I'm a laptop expert and these pre-Prime Day deals are the best you can find

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We're already seeing Prime Day deals before the big day even happens. There are especially solid deals for portable machines, whether its the best MacBook or the best laptop from other brands.

The MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 and MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 models are both around 20% off, which is a massive discount for such excellent laptops. Then there are the equally excellent Ultrabooks, the Samsung 14-inch Galaxy Book4 Pro and Samsung 16-inch Galaxy Book4 Pro, which are both a cushy $200 off.

If you're looking for high-quality laptops but are on a budget, these sales make it a great time to invest in one of these machines.

Pre-Prime laptop deals

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M3: was $1,599 now $1,400 at Amazon
The base MacBook Pro M3 model is available today with just shy of $200 knocked off its MSRP. This is the lowest price for this variant that we're able to verify, and an excellent pre-Prime Day deal to consider. For more power, you can also pick up the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro model with an 11-core CPU or the version with an M3 Pro 12-core CPU with an enhanced GPU. Those models have also never been cheaper, with big savings of $300 on both.

Samsung 14-inch Galaxy Book4 Pro: was $1,349.99 now $1,149.99 at Amazon

The Samsung 14-inch Galaxy Book4 Pro is $200 off and back to its record-low price, which is immediately tempting if you’ve been looking to invest in a device that looks good and offers excellent performance. It has the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. The highlight is its 3K AMOLED touchscreen with 2880 x 1800, which looks far superior to any full HD screen you’re likely already using.

We gave the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 a near-perfect 4.5-star review, stating it was the arrival of the 'Mac gaming rig' that: "If you want the fastest laptop Apple has ever produced, and one that rivals the speed of any Windows system, look no further."

The Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Max) also received a glowing 4.5-star review that described the machine as the "most powerful MacBook ever." We also noted: "The MacBook Pro 16-inch is the latest and greatest version of Apple's powerful prosumer laptop."

Meanwhile, both versions of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro received a high four out of five stars, citing that you "get the same stunning 14-inch OLED screen as before and great build quality that almost matches Apple."

Shop more Pre-Prime sales

Amazon: 50% off TVs, clothing, vacuums & more
Adidas: clothing & sneakers from $14
Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $89
Appliances: save 30% on major appliances
Best Buy: up to $800 off TVs
Casper: 30% off all mattresses
DreamCloud: 50% off mattresses sitewide
Home Depot: up to 60% off patio furniture
Lowe's: 40% off appliances, patio & grills
Nectar: up to 40% off mattresses
Nike: 50% off sneakers, leggings & t-shirts
Nordstrom: up to 50% off shoes, clothing & beauty
Purple: save up to $800 on mattresses + a free base
Saatva: up to $600 off luxury mattresses
Samsung: up to $1,900 off select appliances
Target: 35% off patio furniture, appliances & clothing
Walmart: $400 off TVs, clothing & more
Wayfair: outdoor furniture from $100

Named by the CTA as a CES 2023 Media Trailblazer, Allisa is a Computing Staff Writer who covers breaking news and rumors in the computing industry, as well as reviews, hands-on previews, featured articles, and the latest deals and trends. In her spare time you can find her chatting it up on her two podcasts, Megaten Marathon and Combo Chain, as well as playing any JRPGs she can get her hands on.

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