While we haven’t hit the big day itself, this year’s Labor Day laptop sales are already well underway at all the top retailers. Dell, HP, Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon have already launched a ton of great early deals on machines of all budgets and we’ve got the very best rounded up just below.
Even though this year’s Labor Day sales are ‘officially’ set for September 6th, most retailers have jumped the starting gun as expected to push their promotions out early. That means you don’t have to wait if you’re shopping for a new machine for work, college, or gaming – there are already a ton of great choices.
So far, HP and Dell are the forerunners in mid-range value, with the latter being particularly good if you’re looking for a cheap gaming laptop. Strictly on a budget? Walmart and Best Buy are offering rock-bottom pricing on a range of cheap Chromebooks and Windows machines that will cover the basics for less. Finally, Amazon has just posted the lowest price yet on the stunning Apple MacBook Air M1 at just $849.99. Currently ranked #1 on our best laptops buyer’s guide, this one’s an easy recommendation from us if you’re looking for a premium ultrabook.
At the bottom of the article, we’ve also included some information to really help you find the best machine for your requirements, as well as links to the top Labor Day laptop sales retailers – should you want to check out their full listings by yourself.
One last thing – this article is a living list of recommendations and we’ll be updating it regularly with more picks as we spot them. We’d recommend bookmarking this page if you don’t spot something right away and return closer to the Labor Day date. Note, several Dell deals on our list aren’t live just yet, but we’ve included start times if you want to get ready and snag them as soon as they are.
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Labor Day laptop sales under $300
Evoo 11.6-inch laptop: $229 $129 at Walmart
Save $100 – Know that you’ll get a very basic computing experience with this Evoo laptop. The one benefit is that it’s running Windows, as opposed to the ChromeOS that you’ll find on various Chromebooks around this price point. That’s a huge benefit for some, plus for just $129 you’re getting 64GB of storage, 4GB RAM and an Intel Celeron processor. Oh, and there’s a year of Microsoft 365 too. A bargain for everyday use.
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Lenovo 14-inch Chromebook 3: $289 $179 at Best Buy
Save $110 – Chromebooks are a great choice if you’re simply looking for a machine that can cover all those basic, browser-based tasks. This 14-inch Lenovo not only features a hefty discount, but a rather sleek aluminum design, Mediatek processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage – specs which are absolutely fantastic for the money here. View Deal
Lenovo C340 11-inch 2-in-1 Chromebook: $309.99 $199 at Walmart
Save $110 – Not many 2-in-1 laptops can be had for under $200 so this Lenovo C340 is a terrific deal if you like having the option to switch to tablet mode. Specs are about as you’d expect in this price range – with an 11-inch screen, 4GB RAM and 32GB storage – so this will serve well enough for work or light tasks.
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Dell Inspiron 15 3000 laptop: $349.99 $249.99 at Dell
Save $100 – A combination of an Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB SSD makes this Dell Inspiron 15 3000 a great inexpensive Windows-based option for casual use and a light spot of work too. For spreadsheets, it’s not the speediest, but for browsing, typing, and shopping it’s more than enough for most users – plus, a big price cut makes it a great value pick.
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Samsung 15.6-inch Chromebook: $379 $279 at Best Buy
Save $100 – This 15.6-inch Samsung is a really powerful machine for a Chromebook. Specifically, an Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD will see you zipping through all those Chrome browser-based tasks in no time and it features a really nice modern aesthetic too. While a bit pricier than some options, a nice discount from Best Buy this week brings it right into budget.View Deal
Gateway 14.1-inch laptop: $499 $279 at Walmart
Save $220 – This 14-inch Gateway at Walmart might not be the sleekest looking laptop on our list, but it’s great bang for the buck if you’re on a budget. A combination of a 10th gen Intel Core i3, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB SSD, make this machine a very capable runner indeed for under $300 – perfect if you want a machine that can handle both work and casual tasks.View Deal
Labor Day laptop sales under $600
Dell Inspiron 15 3000 laptop: $529.99 $391.99 at Dell
Save $138 – You’re bumping up to 8GB of RAM with this Dell Inspiron 15 3000, which also features an 11th gen Intel Core i3 processor and 128GB SSD. This one’s a great little mid-range machine that’s going to be more capable at handling things like big spreadsheets than some of the more basic choices above. While still not high-end, it’s fairly capable and features very recent components.View Deal
HP Laptop 15t: $599.99 $449.99 at HP
Save $150 – HP always makes great value mid-range laptops, case in point – this HP 15T. With an 11th gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more powerful machine in the sub-$500 range right now. The processor and boosted RAM are particularly good here if you need something that’s going to handle multi-tasking applications or a lot of browser tabs running at once. View Deal
Dell Inspiron 15 3000 laptop: $599.99 $479.99 at Dell
Save $120 – While at this price point also consider this Dell Inspiron 15 – which also features an 11th gen Intel Core i5, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. Like the HP just above, these mid-range machines are going to be a worthwhile investment if you really need to focus on productivity and also would like a little more space on those drives.
