The 21 best deals on laptops for Amazon Prime Day 2022
Amazon Prime Day 2022 includes deals on a wide range of laptops for general purpose, work, gaming, Apple MacBooks, and Chromebooks.
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Amazon Prime Day 2022 is here and will run officially July 12 through July 13, but Prime Day deals tend to arrive early and linger around for a few days after.
We're seeing Prime Day deals for a range of laptops for gaming, productivity, and casual use from companies like Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, MSI, Razer, and Samsung.
There's a range of laptop styles to pick from, too, including tablet hybrids and models with screens that can flip over 360-degrees.
Dell
The latest XPS 13 Plus from Dell is a redesign of its popular premium laptop, with a powerful Intel processor and MacBook-like 'touch' keys. $1450 for this model with a 4K OLED display, a powerful 12th-gen Core i7 processor, and a generous 16GB RAM is a good deal for Dell's popular XPS laptops, which tend to be more expensive than the competition.
This 2022 Dell XPS 15 has a 15-inch FHD+ display and runs on high-end specs for demanding workloads. $250 off this model is a nice little discount for this large and powerful Dell laptop, which is usually more expensive than the competition.
The Surface Pro 8 is a tablet/laptop hybrid with Microsoft's iconic kickstand. This model running on the Core i5 is on the basic side, but it'll handle most average workloads without a hitch. Just note that the trackpad/keyboard cover case is sold separately. Its usual $1,250 price is a little pricey, so this $900 deal makes it an easier recommendation.
The 13-inch Surface Book 3 laptop is designed for professionals who need the power or for anyone who wants fast and smooth performance for web browsing and common apps. This model is $200 off at Best Buy for a limited time.
This model of the Yoga 9i runs on Intel's previous 11th-gen processors that are still relevant in 2022, especially if you can get the laptop for a good deal. For $500 off at $1,250, you're getting a powerful laptop for a great price.
This Yoga 7i from Lenovo runs on Intel's 11th-gen processor instead of its newest 12th-gen, but it's still a relevant and powerful chip today, especially if you can get it for a good deal. At $850, you're getting a powerful laptop running high-end specs for under $1,000.
The HP Enxy X360 with a Ryzen 5 processor and 8GB of RAM is a capable machine with a large 15-inch screen to handle most average workloads. For $500, it's hard to do better for a mid-range workhorse.
The Pavilion x360 running on a 12th-gen Core i5 and 8GB RAM also includes a generous 512GB for its price. It's a mid-range workhorse that's easily capable of handling typical workloads that involve common apps like Office and web browsing. $530 for this laptop is a good deal.
The Acer Aspire 5 running on the AMD Ryzen 3 3350U processor is a budget-minded laptop for casual use. For $358, an already-affordable laptop is even more affordable.
Razer
The 2022 Victus is a budget gaming laptop with a mid-range processor and a low-end GPU designed to play more modest games. It'll still play demanding titles, but don't go for high graphics settings. For $550, the Victus is a solid gaming laptop on a budget.
This Acer Nitro 5 model is an affordable gaming laptop running on decent specs that are best suited for less graphically demanding games, especially if you want to make use of its 1080p 144Hz display. $743 is a pretty good deal for the specs you're getting.
This gaming laptop with a high-end processor and mid-range GPU focuses on higher framerates rather than graphical fidelity, which suits its 144Hz screen perfectly. For $900, this Tuf Dash is a solid deal.
This gaming laptop packs a serious processor to make the most of its 300Hz screen for super smooth gameplay. Although don't expect to set demanding games to their highest graphics settings. For $350 off, the Strix G15 Advantage Edition is a great deal.
The Aero from Gigabyte packs serious power, but don't expect a slim gaming laptop. This model with a 4K 60Hz display is designed to play demanding games with high graphical fidelity rather than offering super smooth gameplay. This is a whopping deal for such a powerful gaming laptop.
This model of Gigabyte's Aorus gaming laptop is designed for high graphical fidelity and high framerates, offering one of the most balanced specs in a gaming laptop. $600 off this model makes this an incredibly good deal for a gaming laptop of this caliber.
This Razer Blade 14 has some of the most powerful specs you can find in a laptop. Combined with a QHD screen instead of a 4K panel, it's designed to balance high-end graphics with smooth gameplay. At $2400 with a $400 discount, it's still very expensive, but it's among the best balanced gaming laptops in the high-end range.
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The MacBook Air released in late 2020 with Apple's M1 processor brings impressively fast performance and long battery life for under $1,000, making it among the best Apple laptops overall considering its price. The current $900 deal is typical whenever this laptop undergoes a rare deal period, so it's a good time to pick it up. We've seen it go down to $800 before, but only very briefly late last year.
The 2020 MacBook Pro 13-inch has Apple's original M1 processor. Apple doesn't sell this model anymore, but you can still find it available from various retailers. Newer models run on the more powerful M2 processor, but the M1 processor is still a solid, powerful processor that keeps the 2020 MacBook Pro 13-inch relevant. At $1,100, it's a good price for a powerful, reliable laptop.
Apple's newest MacBook Pro comes in a new 14-inch screen size with improved resolution, a 1080p webcam, a brand-new keyboard that replaces the Touch Bar, and MagSafe charging among other upgrades – all powered by the new M1 Pro and Max processors. $200 off for this laptop is a great deal, and you shouldn't hesitate picking this up if you've been eyeing this model. We've seen it go down to $1,750 earlier this year, but very briefly.
Apple has replaced its 16-inch MacBook Pro featuring an Intel processor with a new model sporting its powerful M1 Pro and Max silicon. With even more screen size than the 14-inch model, this version brings all of the same features but with additional resolution and longer battery life. $200 off is a great deal for this model.
The Spin 415 has a nice, large screen for a Chromebook, as well as decent hardware for basic Chromebook tasks. Although it's a 2020 model, the $300 discount makes the Spin 514 at $200 an easy recommendation.
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