I'm obsessed with cheap laptops and this $200 Asus Vivobook may be my
favorite Prime Day deal ever - with a 13th gen Intel Core i3, 8GB DDR5, full HD and Wi-Fi 6, all at a super-low price

Date:
Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:53:29 +0000

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This is a super affordable laptop that would be a superb choice for a student.

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You dont go to Amazon to find the best laptop deal for Prime Day - Best Buy sells the Asus Vivobook 14 (in quiet blue) for $199.99 down from $449.99 - meaning you save a staggering $250, thats almost 56%.

This laptop is a real winner and has features you'd struggle to get on far more expensive devices. I genuinely think this is the best laptop deal right now - but you will have to be quick as the deal ends in less than 16 hours.

You might know Asus from its gaming laptops, monitors, and accessories. However, the Asus Vivobook is more for work than play. For just under $200, you can have a dedicated and relatively powerful device for handling light tasks, studying on campus and watching YouTube at home.

Processor: Intel 13th Generation Core i3
RAM: 8 G
B Storage: 128GB

This super-slim laptop is the perfect choice for a student or young professional, with a whole host of fantastic features. The whopping 56% discount makes this perhaps one of the best laptop deals we've seen this
Prime Day too. Despite its size, the laptop has a variety of ports, including USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a microSD card reader- as well as a built-in webcam and microphone. View Deal

Let's start with the essentials. The Asus Vivobook 14-X1404 is powered by a 13th generation Intel Core i3-1315U with 6-cores and a 11K CPUBenchmark score that rivals the Intel Core i7-1250U. These specs are enough for simpler
duties like web browsing or writing papers but will struggle with more demanding apps like PC gaming or video editing.

If you need something a bit more powerful, or would just like to browse your options, take a look at our full list of all the best laptop deals around
this Amazon Big Deal Day .

The CPU is paired with 8GB of DDR4 RAM (which you can upgrade), a replaceable 128GB PCIe 4.0 SSD as well as an Intel Wi-Fi 6 wireless card. I love the 14-inch IPS full HD display with a webcam that has a privacy shutter, a step above what you get in this price range.

The notebook is powered by a 42Whr battery fed by a 45W barrel-type charger which frees the type-C connector.

This Asus Vivobook is also portable thanks to a lightweight build, weighing just over 3lbs and slim NanoEdge bezels that make it easier to fold into a compact form.

Despite its thinness (under 18mm), it still includes two USB-A, USB-C, HDMI and a 3.5mm audio jack. In short, it's an excellent choice for a student or worker who wants a Chromebook-esque laptop for on-the-go.

Now for some weaknesses, it does have a microSD card slot, its HDMI port is limited to v1.4 (so no 4K video output). Other laptop deals to consider

Processor: 13th Gen Intel Core i3-1315U
RAM: 8G
B Storage: 556GB

Dell is a leading brand in laptops for a reason, so if you want something reliable and capable (and, with this deal, super affordable!) - then make
sure you check this one out. It has plenty of storage, and comes with Windows 11 - so you won't have to mess around with migrating. You can even lower the price by choosing Ubuntu, making the laptop just $209. The 13th Gen Intel
Core processor is more than enough for most people, especially if you just need to browse, stream, or write essays. View Deal

Processor: Ryzen 5
RAM: 8G
B Storage: 512GB

Another great deal on a pretty affordable laptop - this Dell 15 laptop can comfortably provide the basics, with a Ryzen 5 processor and a very handy 512GB of storage. The Ryzen might not be enough if you need a super powerful machine for hard core gaming or high-spec video editing - but if you just
want the basics, this is another great option. View Deal



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