Presidents' Day laptop sales are live: my 14 favorite deals this weekend from Dell, Best Buy, and others

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 - Ryzen 5-7520U
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 512GB

Superb budget option: the saving isn't massive but I really think this Dell Inspiron is a stellar deal if you just need a solid machine for the basics. For under $400, you're getting a decent Ryzen 5 chipset and a 512GB SSD - which should suffice for speeding through all the usual daily tasks. Sure, having 16GB of RAM would have been great but for $350? This one is great value.

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 inch 2-in-1 touchscreen
Processor - Ryzen 7-8840HS
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 1TB

If you need a powerful machine that doesn't break the bank, then this Dell Inspiron 14 is a superb choice. Firstly, you're getting a speedy Ryzen 7 chipset under the hood here alongside 16GB of RAM, which should be enough to handle even intensive workloads. On top of that, an expansive 1TB SSD means you have plenty of storage to work with here. This machine also features a touchscreen and convertible 2-in-1 that allows you to use it as a tablet.

Display - 15.6-inches
Processor - Snapdragon X Plus
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

Is battery life a priority for you? You could consider picking up a Snapdragon chipset-equipped laptop like this Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro Edge. With a nice discount at Best Buy, this is currently one of the cheapest laptops on the market to feature this powerful and efficient ARM-based processor. On top of superb battery life, you can expect great performance here thanks to the 16GB of RAM and a gorgeous lightweight design.

Display - 13-inch OLED
CPU - Snapdragon X Plus
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

The new Surface Pro 11 boasts a gorgeous 13-inch PixelSense Flow OLED display at 2880 x 1920 resolution so it looks sharp and crisp with some vibrant colors and deep blacks. Meanwhile, the Snapdragon X Elite processor ensures excellent battery life and combines well with its many AI features to simplify your life. There’s also 16GB of memory and 512GB of SSD storage which will ensure speedy performance and enough storage space for all of your essential files and applications. We were super-impressed in our Surface Pro 11 review so this is an easy recommendation, although this machine was $100 cheaper over Black Friday.

Display - 13 inches
Processor - Apple M3
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

My top pick for a MacBook deal in the Presidents' Day sale at Best Buy is the latest MacBook Air M3 - in particular the slightly upgraded 16GB configuration. That should afford an edge with overall performance and longevity and today's $200 discount at Best Buy also brings it down to within $50 of the lowest ever price. This isn't the cheapest MacBook deal I've seen (the older M2 version was $649 at one point) but it's probably the one I'd spring for right now if it were my cash.

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

Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale also has the MacBook Air M2 for just $799 - a record-low price. 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 still a great machine if you're looking to save a bit of cash.

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 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.

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 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.