Best Prime Day laptop deals 2025: Live updates on MacBook, Windows, and more discounts

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It's day two of Amazon Prime Day, which runs through Friday, July 11 -- making it a four-day sales event for the first time ever, compared to the usual two days in the past. On the second day of the sale, we're seeing some noteworthy deals on laptops, including aggressive price cuts on the latest MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Windows PCs from Lenovo, Dell, HP, and more.

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We've gone hands-on with dozens of the best laptops of this year, and only highlight sales on laptops we've tested and can personally vouch for. That means significant discounts, solid value relative to price, good portability, and respectable performance.

Read on to explore some of the best laptop deals Amazon (and competing retailers) have to offer. As the event continues, we will be updating this live blog with the best deals, flash sales, and online discounts we can find.

Best Prime Day laptop deals

Current price: $650
Original price: $700

The Acer Aspire 14 AI is similar to the Acer Aspire 15, but offers "a few steps up" in terms of hardware and features, according to our laptop reviewer. It's a great value, especially if you're looking for a computer designed for AI workflows. Our expert said it was "one of the better bang-for-your-buck options available right now."

Apple MacBook Air M4 (15-inch): $1,049 (save $150): The 15-inch MacBook Air M4 is one of the friendliest, all-around performing laptops we've tested all year. Even better is the fact that Apple is offering competitive pricing, even on its newest laptops. (The 13-inch MacBook Air M4 is also on sale for $849, a $150 price drop.)
Apple MacBook Air M3: $1,819 (save $225): After the M4's release, prices are dropping on the 2023 M3 MacBook Pro, and we couldn't be happier. The 18GB version is a competitive machine that's ready to support the new macOS 26 coming to all Mac devices this fall.
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro (15-inch): $600 (save $300): Samsung's Book4 Pro has a gorgeous touchscreen display, top-tier hardware, and a massive trackpad for a distinctly comfortable user experience. When I went hands-on with it, I praised its smart integrations.
Acer Swift Go 14: $799 (save $208): Acer's Swift Go 14 brings a budget-friendly package to respectable hardware: Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. This makes it a solid backup laptop for business travel, but I'd also highly recommend it to students.
LG Gram Pro 2-in-1 (16-inch): $1,696 (save $403): We're big fans of LG's Gram Pro line of laptops for their record-breaking lightweight form factors. Right now, this 16-inch convertible laptop/tablet hybrid with 16GB of RAM is seeing a notable price drop; a very competitive price for anyone looking for a thin and light laptop.
Acer Aspire Go 15: $250 (save $50): A laptop I would recommend for study purposes is the Acer Aspire Go. This model comes with a 15.6-inch FHD display, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB SSD storage -- plenty for basic educational tasks.
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025): $1,275 (save $225): If you're on the hunt for a gaming laptop, there's a fair discount available on a 16-inch laptop with Nvidia GeForce RTX Graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage.
ASUS TUF Gaming A14: $900 (save $300): Another gaming laptop deal we like the look of is for an ASUS TUF model, set with a 14-inch display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX Graphics, and 16GB of RAM.

Best Prime Day MacBook deals

Current price: $850
Original price: $1,000

The MacBook Air M4 is our favorite laptop for work, thanks to its ultra-portability and suite of productivity features. "The MacBook Air M4 is a modest upgrade from its predecessor but pushes the line forward overall. In fact, with burgeoning Apple Intelligence features, the same camera technology as the MacBook Pro M4, upgraded hardware, and a lower starting price, the MacBook Air seems like the most logical choice for a new Apple laptop in 2025," our laptop reviewer writes.

Apple MacBook Pro M3 (18GB): $1,819 (save $225): Apple's M3 MacBook Pro from 2023 is seeing some steep discounts now that the M4 has been released. The 18GB version is a competitive machine that's ready to support the new macOS 26 coming to all Mac devices this fall.
Apple MacBook Pro (M4 Pro): $2,249 (save $250): Apple's aggressive discounts continue, with the newest MacBook Pro in 2025 $250 off. The Space Black configuration with 24GB of unified memory features a 20-Core GPU and 16-Core neural engine, ready to tackle demanding tasks such as 4K video editing, animation, and yes, even gaming.
Apple 2024 MacBook Pro: $3,596 (save $406): Powered by an M4 Max processor, this model is pricey, but it comes with power that will last you for years to come, as well as 1TB of storage, 48GB of RAM, and a 16.2-inch display.
Apple MacBook Air, 13.3-inch: $599 (save $50): If you want an affordable MacBook, consider this M1-powered model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch: $699 (save $100 at Best Buy): Another model we like at Best Buy is a 13.3-inch MacBook Air with an M2 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD storage.
Apple Magic Keyboard: $119 (save $10): This keyboard comes with a numeric keypad and can wirelessly connect to your Mac, iPad, or iPhone via Bluetooth.

