The best laptop deals right now in March 2025: MacBooks, Windows Notebooks, Chromebooks

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Buying a new laptop for school or work doesn't have to be a daunting task or a huge burden on your wallet. I've put my shopping savvy to good use to hand-select and share the best laptop deals I find here in one place.

One of the best laptop deals you can get right now is the M2 MacBook Air for just $699 ($300 off) at Amazon. Quantities are moviing fast at this all-time low price so I recommend you act fast.

So if you're looking for a price break on a new personal computer for school, work, gaming, or just every family laptop, you've come to the right source.

Now is one of the best times of the year to buy a laptop, and here's why. This window between winter and spring is when retailers prep their inventory for the next generation of laptops arriving this year. We expect to see new computers landing on shelves within the coming weeks.

So if you're financially stretched, you'll want to take advantage of today's hefty discounts on Windows notebooks, MacBooks, Windows, and Chromebooks.

Shop the best laptop deals right at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. Outside of the usual suspects, smaller retailers like Antonline, B&H, and Newegg are known to offer excellent laptop deals.

Whether you want a budget laptop for basic tasks, a college laptop for online courses, or a business notebook for remote work, you don't have to pay full price. From sub-$ 500 laptops to premium workstations, keep scrolling to browse the best laptop deals on laptops right now:

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Best laptop deals under $500

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 Gen 9
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 Gen 9: was $359 now $299 at Lenovo USA

Save $60 on one of our favorite Chromebooks, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 Gen 9 (model 83HH0000US). From pre-school to College, and even to the workplace, this budget-friendly Chromebook is a great buy for kids of all ages with slick touch and stylus controls, solid performance, and incredible portability.

Features: 10.95-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 400-nit touchscreen, MediaTek Kompanio 838 8-core CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB of eMMC storage, 8MP AF rear camera + 5MP with privacy shutter, keyboard folio case, includes Lenovo USI Pen 2

Price check: Amazon $299

Acer  Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024)
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024): was $649 now $419 at Best Buy

Now $230 off, the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE is one of the best value laptop for the money. Thoughtfully designed for work and play, it packs a powerful Intel Core 5 10-core processor. Experience seamless cloud gaming and high fps gameplay on its stunning 16-inch 120Hz 2K display.

Features: 16-inch WQXGA 2.5K (2560 x 1600) 120Hz IPS display, Intel Core 5 120U 10-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Intel graphics, RGB anti-ghosting keyboard, 256GB PCIe Gen4 SSD, Chrome OS

Acer Chromebook Spin 312
Acer Chromebook Spin 312: $449 at Best Buy

The 2024 Acer Chromebook Spin 312 is a great value 2-in-1 laptop under $500. Although we didn't test this exact model, we gave its 14-inch sibling, the 2024 Acer Spin Plus 714, our Editor's Choice Award. Featuring a compact 2-in-1 design and 8-core processing power alongside 8GB of RAM, it's a portable and capable multitasking laptop for school, work, and everything else.

Features: 12.2-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) touchscreen, Intel Core i3-N305 8-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Intel UHD graphics, and 128GB of eMMC flash storage, ChromeOS

Best laptop deals under $800

Samsung  Galaxy Chromebook Plus
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus: $699 at Samsung

Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook Plus costs is priced at $699. Or, save up to $559 with eligble laptop, phone or tablet trade-in at Samsung. The iPhone 15 Pro Max nets you the highest value to drop the Galaxy Chromebook Plus to just $199. In our Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus review, we called the a worthy choice for its solid performance, bright AMOLED display, and thin, lightweight design. We gave it an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars for these welcome attributes as well as its solid 11 hour battery life.

Features: 15.6-inch FHD (1920 X 1080) 400-niit display Intel Core 3 100U 6-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Intel Graphics, 256GB of storage, ChromeOS

Price check: Best Buy $625

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7
Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7: was $1,489 now $769 at Lenovo USA

Lenovo takes 49% off the ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 for a limited time. This particular laptop is capable of all the multitasking productivity and entertainment you may need a laptop for, especially thanks to its spacious 16-inch touchscreen display.

