The Best Laptop Deals for March 2024: Dell, Apple, Asus, and More (2024)

Winter is almost behind us. As the weather heats up, so do the sales on laptops, desktops, and computer accessories. We’ve been seeing significant discounts over at Dell and Best Buy, with honorable mentions over at HP, which is offering an HP Days Sale with up to 55% on select products and free shipping sitewide.

If it’s been a while since your last laptop upgrade, you’ll probably be pleased to find all the progress made in screen resolution, memory capacity, processor power (especially for Mac stans ready to step up an Apple M2 or M3 chip) and battery capability. If you’re currently locked to the nearest outlet because your old battery no longer holds a charge, many models on the market today (especially lightweight Chromebooks) can go for a full day or longer on a single charge.Check out these deals on all kinds of laptops, which you can easily take with you during your out-of-town travels for work or play:

Best Traditional Laptop Deals

Our top traditional laptop deal picks include the Dell Inspiron 15 3525 with a Ryzen 7 CPU and 15.6-inch 1080p display which is perfect for daily use; the Acer Swift Edge with a 3.2K OLED display for a more premium experience; the 13.3-inch Apple MacBook Air with an M1 chip and a 256GB SSD, for a more premium experience; and the Dell XPS 17, which will all but replace your desktop with its spacious 17-inch display, Intel i7 CPU, and RTX 4060 GPU.

Best 2-in-1 or Touch Laptop Deals

Transforming from tablet to laptop, or just incorporating a touch screen for a more intuitive user interface, these 2-in-1s are versatile devices. Those looking for a budget touch laptop should check out the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i, which is moderately priced for an Intel i5, a 512GB SSD, and a 15.6 touch display. Our midrange pick is the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 with a Ryzen 7 CPU and an RTX 3050, which can be used for graphic design as well as typical computing.

Best Gaming Laptop Deals

Our current pick for a midrange gaming PC deal is the Dell G15 Ryzen 7 CPU and an RTX 4060 GPU for all of your 1080p gaming needs. Need more power? Check out the Alienware x16 with an Intel i7 CPU and an RTX 4070 GPU, which will easily handle gaming plus photo and video editing.

(If you don’t need a mobile PC, check our list of the best desktop deals out there today.)

Best Traditional Laptop Deals

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Dell Inspiron 15 3525 Ryzen 7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6" Laptop

Inspiron is one of Dell’s most well-known lines and this Inspiron 15 3525 is a 15.6-inch laptop with a 1920 x 1080 resolution display that is suitable for daily use. TheRyzen 5700U 9-core processor will easily power through task while sipping power and the 16GB RAM is capable of multitasking multiple browser tabs. This configuration also includes a spacious 1TB solid state drive, which will hold tons of files and photos. Our reviewer rated a lower power configuration as “average,” stating that it has a “decent price-to-performance ratio,” but was “overall outclassed” in terms of battery and display.

• Dell Inspiron 15 3525 Ryzen 7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6" Laptopfor$399.99($649.99)

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Asus Zenbook 14X OLED Intel i7 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 2.8K Laptop

The Asus Zenbook 14X has a gorgeous 2.8K OLED touch display, a 13th Gen Intel i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Well-suited for productivity, our expert gave it the Editor’s Choice award for its premium design, long battery life, and snappy performance. You can’t go wrong if you’re looking for an ultraportable workhorse—especially at this price point.

• Asus Zenbook 14X OLED i7 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 2.8K Laptopfor$699.99($999.99)

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Acer Swift Edge 16 Ryzen 7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 16" 3.2K OLED Laptop

Our expert called the Acer Swift Edge 16 “a big beautiful screen in a slim build,” praising it for its peppy performance, lightweight but durable build, and of course the stellar 16-inch OLED display with a 3.2K resolution. This configuration includes a Ryzen 7 processor, a 1TB SSD, and 16GB of RAM, making this an all-rounder that can handle a multitude of computing tasks. The included carrying case is a nice touch and has enough space for your laptop as well as a mouse and small objects like pens and notepads.

• Acer Swift Edge 16 Ryzen 7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 3.2K OLED Laptopfor$949.99($1,299.99)

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Asus VivoBook 16X Ryzen 7 512GB SSD 12GB RAM 16" Laptop

The Asus Vivobook 16X has a generous 16-inch 1920 x 1080 display and runs an AMD Ryzen 7 processor with a 512GB SSD, and 12GB RAM. The current specs are great for multitasking browser tabs and performing tasks like photo editing. Weighing only four pounds and measuring 0.78 by 14.12 by 9.82 inches (HWD), this ultra slim laptop is also extremely portable.

• Asus VivoBook 16X Ryzen 7 512GB SSD 12GB RAM 16" Laptopfor$499.99($749.99)

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HP Pavilion 15t Intel i7 13th Gen 256GB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6" Laptop

Work longer hours thanks to a long battery life combined with HP Fast Charge and do more with the power of a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. The 16GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM will make multitasking a breeze and the 256GB SSD will boot up quickly. If you’re looking for a thin, lightweight, affordable laptop to take care of daily tasks like checking emails, reading news, and web surfing, look no further than this 15.6-inch laptop by HP.

