The best laptop deals you can still shop during the final hours of Prime Day
Amazon has solid discounts on laptops that are still available during the final day of its four-day Prime Day sales event. One of the nice things about shopping during Prime Day, even if you don’t have the requisite Prime subscription, is that Best Buy and others often follow suit with their own competing deals.
As is typical, we found deals on models The Verge swears by — many of which should treat you well for years to come. A laptop purchase is extra tricky because it’s usually a multipurpose machine for a wide range of people with specific needs; however, if you know where to look, there are still excellent options available, even as Prime Day draws to a close.
Best MacBook deals
Amazon is a great place to shop for MacBook deals, as it regularly offers discounts on MacBook Air and Pro models. The current $150 discounts on the 13-inch and 15-inch M4 MacBook Air are pretty much a no-brainer for anyone currently in the market for Apple’s thin-and-light. They’re among the best laptops you can buy for just $849 and $1,049, respectively. The 13-inch was recently $50 cheaper, but the 15-inch is matching its all-time low.
Apple MacBook Air 13 (2025, M4)
The MacBook Air is by far the laptop The Verge recommends the most frequently. The latest generation isn’t revolutionary, but it packs a speedy M4 chip, more RAM, and an improved webcam for a lower starting price of $999. Read our review.
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Apple MacBook Air 15 (2025, M4)
The larger, 15-inch version of the M4 MacBook Air is much the same as its smaller counterpart. But it packs a bigger screen and better speakers into a compact package. Read our review.
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- If you prefer an even better value on a slightly older MacBook Air, Best Buy is selling the 13-inch M2 model from 2022 for $699 ($100 off). In addition to the M2 chip, which remains good enough for most people, it offers 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Read our original review.
2020 MacBook Air with M1 (256GB)
The 2020 MacBook Air has been discontinued but remains a great value. It comes outfitted with the company’s original M1 chip in one of three different colors (silver, space gray, and gold).
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2024, M4)
The entry-level MacBook Pro with M4 starts with 16GB of RAM — double that of its predecessor — and a 512GB SSD for the same starting price of $1,599. It also gets a third USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 port and comes in a new space black option.
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- The 16-inch MacBook Pro with Apple’s mid-tier M4 Pro chip, 24GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD is $2,232 ($267 off) at Amazon. Its M4 Pro has 14 CPU cores and 20 GPU cores, so it’s suited for most creative applications like photo and video editing. And it still has excellent battery life to match all that power. Read our review.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2024, M4 Max)
Apple’s flagship laptop has a 16-inch screen and starts with 36GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and an M4 Max chip with 14-core CPU / 32-core GPU. Read our review.
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Best Windows laptop deals
2024 Microsoft Surface Laptop (13.8-inch)
The 13.8-inch Surface Laptop is the most affordable of Microsoft’s 2024 Copilot Plus models. The MacBook rival uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chipsets — which are said to offer substantial performance and battery life improvements — and its keyboard is the first with a dedicated Copilot key.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch
Microsoft’s latest Surface Pro is smaller, with a new design and updated keyboard. It’s powered by Qualcomm’s Arm64 Snapdragon X Plus chip. Read our review.
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- The Acer Swift 16 AI is on sale for a very low $799.99 ($450 off) at Best Buy. It’s the 16-inch version of the Swift 14 AI I recently reviewed and mostly liked. But the best part of the bigger Swift 16 over the 14 is it maintains the plethora of ports and has a much higher-quality screen, with a 2880 x 1800 OLED panel. Its other key specs include an Intel Core 7 Ultra 256V (Lunar Lake) chip, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD. This is quite the spec list for 800 bucks.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition
Lenovo’s Lunar Lake-powered laptop features a sizable 15.3-inch IPS display with crisp 2880 x 1800 resolution, as well as loud speakers and a great keyboard. It’s got far from the best trackpad, but the Core Ultra 7 256V processor inside it is a pretty snappy performer for an everyday Windows machine. Read our review.
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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge
Samsung’s first entry in the Copilot Plus PC world, running Windows on Arm with a Snapdragon X Elite processor. The Galaxy Book4 Edge comes in two sizes, the 14-inch and 16-inch, both of which feature vivid OLED touchscreen displays with 120Hz refresh rate and all-day battery life. Read our review.
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Best gaming laptop deals
- The Asus ROG Strix G16, a stripped-down version of the Strix Scar featured in our buying guide, is on sale at Amazon for $1,274.99 ($225 off). It has an Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU, Intel Raptor Lake Core i7 14650HX processor, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD.
- If you prefer the ROG Strix G16 with a little more power, the model with an RTX 5070 Ti is $1,999.99 ($400 off) at Amazon, and with an even higher-end RTX 5080 it’s $2,399.99 ($500 off) at Amazon.
- There are also a couple of deals on lower-cost Asus TUF gaming laptops with last-gen graphics. The Asus TUF A14 with RTX 4050 graphics is $899.99 ($300 off) Amazon. It’s got an AMD Ryzen 7 AI CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD — all housed in a portable 14-inch chassis. The larger 16-inch Asus TUF F16 with RTX 4050 is $849.99 ($250 off) at Amazon. It’s configured with an Intel Core 5 210H (Raptor Lake) CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD.
