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Labor Day weekend might signal the end of summer, but that’s not all bad. This weekend also welcomes the start of exciting things like snuggling in front of your laptop or television to watch Netflix with a pumpkin-flavored hot beverage. Want a new laptop to enjoy the latest season of What We Do In The Shadows? You’re in luck, because Labor Day is a great time to save money on big name brands like HP, Samsung, Acer, Dell and even Apple. Many retailers already have some Labor Day sales live, with more savings coming online with each passing day.
We’ll be updating this roundup with even more great deals throughout this week and Labor Day weekend. Here are the best laptop deals we’ve found so far.
The Best Deals On Laptops This Weekend
Save Almost $200 On This HP Pavilion
This HP Pavilion Laptop 15z-eh100 is $191 off on HP’s site. This 15.6-inch laptop has an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. This price gets you a 1,366 x 768 pixel display. Customize the configuration of this laptop further on HP’s site and boost the processor, memory and screen resolution to 1080p—and qualify to save an extra 5% with code LABORDAY5HP.
Snag $400 On Lenovo’s Yoga 2-In-1
Get a whopping 40% off this Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-laptop at Best Buy. Get a 12th generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD, along with a 2.5K touchscreen display. Its hinge lets you use it as a laptop or tablet. Pay $600 after getting $400 off.
This Intel-Based HP Laptop Is $250 Off
Save $250—or more—on the Intel version of HP’s Pavilion laptop, the HP Laptop 15t-dy200. The baseline configuration includes a 15.6-inch 1,366 x 768 pixel display. For an even better deal, we recommend upgrading to the 1,920 x 1,080 pixel display for full high-definition images. The upgrade costs an extra $60—but then you’re eligible to use the code LABORDAY5HP to get an extra 5% Labor Day savings on all orders over $599 at checkout. This laptop will then cost a total of $579 with a 1080p display—a nominal increase and a great holiday weekend deal.
Acer’s Nitro Gaming Laptop Is On Sale
The Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop has an 11th generation Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD and a large 17.3-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It weighs in at almost six pounds. Buy it now on sale at Best Buy for $850, a savings of $150.
Save $230 (Or More) On A Pavilion 2-In-1
HP slashes $230 off its Pavilion x360 2-in-1 laptop with a 12th generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. Boost the processor and double the RAM to 16GB for $60 more, then save more by using the code LABORDAY5HP for an extra 5% off orders over $599.
Save $260 On This 2-In-1 Laptop
Save $264 on this HP Envy x360 when you buy it at HP. The baseline model includes a 15.6-inch touchscreen display (1,920 x 1,080 pixel resolution), a 12th generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. It qualifies for HP’s extra 5% off for Labor Day weekend.
Pocket $250 On A Dell Inspiron 2-In-1
This mid-range 15-inch Dell 2-in-1 laptop and tablet for $250 off at Best Buy. This is a great deal with an 11th generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. Buy it now for $650, a 28% savings.
This Asus Laptop Costs Less Than $500
This clearance deal sees 35% off the Asus Zenbook 14. This laptop runs an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, with 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD and a 14-inch 1,920 x 1,080 pixel display. At $471, you’re getting a solid mid-range computer for the price of an entry-level model.
Samsung’s 2-In-1 Convertible Is $50 Off
Save a quick $50 dollars on this Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro laptop computer when you shop at Amazon. You get a 13.3-inch display, a 12th generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. It weighs less than two pounds, and has a 360-degree hinge and S Pen stylus so you can use this model as a laptop or tablet. Samsung also sells the Galaxy Book2 Pro without the discount, but with trade-in opportunities to bring the price down.
Dell Delivers Everyday Computing For Under $500
Grab this Dell Inspiron laptop at Best Buy for $490—an 18% savings. It has an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. The 15.6-inch touchscreen display has 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. It runs Windows 11 Home S Mode, making it best for Microsoft Store apps.
Save $250 On This Lenovo Touchscreen
Best Buy is offering the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 for just $530, a 32% savings. It includes a 15.6-inch, 1,920 x 1,080 pixel resolution touchscreen, has a mid-range AMD processor, and comes with 12GB of RAM and 512GB SSD—both generous component specs at this price.
This MacBook Pro Is $300 Off
The late-2021 version of the MacBook Pro is on sale for $300 off at B&H Photo. It uses Apple’s M1 Pro 10-core processor, and includes 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD and a 14.2-inch 3,024 x 1,964 pixel display. The battery lasts up to 17 hours in between charges.
Save $100 On Recent MacBook Pro With M2 Chip
Snag this rare savings on the recent 13.6-inch Apple MacBook Pro with M2 Processor. Save $100 at B&H Photo on this model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. It has up to a 20 hour battery life. Buy it now for $1,199.
This Giant 16.2-Inch MacBook Pro Is $300 Off
Save $300 at B&H Photo on this Apple MacBook Pro. With a 16.2-inch 3,456 x 2,234 pixel display, this model runs Apple’s M1 Pro 10-core processor, 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD. Perfect for creatives, this laptop’s battery can last up to 21 hours. Buy it now for $2,399.
Save $300 On This Dell Powerhouse
The Dell XPS 15 is $300 off at Best Buy. Jam-packed with high-performance components, it has a 12th generation Intel Core i9 processor, 32GB of RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics processor and a 1TB SSD drive. It also has a 15.6-inch 3.5K OLED touchscreen display for sharp text.
Game On A Budget With This HP Laptop, $250 Off Right Now
This stylish HP Victus gaming laptop is on sale at Best Buy for just $550 (a $250 savings). It packs an Intel 12th generation Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics and a 512GB SSD—a generous amount for this price. The 15.6-inch 1,920 x 1,080 display has a fast 144Hz refresh rate, good for keeping gameplay action smooth.
A Budget-Friendly HP Chromebook Is Even Cheaper
Get this entry-level HP Chromebook 11a for $80 off, bringing the price down to just $180. This computer runs Chrome OS for cloud services like e-mail and Google Docs. It has an 11.6-inch display and includes just 4GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage—enough for light tasks—and the battery lasts almost 16 hours.
Snag This HP Laptop For Under $200
Save 23% on this entry-level HP Stream laptop at Amazon, and buy it now for $199. This low-powered, basic model achieves its low price by making compromises—the 14-inch display isn’t 1080p, it has a low-powered Intel Celeron N4000 processor, 4GB of RAM, and uses Windows 10 Home S Mode, for use with Microsoft Store apps. But it is one of the lowest prices we’ve seen for a Windows laptop, and it includes 1TB of cloud storage on Microsoft One Drive and a year of Microsoft 365.
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