Desktop computers will always have a place in many homes and offices, but in today’s age of mobile technology and remote work, laptops are indispensable. These portable PCs have come a long way from the simple clamshell computers of years past, too, with today’s models sporting everything from 4K displays to fold-flat touchscreens and mobile hardware that rivals that of the beefiest gaming desktops.

Whatever your needs and budget, there’s a laptop out there for you, and we’re here to help you find it and save you some money. Below, we’ve got the six best cheap laptop deals available right now. Be sure to also check out these MacBook deals and gaming laptop deals to see what else is up for grabs.

Best laptop deals right now

• HP Notebook 14 Laptop — $299
• Lenovo IdeaPad 3 — $379, was $499
• Microsoft Surface Pro 7 with Type Cover Keyboard — $599, was $959
• Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Alpha 2-in-1 Laptop — $650, was $850
• HP Spectre x360 13 4K 2-in-1 Laptop — $875, was $1,250
• Apple MacBook Air (2020) — $899, was $999

HP Notebook 14 Laptop — $299

HP built its name on affordable Windows PCs and still cranks out some of the best high-value work machines. This 14-inch notebook is a great entry-level computer for anyone looking for a good work machine for less than $500: It runs on a Ryzen 3 CPU and 4GB of RAM, and it also sports a high-speed 128GB solid-state system drive. Solid specs for a cheap laptop and perfectly suited for those with basic needs.

At just $299, it’s around the same cost or even cheaper than many Chromebooks out there and is arguably the best cheap laptop you’re going to find right now for less than 400 bucks. Its specs rival laptops that often go for $400 or more — and since it’s packing pretty recent hardware for such a cheap laptop, it shouldn’t feel outdated any time soon despite its low price. If you’re willing to trade the high-speed 128GB SSD for a larger traditional hard drive, the same laptop with a 1TB HDD is on sale for the same price.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 — $379, was $499

No Windows laptop roundup would be complete without at least one cheap Lenovo laptop, and the IdeaPad 3 is an unassuming one that you might have overlooked. Despite its straightforward appearance, it features just about everything you want in a modern PC right down to its solid hardware, great build quality, and generous battery life. The 15-inch FHD display also offers some extra real estate over smaller ultrabooks along with a 1080p resolution (no 720p corner-cutting on this one). In short, this thing is built for just about any type of work, and it’s built to do it all day long.

This configuration comes loaded with a new AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD — perfect for a daily workhorse. This laptop can be yours for an eye-popping $379 right now after a $120 savings.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 with Type Cover Keyboard — $599, was $959

One of the best laptops on the market today — and in fact, for several years running — is actually a tablet. The Surface Pro line has sat among our favorite 2-in-1s for a while now and the new Surface Pro 7, while not a breathtaking update, is a very solid machine. It’s incredibly well-built, looks great, and performs well. It has a built-in kickstand, and when used with a Type Cover keyboard, makes for a fantastic 2-in-1 ultrabook. We’d also be remiss if we didn’t mention that gorgeous, productivity-friendly 3:2 touchscreen.

One of our few complaints was that the Type Cover still isn’t included by default, but this bundle solves that little hiccup: This configuration has a Core i3 CPU, 4GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD, and comes with a black Type Cover keyboard so you can use it as a laptop right out of the box. And at just $599 ($360 off), the whole bundle falls well below our $1,000 budget limit.

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Alpha 2-in-1 Laptop — $650, was $850

Everyone knows Samsung for its iconic Galaxy phones, which causes many to overlook Lenovo’s also-excellent Galaxy laptop line. The new Galaxy Book Flex Alpha brings Samsung’s excellent QLED display technology to a laptop with a sleek design, perfect 13-inch size, and great convertible 2-in-1 design. Its Intel Core i5 CPU, full 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD are also perfect specs for work (which is precisely what this thing is built for).

This cheap laptop can be your work companion for just $650, a $200 discount that delivers one of the best prices we’ve seen for this great modern 2-in-1 ultrabook.

HP Spectre x360 13 4K 2-in-1 Laptop — $875, was $1,250

Any laptop roundup will almost feel naked without one of our all-time favorites, the HP Specters x360 13 2-in-1. If you’re looking for a featherweight laptop that’s as light as it is durable, then you need to look no further than this one, which has stood out as one of the best ultrabooks money can buy for years now owing to its gorgeous gem-cut design, excellent performance, world-class build quality, and all-day battery life.

Right now, you can grab this 13-inch 2-in-1 with a 4K touch display, Intel Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD on sale for $875 after a $375 discount. This is one of the lowest prices we’ve seen on the 4K configuration of this superb convertible, which might make it our favorite laptop deal to be had for around a grand right now.

Apple MacBook Air (2020) — $899, was $999

Deals on Apple products are hard to find, and so sometimes you need to grab them when you can. The MacBook Air, which was modernized and redesigned in 2018, is the best entry-level MacBook you can buy — perfect for a college student or businessperson. The latest 2020 refresh is just as great, and if you want the one with the latest and greatest hardware (that you can still find for less than 1,000 bucks), this is it.

Right now, you can score this deal on this 2020 MacBook Air at $899 ($100 off), close to the best price we’ve seen so far. This configuration comes with an Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, and a 256GB SSD. It also comes with a lovely display with a 2,560 by 1,600 resolution, giving you plenty of performance for productivity work. What’s not to like?

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