Best back-to-school laptop deals in 2024

Dell Inspiron 15: $699 $476 @ Dell
Apply Dell coupon code, "SAVE10" at checkout and take $223 off the Dell Inspiron 15 — one of the best laptops for college students and remote workers. We didn't get to test this laptop, however, Dell Inspiron 15 reviews at Dell averaging 4.3 out of 5 stars. Happy owners praise its excellent performance, speed, and good graphics. Others rave about its superb build quality and attractive design.

Features: 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 120Hz 250-nit matte display, Intel Core i7-1255U 10-core CPU, 16GB RAM, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 1TB SSD, HD camera with mic, Stereo speakers, Windows 11 Home 

Lenovo LOQ 16 RTX 4050: $1,359 $899 @ Newegg
Newegg takes $460 off the Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop with RTX 4050. Plus, stack your savings with select add-ons. Great for STEM students and remote workers, it has a built-in 1080p camera with a dual mic and privacy shutter for Zoom calls. 

Features: 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 350-nit 144Hz display, Intel Core i7-13620H 10-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU with 6GB of dedicated memory, 512GB SSD, 1080p camera with dual mics and privacy shutter, Windows 11 Home

MSI Creator Z16 HX Studio RTX 4070: $1,999 $1,749 @ Newegg
Newegg takes $250 off the MSI Creator Z16 HX Studio for a limited time. This deal includes a free game download of Black Myth: Wukong (valued at $60). Plus, take an extra $120 off via coupon, "ZIPMYPC7" with Newegg's Zip payment option and drop its price to $1,629. Intel i7-charged with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, the Creator Z16 HX Studio is suitable for 3D rendering, transcoding, and other graphics-intensive applications. 

Features: 16.1-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 165Hz touchscreen, Intel Core i7-13700HX 16-core CPU, 32GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU w/ 8GB VRAM, 1TB SSD, IR FHD webcam, Windows 11 Home

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Ultra: $2,399 $1,804 @ Samsung
You can save $500 on the Galaxy Book 4 Ultra with Samsung Education Offer. Plus, get a free Samsung T9 portable SSD (valued at $175). In our Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Ultra review, we rated it 4.5 out of 5 stars for its stunning 120Hz AMOLED display, powerful hardware, and excellent battery life. 

Features: 16-inch 3K (2880 x 1800) AMOLED touch screen, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 16-core CPU (or Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 16-core), 16GB RAM (up to 32GB RAM), Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU (or RTX 4070), 1TB SSD, 1080p webcam, AKG Quad Dolby Atmos speakers, fingerprint reader with Secure Core PC Knox, S Pen included, Windows 11 Home

Dell XPS 14 OLED (2024): $2,499 $2,099 @ Dell
Lowest price! Save $400 on the 2024 Dell XPS 14 (model 9440). Sleek, minimalist, and stylish, the XPS 14 borrows its design from the Dell XPS Plus. It has a seamless haptic glass touchpad, a backlit keyboard with a fingerprint reader, and quad speakers. Apply coupon, "SAVE10" to take an extra 10% off and drop it to $1,889.

Features: 14.5" 3.2K (3200 x 2000) OLED touch screen, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 16-core CPU, 32GB RAM, RTX 4050 GPU w/ 6GB VRAM, 1TB SSD, Stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Quad-speaker design,1080p RGB-IR camera with dual array microphones, Windows 11 Home

Apple MacBook Air M1: $999 $649 @ Walmart
Vintage in laptop years, the M1 MacBook Air is $350 off and the cheapest MacBook you can buy. Succeeded by the previous-gen M2 MacBook Air, it's still one of the best laptops around. It packs blazing performance and long battery life into a slim, unibody design. 

Features:13.3-inch (2560 x 1600) IPS Retina display, Apple M1 8-core processor, 8GB RAM, Apple M1 7-core GPU, 256GB SSD, macOS

HP Envy 16: $1,499 $899 @ Best Buy
Lowest price! Best Buy takes a massive $600 off the well-specced HP Envy 16. This is the lowest price we've seen for the HP Envy 16, especially with an RTX 4060 GPU. Remarkably, I cannot find a reliable review of this particular unit of the HP Envy 16. However, what I can say about the Envy series is that we've given them high marks before due to their quality chassis, great performance, and strong displays. Of course, this is relying heavily on speculation from our previous experience. This deal is great, but you're taking a risk.