Features: 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 300-nit touchscreen, Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 8-core CPU, 16GB RAM, Intel Graphics, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home

Apple M2 MacBook Air
Apple M2 MacBook Air: was $999 now $699 at Amazon

Amazon takes $300 off the M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage via coupon. In our MacBook Air M2 review, we were floored by the MacBook Air M2's elegant redesign, fantastic performance, and bright, colorful screen. Its battery life lasted 14 hours in our Laptop Mag Battery test which is impressive.

Features: 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) Liquid Retina display, Apple M2 8-core processor, 8-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, 256GB SSD storage, MacOS

Price check: Best Buy $699

Best laptop deals under $1000

Apple M4 MacBook Air 13 (Preorder)
Apple M4 MacBook Air 13 (Preorder): $999 at Apple

Preorder the new M4 MacBook Air 13 starting from $999 at Apple.com or via the Apple Store app. From now through April 2, you'll get extra dredit with rebates of up to $860 for your old MacBook.

Key specs: 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) 500-nit Liquid Retina display with True Tone, M4 10-core processor, 8-core GPU (up to 10-cores), 16GB RAM (up to 32GB), 16-core neural engine, 256GB SSD (up to 2TB), 12MP Center Stage camera, MagSafe 3 charging port, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports, supports up to two external displays, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Force Touch trackpad, 30W USB-C power adapter, macOS

Apple M4 MacBook Air 13 (Preorder)
Apple M4 MacBook Air 13 (Preorder): was $999 now $949 at Best Buy

Save $50 when you preorder the new M4 MacBook Air 13 starting from $999 with My Best Buy Total. For $179.99 per year, My Best Buy Total adds to all the great benefits of My Best Buy Plus with protection plans like AppleCare Plus for up to 24 months. It covers all the Apple products you buy from Best Buy — Mac, iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, HomePod, Apple TV, AirPods, Apple display, and Beats headphones.

Key specs: 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) 500-nit Liquid Retina display with True Tone, M4 10-core processor, 8-core GPU (up to 10-cores), 16GB RAM (up to 32GB), 16-core neural engine, 256GB SSD (up to 2TB), 12MP Center Stage camera, MagSafe 3 charging port, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports, supports up to two external displays, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Force Touch trackpad, 30W USB-C power adapter, macOS

Apple M3 MacBook Air 13 (512GB)
Editor's Choice
Apple M3 MacBook Air 13 (512GB): was $1,299 now $999 at Amazon

This MacBook deal knocks $300 off the 13-inch Apple M3 MacBook Air with 512GB SDD. This is the best laptop to buy if you're looking for a portable and reliable daily driver. 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 its outstanding 15-hour battery life and powerful performance.

Features: 13.6-inch (2560 x 1664) 500-nit Liquid Retina display, M3 8-core processor, 8-Core GPU, 16-core neural engine, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, three-mic array with directional beamforming, Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, quad-speakers with Spatial Audio support, macOS

Apple M3 MacBook Air 15
Apple M3 MacBook Air 15 : was $1,299 now $999 at Amazon

One of the best MacBook deals right now slashes $300 off the M3 MacBook Air 15. The 15-inch MacBook Air M3 earned a 4.5 out of 5 star rating from us and high praise across our brands. Apple's latest M3-charged laptop raises the bar in terms of performance and battery life. In our 15-inch MacBook Air M3 review, it impressed us with its strong performance, thin, light form factor, and over 15-hour battery life.

Features: 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) 500-nit Liquid Retina display, Apple M3 8-core CPU, 16-core neural engine,10-Core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, three-mic array with directional beamforming, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, six-speakers with force-cancelling woofers, macOS

Asus  Zenbook S 14
Editor's Choice
Asus Zenbook S 14: was $1,399 now $999 at Best Buy

Save $400 on the Asus Zenbook S 14, one of our Editor's Choice Award-winning laptops. In our Asus Zenbook S 14 review, we rated it 4.5 out of 5 stars for its sleek, portable design, responsive performance, vivid display, powerful audio, and near 14-hour battery life.

