The best Amazon Prime Day laptop deals: Asus, LG, Samsung and more

Notebooks they’re something we absolutely love here at PCMag (it’s in the name, I think), and if there’s one thing we love more, it’s a good score in one. Amazon Prime Day is your gateway good, great and amazing deals and it’s officially here! Prime Day Deals will continue throughout the day, so grab your discounted laptop and shop with the confidence of fast delivery and free returns.

When you shop, you may notice a small “S Prime” sign to protect you from the discount. No worries! If you are not yet a prime member, relevant accounts can register to a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime, which includes free express shipping with no minimum purchase, 10% off Amazon Fresh, access to free games through Prime Gaming, Prime Reading and Grubhub+, and much more. Unless you’re totally blown away by it Premium Membership offers, simply cancel before 30 days are up or you will be charged $14.99 per month.

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Now on to the other laptop stores we love so much…

The Asus VivoBook 16 has enough power to make a decent everyday machine that can handle web browsing, document processing and video streaming with ease. The 16-inch display has a resolution of 1920 x 1200 and is large enough to be used without the need for a secondary display. Our expert reviewed the more powerful version Asus VivoBook 16 and found battery life to be lacking, but your mileage may be better without a dedicated GPU.

As far as budget equipment goes, this Asus TUF Gaming F15 will do a serviceable job for 1080p gaming. Built with military-grade durability, this device can withstand drops, spills, and even extreme temperatures. There are plenty more cheap gaming laptop available options for those who need a more powerful processor or graphics card.

Those with an existing Galaxy ecosystem should check out Samsung’s line of Galaxy Books, which are powerful and ultra-portable. Samsung DeX lets you mirror and extend your screen, copy links on one device and paste on another, and more. The AMOLED touchscreen is responsive and easy on the eyes, essentially acting as a larger version of your phone’s screen.

This ultra-portable notebook is light and thin, so it can easily be slipped into a bag or carried in a laptop bag. The vivid 14-inch display is perfect for streaming shows or surfing the web, and the Intel Ultra 5 processor makes short work of productivity-based tasks like document creation and email. And speaking of productivity: The LG gram Link2 app allows integration with up to 10 Android or iOS devices for easy file sharing, screen sharing and more.

This Alienware X16 R2 it has a slim, premium design despite its generous 16-inch display. It’s powerful enough to handle modern gaming, 3D rendering and more. Our expert reviewed a similar configuration and gave it high marks for its performance and long battery life, calling it “a premium gaming experience and surprisingly good value.” Extend that value even further with a solid discount.

14″ laptop HP 14

Intel i7/512GB SSD/16GB RAM

$499.99
on Amazon


$699.99
Save $200.00

This HP 14 laptop can handle everyday tasks with ease thanks to its 13th Gen Intel i7 processor and Windows Home 11. Plenty of RAM and a built-in webcam make it a viable choice for WFH duties as well. Made with durable yet eco-friendly materials, this laptop will meet your computing needs for years to come.

This Asus ROG Strix G16 has all the hallmarks of a modern gaming laptop: a powerful GPU, plenty of storage and customizable RGB lighting. The 6E’s Wi-Fi connectivity means you’ll have the fastest connection possible during online sessions, and a range of ports, including USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1, let you connect peripherals without having to juggle. The generous 16-inch display has a fast 165Hz refresh rate, but the resolution leaves something to be desired, so you might want to use a monitor with this one.

AND Chromebooks is an affordable alternative to a laptop, aimed at common uses such as web browsing and emailing. Chromebooks can play games nowadays, thanks to the advancement in technology, as well as cloud services like Nvidia GeForce Now. Similar configuration Asus Flip CM5 it’s been praised for its keyboard and fast performance, and the 360-degree hinge lets you prop it up in tent mode for easier viewing. Take advantage of the touchscreen with a compatible stylus (sold separately).

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