Presidents' Day laptop sales 2023: deals now live at Dell, HP, and more

Dell Inspiron 15 laptop: was $599 now $399.99 at Dell
Processor: Intel Core i5-1135G7
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 256GB SSD

On the hunt for a solid workhorse on a budget? Look no further than this incredibly well-priced Dell Inspiron. A full $200 price cut makes this one a really great value machine with its powerful Core i5 processor. While we'd have loved to have seen a bigger SSD on this one, you're getting a ton of power for all your everyday tasks on a relatively reasonable budget here.

Ideal for: those on a budget
Avoid if: you need lots of storage

Deal rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

MSI GF65 15.6-inch gaming laptop: was $806 now $745 at Amazon
Processor: Ryzen 5-5600H
Graphics card: RTX 3060
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 512GB SSD

This MSI GF63 is the cheapest gaming laptop we've found this week that features a powerful RTX 3060 graphics card. This mid-range GPU is fantastic for 1080p gaming and you'll also get 8GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and Ryzen 5-5600H processor backing it up. Overall, these are some fantastic specs for the price and we'd highly recommend picking this one up if you're looking for a sensibly-priced gaming laptop.

Ideal for: gaming on a budget
Avoid if: you need something really high-end

Deal rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

MacBook Air M1: was $999 now $799 at Best Buy
Processor: Apple M1
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 256GB SSD

Get the MacBook Air for its lowest price since Black Friday right now at Best Buy in the Presidents' Day sales. This top-of-the-line laptop received 4.5 stars out of five in our review due to its speedy performance, mighty M1 chip that can comfortably handle all computing tasks and long-lasting battery life. With all those benefits and today's $200 saving, it sits as TechRadar's top value-for-money pick in our best laptop guide. 

Ideal for: productivity and battery life
Avoid if: you want the latest Mac model

Deal rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dell XPS 13: was $1,009 now $999 at Dell
Processor: Intel Core i7-1250U
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

While a high asking price makes this Dell XPS 13 a difficult recommendation for those on a budget, those with a bit of cash to spend will find a ton of value with this listing at Dell. Not only are you getting $100 off one of the best laptops money can buy, but this particular model features a full set of 16GB RAM, a spacious drive, and a fairly new 12th gen Intel Core i7 processor. Put together you're getting a super portable machine with plenty of power and a drop-dead gorgeous design.

Ideal for: productivity on the go
Avoid if: you're happy with just the basics

Deal rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

HP Chromebook 14: was $349 now $299 at Best Buy
Processor: Intel Celeron N4120
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB eMMC

If you're looking for a slick machine that can cover the basics and not cost the earth, check out this deal on the excellent HP Chromebook 14 at Best Buy. We're big fans of this particular model here at TechRadar, even though it's a relatively basic device. For light work, it's perfect, and the slim design, reasonable performance, and long-lasting battery life which make it a great option for those on the go.

Deal rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Dell Inspiron 15 laptop: was $299.99 now $299.99 at Dell
Processor: Intel Core i3-1115G4
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB SSD

For those on a budget, a great pick is this Inspiron 15 - a reasonably priced machine that still manages to pack in some decent specs. Inside, you'll get a relatively new 11th gen Intel Core i3, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD - perfect components if you just need to cover the basics like answering emails, browsing online, or streaming videos on the go.

Deal rating: ⭐⭐⭐

HP 15 laptop: was $699.99 now $449.99 at HP
Processor: Intel Core i5-1235U
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 256GB SSD

This 15-inch HP laptop comes with a powerful latest generation Intel i5 processor, as well as 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. It's the ideal mid-range machine and a smart buy for those with a decent pot of money to spend. So, if your main needs are work, browsing and streaming the odd video, it's a solid all-around performer at a good price.

Deal rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

HP Pavilion x360: was $806.99 now $549.99 at HP
Processor: Intel Core i5-1235U
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 256GB SSD

Can't decide between a tablet or a laptop? Go for this HP Pavilion x360, then, which combines the usability of a traditional machine with the versatility of a touchscreen device. You pay a small premium for the added flexibility, but this is a fair price for a reasonably powerful laptop that can comfortably handle all your everyday computing need: from sending emails to watching videos and more.

