Razer Blade 14 gaming laptops

UPDATE: Nov. 23, 2022, 6:15 p.m. EST This list has been updated to reflect pricing and availability as of Nov. 23.


What’s better than a great laptop? A great laptop that’s cheap. Nowadays, even budget machines can pack the punch to carry you through whatever’s on your to-do list, whether it’s work, watching Netflix, or endlessly browsing social media. If you’re looking to pick up a new laptop but don’t necessarily want to drop your life savings in one go, we’ll be compiling a list of the best deals on cheap laptops right here, each and every week.

Best MacBook deals

Our pick: 2021 Apple MacBook Pro (M1 Pro chip, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) 🔥 (opens in a new tab)

$1,599 at Best Buy (save $400) + 4 months of Apple Music, 3 months of iCloud+, and 3 months of Apple TV+ for free

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Why we like it

Even the base model for the M1 Pro MacBook Pro is, as Mashable’s Joseph Volpe put it, « a glorious beast of a machine. » The downside? It’s crazy expensive, with a starting price of $1,999. While it’s primarily a video editing and graphics workstation, this $400 discount at Best Buy makes it more affordable for everyday laptop users. (At the time of writing, it’s sitting at $300 more at Amazon.) Released at the end of 2021, the 14-inch MacBook Pro uses the 70 percent faster M1 Pro silicon chip, includes an updated Liquid Retina XDR display, a 1080p FaceTime camera, a MagSafe power cable, more ports, and the return of physical function keys. It’s truly a powerhouse of a machine designed for creators.

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Best Chromebook deals

Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook 3 (Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC)

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Our pick: Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook 3 (Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) (opens in a new tab)

$79 at Best Buy (save $60) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 3 months of YouTube Premium for free

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Why we like it

It’s not every day you find a Chromebook for $79, but ahead of Black Friday, there are two on our list. This Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook 3 is a compact powerhouse that’s secure, fast, and flexible with thousands of built-in apps, virus protection, and cloud backups. It’s a solid companion for on-the-go workers, students, and just about everyone else.

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Note: Discounts on Chromebooks that are convertible laptop/tablet hybrids can be found in the « Best 2-in-1 laptop deals » section (below).

Best Samsung deal

Why we like it

We love Apple, but MacBooks aren’t the only option out there. The Samsung Galaxy Book Pro is a nice alternative to the similarly priced MacBook Pro, with a stunning display, a speedy 11th-gen Intel Core processor, a 20-hour battery life, WiFi 6E support, and a sleek, ultra-thin design.

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Best gaming deal

Why we like it

The Razer Blade 14 is as high-end as it gets for a gaming laptop, featuring quality components like an AMD Ryzen 9 5900X processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card, and a hefty 1TB HDD for storage. If you want to dip your toes into PC gaming but don’t want to build a desktop just yet, this is a great alternative.

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Best 2-in-1 deal

Why we like it

Having your laptop and your tablet in one place is a convenience you need in your life. The Asus Chromebook Flip C434 is a fantastic budget 2-in-1 device, with speedy performance, a full HD touchscreen, and components that should be able to handle all of your daily tasks.

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