Presidents' Day laptop sales 2024: best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, HP, and Dell

Asus Vivobook 14-inch laptop: was $429.99 now $249.99 at Best Buy
Processor: Intel Core i3-1115G4
RAM: 8GB
SSD: 128GB

A great choice if you're looking for a cheap Windows machine that can cover the basics well, this Asus Vivobook comes in at well under $300 thanks to a healthy discount at Best Buy. For the money, you're getting a great deal here for a machine with a relatively recent Core i3 processor and 8GB of RAM, both of which are decent enough for browsing, word processing tasks, and light spreadsheet work. 

Dell Inspiron 15-inch laptop: was $329.99 now $279.99 at Best Buy
Processor: Intel Core i3-1215U
RAM: 8GB
SSD: 256GB

This Dell Inspiron is cheap - really cheap - but it manages to pack in a respectable line-up of specs for just under $300. Not only are you getting a relatively recent 12th gen Core i3 chipset here but you're also getting a decent 256GB capacity storage drive. If you're looking for a machine to cover the basics like browsing, shopping, and maybe even some light spreedsheet work, then this one is a fine choice.

HP 15: was $629.99 now $329.99 at Best Buy
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5-7520U
RAM: 16GB
SSD: 256GB

This HP 15 might just be the best 'cheap laptop' we've seen in a while - not least thanks to its massive $300 discount in the Best Buy Presidents' Day sale. Not only are you getting one of the latest Ryzen chipsets in this one (more than enough for most tasks), but you're also getting a full 16GB kit of RAM. The weak spot with this machine is its slightly smaller 256GB storage drive, but that's easy to forgive when you're paying well under $400.

Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6-inch laptop: was $799 now $429.99 at Best Buy
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7-5700U
RAM: 16GB
SSD: 512GB

For sheer bang for the buck it's hard to beat this heavily reduced Lenovo IdeaPad at Best Buy. Not only does it have a massive $370 discount currently but you're paying a great price for a machine with a beefy Ryzen 7 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Specs-wise, this machine can keep up with much pricier Windows laptops so it's an absolute steal if you need something with a bit of power.

Dell Inspiron 15 3530 laptop: was $649 now $482.99 at Amazon
Processor: Intel Core i5-1335U
RAM: 16GB
SSD: 512GB

The cheapest laptop in today's Dell laptop deals at Amazon is this Inspiron 15 - a great option if you're just looking for a machine to cover the basics. With an Intel Core i5 chipset and 16GB of RAM this one will have no issues with most day-to-day browser based applications, spreadsheets, or multi-tasking.

Lenovo Yoga 6 13-inch laptop: was $859 now $549.99 at Lenovo
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5-7530U
RAM: 8GB
SSD: 512GB

Our favorite laptop deal in the Lenovo President's Day sneak peek is this heavily reduced Yoga 6. At 13.3 inches, this one is a perfect choice if you're looking for something with a super portable form factor. Luckily, that small size doesn't mean compromised specs either, as this model also features a Ryzen 7 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD. 

Dell Inspiron 15 3250 laptop: was $699 now $529.99 at Dell
Processor: Intel Core i7-1255U
RAM: 16GB
SSD: 1TB SSD

The Inspiron range may lack the pizzaz of Dell's more premium XPS series of ultrabooks, but they do feature almost unbeatable specs for the price. Take this mid-range model, for example, which features not only a 1TB SSD and 16GB of RAM, but also a speedy 12th gen Intel Core i7 chipset. While the laptop itself is more of a basic work-orientated model, these specs are superb if you're looking for a serious amount of power without breaking the bank.

Dell Inspiron 16 5635 laptop: was $799.97 now $649.99 at Amazon
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7-7730U
RAM: 16GB
SSD: 1TB SSD

If you need a serious amount of power and storage you can get a great deal at Amazon on this higher-end Dell Inspiron 16. This laptop comes with not only 16GB of RAM and a Ryzen 7 chipset but an expansive 1TB SSD, making it a very well-rounded machine. It's a capable of zipping through nearly all applications but those looking for a basic machine will definitely find this one overkill.

