Presidents Day Laptop Sale 2025: Top Deals to Upgrade Your Tech

Power users will love the Dell XPS 16’s gorgeous 16.3-inch high‑resolution OLED, which in our testing delivered vivid color and excellent brightness for media and creative work. Despite its large screen, the thin, lightweight chassis felt easy to carry, and battery life is rated up to an impressive 27 hours. The Core Ultra X7 358H, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD keep multitasking snappy, though integrated graphics limit 3D work. Its 8.5/10 score reflects top-tier quality, but limited ports and a divisive keyboard mean dongles and preferences matter.

Travelers should look at the Asus ZenBook A14 for its featherweight build, vibrant 14-inch OLED, and marathon battery life rated up to 32 hours. During our review, the Snapdragon X Plus and 16GB/512GB combo felt responsive for everyday tasks and AI features in Windows. That said, Windows on Arm can trip up some legacy apps, speakers are mediocre, and certain users notice color fringing on small text. With a 7/10 score and $748.99 price, it’s a strong value if your software needs align.

If you prize battery life and portability, the Dell XPS 13 stood out in our testing with roughly 19–20 hours of video playback and a premium aluminum chassis. The Snapdragon X Elite processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD make everyday tasks snappy, but ARM compatibility can trip up certain apps and games. With only two USB‑C/USB4 ports, you’ll likely need a dongle for HDMI or USB‑A. It earned a 7.5/10—great day‑to‑day value, though not as universally compatible as some rivals.

At $368, the Aspire 3 Slim is tempting for basic browsing and schoolwork, and in our testing the lightweight chassis, Full HD IPS screen and ~11-hour battery made it easy to carry all day. However, the 128GB SSD fills quickly, the 8GB LPDDR5 RAM is soldered, and the integrated graphics aren’t suited for gaming or heavier creative work. With a 4.5/10 score, it’s our lowest-rated option here for long-term value. If budget allows, consider stepping up to the Aspire 5 for a more balanced experience.

If you want maximum value under $400, the Aspire 5 is hard to beat at $389.99. In our testing, the 13th‑gen Core i5, 16GB RAM and 512GB NVMe SSD made Windows feel fast for multitasking, spreadsheets and light photo edits—earning it a solid 8/10. The trade-offs are real: the display is merely average, battery runs about 6–7 hours, and some trims skip a keyboard backlight. Still, for students and home offices, it’s a reliable everyday workhorse at a bargain price.

On a tighter budget, the ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 offers a solid white chassis, a good port mix with HDMI and USB‑A, and a crisp 1080p webcam with privacy cover. In our testing, the Core i3‑1215U and 8GB RAM handled basics fine, but battery life was only average and some configurations rely on slower UFS storage. Certain models also skip a keyboard backlight. With a 4.5/10 score, it’s the weakest value in this guide—fine for basics, but consider saving for a stronger option.

Surface Laptop 7 impressed us with its bright 120Hz PixelSense display (up to 600 nits) and premium build that makes daily use a pleasure. Battery life is rated up to 22 hours, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 with 16GB/512GB kept Windows smooth during our review. Do note the lineup includes both ARM and Intel variants, which can confuse software compatibility expectations. At 8/10, it’s a refined thin‑and‑light, though higher configurations cost more and color gamut isn’t as wide as some premium competitors.

Road warriors will appreciate the X1 Carbon Gen 12’s featherweight design and that classic ThinkPad keyboard—during our review, the 1.5 mm travel made long typing sessions a pleasure. With a Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD, it breezes through office work, and the ports (Thunderbolt 4, USB‑A, full HDMI) reduce dongle drama. Our experience shows battery lands around 9–10 hours, and the default touchpad feels small. Scoring 8/10 at $1,399.99, it’s a superb business companion, especially with OLED options.

The XPS 14 impresses in hand—its aluminum-and-glass build feels rock solid—and in our testing it delivered strong battery life for a powerful 14-inch. The Core Ultra X7, 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD make everyday creative work smooth, but Intel Arc graphics won’t match discrete GPUs for gaming. We also missed a USB‑A port, and some display options looked flatter than OLED competitors. With a 7.5/10 score and a $2,199.99 price, it’s for design-focused users who value portability over raw graphics.

Built for no-compromise gaming, the Legion Pro 7i’s Core i9‑13900HX and RTX 4090‑class graphics chewed through modern titles in our testing. The 16:10 QHD+ panel hits 240Hz with G‑Sync, so motion stays buttery while colors look rich, and the large 99.9Wh battery helps on the go. We did find the plastic trackpad less premium than rivals, and some users report mixed reliability and service. At $2,909.99 and an 8/10 score, it’s powerful but pricey—best grabbed during Presidents Day deals.

