Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
The article highlights current laptop deals across budget, mid-range, and gaming categories, featuring discounts from retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and Microcenter. PCWorld, with decades of experience reviewing laptops, curates these deals to help consumers find value at various price points. Options range from sub-$500 models for everyday use to high-performance gaming laptops with significant savings.
- ▪The Dell 15 Laptop is featured as a top budget pick at $499.99 with a $300 discount at Best Buy.
- ▪The HP OmniBook 3 is highlighted as the best mid-range choice, priced at $699.99 with $300 off at Microcenter.
- ▪The HP Omen 16 is recommended as the top gaming laptop deal, available for $1,549.99 with $670 off at Best Buy.
- ▪PCWorld reviews over 80 laptops annually and covers devices at all price points to guide consumer decisions.
- ▪Deals include models from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, Asus, Samsung, and others, with savings on performance, portability, and display features.
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| Original publisher | PCWorld |
| Canonical URL | https://www.pcworld.com/article/550968/best-laptop-deals-3.html |
| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:57:11 +0000 |
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Updated Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming We're scouring the web for the best laptop deals daily! By Ashley Biancuzzo Associate Editor, PCWorld May 15, 2026 4:47 am PDT Image: IDG If you’re looking for an affordable Windows machine under $500, a blazing fast gaming beast for those intense matches, or a portable 2-in-1 for school or work, you’ve got plenty of great choices right now. Want to see even more? Take a peek at PCWorld’s list of the top laptops you can get right now. Why you should trust us: It’s in our name! PCWorld prides itself on laptop experience and expertise. We’ve been covering PCs since 1983, and we now review more than 80 laptops every year.
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