of the best laptops you can buy so we’re more than happy to recommend this excellent value-for-money laptop that’s one of the best deals right now for those who prefer a smaller 14-inch display. It comes with a powerful 12th-generation Intel i7 processor and a big 512GB SSD. The highlight, though, is the inclusion of 16GB of RAM that gives the laptop a massive performance boost to keep up with all your computing needs.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4: was $899.99 now $699.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
We called this one of the best Microsoft devices ever in our Surface Laptop 4 review, so it’s well worth taking advantage of this $200 saving while you can. Where it excels most is as a productivity laptop for those who do a lot of writing as the keyboard is comfortable and one of the best we’ve used. On top of that, it’s lightweight with a stellar screen and stylish design.

Laptop deals over $800

Dell XPS 13: was $1,099 now $999 at Dell (opens in new tab)
The Dell XPS 13 is one of the best laptops money can buy and this top-end model featuring a 12th generation Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD is great value. Just use the code ‘SAVE 100‘ to get this price. While there are cheaper machines with similar specs in other price categories, the Dell XPS 13 is a much more premium machine with a top-notch display and a solid build quality that not many other laptops can match. It’s also super portable with its 13.3-inch form factor.

MacBook Air M2: was $1,199 now $1,049 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Amazon has dropped the device that we highly rated in our MacBook Air M2 review down to within $50 of its lowest price. The cheaper M1 model may be better for most and more affordable, but this newer model comes with the added power of Apple’s M2 chip that will chew through all computing tasks. For creative professionals looking for the very best TechRadar approved device, it’s a laptop deal that can’t be beaten today.

This week’s best store-wide laptop sales

Amazon: regular discounts on Chromebooks and laptops, plus the best MacBook prices (opens in new tab)
Amazon has a regularly rotating selection of laptop deals. It’s often the best place to go for cheap Chromebooks and mid-range devices, so worth a look if your budget is around $500 or less. For those after a more premium device, Amazon regularly has the best prices available across the Apple MacBook range but these do regularly sell out quickly.

Best Buy: daily deals and regular weekend sales on Apple, Dell, Microsoft and HP (opens in new tab)
It’s worth checking in on Best Buy regularly as there are often strong laptop deals each day and over the weekend. And offers only increase during major sales events. To give you an idea of what to expect, we’ve seen Chromebooks from just $99 if you need a more budget-friendly option, while you can also find dozens of savings on devices from HP, Dell, Microsoft, Acer, Asus and Apple.

Dell: Big discounts on Inspiron and XPS devices (opens in new tab)
Dell’s latest sale is now live with a brand new selection of its most popular Inspiron and XPS devices at discounted prices. The offers can’t quite match some of the best we’ve seen all year, but it’s still a good chance to bag a bargain on a number of top machines where the savings are up to $350 off.

HP: get up to 58% off in the Presidents’ Day sales (opens in new tab)
There’s a new selection of laptop deals available at HP each week so no matter when you check in there’s always a sale running. Currently, the HP Presidents’ Day sale is still live with savings of up to 70% on a range of laptops, as well as a handful of price cuts on PCs, monitors and other computing peripherals. The price cuts on some of the high-end and 2-in-1 machines are more substantial, so look to those for the biggest savings.

Lenovo: Presidents’ Day doorbusters sale now live (opens in new tab)
The official Lenovo store still has a selection of laptop deals from its Presidents’ Day sale in stock. As well as big discounts of up to 81% on ThinkPad, IdeaPad and Yoga devices, you can also save on a range of other peripherals and accessories to go with your new laptop. Offers are available on monitors, mice, keyboards and more.

Microsoft: up to $500 off Surface devices (opens in new tab)
Going direct to Microsoft is usually the best option if you’re interested in one of the manufacturer’s popular Surface devices. As well as some of the biggest discounts on the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop ranges, there are sometimes discounted bundles with vital accessories such as the Keyboard Cover and trade-in offers so you can get an even better deal on a new laptop.

Laptop deals: our buying advice

It can be overwhelming looking for laptop deals if you’re not sure where to start. You may have an idea of how much you want to spend, what you need the device for or what key features you want included, but how do convert that information into the right laptop and ensure you pay the right price?

Well, that’s what we’re here for. We hunt down the best laptop deals each week and share them with your right here so you can bag exactly what you’re after at a good price.

Here are a few words of advice from us based on our experience hunting down the best laptop deals and a little explainer on the process we go through to ensure we surface only the best offers on this page.

How we choose the best laptop deals

It all comes down to what’s included in the price. We’ve been tracking all the best laptop deals for a number of years now, so we have a solid idea of what level of performance and components you can get for your money. Using that as a baseline, we can pick out the treasures from the trash.

We also take into consideration what you might need a laptop for based on the money you have to spend. So, if it’s just a basic device for some light work, general browsing and media streaming, there’s no point recommending a $1,000 laptop as it would be completely unnecessary. Instead, we look at devices between $100 – $300 that could handle those tasks and recommend some laptop deals accordingly.

However, if there’s a particularly good reason to spend a little extra money (maybe for some extra performance-boosting RAM or a healthy storage upgrade) then we’ll mention that too for your consideration. Sometimes it’s worth that investment to better future-proof yourself and end up with a noticeably better device.

Our search takes us across all the major and specialist retailers, so you can be sure we’ve taken a comprehensive look across the web to pick out the best laptop deals. All the laptops you see here are hand-picked and judged by a real human, too, so each one is given a proper and detailed assessment before it gets added.

How much should I spend on a laptop?

The answer to this really comes down to what you need the laptop to do.

If you just need a very basic device to check your emails, do a bit of light admin and generally browse the internet, then you should be fine to spend anywhere less than $300 on a laptop. Devices in this price range usually come with lower-end components, but they will handle these light tasks without issue, have a good amount of in-built storage for all your key files and applications, and offer solid battery life in case you’re on the move.

If it’s a device for a youngster for their school work, you can go even cheaper at $200 or less. Look out for a Chromebook in particular. These run the Chrome OS which is less demanding than Windows, plus, they often boast the best battery life so are good if you need a device that lasts all day without the need for charging.

For those after a general all-purpose device with a bit more power behind it, you’re looking at spending around $400 – $600. Laptops in this range come with more powerful processors and more RAM to give you a considerable performance boost over cheaper models that run faster and load programs quicker.

Look for at least an Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 and 8GB of RAM, here. If you’re at the upper end of that bracket, it’s worth paying extra to get 16GB RAM if you can to dramatically improve the device’s multitasking capabilities and overall performance.

Next, is the high-end devices of $600 or more. Here is where you can find premium laptops from the likes of HP, Dell and Apple. These are good for users with more demanding workloads, including video and photo editing, as well as more intensive tasks.

Machines like the Apple MacBook Air and Dell XPS 13 are big investments, but will usually last you a long time compared to cheaper devices so could work out as better value for money in the end, too.

Whatever you’re after, our weekly guide to the best laptop deals features a range of devices to suit every budget from $100 to $1,000. You should be able to find something that fits your specific needs while also sticking to your chosen price range.