• HP Pavilion 15t Intel i7 256GB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6" Laptopfor$549.99($1,039.99)

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Dell XPS 17 9730 Intel i7 RTX 4060 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 17" Laptop

For those in need of a large screen that can do it all—email, document processing, rendering, image editing—look no further than the Dell XPS 17 9730. Our reviewer called a similar configuration “the best big-screen desktop replacement” and this premium laptop delivers a superior all-around performance with a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, an RTX 4060 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. If you need more RAM, this model comes with up to a whopping 64GB of DDR5 4800 MT/s dual-channel memory.

• Dell XPS 17 9730 Intel i7 RTX 4060 512GB SSD 17" Laptopfor$1,699.00($2,399.00)

Best 2-in-1 and Touch-Screen Laptop Deals

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Dell Inspiron 16 5630 Intel i7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6" Touch Laptop

With a roomy 16-inch touch display and a powerful 13th Gen Intel i7 CPU, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 makes a great daily use configuration that you can take with you on the go. Included with this model is a 1TB SSD and 16GB of RAM, so you’ll be able to multitask browser tabs and applications like a champ and have plenty of room for all your files.

• Dell Inspiron 16 5630 Intel i7 1TB SSD 16" Touch Laptopfor$699.99($1,099.99)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Intel i5 512GB SSD 8GB RAM 15.6" Touch Laptop

This Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is a budget configuration perfect for daily use. The 11th Gen Intel Core i5 will handle web surfing and document processing and the 512GB SSD is large enough for your files and photos. The 15.6-inch display has a 1080p resolution for clear full HD image quality.In a review of a similar configuration, our reviewer praised the performance for the price.

• Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Intel i5 512GB SSD 15.6" Touch Laptopfor$399.99($629.99)

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Acer Aspire 3 A315 Ryzen 5 512GB SSD 8GB RAM 15.6" Touch Laptop

The Acer Aspire 3 is one of the more affordable touch laptops on our list and our expert gave it an “average” rating for peppy performance in spite of short battery life. The Ryzen 5 processor is snappy and 8GB RAM is enough for juggling multiple browser tabs without signs of slowing down and the 15.6-inch 1080p display is large enough to work on without the need for a secondary display. Weighing in at less than 4lbs and measuring only .74 inches thick, this laptop is also very portable.

• Acer Aspire 3 A315 Ryzen 5 512GB SSD 15.6" Touch Laptopfor$399.99($599.99)

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HP Pavilion x360 Intel i5 256GB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6" 2-in-1 Laptop

This 2-in-1 HP Pavilion x360 has a 15.6-inch touch display, an Intel i5 CPU, a 256GB SSD, and 16GB of RAM and will make a capable daily-use configuration. With HP’s proprietary HP Fast Charge technology, you won’t have to stay tethered to an outlet for long. Our reviewer praised a similar configuration for its big screen and performance on a budget.

• HP Pavilion x360 Intel i5 256GB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6" 2-in-1 Laptopfor$579.99($969.99)

Best Gaming Laptop Deals

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Gigabyte G5 Intel i5 RTX 4060 15.6” 144Hz

Now back in stock after some time since we last posted it, Gigabyte’s G5 gaming laptop is powered by an RTX 40-series GPU and a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU. The RTX 4060 is powerful enough for modern day gaming in 1080p and the 144Hz refresh rate will help you achieve smooth, tear free gameplay on the 15.6-inch FHD display.

• Gigabyte G5 Intel i5 RTX 4060 512GB SSD 15.6" Laptopfor$749.99($999.99)

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Alienware x16 Intel i7 RTX 4070 16" 240Hz

This Alienware x16 R1 gaming laptop has a 16-inch display with a 2,560-by-1,600 resolution and a rapid 240Hz refresh rate for QHD+ gaming that is free of screen tearing and lag. The RTX 4070 graphics card will run modern day titles with ease and the 16GB of RAM pairs nicely with the 13th Gen Intel i7 processor to ensure you have enough bandwidth for multitasking programs and performing resource-intensive tasks such as photo and video editing. Our expert reviewed a similar configuration and gave it high marks for its performance and beautiful display.

• Alienware x16 Intel i7 RTX 4070 1TB SSD 16" Laptopfor$1,799.99($2,399.99)

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Asus ROG Zephyrus Ryzen 7 RTX 4050 14” 165Hz

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 has a gorgeous 14-inch display with 2,560 by 1,440 resolution which will do a great job of highlighting the RTX 4050’s graphical capabilities. Lightweight and portable, you’ll be able to game wherever you go and with a battery life of up to 10 hours, you won’t have to worry about being tethered to an outlet. This configuration also features an AMD Ryzen 7-7735HS processor, a 512GB SSD, and 16GB of RAM. Our expert reviewed a similar configuration and praised both gaming performance and battery life.

• Asus ROG Zephyrus Ryzen 7 RTX 4050 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 14" Laptopfor$899.99($1,429.99)