Labor Day laptop sales 2024 — 19 epic deals you can still get
Shop the best Labor Day laptop sales that are still available
Labor Day is over, but there are still plenty of laptop sales up for grabs. With back to school deals coming to an end, retailers are offering epic deals on some of the best laptops we've tested this year.
These laptop deals include deep discounts on 2-in-1s, Chromebooks, and gaming rigs. With so many laptop sales happening at once, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. So I'm vetting all of today's best Labor Day laptop sales on machines Tom's Guide experts have tested and recommend.
This includes discounts at retailers like Best Buy and Amazon as well as deals from PC manufacturers like HP and Dell. Once I find a good deal, I'll also price-check it against competing sites to ensure you're getting the best deal possible.
If you need a new laptop now, these are the best deals currently available. For more discounts, check out our Labor Day sales page.
Quick Links
- Dell laptop sale: from $259 @ Dell
- Gateway 15" Ultra Slim Laptop: was $599 now $439 @ Walmart
- HP 15" Victus: was $979 now $599 @ Walmart
- MacBook Air 13 (M2/256GB): was $1,099 now $799 @ Amazon
- Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ PC: was $1,299 now $999 @ Dell
- MacBook Air 15 (M3): was $1,299 now $1,049 @ Amazon
- Asus ROG Strix G16 (2024): was $1,399 now $1,164 @ Amazon
Windows
HP laptop sale: deals from $199 @ HP
55% off laptops: Labor Day laptop sales are starting at HP. The PC manufacturer is taking up to 55% off select machines. After discount, laptops start as low as $199. The sale includes Pavilion, Envy, OmniBook, and more.
Dell laptop sale: from $259 @ Dell
As part of its Labor Day laptop sales, Dell has multiple laptops on sale from $259. The sale includes XPS, Inspiron, and more. For instance, you can get the Inspiron 15 for $499 (was $699). This everyday laptop can be used for everything from Netflix streaming to work. It features a 15.6-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD, Core i5-1135G7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. We like this config because you get a 1080p LCD and everything you could need at a reasonable price.
Gateway 15" Ultra Slim Laptop: was $599 now $439 @ Walmart
The Gateway Ultra Slim Notebook is a budget machine packed with mainstream specs. You get a 15.6-inch 1080p IPS display, Core i5-1035G1 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. Budget laptops usually skimp on RAM or CPU power, but this machine is more than suitable for everything from homework to light gaming.
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15.6 in laptop: was $649 now $384 @ Walmart
Perfect for a student, this affordable laptop super-efficient, with a 12th Generation Intel processor. It is lightweight and slim making it ideal to carry around in a backpack. Plus, it has up to 10 hours of battery life and charges up quickly.
Dell Inspiron 15: was $699 now $499 @ Dell
Powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1255U CPU, Iris Xe graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage, the best-selling (and highly rated) Dell Inspiron 15 combines military-grade testing with a built-in Trusted Platform Module to protect your data. Need a little help with your weekly admin chores? Windows 11 comes with its own AI assistant (Copilot), which can help you juggle various projects with a little more ease. In short, it’s a budget-friendly 15-inch laptop that won’t let you down.
Samsung Galaxy Book 4: was $899 now $549 @ Best Buy
Save $350 on the Samsung Galaxy Book 4. Its 15.6-inch FHD display, Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM and 512GB storage make it a solid MacBook alternative. It also offers up to 15 hours of battery life.
Copilot+ PCs
Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ PC: was $1,299 now $999 @ Dell
Lowest price! We're fans of Dell's XPS line and the next generation is finally here. The new XPS 13 Copilot+ PC packs a 13.4-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 120Hz display, Snapdragon X Elite CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. In our Dell XPS 13 2024 review, we praised the amazing 19+ hours of battery life. This is the cheapest it's ever been!
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge Copilot+ PC: $500 off w/ trade-in @ Samsung
If you have an old laptop, phone, or tablet to trade in, you can get up to $500 off Samsung's new Galaxy Book4 Edge Copilot+ PC. It features a 14-inch 2880 x 1800 AMOLED screen, Snapdragon X Elite CPU, 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD.
Gaming
Lenovo IdeaPad 1: was $579 now $319 @ Best Buy
Looking for a cheap gaming laptop for less than $500? The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 in this deal comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 7520U CPU, AMD Radeon graphics, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of SSD storage, for starters. You get plenty of ports, a built-in SD card reader, and high-speed wireless LAN built right into the screen. Weighing in at just 3.5 pounds and measuring 0.7-inches thin, it’s a perfectly portable 15.6-inch laptop that won’t break any benchmark records, but it also won’t break the bank.
