Best Buy has a huge laptop sale for Presidents' Day - I've picked the 15 best deals from $159

Display - 14 inches
Processor - Intel Celeron
RAM - 4GB
Storage - 64GB

This HP Chromebook 14 is a basic device but it's cheap, making it a great buy for light use such as general browsing and schoolwork. It also boasts full-day battery life thanks to the lean but perfectly functional Chrome OS from Google, meaning it's best suited for students or those always on the move. If you have around $150 to spend and need a cheap laptop then you won't find a better option right now.

Display - 11 inches
Processor - MediaTek Kompanio 838
RAM - 4GB
Storage - 128GB

We're big fans of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet at TechRadar so definitely want to share this significant reduction on the flexible 11-inch laptop. In our very positive Lenovo Chromebook Duet review, we thought the original version offered an excellent balance between tablet portability and Chromebook flexibility. This version has 4GB of RAM for basic entry-level performance and a standard 128GB of storage. Plus, the day-long battery life is a huge boost for those who are always on the go.

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel i3
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 128GB

This Acer Chromebook Plus is great value for money if you need a basic everyday device but don't want to compromise too heavily on performance like you would with a sub-$200 laptop. An Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM is a decent pairing with the lightweight ChromeOS, so it's capable of general tasks and light use, such as web browsing, sending emails, word processing and watching videos. Just be aware it's missing some advanced features of a Windows machine and has limited storage, but benefits include better performance with cheaper components and excellent battery life.

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel i3
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 256GB

If you want one of the best cheap Windows laptop deals available now then Best Buy has $220 off this HP 15. With an Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM, it offers an acceptable level of performance for everyday use, basic work tasks and video calls. The 256GB SSD is impressive at this price too, given many similar devices skimp on the storage to save costs. And, while some components are getting old now, this is still a solid portable machine for the price.

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel i5
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 512GB

There's a big nearly $300 saving on this Lenovo IdeaPad 1i at Best Buy. It has some older components, but with an Intel i5, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD you have enough power and storage space for everything you need to do. It's a top buy right now if you have a reasonable budget and need a strong mid-range laptop for general everyday use, admin tasks, light work, or schoolwork.

Display - 13.3 inches
Processor - Snapdragon 7cG2
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 128GB

This upgraded version of the Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet features a larger 13-inch display and double the amount of RAM at 8GB. These are nice improvements if you can afford them as they will make the unique 2-in-1 device easy to use and offer better performance.

Display - 16 inches
Processor - AMD Ryzen 5
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 512GB

Best Buy has this big-screen HP Envy 2-in-1 listed as its featured laptop deal in the Presidents' Day sales, but I'm not wholly convinced it's the best option there. Sure, the $400 upfront saving is attention-grabbing, but it's got some dated components and you only need to spend a little more to get a more powerful device. If you're set on a larger 2-in-1 laptop that can be flipped around into a tablet then it's a perfectly fine option and relatively well-priced, just know I think there are better value laptops elsewhere in the sale.

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel i7
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

This configuration of the HP 15 Laptop is an excellent value all-around device - even if it does feature some slightly older components. Even still, you get an Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a decent 512GB SSD, making it a terrific buy if you have a reasonable budget and need a device that will comfortably handle your day-to-day computing jobs and general work. Expect solid performance, good multitasking capabilities, speedy load times and a solid battery life of up to 9.5 hours.

Display - 14 inches
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 5
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

2-in-1 laptops usually come at a premium price, and while this device from Lenovo is not exactly cheap, it's excellent value for money considering the spec and build quality. The high-end components include a modern Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB of RAM and a large 512GB SSD. Meanwhile, the 14-inch touchscreen display is great for work and watching videos, especially with the flexibility to flip the screen to tablet mode.

Display - 14 inches
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 5
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

This Asus Zenbook S 14 OLED is one of the best premium laptop deals in the latest Best Buy sale. It features powerful components, including an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD that combine to offer incredible performance and lots of storage. The 14-inch OLED display is a fantastic addition, too, offering a clear and sharp picture in general use and when watching videos.