HP Victus 15 (2025, RTX 4050)
The Victus 15 is a popular, budget-friendly gaming laptop that now comes with RTX 4050 graphics, more RAM, and an improved 144Hz screen.
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Best laptop / computer accessory deals
Elgato Prompter
A teleprompter is a luxury. They help you make it look effortless to look at your camera as you read from a script or a chat log. Elgato’s option includes a small screen and a mirror, the latter of which allows you to see what you need to look at without breaking eye contact with viewers.
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- Razer’s Basilisk V3 Pro gaming mouse is currently on sale for around $90 (about $38 off) at Amazon. It’s been slightly cheaper before, but this is a good price for the RGB-laden gaming mouse with a speedy sensor, ample customization, and a tiltable, fast-scrolling wheel.
- Accessory-maker Nomad has an anniversary sale running now, and its 100W Slim Power Adapter is discounted to $55 ($14 off). It’s a very compact GaN charger with enough power to simultaneously charge a laptop like a MacBook Air and another device, like a phone or tablet, on its second USB-C port.
- Moft’s Laptop Sleeve for 15- to 16-inch sized notebooks is on sale at Amazon in a variety of colors for $55.99 ($14 off). There’s also one that fits 13- to 14-inch models for $47.99 ($12 off), though only in a few color options. The sturdy little laptop bag protects your computer and also folds up into an stand for better ergonomics while you’re working at your desk.
- If you need a cheap but effective laptop stand for your desk at home, the Besign LS03 is just $14.98 ($5 off) at Amazon. It’s simple for a no-frills, fixed-height model, but sturdy enough for something as big as a 16-inch MacBook Pro. And it easily disassembles to store away if you need to tidy up your desk space for other needs.
- The Huanuo Lap Desk in dark brown woodgrain is $27.99 (about $10 off) at Amazon. I use one of these pretty frequently when I work on my couch instead of at my desk, and I love it. It’s fake wood surface and memory foam base aren’t anything fancy, but it’s overall very affective at mitigating neck strain and making work-from-couch time much comfier. It also keeps toasty gaming laptops off your legs.
- The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless gaming mouse is down to $49.22 ($71 off) at Amazon in black, though you can also get it in white or a translucent “ghost” color for $66.49 ($53 off). It’s an ultra-light mouse with a skeletonized design that I personally own and use. It has a good sensor, tri-mode compatibility (wired, 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth), and bright, colorful RGB lighting — especially in the ghost version.
- SteelSeries’ expansive Arena 9 surround sound speaker system is selling for $434.99 ($245 off) at Amazon. The 5.1 speaker setup features a boom-y subwoofer, wireless satellite rear channels, and customizable RGB lighting. Read our initial impressions.
Logitech Lift
The Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse, built from recycled plastic, is made for comfortable all-day mousing.
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- Samsung’s speedy, 2TB 990 Pro SSD is selling for $149.99 ($60 off) at Amazon with a pre-installed heatsink. The NVMe drive is fast enough for a high-end PC build and also compatible with the PlayStation 5.
- If you don’t need quite as fast of an SSD, the 2TB Samsung 990 Evo Plus is a slightly cheaper $113.99 ($63 off) at Amazon. and the 1TB version is just $66.49 (about $39 off).
- A variety of Wacom drawing tablets are currently on sale at Amazon, including the Cintiq 16 with a 15.4-inch 1080p screen for $484.95 ($165 off) and the screenless Intuos Medium in a pistachio color for $84.95 ($15 off).
- The Logitech MX Master 3S wireless mouse is available for $94.99 ($25 off) at Amazon, which is one of the better prices we’ve seen since Logitech raised its pricing in the spring. The MX Masters are a popular go-to in the world of productivity mice, with two scroll wheels that are especially handy for navigating documents and spreadsheets.
Insta360 Link 2
The Insta360 Link 2 offers the same auto-swiveling design as its predecessor, but it’s smaller and offers a slate of new features, including group tracking and no-follow zones.
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- The Insta360 Link 2C webcam is available for $99.99 ($50 off) at Amazon. This is the more affordable model within Insta360’s webcam lineup, and while it doesn’t feature a gimbal to follow you around, it does offer 4K video and an f/1.8 aperture for low-light settings.
- If you want a cheaper webcam, the Logitech Brio 100 is on sale for just $24.99 (about $15 off) at Amazon when you clip the on-page coupon. It supports 1080p video, features a built-in sliding privacy cover, and should be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2. Just be aware that its five-foot USB-A cable is built in, so there’s no swapping it for a different length or connector.
- I personally use a couple of these Estoria Adjustable Laptops Stands to hold up to five laptops / tablets / devices vertically, and it’s cheaper than ever in silver at $41.59 (about $10 off) at Amazon. I know not everyone has a bunch of laptops lying around for testing like I do, but the Estoria or similar stands are very handy for keeping your desk organized if you have a couple laptops (work and personal), a tablet, and more. It’s particularly great for laptops that work with an external monitor while closed — generally, most thin-and lights and not gaming laptops that need more airflow.
Update, July 11th: Updated to reflect current pricing / availability, as well as the fact that Prime Day is almost over.
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