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Even though it's a quiet time of the year when it comes to sales events, there are actually a decent number of laptop deals available right now. As someone who searches regularly to keep Tech Radar's guides up-to-date, even I'm a little surprised by what's on offer at the minute. But it's good news if you're shopping for a device, so here are the 6 best laptop deals I'd recommend for multiple needs and budgets.

I'm starting with this Dell 15 Laptop at Dell for

For a more powerful option, I really like this Asus Vivobook 14 at Best Buy for

I also want to shout out the Mac Book Air 13-inch (M5) at Amazon for

Check out all my top picks in detail below, including a basic Chromebook if you want a much cheaper option, as well as other good-value devices from the current spring sale at Dell.

Asus Vivobook 14: was

Lenovo Idea Pad Slim 3: was

Dell 14 Plus Laptop: was

Mac Book Air 13-inch (M5): was

Display: 15.6 inches Processor: Intel Celeron N4500 RAM: 4GB Storage: 64GB

This super-cheap Acer Chromebook is a very basic device that's best suited to light use and schoolwork, but it's a bargain at this low price from Walmart. The lean Chrome OS operating system gets more from low-end components, but it relies on you using more web-based applications such as Google Docs. And while it will struggle with anything beyond basic tasks, this also ensures exceptional all-day battery life, making it a strong portable option at a very affordable price.

Display - 15.6 inches Processor - AMD Ryzen 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 AMD Ryzen 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 - Snapdragon X RAM - 16GB Storage - 512GB

There's a big saving on this Asus Vivobook 14 at Best Buy. It's a modern machine, with an efficient Snapdragon X processor, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, so you have enough power and storage space for everyday jobs. It's a top buy right now if you have a reasonable budget and need a strong mid-range laptop for general use, admin tasks, light work, or schoolwork. It also boasts an incredible 29-hour battery life.

Display - 15.6 inches Processor - AMD Ryzen 7 RAM - 16GB Storage - 512GB

This Lenovo laptop stands out from all of the current offers at Best Buy as it's a solid mid-range device at a reasonable price. That's mainly thanks to the AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 16GB of RAM, which are a good pairing for most everyday work tasks and general use. I'm a little disappointed with the 512GB of storage, but it's enough for essential files and applications. Overall, this is still a good middle-of-the-road laptop.

Display - 14 inches Processor - Intel Core Ultra 7 RAM - 16GB Storage - 1TB

Here's one of the best deals on a modern, all-purpose, and well-rated laptop in Dell's latest sale. You can now get $470 off this machine that features a powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, a healthy 16GB of RAM, and a large 1TB SSD for storage. With all of those components, you'll have no issues with all of your everyday computing and work needs. And at 14 inches, it's an easily portable device, too. Altogether, it's an excellent value all-around option and a laptop we scored 4.5/5 in our review.

Display - 13.6 inches Processor - Apple M5 RAM - 16GB Storage - 512GB

The newest Mac Book Air M5 is here, and it just got its biggest discount yet on Amazon. Our reviewer called it "the best ultraportable I've ever used" and awarded it 4.5-stars, so it's every bit as good as its already excellent predecessor. As well as the powerful and efficient M5 chip, the latest Mac Book Air boasts a slick 13.6-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.

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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