Labor Day laptop sales 2022: the best deals from Dell, HP, Lenovo, and more

Dell XPS 13: $999.99 $849.99 at Dell (opens in new tab)
Editor's pick - The Dell XPS 13 has always been one of our favorites here at TechRadar and a staple on our best laptops buyer's guide for a few years now. This particular listing is on the latest model and it's easily one of the cheapest prices we've seen yet. Not only do you get the most recent design here (with the gorgeous bezel-less display), but you're getting a super up-to-date Intel Core i5-1230U processor and a 512GB SSD. Superb value.

Lenovo Chromebook 3: $139 $79 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $50 – Laptops don't get much cheaper than the current offer on this basic but efficient Lenovo Chromebook 3. It's now back down to its lowest price ever at Best Buy, making it a great back-to-school buy if you need a simple and portable laptop for light use on a tight budget.

Acer Chromebook 315: $249 $129 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $120 - This Acer Chromebook might just be the ultimate back to school device if you're looking for something to handle the basics. With an Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage, this one won't win any prizes for power but at this price it doesn't need to. It's intended for light browsing, word processing, and answering emails - all of which it'll do well enough for the budget. 

HP Chromebook 11a: $259.99 $179.99 at HP (opens in new tab)
Save $80 – Here's our budget pick from the HP Labor Day sale. This 11-inch Chromebook is a basic device but a smart buy if you just need a cheap laptop for school work or the odd bit of browsing and admin work. Because it uses the less-demanding Chrome OS, it's able to perform better with basic components and offers a significant battery life of around 15 hours.

HP 14t: $549.99 $399.99 at HP (opens in new tab)
Save $150 – If you'd prefer a more budget-friendly Windows device that's not as basic as the Chromebook above, then this is a solid price for an entry-level laptop in the HP Labor Day sale. This one comes with 8GB of RAM when most cheaper options only include 4GB, so it will still maintain a decent level of performance during general use, light work, media streaming and more.

Dell Inspiron 3515: $549.99 $399.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $150 – This is an excellent price for a mid-range laptop from Dell. It offers solid performance for your everyday computing needs as well as work and media streaming thanks to the AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 8GB of RAM. Storage is a little on the small side at 256GB, but that's enough for essential files and programs with a bit of backup from the cloud.

HP Pavilion 15t: $899.99 $499.99 at HP (opens in new tab)
Save $400 – In terms of money off, this is the best laptop deal in the HP Labor Day sale. It's a solid all-around device for your everyday computing needs, work and media streaming thanks to the mid-range Intel i5 processor and 8GB of RAM. Plus, there's loads of fast storage with the 512GB SSD - an excellent inclusion at this price. It sports a slim, light and portable design too, which is great for those always on the go.

HP 15t: $799.99 $569.99 at HP (opens in new tab)
Save $230 – If you can part with an extra $70 we'd definitely recommend upgrading to this slightly older but more powerful HP 15t laptop. The improvements are tremendous for the relatively small jump in price, including a bump to a faster Intel i7 processor and a performance-boosting 16GB of RAM. Storage is a little smaller at 256GB, but that's still enough for essential files and applications with backup from the cloud.

HP Pavilion x360 (14-inch): $829.99 $529.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $300 – This HP Pavilion x360 offers some fantastic bang for your buck following a $300 saving. It's a terrific value-for-money all-around laptop that also gives you the flexibility of a tablet mode with its 14-inch touchscreen. Components are good, too, with an Intel i5 processor, 8GB RAM and a large 512GB SSD. Overall, it's a powerful and versatile laptop for the price that will handle work, multi-tasking, browsing, media streaming and more.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5: $889.99 $619.99 at Lenovo (opens in new tab)
Save $270 - The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 offers strong performance thanks to its AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD. It's well-suited for working on the move or from home and is more than capable of multitasking. Its 14-inch touchscreen can be rotated in a series of different modes so it's ideal for sketching, giving presentations, or streaming media. A fingerprint reader is a nice touch for the security conscious.

Lenovo ThinkPad 14 Gen 4: $1,494 $896.40 at Lenovo (opens in new tab)
Save $597.60 - With the latest Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD, the Lenovo ThinkPad 14 Gen 4 is well-made for the business user who needs to multitask often. It also has a 1080p full HD webcam for video calls, while its 14-inch full HD screen is also touch-enabled so you can be more tactile with your work.

Apple MacBook Air M1 (2020, 256GB): $999 $899 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $100 - You can save an additional $50 at checkout with today's Labor Day deals on the MacBook Air M1 at Amazon - a deal that's just $50 more than the record low. While a bit older now, we still think this model holds up for 2022 thanks to its fantastic performance and timeless design. It's also still got one of the best battery lives you'll find on any device, with all-day performance that most Windows-based rivals can't match.

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1: $1,299 $949.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $350 - Sure, it's an older model now but the Apple MacBook Pro M1 is still an amazing ultrabook for those who need power and access to the suite of excellent MacOS software. For design work, programming, and music production in particular these machines are fantastic and today's price at Best Buy is a match for the cheapest we've ever seen on this model. Compared to the latest releases, it's exceptional value we'd say.

Asus TUF Dash F15 gaming laptop: $1,299 $999.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $300 - The best mid-range gaming laptop deal on sale is this Asus TUF Dash F15. It's a little on the pricey side for a laptop with an RTX 3060, but an Intel Core i7-12650H processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD ensure you're getting up-to-date specs. With its lightweight and super-slim build, this machine are also a great option if you value portability.

Apple MacBook Air M2 (2022, 256GB): $1,199 $1,099 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $100 - We may have previously questioned the Apple MacBook Air M2's value in our review - mainly because the cheaper M1 model is still great - but today's Labor Day deal at Amazon is worth checking out.  It's still pricey, but this is the first big discount on the model and a new record-low to boot. If you're looking for a premium ultrabook with incredible performance, battery life, and a quality display, there's not much that can challenge the latest MacBook Air - aside from the MacBook Pro models, that is.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10: $2,909 $1,499 at Lenovo (opens in new tab)
Save $1,410 – The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Gen 10 is up there with the very best laptops money can buy right now with its superb (lightweight) build quality, long-lasting battery life, and unbeatable keyboard. While pricey, it's one of Lenovo's very best laptops with its 12th gen Intel Core i5, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD.