Amazon’s Big Deal Days sale is still two weeks away. This is the second Prime Day of the year, following the first one in July. We expect to see tons of deals to help you save money on tablets, headphones and laptops. But just because the sale isn’t officially here yet doesn’t mean it’s too early to start shopping the bargains. Our CNET experts have tracked down and examined every laptop sale across multiple top brands and have curated a list to show you the best laptop deals you can already get your hands on.
The sale hasn’t started yet so now more than ever is a great time to look at these great offers on Apple MacBooks, powerful gaming laptops and even budget-friendly Chromebooks. If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your laptop now’s the time to purchase anything that catches your eye.
Best Early October Amazon Prime Day laptop deals
From Apple to HP, all your favorite brands are on sale ahead of Amazon’s October Prime Day sale.
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 and there are plenty of more advanced configurations also on sale — including the 15-inch model for people who prefer a larger display.
The Galaxy Book 4 Ultra features an Intel Core 9 Ultra processor and includes a new personalized AI assistant. It can seamlessly link to your Galaxy smartphone for calling, texting and file sharing. The laptop also has a 3K AMOLED touchscreen for the best visuals.
This laptop from LG may be pricey but it is well worth the expense with everything it offers. Not only is it good enough for your basic needs of streaming and surfing the internet, it has a beautiful OLED display that’ll make your images and video pop, a tremendously long battery life, a significant amount of RAM at 32GB, and it’s slim and ultraportable. What’s not to love? Our friends over at PCMag hold this laptop in high esteem, so if you find yourself tempted, don’t hesitate.
This 2-in-1 laptop comes with plenty of ports (two USB-C and two USB-A). It even has a reasonable 5MP front camera for video calls.
This budget-friendly Dell laptop features impressive hardware, including a 15-inch touch screen display, 8GB of RAM and Intel UHD Graphics. Its ExpressCharge feature allows you to recharge the battery up to 80% in just 1 hour.
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- Apple MacBook Pro M4: $1,799 (save $200). For those with heavy hitting tasks to complete, this Pro can handle anything you throw it’s way.
- HP Omen 16-inch gaming laptop: $999 (save $600). This gaming laptop uses an AI-enabled Intel processor to give you the best power and performance.
- Apple MacBook Air M2 (13-inch): $699 (save $100). Now two generations old, this lightweight 2022 MacBook is a great option for Apple fans on a budget who don’t need the latest hardware.
- Lenovo Yoga 7i: $810 (save $240). With a 16-inch 2K touchscreen, this two-in-one Lenovo offers some serious versatility at a great price.
- HP Victus: $800 (save $100). This gaming laptop has a 144Hz refresh rate, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage for a smooth and responsive gaming experience.
- Microsoft Surface Pro: $1,469 (save $440). This device functions as a laptop and tablet, with a 13-inch OLED touchscreen.
- Acer Nitro V 16 AI gaming laptop: $699 (save $200). This powerful laptop features an AMD Ryzen 5 240 processor and a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card.
- Asus Vivobook 14: $297 (save $153). This 14-inch laptop, which costs less than $300, runs on an Intel Core i3 processor, has 8GB of memory, a 128GB SSD and an 8-hour battery life.
- Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11: $269 (save $130). With a detachable keyboard and a 2K display, this 11-inch Chromebook also doubles as a tablet.
- Acer Chromebook 315: $149 (save $20). This affordable Chromebook is perfect for folks looking for something simple to browse the web and it even comes with a protective sleeve.
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3: $139 (save $180). This laptop can run for up tot 10 hours giving you all day use before it needs a charge.
- Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus: $549 (save $50). Lenovo’s stylish Chromebook is one for those who need an affordable yet functional machine.
- HP 15.6-inch laptop: $370 (save $160). A basic and affordable option for those who want a touchscreen.
- HP Victus Full HD gaming laptop: $800 (save $100). Keep playing all day or all night with up to 12 hours of battery on a single charge.
Should you shop laptop deals during October Prime Day?
Prime Day is still two weeks away but tons of deals are already available so we recommend getting your order in before the October Prime Day madness begins. If you see a laptop that fits your needs and budget for several hundred dollars off, we recommend acting while you can.
Does Amazon’s October Prime Day offer the best laptop deals?
As you might expect, major retailers are offering excellent deals to counter the discounts on Amazon. So, while Amazon Prime Day should be your main focus, we also recommend checking out our coverage of discounts at Walmart and Best Buy to find the perfect deal for you. Plus, smaller, online-only retailers like Adorama and B&H Photo are offering deals that often go under the radar. Lastly, also keep tabs on brand websites because HP and Acer are offering some direct deals of their own.
What else is on sale during Amazon Prime Day?
There is a huge variety of deals that you can shop for during Amazon Prime Day. 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 are also plenty of seasonal deals on fall and winter essentials to gear up for the colder seasons. To give you a good idea of what’s out there, you can check out our full roundup of all the best Amazon Prime Day deals.
How we choose the best Amazon October Prime Day laptop deals
Many of us at CNET have covered shopping events for more than 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.
Other ways to save
With potential tariff-related price hikes, now might be the best time to get these kinds of prices on laptops. There’s a chance we may not see the same kinds of prices during the next shopping event. Make sure to check out Best Buy and Walmart for even more deals if you can’t find one you like on Amazon.
