The 22 best Prime Day laptop deals

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There have been a ton of new laptops released this year already, as new AI technology meets new processors, and laptop designs get more lightweight and bold. And from what we know about the next few months, it's only getting started.

Also: Amazon Prime Day 2024: Live updates on the 50+ hottest Prime Day deals so far

This is great news for consumers like us, because competition has never been more fierce to get the best deals. And now that Amazon Prime Day is here, we're seeing some pretty hot ones. All the big laptop manufacturers are here with some great sales, from Apple to Dell to Samsung and Lenovo, and we've rounded up the best ones. Here are the best 22 deals we've scoured Amazon for.

The best laptop deals for Amazon Prime Day 2024

Apple MacBook Air (M2) for $799 (save $200): The MacBook Air (M2) combines performance and portability. It's one of our favorite laptops at ZDNET and our Product of the Year. Right now, it's on sale for just $799, the lowest price we've ever seen.Apple MacBook Pro (M3) for $1,400 (save $200): If you're looking for power, the MacBook Pro (M3) is still one of the best-performing laptops on the market. We've called it out repeatedly as being the best in multiple classes. Right now, it's on sale on Amazon for $1,400 for the 8GB of RAM and 512MB of storage configuration when you add the coupon offer on the page.Asus Zenbook 15 for $599 (save $200): This is a notable deal on Asus' creator-class laptop series. It features a 15.6-inch display with a Ryzen 5 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. If you want to opt for the OLED version of the Asus Zenbook 15, it too is on sale for just $1,199, which is about 10% off the regular price.
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 for $539 (save $60): The ThinkBook 15 is a powerhouse for your back-to-school or business needs. Its 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 processor pairs with 16GB of RAM, so any major spec-heavy tasks will perform smoothly.Razer Blade 16 for $2,799 (save $1,000): Razer's Blade 16 is a respected mainstay among gamers, and with a solid suite of hardware (Intel Core i9 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU) the $1,000 discount makes this machine one of the best deals out there.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 for $600 (save $200): With an 11-inch display, powerful battery, and a total package that weighs just over a pound, the Galaxy Tab S9 is better than ever for just $650, nearly 20% off the regular price.Samsung Galaxy Book4 (save $450): The Galaxy Book4 features a 3K resolution, AMOLED screen along with an AI-assisted Intel Core 7 Ultra CPU.Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 for $749 (Save $250): Dell's Inspiron 16 Plus is a well-rounded laptop with a powerful configuration that can handle games and creative tasks.
Dell Inspiron 5640 Laptop for $699 (Save $180): The Inspiron 5640 is a good bang-for-your-buck option, with an Intel Core 7 processor and 1TB of storage for a sale price that's 20% off the (already competitive) regular price.

Current price: $799Original price: $999

Apple's MacBook Air (M2) redefines portability and power with a gorgeous display, up to 10-core GPU, and up to 24GB of unified memory. (This deal is currently only available in two colors -- make sure you add the coupon on the page for the full discount.)

Current price: $1,400Original price: $1,600

The MacBook Pro with 2023's M3 processor remains at the forward-edge of laptop technology with a powerful set of hardware armed to take on demanding tasks such as video editing, design, and work-related functions in a sleek form factor and with a gorgeous display. (Make sure you add the coupon on the page to get the full discount.)

Current price: $599Original price: $799

Asus Zenbook series is built with creators in mind. A brilliant display, full keyboard with number pad, hefty selection of ports, and solid hardware makes working with media a breeze. The Zenbook 15 is also ultraportable, as it's less than an inch thick.

Current price: $560Original price: $649

With 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, Lenovo's ThinkBook 15 is well-equipped to handle anything you throw at it, whether you're using it for work-related tasks, browsing media, or as a portable connectivity machine while on the go.

Current price: $2,799Original price: $3,799

Equipped with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU and a dual mode mini LED display, the Blade 16 is ready to deliver top-tier gaming performance on today's most demanding titles. The Blade 16 also features a 16-inch display on a 15-inch body, resulting in a dramatic big screen form factor.

Current price: $599Original price: $799

All three Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 models are on equal footing, with most of the exceptions being sizing and camera configurations. This is wonderful news if you do not need a massive 14.6-inch Ultra model, but still want a flagship-grade tablet experience. Even better is the fact that the Tab S9 model is down to $649, the lowest price we've seen yet.

Prime Day Chromebook deals

Asus/ZDNETAsus Chromebook C424 for $179 (Save $70): This 14-inch Chromebook has a durable 180-degree hinge that lays flat, and a 128GB hard drive that's great for students.
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 for $299 (Save $100): This Chromebook Plus from Acer is a step up from other Chromebooks with a Full-HD touchscreen and Google's Gemini AI features. It also comes with 2TB of cloud storage free for 12 months.
Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 for $373 (Save $66): Asus' stylish CX34 Chromebook Plus comes with a bit more local storage than most Chromebooks (256GB) as well as an ultra-thin form factor and over 10 hours of battery life.
Asus Chromebook CX1: This basic Chromebook is perfect for casual home use and young students with 64GB of storage, 8GB of RAM, and a 15.6-inch display. Acer Chromebook Spin 514: This 2-in-1 Chromebook can be used as a traditional laptop or tablet and supports touch inputs.

