Don't stop at Amazon this Prime Day: these 13 laptop deals from rivals are just as good (or better) and can save you up to $530

Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 on marble desktop with Amazon Prime Day text overlay
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This week's Prime Day sale at Amazon features hundreds of price cuts on laptops of all shapes and sizes. You would expect that, given it's the biggest sale of the year at the retailer. Between you and me, however, I usually find rival retailer sales to offer just as good discounts.

In fact, having scanned through various sales, I'd say retailers like Dell, Best Buy, and Walmart are really giving Amazon a run for its money during its big day.

Just below, you can see 13 laptop deals that you won't find on Amazon today, with options starting at just $159. That includes Chromebooks, cheap Windows 11 options, and plenty of gaming laptops. Yes, even gaming laptops have relatively good deals today, despite the ongoing RAM crisis.

Highlights include the Dell 14 Plus (one of our favorite mid-range laptops) for $799 (was $1,419), the Dell XPS 13 for $999 (was $1,399), and this RTX 5070-equipped MSI Cyborg gaming laptop for $1,089 (was 1,599) at Walmart.

I'd also highlight the latest MacBook Air 13 for $949 (was $1,099) at Best Buy as another great option because the retailer's trade-in program is really solid. You can see all of these deals, and other 'anti-Prime Day' listings, just down below.

This week's best laptop sales

Cheap laptops

HP 14 Chromebook
HP 14 Chromebook: was $399 now $159 at Best Buy

Processor: Intel Celeron N4500 
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB

If you're looking for a machine that can just cover the basics, then this 14-inch Chromebook is easily one of the cheapest ways to do so. OK, so an Intel Celeron chipset and 4GB of RAM isn't exactly world-beating in terms of power, but you really don't need much to run a Chromebook. We've been impressed by HP's Chromebooks when we've reviewed them, so this is definitely a good low-cost option.

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Acer Aspire Go 15
Acer Aspire Go 15 : was $699.99 now $449.99 at Best Buy

Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7730U 
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

The Acer Aspire Go 15 is a lightweight and surprisingly powerful laptop for the price. We reviewed it last year and scored it an impressive four stars out of five. Although it's not a high-end laptop by any stretch, it is very usable, lightweight, and features plenty of ports. This particular configuration features a Ryzen 7 chipset, meaning it's powerful enough to take on most applications.

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Dell 16 Laptop
Dell 16 Laptop: was $1,029.99 now $549.99 at Dell

Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 250
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

In terms of sheer bang for the buck, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better option than this Dell 16 at the official Dell Store today. The standard 16-inch laptop isn't as fancy as some of the higher-end options at Dell, but this workhorse machine features a powerful Ryzen 7 chipset and 16GB of RAM — enough to tackle most tasks. If you just want a powerful machine for working from home, then this is a fantastic option.

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high-end laptops

Dell 14 Plus Laptop
Dell 14 Plus Laptop: was $1,419.99 now $799.99 at Dell

Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

The Dell 14 Plus is one of our favorite models from Dell in the past few years. It really surprised us when we reviewed it because it offers great performance and a well-thought-out design at an excellent price. Today's best deal is on this Ryzen 7-equipped configuration, which offers plenty of power in this machine's portable 14-inch form factor.

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Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5, 512GB)
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5, 512GB): was $1,099 now $949 at Best Buy

Best Buy has just posted a great deal for the latest Apple MacBook Air 13 — an excellent laptop by all accounts. With an impressive $150 discount, this deal addresses our main complaint with the M5 Air: namely, that it's pricier than the previous model. Now, you're getting the latest chipset, 16GB of RAM, and a bigger 512GB SSD for much less, with a price that arguably challenges even the budget MacBook Neo when it comes to outright value. Note that this machine has been $50 cheaper before, but Best Buy's trade-in program is particularly good for getting a much cheaper device.

