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Amazon's October sales event, Prime Big Deal Days, is back, and we're tracking the best Prime Day deals across all categories, including computing. We're seeing huge Prime Day laptop deals, with big savings on gaming laptops, MacBooks, and more. Our expert deal hunters are narrowing the field with a curated selection of top discounts.
Some of the best Prime Day laptop deals we've found include Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 3i for 15% off, which was already an amazing value at full price. If you crave more power, the MSI Katana A15 AI gaming laptop is 18% off, offering incredible performance for a discounted price of $1,400.
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event only lasts until October 9, and these Prime Day laptop deals are bound to sell out, so act fast if you want to save.
Among other top gaming laptop deals, we recommend checking out the high-end Alienware M18 R2, which is now at its lowest price to date, with 18% off.
Buyers on the hunt for a powerful laptop geared toward general computing have a couple of solid deals to choose from. In particular, the 16-inch Samsung Galaxy Book4 laptop is a good deal at 27% off, offering high-performance specs and an OLED screen for under $1,300.
The Asus Vivobook Go for 27% off is an incredible deal for a laptop capable of running home office tasks. At close to $200, it's the best deal we've seen for this model.
Among the best Prime Day MacBook deals, you can snag Apple's latest 13-inch MacBook Air models with the brand's M3 chip for 19% off. The older M2 version of the 13-inch model is also available for an all-time low.
One of the biggest differences is that gaming laptops have more powerful graphics cards (GPUs), components that let them play modern games with realistic visuals. They also tend to have stronger processors (CPUs), meaning programs and files open faster and are better for multitasking. These laptops are great for users who want to play games, edit 4K videos, and quickly switch between dozens of apps.
More typical laptops can have a range of CPUs, from basic to advanced, to power productivity apps like a web browser or the Microsoft Office suite. They usually don't have a GPU and offer significantly better battery life, as well as lighter and more portable designs.
Design-wise, the best gaming laptops tend to be bigger and heavier, and battery life isn't great. But they're often outfitted with customizable lights that give the keyboard and chassis a sleek neon glow.
When it comes to price, the most powerful gaming laptops are far more expensive than any other kind of laptop. But it's not hard to find more affordable options, and many budget gaming laptops can still play all your favorite games, albeit with some performance caveats.
Windows laptops range wildly in price, starting in the low hundreds and going up into the thousands. But in general, you should expect to pay at least $600 to $700 for a decent budget laptop, around $1,000 to $1,300 for a midrange model, and upward of $1,600 for a really powerful PC.
Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon's website for the full selection.
