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Best Memorial Day Laptop Deals Still Available: Up to $400 Off on Top Models From Apple, Samsung, Lenovo and More

Best Memorial Day Laptop Deals Still Available: Up to $400 Off on Top Models From Apple, Samsung, Lenovo and More

CNET27-05-2025

Memorial Day is over and so are most of the steep discounts. But some offers are still live. Whether you want the big-ticket products like mattresses and major appliances or tech products like headphones, TVs and laptops, you might still be able to snag a great deal. If you've been looking forward to upgrading to a new laptop, you can get some pretty solid discounts on budget and premium models. Whether you want an Apple MacBook, a Windows laptop or an affordable Chromebook, here are the best deals that are still available.
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These are limited-time deals, and most will end tonight. So, if you like a deal you see here, grab it before it's too late. Losing out on a deal may mean you may not see the same kind of pricing anytime soon, at least until we see another major shopping event. To make sure we're giving you the best recommendations, we'll keep updating this roundup beyond Memorial Day so you know which offers are still available.
Best Memorial Day laptop deals
Is Memorial Day a good time to buy a laptop?
Compared to other major shopping events like Black Friday, Memorial Day is a little more geared towards big-ticket items like mattresses and major appliances. However, there are still some amazing deals on tech to be had -- including laptops. Prices may drop a little lower around the holidays, but if you don't want to wait until November, Memorial Day is still an excellent time to grab a new laptop for less.
Where are the best Memorial Day laptop sales?
Tons of retailers were offering some amazing Memorial Day deals on tech like laptops, including Amazon and Best Buy. Plus, a handful of major brands offered some direct deals of their own during the main event. While most of the steeply discounted products are now sold out, there are still some good deals left.
What else is on sale for Memorial Day?
There were tons of savings to be had on TVs, appliances, furniture and more during Memorial Day. Many sales have ended, but to get a good idea of what's still out there, be sure to check out our full roundup of all the overall best Memorial Day deals still available.
How we choose the best Memorial Day laptop deals
Many of us at CNET have covered shopping events for over five years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events. We've gotten good at weeding out scams and superficial deals, so you'll see only the best offers on our lists.
We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing laptop deals to show you. We have a team of experts who have tested hundreds of laptops to make sure we're bringing you the best options at the best prices.

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