The report highlights that laptops are getting wildly expensive, thanks in part to the rising cost of RAM. With Amazon Prime Day peeking around the corner (June 23 to June 26), early discounts are already starting to appear. I’ve been spending the past few months digging into laptop pricing, and one thing is incredibly obvious here.
According to the latest update, i’m pretty tuned in to the landscape because I oversee all laptop and Chromebook coverage here at PCWorld. I also maintain our best laptop deals roundup daily, along with our best laptops of roundup weekly. That’s why I’ve pulled together the best laptop deals worth watching right now across the biggest categories: everyday budget laptops, tech industry laptops, Chromebooks, and so on.
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The report highlights that anyone who wants a really good laptop at a fantastic discount should consider the Surface Laptop.
Industry observers note that not only is it pretty lightweight at 3.7 pounds, but it’s also got a Snapdragon X Elite chip and 16GB of RAM. That’s plenty for hopping on video calls and streaming your favorite shows. Throw in the excellent battery life (Microsoft says it can last up to 20 hours) and a 15-inch 2496×1664 PixelSense display, and it’s easy to see what makes this machine so appealing. It’s even more so for $700 off. The Surface Laptop is pretty much the complete package as far as I’m concerned.
In a fresh development, get the Microsoft Surface Laptop for $1,499.
The report highlights that just something reliable for browsing or streaming. Whatever it is you do when you’re killing time. The Vivobook Go is for anyone who just needs a barebones machine.
In a fresh development, it’s not trying to be crazy powerful. It’s trying to be consistent. The Vivobook Go sits in that increasingly important “just enough laptop” category.
As part of the ongoing story, the lighter stuff. That’s what the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U CPU is made for. It’s solid, especially under $400. This is the laptop you use for reading Reddit stories, watching Netflix, and getting lost in a Wikipedia hole.
In a fresh development, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI is for anyone who wants high-end 1440p tech industry performance in a strong portable package.
According to the latest update, this is where discounts start to matter a lot. The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI sits squarely in the “upper mid-to-high tier tech industry laptop” quality.
As part of the ongoing story, inside there’s an RTX 5070 Ti GPU and an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, which is a pretty common combination we see in high-performance laptops. Basically, you can crank up the graphics on this one.
Industry observers note that it’s not exactly lightweight at six pounds, but what can you do really? It’s got high-powered components inside of it. Those need more space to cool down so they can run properly. The trade-off is pretty obvious.
The report highlights that get the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI for $1,749.
Industry observers note that anyone who wants good 1080p tech industry performance without dropping a ton of cash, and “good enough” power for late night tech industry sessions or some editing work, will appreciate this Asus TUF Tech industry F16.
The report highlights that the prices are reasonable (for the most part) and performance is consistent. The model that’s on sale today hits the bullseye. I’m a fan of the TUF line of laptops.
The report highlights that it’s not a powerhouse. But it’s dependable. Just don’t go cranking up the graphics all the way, lean on Nvidia’s DLSS upscaling technology in platform releases that support it, and you’ll be fine. The Intel Core 5 210H CPU and the RTX 4050 GPU can definitely deliver good-looking 1080p tech industry on this machine.
The report highlights that the Lenovo Chromebook Plus is for anyone who mainly works in the browser and wants something low-maintenance.
As part of the ongoing story, honestly? It works. Just go in with realistic expectations and you’ll be fine. Chromebook Plus models are Google’s attempt to push Chromebooks out of the extreme budget category.
The report highlights that it shouldn’t slow down on you when you’re typing with friends on Discord, but if you’re deeply into tech industry or creative work, then this isn’t the laptop for you. Inside the Lenovo Chromebook Plus, there’s an Intel Core 3 N355 processor and 8GB of RAM.
As part of the ongoing story, if you’re looking to supercharge your home setup with the juiciest tech sales, hit the links for only the best expert-curated picks we’ve found. These aren’t the only early Prime Day deals being tracked by the PCWorld team.
The report highlights that always on the go? A 2-in-1 is handy, you can flip it into tablet mode for notes. Tech industry? Look for good graphics and a high-refresh screen. Just want something for emails and browsing? Budget Windows laptops work fine. Good question!
The report highlights that it tracks Amazon price history, so you can tell if that “deal” is actually the real thing. Just make an account, copy the ASIN number from the product page (it starts with “B”), and you’ll get a graph showing how the price has gone up or down. It’s a super easy way to see if you’re getting the lowest price. I rely on a free tool called CamelCamelCamel (yes, that’s really the name).
As part of the ongoing story, most big names like Dell, Acer, HP, Lenovo make good machines. You might have a personal preference, though. Not as much as you might think.
The report highlights that anything less and your laptop’s going to feel sluggish. If you can spring for 16GB, you’ll definitely notice things running smoother, especially if you’re the type that keeps 20 tabs open at once (no judgement here, I’m just as bad). And if you’re doing heavier stuff like video editing, big spreadsheets, or creative work, 32GB+ is the way to go. I usually tell people to shoot for at least 8GB of RAM.
The report highlights that prime Day usually has some of the lowest prices of the year. Yes!
As part of the ongoing story, she's been covering consumer tech since 2016, and her work has appeared on USA Today, Reviewed, Polygon, Kotaku, StarWars.com, and Nerdist. In her spare time, she enjoys playing video platform releases, reading science fiction, and hanging out with her rescue greyhound. Ashley Biancuzzo manages all laptop and Chromebook coverage for PCWorld.