The Best Laptop Deals for September 2023: Apple, Dell, Lenovo, More

Though back-to-school sales have concluded, and Amazon’s new Prime Big Deal Days is not until Oct. 10, there are still plenty of offers available now for anyone who needs a new laptop. Whether you’re looking for a gaming machine, a 2-in-1, a touch-screen device, or just something shiny and new for your day-to-day computing needs, we have a PC deal for you.

Since most of us don’t upgrade laptops on an annual basis, we’re going to guess it’s probably been a few years since your last computer purchase. While Windows laptops are almost always available at some sort of discount, we’ve also been seeing some strong sales on Apple laptops as well, especially those powered by the M1 chips that emerged a couple of years ago. These are still extremely solid performers, so don’t overlook them.

If your current machine is about out of storage space, chances are you can nearly double or even quadruple your available storage with a 1TB hard drive, which is pretty easy to find these days. As for your peripherals, most modern laptops offer primarily USB-C inputs, and many will also have a HDMI connection for a second monitor. If you’re using your laptop only at home, you can probably get away with less battery life. But if you need something that’ll last a while before recharging, you can find machines with enough power to get through nearly a full day of nonstop operation. 

If you’re shopping for laptops on Dell.com, take advantage of the following coupon codes before Oct. 5. (Not all products work with the coupons, so test it out in your cart.)

• SAVE100: Extra $100 off $999+

• SAVE150: Extra $150 off $1,499+

• SAVE350: Extra $350 off $2,499+ 

The Best Traditional Laptop Deals

Our top traditional laptop deal picks include the Asus VivoBook 16X, a budget setup that still packs a Ryzen 7 GPU and 16-inch HD display; the 13.3-inch Apple MacBook Air with an M1 chip and a 256GB SSD, for a more premium experience; and the Dell XPS 15 9530 with an Intel i7 CPU, A370M GPU, and 16GB of RAM, for content creators who work from home and need something beefy for production on the go.

Best 2-in-1 or Touch Laptop Deals

If you need a budget touch laptop, look no further than the Acer Aspire 3 A315 with a Ryzen 5 processor, 512GB SSD, and 8GB of RAM. Our midrange deal pick is the Lenovo Slim Pro with a Ryzen 7 CPU, RTX 3050 GPU, and a 14-inch 2,560-by-1,600 display. Our premium deal pick is the 2-in-1 Lenovo Yoga 9i with 4K OLED display, a 13th Gen Intel i7 processor, 1TB SSD, and 16GB of RAM.

Best Gaming Laptop Deals

Our current pick for a midrange gaming PC deal is the Gigabyte G5 with an Intel i5 CPU and RTX 4060 GPU, capable of playing most modern-day titles. The generous 16-inch display has a 1,920-by-1,200 resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. If you need more power, our premium deal pick is the Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 with a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU, an RTX 4070 GPU, and a 16-inch 1440p display with a blisteringly fast 240Hz refresh rate, which can run modern titles in ultra settings without issue. Budget gamers should take a look at the LOQ, Lenovo’s budget gaming line, with an Intel i5 CPU and RTX 3050 GPU for just under $600.

(If you don’t need a mobile PC, check our list of the best desktop deals out there today.)

Traditional Laptop Deals

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Dell Vostro 7620 Intel i7 RTX 3050 Ti 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 16″ Laptop

Dell’s Vostro business line is built to last with a metal chassis that is MIL-810H military certified, but is also thin and light enough to travel. The Vostro 7620’s 16-inch display is spacious enough to work without the need for a secondary monitor and with ComfortView support you can rest assured your eyes won’t be strained during long periods of use. This configuration includes a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, 1TB SSD, and 16GB of RAM and an RTX 3050 Ti to give designers that extra edge. It also comes loaded with the Windows 11 Pro operating system to maximize productivity.

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Apple MacBook Air M1 Chip 256GB SSD 13.3″ Laptop

This 2020 Apple MacBook Air is still a fantastic option for those with existing Apple ecosystems. The 8-core M1 Chip is quick and powerful, but that doesn’t mean battery life suffers; and the 256GB SSD offers enough storage space for your files and photos. Measuring 0.63 by 11.97 by 8.36 inches and weighing only 2.8 pounds, this laptop can go wherever you go.

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Dell XPS 13 9315 Intel i7 512GB SSD 8GB RAM 13.4″ Laptop

The XPS line is Dell’s answer to Apple’s MacBook; it features a thin and lightweight build, gorgeous display, and long battery life. The XPS 13 9315 has a 13.4-inch 1,920-by-1,200 display and is powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. The aluminum chassis measures 0.55 by 11.63 by 7.86 inches and weighs less than 3 pounds, making this sleek laptop very portable.

