The best laptop deals right now in April 2025: Spring savings on Mac, Windows, ChromeOS

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The best laptop deals are closing out the month of April with pre-Memorial Day sale discounts for every budget. Amidst the threat of potential tariffs, retailers are slashing prices on MacBooks, Windows laptops, and Chromebooks.

Buying a new laptop for school, work or the family shouldn't be a daunting task or a huge strain on your wallet.

That's where reviews from our resident laptop expert and my shopping savvy come to the rescue. I check retailer sales and share my hand-selected laptop deals right there in one place. My recommendations are based on laptops we've tested and rated ourselves as well as feedback from verified purchases.

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.

Whether you want a cheap laptop for basic use, a college laptop, or a business notebook, I have you covered.

From sub-$500 laptops to premium workstations, here are the laptop deals right now April:

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Best laptop deals under $500

Asus Vivobook 15
Asus Vivobook 15: was $599 now $399 at BJ's Wholesale Club

Save $200 on the Asus Vivobook 15 (F1504VAP-BS54T) at BJ's Wholesale. If you're not a club member, create an account for a 24-hour BJ's Shopping Pass. We didn't test this particular model; however, in our Asus Vivobook Pro 15 review, we praised its powerful overall performance. The review unit we used for testing had an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 16-core CPU and handled everything we threw at it with no issue. The laptop in this deal runs on an Intel Core 5 120U 10-core chip alongside 12GB of RAM. This configuration is more than capable for day-to-day multitasking and light media editing.

Features: 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 250-nit touchscreen, Intel Core 5 120U 10-core CPU, 12GB RAM, Integrated Intel graphics, 512GB SSD storage, fingerprint reader, HD camera with shutter, Windows 11 Home

HP Envy x360 14
HP Envy x360 14: was $799 now $549 at Best Buy

Best Buy takes $250 off the 2023 HP Envy x360 14-inch 2-in-1 laptop for a limited time. Now just under $550, it's a budget-friendly choice if you're a student, creative, or traveling professional looking for a 2-in-1 laptop for taking notes, sketching, and marking up documents. We didn't test this 2023 release, however, we reviewed the 2024 HP Envy x360 14 and gave it 3 out of 5 stars. While we liked its comfortable keyboard and touchpad, it fell short in performance tests. By comparison, its predecessor has a customer review rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars at Best Buy. Happy owners praise its convenient touchscreen, fast performance, portable design, and long battery life (rated 12 hours).

Features: 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 400-nit touch screen, Intel Core 5 120U, 10-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Integrated Intel Graphics, 1TB SSD, backlit keyboard, fingerprint reader, Windows 11 Home

Dell Inspiron 15
Dell Inspiron 15: was $449 now $349 at Dell

Dell's slashes $100 off the Dell Inspiron 15. It's 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 average 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 LED display, Intel Core i5-1235U 10-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Intel UHD Graphics, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home

Lenovo  IdeaPad Slim 3
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 : was $664 now $379 at Lenovo USA

Save $285 on the IdeaPad Slim 3 via coupon, "IDEACLEARANCE" at Lenovo. If you want a capable Windows laptop that you don't have to spend a fortune on, the IdeaPad Slim 3 is one to consider. Though we didn't test it, IdeaPad Slim 3 reviews on the product's landing page rate it 4.5 out of 5 stars. Satisfied owners who primarily use it for school, browsing, and streaming say it's an overall solid laptop.

Features: 15.6 (1920 x 1080) 300 nit touch screen, AMD Ryzen 3 7330U 4-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, Radeon graphics, and 512GB SSD. For online courses and remote work video conferencing, you get a 720P HD webcam with privacy shutter and dual array microphone.