Prime Day MacBook deals

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Apple MacBook Air (M2) for $799 (save $200): The MacBook Air (M2) combines performance and portability. It's one of our favorite laptops at ZDNET and our Product of the Year -- and it's on sale for just $799, the lowest price we've ever seen.Apple MacBook Air (M3) for $849 (save $250): If you want to purchase one of Apple's latest MacBook Air products, you can save $250 on the 2024 version, powered by an M3 chip -- the lowest price of the year. Don't forget to apply the coupon.Apple MacBook Pro (M3) for $1,400 (save $200): The MacBook Pro (M3) is one of the best-performing laptops on the market, and it's $200 off -- make sure you add the coupon offer on the page.

Prime Day HP laptop deals

HPZDNETHP Envy x360 2-in-1: We recently had a chance to go hands-on with HP's newest version of the Envy x360 2-in-1, and praised the laptop for its gorgeous display and all-around optimization. If that laptop looked interesting to you, but you want to save some money, the previous version is on sale on Amazon for just $845 for the 16GB, 2TB version.HP Essential Laptop 15z: Need a budget machine? The HP 15z comes with a standard set of hardware that is great for the basics: browsing the web, checking emails, and watching some YouTube, all for just $369, which is a nice 12% off the regular price.HP Pavilion 15z Touchscreen: HP's Pavilion series is perhaps its most popular line of consumer-friendly devices. With 1TB of storage, a solid 32GB of RAM, and a 16-inch touchscreen, this all-around laptop is only $749 for Amazon Prime Day. HP 14-dp5009nr: A great choice for students, the 256GB SSD and 8GB of RAM give plenty of performance and storage for classwork.

Prime Day Lenovo deals

Lenovo/ZDNETLenovo Legion 5i: This 16-inch laptop from Lenovo's gaming PC line features an Intel i9 processor, 32GB of RAM, and a solid selection of ports for all your gaming accessories for just $1,467, almost 10% off the regular price.
Lenovo V15 Gen 4: With a 1TB SSD, 24GB of RAM, and an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U CPU, this laptop has plenty of power and performance for office work, students, and home use.

Best Buy laptop deals during Prime Day

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETHP Omnibook X 14 for $999 (Save $200): HP's brand-new Copilot+ PC is on sale exclusively at Walmart right now, and it's an unexpectedly-good $200 off the regular price. We went hands-on with this laptop just last month, and found it to be snappy and responsive with the new Snapdragon X Elite processor, bringing AI functionality and insanely good battery life to an ultraportable form factor. HP Chromebook x360 2-in-1 Laptop for $289 (save $40 at Walmart): In our testing, we found this 2-in-1 Chromebook easily flexes between a laptop and a tablet, with a large 14-inch screen, comfortable keyboard, and sturdy build.

More Prime Day 2024 laptop deals

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETASUS ROG Strix G16: If you're looking for a deal on a high-tier gaming laptop, 2024's 16-inch ROG model is a beast with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card and Intel Core i7 processor for just $1,099.Acer Aspire 3 15-inch (2023): Last year's Acer Aspire 3 is still a solid budget laptop pick for a 15-inch laptop, on sale for just $299. The large screen is great for college students looking for an inexpensive laptop to take on campus, and the AMD Ryzen 3 processor ensures a lot of bang for your buck.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9: It doesn't get more ultraportable than Microsoft's Surface Pro series of laptops, and the 13-inch Surface Pro 9 tablet is currently 20% off the regular price for just $2,149. For that price, you're getting a powerful Intel Core i7 processor, 1TB SSD, and over 15 hours of battery life.
Asus VivoBook 16: One of the most versatile and well-rounded laptops on the market is also one of the most affordable. The Vivobook 16 is designed to handle a variety of use cases with ease, and for just $479 you can't go wrong with its 1TB of storage, Windows 11, and solid selection of ports.

FAQs

When is Amazon Prime Day 2024?

Amazon Prime Day officially runs from July 16 to July 17, but there are tons of promotional deals leading up to the event, particularly on laptops and computer accessories.

Are there different laptop deals on Prime Day 2?

In short, yes and no. Invite-only Prime deals -- or Lightning deals -- may be different each day. Amazon confirmed last month that new deals may surface as often as every five minutes on the site. But, as always, deals only last as long as Amazon decides, with lighting deals offering a countdown to their expiration, and other deals' longevity depending on how fast products sell out (or don't). It's likely that as long as stock remains, many of the deals from Day 1 will remain live for Day 2, including deals on popular Amazon products such as laptops, Fire TVs, Kindles, Fire tablets, Echo devices, and more.

What's the best gaming laptop deal on Prime Day?

There are lot of great gaming laptops on sale right now, but in our opinion, this deal on the Razer Blade 16 is the best. We're talking $1,000 off one of the most high-end gaming laptops on the market, with hardware that is future-proofed to be relevant for years to come.

Is Amazon Prime Day a good time to buy a laptop?

Even though Amazon isn't typically the first place you think of when you're shopping for a new laptop, there are some great deals that pop up if you're willing to look. We've thoroughly combed through the deals to find some diamonds in the rough, and listed the best ones here.

How did we choose these Prime Day deals?

At ZDNET, we only write about deals our team members would want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. We looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.

We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we recommend. These recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.

When will these deals expire?

Deals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on a deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at ZDNET.com.