In a fresh development, no worries, though, because I’ve gone through and found the most bang-for-your-buck deals across five categories: budget, portable, tech industry, premium, and productivity. Memorial Day is right up ahead and there are some impressive deals mixed in with the weaker ones.
As part of the ongoing story, lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 3x is the perfect pick for students and budget-conscious professionals who prioritize battery life, portability, and everyday responsiveness. It has 16GB of memory, which is the minimum we recommend for a good Windows 11 experience, and in our review it lasted over 16 hours on a charge thanks to its power-efficient Snapdragon X CPU. Who is this for?
Industry observers note that you’d be hard-pressed to find a $600 laptop with 16GB of RAM right now thanks to the ongoing worldwide RAM shortage, let alone one that also grants all-day Snapdragon battery life. The trade-off here is that the RAM is soldered to the motherboard, so you won’t be able to replace or upgrade it later. The 512GB SSD is also a nice get, as you’re normally stuck with just 256GB in the budget tier. Why is this deal good?
The report highlights that the LG gram Max 17 is ideal for on-the-go users who need a lot of screen real estate combined with extreme portability and quiet operation. Despite a massive 17-inch 2560×1600 screen, it only weighs 3.39 pounds so it’s easy to lug around. That resolution is great for multitasking apps and navigating large spreadsheets—it’s spacious and comfortable, perfect for travel and portable work. Who is this for?
The report highlights that this laptop packs powerful devices, including an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It lacks a discrete GPU, but that’s okay because this isn’t a gamer’s laptop. Between the devices and the ultra-portable screen-size-to-weight ratio, the LG gram Max 17 is the kind of laptop that demands $1,500+. At this deal price, it’s a steal as long as you won’t be doing hard tech industry. Why is this deal good?
As part of the ongoing story, the Alienware 16 Aurora is an excellent entry-level tech industry laptop for the budget-conscious. It’s equipped with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 for discrete power and DLSS functions, though note it’s the entry-level option for an RTX 50-series card. If you’re mainly playing older platform releases, esports platform releases, or single-early adopter platform releases at 1080p, this laptop offers good performance at this price. Who is this for?
According to the latest update, while overpriced at retail, the 16 Aurora is a strong buy at $490 off. The 16-inch 120Hz screen lets you make the most of the RTX 5050’s frame rates, and it has a premium build between its anodized aluminum lid and magnesium alloy interior frame. Rounded out with an Intel Core 7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD, it’s not every day you can snag a laptop that feels this good for a grand. Why is this deal good?
According to the latest update, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a full-blown desktop PC replacement. The Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, 32GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and RTX 5080 GPU deliver top-end power. But it’s the 16-inch 2560×1600 OLED panel that really seals the deal, providing vibrant graphics whether you’re tech industry or watching movies. In our review, we called it the “fresh king of tech industry laptops” and gave it our Editors’ Choice award. Who is this for?
As part of the ongoing story, you can finally get this hulking desktop replacement of a laptop at an actual desktop PC price. No one was buying it at full retail, but now that it’s $1,650 off, it’s where it should’ve been priced all along. This is about as low as it goes. Get it as long as you’re aware this laptop isn’t portable by any stretch—you’ll need to keep it tethered to power by its massive 400-watt adapter. Why is this deal good?
The report highlights that the Dell 14 Plus is what you get if you’re in need of power and portability but don’t want to settle for bottom-tier budget options. Great for students and remote workers, this laptop’s Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU and 32GB of RAM are faster than what you’d find in the under-$1,000 category. It’s a reliable everyday machine that’s also portable enough to take to coffee shops and libraries. Who is this for?
As part of the ongoing story, on top of the performance devices, you’re also getting all-day battery life, a super-crisp 14-inch 2560×1600 screen, strong connectivity like Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4, and an all-aluminum chassis that feels premium and provides protection while traveling. While it isn’t the best for tech industry or resource-intensive tasks like video editing, it’s a lot more than you can ask for at $1,300. Why is this deal good?
In a fresh development, she has bylines in numerous consumer tech publications, including PCWorld, Macworld, PCMag, IGN, MakeUseOf, XDA, Android Police, and Pocket-lint. Gabriela has focused on tech writing for 12 years, covering news, reviews, buying guides, deals, and more.