Laptops can get pretty pricey, so it’s a good idea to scope out deals when it’s time to upgrade. Savings can be found pretty much year-round, but the real bargains are typically reserved for major shopping events. And with two just around the corner, right now is a great time to buy. The Fourth of July is approaching fast, with Amazon’s massive Prime Day sale kicking off shortly after, and the early deals are already in full swing. There are serious savings to be had for both Windows and Mac users, and we’ve rounded up some top picks of the bunch below. We’ll continue to update this page throughout both events, so be sure to check back often.
Best early July 4 laptop deals
The M4 MacBook Air is the latest model in Apple’s lightweight lineup and our overall favorite laptop on the market right now. The basic model comes with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, but you can save up to $150 on more advanced configurations. If you prefer a larger screen, the 15-inch model is also available at Amazon.
For Windows users, this is the overall best laptop on the market right now. The device impressed our reviewer with its sleek, lightweight design and staggering 20-hour battery life. And it has Copilot Plus, so it supports tons of helpful AI features. There are a few configurations on sale, but this $1,150 offer gets you a 13.8-inch display, 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage and a Snapdragon X Elite processor.
Why choose between a laptop and a tablet when you can get the best of both worlds? This two-in-one HP OmniBook features a 16-inch 2K touchscreen display and a 360-degree hinge, so you can easily use it with or without the keyboard. It has an advanced Intel Core Ultra 7 processor to help support tons of helpful onboard AI features, as well as 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
More laptop deals:
- Apple MacBook Pro M3 (14-inch): $1,199 (save $400)
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i: $250 (save $200)
- Asus Zenbook S16 OLED: $1,400 (save $400)
- HP Chromebook (15.6-inch): $199 (save $250)
- Asus Vivobook S15 OLED: $900 (save $500)
- Dell 16 Plus: $800 (save $300)
- Acer Chromebook 311: $129 (save $100)
Should you shop July Fourth laptop deals or wait until Prime Day?
Unfortunately, there’s no guarantee of which event will offer better prices. In reality, it’s most likely that both the Fourth of July and Prime Day will blur into one massive shopping event that spans multiple days and retailers. With that in mind, we’d lean toward getting your order in sooner rather than later. While there’s a slight chance we’ll see prices dip a little lower later in the sale, there’s a much greater chance that the best bargains will sell out fairly early. If you see a laptop that fits your needs and budget for several hundred dollars off, we’d recommend grabbing it before it goes out of stock.
Which retailers offer the best July Fourth laptop deals?
As you might expect, major retailers like Best Buy and Amazon will be offering some excellent deals for both the Fourth of July and Prime Day. You’ll also want to check out smaller online-only retailers like B&H Photo and Adorama, as they may be offering some under-the-radar bargains that aren’t being matched elsewhere. Plus, brands like HP and Acer are offering some direct deals of their own.
What else will be on sale for July Fourth?
There will be a huge variety of deals that you can shop across retailers for the Fourth of July. These include tons of top tech like TVs and laptops, as well as tons of home goods and big-ticket items like mattresses and major appliances. There will also be plenty of seasonal deals on things like grills, outdoor gear and other summer essentials. To give you a good idea of what’s already out there, you can check out our full roundup of all the best early Fourth of July deals already available.
How we choose the best July Fourth laptop deals
Many of us at CNET have covered shopping events for over five years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless others. We’ve become good at weeding out scams and superficial deals, so you’ll see only the best offers on our lists.
When choosing laptop deals, we look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time. Our team of experts has tested hundreds of laptops to ensure we’re bringing you the best options at the best prices.
- Real discounts mean exactly that. We look at the price history for that product to make sure no brands are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is.
- Quality reviews and testing are important for any product, including laptops. If you’re unhappy the first time you turn it on, the discount wasn’t worthwhile.
- Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it will only be around for a short while or will only be available for the remaining stock, we’ll let you know up-front so you don’t come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.