MacBook Air 13-inch (M1): was $999.99 now $749.99 at Best Buy
Processor: Apple M1
RAM: 8GB
SSD: 256GB

The 2020 Apple MacBook Air with an M1 chip is a little old now but it's still one of the best laptops ever made - and Best Buy has it for a record-low price. Our MacBook Air M1 review awarded the device 4.5 stars out of five, where we particularly praised Apple's premium device for its speed, responsiveness, beautiful design and long-lasting battery life.

MSI Cyborg 15.6-inch gaming laptop: was $1,099 now $749.99 at Best Buy
Processor: Intel Core i7-12650H
Graphics card: RTX 4060
RAM: 8GB
SSD: 512GB

One of the cheapest RTX 4060 gaming laptop deals is back again this week, courtesy of the Best Buy Presidents' Day sale. Not only are you paying a superb price here for a machine with this speedy mid-range graphics card but this MSI also features a respectable Intel Core i7 chipset too. For under $800, you're getting a decent amount of power here and more than enough to max-out the graphical settings on most games at 1080p resolutions. 

Dell XPS 13 laptop: was $1,099 now $799 at Dell
Processor: Intel Core i7-1250U
RAM: 16GB
SSD: 512GB

The Dell XPS 13 is a superb choice if you're looking for a powerful and lightweight Windows laptop. At $300 off, this mid-range model is a great buy thanks to its combination of a Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD. We rarely see Dell's Ultrabooks go this low in price, so don't hesitate to pick it up with this Black Friday level deal. 

Dell G15 5535 gaming laptop: was $1,149 now $899.99 at Amazon
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7-7840HS
Graphics card: RTX 4060
RAM: 16GB
SSD: 512GB

A healthy discount brings this Dell G15 gaming laptop down to a much more reasonable price today at Amazon. Inside, the combination of a Ryzen 7 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and RTX 4060 graphics card means you're getting superb out-the-box gaming performance here at 1080p resolution. While it's not a super high-end machine, this one is great bang for the buck if you're looking for a decent gaming laptop on a budget. 

HP Spectre x360: was $1,399.99 now $929.99 at HP
Processor: Intel Core i5-1335U
RAM: 16GB
SSD: 512GB

2-in-1 laptops often come at a premium for the added flexibility and this HP Spectre x360 is no different. However, considering how powerful some of the components are you get a lot for the money. There's an Intel i5 processor inside, as well as 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. These combined offer excellent all-around high performance, making this a great device for multitasking, work, drawing, streaming video and more.

MacBook Air 15-inch (M2): was $1,299 now $999 at Best Buy
Processor: Apple M2
RAM: 8GB
SSD: 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 - and it's now reduced back down to its lowest ever price at Best Buy. 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 at a good price.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop: was $1,449 now $1,049.99 at Best Buy
Processor: Intel Core i7-13620H
Graphics card: RTX 4060
RAM: 16GB
SSD: 512GB SSD

Best Buy's current deal on this Asus Zephyrus G16 brings this stunning gaming laptop down to its lowest-ever price. With a huge $450 discount, you're paying a fair price for this premium machine considering it's packed with an RTX 4060 and a 13th gen Intel Core i7 chipset. We also think these machines are some of the best looking on the market - with a design that's both slim and absolutely gorgeous. 

MSI Crosshair 16-inch gaming laptop: was $1,399.99 now $1,199 at Best Buy
Processor: Intel Core i7-13620H
Graphics card: RTX 4070
RAM: 16GB
SSD: 1TB SSD

It's not exactly a cheap gaming laptop deal but this MSI Crosshair 16 is very competitively priced for a machine with an RTX 4070 graphics card. Alongside this powerful component, you'll also get a respectable Core i7 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD for good measure. Even though the display is 1080p, this machine should be able to running most games well enough at 1440p on an external monitor. Note, however, that this machine was $100 cheaper over Black Friday so you may want to wait it out if you're looking for the best possible deal.