Memorial Day sales are still going on, with most big retailers offering massive savings on many items. Whether you want the big-ticket products like mattresses and major appliances or tech products like headphones, TVs and laptops, you still have a few hours left to snag a great deal. If you’ve been looking forward to upgrading to a new laptop, you can actually get some pretty solid discounts on budget and premium models. Whether you want an Apple MacBook, a Windows laptop or an affordable Chromebook, here are the best deals we found that are perfect for gamers, students and anyone due for an upgrade.
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These are limited-time deals, and most will end tonight. So, if you like a deal you see here, grab it before it’s too late. Losing out on a deal may mean you may not see the same kind of pricing anytime soon, at least for a few weeks. To make sure we’re giving you the best recommendations, we’ll continuously update this roundup through Memorial Day and beyond.
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Best Memorial Day 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. This top Memorial Day deal drops the 13-inch model close to its all-time lowest price, and this configuration comes equipped with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Just make sure to clip the on-page coupon for the full discount. If you prefer a larger screen, the 15-inch model is also $149 off at Amazon.
The Lenovo Yoga 7i offers a 16-inch screen and 2K resolution, so you’ll never miss out on any image details. It’s equipped with 16GB RAM and a 1TB solid-state drive, which can hold all of your files and games. At $300 off, this one of the best Memorial Day deals around and it makes an excellent gift for grads who want to tackle studies or work. Plus, you’ll get multiple ports so you can connect to your chosen devices, including USB-A, HDMI, Thunderbolt and a headphone jack.
This HP touchscreen laptop is just $300 right now, making it the perfect budget-friendly find for anyone needing an upgrade. It’s equipped with 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD, has a 15.6-inch screen with HD resolution. It also includes one USB-A port, two USB-C ports and an HDMI port. It also supports Wi-Fi 6, so you can get more out of your internet connection.
This Lenovo IdeaPad features a touch screen with a 360-degree flip-and-fold design that allows you to use it as both a laptop and a tablet. The 1,920×1,200-pixel resolution on the 12-inch touchscreen beats every 11.6-inch Chromebook I’ve ever seen out of the water, and you can easily reach the 10 hours of claimed battery life. 4GB of RAM is a bit light for multitasking, but this ultraportable Chromebook has been perfect for me to bring to the coffee shop for some writing or D&D night for my character sheet.
This high-powered 16-inch laptop has an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. It has a vibrant 3K AMOLED touchscreen with an anti-reflective finish. It’s a great laptop for taking work meetings, with its 1080p camera, AKG Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, and dual bidirectional, noise-canceling microphones.
Is Memorial Day a good time to buy a laptop?
Compared to other major shopping events like Black Friday, Memorial Day is a little more geared towards big-ticket items like mattresses and major appliances. However, there are still some amazing deals on tech to be had — including laptops. Prices may drop a little lower around the holidays, but if you don’t want to wait until November, Memorial Day is still an excellent time to grab a new laptop for less.
Where are the best Memorial Day laptop sales?
Tons of retailers are already offering some amazing Memorial Day deals on tech like laptops, including Amazon and Best Buy. Plus, a handful of major brands will likely be offering some direct deals of their own as we get closer to the main event.
What else is on sale for Memorial Day?
There are tons of savings to be had on TVs, appliances, furniture and more ahead of Memorial Day. To get a good idea of what’s out there, be sure to check out our full roundup of all the overall best Memorial Day deals still available.
How we choose the best Memorial Day laptop deals
Many of us at CNET have covered shopping events for over five years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events. We’ve gotten good at weeding out scams and superficial deals, so you’ll see only the best offers on our lists.
We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing laptop deals to show you. We have a team of experts who have tested hundreds of laptops to make sure 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 upfront so you don’t come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.
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