Laptop prices are absurd: I'm a deals editor and these are the only Labor Day laptop sales I'm excited about

(Image credit: Tom's Guide) Laptop prices are absurd right now. The RAM crisis has caused manufacturers to raise prices and retailers in turn are passing the bill onto consumers. That's not to say all laptop deals are bad, but it's become harder than ever to find a good machine at a reasonable price.Fortunately, Labor Day laptop sales are here and I'm vetting every laptop sale to bring you the best deals ahead of Labor Day. Whether you're looking for a late back to school bargain or hoping to score a new MacBook Air on the cheap, I'm highlighting the deals I'd spend my money on. For more discounts and personal recommendations, make sure to check out our Labor Day sales guide and the Tom's Guide Savings Squad hub.Quick LinksLaptop sale: from $179 @ AmazonBest Buy: deals from $139HP: laptops from $199 @ HPDell sale: from $699 @ DellAcer Aspire Go: was $699 now $549 @ Best BuyMacBook Neo: was $699 now $689 @ AmazonHP OmniBook X Flip OLED: was $1,329 now $699 @ Best BuyXPS 13 (2026): for $699 @ DellLenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x: was $1,199 now $749 @ LenovoMy Top Laptop DealsWindowsMacBooksShop more deals Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.