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Acer Swift 3 Intel i7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 14″ OLED Laptop

The Acer Swift 3 features a gorgeous 14-inch 2.8K OLED display that will provide stunning image quality no matter what kind of content you’re viewing. This laptop is powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor with the Intel Evo platform to make the most of battery life and responsiveness. The 16GB RAM is suitable for multitasking as well as more resource-heavy apps, and the 1TB SSD is large enough for a multitude of files.

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Dell XPS 15 9530 Intel i7 Arc A370M 512GB SSD 16GB RAM Laptop

The XPS line is Dell’s answer to Apple’s popular MacBook, featuring a thin and lightweight build, 1,920-by-1,200 display, and long battery life. This XPS 15 9530 has a 15.6-inch display with a 60Hz refresh rate and is powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. It also includes a 512GB SSD and 16GB of RAM, allowing up to 8TB of storage and 64GB of memory for an uptick in the current asking price. Don’t forget to use code SAVE150 to save an additional $150.

2-in-1 and Touch-Screen Laptop Deals

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Dell Latitude 3330 Intel i5 256GB SSD 8GB RAM 13.3″ 2-in-1 Laptop

The Dell Latitude 3330 has a 13.3-inch 1080p touch screen, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. It comes loaded with Windows 11 Pro and features a backlit keyboard with large keys to enhance your productivity. Plus, it weighs only 2.65 pounds, making it very portable.

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Lenovo Slim Pro 7 Ryzen 7 RTX 3050 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 14″ 2.5K Touch Laptop

The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is a mobile workstation made with creators in mind. The 14-inch display has a 2.5K resolution and 90Hz refresh rate for the best possible image quality and the RTX 3050 GPU will give your creativity an edge. Its 16GB of RAM is ample enough for resource-intensive programs, and the 512GB SSD will hold a number of your projects.

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Acer Aspire 3 A315 Ryzen 5 512GB SSD 8GB RAM 15.6″ Touch Laptop

The Acer Aspire 3 is one of the more affordable touch laptops on our list, but it doesn’t sacrifice too much in terms of specs. The Ryzen 5 processor is snappy, the 8GB RAM is enough for juggling multiple browser tabs without signs of slowing down, and the 15.6-inch 1080p display is large enough to work on without the need for a secondary display. Weighing in at less than 4 pounds and measuring only 0.74 inches thick, this laptop is also very portable.

Gaming Laptop Deals

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HP Omen 16.1″ QHD Gaming Laptop

We gave this solid performer a good review, with our one complaint being that it was a little overpriced. That problem is solved with Best Buy slashing a whopping $720 off the retail price. A Quantum HD screen delivers crystal-clear graphics powered by the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, and the 12th gen Intel Core i9-12900H processor can handle most anything you throw its way. This configuration comes with 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD and Windows 11 Home.

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Lenovo LOQ Intel i5 RTX 3050 144Hz

The Lenovo LOQ has a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and an RTX 3050 graphics card. The 15-inch 1080p display has a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, rendering your gameplay experience smooth and screen tear free, and the 512GB SSD has plenty of space for your games. Despite being a budget configuration, this laptop also includes a  backlit keyboard and built-in 1080p webcam.

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Dell G16 Intel i7 RTX 3060 165Hz

The Dell G16 gaming laptop has a 16-inch display with 2,560-by-1,600 resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. The RTX 3060 graphics card is capable of running most modern games at high to ultra settings, and the 512GB SSD can hold plenty of games and files. When you’re not gaming, the 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM lets you multitask quickly and easily.

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Gigabyte G5 Intel i5 RTX 4060 144Hz

Gigabyte’s G5 gaming laptop is powered by an RTX 40-series GPU and a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU. The RTX 4060 is powerful enough for modern-day gaming in 1080p, and the 144Hz refresh rate helps you achieve smooth, tear-free gameplay on the 15.6-inch FHD display.

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Asus ROG Zephyrus Intel i9 RTX 4070 240Hz

This Asus ROG Zephyrus gaming laptop has a 16-inch display with a 2,560-by-1,440 resolution and 240Hz refresh rate for QHD gaming free of screen tearing and lag. Its RTX 4070 graphics card will run modern-day titles with ease and the 16GB RAM pairs nicely with the Intel Core i9 processor to ensure you have enough bandwidth for multitasking programs and performing resource-intensive tasks such as photo and video editing. The 1TB SSD will hold quite a few games, video captures, and files, and boot up quickly.