30+ laptops and laptop-related deals during October Prime Day 2023
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days have seen a number of discounts on laptops deals — here’s what’s worth buying.
4.5-star average rating from 470 reviews on Amazon
Lowest ever price
The Microsoft Surface Pro is a versatile laptop range, allowing you to physically disconnect the keyboard and use it as a 13-inch touchscreen tablet. This high-end model comes with an Intel i7 processor and 32GB of RAM for a truly powerful speed, along with 1TB of storage to ensure you never run of out storage.
4.3-star average rating from 2,944 reviews on Amazon
Lowest ever price
This is the first time we’ve seen a sub-$200 price for the Acer Aspire 1— a slim, portable laptop with a functional quantity of storage (128GB) and memory (4GB RAM) for daily tasks. This Windows 11 PC also comes bundled with a year of Microsoft 365 office applications.
4.0-star average rating from 101 reviews on Amazon
Lowest ever price
The 18-inch display on this Alienware laptop will let you see plenty of in-game detail, with a built-in cooling system to ensure its processors can consistently perform. The smooth 480Hz frame rate is also around double what most gamers need, but will ensure smooth, crisp motion whatever you’re playing.
4.0-star average rating from 126 reviews on Amazon
Lowest ever price
This 16-inch gaming laptop from Alienware has some serious specifications under the hood, with 1TB of SSD storage for all your files and games, as well as an Intel Core i9 processor and a whopping 32GB of RAM. It might be overkill for some, but if you’re happy dropping a few thousand dollars on a gaming machine, the X16 R1 should serve you well.
4.2-star average rating from 34 reviews on Amazon
This 15.6-inch Vivobook Go is a multipurpose laptop for work and leisure alike. With 8GB of RAM, it can handle a multitude of tasks and tabs, while its 512GB SSD should have most users sorted for storage. One notable perk: you can fold open the laptop screen so that it lays flat on the table, making it easy to show your screen to those around you.
4.5-star average rating from 57 reviews on Amazon
Lowest ever price
For a solid mid-range option, this Windows 11 laptop comes with a common 15.6-inch display, a 512GB Solid State Drive for quickly-sourced files, and 16 GB of RAM to help you juggle different applications without slowing things down.
4.8-star average rating from 12 reviews on Amazon
Lowest ever price
This sleek workplace-minded laptop shrinks down the Galaxy Book3 Pro to a more portable size, with a smaller trackpad and a 0.6-inch height when the laptop is closed. The biggest perk is the multitude of ports, with two pairs of USB-C and USB-A inputs and a slot for a microSD card for physical file sharing too. Just be aware that you’ll get a 16:9 aspect ratio on the screen, rather than the decidedly more common 16:10.
4.1-star average rating from 18 reviews on Amazon
Lowest ever price
Save one-third on the retail price for this lightweight LG Gram laptop released last year. At just 2.5 lbs it’s easy to carry around, with a speedy 16GB RAM and a 512GB Solid State Drive for all your files. For anyone with a lot of Thunderbolt devices, the LG Gram carries two ports, while the Dolby Atmos audio should pack some impressive heft for laptop speakers.
4.4-star average from 3,255 reviews on Amazon
This 15.6-inch laptop is a solid choice for gamers looking for a budget-friendly model, according to the brand. It has a quick 144Hz refresh rate, a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and 16GB of memory. It also comes equipped with two USB ports, a HDMI port and a headphone jack for all your gaming accessories.
4.3-star average from 82 reviews on Amazon
Lowest price ever
Acer’s Swift is just over a half-inch thick and weighs just under three pounds, making it a good option for someone who needs to carry a laptop everywhere they go. It has a 1920 x 1200 IPS display that can be used as a touchscreen and that offers superb color accuracy and crisp image quality, according to the brand. It also features 16GB of memory, a microSD card reader and a 1440p QHD camera so all your Zoom calls are clear and high-quality.
4.7-star average rating from 2,355 reviews
This padded laptop case will fit all 15-inch laptops and most 15.6- and 16-inch models. It’s padded and has a soft fleece lining to protect your computer. You can also choose a smaller size to fit 13- and 14-inch laptops as well as a tablet size. It’s available in a variety of different colors, including sand, sage green and pink.
