15 Labor Day laptop deals from $179 (yep), plus a record-low MacBook and more

Lenovo may be best known for its heavy-hitter laptops, but it makes some great budget ones as well. This IdeaPad 3i is powered by an Intel Core i3 CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. At a 45% discount, that's a surprisingly good amount of power for a machine that should be able to handle most of your daily work tasks with ease. There's even a touchscreen if you want to poke at your display instead of being bound to the trackpad.

If you want something more business savvy, the Lenovo V15 is right up your alley. Available at a 20% discount, this machine gives you a decent set of specs for under $400. The Intel Celeron processor isn't the strongest on the block, but 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage are pretty great at this price. There are also a ton of ports, including HDMI and a dedicated Ethernet port.

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This is an incredibly good budget 2-in-1, backed by a solid set of specs for students and personal use. You get a great-looking 14-inch screen that can rotate 180 degrees for tablet and tent modes. Beyond that, the Intel Core i5 CPU and 8GB of RAM will keep you chugging along with most tasks without breaking a sweat. At $250 off, this is one of the best mid-range 2-in-1 deals you'll find.

Need a big screen? No problem. This affordable Inspiron has a huge 16-incher that'll satisfy your needs. It's a 16:10 ratio, which gives you more vertical space for documents and spreadsheets. Otherwise, you'll nab 16GB of RAM and 1Tb of storage, meaning you can load it up with a lot of stuff and it should keep things running smoothly.

I actually just bought the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 to replace my severely aging Surface Pro, and I couldn't be happier. You get a gorgeous 14-inch OLED display and some of the best sound I've ever heard in a laptop thanks to the soundbar hinge. There's plenty of storage space with 1TB, 16GB of RAM that should handle anything you can throw at it, and a snazzy blue color to boot. At $350 off, this is a downright steal.

This is one of the best deals you'll find on an incredibly flexible premium laptop for Labor Day. Samsung makes some great laptops, and this Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 should be able to handle anything you can throw at it (minus gaming). It has a beautiful AMOLED display for incredible contrast, backed up by a top-end Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. At $650 off, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better deal on such a premium model.

If you want to save $100 over the 2024 model, you can pick up this 2022 MacBook Air instead — it's at a record-low price. You'll still get an incredibly powerful and efficient M2 chip, which pumps out multiple days of battery life without breaking a sweat. You'll also get 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, which is great for general personal and school work. Apple's software support is among some of the best in the industry, so don't let the lack of the latest processor deter you.

Take it from someone who's been writing about tech for over a decade — this is one of the best Labor Day laptop sales you'll find. We've seen some stellar discounts on MacBooks this summer, and they're not letting up. This 13-inch MacBook Air comes with Apple's M3 chip, which can go on and on and on for multiple days of battery life and plenty of power. You get 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, which should suffice if you just need it for everyday tasks. Apple's hardware is built to last for years, so you'll do well to snag this deal while it's available.

If you have more professional needs, the M3 MacBook Pro is a great buy, especially with this discount. Not only do you get a ton more power from a higher-end version of the M3 chip, but there's 18GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. This is the 16-inch version of the MacBook Pro, so you'll get a massive, gorgeous screen for pro-level video and photo work.

If white isn't quite your style with the Asus pick above, then this Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is a good alternative. You get a very similar setup with a Core i3 processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and t's wrapped in a dark grey shell that should blend in seamlessly at the office or coffee shop. 

Acer has some more subdued styling, meaning this Nitro V will avoid standing out while you're in class or at the office. That doesn't mean the brand has skimped on the power, though: a GeForce RTX 4050 and Intel Core i5 processor offer a good amount of oomph to get some light gaming in on the go. With 512GB of storage, you'll want to be careful with how many games you install, but it's enough to load up a few of your favorites.

Dell's G15 takes its styling cues from the PC maker's Alienware sub-brand, so it's a little chunkier than some other gaming laptops. However, that also lets this model, currently at a $200 discount, pack in some solid power and cooling. You'll get a GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, along with an Intel Core i7 CPU and 16GB of RAM. With 1TB of storage, you have lots of storage space for your favorite games too.

This model steps things up with a GeForce RTX 4060 GPU that is more than enough to power the 15.6-inch 144Hz display with great visuals. You also get 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage to take your games on the go. Again, you won't be able to push the most intense titles to their limits, but a discount of more than $350 makes this a seriously amazing option for getting some playtime in between classes or meetings.