The best laptop deals in August 2022

Asus Chromebook CX1: was $369 now $119 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Currently $250 off at Best Buy, the Asus Chromebook CX1 gives you plenty of bang for your buck. It features an impressive 17.3-inch (1920 x 1080) display, 1.0-GHz Intel Celeron N4500 CPU, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of microSD-expandable storage. It's a budget-friendly option if you want a big screen laptop for creating docs, web browsing and streaming movies. 

HP Chromebook 14 Laptop: was $319 now $198 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $121 on the 2022 HP Chromebook 14a-na0210nr. Don't let the budget price fool you, this laptop is 4K ready and well-suited for school, work, and consuming content. It has a 14-inch (1966 x 768) display, stereo speakers tuned by audio experts B&O, and rated battery life of 14 hours. This Chrome OS-charged laptop features a 1.1-GHz Intel Celeron N4120 quad-core CPU, 4GB RAM, Intel UHD Graphics 600 and 64GB of storage. 

HP Chromebook 11: was $225 now $98 @ Walmart (opens in new tab)
Save $127 on the HP Chromebook 11 at Walmart. It features an 11.6-inch (1366 x 768) display, 1.6-GHz AMD A4-9120C dual-core CPU, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC flash storage. It's a budget-friendly option if you want a basic laptop for creating docs, web browsing and managing emails. 

Lenovo Chromebook 3 AMD A6: was $219 now $89 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $130 on the AMD model Lenovo Chromebook 3 at Best Buy. This laptop has an 11-inch (1366 x 468) display, 1.8-GHZ AMD A6-9220C dual-core CPU, 4GB of RAM and Radeon R5 graphics. There's 32GB of eMMC storage on board, expandable via the laptop's built-in microSD slot. Like all Chromebooks, it comes with an extra 15GB of Google Drive storage and Google Perks. 

Acer Chromebook 311: was $249 now $199 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
For a limited time, save $50 on the ultraportable Acer Chromebook 311. It's a solid choice if you're in the market for a cheaply priced but good laptop for basic use. The Acer Chromebook 311 has an 11.6-inch (1366 x 768) display, 2.0-GHz MediaTek MT8183 8-core CPU, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC graphics. 

Gateway Ultra Slim Notebook PC: was $449 now $199 @ Walmart (opens in new tab)
Walmart is currently slashing $250 off the 15.6-inch Gateway Ultra Slim Notebook. The laptop in this deal has a 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) IPS display and runs on a AMD Ryzen 3 3250U dual-core CPU coupled with 4GB of RAM and Radeon graphics. There's 128GB of microSD-expandable eMMC storage on board for your important files. The Gateway Ultra Slim is a solid choice if you're shopping around for a cheaply priced laptop. 

HP Chromebook X2: was $599 now $479 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $119 on the HP Chromebook X2 (opens in new tab) 2-in-1 detachable. It has a 11-inch (2160 x 1440) 2K touchscreen, 2.4-GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c 8-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, Adreno 618 graphics and 64GB of eMMC storage. It also ships with an HP Wireless Rechargeable USI Pen for jotting down notes or sketching. If you're looking for a flexible laptop that gives you the best of both worlds, the HP Chromebook X2 is a wise choice.

HP Chromebook x360 14c: was $699 now $399 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $300 on the the HP Chromebook x360 14c. It has a 14-inch (1920 x 1080) touch screen, 1.7-GHz Intel Core i3-1115G4 dual-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, Intel UHD graphics and 128GB SSD. This configuration is ideal for browsing, streaming, and videoconferencing. If you're looking for a versatile 2-in-1 laptop under $400, the HP Chromebook x360 14c ticks all the boxes. 

Acer Chromebook Spin 514: $499 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
The Acer Chromebook Spin 514 is one of the best back-to-school laptops for college students. This convertible laptop transforms into tablet, viewing, and tent mode. It packs a 14-inch (1920 x 1080) touch display, 2.6-GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3250C dual-core CPU, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. 

Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5: $499 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
The Editor's Choice Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is one of the best convertible laptops under $500. The device in this deal has a 13.3-inch (1920 x 1080) OLED 400 nit touch screen, 2.55-GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon SC7180 8-core CPU and 8GB of RAM. Rounding out its specs are Qualcomm Adreno graphics and 128GB of eMMC storage. 

New Dell XPS 13 Laptop w/ Mobile Wireless Mouse: was $1,179 now $979 @ Dell (opens in new tab)
Save $200 on the new Dell XPS 13 with Mobile Wireless Mouse Bundle. This laptop packs a 13.4- inch (1920 x 1200) anti-glare display with 500 nits of brightness. Powering the machine is the latest 3.3-GHz Intel Core i5-1230U 10-core CPU paired with 8GB of RAM, Iris Xe graphics and 512GB PCIe NVMe x2 SSD. We love the XPS 13 for its attractive, premium chassis and springy, comfortable keyboard. It's the Editor's Choice best all-around laptop. Use coupons, "LAPTOPMAG5 and "50OFF699" at checkout to drop it down to $883 ($296 off). 