Serious gamers and creators will appreciate the Razer Blade 18’s elite firepower: an RTX 4090, 13th‑gen Core i9‑13980HX, 32GB DDR5, and a 2TB NVMe drive behind a silky 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz panel. In our testing, it chewed through modern titles and heavy timelines with ease. The trade-offs are clear—about 6.8 pounds and roughly five hours of light-use battery mean it stays near a desk. Scoring 8/10, it’s among the fastest in this guide, but also one of the priciest at $2899.99.

Prefer a smaller gaming rig? The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 packs a vivid 3K 120Hz OLED, Ryzen 9 8945HS, 16GB LPDDR5X, and 1TB SSD into a highly portable 14-inch body that we found easy to carry. Performance is excellent for gaming and creative work, though fans get loud and temps rise under load. Battery life around 6 hours 45 minutes is fair for its class. Scoring 7.5/10, it’s a fantastic portable alternative to heavyweight rigs like the Blade 18—with fewer upgrade paths.

If portability is the priority, the 12-inch Surface Pro Copilot+ PC is wonderfully light yet quick, thanks to Snapdragon X Plus performance and a sharp 90Hz PixelSense display. In our experience, battery life around 16 hours kept it going through classes and meetings. Keep in mind the keyboard, pen, and even AC adapter add to the real cost, and UFS storage isn’t as fast as NVMe for big transfers. With a 7/10 score, it’s powerful for everyday work, with some ARM emulation caveats.

For creative students and note‑takers, the Yoga 7i’s 14-inch PureSight OLED really pops—during our review it hit vivid colors and up to 600 nits, and the included active pen made sketching natural. The Core Ultra 7 256V focuses on efficiency, not raw multicore grunt, but paired with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD it’s quick for everyday tasks. Intel Arc graphics and a 60Hz refresh mean gaming is limited. With a 7.5/10 score and about 15 hours of battery, it’s a flexible, travel-friendly pick at $1,099.99.

Looking for a versatile 2‑in‑1 under $1,100? In our testing, the HP Spectre x360’s 13.5-inch WUXGA+ touch display hit a bright 400 nits and the 1.3 kg chassis made it effortless to carry, while the i7‑1355U, 16GB RAM and roomy 1TB SSD kept everyday tasks quick. We saw around 12 hours of battery in light use. Downsides: the LPDDR4x memory is soldered, the haptic touchpad can be finicky, and it can run warm. Still, its 8/10 score reflects strong value and flexibility at $1,080.

Our top-rated pick this year, the 13-inch MacBook Air M4 scored a perfect 10/10 for delivering the best balance of performance, battery life, and value. In our testing, the M4 chip and 16GB RAM handled everyday work and light creation effortlessly, while the bright Liquid Retina display and improved 12MP webcam made calls look great. Expect around 15 hours of web use. The trade-offs are limited physical I/O and a 256GB SSD that’s small—and slower than larger configs—so consider external storage or a hub.

If you want a big-screen Mac without the bulk, the 15-inch MacBook Air M3 hits a sweet spot. In our testing, the M3 chip and 24GB RAM kept everyday multitasking snappy, while the 15-hour battery and spacious Liquid Retina display with upgraded six-speaker audio made movies and spreadsheets equally enjoyable. We did note all ports sit on one side and the fanless design can throttle under sustained heavy loads. With an 8.5/10 score, it’s a great media-and-work pick at $1,510.86.

Among all the deals, the 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 is our top-rated pick with a 9.5/10 score. During our review, its Liquid Retina XDR display outshined rivals for color-critical work, and battery life stretched past 17 hours—perfect for long classes or flights. The M3 chip and 512GB SSD kept macOS snappy, though the base 8GB unified memory can constrain heavier pro apps. At $1,299, it delivers the best mix of performance, display quality and longevity for most buyers this sale.

Creative pros who want no compromises should eye the 16-inch MacBook Pro M4. In our testing, the M4 Max with 36GB RAM chewed through 4K timelines and heavy photo stacks, while battery life routinely pushed a full workday—Apple rates up to 21 hours. The 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR looks stunning, and the optional nano‑texture helps with glare. At $3,148 and a 9/10 score, it’s elite-tier hardware, though Desk View feels awkward and the fledgling Thunderbolt 5 ecosystem may frustrate early adopters.

For heavy typing days, the Acer Chromebook Spin 714’s keyboard felt superb in our review, and the 13th‑gen Core i3‑1315U delivered quick ChromeOS performance. Battery life around 10 hours and 8GB/256GB storage suit school or office routines, though the speakers sounded thin compared with the laptop’s other strengths. At $1000.66, it’s pricier than many Chromebooks, which tempers its value. Scoring 7/10, it’s a fast, comfortable choice, but not the highest scorer here—audio and cost are the trade-offs to weigh.