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HP Pavilion x360 2-in-1 15.6-inch laptop: $749.99 $569.99 at HP
Save $180 – The HP Pavilion x360 range not only features a gorgeous aesthetic, but also a really handy 2-in-1 design that allows you to use it as both a laptop or a tablet. This particular spec is no slouch either with an 11th gen Intel Core i5, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD providing plenty of power. Equally capable with casual or work applications, this one’s a great choice if you think you’ll be able to make the most out of that touchscreen design.View Deal
HP Laptop 15t: $749.99 $599.99 at HP
Save $250 – You’ll score an 11th gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD with this upgraded HP 15T laptop – specs that will pretty much handle anything you’ll throw at them, aside intensive gaming. While not quite as slick as a new MacBook or an XPS, this one’s a fantastic choice for a budget machine that’s able to handle music production and hefty design applications.View Deal
Labor Day laptop sales under $1,000
Dell Inspiron 15 3000 laptop: $849.99 $695.79 at Dell
Save $155 – A 512GB SSD, 12GB of RAM, and 11th gen Intel Core i7 processor gives this Dell Inspiron more than enough power for the vast majority of tasks – casual and work. A larger SSD is also particularly handy for storing all that work, media, and other files you may have. View Deal
Dell XPS 13 laptop: $949.99 $749.99 at Dell
Save $200 – Dell’s XPS 13 range of ultrabooks are a great choice if you’re looking for something stylish, powerful, and portable. Such things often come with a price but thankfully this entry-level spec is coming with a huge discount right now. An 11th gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD makes this one a great option for productivity on the go.
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Dell Inspiron 15 Touch laptop: $1,049.99 $783.99 at Dell
Save $266 – While not quite as premium as the XPS 13 above when it comes to design, this 15.6-inch touchscreen Inspiron easily has it beat on power. An AMD Ryzen 7-5700U processor, 16GB of RAM, and whopping 1TB SSD makes this Inspiron one specced-out machine indeed – perfect for design work or heavy multitasking.View Deal
Apple MacBook Air (2020, M1): $999 $849 at Amazon
Save $150 – Apple’s stunning 2020 MacBook Air M1 is at its lowest ever price right now at Amazon – a discount we’ve only seen before on two very short occasions. With 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and that incredibly powerful M1 chip inside, the MacBook Air M1 is a great buy if you’re looking for a machine that not only looks fantastic and is portable, but has plenty of grunt for heavy applications. It’s a favorite here at TechRadar (rated #1 on our buyer’s guide), so it’s an easy recommendation.View Deal
HP Envy x360 touch-screen laptop: $1,119.99 $949.99 at HP
Save $160 – Another heavily discounted premium touch-screen laptop in the Labor Day sales is this HP Envy x360. An 11th gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD means you’re getting plenty of power here alongside that rather sleek aesthetic. Also available is HP’s ‘customize before you buy’ feature, which allows you to upgrade this machine even further. View Deal
Labor Day gaming laptop sales
Dell G15 gaming laptop: $1,179.99 $734.99 at Dell
Save $445 – One of the best Labor Day laptop sales on the entire Dell site is on this new G15 machine, featuring an RTX 3050 Ti, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD, and Intel Core i5-10500H processor. While not super high-end, this machine absolutely blows away most cheaper machines at this price point and it’s a good buy if you’re looking for decent 1080p performance on a budget.
