Best laptop deals available right now: HP, Dell, Lenovo, and more

If you're shopping for a laptop for your kids, upgrading your work-from-home setup, or just looking for a laptop to stay up-to-date on your favorite Netflix content, you can take advantage of some fantastic deals going on right now. We've combed the web to find the very best deals on laptops from top brands like Samsung, HP, and Apple to help you find the model that best fits your needs and your budget. You'll have to act fast though: with deals this good, stock won't last long.

Also: Best Apple MacBook and Mac Mini deals available right now: January 2022

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c 2nd gen, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, 14-inch display, 18 hour battery

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Samsung

Right now you can get the Samsung Galaxy Book Go for absolutely free with an eligible device trade in. You read that right: you don't have to pay a single cent. And even if you don't have a device that's eligible for the trade-in, you can still get up to 5 percent off with Samsung's offer programs for educators, first responders, and military personnel. The laptop is built around a 2nd gen Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c CPU, 4GB of RAM, and a 128GB storage drive, making it perfect for students or casual home use. And the 18 hour battery means you can stream, work, and web browse all day, worry-free.

Intel Core i5-1130G7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 13-inch 2K display, 8 hour battery


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Lenovo

Lenovo is offering employee pricing on select laptops, tablets, and accessories, which means you can take almost $2,000 off the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga. This 2-in-1 laptop is perfect for mobile professionals and students alike. It runs on an 11th gen Intel Core i5 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD for all the power and storage space you need for projects, documents, photos, and videos. The 13-inch display produces 2K resolution, and supports Dolby Vision HDR, giving you enhanced color and detailing compared to FHD screens. The laptop includes a stylus pen for drawing and hand writing notes, and the integrated fingerprint reader adds a layer of security for your laptop and files. With the 8 hour battery life, you can work an entire typical school day or office shift before you need to plug in.

10th gen Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 25GGB SSD, Intel UHD Graphics, 12.4-inch UHD screen, 13 hour battery

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Best Buy

If you're looking for an ultra-mobile laptop, and don't mind not having the latest and greatest tech, you can pick up a Microsoft Surface Go from Best Buy for a sweet deal. This laptop weighs just under 2.5 pounds and manages to squeeze a 12.4-inch screen into an 11-inch chassis; and the 13 hour battery life is good news for mobile professionals and commuter students who can't stay tethered to wall outlets. The Intel Core i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD are perfect for everyday tasks and projects, while the Dolby Audio-enhanced sound drivers will make music lovers and movie buffs happy by creating crystal clear sound.

Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 13.3-inch touchscreen, 15 hour battery


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Acer

The Acer Spin 3 is a solid, mid-range choice for an everyday laptop, and now you can pick one up directly from Acer for $250 off. The laptop is built with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, making it great for professionals and students alike. The 13.3-inch UHD display supports touch inputs, and the 2-in-1 form factor allows you to get the best of both a tablet and traditional laptop. You can get up to 15 hours of use on a full battery, and just 30 minutes of USB-C charging gives you up to 4 hours of life; which is great for when you forget to charge overnight or need to top up on your lunch break. Thunderbolt 4 ports allow for blazing fast data transfers and even allows you to set up dual, 4K monitors or a single 8K screen for when you need more space to multitask.

AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, AMD Radeon Graphics, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 14-inch FHD display, 10.5 hour battery


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HP

This is a good mid-range laptop for AMD fans. It features an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD, which is plenty of power and storage for everyday tasks and casual home use. It uses a USB-C port for faster charging than previous models as well as ultra-fast data transfers. The Bang&Olufsen speakers create rich audio that lends a sort of premium feel to a budget-friendly laptop, and the fingerprint reader allows you to set up biometric logins as an added layer of protection against unauthorized access. And with a 10.5 hour battery life, you can get through an entire day without needing to rush to the nearest wall outlet.

Other laptop deals to consider

The

Dell Inspiron 15 3000

is an excellent, budget-friendly option if you're looking for a laptop for your kids to do schoolwork with or for older parents who want to keep in touch with family and friends. While the CPU, RAM, and HD display aren't going to blow anyone away, this laptop is more than capable of web browsing, word processing, and making video calls. If you need more storage space, there are plenty of ports for connecting flash drives or external hard drives, or you can utilize cloud storage with services like Google Drive to free up local drive space. The 7.5 hour battery life means that your kids can get through most of a typical school day before they need to recharge, but make sure they can keep track of their power cable so they can top up while they're at lunch and recess.

If you're surprised that Gateway still exists, you're in good company. And while there isn't a special sale or promotion going on, I couldn't believe that Walmart is selling the

Ultra Slim Notebook for just $169

. It has a configuration comparable to a Chromebook, which means that it would be great for younger students as well as casual home users. And while you can't upgrade any components yourself, you can expand internal storage via microSD cards or use cloud storage services to conserve local drive space. It comes with a 1-year subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal, allowing you to create documents, spreadsheets, and slideshows right out of the box. And the 8.5 hour battery life means students can go all day before they need to plug in.

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