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Dell XPS 13 Laptop
Dell XPS 13 Laptop: was $1,399.99 now $999.99 at Dell

Processor: Snapdragon X Elite 
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 512GB

One of the best deals on the entire Dell site is undoubtedly this discount on the latest Snapdragon-equipped Dell XPS 13. This stylish and lightweight machine is perfect for those who want battery life and performance in a premium package. This particular configuration also includes 32GB of RAM, which is a very rare thing indeed these days at this price. Note, this is a Snapdragon chipset model, however, so make sure all your obscure apps are supported.

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Dell XPS 13 Laptop
Dell XPS 13 Laptop: was $1,499.99 now $1,199.99 at Dell

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

If you'd prefer an Intel-based Dell XPS 13, the best option is this Ultra-7 configuration. While not quite as good bang for the buck as the Snapdragon configuration above, this is still a great deal on a very powerful machine. The Ultra 7 chipset here still provides great battery life, despite being an Intel-based option.

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Yoga  Slim 7x 14-inch laptop
Yoga Slim 7x 14-inch laptop: was $1,699.99 now $1,250.19 at Lenovo USA

Processor: Snapdragon X2 Elite
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB SSD

A powerful chipset, stunning design, and high-end OLED display — what's not to love with the Yoga Slim 7x? This 14-inch machine really impressed us when we reviewed it, and while it's still quite pricey, today's discount at the official Lenovo Store really helps offset the blow. If you're looking for a special, high-end laptop, then this is a great option this week.

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Gaming laptops

MSI Cyborg 15
MSI Cyborg 15: was $1,599 now $1,089 at Walmart

Graphics card: RTX 5070
Processor: Intel Core 7-240H
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

This MSI Cyborg 15 at Walmart is one of the cheapest gaming laptops I've seen in recent months to feature an RTX 5070 graphics card. That's usually a pretty pricey component, but surprisingly, you're also getting a decent chipset and a 1TB SSD here. Annoyingly, you do only get 16GB of RAM, which will hamper your performance headroom somewhat.

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Acer Nitro V Slim 16
Acer Nitro V Slim 16: was $1,379 now $1,199.99 at Best Buy

Graphics card: RTX 5070
Processor: Intel Core 7 Series 2
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

The above Acer Nitro V Slim 16 also comes in an Intel-based configuration, which is also a decent buy today. It's a little pricier, but you get an Intel Core 7 Series 2 chipset and 16GB of DDR5 RAM. These should, on paper at least, give you a decent boost in performance.

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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S: was $1,379 now $1,199.99 at Best Buy

Graphics card: RTX 5060
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

This Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S might seem like it's a little on the pricey side for a machine with an RTX 5060, but this is a great price on this premium model. Not only do you get a powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 chipset under the hood here, but this Predator Helios Neo 16S also features a high-end OLED display, which is a notch above the usual panels you find on cheaper machines.

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HP Omen 16
HP Omen 16: was $1,549.99 now $1,459.99 at Best Buy

Graphics card: RTX 5070
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB

The price cut on this HP Omen 16 at Best Buy isn't huge, but it's still one of the best value RTX 5070 gaming laptops you'll find on the market this week. Pairing up your RTX 5070 with a powerful Intel Ultra 9 chipset means plenty of headroom for all the latest titles. Annoyingly, this machine only comes with 16GB of RAM, but you do get a spacious 1TB SSD as a bonus.

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Alienware 15 Gaming Laptop
Alienware 15 Gaming Laptop: was $2,289.99 now $1,639.99 at Dell

Processor: Intel Core 7 (Series 2) 240H
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 1TB

A number of Alienware gaming laptops are on sale today, but my favorite deal has to be this listing on the brand-new Alienware 15. While a little pricey for a machine with an RTX 5060 graphics card, you get 32GB of RAM and an Intel Core 7 chipset here for great out-of-the-box performance. Considering this machine features a 1200p display, you've got everything you need here for smooth performance in-game.

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Alex Whitelock
Retail Editor

Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in buying advice and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered major retail events 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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