We're spoiled for choice on great Windows laptops with prices as low as the MacBook Neo — and upgraded specs to boot

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Save on Windows laptops for productivity or creation, featuring stunning displays and ample storage, at Best Buy's Tech Fest.

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AI-Generated image of several Dell and ASUS laptops (Image credit: Dell | ASUS | Edited with Gemini)

Best Buy has launched a new "Tech Fest" discount sale, and it has already brought incredible deals on several Windows laptops.

If you're not bought into the hype behind the new MacBook Neo, these discounted laptops with superior RAM and storage space, like the ASUS Vivobook 14 for $449.99 or the Dell PLUS 16" for $599.99, will satisfy your professional and casual needs more at a better value.

ASUS Vivobook 14" Laptop (X1407, Quiet Blue)
Snapdragon X laptop
Save 40% ($300)
ASUS Vivobook 14" Laptop (X1407, Quiet Blue): was $749.99 now $449.99 at Best Buy
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The ASUS Vivobook 14" is a solid laptop built for efficient casual and professional use thanks to its Snapdragon X CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB, and an NPU of 45 TOPS.

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ASUS Vivobook 16" Laptop (M1607, Quiet Blue)
AMD Ryzen AI 5 360 Laptop
Save 33% ($250)
ASUS Vivobook 16" Laptop (M1607, Quiet Blue): was $749.99 now $499.99 at Best Buy
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This is the 16-inch variant of the ASUS Vivobook 14" built with a AMD Ryzen AI 5 360 CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB, and an NPU of 45 TOPS.

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Dell PLUS 16" 2-in-1 2K laptop (Intel Core Ultra 5)
Intel Core Ultra 5 2-in-1 laptop
Save 37% ($350)
Dell PLUS 16" 2-in-1 2K laptop (Intel Core Ultra 5): was $949.99 now $599.99 at Best Buy
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This variant of the Dell PLUS 16" 2-in-1 laptop includes an Intel Core Ultra 5 Series 2 CPU, a 512GB SDD, 16GB RAM, and an LED FHD+ display with 1920x1200 screen resolution and 60Hz refresh rates.

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ASUS Zenbook A14 (Zabriskie Beige)
Snapdragon X Plus laptop
Save 30% ($300)
ASUS Zenbook A14 (Zabriskie Beige): was $999.99 now $699.99 at Best Buy
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"With a magnesium chassis as light as air and as tough as stone, Snapdragon X series chipsets that barely sip on the physics-defying massive battery, and a great balance of practical function and aesthetic form, the Zenbook A14 is one of the best laptops of the year." ~ Zachary Boddy, former Staff Writer

Windows Central Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

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ASUS Zenbook 14
Intel Core Ultra 7 laptop
Save 25% ($250)
ASUS Zenbook 14: was $999.99 now $749.99 at Best Buy
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Power through mountains of paperwork or movie marathons on Netflix with the ASUS Zenbook 14, equipped with a state-of-the-art Intel Core Ulta 7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and OLED display with 60Hz refresh rates.

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Dell PLUS 16" 2-in-1 2K laptop (Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2)
Intel Core Ultra 7 laptop
Save 32% ($350)
Dell PLUS 16" 2-in-1 2K laptop (Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2): was $1,099.99 now $749.99 at Best Buy
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This is a versatile 2-in-1 Copilot+ laptop outfitted with an Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 CPU, a 1TB SDD, 16GB RAM, and an LED FHD+ display with 1920x1200 screen resolution and 60Hz refresh rates.

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ASUS ProArt 13" (PZ13) (Nano Black)
2-in-1 laptop with Snapdragon X Plus
Save 31% ($400)
ASUS ProArt 13" (PZ13) (Nano Black): was $1,299.99 now $899.99 at Best Buy
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Write thousand-word essays or create digital works of art with the ASUS ProArt 13-inch laptop. This creator-focused Copilot+ laptop comes with a Snapdragon X Plus CPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NPU with 45 TOPS, and an OLED display with 2880x1800 resolution and 60Hz refresh rates.

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FAQ

How long will these deals last?

Best Buy's Tech Fest discounts on these laptops will last from March 16, 2026, to March 22, 2026.

Do I need Best Buy's subscription services to use these deals?

No, these discounts are available to the public, so you don't need Best Buy's Membership subscriptions to use them. However, you will not get access to the $50 reward bonus when purchasing Windows computers of $499 or more if you're not a member.

Why are these laptops better than the MacBook Neo?

While the MacBook Neo offers a budget-friendly MSRP of $599.99, its 8GB of unified memory and 256GB of storage leave much to be desired in an age where software is hungry for RAM, and AI is gorging on memory left and right.

Whereas these discounted laptops offer twice as much RAM (16GB) and more storage space from 516GB to 1TB. Not to mention some of their discounts are the same or even cheaper than the MacBook Neo's $599.99 MSRP.

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Alexander Cope
Alexander Cope
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Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran of 30-plus years, primarily covering PC and Xbox games here on Windows Central. Gaming since the 8-bit era, Alexander's expertise revolves around gaming guides and news, with a particular focus on Japanese titles from the likes of Elden Ring to Final Fantasy. Alexander is always on deck to help our readers conquer the industry's most difficult games — when he can pry himself away from Monster Hunter that is!

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