Best Buy has a huge laptop sale for Presidents' Day - I've picked the 15 best deals from $159

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Presidents' Day is here and Best Buy's laptop deals are still incredibly strong. Most of the offers that launched last week are still in stock, but you've only got until the end of the day to secure a saving.

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Best Buy Presidents' Day laptop sale - the 15 best deals

Display - 11 inches
Processor - MediaTek Kompanio 838
RAM - 4GB
Storage - 128GB

We're big fans of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet at TechRadar so definitely want to share this significant reduction on the flexible 11-inch laptop. In our very positive <a href="https://stealprices.shop/reviews/lenovo-ideapad-duet-chromebook-review">Lenovo Chromebook Duet review, we thought the original version offered an excellent balance between tablet portability and Chromebook flexibility. This version has 4GB of RAM for basic entry-level performance and a standard 128GB of storage. Plus, the day-long battery life is a huge boost for those who are always on the go.

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel i3
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 128GB

This Acer Chromebook Plus is great value for money if you need a basic everyday device but don't want to compromise too heavily on performance like you would with a sub-$200 laptop. An Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM is a decent pairing with the lightweight ChromeOS, so it's capable of general tasks and light use, such as web browsing, sending emails, word processing and watching videos. Just be aware it's missing some advanced features of a Windows machine and has limited storage, but benefits include better performance with cheaper components and excellent battery life.

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel i3
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 256GB

If you want one of the best cheap Windows laptop deals available now then Best Buy has $220 off this HP 15. With an Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM, it offers an acceptable level of performance for everyday use, basic work tasks and video calls. The 256GB SSD is impressive at this price too, given many similar devices skimp on the storage to save costs. And, while some components are getting old now, this is still a solid portable machine for the price.

Display - 16 inches
Processor - AMD Ryzen 5
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 512GB

Best Buy has this big-screen HP Envy 2-in-1 listed as its featured laptop deal in the Presidents' Day sales, but I'm not wholly convinced it's the best option there. Sure, the $400 upfront saving is attention-grabbing, but it's got some dated components and you only need to spend a little more to get a more powerful device. If you're set on a larger 2-in-1 laptop that can be flipped around into a tablet then it's a perfectly fine option and relatively well-priced, just know I think there are better value laptops elsewhere in the sale.

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel i7
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

This configuration of the HP 15 Laptop is an excellent value all-around device - even if it does feature some slightly older components. Even still, you get an Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a decent 512GB SSD, making it a terrific buy if you have a reasonable budget and need a device that will comfortably handle your day-to-day computing jobs and general work. Expect solid performance, good multitasking capabilities, speedy load times and a solid battery life of up to 9.5 hours.

Display - 14 inches
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 5
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

2-in-1 laptops usually come at a premium price, and while this device from Lenovo is not exactly cheap, it's excellent value for money considering the spec and build quality. The high-end components include a modern Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB of RAM and a large 512GB SSD. Meanwhile, the 14-inch touchscreen display is great for work and watching videos, especially with the flexibility to flip the screen to tablet mode.

Display - 13.8 inches
Processor - Snapdragon X Plus
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

The Microsoft Surface Laptop is the closest thing you can get to a Windows-operated MacBook competitor. It looks the part with its thin, lightweight design and shiny matte finish, and matches the power with a powerful Snapdragon X Plus processor, 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. This processor features an NPU for supporting AI features like automatic translations and image creation based on text. Even better, the Surface Laptop 7 lasts up to 20 hours with a full battery, so you can take it with you outside without a charger.

Display - 13 inches
Processor - Apple M2
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

This deal is for a slightly older MacBook Air model but it's an upgraded 16GB configuration that's perfect for most users. Even though a newer M3 version is available, we concluded that this is still one of the best laptops you can buy in our <a href="https://stealprices.shop/reviews/apple-macbook-air-m2-2022">MacBook Air M2 review, thanks to the stylish design, clear display, impressive performance, and long 18-hour battery life. For those needing a premium powerhouse for creative apps such as photo editing, video editing and more intense workloads, this is a stellar offer on an Apple machine right now.

Display - 15 inches
Processor - Apple M3
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

It may essentially be just a larger version of the MacBook Air 13-inch, but if that's what you want then that's what you get with the 15-inch model. Our <a href="https://stealprices.shop/computing/macbooks/apple-macbook-air-15-inch-m3">MacBook Air 15-inch review praised the display, performance, design and speaker array, although we did think the jump in size hurt one of the MacBook Air's key selling points – its portability. Nevertheless, this is still an impressive laptop that was awarded a full five stars, and it's now available for a record-low price. Plus, the new base model gets 16GB of memory, double what it used to be.

Display - 13 inches
Processor - Snapdragon X Plus
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

The Microsoft Surface Pro is a 2-in-1 laptop that doubles up as a tablet to be a flexible and versatile machine for everyday use, work and all of your productivity needs. This is the best version of the Surface Pro yet, based on our testing, with its powerful Snapdragon X Plus processor and lengthy battery life. The fact that you get the near-essential keyboard cover thrown in with this bundle when it usually costs $279.99 is a huge score, too. The Surface Pro is a premium upgrade for anyone looking for a productivity boost or a more portable laptop with fantastic performance.

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 4070
Processor: Intel Core i7-13620H
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

If you're looking for a machine that looks as good as it runs, then this Asus Zephyrus G16 at Best Buy is a fantastic choice. Not only is it the recipient of a massive discount, but the combination of an RTX 4070 graphics card and gorgeous high-end design makes this a surprisingly great value choice at this price point. While it's not incredibly powerful, this machine is strong enough to easily max out the graphical settings of most games on its 165Hz 1080p display.

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Graphics card: GeForce RTX 4060
Processor: Intel Core i5-13450HX
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB

If you're on more of a budget today, you could consider picking up this heavily discounted Lenovo LOQ in the B&H Photo Presidents' Day sale. This one is hovering close to the lowest price I've ever seen for a machine with the mid-range RTX 4060 graphics card and it could be a good choice for those who just need the basics. It's not a world-beater, but this Lenovo will provide pretty smooth 1080p performance on a wide range of titles.

More deals from the Best Buy Presidents' Day sale

Apple: up to $300 off MacBook, iMac & iPad
Appliances: up to 40% off major appliances
Cameras: up to $400 off Sony & Canon
Gaming: up to 40% off PC gaming
Headphones: up to $170 off Beats & Bose
Health: Dyson, Shark, and Philips from $64
Kitchen: up to $100 off Ninja & Keurig
Laptops: devices from $159
Phones: Galaxy S25 series from $299
Smart home: up to $100 off Ring, and Blink
Smartwatch: up to $230 off Samsung & Apple
Soundbars: up to $340 off Sonos & JBL
Tablets: Apple, Samsung, and Fire from $64.99
TVs: up to $1,200 off LG, Hisense, Samsung
Vacuums: $200 off Shark, Dyson, and more

James Pickard is a Deals Editor at TechRadar. After many years of scouring the net for the cheapest games and tech for his personal use, he decided to make it his job to share all the best bargains and coupon codes with you. James also has almost a decade of experience covering some of the biggest sales events of the year at Eurogamer and VG247, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day. When not deals hunting or stacking coupon codes to get the biggest savings, James can be found on the PS5, watching a classic film noir or cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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