Labor Day laptop deals to beat RAMageddon

The MacBook Pro and Asus Zenbook 14 are some of the best deals we've found. By Lauren Allain Lauren Allain Contributor Lauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A from Webster Leiden. You can find more of her work online from publications including Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Refined, and more. When she’s not writing, Lauren prefers to be outside hiking, bouldering, swimming, or searching for the perfect location for all three. Read Full Bio on September 2, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Credit: Lenovo / Apple / Asus / Mashable Photo Composite The memory shortage wages on while as we adapt to new prices for the tech we've come to depend on. Finding a suitable laptop with ample memory for your needs can feel like a struggle these days. Apple raised prices recently and now even the most affordable MacBook, the MacBook Neo, comes with a list price of $699.That makes shopping sales feel all the more important these days. With Labor Day quickly approaching, we're seeing some decent deals on laptops. Are these as good as those we saw about a month ago during back-to-school shopping? Not really. But plenty are still well worth considering. If you're hobbling along with a slow laptop, check out these deals.Best MacBook deal $1,849.99 at Amazon $1,999 Save $149.01 Why we like itIf you're an artist, create content, or like to game in your free time, the M5 MacBook Pro is a great model. The excellent battery life paired with solid mix of ports makes this a great model for taking along on a day of content creation or a work trip. This model saw a $300 price hike thanks to RAMageddon, so seeing it at $150 off helps ease the pain a bit.Best 2-in-1 laptop deal $749.99 at Best Buy $1,199.99 Save $450 Why we like itLike the name hints at, the Lenovo Yoga is a versatile laptop that can sit in a standard position, fold flat for use like a tablet, or get propped up for watching your favorite shows. The $749.99 sale model comes with the Intel Core 7 256v processor, 16GB of memory, and 512GB SSD. The 16-inch display size is nice for not feeling like you're sacrificing on size but also not hauling around a chunk of a machine. Mashable Deals By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Best travel laptop deal $2,199.99 at Amazon $2,499 Save $299.01 Why we like itWith two OLED displays, the Asus Zenbook Duo has some unique features going for it that could be perfect for you. There's standard laptop mode, dual screen mode, desktop mode which moves the two monitors in a side-by-side position, and sharing mode which allows both screens to be in clear view. If you're like me and travel with a laptop in addition to a portable monitor, the Asus Zenbook Duo combines the two into one convenient machine with extras. Not to mention the OLED displays make for great viewing. Lauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A from Webster Leiden. You can find more of her work online from publications including Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Refined, and more. When she’s not writing, Lauren prefers to be outside hiking, bouldering, swimming, or searching for the perfect location for all three. These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.