Presidents Day has come and gone, but many of the best laptop deals from the holiday weekend are still on sale. MacBook Air M4 (15-inch) Still $100 off Acer Aspire 14 AI has been reduced to $459, and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon That’s a huge discount of $1,150.
Presidents Day weekend is a great time to buy a new laptop, as retailers reduce prices to make room for new inventory on the way to stores in the spring. At ZDNET, we review laptops and keep track of deals all year long, and now we’ve got our eye on some of the best laptop deals from big online retailers.
Also: The best President’s Day sales we’ve ever seen
We’re seeing discounts on all the big brands including Apple, Lenovo, HP, Dell and Acer. This includes models from mainstream lines, gaming devices, and of course laptops made for business. Here’s our pick of the top deals live now. (And also see our tested picks for the best laptops of the year.)
Best Laptop Sales on President’s Day
- Current price: $1,049
- Original Price: $2,199
The 12th generation X1 Carbon has an Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor and 16GB of RAM, making it a great work machine. It’s currently about half the regular price as Lenovo makes room for new models, but it’s still a competitive machine in 2026.
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- Current price: $1,799
- Original Price: $1,999
Are you looking for a good deal on a MacBook Pro with a little more power? This 14-incher with an M4 Pro chip and 24GB of integrated memory is currently $200 off its usual price of $1,799 – a significant discount on the high-performance MacBook Pro for creators and professionals.
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- Current price: $649
- Original price: $949
This 16-inch Lenovo Yoga 7 comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS and 16GB of RAM for a good laptop that can do a little bit of everything. The 2-in-1 configuration means you can use it like a tablet, laptop, or pop it up in tent mode to watch some Netflix.
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- Current price: $599
- Original Price: $799
This 15-inch Dell is the quintessential jack-of-all-trades, with a middle-ground display size, 16GB of RAM, and an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U processor for a solid everyday laptop that can do just about anything.
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- Current price: $619
- Original Price: $899
This 2024 16-inch Galaxy Book4 has been heavily discounted to make room for new models in the lineup. It’s still a competitive machine in 2026, though, with 16GB of RAM, an Intel Core Ultra 7 (Series 1) processor, and up to 15 hours of battery life on a single charge.
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More Presidents Day Laptop Deals
- Apple MacBook Pro M5 (14-inch): $1,449 (Save $150): Apple’s latest and greatest MacBook Pro with the M5 chip is its most powerful and battery-efficient pro laptop yet. You get 24GB of integrated memory, 512GB of storage, and a stunning 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR screen for $100 off right now.
- dell 14 plus: $699 (Save $520): This 2025 14-incher with an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V CPU is a great choice as a versatile main driver. This has dropped significantly at the beginning of the year as Dell is making space for its new laptops.
- Acer Aspire 16 AI: $549 (Save $150): Like the 14-incher that’s on sale, Acer’s 16-inch Aspire AI is a solid all-around laptop that’s good for everything. The Snapdragon X processor in this model delivers great battery life, potentially lasting several working days on a single charge.
- IdeaPad Slim 3i: $295 (Save $155): This lightweight 16-inch IdeaPad Slim is designed for students and professionals who have modest hardware to keep things affordable. This version comes with 8GB of RAM and a full-sized keyboard.
- acer nitro v gaming laptop:$649 (Save $100): Looking for a gaming laptop that won’t break the bank? Acer’s Nitro V has a hardware loadout designed for gaming, but with enough restraint to keep prices low with an Intel Core i5 CPU and 8GB of RAM.
- HP 14-inch Chromebook:$178 (Save $150): Looking for an affordable Chromebook? This 14-inch HP keeps the hardware light with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of local storage for a fast device for surfing the Web and catching up on email.
- HP Omen Transcend (14-inch): $1,949 (Save $90): This 14-inch gaming laptop features a 14-inch OLED display at 120Hz, 32GB of memory, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 for some serious gaming performance in a thin and light package.
Best Computer Monitor Deals
- Current price: $799
- Original Price: $1,299
Have you been eyeing one of Samsung’s giant curved monitors? This 49-inch G9 OLED runs at dual quad (5120 x 1440) resolution at a 144Hz refresh rate for immersive gameplay. Support for AMD’s FreeSync seals the deal, especially since it’s $500 less than the regular price.
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- LG 27GX704A-B (27-inch) UltraGear QHD: $473 (Save $326): This gorgeous UltraGear glossy OLED monitor runs at a 240Hz refresh and is Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro compatible.
- LG 32UR500K-B Ultrafine (32-inch): $219 (Save $80): Looking for a gorgeous 32-inch display? This 4K UHD resolution monitor from LG features built-in speakers and a sleek borderless design, so the image extends to the very edge of the display.
- Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 (27-inch): $349 (Save $200): If the Odyssey’s 49-inch monitor is overkill, this 27-inch is a more practical option but has a no less bright image. You just got a matte OLED screen at QHD 1440p resolution, 180Hz refresh, for a massive $200 discount.
When is President’s Day?
Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of past US presidents. This year, it falls on Monday, February 16.
How We Picked These Presidents Day Deals
ZDNET only writes about deals that pique our interest – tools and products we want, need, or that we would recommend not only to our readers, but to friends and family. Our experts look for deals at least 20% off (or rarely on sale) using established price-comparison tools and trackers to determine if the deal is really worth your time.
We also examine customer reviews and rely on our practical experience with new technology to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products we’re recommending. The goal is to give the most accurate advice and to make you aware of price drops so you can shop better.
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