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It’s that time of year: Amazon’s Big Spring Sale starts next week, but deals have already started popping up. When it comes to laptops, we’ve got eyes on a solid selection of deals from all price points, from Apple’s latest MacBook Pro M5 to the thin and light Asus Zenbook A14 for $300 off.
Also: Amazon’s Big Spring Sale starts March 25: Dates, details, and deals to know
We’ve gone hands-on with all of the laptops on this list, and only recommend devices we personally would buy. From Lenovo’s reliable ThinkPads to the solid bang-for-buck you get with an Acer Aspire, here are 10 of the best laptop deals we’ve found ahead of Amazon’s Spring Sale.
Best early Amazon Spring Sale laptop deals
- Current price: $699 (30% off)
- Original price: $999
The Zenbook A14 is one of the lightest laptops I’ve ever tested — hands down. Despite its featherweight status, however, it has a solid build and some respectable hardware. You get 16GB of RAM, a brilliant OLED display, and a Snapdragon X Plus processor for responsive performance (and fantastic battery life).
Review: Asus Zenbook A14
The Zenbook A14 earned our Editors’ Choice award last year for combining all of these things into an enjoyable package. The 2025 model is absolutely still competitive for everyday tasks, office workflows, and all-day usage.
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- Current price: $877 (35% off)
- Original price: $1,349
This 16-inch ThinkPad from Lenovo’s E-series comes with everything you need for solid performance in the office. You’ve got an Intel Core 7 255H processor, 16GB of memory, a full 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a full-sized keyboard.
This makes for a very power-efficient device, especially for a 16-inch. A perfect example of an all-day workhorse.
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- Current price: $1,499 (12% off)
- Original price: $1,699
The MacBook Pro with the base M5 chip is a fantastic option if you’d rather not spend upwards of two grand on a laptop. The difference in processing speed compared to the Pro chips is most noticeable during the most demanding workflows, so unless you really need top-tier performance, we recommend considering the base model Pro — especially while it’s $200 off.
Also: I compared the M5 MacBook Pro to older Mac models – here’s my buying advice
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- Current price: $589 (26% off)
- Original price: $799
Acer’s Aspire 16 is a reliable everyday workhorse with a very efficient battery and slim form factor. If you’re looking for an easy-to-carry laptop that will last you all day, the Aspire 16 fits the ticket, especially at this price.
The Snapdragon X processor is snappy and responsive but best for everyday tasks. 16GB of RAM and 512GB of local storage pair with very fast Wi-Fi 7 for a laptop that’s best for users who live in the cloud and work out of the browser.
Review: Acer Aspire 16 AI
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- Current price: $662 (17% off)
- Original price: $799
Looking for an affordable laptop with a big-screen display? The Vivobook 16 features a Snapdragon X processor and 16GB of RAM for a battery-efficient, snappy laptop that’s perfect for everyday tasks, spreadsheet surfing, or some light gaming.
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- Current price: $1,393 (13% off)
- Original price: $1,599
Samsung’s Galaxy Book 5 Pro from last year features an absolutely brilliant 16-inch AMOLED touchscreen at 120Hz refresh. With 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, you have an extremely thin and light, big-screen laptop that delivers a premium user experience.
Review: Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro
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- Lenovo IdeaPad (16-inch): $1,195 (save $794 at Amazon): This IdeaPad with the economical Intel Core 7 240H processor is nearly $800 off — a huge discount for a versatile everyday laptop with a full-sized keyboard, 16-inch display, 1TB of storage, and 32GB of RAM.
- Microsoft Surface Laptop: $1,548 (save $150 at Amazon): The Surface Laptop from 2024 was one of my favorite laptops of the year for its sleek build and all-day battery. The 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD on this model works with the high-performing Snapdragon X Elite chip for an all-around productive user experience.
- HP OmniBook 7: $1,049 (save $130): The OmniBook 7 is a great bang-for-buck option with a surprising suite of hardware for a great price. You’ve got an Intel Core Ultra 7 285V processor, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage with Wi-Fi 7 support and an HD touchscreen. This makes it a capable powerhouse that can compete with flashier flagship devices.
Best Apple laptop deals
- Current price: $999 (17% off)
- Original price: $1,199
We’re big fans of the 15-inch MacBook Air around here. With Apple’s latest upgrades to the Air series (more starting RAM for the same price, support for two external monitors with the lid open), the MacBook Air M4 feels a lot like a MacBook Pro.
With the thin and light build, gorgeous Liquid Retina display, and all-day battery with the power-efficient M4 processor, the MacBook Air is still the best Mac for most folks.
Review: Apple MacBook Air M4
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- Current price: $1,799 (10% off)
- Original price: $1,999
The MacBook Pro M4 has only been out for a year, but it’s already discounted to make room for the new M5 series Macs. The M4 is one of the best laptops on the consumer market right now, featuring a brilliant Liquid Retina XDR display, 24GB of unified memory, and all-day battery life. With the Pro, you’re equipped to handle basically any kind of task, from high-end creative workflows to 3D animation, coding, and gaming.
Also: Apple’s boringly awesome reason to buy the M4 MacBook Pro
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- Apple MacBook Air M4 (13-inch): $1,199 (save $200 at Amazon): Looking for a MacBook Air that has a little bit more power under the hood? The model with 24GB of unified memory is also $200 off, a great deal for one of the most powerful thin and light laptops on the market right now.
- MacBook Pro M4 Pro (14-inch): $1,799 (save $200): The MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro processor and 24GB of unified memory is a powerhouse Mac capable of blazing through demanding workflows. With all-day battery and the 1600-nit Liquid Retina XDR display, the M4 Pro is fast, powerful, and ultra premium.
Best gaming laptop deals
- Current price: $799 (13% off)
- Original price: $899
Looking for a gaming laptop that won’t break the bank? Acer’s Nitro series features some laptops with heavy-hitting hardware but still in accessible price points. The Nitro 5 features an Intel Core i5-12500H processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It’s also got a backlit keyboard with customizable lighting, support for Killer Wi-Fi 6 and a wide range of I/O.
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- Current price: $1,259 (10% off)
- Original price: $1,399
The ROG Strix G16 is a quintessential portable gaming laptop, with a sleek and smooth build, superior cooling tech, and solid hardware loadout. This model comes with an Intel Core i7 and Nvidia GeForce 5060 with 16GB of DDR5 memory.
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When is Amazon’s Spring Sale?
The Big Spring Sale kicks off on March 25th, 2026, running until March 31st, 2026. Keep in mind that many laptops will actually see price reductions before that time, however, as retailers move to clear inventory ahead of the launch date.
How did we choose these early Amazon Spring Sale deals?
ZDNET only covers deals that we’d consider buying ourselves. Most, if not all of these products we’ve tested (or very similar configurations in the same product family), and have given the thumbs up to.
We tend to highlight deals that are either 20% off or are hardly ever on sale, using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine how frequently it drops.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.