Features: Display: 16-inch 2560 x 1600 16:10 CPU: Intel Core i7-13700H RAM: 16GB GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 8GB Storage: 1TB SSD

MacBook Air M3: from $999 @ Apple Education Store + FREE $150 Apple Gift Card
Get a free $150 Apple gift card from now through Sept. 30, 2024, when you purchase the MacBook Air M3 from the Apple Education Store. In our MacBook Air M3 review, we gave it a high rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. It's the Editor's Choice best overall laptop for outstanding battery life and powerful performance. If you're looking for a portable and reliable daily driver you can't go wrong with the MacBook Air M3. 

Features: 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) 500-nit Liquid Retina display, M3 8-core processor, 8-Core GPU, 16-core neural engine, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, three-mic array with directional beamforming, Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, quad-speakers with Spatial Audio support, macOS 

MacBook Air M2: from $899 @ Apple Education Store + FREE $150 Apple Gift Card
Get a free $150 Apple Gift Card when you purchase the MacBook Air M2 at the Apple Education Store. Student pricing starts at $899. Although it's been replaced by the MacBook Air M3, the M2 MacBook Air is still one of the best laptops for students. Starting at just under $900, it's the best value MacBook you can get. 

Features: 13.6-inch 2560 x 1664 Liquid Retina 500-nit display, M2 8-core CPU, 8-Core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime camera, macOS

MacBook Pro M3: from $1,499 @ Apple Education Store + FREE $150 Apple Gift Card
Get a free $150 Apple gift card when with your MacBook Pro M3 purchase at the Apple Education Store. Students, parents, educators, and faculty save $100 outright, so prices start from $1,499. Apple claims its new M3 processor is 35 percent faster than its first-generation M1 chip. Graphics performance is up 65 percent faster so you'll notice all the subtle nuances during gameplay, from realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections. 

Features: 14.2-inch (3024 x 1964) 1,000-nit 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M3 8-core processor, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, backlit Magic Keyboard, Touch ID, MagSafe charging

LG Gram SuperSlim: $1,999 $1,599 Amazon
Lowest price! Amazon is offering a massive $400 off the fantastic LG Gram SuperSlim. We loved the LG Gram SuperSlim so much that we gave it our Editor's Choice Award. It's the world’s thinnest laptop and delivers rival-beating performance, great battery life, and a crisp, vivid display.

Features: Display: 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) OLED display CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 RAM: 32GB GPU: Intel Arc Graphics Storage: 2TB SSD

Apple MacBook Pro M3 Pro: $1,999 $1,699 Amazon
Lowest price! Amazon takes $300 off the MacBook Pro with M3 Pro for a limited time. The MacBook Pro with M3 Pro delivers stronger performance and supports more unified memory. This laptop is perfect for creators who work with advanced Adobe Photoshop functions like panoramic images. 

Features: 14-inch (3024 x 1964) 1,000-nit 120Hz Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M3 Pro 1-core chip, 16-core Neural Engine, Apple M3 Pro 14-core GPU, 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Price check: Apple $1,849 + 150 Gift Card| Best Buy $1,699 

Razer Blade 16 OLED RTX 4070: $2,999 $2,799 @ Razer ($2,699 for students)
Currently, the Razer Blade 16 OLED laptop is $200 off ($300 for students) at Razer.com and includes a free game download of Black Myth: Wukong (valued at $60).  Register for Razer's student discount offer to save up to 15% off Razer products (student pricing will reflect when you log in). In our Razer Blade 16 Mini LED review, we gave it a solid rating of 4 out of 5 stars and our hard-to-get Editor's Choice Award. We loved its strong overall performance and bright stunning display with dual-mode functionality.

Features: 16.1-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 240Hz OLED display, Intel Core i9-14700HX 24-core CPU, 16GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU w/ 8GB VRAM, 1TB SSD, 1080p FHD webcam, Windows 11 Home