4.6-star average from 519 reviews on Amazon
Help prevent your laptop from overheating with this cooling pad. Just set your laptop on it and the five built-in fans will continuously deliver cool air to the bottom of your computer to reduce the temperature by up to 10 degrees, according to the brand. It also has a RPG light strip embedded on each side, which allows you to choose from 10 different lighting settings if you want to create a fun gaming atmosphere.
4.5-star average from 1,902 reviews on Amazon
Hunching over your laptop can lead to a sore neck and back. The key is to elevate your screen to eye level to help you sit up straighter — which is exactly what a laptop stand can do. This one will raise your screen up between two and six inches, and the stand is coated in silicone to prevent your computer from slipping. Because the stand is open on the bottom, it allows for more airflow to cool your machine while it’s running, according to the brand.
4.4-star average from 1,291 reviews on Amazon
Use this portable monitor as a second screen for your laptop or connect it to your phone or gaming system. The screen is 15.6-inches, and it has a kickstand that can be used to place it vertically or horizontally. It weighs 1.5-pounds, has USB-C ports to connect to your devices, and the LCD screen provides a bright, crisp picture, according to the brand.
4.4-star average from 2,773 reviews on Amazon
This thin film attaches with magnets to your laptop to provide privacy — when people stand to the side of your laptop, they won’t be able to see what you’re doing, according to the brand. It’s intended for use on 13-inch Macbook Pros and it comes with a microfiber cloth for cleaning.
4.7-star average rating from 6,449 reviews on Amazon
To make your gaming feel immersive while you’re home, hook your laptop up to this monitor. It has a curved display for a wider field of vision, vivid colors and a fast response time, according to the brand — not to mention technology that minimizes stuttering or stalling while you’re mid-game.
4.6-star average from 10,281 reviews on Amazon
Keep your laptop protected while you’re on the go. This backpack has a padded internal sleeve that is big enough to fit laptops up to 15.6 inches. There are two front pockets to store things like keys, a charger and your phone and a side pocket that can fit a water bottle. This bag also has a built-in USB charger and padded straps that are adjustable.
4.5-star average from 59,800 reviews on Amazon
If you don’t love the trackpad on your laptop, consider adding a wireless mouse to your setup. This one comes with a USB nano receiver that you can plug in to your computer so it works wirelessly. It has an ergonomic shape, an auto-sleep mode to save power, a scroll button on the top and five different pointer speed options. It requires two AAA (not included), which will give you up to 24 months of battery life, according to the brand.
4.5-star average from 5,490 reviews on Amazon
Keep your phone, tablet and laptop screens smudge-free with this gentle cleaner. The mister, which is the size of a tube of lipstick, is wrapped in microfiber cloth that you can use to dry your screen once you’ve sprayed your desired device
4.6-star average from 21,488 reviews on Amazon
This case will fit laptops that are up to 15.6 inches. It zips closed and has a top handle, as well as an internal mesh pocket to store things like pens, cables and more. The case is water-resistant, and the material can be wiped clean with a damp cloth, according to the brand.
4.4-star average from 5,160 reviews on Amazon
Use these wipes on your laptop screen and keyboard, as well as on your phone, television on smartwatch — basically, anything with a screen. Use a wipe to get rid of smudges, fingerprints and dust and then use the included microfiber cloth to gently buff away any streaks. For half off the normal price, you’ll get two canisters, each of which contain 40 wipes.
4.8-star average from 19,550 reviews on Amazon
NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz gave this protective case high marks in our guide to our favorite laptop cases of 2023. The case, which has a zipper closure, has extra layers of padding around its corners to protect your device from bumps and bruises. “It makes me feel reassured that my laptop is secured and isn’t going to get un-buckled or slide out somehow,” says Rabinowitz. There’s also an added zipper pocket that can store any extra cables or your earbuds if needed. Rabinowitz owns the MacBook-compatible version of this case, but it is also compatible with other 13.5-inch, 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch laptops.
Here are the best Amazon Prime Day laptop sales that we think you should know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.
Henry St Leger is a contributor for Select who has reported on headphones, smart TVs and cameras for the website — with years of experience testing gadgets and covering technology sales at TechRadar. To round up the best Amazon Prime Day sales on laptops, they found discounted products either at their lowest price ever or their lowest price in three months.
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