I've picked the 10 best back-to-school laptop deals how to choose between
the Dell XPS 13, MacBook Neo, HP OmniBook, and more to get the best value for money

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Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:53:02 +0000

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It's time for another look at all the best back-to-school laptop deals that are available right now, including my top picks from Apple, Dell, HP, Best Buy, Acer, Amazon, and more.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter With the new school year approaching, it's the ideal time to check that your tech is up to the task. One area you may be looking at for an upgrade is your laptop, and
fortunately, there are dozens of deals available in the back-to-school sales. So, I've taken a look and picked out 10 of the best laptop deals I'd
recommend right now.

The biggest battle when it comes to bagging the best bargain is between these two options: the Dell XPS 13 or the MacBook Neo . With a student discount, both can be yours for $599.99, which is outstanding value for money for a
pair of powerful and efficient laptops.

The choice, ultimately, comes down to whether you prefer a Windows or an
Apple device, as I really don't think you can go wrong with either if you
want a capable laptop for school, college, and general use.

Alternatively, if you have less (or more) to spend, then I've picked out several other options that are on sale and I think are worth buying in the back-to-school sales. There's everything from super-cheap Chromebooks for basic use starting at $169, to performance powerhouses that come with the extra juice you might need for more demanding or creative tasks such as coding, photo editing, or video editing.

Have a browse through all of my recommendations below, which I've chosen
based on the opinions of our expert testers, my experience hunting down
laptop deals for TechRadar, and exactly what you get for your cash. Today's best back-to-school laptop sales Amazon : big savings on laptops Apple : up
to $150 gift card Best Buy : up to $600 off laptops Dell : up to $900 off Lenovo : up to 33% off laptops & tablets Walmart : laptops from $199.99 10 of the best back-to-school laptop deals Dell XPS 13 Laptop: was $999.99 now $699.99 at Dell

Display - 13.4 inches Processor - Intel Core 5 RAM - 8GB Storage - 512GB

The Dell XPS 13 has regularly been one of our favorite laptops here at TechRadar, and this brand-new version continues that trend. With an Intel
Core 5 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, it has everything you need for solid all-around performance at work or college. Students can also save an extra $100, bringing the price down to a ridiculously low $599.99. Read more Read less View Deal Apple MacBook Neo: was $699 now $599 at apple.com

Display: 13 inches Processor: A18 Pro RAM: 8GB Storage: 256GB

The MacBook Neo just got a price bump, but students can get it cheaper again thanks to Apple's education discount. The latest MacBook packs a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, an A18 Pro chip, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and up to 16 hours of battery life, all for under $600, which is fantastic value. Discounts have been better in the past, but I think these will be rarer to
see over the coming months and this price likely won't be beaten over Black Friday. Read more Read less View Deal HP OmniBook 3: was $949.99 now $549.99 at Best Buy

Display - 14 inches Processor - Snapdragon X RAM - 16GB Storage - 512GB

This is a solid discount on a modern laptop powered by one of the efficient Snapdragon X CPUs. As well as excellent levels of all-around performance,
this device boasts a huge all-day battery life, so you won't need to worry about being attached to a charger at all times. There's even 512GB of SSD storage, which you don't often see in combination with those other strong performance components at this price point. This is an all-around excellent laptop for everyday, college and business use. Read more Read less View Deal Acer Chromebook Plus 516: was $479 now $329 at Best Buy

Display - 16 inches Processor - Intel i3 RAM - 8GB Storage - 128GB

This version of the Acer Chromebook Plus offers a solid amount of power for the price. It includes 8GB of RAM and an Intel i3 processor, boosting performance, boot times and load times. Storage of 128GB is a bit underwhelming, but you do get a large and bright IPS display, and decent battery life of around 12 hours that's more than enough to last a full working day. At a little under $350, it's a smart buy for school or college, or just as a home laptop for light use and everyday tasks. Read more Read
less View Deal Dell 14 Plus Laptop: was $1,349.99 now $799.99 at Dell

Display - 14 inches Processor - Intel Core Ultra 5 RAM - 16GB Storage -
512GB

Here's one of the best deals on a modern, all-purpose, and well-rated laptop in Dell's latest sale. You can now get $550 off this machine, which features
a powerful Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, a healthy 16GB of RAM, and a decent 512GB SSD. With all of those components, you'll have no issues with all of your everyday computing and work needs. And at 14 inches, it's an easily portable device, too. Altogether, it's an excellent value all-around option and a laptop we scored 4.5/5 in our review . Read more Read less View Deal Acer Swift Go 16: was $1,499.99 now $999.99 at Best Buy

Display - 16 inches Processor - AMD Ryzen AI 9 RAM - 32GB Storage - 1TB

There's a massive $500 price cut on this powerful high-end laptop, which boasts an AMD Ryzen AI 9, a performance-boosting 32GB of RAM and a large 1TB SSD. This is a great pick for business and productivity needs, with enough power to multitask with ease and battery life that lasts a full day. Read
more Read less View Deal Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714: was $799 now $529 at Best Buy

Display - 14 inches Processor - Intel Core Ultra 5 RAM - 8GB Storage - 256GB

If you want a flexible device that's just as easy to use for work and admin jobs as well as casual web browsing and streaming media, then this Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 14 is an excellent buy. It mainly features entry-to-mid-level components, but there's enough power to keep up with light daily use. Plus, you get the added benefit of a versatile 14-inch
touchscreen, effectively giving you a laptop and tablet in one. Read more
Read less View Deal HP OmniBook X Flip: was $1,199.99 now $749.99 at Best
Buy

Display - 16 inches Processor - Intel Core Ultra 7 RAM - 16GB Storage - 1TB

This powerful and versatile HP OmniBook Flip offers impressive performance
for the price, with powerful components such as a modern Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, a healthy 16GB of RAM to boost performance, and a decent 1TB SSD for storage. You can comfortably handle everyday tasks, demanding work, video calls, media streaming and more with this laptop, all with the option to flip it around to a 16-inch touchscreen tablet when needed, too. Read more Read less View Deal Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5): was $1,299 now $1,199 at Best Buy

Display - 13.6 inches Processor - Apple M5 RAM - 16GB Storage - 512GB

Our reviewer called the newest MacBook Air M5 "the best ultraportable I've ever used" and awarded it 4.5-stars, so it's every bit as good as its already excellent predecessor. As well as the powerful and efficient M5 chip, the latest MacBook Air boasts a slick 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD as standard. Those are solid overall specs for
all-around use, productivity, and creative tasks. This is the best offer
we've seen since the recent price hike, too. Read more Read less View Deal
HP Chromebook 14: was $399 now $159 at Best Buy

Display - 14 inches Processor - Intel Celeron N4500 RAM - 4GB Storage - 64GB

This HP Chromebook 14 is a basic device, but it's cheap, making it a great
buy for light use such as general browsing and schoolwork. It also boasts full-day battery life thanks to the lean but perfectly functional Chrome OS from Google, meaning it's best suited for students or those always on the move. If you have around $200 to spend and need a cheap laptop, then it's one of the best options right now. Read more Read less View Deal



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