If you didn’t have time to shop yesterday, don’t despair. The Amazon Prime Day sale is still going on today. Though the clock is running out, so shop these deals while you can. We’ve found some seriously good discounts in just about every product category. However, one of the best items to pick up during this huge shopping event is a new laptop, whether that’s for yourself or for your college-bound kid. We’ve searched through tons of deals and found these to be the best ones worth looking into.
There are plenty of Apple MacBooks on sale, along with other brands to choose from. Remember, some of these discounts at Amazon are exclusive to Prime members, so make sure you’re signed in to view those prices. But even if you’re not a Prime subscriber, you can still get in on the savings. Other retailers, like Best Buy and Walmart, are running their own anti-Prime Day sales, dropping prices on their sites as well. If you’re considering making a purchase, don’t wait too long, as the sale does end tonight.
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Best Prime Day laptop deals
Walmart’s big July sale is now live and it is bringing with it the lowest price to date on Apple’s M1 MacBook Air. Although it’s a few years old now, it’s still plenty powerful for most folks and a super affordable way to put an Apple silicon-powered machine in your bag, ideal for back-to-school season.
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Although not the most recent model, this 2022 version still has a powerful M2 chip and gives you many of the great specs the M3 has at a lower price.
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This 13-inch MacBook Air has the M3 chip, 8GB of memory and a 256GB solid-state drive. It’s currently listed on Amazon for $899, a $200 discount. But there is also a $50 on-page coupon you can apply to bring it down to $849. Multiple colors are available at this price.
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If you’re looking for a budget gaming laptop, this 15.6-inch Asus TUF Gaming F15 laptop is down to a pretty compelling price. It’s thin and light and it has Windows 11, an Nvidia graphics card and an SSD slot that lets you increase its memory. It’s been drop-tested and withstands the harsh demands of enthusiastic gaming sessions.
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With the crazy fast M3 chip and Liquid Retina XDR display, an HD camera and a battery life of up to 18 hours, this is a top-tier laptop that is mercifully discounted by $300 right now if you opt for the silver variant.
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What is Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day is a two-day sale that happens every summer for Amazon Prime members. It started yesterday on July 16 and ends tonight (July 17) at 11:59 PM pacific. It’s like Black Friday in the summer, as subscribers will be able to score deeply discounted items throughout the week. Some items may not be on sale for very long, so make sure you pick them up before they’re gone.
Is Prime Day the best time to shop for a laptop?
Prime Day offers a huge array of products on sale, and among those are laptops as well. However, you don’t have to limit yourself to Amazon for amazing deals. Frequently, outlets like Best Buy will offer incredibly competitive pricing during Prime Day. We also see Walmart doing the same. If you’re shopping for back-to-school season, Prime Day is a great time to grab a laptop at a discount, although Black Friday tends to offer the very lowest prices if you can hold out until the fall.
Are Prime Day laptop deals the same on Day 2?
Prime Day deals can be changeable, or expire, before Day 2 rolls around but generally speaking the bulk of deals launched on Day 1 of Prime Day will stick around for Day 2. Don’t delay much longer, though, as the sale ends July 17 at midnight PT.
What else should I buy during Prime Day?
Amazon will offer discounts on just about all of its categories. Big savings typically can be seen with Amazon smart home devices, tablets and TVs as well as with everyday items, fashion, fitness, home goods, kitchen gadgets and more.
