New Years tech sale: The best laptop deals in 2023

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The New Year is here. If you need a new laptop for 2023, there’s great news: Many of the best models of 2022 are now on sale. Several retailers are offering deep discounts on gaming laptops, Apple MacBooks and budget-friendly Chromebooks. Keep reading to find the best laptop deals that you can get in 2023.


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16″ Apple MacBook Pro (Apple M1 Pro, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD), $2, (regularly $2,499)

13.6″ MacBook Air (2022 model, 512GB), $1,300 (reduced from $1,500)

11.6″ Gateway Notebook touchscreen 2-in-1 laptop, $159 (reduced from $199)


We’ve compiled the best laptop deals that you can get in 2023. This is a great time to upgrade your old laptop: From the Apple MacBook Pro to the ultra-affordable HP Chromebook, there are plenty of top-rated laptops to fit all budgets on sale now.

Best laptop deals in 2023

Shop the best holiday laptop deals available now at Amazon, Walmart and more. 

11.6″ Gateway Notebook touchscreen 2-in-1 laptop

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Walmart


This 2-in-1 device features a 11.6-inch touchscreen display and a precision touchpad. It comes with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The Gateway Notebook runs on Windows 10 and right now it’s only $159.

11.6″ Gateway Notebook touchscreen 2-in-1 laptop, $159 (reduced from $199)


15.6″ MSI GF63 gaming laptop

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You can save over $100 on this MSI gaming laptop now at Walmart. The laptop is built with a Intel Core i5 processor and runs on Microsoft Windows 11. It has 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

15.6″ MSI GF63 gaming laptop, $550 (reduced from $632) 


15.6″ Lenovo Legion 5i gaming laptop

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Walmart


This top-rated gaming laptop from Lenovo is on a killer sale right now. It features a 10th Generation Intel® Core i5 processor and  NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card. It includes 16GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.

15.6″ Lenovo Legion 5i gaming laptop, $1,100      


Lenovo Ideapad 1i: $129

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This Lenovo Ideapad 1i has a 14-inch FHD display and Intel Celeron processor. It runs on the Windows 11 operating system. This affordable laptop is a great fit for students, professionals or anyone looking for a solid laptop to surf the web or watch Netflix on.

Lenovo Ideapad 1i, $129 (reduced from $375)


14″ HP Touch Chromebook: $269

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Whether you’re streaming, doing schoolwork or playing light mobile games, this 14-inch HP Touch Chromebook is an excellent choice. This lightweight two-in-one device features a 14-inch HD touchscreen display. The touchscreen can be used on its own as a tablet, but the device also operates as a Chromebook with a keyboard. It features dual speakers for audio and is compatible with Google voice assistant.

14″ HP Touch Chromebook (4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage), $190 (reduced from $299)


16″ MacBook Pro: $2,378

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On Amazon, you can get a deal on the 16-inch MacBook Pro with a 10-core CPU, as well as 16GB of unified memory, and 512GB of storage. All of that is more than enough for you to be able to edit 8K videos on the machine. You also get four Thunderbolt ports, an HDMI port and a SDXC card slot.

With its size and more powerful guts, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is aimed at professionals who need a seriously powerful laptop for graphics-intensive applications, such as video-rendering and design. Just keep in mind, this is a machine that comes with a professional-level price tag.

16″ Apple MacBook Pro (Apple M1 Pro, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD), $2, (regularly $2,499)


13.6″ MacBook Air (2022)

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Save on the new-for-2022 Apple MacBook Air at Amazon. The laptop features a 13.6-inch Retina display, 512GB of storage and a backlit keyboard. Designed for portability, it weighs just 2.7 pounds and lasts for up to 18 hours on a single charge thanks to the Apple M2 chip.

13.6″ MacBook Air (2022 model, 512GB), $1,300 (reduced from $1,500)


Microsoft Surface Pro 8

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The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is the latest model in the lineup and another great gift option. It is the first Microsoft Surface device built on the Intel Evo platform with a core i7 processor, providing improved graphics, performance and battery life. Score this 2-in-1 device on clearance sale now at Best Buy.

13″ Microsoft Surface Pro 8 (Intel core i7), $1,000 (reduced from $1,600)

You can also save $400 on the Intel Core i5 model right now.

13″ Microsoft Surface Pro 8 (Intel core I5), $701 (reduced from $1,100)


15.6″ Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop

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The Acer Predator Helios 300 features a fast 12th generation Core i7 processor and a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card. The laptop offers a 3ms overdrive response time for high-performance gaming. Right now, you can score this top-rated gaming laptop for $300 off. 

15.6″ Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop, $1,300 (reduced from $1,500)


17.3″ Asus TUF F17 gaming laptop

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This 17.3-inch gaming laptop features a Intel Core i5 processor and a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card. The laptop is built with self-cleaning dual fans with anti-dust technology to prevent laptop overheating. It also features a RGB backlit keyboard.

One verified buyer on Amazon called this the best laptop they’ve ever owned: “I now am a major fan of Asus. This laptop is so fast almost as much as my PC build which has an i7-10700K and 3060ti. If you[‘re] looking for an affordable deal and good investment that performs well for most games plus browsing, look no further. ” 

17.3″ Asus TUF F17 gaming laptop, $846 (reduced from $900)


13.3″ Razer Blade 13 Ultrabook gaming laptop

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Razer’s gaming laptops aren’t cheap, but this Amazon deal knocks a lot off the list price of the Razer Blade 13 Ultrabook. Among the thinnest gaming laptops around, the Blade 13 boasts a 4K display, a core i7 processor and plenty of memory.

13.3″ Razer Blade 13 Ultrabook (Intel Core i7, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD), $1,113 (reduced from $2,000)


15.5″ MSI GL66 gaming computer

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Right now on Amazon, you can get this MSI gaming laptop for $130 off list price. The 15.6-inch MSI GL66 gaming laptop features an RTX 3070 GPU. It comes with 16 GB of memory. 

15.6″ MSI GL66 gaming computer (RTX 3070), $1,363 (reduced from $1,499)


15.6″ Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop, $737

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You can get this 4.5-star-rated, 15.6-inch laptop from Acer right now on Amazon for $748 — that’s more than 10 percent off the machine’s already budget-friendly list price. The Nitro 5 features an Intel Core i5 processor, 8 GB of memory, and tech that boosts fan speed when your gaming heats up this year.

15.6″ Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop, $710 (reduced from $840)


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