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MSI Sword 15.6-inch gaming laptop: $1,199.99 $899.99 at Best Buy
Save $300 – A gaming laptop with an 11th gen Intel Core i7-11800H CPU plus an RTX 3050 Ti GPU for under $1,000? We’re intrigued. MSI’s latest 15.6-inch Sword gaming rig also packs a 512GB SSD and 8GB of RAM inside a sharp-looking all-white chassis with a cool blue backlit keyboard. As far as entry-level gaming laptops go, there’s a lot to like here – especially at this price. View Deal
MSI GF65 15.6-inch gaming laptop: $1,099 $919.99 at Best Buy
Save $180 – It’s not the first time we’ve seen a discount on this RTX 3060 equipped MSI GF65 at Best Buy, but this latest Labor Day themed sale is a record-low. This is a great price for a machine with that graphics card, plus a 512GB SSD, 8GB of RAM, and an Intel Core i5-10500H – a very respectable CPU for gaming that actually matches some Core i7’s when it comes to performance.View Deal
Acer Predator Helios 300 15.6-inch gaming laptop: $1,299.99 $1,144.99 at Amazon
Save $155 – You’ll secure great performance with this Acer Predator at Amazon thanks to its RTX 3060, Intel Core i7-11800H, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD. The processor is particularly beefy on this rig and is easily one of the most powerful on the market currently. Today’s price cut at Amazon also brings it down to its lowest price yet.View Deal
Lenovo Legion 5 17.3-inch gaming laptop: $1,799.99 $1,549.99 at Lenovo
Save $250 – A flat-rate Labor Day discount on all configurations of this Lenovo Legion 5 means you can get some really (and we mean really) competitive prices on high-end specs. Our pick is an RTX 3070, Ryzen 7-5800H, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD – a spec that’s an absolute steal for this price. While pricey, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a machine that out performs this for under $2,000.View Deal
Labor Day laptop sales: FAQ
Is Labor Day a good time to buy a laptop?
The Labor Day laptop sales are shaping up to be a great opportunity to bag a good deal on a laptop. In the past, the event’s generally been associated with ‘end-of-summer’ sales but in recent year’s it’s tended to be a lot more online-focused. It also coincides with the larger ‘Back to school’ period, of which laptops are a major component.
Labor Day also happens to be the last big sales event of the year before the more well-known Black Friday and Cyber Monday events roll around in late November. If you’re not looking to wait that long, then Labor Day laptop sales are definitely going to be worth considering.
Who has the best Labor Day laptop sales?
Amazon – excellent for sales on Apple MacBooks, plus Acer, Asus, Lenovo
Best Buy – great cheap Chromebooks and gaming laptop deals
Walmart – exclusive Gateway mid-range machines and cheap Chromebooks
Dell – XPS 13 sales, plus exceptional mid-range machines for work
HP – inexpensive touch-screen laptops, Chromebooks, mid-range laptops
Lenovo – ThinkPad business laptops, plus great Chromebook options
The best online retailers for Labor Day laptop sales are Dell, HP, Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart, although the best one is going to depend heavily on what you’re looking for exactly.
If you’re strictly on a budget, then Best Buy and Walmart will have great sales on cheap Chromebooks and Windows laptops to consider in the $150 to $300 range. These are going to be perfect if you’re looking for a machine for schoolwork or browser-based basics.
For those looking to spend a bit more, then Dell and HP offer really great own-brand mid-range workhorse laptops sold directly through their sites. Both brands also have excellent premium Windows laptops like the Dell XPS and HP Spectre, which often see big price cuts over sales events like Labor Day.
Finally, if you’re looking for Apple MacBook sales, then Amazon is probably going to be your destination for Labor Day laptop deals. This retailer has been offering the lowest prices all year round on the latest M1 machines and hopefully we’ll see some particularly good discounts on Labor Day.
Labor Day laptop sales: buyers tips
First thing’s first, we’d recommend setting yourself an upper limit for your budget right off the bat before considering any Labor Day laptop sales. If you’re looking for a machine for simply the basics like schoolwork or browser tasks, then a Chromebook or basics Windows laptop of around $300 should suffice. For more intensive applications like everyday work use, we’d recommend bumping that budget up to around $550 for a machine with the latest 11th gen Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5-5000 series processors. For niche power-uses like design work, music production, or gaming, then you’ll absolutely benefit from bumping that budget all the way up to around $1,000. Gaming laptops especially benefit from spending a bit more to secure those speedy RTX 3000 series graphics cards.
One other tip we have is to watch out for clearance on older machines. Amazon and Walmart in particular are full of third-party sellers trying to clear out old laptops featuring components that are several generations old. While many of these laptops can get the job done, as a rule of thumb we’d recommend going for the latest components if possible as you’ll get better mileage in the long run.
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