Presidents' Day laptop sales 2025: best early deals from Best Buy, Dell, and more

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This year's President's Day laptop sales are already widely available at multiple retailers this week, including Best Buy and HP. If you're on the hunt for a cheap machine, then there's no need to wait until the big day itself to get a bargain.

As TechRadar's deals editor, I've rounded up all of the best early President's Day laptop sales just down below and I'll continue doing so throughout this week and next week. Today's picks already contain some record-low prices on MacBooks, superb mid-range Dell laptops, and even some great cheap and cheerful Chromebooks, so there's plenty to check out.

Today's early President's Day laptop sales

Amazon: up to 53% off HP, Dell, Alienware, Lenovo
Best Buy: cheap laptops starting at just $159
Dell: get up to $500 off XPS, Inspiron, and gaming laptops
HP: save up to $570 on mid-range, cheap, and premium laptops
Lenovo: up to 53% off ThinkPad, Yoga, and gaming laptops
Microsoft: save up to $700 on Surface laptops and tablets

Today's best early President's Day laptop deals

Display - 11 inches
Processor - MediaTek Kompanio 838
RAM - 4GB
Storage - 128GB

We're big fans of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet at TechRadar so definitely want to share this significant reduction on the flexible 11-inch laptop. In our very positive <a href="https://discounttrush.shop/reviews/lenovo-ideapad-duet-chromebook-review">Lenovo Chromebook Duet review, we thought the original version offered an excellent balance between tablet portability and Chromebook flexibility. This version has 4GB of RAM for basic entry-level performance and a standard 128GB of storage. Plus, the day-long battery life is a huge boost for those who are always on the go.

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel i3
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 128GB

This Acer Chromebook Plus is great value for money if you need a basic everyday device but don't want to compromise too heavily on performance like you would with a sub-$200 laptop. An Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM is a decent pairing with the lightweight ChromeOS, so it's capable of general tasks and light use, such as web browsing, sending emails, word processing and watching videos. Just be aware it's missing some advanced features of a Windows machine and has limited storage, but benefits include better performance with cheaper components and excellent battery life.

Display - 14 inch 2-in-1 touchscreen
Processor - Ryzen 7-8840HS
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 1TB

If you need a powerful machine that doesn't break the bank, then this Dell Inspiron 14 is a superb choice. Firstly, you're getting a speedy Ryzen 7 chipset under the hood here alongside 16GB of RAM, which should be enough to handle even intensive workloads. On top of that, an expansive 1TB SSD means you have plenty of storage to work with here. This machine also features a touchscreen and convertible 2-in-1 that allows you to use it as a tablet.

Display - 15.6-inches
Processor - Snapdragon X Plus
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

Is battery life a priority for you? You could consider picking up a Snapdragon chipset-equipped laptop like this Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro Edge. With a nice discount at Best Buy, this is currently one of the cheapest laptops on the market to feature this powerful and efficient ARM-based processor. On top of superb battery life, you can expect great performance here thanks to the 16GB of RAM and a gorgeous lightweight design.

Display - 13-inch OLED
CPU - Snapdragon X Plus
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

The new Surface Pro 11 boasts a gorgeous 13-inch PixelSense Flow OLED display at 2880 x 1920 resolution so it looks sharp and crisp with some vibrant colors and deep blacks. Meanwhile, the Snapdragon X Elite processor ensures excellent battery life and combines well with its many AI features to simplify your life. There’s also 16GB of memory and 512GB of SSD storage which will ensure speedy performance and enough storage space for all of your essential files and applications. We were super-impressed in our <a href="https://discounttrush.shop/computing/microsoft-surface-pro-11">Surface Pro 11 review so this is an easy recommendation, although this machine was $100 cheaper over Black Friday.

Display - 13 inches
Processor - Apple M3
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

My top pick for a MacBook deal in the President's Day sale at Best Buy is the latest MacBook Air M3 - in particular the slightly upgraded 16GB configuration. That should afford an edge with overall performance and longevity and today's $200 discount at Best Buy also brings it down to within $50 of the lowest ever price. This isn't the cheapest MacBook deal I've seen (the older M2 version was $649 at one point) but it's probably the one I'd spring for right now if it were my cash.

Display - 13 inches
Processor - Apple M2
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale also has the MacBook Air M2 for just $799 - a record-low price. Even though a newer M3 version is available, we concluded that this is still one of the best laptops you can buy in our <a href="https://discounttrush.shop/reviews/apple-macbook-air-m2-2022">MacBook Air M2 review, thanks to the stylish design, clear display, impressive performance, and long 18-hour battery life. For those needing a premium powerhouse for creative apps such as photo editing, video editing, and more intense workloads, this is still a great machine if you're looking to save a bit of cash.

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 4070
Processor: Intel Core i7-13620H
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

If you're looking for a machine that looks as good as it runs, then this Asus Zephyrus G16 at Best Buy is a fantastic choice. Not only is it the recipient of a massive discount, but the combination of an RTX 4070 graphics card and gorgeous high-end design makes this a surprisingly great value choice at this price point. While it's not incredibly powerful, this machine is strong enough to easily max out the graphical settings of most games on its 165Hz 1080p display.

When is President's Day 2025?

President's Day 2025 falls on Monday, February 17 but it's highly likely we'll see decent laptop deals ahead of this date. Generally speaking, most retailers tend to kick off their big retail events early these days - usually around a week or so. Because of this, I'd recommend keeping an eye out for any early deals from the big retailers.

As stated, this page will be updated regularly between now and President's Day with any good early deals so don't hesitate to bookmark and check-in again ahead of the actual holiday date.

What types of laptops go on sale over President's Day?

Gaming laptops, MacBooks, ChromeBooks, and everything in between. There's no one specific category of laptop that's favored in the President's Day sales so expect a good amount of choice regardless of what you're looking for. Last year's best deals started around the $200 mark for cheaper options and included great machines from Dell, Apple, HP, Lenovo, and many other solid brands that are worth the cash.

Of particular note last year was the Apple MacBook Air M1 on sale for $749 and the Dell XPS 13 on sale for $799 - both outstanding deals that were the same price as the prior Black Friday. These are much older models now but we expect similar things with the 2025 sales.

If you'd like to see more specific options, we recommend seeing our main laptop deals and cheap gaming laptop deals pages respectively for plenty of excellent alternatives.

You can also see more bargains with our guide to the best Presidents' Day TV sales happening right now.

Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in deals, buying advice, and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered events like Black Friday and Amazon in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.

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