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12 of the best Memorial Day laptop deals — my top picks from Dell, Best Buy, Apple, HP, and Lenovo from $179
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Although laptops aren't the biggest category during the Memorial Day sales, there are still dozens of deals out there right now if you're shopping for a new device today. I've searched through all the major retailers and manufacturers to find all the best ones for you, so check out my 12 top picks below.
Whether you want to get ahead in back-to-school prep with a cheap Chromebook, find an affordable everyday machine or upgrade to the latest model of a performance powerhouse, I've found an option for you.
If you want a few recommendations, I really like this Lenovo Chromebook Plus at Best Buy for
If you've got more to spend, I'd go for this Dell 16 Plus at Dell for
I've summarised all of today's top Memorial Day laptop sales below if you want to have a browse. After that, you can find the deals I'd recommend, based on my many years covering Memorial Day and scouring the web each month for the best laptop deals for Tech Radar.
Display - 14 inches Processor - Intel Celeron RAM - 4GB Storage - 64GB
This HP Chromebook 14 is a basic device, but it's cheap, making it a great buy for light use such as general browsing and schoolwork. It also boasts full-day battery life thanks to the lean but perfectly functional Chrome OS from Google, meaning it's best suited for students or those always on the move. If you have around $200 to spend and need a cheap laptop, then you won't find a better option right now.
Display - 15.6 inches Processor - Intel Core 3 RAM - 8GB Storage - 512GB
If you want a cheap Windows laptop, then this configuration of the Dell 15 Laptop is an excellent buy and terrific value for money. You get an Intel Core 3 processor, 8GB of RAM and a large 512GB SSD to ensure good overall performance and enough essential speedy storage for the price. It's a top buy right now if you're on a budget and need a laptop for general everyday use, admin tasks, light work, or schoolwork.
Display - 14 inches Processor - Intel Core 3 RAM - 8GB Storage - 128GB
This version of the Lenovo Chromebook Plus offers an impressive amount of power for the price. It includes 8GB of RAM and an Intel Core 3 processor, boosting performance, boot times and load times. Storage of 128GB is a bit underwhelming, but you do get a 2-in-1 touchscreen and solid battery life of up to 17 hours on a single charge. That's more than enough to last a full working day. At a little under $400, it's a smart buy for school or college, or just as a home laptop for light use and everyday tasks.
Display - 15.6 inches Processor - Intel i 5 RAM - 8GB Storage - 512GB
If you want a Windows machine then this configuration of the Dell Inspiron 15 is an excellent buy and terrific value for money. You get an Intel i 5 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD to ensure excellent overall performance and enough essential speedy storage for the price. It's a top buy right now if you have a reasonable budget and need a strong mid-range laptop for general everyday use, admin tasks, light work, or schoolwork.
Display - 14 inches Processor - Snapdragon X RAM - 16GB Storage - 512GB
This is a solid discount on a modern laptop powered by one of the efficient Snapdragon X CPUs. As well as excellent levels of all-around performance, this device boasts a huge all-day battery life, so you won't need to worry about being attached to a charger at all times. There's even 512GB of SSD storage, which you don't often see in combination with those other strong performance components at this price point. This is an all-around excellent laptop for everyday, college and business use.
Display - 14 inches Processor - Intel Core Ultra 5 RAM - 16GB Storage - 512GB
This powerful and versatile HP Omni Book Flip offers impressive performance for the price, with powerful components such as a modern Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, a healthy 16GB of RAM to boost performance, and a decent 512GB SSD for storage. You can comfortably handle everyday tasks, demanding work, video calls, media streaming and more with this laptop, all with the option to flip it around to a 14inch touchscreen tablet when needed, too.
Display - 16 inches Processor - AMD Ryzen AI 9 RAM - 32GB Storage - 1TB
There's a massive $600 price cut on this powerful high-end laptop, which boasts an AMD Ryzen AI 9, a performance-boosting 32GB of RAM and a large 1TB SSD. This is a great pick for business and productivity needs, with enough power to multitask with ease and battery life that lasts a full day.
Display - 13.6 inches Processor - Apple M5 RAM - 16GB Storage - 512GB
The Mac Book Air 13-inch (M5) is the newest version of Apple's powerful and popular laptop. While not a substantial upgrade over the last-generation M4 model, there is a solid performance bump thanks to the improved and more efficient M5 chip. The biggest gain, though, is the inclusion of 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage as standard, making it ideal for creative, productivity and business tasks. And, better still, it's now available for a record-low price.
Display - 16 inches Processor - Intel Core Ultra 7 RAM - 16GB Storage - 1TB
It's difficult to believe that Dell has slashed the price of the highly rated Dell 16 Plus laptop by $530. This is not a deal you see every day. If you or your child is off to college this September, then get ahead of the curve with this outstanding deal. Or if you need a high-performing Dell laptop for business use, then this device represents an absolute bargain.
Display - 16 inches Processor - Intel Core Ultra 5 Graphics: RTX 5050 RAM - 16GB Storage - 1TB
The HP Omen 16 is a budget-friendly gaming laptop and one of the best cheap gaming laptops available this Memorial Day. For under $900, you can get it close to its Black Friday price with an RTX 5050 and an Intel Core Ultra 5. Its 16-inch FHD+ display with a 165 Hz refresh rate also meets the minimum I'd recommend for seamless gaming at 1080p. The 8GB RAM and 1TB SSD are average, but are enough for beginner PC gaming or anyone looking for no frills, low-price gaming on the go.
Display - 15 inches Processor - Apple M5 RAM - 16GB Storage - 512GB
The newest Mac Book Air M5 is here, and the larger 15-inch model is now on sale for a record-low price at Amazon. Our reviewer called the smaller 13-inch version "the best ultraportable I've ever used" and awarded it 4.5-stars, so these devices are every bit as good as the already excellent predecessors. As well as the powerful and efficient M5 chip, the latest Mac Book Air boasts a slick 15-inch Liquid Retina display, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD as standard. Those are solid overall specs for all-around use, productivity, and creative tasks.
Display - 16 inches Processor - Intel Core 7 Graphics: RTX 5060 RAM - 32GB Storage - 1TB
Alienware is one of the pricier brands when it comes to gaming laptops, but this is a good price for a mid-range option in Dell's latest sale. The spec boasts a responsive 16-inch 120 Hz display and components that are suitable for running most games in 1080p at medium to high settings. Some tweaks may be needed depending on the game, but it should comfortably handle almost anything you want to run. It's perhaps best, though, for less demanding titles such as Fortnite, Roblox, League of Legends and indies.
James Pickard is a Deals Editor at Tech Radar. After many years of scouring the net for the cheapest games and tech for his personal use, he decided to make it his job to share all the best bargains and coupon codes with you. James also has almost a decade of experience covering some of the biggest sales events of the year at Eurogamer and VG247, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day. When not deals hunting or stacking coupon codes to get the biggest savings, James can be found on the PS5, watching a classic film noir or cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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