Deal rating: ⭐⭐⭐

HP Pavilion 14: was $829.99 now $599.99 at HP
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5825U
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 256GB SSD

We'd highly recommend this HP Pavilion 14 if you're on the hunt for a solid working from home machine. Not only does it have a full kit of 16GB RAM but it's also packing a Ryzen 7 processor under the hood - a really powerful component for day-to-day work. Sure, this isn't the flashiest machine on the market, but high-end components at a mid-range price make it an easy recommendation for those who just want a workhorse.

Deal rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Dell Inspiron 14 laptop: was $799.99 now $579.99 at Dell
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5825U
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB SSD

Moving up in price, those in need of a solid workhorse with a bit of power under the hood should check out this Inspiron 14. Featuring a speedy Ryzen 7, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD means this machine has an absolute boatload of power for the money. We'd recommend this one in particular if you need a no-thrills machine for intensive work applications, although casual users will also appreciate its day-to-day performance.

Deal rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

HP Pavilion 15: was $999.99 now $629.99 at HP
Processor: Intel Core i7-1255U
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB SSD

In our HP Pavilion 15 review we awarded this laptop four stars out of five, praising the stylish design and solid performance. This version offers just that too as it's packed with top-end components, including the latest generation Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD and a large 15.6-inch screen. It's a pricey pick, but in terms of value for money alone, it's one of the best laptop deals available right now. Get it to blast through all of your computing needs: from general work to more intensive applications and multitasking.

Deal rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Dell G15 gaming laptop: was $849.99 now $649.99 at Dell
Processor: Intel Core i5-12500H
Graphics card: RTX 3050
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 256GB SSD

Need something that can handle gaming? The best gaming laptop deal in the Dell Presidents' Day sale is this reasonably-priced Dell G15. With an RTX 3050 graphics card, Intel Core i5-12500H processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD, this one is great if you're just starting out with gaming. It's not a super high-end machine, but it'll handle most games if you're willing to tweak a few settings.

Deal rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Lenovo Legion 5 15.6-inch gaming laptop: $689 at Walmart
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
Graphics card: RTX 3050 Ti
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB SSD

One of the best deals we've found this week for gamers on a budget is for this Lenovo Legion 5 at Walmart. There's no outright saving on this listing but this is a great price considering this machine features an RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, 8GB of RAM, Ryzen 5 5600H processor, and a spacious 512GB SSD. Spec for spec, this is definitely one of the best value budget gaming machines this week.

Deal rating: ⭐⭐⭐

Dell XPS 13 laptop: was $909 now $849 at Dell
Processor: Intel Core i5-1230U
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 512GB SSD

The Dell XPS 13 is one of the best laptops money can buy and this entry-level model featuring a 12th gen Core i5, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD is a great value buy. While there are cheaper machines with better specs (see above), the Dell XPS 13 is a much more premium machine with a top-notch display and a solid build quality that not many other laptops can match. It's also super portable with its 13.3-inch form factor.

Deal rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

MSI Sword 15.6-inch gaming laptop: was $1,599 now $1,199.99 at Best Buy
Processor: Intel Core i7-12650H
Graphics card: RTX 3070 Ti
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB SSD

While we wouldn't recommend it for those on a budget, this heavily discounted MSI Sword gaming laptop is bringing fantastic value this week. If you're looking for some serious power then this one is a great choice thanks to its RTX 3070 Ti, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an Intel Core i7-12650H to top it all off. Getting a 'Ti' variant of this graphics card at this price point is particularly great and should help you max out most games' graphical settings with no problem.

Deal rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alienware m17 R5 gaming laptop: was $1,799.99 now $1,299.99 at Dell
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7-6800H
Graphics card: RX 6700M
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB SSD

For high-end gamers with a bit of cash to spend, the best deal on a premium gaming laptop in today's Presidents' Day sale is definitely this Alienware m17. At 17.3 inches, this one is on the hefty side but it's packing a really recent Ryzen chip, a superb RX 6000 series GPU, and a full set of RAM to top it all off. There are quite a few sales on Alienware gaming laptops today at Dell but this listing is the best value by far in our opinion.

Deal rating: ⭐⭐⭐