I'm a laptop expert, and these are the best Prime Day computer deals that I’d actually buy

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I've been covering laptops and computer deals during events like Prime Day and Black Friday for a long time now, and every year I see a huge influx of deals… but very few I'd actually buy.

I've been carefully curating the best laptop Prime Day deals, but if you really want to know what a laptop expert thinks are the absolute best of the best offers that should not be missed, then read on.

Prime Day ends at midnight, July 17, so many of these deals only have a few hours left to run, and while you shouldn't rush a decision when it comes to expensive tech, you can trust me when I say these deals are definitely worth considering if you're looking for a new laptop or computer. I've also included some great peripheral deals as well.

US computing deals

Acer Aspire 3: was $379.99 now $299.99 at Amazon
Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - AMD Ryzen 3
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 128GB
OS - Windows 11

If you want a cheap Windows laptop then Amazon has this Acer Aspire 3 on sale for under $300. With an AMD Ryzen processor and 8GB of RAM, it offers an acceptable level of performance for everyday use, basic work tasks and video calls. The 128GB SSD is small but that's enough space for your most important files and applications. Modern Wi-Fi 6 tech for a reliable wireless connection and 8.5 hours of battery life round out this solid portable machine for the price.

Apple MacBook Air M1 (2020): was $999 now $649 at Walmart
Display - 13 inches
Processor - Apple M1
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 256GB
OS - macOS

Walmart is offering the MacBook Air M1 for a new record-low price of $649, which is a steal for the device that sat atop our best laptop guide for many months. It may be a little dated now but this is still a powerful Apple device that holds up well in 2024. It can handle the computing needs of most users: be that work, browsing, video calls and even some creative tasks such as video and photo editing. Just be aware that Apple has ceased production on this model, so while it's still being supported, it may be your last chance to snag one of the best laptop deals ever before it disappears from the digital shelves for good.

MacBook Air M2 (2022): was $999 now $799 at Amazon
Display - 13.6 inches
Processor - Apple M2
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 256GB
OS - macOS

Don't miss this great MacBook Air M2 deal from Amazon. 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 worth the investment.

Acer Predator Triton 14 gaming laptop: was $1,999.99 now $1,149.99 at Amazon
Display - 14 inches
Processor - Intel Core i7
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 1TB
OS - Windows 11

The Acer Predator Triton 14 is probably one of the best gaming laptops on the market right now, and with that juicy 43% discount it's a deal you simply cannot miss! With super fast performance thanks to the RTX 4070 and the Intel Core i7 processor you'll be gaming at the best performance possible on a laptop. At 14-inches with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a WQXGA Mini LED-backlit IPS LCD panel - this display clocks in with a 250Hz refresh and is DisplayHDR 600 Certified. Farewell blur, and hello clear, crisp, high-octane gameplay.

UK computing deals

Acer Chromebook 311: was £229.99 now £177 at Amazon
Display - 11.6 inches
Processor - MediaTek MT8183
RAM - 4GB
Storage - 64GB
OS - ChromeOS

One of the best cheap laptop deals available is this Acer Chromebook 311 at Amazon. It's a basic device but suitable for those who need a portable and inexpensive laptop with reasonable battery life that just needs to handle schoolwork or light use. This is a safe and solid choice at a budget price that boasts an impressive 12-hour battery life and a small 11-inch display to make it easily portable.

Asus Vivobook 15 OLED: was £749.99 now £499.99 at Amazon
Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel i5
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 1TB
OS - Windows 11

A laptop at this sort of price with an OLED screen is a rare find, so if you desire top-tier image quality for photo/video editing or watching TV/movies then this device is one to consider. We would have preferred a more powerful processor to help it keep up with more demanding jobs, but this is still a reasonably powerful laptop for handling the majority of computing needs.

Asus TUF Gaming A15: was £1,089.99 now £899.99 at Amazon
Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - AMD Ryzen 7
GPU - Nvidia RTX 4060
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB
OS - Windows 11

This excellent budget gaming laptop is equipped with a Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, meaning it can handle all the latest games at 1080p with its 144Hz FHD screen. The price has dropped a decent amount for Prime Day, which means this is one of the best gaming laptops you can buy for under £1,000 - but stock is selling out fast.

For more money saving, check out our Amazon discount codes, Asus coupon codes, Acer promo codes and Apple promo codes pages.

More Amazon Prime Day deals in the US

Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks from $14.99
Apple: AirPods and iPads from $69
Audible: three months free
Back to school: essentials and tech from $5
Gaming: free PC games until July 16
Headphones: cheapest-ever AirPods
Kitchen: coffee makers from $24.99
Kindle: three months Kindle Unlimited
Laptops: deals from $179.99
Music Unlimited: five months free
Smart home: up to 61% off cameras
Tablets: Fire tablets from $54.99
TVs: cheap TVs from $64.99
Vacuums: Shark from $149.99

More Amazon Prime Day deals in the UK

Amazon Devices: up to 66% off
Audible: three months free
Books: from 99p
Cars: dash cams from £31.99
Fans: deals from £15
Gaming: free PC games until July 16
Headphones: from £7.99
Health: electric toothbrushes from £16.99
Kitchen: air fryers from £29.99
Laptops: devices from £149
Music Unlimited: five months free
Phones: Samsung and Motorola from £83.99
Tablets: £110 off Honor Pad 8
TVs: cheap TVs from £139.99
Video: movies and TV shows from £1.99

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Matt is TechRadar's Managing Editor for Core Tech, looking after computing and mobile technology. Having written for a number of publications such as PC Plus, PC Format, T3 and Linux Format, there's no aspect of technology that Matt isn't passionate about, especially computing and PC gaming. He’s personally reviewed and used most of the laptops in our best laptops guide - and since joining TechRadar in 2014, he's reviewed over 250 laptops and computing accessories personally.