Best Prime Day Windows laptop deals

Microsoft Surface Laptop (13-inch): $860 (save $140): We appreciated Microsoft's Surface Laptop with the Snapdragon X Plus when it dropped last year. Besides the fantastic battery life, it's slim and portable, runs cool, and is versatile enough to handle a variety of use cases.
Microsoft Surface Pro (13-inch): $870 (save $330): The 13-inch Surface Pro with the Snapdragon X Plus processor is a supremely portable, high-performing tablet/laptop hybrid with a brilliant OLED display.
HP OmniBook 5 (16-inch): $679 (save $110): HP's lightweight and battery-efficient OmniBooks are well-rounded and reliable devices, and this version with a Ryzen AI 7 350 processor is no exception, especially at this discount.
HP 14 Laptop (14-inch): $178 (save $50): This laptop's thin and light design makes it ultra-portable, and its sizable and nearly bezel-less screen makes it perfect for entertainment.
MSI 15.6-inch gaming laptop: $719 (save $280): You can take advantage of a $280 discount on a decent mid-range gaming laptop with an i5 processor and 16GB of RAM.
Acer Nitro V gaming laptop: $650 (save $150): The Nitro V doesn't have the highest specs on the market, but as ZDNET's Charlie Osborne found, it's great for gaming and use as a lab. During Amazon's event, you can save $150 off the typical RRP.
Dell's Inspiron 5440: $579 (save $170): The Inspiron lineup consists of reliable, jack-of-all-trades laptops, and this 14-inch with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor is no exception. Right now it's 23% off for the 16GB version.
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro: $1,650 (save $350): This laptop comes built in with Windows 11 Pro and has all the best Galaxy AI features.
ASUS Vivobook Go: $220 (save $110): An affordable laptop we've found is a great fit for students. The ASUS Vivobook Go has a 15.6-inch display and runs on Windows 11 Home.
HP 14-inch student laptop: $275 (save $225): Another laptop suitable for students and containing good specifications for the price -- including Copilot AI and 16GB of RAM -- is this laptop. It's in lavender, though, and so might not suit everyone color-wise.

Best Prime Day Chromebook deals

HP Chromebook Plus x360: $327 (save $272): If you're looking for a Chromebook with a 2-in-1 form factor, this one from HP comes with all the feature perks of a Chromebook Plus in a convertible. It's armed with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of local storage, too, so performance will feel snappy and responsive in the lightweight operating system.
Asus Chromebook CM14: $163 (save $116): It doesn't get more affordable than Asus' 14-inch CM14 Chromebook. It comes with 64GB of local storage and 4GB of RAM to handle daily tasks like checking email and browsing the web.
Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Chromebook: $149 (save $100): While also on sale at Amazon, the best price is found at Best Buy. This mid-sized Chromebook features a 15-inch display, a full-sized keyboard, and Intel Celeron N4500 to power multitasking for work, school, or everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go: $240 (save $60): Looking for a Chromebook suitable for work or study? Opt for the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go, currently available on a limited-time deal, so don't wait if you want to buy one.
Asus Chromebook Flip CX1: $290 (save $80): This laptop has a 360-degree flippable touchscreen display that can be configured into four different work modes.

More Prime Day laptop deals

Current price: $1,049
Original price: $1,199

The 2025 MacBook Air M4 refines the user experience of the thin and lightweight laptop that pioneered the trend. It now supports two external monitors with the lid open, has more starting memory for cheaper, and does video conferencing better than almost anything else. With all the updates coming to MacOS 26 (Liquid Glass interface, the Phone app on MacBook, and a totally revamped Spotlight feature), the MacBook Air M4 is THE productivity laptop for modern professionals.

Current price: $600
Original price: $899

The 15-inch Galaxy Book4 Pro rounds out Samsung's lineup of thin and light laptops with brilliant displays and premium physical forms. We got great performance out of this laptop during our testing, with the Snapdragon X Plus processor and 16GB of RAM delivering responsive performance in a variety of tasks from productivity to content creation.

Current price: $800
Original price: $1,000

Acer's Swift Go 14 was among the first round of laptops to come loaded with Intel's Meteor Lake AI processors last year, and it does so for an attractive price point. The Intel Core Ultra 7 or 9 processor offers snappy performance and fantastic battery life, letting it hang with other machines like the Asus Zenbook A14, and the Lenovo ThinkPad E14, which are significantly more expensive.

Current price: $1,696
Original price: $2,099

If you're over carrying around a bulky, heavy laptop to and from the office, we got you. LG's Gram Pro lineup features some of the lightest, thinnest laptops on the market. We reviewed LG's 16-inch 2-in-1 Gram Pro last year, and praised it for its fast and responsive performance, brilliant OLED display, and surprisingly good battery.

More laptop deals from other retailers

Dell XPS 13 for $999 at Best Buy (save $500): The XPS line remains one of Dell's most popular laptop families, and the XPS 13 personifies the sleek ultraportable. The 16GB version with the Snapdragon X Elite is a battery efficient, device that performs as good as it looks.
Asus Zenbook S 15 for $534 at Walmart (save $265): Asus' Zenbook S 15 was one of the first Copilot+ PCs to come out last year, and it's drastically marked down at Walmart right now for just $534. It's got a vivid 120Hz OLED display, Intel Core Ultra 7 chip and 16GB of RAM, making it a solid all-around laptop with a lightweight form.
Lenovo Duet 2-in-1 Chromebook (11-inch) for $269 at Best Buy (save $130): If you're looking for a device that can act as either a tablet or small, portable laptop, Lenovo's Duet is a very affordable option with 4GB of RAM and an included keyboard, stylus, and durable carrying case. Think a much more affordable Microsoft Surface Pro.
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 for $629 at Lenovo (save $220): This 2-in-1 model gives you the functionality of a traditional laptop and the versatility of a tablet in the same device.
Asus Vivobook 14 for $250 at Best Buy (save $200): Enjoy vivid visuals in detailed 1920 x 1080 resolution (16:9) with brilliant colors and a smooth 60Hz refresh rate.
Dell Inspiron 14 for $349 at Walmart (save $201): This laptop has 512GB of storage, an Intel Core i5 Processor, a long-lasting battery life, and a 14-inch display.
Targus Laptop Cooling System for $48 at Best Buy (save $32): Dual fans keep your laptop cool while a 4-port hub allows you to connect all your peripherals.
Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse for $100 at Best Buy (save $20): This wireless mouse has an ergonomic design for a more comfortable wrist posture, as well as ultrafast scrolling.