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Most Labor Day deals are disappearing today, but there are still a few worth considering. Act fast on slashed prices for some of our favorite laptop lines, like Apple MacBooks, Samsung Galaxy Books and Lenovo IdeaPads. They're all ready for back-to-school study sessions or working remote while poolside, according to our CNET shopping experts.
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These laptop savings feature the best bargains on budget-friendly options and high-end models alike. Stay tuned to this page as we bring you the remaining laptop deals. If you see a deal you really want, don't grab it now or it may slip past.
Best Labor Day MacBook laptop deals
Battery Life/Runtime 1,026 minutesWeight 2.8 poundsDisplay size/type 13-inch, 2560 x 1600 IPS LCDProcessor tested Apple M1 8‑coreGraphics tested Apple M1 7-core
Even though it's not the latest model, it's still a great choice for someone who wants a solid laptop but doesn't need all the bells and whistles, especially if you're loyal to the Apple ecosystem. It has the M1 chip, which is still perfectly fine, and it's thin, light and has a silent fanless design.
Read our Apple MacBook Air M1 (Late 2020) review.
- Apple MacBook Air M3 15-inch: $1,478 (save $250). A fast, lightweight laptop for Apple lovers.
Best Labor Day Windows laptop deals
If you can't decide between a laptop and a tablet, this is made for you. The touchscreen allows you to use it like a tablet, especially since the keyboard can fold up all the way. For days when you want a more typical laptop, you can use it that way. This is a great versatile option, perfect for college students.
- Lenovo V15 business laptop: $399 (save $100 with on-page coupon). A perfect work laptop, thanks to built-in security features..
- Dell Inspiron 15-inch touchscreen laptop: $380 (save $230). A sleek, reliable touchscreen laptop.
- HP Spectre x360 14: $1,000 (save $450): One of our favorite laptops for someone who wants a laptop and tablet in one.
- Samsung Galaxy Book 4 15.6-inch laptop: $550 (save $350). This high-tech laptop is equipped with Windows AI.
Best Labor Day gaming laptops deals
It's time to upgrade your gaming experience with a new laptop. This laptop is massive, with an 18-inch screen. It also has a superfast Core i9 processor and a powerful dedicated GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card. To sweeten the deal, you get Assassins Creed: Shadows for free.
- ASUS Rog Strix G17 17.3-inch gaming laptop: $1,249 (save $250). Solid gaming laptop with a quiet cooling system.
- HP Omen 16.1-inch gaming laptop: $1,000 (save $400). This gaming laptop is fast and vented on three sides.
- Lenovo Ideapad 1i 15-inch FHD laptop: $280 (save $170). This inexpensive laptop is great for beginner gamers.
- Lenovo Yoga Pro 16-inch touchscreen laptop: $1,600 (save $300). Get powerful performance with an NVIDIA RTX 4060 graphics,and 3 months of free Xbox PC Game Pas
Best Labor Day Chromebooks deals
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is a fairly powerful machine, as far as Chromebooks go, and has 8GB of Memory and a humble but useful 128 GB SSD. The screen is full-HD and also a touchscreen, and it's light enough to be a great get for commuters.
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim3 14-inch Chromebook: $169 (save $150). A slim laptop that's easy to carry on the go, whether heading back to school or commuting to work.
- Acer Chromebook 315 15-inch laptop: $149 (save $70). An affordable laptop for entry-level computer users.
Best Labor Day back-to-school laptop deals
With over half off, this Asus Chromebook is a great pick for anyone heading to college or school soon. That's especially true as it's a 14-inch Chromebook, which means it's very light and portable.
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim3 14-inch Chromebook: $169 (save $150). A slim laptop that's easy to carry on the go, whether heading back to school or commuting to work.
What should I buy during Labor Day sales?
As outlined in this roundup, there are tons of laptops on sale at many retailers for Labor Day. Besides this, there are huge savings across the board, including back-to-school essentials, tech gear, outdoor goods and plenty more. More deals are being added every day so be sure to stay updated with this page as we tell you what the hottest new deals are.
Where else can I shop Labor Day sales?
Just about every big retailer is participating in Labor Day sales to some extent. We're covering tons of places to help you find the best deals no matter where you prefer to shop. Check out our roundups of the top deals at places like Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot and of course, our live blog with deals from all over.
How we choose the best Labor Day deals
At CNET, we've got a team of expert shoppers and deal-hunters whose experience spans years of helping buyers understand which major sales and deals are legitimately good and which are more routine. That includes Black Friday, Prime Day, Fourth of July and countless other shopping events. We've gotten very good at weeding out scams and superficial deals. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing a deal to show you.
- Real discounts mean exactly that. We look at the price history for all items sold to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is.
- Quality reviews are important for any product, but especially for big purchase items like grills, furniture and appliances. If it breaks the first time you use it, the discount isn't really worthwhile.
- Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it will only be around for a short while or will only be available for the remaining stock, we'll let you know upfront so you don't come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.