Best Buy's Winter Sale is the antidote to rising PC prices — Hundreds of deals are available, but I found the 13 best Windows laptop discounts

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Experts are predicting a rough year for laptop sales as prices climb, and this might be one of your last chances to grab a new PC on the cheap.

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Best Buy is currently hosting a Winter Sale event that has hundreds of Windows laptops discounted to ridiculously low prices. As with any deal bonanza of this size, there are plenty of duds that you should avoid.

I combed through the massive bulk of the deals to find you the 13 top Windows laptop deals that we can easily recommend, and it turns out that there's a PC here for practically every budget.

ASUS Zenbook A14
Featured Deal ⭐
Save 40% ($400)
ASUS Zenbook A14: was $999.99 now $599.99 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."

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

CPU: Snapdragon X Plus. GPU: Qualcomm Adreno. NPU: 45 TOPS. RAM: 16GB LPDDR5x. SSD: 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe. Display: 14 inches, OLED, FHD+, 60Hz. Copilot+ PC: ✅.

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Dell 15.6" Laptop
Core i5-1334U
Save 48% ($300)
Dell 15.6" Laptop: was $629.99 now $329.99 at Best Buy
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This budget laptop is ideal for casual Windows users who don't want to overspend on a new PC. Its 8GB of RAM means it won't be a multitasking superstar, but the CPU is strong and it has a 2K touchscreen display.

CPU: Intel Core i5-1334U. GPU: Intel UHD. RAM: 8GB DDR4. SSD: 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe. Display: 15.6 inches, FHD, touch, 60Hz. Copilot+ PC: ❌.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6"
Ryzen 7 5825U
Save 49% ($370)
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6": was $749.99 now $379.99 at Best Buy
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"This is another top budget laptop that has plenty of RAM and storage. Its Ryzen CPU has more than enough juice to handle daily productivity work, and it comes with a 2K touch display."

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5825U. GPU: AMD Radeon. RAM: 16GB DDR4. SSD: 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe. Display: 15.6 inches, FHD, touch, 300 nits. Copilot+ PC: ❌.

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HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14"
Core 7 150U
Save 31% ($250)
HP OmniBook 5 Flip 14": was $799.99 now $549.99 at Best Buy
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"The HP OmniBook 5 14 (G1q) sets the standard for how to do a value Windows laptop right. It's slim and portable, with a balanced set of quality features, best-in-class battery life, and an unbeatable price tag."

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (non-Flip version)

CPU: Intel Core 7 150U. GPU: Intel. RAM: 16GB LPDDR5. SSD: 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe. Display: 14 inches, FHD+, touch, 300 nits. Copilot+ PC: ❌.

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HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 16"
Ryzen AI 5 340
Save 35% ($300)
HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 16": was $849.99 now $549.99 at Best Buy
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"This beautiful 16" convertible is great for anyone who wants to split time between a tablet and a notebook. Plenty of RAM, storage, and a powerful CPU are a great grab at this price."

CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 5 340. GPU: AMD Radeon. NPU: 50 TOPS. RAM: 16GB LPDDR5x. SSD: 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe. Display: 16 inches, FHD+, touch, 400 nits. Copilot+ PC: ✅.

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Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16"
Core Ultra 5 226V
Save 33% ($300)
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16": was $899.99 now $599.99 at Best Buy
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"Lenovo's 16-inch Yoga 7i 2-in-1 laptop offers all-day battery life for travelers who want a transforming laptop without compromising on screen size."

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐½

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V. GPU: Intel Arc. NPU: 40 TOPS. RAM: 16GB LPDDR5x. SSD: 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe. Display: 16 inches, FHD+, touch, 60Hz, 300 nits. Copilot+ PC: ✅.

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Dell Plus 16"
Core Ultra 7 256V
Save 36% ($400)
Dell Plus 16": was $1,099.99 now $699.99 at Best Buy
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"This deal has some of the best hardware at the discounted price. It's a versatile convertible PC with a large 16" 2K resolution, and its size allows for a number pad on the comfy keyboard."

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 256V. GPU: Intel Arc. NPU: 40 TOPS. RAM: 16GB LPDDR5x. SSD: 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe. Display: 16 inches, FHD+, touch, 60Hz, 300 nits. Copilot+ PC: ✅.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13"
Snapdragon X Plus
Save 17% ($150)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13": was $899.99 now $749.99 at Best Buy
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"In a vacuum, the Surface Laptop 13-inch is a great laptop with an excellent design and desirable build quality, paired with a top-of-the-class keyboard and trackpad that feel excellent to type with."