HP 15" Victus: was $979 now $599 @ Walmart
Save $380 on this already budget-friendly gaming laptop, and you'll be set to play entry-level games with ease in between studying sessions. It's equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5-8645HS CPU, 8GB of RAM, a Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU with 6GB of VRAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and a 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate.
16” HP Omen: was $1,399 now $999 @ Best Buy
If you want an Intel-based gaming laptop, the HP Omen is a great pick. For just $999, you'll get one month free of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a large 16-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display with a high 165Hz refresh rate. Inside, it's packing an Intel Core i9-13900HX CPU, 16GB of RAM, Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU with 8GB of VRAM, and a whopping 1TB of storage space.
HP Omen Transcend 14: was $1,599 now $1,099 @ HP
While it's good to see the Omen Transcend embrace Copilot features, it's equally pleasing to see a gaming laptop put on quite the lightshow. The RGB glow that surrounds the Omen's terrifically snappy keyboard gets downright addictive. The RTX 4050 means you'll have to make compromises in certain games, but there's no denying how stunning the Omen's 14-inch 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED screen really is.
Asus ROG Strix G16 (2024): was $1,399 now $1,164 @ Amazon
This Asus gaming laptop packs in a whole lot of power. Its native 1080p screen (1920 x 1080) is paired with an impressive 165Hz rate. You also get a Core i7-13650HX CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and an RTX 4060 GPU. It's an ideal laptop for hardcore first-person shooter fans, er, school work. We also appreciate the fact it supports Wi-Fi 6E.
Alienware m18 R2: was $3,599 now $2,899 @ Dell
If you're looking to splurge on a premium gaming laptop, definitely check out the m18 R2, slashed by $700. It features an Intel Core i9 14900HX CPU, 32GB of RAM, a Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU with 16GB of VRAM, 2TB of SSD storage, and an impressive 18-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 165Hz display. You'll be able to multitask like crazy and play your favorite games at max settings to decompress.
Macs
MacBook Air 13 (M2/256GB): was $1,099 now $799 @ Amazon
The MacBook Air M2 is one of our most recommended laptops because it's remarkably light and thin yet sports a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, a speedy Apple M2 CPU w/ 8-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and a great 1080p FaceTime camera. In our MacBook Air M2 review we lauded this Editor's Choice laptop for its versatility and battery life, so don't miss your chance to get one at a great discount.
Price check: $849 @ B&H | $999 @ Best Buy
MacBook Air 13 (M3): was $1,099 now $899 @ Amazon
The new MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M3 silicon. The laptop can support up to two external displays (when the laptop lid is closed) and Apple also claims its 60% faster than the M1-based MacBook Air. It boasts up to 18 hours of battery life. In our MacBook Air 13-inch M3 review, we called the Editor's Choice laptop a small wonder. It packs a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M3 CPU w/ 8-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD.
Price check: $899 @ Best Buy | $899 @ B&H
MacBook Air 15 (M3): was $1,299 now $1,049 @ Amazon
The new MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M3 silicon. The laptop can support up to two external displays (when the laptop lid is closed) and Apple also claims its 60% faster than the M1-based MacBook Air. It boasts up to 18 hours of battery life. In our MacBook Air 15-inch M3 review, we said the Editor's Choice laptop delivers fantastic performance from its M3 chip along with class-leading battery life (15:03). It packs a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2880 x 1864), Apple's M3 CPU w/ 10-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD.
Price check: $1,099 @ Best Buy | $1,149 @ B&H
Chromebooks
Chromebook sale: from $149 @ Best Buy
Best Buy is offering a mega sale on Chromebooks. The retailer has slashed prices as low as $149, which is a price normally reserved for major holidays. The sale includes Chromebooks from Acer, Asus, Lenovo, and more.
Asus Chromebook CM1402 14": was $299 now $139 @ Best Buy
This Chromebook has fallen to a super cheap price. Like most budget laptops, it won't break any performance records but it's fine for everyday use like watching videos and browsing the web. This model comes with a MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor, 4GB memory and 64GB eMMC storage.
Acer Chromebook 315: was $299 now $179 @ Best Buy
This Acer Chromebook is on sale at Best Buy. For $179, you get a Chromebook with a 15.6-inch HD display, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. It's one of the cheapest new-condition Chromebooks you can buy right now.
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As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.