The best cheap laptop deals of April we're seeing so far offer solid discounts on the industry's best laptops. Several retailers are slashing prices on even the most coveted notebooks.
We're talking significant price cuts on various configuration laptops — from budget Chromebooks to premium gaming machines. So if you're buying a new laptop, luckily, you can snag one for dollars off retail price. Our hand-selected roundup of today's best cheap laptop deals will help ease the strain on your wallet.
Frugal shoppers usually look to score cheap laptop deals during Prime Day, Black Friday or Cyber Monday. However, generally speaking, retailers offer solid discounts on the industry's best notebook computers throughout the year. In fact, laptop manufacturers like Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft often run sitewide sales on their inventory.
With so many laptop models and deals to choose from, we know buying a laptop can be overwhelming. If you're unsure which CPU, RAM, and GPU combination is right for, our handy laptop buying guide will eliminate the guesswork.
Whether you want the best price on a new productivity or gaming laptop, we've got you covered. From laptops under $500 to workstations and gaming laptops under $2,000, here are the best cheap laptop deals available right now.
Best cheap laptop deals today
- Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Laptop (AMD): was $635 now $494 @ Dell (Ends April 8)
- HP Envy x360 15.6" 2-in-1: was $799 now $649 @ Walmart
- HP 15-ef1073od 15.6" Laptop: was $670 now $570 @ Office Depot
- Apple MacBook Pro M1 13" Notebook: was $1,299 now $1,200 @ Amazon
- Dell XPS 13 Touch Laptop: was $900 now $794 @ Dell
Cheap Laptop Deals Under $300
Acer Chromebook 311: was $219 now $169 @ Walmart
Now $50 cheaper, the Acer Chromebook 311 is one of the best laptop deals under $200. If you're looking for a compact portable Chromebook for basic tasks, look no further. It features an 11.6-inch (1366 x 768) IPS display, 1.10-GHz Intel Celeron N4020 dual-core CPU, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC storage. View Deal
HP Chromebook 14: was $261 now $242 @ Amazon
The HP Chromebook 14 is a good option, thanks to its sharp 14-inch 1080p display, snappy keyboard and attractive chassis. It packs a 1.1-GHz Intel Celeron N4000 dual-core CPU, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC storage. That's all you need to create docs, check email, browse the internet and stream content on.
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HP Chromebook 11: was $219 now $189 @ Best Buy
If you're looking for the cheapest Chromebook that you can buy for your kid or even an elder, than look no further than the HP Chromebook 11. It's small, portable and comes with an Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.View Deal
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 2-in-1 Laptop: was $280 now $232 @ Amazon
One of the best laptop deals available right now takes $48 off, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet. This incredible value 2-in-1 device nets you a capable tablet with a detachable keyboard for use as a laptop — for an incredibly low price. Alongside its sleek design, this tablet delivers good performance and epic battery life. View Deal
Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus: was $350 now $300 @ Amazon
At $50 off, the modestly priced Samsung Chromebook 4 Plus is even more affordable. It has a 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) display, a 1.1-GHz Intel Celeron N4000 dual-core CPU, 6GB of RAM, and 64GB of microSD-expandable storage. It's one of the best laptop deals under $300View Deal
Cheap Laptop Deals Under $500
Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Laptop (AMD): was $635 now $494 @ Dell
Dell is currently taking $141 off the Dell Inspiron 15 5000 (5505) AMD laptop. This machine packs a 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) matte display, 2.3-GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U 6-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, AMD Radeon GPU, and 256GB SSD. This is one of today's best cheap laptop deals under $500. This deal ends April 8.View Deal
Dell Inspiron 15 3000: was $430 now $349 @ Dell
One of the best cheap laptop deals at Dell takes $81 off the Dell Inspiron 15 3000. This machine features a 15.6-inch (1366 x 768) matte display, 10th Gen Intel Core i3-1005G1 dual-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB SSD. View Deal
Gateway 14.1" Ultra Slim Notebook: was $699 now $429 @ Walmart
The Gateway 14.1-inch Ultra Slim Notebook offers decent performance in a colorful design for an affordable price. It features a 14-inch 1080p display, 1.2-GHz Core i3-1005G1 dual-core CPU, 4GB RAM, and 128GB SSD. This is one of the best cheap laptop deals under $500. View Deal
Cheap Laptop Deals Under $600
Acer Laptop Aspire 5: was $600 now $530 @ Newegg
Currently $70 off, the Acer Aspire 5 is one of the best laptops for the money. This machine packs a 15.6-inch1080p display, 2.3-GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U 6-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, AMD Radeon graphics, and 512GB SSD. It's a great value Windows machine and one of the best cheap laptop deals available right now. View Deal
HP 15-ef1073od 15.6" Laptop: was $670 now $570 @ Office Depot
Now $100 off, this HP 15-inch laptop is an incredible value. This machine packs a 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) display, 2.0-GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4700U 8-core CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256 SSD. Its HP True Vision 720p camera with dual mic array make it great for video calling and conferencing.