Key specs: 14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 500-nit touch screen, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 16-core CPU, 16GB RAM, Intel Arc graphics, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home

Price check: Walmart $1,196

Best laptop deals under $1500

Apple M4 MacBook Air 15  (Preorder)
Apple M4 MacBook Air 15 (Preorder): $1,199 at Apple

Preorder the new M4 MacBook Air 15 starting from $1,199 at Apple. That's $100 cheaper than last year's M3 MacBook Air 15. From now through April 2, you'll get extra Apple Trade-In credit with rebates of up to $860 for your old MacBook.

The new 15-inch M4 MacBook Air may be configured with up to 32GB of unified memory, up to a 10-core GPU, and up to 2TB of storage.

Key specs: 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) 500-nit Liquid Retina display with True Tone, M4 10-core processor, 10-core GPU, 16GB RAM (up to 32GB), 16-core neural engine, 256GB SSD (up to 2TB) , 12MP Center Stage camera, MagSafe 3 charging port, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports, supports up to two external displays, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Force Touch trackpad, 35W dual USB-C port compact power adapter, macOS

Apple M4 MacBook Air 15  (Preorder)
Apple M4 MacBook Air 15 (Preorder): was $1,199 now $1,149 at Best Buy

Preorder the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air from $1,199 at Best Buy and take $50 off at with My Best Buy Total. For $179.99 per year, My Best Buy Total adds to all the great benefits of My Best Buy Plus with protection plans like AppleCare Plus, for up to 24 months. It covers all the Apple products you buy from Best Buy — Mac, iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, HomePod, Apple TV, AirPods, Apple display, and Beats headphones.

Key specs: 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) 500-nit Liquid Retina display with True Tone, M4 10-core processor, 10-core GPU, 16GB RAM (up to 32GB), 16-core neural engine, 256GB SSD (up to 2TB), 12MP Center Stage camera, MagSafe 3 charging port, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports, supports up to two external displays, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Force Touch trackpad, 35W dual USB-C port compact power adapter, macOS

HP Spectre x360 14
Editor's Choice
HP Spectre x360 14 : $1,465 at HP US

You can get the fantastic HP Spectre x360 14-inch OLED 2-in-1 laptop for its regular price of $1,465 from HP. We reviewed the HP Spectre x360 14 and gave it a solid rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars for its sleek design, beautiful OLED display, and excellent performance. It's the Editor's Choice 2-in-1 laptop.

Features: 14-inch 3K (2880 x 1800)450-nit OLED touchscreen, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 16-core CPU, 16GB RAM, Intel Arc graphics, 1TB SSD, top firing DTS:X Ultra quad speakers, fingerprint reader, HP Wide Vision 9MP IR camera with privacy shutter and dual array mics, HP rechargeable MPP 2.0 Tilt Pen, Wi-Fi 7, Windows 11 Home

Lenovo   Yoga Slim 7x Copilot+ PC
Editor's Choice
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Copilot+ PC: $1,199 at Best Buy

Priced at just under $1,200, the Editor's Choice Award-winning Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Copilot+ PC is one of the best laptops to buy. Portable, powerful, and reliable, it's a solid producitvity laptop for school or remote work. In our Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x review, we called it a great all-around laptop for students and professionals. It's a satisfying introduction to Copilot+ PCs.

Features: 14.5-inch 3K (2944 x 1840) 1000-nit 90Hz OLED display, Snapdragon X Elite 12-core CPU, Qualcomm Adreno GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home

Asus  Zenbook Duo
Asus Zenbook Duo: was $1,499 now $1,299 at Amazon

One of the best laptop deals today from Amazon takes $200 off the Asus Zenbook Duo. It's the best laptop to buy if want a portable two-screen viewing experience. For a dual-screen laptop, it's relatively lightweight at just 3.6 pounds. In our Asus ZenBook Duo 14-inch review, we gave it 4 out of 5 stars and said it offers a "phenomenal dual-screen configuration and excellent performance."

Features: Dual 14-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 500-nit 120Hz OLED display, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 16-core CPU, 16GB RAM, Intel Iris GPU, 1TB SSD.

Price check: B&H $1,299

Apple M4 MacBook Pro 14
Apple M4 MacBook Pro 14: was $1,599 now $1,399 at Amazon

Amazon takes $200 off the M4 MacBook Pro 14. Featuring Apple Intelligence, the M4 MacBook Pro series is the most advanced Apple laptop series yet.