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 w/ Keyboard: was $1,249 now $999 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $250 on the Surface Pro 8 with keyboard bundle. Our favorite 2-in-1 tablet, it scored a high rating of 4 out of 5 stars with us for its gorgeous display, powerful performance and excellent webcam. The tablet in this deal has a 13-inch (2880 x 1920) touch screen, 2.4-GHz Intel Evo Core i5-1145G7 4-core CPU, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of fast SSD storage. 

Apple M1 MacBook Air: was $999 now $899 @ B&H (opens in new tab)
B&H takes $100 off the Editor's Choice M1 MacBook Air. In our MacBook Air with M1 review (opens in new tab), we gave it a high rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars and the Editor's Choice award. We praised its breathtaking performance and slim, unibody design. We also loved its long battery which endured 14 hours and 41 minutes during testing. Besides Apple's latest 8-core processor, it packs a 13.3-inch (2560 x 1600) IPS Retina display, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD.

HP Envy x360 15.6-inch 2-in-1: was $1,099 now $799 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $300 on the versatile HP Envy x360 2-in-1 laptop. It packs a 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) touch screen, 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U 10-core CPU, Intel Iris Xe graphics and 16GB of RAM. For storing important files, it houses a speedy 512GB SSD. The 360-degree hinge is versatile and lets you employ pen and touch inputs for sketching and taking notes.

Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED: was $749 now $599 @ Walmart
(opens in new tab)Currently $150 off, the Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED K3400 is an incredible value for the price. This machine has a 14-inch 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED display with 600 nits of peak brightness, a 2.4-GHz Intel Core i5-1135G7 4-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, Iris Xe Graphics and 256GB SSD. It's powered by Windows 10 (upgradeable to Windows 11) and has a rated battery life of 12 hours. 

HP Zbook Studio G8 Workstation: was $4,238 now $1,907 @ HP (opens in new tab)
Save a massive $2,331 on the excellent HP Zbook Studio G8 — our favorite mobile workstation. This machine packs a 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) 400 nit display, 2.3-GHz Intel Core i7-11800H 8-core CPU, 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. Nvidia's T1200 GPU with 4GB of dedicated memory does the heavy lifting for graphics. 

New Dell XPS 13 Plus OLED Laptop w/ Mobile Wireless Mouse: was $2,029 now $1,812 @ Dell (opens in new tab)
Save $217 on the new Dell XPS 13 Plus 12th Gen Intel laptop with Mobile Wireless Mouse Bundle. This configuration has a 13.4- inch 3.5K (3456 x 2160) OLED touch screen with 400 nits of brightness for an immersive viewing experience. It's powered by a 3.5-GHz 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1260U 10-core CPU coupled with 16GB of RAM, Iris Xe graphics and 512GB SSD. Powered by Windows 11 Home, Dell XPS Plus owners have the option of installing Ubuntu 22.04 LTS for a more customized user experience. Use coupons, "LAPTOPMAG5" and "100OFF1499" to drop its price to $1,628 ($401 off). 

New Apple M2 MacBook Air: from $1,199 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Apple's new M2 MacBook Air is due out in July. It features an M2 8-core processor, 8-Core GPU, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. It packs a 13.6-inch (2560 x 1600) Liquid Retina display, Magic Keyboard, Touch Bar, and Touch ID. 

Gigabyte A5 K1 Gaming Laptop: was $1,399 now $1,049 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $350 on the Gigabyte A5 K1 gaming laptop. This machine packs a 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) thin-bezel display, 3.2-GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 8-core CPU, 16GB RAM and a speedy 1TB SSD. Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3060 GPU with 6GB of dedicated memory handles graphics. 

Apple MacBooks: save up to $300 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save up to $300 select MacBook Pro and MacBook Air machines at Best Buy (opens in new tab). In our MacBook Air with M1 review (opens in new tab), we gave it a high rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars and the Editor's Choice award. We praised its breathtaking performance and slim, unibody design. We also loved its long battery which endured 14 hours and 41 minutes during testing. Besides Apple's latest 8-core processor, this MacBook packs a 13.3-inch (2560 x 1600) IPS Retina display, 8GB of RAM and 512GB SSD. 

Apple M1 Pro MacBook Pro 14: was $1,999 now $1,799 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
Amazon currently takes $200 off the 512GB model MacBook Pro 14. It features a 14.2-inch mini-LED backlit display and delivers up to 14 hours of battery life. The laptop is powered by Apple's M1 Pro 8-core chip coupled with 16GB of RAM and employs a 14-core GPU for graphics. In our M1 MacBook Pro 14 (opens in new tab) review, its elegant design, excellent performance, and stellar battery life earned it a 4 out of 5 star rating. It's the Editor's Choice best laptop for power-users. 

Apple M1 Pro MacBook Pro 16: was $2,499 now $2,199 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
Now $300 off, the M1 Pro MacBook Pro 16 is at its lowest price ever. This 16-inch laptop is powered by Apple's M1 Pro 10-core chip coupled with 16GB of RAM and employs a 16-core GPU for graphics. Like the 14-inch M1 MacBook Pro, it boasts elegant design, excellent performance, and stellar battery life.