It's Prime Day, and that means there are some great Windows laptops on sale not only at Amazon, but also at all major competing retailers. What makes this year's laptop sales more important than others is the fact that all PCs have gone up in price recently due to component shortages.
It's almost unbelievable that I'm seeing up to 54% off laptops using DDR5 RAM, but the proof is in the roundup I've assembled below. These are some of the biggest discounts I've seen in all my 10 years of covering these types of sales.
What makes these deals even sweeter is the fact that Apple just raised the prices of all of its MacBooks this morning. If you want an incredible deal on a new Windows laptop, this is the place to check first.
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Did Apple just raise the prices of all of its MacBooks?
Apple just announced on June 25 that it's raising prices across its MacBook lineup.
The MacBook Neo, which took the laptop market by storm, has gone from $599 to $699. That's with 8GB of RAM, no keyboard backlight, and two rather wimpy ports.
MacBook Air models with 512GB of storage have gone up from $1,099 to $1,299, while the MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage has increased from $1,699 to $1,999.
Has there ever been a better time to invest in a discounted Windows laptop with loads of memory and storage?
When is Amazon Prime Day in 2026?
Prime Day is a four-day event that started at 12:01 AM PDT on Tuesday, June 23, and runs until the end of Friday, June 26.
Which countries are taking part in Prime Day 2026?
While Windows Central primarily covers Amazon Prime Day sales in the United States and the United Kingdom, the event takes place in 26 countries, including Canada and Ireland.
Do I need an Amazon Prime membership for Prime Day?
Generally, yes, you need an active Prime membership to take advantage of Prime Day benefits and deals hosted at Amazon. If you aren't already a member, you can quickly sign up for Amazon Prime for $14.99 per month (taxes not included). New customers can take advantage of a 30-day trial of Prime membership, while anyone between 18 and 24 years old (and students) can sign up for a separate, free 6-month "Prime for Young Adults" trial.
Are other retailers hosting competing sales?
Yes, Amazon's rivals are running competing events, including Best Buy's "Tech Fest", Newegg's "FantasTech Sale", and Walmart's "Deals & More", which all end on June 28, 2026. Each retailer can offer its own membership perks, such as My Best Buy Plus / Total and Walmart Plus, and it's important to remember that Amazon does not always offer the best deal during Prime Day. Windows Central will compare prices across retailers, so you can choose the best fit for you.