Display - 13.8 inches
Processor - Snapdragon X Plus
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

The Microsoft Surface Laptop is the closest thing you can get to a Windows-operated MacBook competitor. It looks the part with its thin, lightweight design and shiny matte finish, and matches the power with a powerful Snapdragon X Plus processor, 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. This processor features an NPU for supporting AI features like automatic translations and image creation based on text. Even better, the Surface Laptop 7 lasts up to 20 hours with a full battery, so you can take it with you outside without a charger.

Display - 13 inches
Processor - Apple M2
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

This deal is for a slightly older MacBook Air model but it's an upgraded 16GB configuration that's perfect for most users. Even though a newer M3 version is available, we concluded that this is still one of the best laptops you can buy in our MacBook Air M2 review, thanks to the stylish design, clear display, impressive performance, and long 18-hour battery life. For those needing a premium powerhouse for creative apps such as photo editing, video editing and more intense workloads, this is a stellar offer on an Apple machine right now.

Display - 15 inches
Processor - Apple M3
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

It may essentially be just a larger version of the MacBook Air 13-inch, but if that's what you want then that's what you get with the 15-inch model. Our MacBook Air 15-inch review praised the display, performance, design and speaker array, although we did think the jump in size hurt one of the MacBook Air's key selling points – its portability. Nevertheless, this is still an impressive laptop that was awarded a full five stars, and it's now available for a record-low price. Plus, the new base model gets 16GB of memory, double what it used to be.

Display - 13 inches
Processor - Snapdragon X Plus
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

The Microsoft Surface Pro is a 2-in-1 laptop that doubles up as a tablet to be a flexible and versatile machine for everyday use, work and all of your productivity needs. This is the best version of the Surface Pro yet, based on our testing, with its powerful Snapdragon X Plus processor and lengthy battery life. The fact that you get the near-essential keyboard cover thrown in with this bundle when it usually costs $279.99 is a huge score, too. The Surface Pro is a premium upgrade for anyone looking for a productivity boost or a more portable laptop with fantastic performance.

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 4070
Processor: Intel Core i7-13620H
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

If you're looking for a machine that looks as good as it runs, then this Asus Zephyrus G16 at Best Buy is a fantastic choice. Not only is it the recipient of a massive discount, but the combination of an RTX 4070 graphics card and gorgeous high-end design makes this a surprisingly great value choice at this price point. While it's not incredibly powerful, this machine is strong enough to easily max out the graphical settings of most games on its 165Hz 1080p display.

Display - 13 inches
Processor - Apple M2
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

While Best Buy's deal on the MacBook Air 13-inch (M2) is strong, you can get the same device at Amazon for $50 cheaper. This extra discount is automatically applied at the checkout and is currently available on all colors of the upgraded Apple laptop with 16GB of RAM.

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 4070
Processor: Intel Core i7-14700HX
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

I've seen cheaper RTX 4070 gaming laptop deals in this year's Presidents' Day sales but this HP Omen 16t is easily one of the best. Not only do you get that powerful RTX 4070 graphics card under the hood, but this one also carries a decent 14th gen Intel Core i7 chipset to massively bolster performance.

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 4060
Processor: Intel Core i5-13450HX
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

If you're on more of a budget today, you could consider picking up this heavily discounted Lenovo LOQ in the B&H Photo Presidents' Day sale. This one is hovering close to the lowest price I've ever seen for a machine with the mid-range RTX 4060 graphics card and it could be a good choice for those who just need the basics. It's not a world-beater, but this Lenovo will provide pretty smooth 1080p performance on a wide range of titles.

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 4080
Processor: Intel Core i9-14900HX
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB

This MSI Vector 16 HX is one of the cheapest RTX 4080 gaming laptops I've seen in this year's Presidents' Day sales. Despite that, this machine still manages to pack in a really decent Core i9 chipset and 32GB of RAM - more than enough to afford high-end performance in even the most demanding of titles. Unlike some cheaper models, this one also features an excellent 240Hz 1600p display.