Do laptops go on sale in August?
Black Friday and Cyber Monday laptop deals have (mostly) ended, but that doesn't mean there aren't still some fantastic offers on powerful machines available to shoppers. In fact, as we approach the holidays, the prices of several of our favorite laptops have been slashed. Show
Retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and HP all have some fantastic laptops deal running right now. Some of the strongest deals currently running come courtesy of Best Buy. The tech retailer is offering up to $300 off select Intel laptops. Alternatively, if you're after a MacBook, Best Buy also has plenty of deals for you including this MacBook Pro (2020) 512GB for $500 off. Below you'll find our roundup of the best cheap laptop deals currently available (Alternatively, why not also check out our guide to the best Chromebook deals).
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Best cheap laptops of 20211. Acer Aspire 5The best overall laptop under $500 you can buy CPU: Intel Core i3-8145U | GPU: Intel UHD 620 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 128GB SSD | Display: 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080 | Size: 14.3 x 9.9 x 0.7 inches | Weight: 3.76 pounds Expand Strong performance Long battery life Bright, 1080p display Affordable Middling graphics Questionable build quality The Acer Aspire 5 is one of the best laptops under $500. It features a bright, 1080p display, strong 8th Gen Core i3 processing performance, and offers 9 hours of battery life. The affordably priced Aspire 5 is much thinner than its sibling, the Aspire E 15. The Aspire 5 is the best sub-$500 laptop currently available. See Laptop Mag's review of the Acer Aspire 5 2. Acer Aspire E 15The laptop with the most ports CPU: Intel Core i3-8130U | GPU: Intel UHD 620 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 1TB 5,400-rpm HDD | Display: 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080 | Size: 15 x 10.2 x 1.2 inches | Weight: 5 pounds Expand Strong performance Lots of ports Good battery life Very affordable Bulky design Filled with bloatware Normally priced under $400, the Acer Aspire E 15 features an 8th Gen Core i3 processor, an ample number of ports and a minimalist, yet premium design. It has a DVD writer, USB Type-C port, 9 hour battery and springy, well-spaced, comfortable keys. Simply put, it's as premium as an affordable laptop can get. See our full review of the Acer Aspire E 15 (Image credit: Future)3. HP Stream 11The cheapest Windows laptop you can buy CPU: Intel Celeron N4000 | GPU: Intel UHD 600 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 32GB eMMC | Display: 11-inch, 1366 x 768 | Size: 11.8 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches | Weight: 2.5 pounds Expand Long battery life Better performance than competitors Insanely cheap Washed out low-res display Awful webcam Don't let its cute, candy-hued exterior fool you. The $200 HP Stream 11 delivers long battery life, great audio, and strong performance for the price. HP cuts some corners by using a dim display and the laptop's bottom gets uncomfortably warm, but the lightweight Stream 11 is one of the best sub-$200 Windows laptops on the market. It's also a solid choice for kids. 4. HP Chromebook x2The best 2-in-1 laptop CPU: Intel Core m3-7Y30 | GPU: Intel HD 615 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 32GB eMMC | Display: 12.3-inch, 2400 x 1600 | Size: 11.5 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches | Weight: 3.1 pounds Expand Bright, high-res display All-day battery life Comfortable typing experience Solid sound A bit heavier than other convertibles Thick bezels Core m3 CPU isn't the fastest The HP Chromebook x2 packs features that most cheap laptops don't like a color rich 2400 x 1600 display and solid stereo speakers. What's more, the Chromebook x2's keyboard is comfortable to use and its battery lasts up to 9 hours between charges. For creatives, It includes HP's Active Pen, making it one of the best value Chromebooks you can buy. See Laptop Mag's full review of the HP Chromebook x2. 5. Acer Swift 1The best lightweight laptop CPU: Intel Pentium Silver N5000 | GPU: Intel UHD 605 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB eMMC | Display: 14-inch, 1920 x 1080 | Size: 12.7 x 9.0 x 0.6 inches | Weight: 2.9 pounds Expand Lightweight aluminum chassis Long battery life Wide range of ports Decent webcam Excellent value Dim, dull display A few build-quality quirks If you're looking for a sleek and lightweight portable laptop under $500, the Acer Swift 1 is a solid choice. This 14-inch 1080p laptop has an all aluminum exterior, ample ports, and 10 hours of battery life for under $400. Its Intel Pentium Silver N5000 and 4GB of RAM hardware is enough for multitasking. Overall, the Acer Swift 1 is a solid choice for a lightweight sub-$500 laptop. See Laptop Mag's review of the Acer Swift 1. Best cheap laptop deals retailers
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