Features: 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M4 10-core processor, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 16GB of unified memory, and 512GB of storage

Price check: Best Buy $1,499 | B&H $1,399

Lenovo  ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12: was $2,649 now $1,457 at Lenovo USA

Save $1,192 on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 via coupon "THINKBIGSALE". As we said in our Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 review, this laptop offers excellent performance, a sleek design, and a beautiful OLED display. Just about the only main gripe we had about it was the price, which is why I'm sharing this fantastic deal. Like all Lenovo ThinkPads, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is a rugged laptop that can withstand everyday use. Plus, it has the security features professionals require in a personal computer.

Features: 14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 400-nit touchscreen Intel Core Ultra 5 125U 12-core CPU, 16GB RAM, Integrated Intel graphics, 256GB SSD, 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter, fingerprint reader, Windows 11 Home

Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ PC
Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ PC: was $1,699 now $1,499 at Best Buy

Save $400 on the Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ PC. We reviewed the 14-inch Dell XPS OLED laptop and rated it 4 out of 5 stars for its fast, reliable performance, vibrant display, and good battery life. We expect its 13-inch sibling in this deal to be as impressive.

Features: 13.4-inch FHD+ ( 2880 x 1800) 60Hz OLED display, Snapdragon X Elite Copilot X1E-80-100 12-core CPU, 32GB RAM, Adreno Graphics, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home

Best laptop deals under $2000

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: was $1,969 now $1,673 at Lenovo USA

Lenovo takes a staggering $296 off the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 via coupon "THINKCTO2025". In our Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 review, we praised its 21-hour battery life, powerful performance, and remarkably lightweight design. While we wish the graphics were a little stronger, it's a solid business laptop for getting things done from anywhere.

Features: 14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 400-nit anti-display, Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 12-core CPU, 32GB RAM, Integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU, 256GB SSD, fingerprint reader, FHD RGB+IR camera with dual microphone and privacy shutter, Wi-Fi 7, Windows 11 Pro.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7: was $2,399 now $1,699 at microsoft.com

Save $700 on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7. This innovative Copilot+ PC aims to transform the way you create and communicate. In our Surface Laptop 7 review, we gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars for its svelte design, bright display, strong performance, and long battery life.

Features: 15-inch (2496 x 1664) 600-nit 120Hz touchscreen, Snapdragon X Elite 12-core CPU, Qualcomm Adreno GPU, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home with Copilot+

Apple M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14 (24GB/512GB)
Editor's Choice
Apple M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14 (24GB/512GB): was $1,999 now $1,789 at Amazon

Amazon knocks $210 off the latest M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14 with 24GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. Featuring Apple Intelligence, the M4 MacBook Pro series is the most advanced Apple laptop series yet.

Features: 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M4 12-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 24GB of unified memory, 512GB SSD, HDMI port, 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port, 3 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) port, MacOS

Price check: B&H $1,789

Best laptop deals over $2500

Lenovo  Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 RTX 4080
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 RTX 4080: was $3,269 now $2,749 at Lenovo USA

Now $540 off, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a beast of a gaming laptop with a premium aesthetic. Besides AAA gaming, the RTX 4080 GPU makes this laptop great for video editing, photo editing, and other graphics-intensive tasks. It's Laptop Mag's 4.5 out of 5 star rated Editor's Choice laptop for gaming, productivity, and everything in between.

Features: 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) 240Hz 500-nit anti-glare IPS display, Intel Core i9-14900HX 24-core CPU, 32GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU w/ 12GB VRAM, 2TB SSD, Windows 11 Home

Apple  M4 Max MacBook Pro 16
Apple M4 Max MacBook Pro 16 : was $3,999 now $3,549 at Amazon

Save $450 on the normally $4,000 M4 Max MacBook Pro 16 with 40-core GPU and 48GB of RAM at Amazon. Apple rates the top-tier M4 Max MacBook Pro as up to a whopping 3.5x faster than the M1 Max.

Features: 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Apple M4 Max 16-core processor, 40-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, 48GB of unified memory, 1TB SSD

Hilda Scott

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV series and combat sports.

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