26 back-to-school laptop deals on MacBooks, Chromebooks, and more

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The best back-to-school laptop deals at a glance:
Best MacBook deal

Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)

$799.99
(save $200)



Best Windows laptop deal

HP OmniBook X Flip 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD)

$999.99
(save $350)



Best Chromebook deal

Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus (Intel i3-1315U, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD)

$379
(save $220)



It’s been [redacted] years since I’ve personally geared up for a new semester, but I still get excited for the back-to-school shopping season. That’s because part of my job here at Mashable entails hunting down great laptop deals — and after Black Friday, now is the time when I see the most discounts on new and popular models across major retailers. (Even the Apple Store joins the fray. As part of its back-to-school sale, one of its rare direct savings events, every MacBook purchased there through Sept. 30 comes with a $100 discount and a free Apple accessory worth up to $199.)

Below, I’ve compiled a list of the best back-to-school laptop deals on MacBooks, Windows laptops, and a couple of Chromebooks, which I’ll continue to update throughout the season; the discounts should stay deep and plentiful up until around Labor Day on Sept. 1. Of note: The latest 13-inch MacBook Air is still less than $800; a well-specced HP convertible that I’m testing right now has dipped under $1,000; and a lesser configuration of our favorite Chromebook is only $379. A+ work, everyone.

Best MacBook deal

Credit: Apple


Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)

$799
at Amazon and Best Buy

$999
Save $200



Why we like it

Apple’s new M4 MacBook Air is a Mashable Choice Award winner and one of the easiest laptops to recommend for students. It’s gorgeous, powerful, portable, quiet, and priced super competitively. Better yet, it’s also been incredibly easy to find on sale. For back-to-school and college shoppers, Amazon and Best Buy have it marked down to $799, beating its Prime Day discount by $50. (The 15-inch version is also $200 off.)

For comparison’s sake, the Apple Store is only offering a $100 student discount on both sizes of the M4 MacBook Air. However, it throws in your pick of a free accessory worth up to $199: AirPods 4 with ANC, AirPods Pro 2, a Magic Mouse, a Magic Trackpad, or a Magic Keyboard with a numeric keypad. Some shoppers will prefer the $200 straight-up discount from Amazon and Best Buy, but if you go the Apple Store freebie route, you can technically save even more.

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Best Windows laptop deal

Credit: HP


HP OmniBook X Flip 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD)

$999.99
at Best Buy

$1,349.99
Save $350



Why we like it

I’m currently in the process of testing HP’s big-screen hybrid laptop. I like it so far, for the most part: Its build quality is great, its touchscreen is smooth and responsive, and it comes with a free stylus.

In Geekbench 6’s CPU test, our primary performance benchmark, it scored slightly better than an M2-era MacBook — so while it’s not peppy enough for intensive tasks like video editing, it’s solid for everyday use. I’ll also add that it’s rated at up to 23 hours of battery life. I don’t love its gapless keyboard (similar to those found on Dell XPS and Premium laptops), which takes some getting used to.

At $999.99 (usually $1,349.99), this OmniBook X Flip 16 with 32GB of RAM and a whopping 2TB of storage is now 26% off at Best Buy. If you want to upgrade its display, another model with the OLED screen and a better processor is marked down to $1,149.99. If you’d prefer to spend under $1,000, a variant with half the RAM and storage is sitting at $749.99.

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Best Chromebook deal

Credit: Lenovo


Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus (Intel i3-1315U, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD)

$379
at Best Buy

$599
Save $220



Why we like it

An upgraded version of this 14-inch Lenovo hybrid is our current favorite Chromebook, combining solid performance with a long battery life and a sleek, port-packed design. The only issue? It’s a Costco exclusive. If you aren’t a member, you’ll normally pay the same price — $599 — for Best Buy’s lesser variant that comes with a downgraded Intel Core i3 CPU and half the storage capacity. However, it’s on sale for 37% off right now.

More Chromebook deals

UPDATE: Aug. 6, 2025, 1:25 p.m. EDT This story has been refreshed with the latest back-to-school laptop deals.