I've found 6 of the best laptop deals on sale right now — Acer, Dell, Apple, and more from $159

Display: 15.6 inches
Processor: Intel Celeron N4500
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB

This super-cheap Acer Chromebook is a very basic device that's best suited to light use and schoolwork, but it's a bargain at this low price from Walmart. The lean ChromeOS operating system gets more from low-end components, but it relies on you using more web-based applications such as Google Docs. And while it will struggle with anything beyond basic tasks, this also ensures exceptional all-day battery life, making it a strong portable option at a very affordable price.

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - AMD Ryzen 3
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 512GB

If you want a cheap Windows laptop, then this configuration of the Dell 15 Laptop is an excellent buy and terrific value for money. You get an AMD Ryzen 3 processor, 8GB of RAM and a large 512GB SSD to ensure good overall performance and enough essential speedy storage for the price. It's a top buy right now if you're on a budget and need a laptop for general everyday use, admin tasks, light work, or schoolwork.

Display - 14 inches
Processor - Snapdragon X
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

There's a big saving on this Asus Vivobook 14 at Best Buy. It's a modern machine, with an efficient Snapdragon X processor, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, so you have enough power and storage space for everyday jobs. It's a top buy right now if you have a reasonable budget and need a strong mid-range laptop for general use, admin tasks, light work, or schoolwork. It also boasts an incredible 29-hour battery life.

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - AMD Ryzen 7
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

This Lenovo laptop stands out from all of the current offers at Best Buy as it's a solid mid-range device at a reasonable price. That's mainly thanks to the AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 16GB of RAM, which are a good pairing for most everyday work tasks and general use. I'm a little disappointed with the 512GB of storage, but it's enough for essential files and applications. Overall, this is still a good middle-of-the-road laptop.

Display - 14 inches
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 7
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 1TB

Here's one of the best deals on a modern, all-purpose, and well-rated laptop in Dell's latest sale. You can now get $470 off this machine that features a powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, a healthy 16GB of RAM, and a large 1TB SSD for storage. With all of those components, you'll have no issues with all of your everyday computing and work needs. And at 14 inches, it's an easily portable device, too. Altogether, it's an excellent value all-around option and a laptop we scored 4.5/5 in our review.

Display - 13.6 inches
Processor - Apple M5
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

The newest MacBook Air M5 is here, and it just got its biggest discount yet on Amazon. Our reviewer called it "the best ultraportable I've ever used" and awarded it 4.5-stars, so it's every bit as good as its already excellent predecessor. As well as the powerful and efficient M5 chip, the latest MacBook Air boasts a slick 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD as standard. Those are solid overall specs for all-around use, productivity, and creative tasks.