Surprising someone with a new laptop can be a tricky endeavor unless you were given clear directions as to what they're looking for in a new machine. Even then, there are very subjective choices, like the size of the screen or whether it has a backlit keyboard. Then again, in a situation like that, a good laptop in time for Christmas may be better than no laptop at all—especially if you can get it for a great price.
Best budget laptop deals in time for Christmas
Budget laptops are great for anyone who mostly needs to check emails, browse the web, type up documents, and jump on Zoom calls. Keep in mind these laptops will be limited in their ability to multitask, so expect some fan noise if you try to share a massive Excel sheet via Zoom with multiple tabs open in the background.
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Inspiron 15 Laptop: With a 12th generation i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, this Dell probably offers the best bang for your buck in the budget laptop department. Don’t expect any fancy features, though: This laptop has the bare essentials to get the job done, and not much else. It does come with Windows 11, so you’ll be getting a new 2023 laptop with many years of updates ahead. Get it for $279.99 (originally $379.99) with free two-day shipping (varies by location).
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HP 15-DY5033DX: This laptop has the same 12th generation i3 processor and 8GB of RAM as the Dell, but only 256GB of storage and slightly worse screen resolution. However, it is an HP and will look and feel better with more attention given to the design. It's lighter and sleeker than the Inspiron 15, and you'll look and sound better during Zoom calls with a better camera and microphone. Get it for $299.99 (originally $499.99) with free two-day shipping (varies by location).
Best mid-tier laptop deals in time for Christmas
Mid-tier laptops are best for people who will dip their toes into more demanding work, like heavy Excel sheets, photo editing, or for those who have a habit of screen sharing with a dozen Chrome tabs open. These laptops are better suited for people who work from home and need to work with specialized computer software, work with large Excel files, or host more demanding presentations.
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HP Pavilion Laptop 15t-eg300: If you manage to see this laptop while it's still $429.99 (originally $949.99) from HP, you’d be getting the best mid-tier laptop deal around. This laptop has an i5 processor and 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard for mid-tier laptops. It also has 512 GB of storage, which is great for this price point. You get a full-size, backlit keyboard with a numeric keypad, which is a nice touch. The audio is better than most laptops for this price range, and it has a clean design with a sturdy feel.
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Surface Laptop 5: If you’re looking for one of the best mid-tier laptops with a decent discount, consider the Surface Laptop 5. You'll get a compact and portable 13.5" touch screen with 2256 x 1504 resolution. It comes with a 12th-generation i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. The design is sleek and lightweight, and I personally really like the metallic black color. You can expect up to 18 hours of battery life when fully charged. Get it for $899.99 (originally $1,299.99).
Best high-end laptop deals in time for Christmas
High-end laptops are a must for people who do heavy tasks like multimedia creation, including advanced photo, video, or audio editing and need to multitask without suffering from performance.
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ASUS Vivobook: A great budget option for a great price is the 16" Vivobook with Ryzen 7, 12 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage. This laptop is not quite a staple high-end laptop since it lacks some RAM power, but for the price, you're getting a better-performing laptop than many mid-tier laptops in its price range. This is a great option for someone looking for a no-nonsense laptop that will perform tasks that some mid-tiers might struggle with, but don’t necessarily care for extra features. Get it for $429.99 (originally $749.99).
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HP Envy: This is a great laptop and tablet hybrid for those who need to use their hands to get some work done. It has a touchscreen and works well with a stylus (sold separately). It has an i7 processor with 16GB of memory and 1TB of storage. You can expect to do a lot of multitasking on this laptop and handle the most demanding applications that you can throw at it without a problem. The graphics aren’t the best, though, so don’t expect to play a ton of high-end games on this laptop. Get it for $699.99 (originally $1,079.99).
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