Labor Day laptop sales — 15 early deals I'd shop ahead of September
As a MacBook Air user, I'm always looking for Apple deals and right now Amazon has MacBooks on sale from $799. This includes the excellent 13-inch MacBook Air (M4) for $799 and the 15-inch MacBook Air (M4) for $999. That's cheaper than the prices I saw on Prime Day and a new all-time price low for both machines.
If you prefer a Windows machine, it's hard to beat Best Buy. Right now Best Buy has Windows laptops on sale from $219. I'm a fan of the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro 360 for $899. You get a beefy machine with a 16-inch AMOLED display, Core Ultra 7 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.
If it's value you're after, I'm a big fan of the XPS 13 for $799 at Dell. This configuration packs a 13.4-inch 2K display, Intel Core Ultra 5 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. The latter is on the paltry side for a Windows machine, but the price more than balances that out.
Labor Day isn't till September 1, but below I'm tallying all the best Labor Day laptop sales I'd shop right now. Every machine I'm recommending is guaranteed to last you for several years thanks to their impressive spec sheets. (For more deals, check out our guide to the best Labor Day sales and best cheap laptop deals).
Save big on this Intel Core Ultra 5-powered laptop. In addition to its CPU, this XPS 13 configuration is also equipped with 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage and a 13.4-inch 2K display with 120Hz refresh rate.
The new MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M4 chipset. It upgrades the camera from 1080p to 12MP with Center Stage support. The M4 chipset also supports dual external monitors, even when you have the laptop's lid open. It packs a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M4 CPU w/ 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M4 review, we said the Editor's Choice laptop is irresistible thanks to its speedy performance, sharper camera and lower starting price.
The OmniBook 5 is a powerful AI-based laptop that doesn't cost a fortune. It features a gorgeous 16-inch 2K display, Core Ultra 7 255U CPU, 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD. Whether you're using it at work or at school, it's a budget friendly mainstream machine that won't disappoint.
Save on the Inspiron 16 Plus, decked out with AMD's Ryzen AI 5 340 chipset, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. This laptop is especially a great pick for students, as it's relatively affordable and well-equipped to last for years. Plus, after your work is done for the day, you can stream your favorite shows on its 16-inch display.
Want an inexpensive Copilot+ PC? This 15.6-inch laptop won't disappoint despite its low price. It features a Snapdragon X Plus CPU, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Its 15.6-inch 1080p display is pretty standard, but at this price that's no dealbreaker.
In this impressively thin, light and premium-feeling notebook, you'll find a drop dead gorgeous OLED display, Core Ultra 9-285H chipset, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. We reviewed the smaller 15-inch model and in our Asus Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ PC review, we said the Editor's Choice laptop is a great machine that puts Microsoft on a new path to truly take on the mighty MacBook.
This HP Envy x360 2-in-1 laptop features a 14-inch 2K touch display, Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. Since it's a 2-in-1 device, you can use this device as a laptop or tablet. Right now it's $350 off, which is a great deal.
This is one of the best Copilot+ PC deals available! This 16-inch laptop features an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU for impressive performance and power efficiency, complemented by 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. It's all topped off with its gorgeous 120Hz AMOLED display.
If you're looking for fast performance, long-lasting battery life and excellent visuals for a fair price — the Swift 16 AI stands triumphant. This configuration packs a 16-inch 3K touchscreen display, Core Ultra 7 Series 2 CPU, 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD.
This svelte PC packs enough style to make Mac fans jealous. Under the hood you'll find a Core Ultra 7 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. There's also a 14-inch 2880 x 1800 OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate.
Save big on this RTX 5060-powered HP Omen 17.3" configuration, an ideal pick for casual games or graphically intensive games at lower settings. It's equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. You also get a 17.3-inch 1080p 144Hz display.
If you're looking to lock in with an upgrade on the classic Aurora laptop, the 16X model is a step up (though it's also pricier). Fortunately, there's $400 off this build with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, 64GB of RAM, 2TB SSD and an RTX 5060 GPU. Display wise, you're looking at WQXGA with a 240Hz refresh rate.
The Alienware 16 Area 51 Laptop is a new 2025 machine powered by Nvidia's new RTX 5060 GPU. This configuration also features an amazing 16-inch 2560 x 1600 240Hz LCD, Core Ultra 7-255HX CPU, 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. Yes, it's pricey, but this is one of the first discounts we've seen on Alienware's just-released laptops.
The MacBook Air M1 offers fantastic performance and value. The M1 CPU never stuttered in our tests and also helped it reach over 14 hours of battery life. It features a 13.3-inch Retina display, Apple M1 CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M1 review, we said it offers amazing endurance and shockingly good speed.Price check: sold out @ Best Buy | sold out @ Amazon
The new MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M4 chipset. It upgrades the camera from 1080p to 12MP with Center Stage support. The M4 chipset also supports dual external monitors, even when you have the laptop's lid open. It packs a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M4 CPU w/ 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. In our MacBook Air M4 review, we said the Editor's Choice laptop is irresistible thanks to its speedy performance, sharper camera and lower starting price.
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