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Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Laptop (Intel): was $684 now $573 @ Dell
The Intel-charged Dell Inspiron 15 5000 (5502) laptop is $111 off its normal price. This model features a 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080 display, 11th Gen Intel 2.4-GHz Core i5-1135G7 quad-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, and 256GB SSD.View Deal
Cheap Laptop Deals Under $1,000
Apple MacBook Air: was $999 now $950 @ Amazon
Amazon is also taking $49 off the base model MacBook Air with Apple M1 chip. It's just $30 shy of its all-time low price and one of the best MacBook deals available right now.View Deal
HP Envy x360 15.6" 2-in-1: was $799 now $649 @ Walmart
For a limited time, save $150 on the excellent HP Envy x360 2-in-1. It packs a 15.6-inch 1080p touch screen, 1.6-GHz 10th-Gen Intel Core i5-10210U quad-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. View Deal
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 15: was $970 now $740 @ Lenovo
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 2-in-1 laptops is currently $230 off via coupon, "RAINYDAYS1". This machine packs a 15.6-inch 1080p touchscreen, 1.3-GHz Intel Core i7-1065G7 quad core CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD. View Deal
Dell XPS 13 Touch Laptop: was $1,000 now $794 @ Dell
Save $206 on the Dell XPS 13 Touch (9305) during Dell's Spring Sale Event. It packs a 13.3- inch 1080p touch screen, 2.4-GHz Core i5-1135G7 quad-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, Iris Xe graphics, and 256GB SSD. View Deal
Dell XPS 13 Laptop: was $1,350 now $999 @ Dell
Now $352 off at Dell, the Editor's Choice Dell XPS 13 is the best laptop to buy. This model on sale packs a 13.3- inch (1920 x 1080) Infinity Edge non-touch display, a 1.1-GHz Core i7-10510U 6-core CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.View Deal
HP ProBook 450 G7 Notebook PC: was $900 now $800 @ Newegg
At $200 off, the HP ProBook 450 G7 has never been cheaper. This compact business laptop features a 15.6-inch 1080p display, 1.6-GHz Core i5-10210U quad-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD.
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Cheap Laptop Deals Under $1,500
Apple MacBook Pro M1 13" Notebook: was $1,299 now $1,200 @ Amazon
This laptop deal takes $99 off the MacBook Pro with M1 chip. Besides a Apple's M1 8-core CPU, it packs a 13.3-inch (2560 x 1600) IPS Retina display, 8GB of RAM, an 8-core GPU, and a 256GB SSD. It scored a rare 5-star rating from us, making it one of the top laptops on the market.View Deal
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 AMD: was $2,029 now $1,116 @ Lenovo
Right now, you can save $913 on the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 AMD laptop via coupon, "THINKSHOWER". It packs a 13.3-inch (1920 x 1080) display, a 2.1-GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U quad-core CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD.View Deal
Cheap Laptop Deals Under $2,500
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch: was $2,799 now $2,499 @ Amazon
For a limited time, the 16-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard is $300 off at Amazon. It packs a 16-inch Retina display, 2.6-GHz 9th Gen Intel Core i9 8-core CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD. Rounding out its hardware specs is a Radeon Pro 5500M GPU with 6GB of dedicated memory. This MacBook also has Touch Bar and Touch ID. Amazon also offers the 16-inch MacBook Pro with Core i7 CPU for $2,185 ($214 off). View Deal
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9: was $2,399 now $1,679 @ Lenovo
Save $720 on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 via coupon "THINKAPR". It packs a 14-inch (1920 x 1200) display, 2.4-GHz Intel Core i5-1135G7 quad-core CPU, Intel Iris Xe GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. This is one of the best deals we've seen this month. View Deal