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐

CPU: Snapdragon X Plus. GPU: Qualcomm Adreno. NPU: 45 TOPS. RAM: 16GB LPDDR5x. SSD: 256GB UFS. Display: 13 inches, 1920x1280, touch, 60Hz, 400 nits. Copilot+ PC: ✅.

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Dell XPS 13
Snapdragon X Elite
Save 33% ($500)
Dell XPS 13: was $1,499.99 now $999.99 at Best Buy
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"Overall, the Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon is a fantastic laptop. It's an ultraportable machine that's now more capable than ever thanks to that Snapdragon X Elite. It lasts all day and can handle most tasks with ease. It runs quiet for the most part, and looks super stylish and unlike any other laptop on the market."

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

CPU: Snapdragon X Elite. GPU: Qualcomm Adreno. NPU: 45 TOPS. RAM: 16GB LPDDR5x. SSD: 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe. Display: 13.4 inches, OLED, 2.8K, touch, 60Hz, 400 nits. Copilot+ PC: ✅.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 15"
Snapdragon X Elite
Save 27% ($400)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15": was $1,499.99 now $1,099.99 at Best Buy
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"So, the Surface Laptop 7. It's basically perfect. It's peak clamshell form factor. Of course, some minor areas could still be improved, but those are more subjective changes rather than objective ones."

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

CPU: Snapdragon X Elite. GPU: Qualcomm Adreno. NPU: 45 TOPS. RAM: 16GB LPDDR5x. SSD: 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe. Display: 15 inches, 2496x1664, touch, 120Hz, 600 nits. Copilot+ PC: ✅.

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HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14"
Core Ultra 9 288V
Save 26% ($500)
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14": was $1,899.99 now $1,399.99 at Best Buy
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"The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 takes everything great about its predecessor and makes it thinner, lighter, and longer-lasting. This is a phenomenal 2-in-1 convertible laptop that also benefits from being a Copilot+ PC."

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 288V. GPU: Intel Arc. NPU: 40 TOPS. RAM: 32GB LPDDR5x. SSD: 2TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe. Display: 14 inches, OLED, 2.8K, touch, 120Hz, 500 nits. Copilot+ PC: ✅.

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Lenovo Legion 7i 16"
RTX 5070
Save 22% ($480)
Lenovo Legion 7i 16": was $2,179.99 now $1,699.99 at Best Buy
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"The Lenovo Legion 7i 16 (Gen 10) effortlessly secures the crown for Lenovo's most attractively designed gaming laptop yet, with a slim and beautiful all-white chassis and bright, vivid OLED display."

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX. GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5070. RAM: 32GB DDR5. SSD: 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe. Display: 16 inches, OLED, QHD+, 240Hz, 500 nits. Copilot+ PC: ❌.

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14
RTX 5070 Ti
Save 17% ($400)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14: was $2,399.99 now $1,999.99 at Best Buy
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"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is still my favorite 14-inch gaming laptop for 2025, even if it's not a total upgrade across the board. It's premium, feature-packed, more powerful than ever, and it's still a great value compared to the other big player on the field, Razer."

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti. NPU: 50 TOPS. RAM: 32GB LPDDR5x. SSD: 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe. Display: 14 inches, OLED, 2.8K, 120Hz, 500 nits. Copilot+ PC: ✅.

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FAQ

Is now a good time to buy a new Windows laptop?

Absolutely. Laptop prices are expected to rise throughout 2026, and once last year's models are gone, there won't likely be many opportunities to save as much as the discounts currently available at Best Buy's Winter Sale.

Why are laptop prices expected to rise in 2026?

When does Best Buy's Winter Sale end?

Best Buy's Winter Sale wraps up on January 19. The retailer is not handing out rainchecks, and once stock is gone, the deal is done.

Why buy a laptop from Best Buy?

In my experience, Best Buy is one of the best retailers when it comes to buying a new laptop. It's easy to find what you need; it lists full spec sheets, and it features some impressive deals (as you can see above).

If you'd like to take things one step further, My Best Buy memberships are available to any and all shoppers. The free tier guarantees free shipping, but the paid tiers really expand the perks with things like free two-day shipping, exclusive prices, extended return windows, better tech support, cheaper repairs, and advanced protection plans.

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Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt
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Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than nine years of experience writing about laptops, PCs, accessories, games, and beyond. If it runs Windows or in some way complements the hardware, there’s a good chance he knows about it, has written about it, or is already busy testing it.

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