Acer  Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024)
Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE (2024): was $649 now $449 at Best Buy

Now $200 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

Best laptop deals under $1000

Apple M2 MacBook Air
Apple M2 MacBook Air : was $899 now $749 at Best Buy

Save $150 on the base model 2022 M2 MacBook Air. 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, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD storage, MacOS

Apple M2 MacBook Air
Apple M2 MacBook Air: was $999 now $799 at Best Buy

Save $200 on M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage with this laptop deal from Best Buy. 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

Acer  Swift 14 Copilot+ PC
Acer Swift 14 Copilot+ PC: was $1,199 now $799 at Best Buy

Save $400 on the excellent Acer Swift 14 AI Copilot+ PC. In our Acer Swift 14 AI review, we praise the laptop's strong performance, sharp, smooth display, and remarkable 17-hour battery life. Though we wish it did more in terms of graphics handling, it makes up for it with killer performance and reliability. It's the Editor's Choice AI laptop.

Features: 14.5-inch (2560 x 1600) 120Hz touchscreen, Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite 12-core CPU, Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite Adreno GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home with Copilot+ AI

Apple M3 MacBook Air 13 (8GB/512GB)
Apple M3 MacBook Air 13 (8GB/512GB): was $1,299 now $899 at BHPhoto

Lowest price! Save $400 on last year's Apple MacBook Air M3 with 512GB SSD. We here at Laptop Mag The most powerful and reliable MacBook Air yet, Apple's latest M3-charged laptop raises the bar in terms of performance and battery life. In our MacBook Air M3 review, we gave it a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars and our esteemed Editor's Choice Award for its outstanding battery life, strong performance, bright Liquid Retina display, and comfortable keyboard.

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, 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

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: Asus $1,599

Apple M3 MacBook Air 15
Apple M3 MacBook Air 15 : was $1,199 now $949 at Best Buy

One of the best MacBook deals right now slashes $250 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, 8GB 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

Best laptop deals under $1500

Lenovo   Yoga Slim 7x Copilot+ PC
Editor's Choice
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Copilot+ PC: was $1,289 now $1,099 at Lenovo USA

Save $190 on 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, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home

HP Spectre x360 14
Editor's Choice
HP Spectre x360 14 : was $1,849 now $1,249 at Best Buy

Save $600 on the fantastic HP Spectre x360 14-inch OLED 2-in-1 laptop at Best Buy. 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

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7: was $1,704 now $1,399 at Office Depot

Save $305 on the 15-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 with Snapdragon X Elite processor. 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. Sister brand TechRadar gave it a perfect 5 out of 5 stars and named it the Editor's Choice best laptop of 2024.

Features: 15-inch (2496 x 1664) 120Hz touchscreen, Snapdragon X Elite 12-core CPU, Qualcomm Adreno GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home with Copilot+

Apple M4 MacBook Pro 14
Apple M4 MacBook Pro 14: was $1,599 now $1,469 at Amazon

Amazon takes $130 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 $1,599 | B&H $1,469

Best laptop deals under $2000

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6: was $2,729 now $1,501 at Lenovo USA

Lenovo takes a staggering $1,228 off the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 via coupon "APRTHINKSALE". 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, 1TB SSD, fingerprint reader, FHD RGB+IR camera with dual microphone and privacy shutter, Wi-Fi 7, Windows 11 Pro.

Lenovo  Yoga Book 9i
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i: was $1,999 now $1,599 at Best Buy

You can save $400 on the latest Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Gen 9 for a limited time. This deal includes 2 free months of Adobe Creative Cloud (valued at $120) and a free 3 month membership of Xbox PC Game Pass (valued at $60).

Features: (Base model) 13.3-inch 2.8K (2880 x 1800) 400-nit OLED touchscreen, includes Lenovo Digital Pen (Gen 3), Intel Core Ultra 7 155U 12-core CPU, 16GB RAM, Integrated graphics, 1TB SSD, 5MP RGB+IR with dual array microphone, (Gen 3), Windows 11 Home

Apple M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14 (24GB/512GB)
Editor's Choice
Apple M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14 (24GB/512GB): was $1,999 now $1,829 at Amazon

Amazon knocks $170 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 $1,999

Lenovo  ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12: was $3,499 now $1,924 at Lenovo USA

Save $1,575 on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 via coupon "APRTHINKSALE". 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 7 165U vPro 12-core CPU, 32GB RAM, Integrated Intel graphics, 1TB SSD, 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter, fingerprint reader, Windows 11 Pro

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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