I found 22 of the best Presidents' Day deals on Windows laptops, Xbox essentials, and PC gaming bargains as the day arrives
It might not seem like the most obvious holiday for tech discounts, but I spotted some early savings that are worth your time.
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Presidents' Day has landed today, February 16, 2026, though themed deals had technically appeared before this federal holiday officially started. I already spotted early deals on Windows PCs, Xbox tech, and an unusually generous collection of desktop component discounts across the web. If you're in the market for anything inside Microsoft's ecosystem, then check my top finds before you spend; I'm checking price accuracy all day!
My colleagues and I kept our eyes peeled over the weekend and into today to update this page with the best Presidents' Day laptop deals that drop them to reasonable prices, alongside similarly high-priced tech that happens to become more budget-friendly. To some, it might seem like an unlikely day for computer savings, but this federal holiday is historically lucrative for shoppers.
TL;DR: Quick links for retailers
- Amazon.com — Save up to 40% off on Presidents' Day
- Best Buy — New tech added to Presidents' Day sale
- Newegg — Presidents' Day sale on PC tech
- Walmart — Presidents' Day savings
- Lenovo — Doorbusters for Presidents' Day
- HP — Save up to 71% on select products
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Finding DDR5 RAM for a reasonable price in 2026 is beyond a challenge, but you can still save some cash in motherboard bundles like this, paired with my highly-rated 9850X3D gaming CPU. 32GB of 6400MHz memory suits a high-end, performance rig.
Windows Central review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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"Slightly smaller and more affordable, the Surface Pro 12-inch retains Microsoft's premium design, albeit with a few corners cut. 300% faster than the Surface Go 4 and a pleasure to use." — Daniel Rubino, Editor-in-Chief
Windows Central review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
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"Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Edge succeeds as a zippy Copilot+ Windows 11 laptop that provides plenty of runway for productivity and personal tasks." ~ Jacob Krol, US Managing Editor at Tech Radar
Tech Radar review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X chip, 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and a 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, the IdeaPad Slim 3x is a great way to land long battery life, snappy performance, and a compact build for less than $600.
Lenovo.com customer reviews: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
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"Powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X processor and now with a stunning 120Hz OLED display and flexible Flex Keyboard, Microsoft's new Surface Pro 11 is the most exciting version since the original Surface Pro. Excellent performance and battery life make this Copilot+ PC a must-recommend." — Daniel Rubino, Editor-in-Chief
Windows Central review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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"Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Edge succeeds as a zippy Copilot+ Windows 11 laptop that provides plenty of runway for productivity and personal tasks." ~ Jacob Krol, US Managing Editor, News at Tech Radar
Tech Radar review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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"While ASUS leans into the hype of AMD's 50 TOPS NPU in the all-new Ryzen AI processors, most of the Zenbook S 16's appeal lies elsewhere, like in its gorgeous 3K OLED screen. Still, you shouldn't ignore the XDNA 2 NPU's subtle part in boosting the potential battery life here to a fantastic 13 hours." — Ben Wilson, Senior Editor
Windows Central review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
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"Lenovo's first Arm-based Windows 11 mini PC is a winner, featuring a compact and premium design and plenty of ports, upgradable storage and networking, and a relatively affordable starting price with 32GB RAM and the base model Snapdragon X." — Zac Bowden, Senior Editor
Windows Central review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
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The HP OMEN 16L is a fairly strong, mid-range, pre-built gaming PC equipped with a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU, 16GB of RAM (DDR5), an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F 2025 CPU, and a 1TB SSD.
Best Buy customer reviews: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Skip the custom build process with this ready-made gaming PC, featuring AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, a Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU, 2TB of storage, 32GB of RAM, and a bundled keyboard and mouse.
iBuyPower customer reviews: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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With the entry-level RTX 5060 desktop GPU, you'll have access to DLSS upscaling for improved performance, and 16GB of DDR5 RAM can be updated in the future when prices settle. If you're just getting started with PC gaming, start here.
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Push your budget a little higher, and you'll get the modern variant of the best gaming CPU from AMD: the 9800X3D, combined with NVIDIA's well-balanced RTX 5070 Ti GPU. That, and a perfect 32GB of DDR5-600 RAM with a 2TB SSD.
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"This processor is a fantastic upgrade for those on older AMD hardware, though it does require a new AM5 motherboard." — Rich Edmonds, Former Senior Editor
Windows Central review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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"If you work with 3D rendering software like Blender or anything with a similar CPU load, you should be thrilled with this more affordable, almost top-end desktop offering." — Ben Wilson, Senior Editor
Windows Central review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
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"Honestly, it's hard to find something about this mouse that I don't absolutely love. An incredible vertical (option) that perfectly balances comfort, performance, and design into one superb package." — Brendan Lowry, Contributor
Windows Central review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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"There's no question that this is by far the best gaming mouse Corsair has produced until now, and it is among the best gaming mice you can buy today." — Harish Jonnalagadda, Contributor
Windows Central review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
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"I've discovered a new dimension of high-quality discrete audio without having to rock full headphones while commuting and travelling, with all the features I typically associate with the big-name brands." — Jez Corden, Executive Editor
Windows Central review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
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"The reasonable price and forward-thinking design have it placed as one of the best options for those who need to connect a wealth of devices to a slim offering of ports." — Ben Wilson, Senior Editor
Windows Central review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
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Get access to EA Play, Fortnite Crew, and most importantly, day one Xbox first-party releases. This subscription recently shot up in price, but you can snag it at a discount thanks to Loaded (formerly CDKeys).
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"Razer has updated (this) for the present day with its excellent mouse switch technology, hall effect sticks and an ergonomic design that I would argue is better even than Microsoft's own." — Richard Devine, Managing Editor
Windows Central review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
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"Where previous Razer Kraken Kitty headsets always felt like you had to compromise on something, the Kraken Kitty V3 Pro takes all the greatness of the non-Kitty version and makes it cuter and more customizable." — Zachary Boddy, Former Staff Writer
Windows Central review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
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"Remedy Entertainment crafts a suspenseful journey full of twists, examining its title character in spades. It's a messy, imperfect narrative that doesn't even try to wrap up every plot thread, but delivers a raw, emotional ride." — Samuel Tolbert, Contributor
Windows Central review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
Frequently Asked Questions
Have some questions about the upcoming federal holiday? Here are some quick and easy answers to common Presidents' Day questions.
When is Presidents' Day 2026?
Presidents' Day is Monday, February 16, 2026, the third Monday of the month.
When do Presidents' Day sales start?
They already started! Discounts are live across multiple retailers and branded storefronts, some sharing the theme with Valentine's Day while others have skipped straight to Presidents' Day.
Is Best Buy open on Presidents' Day?
Yes, the physical stores will be open, and the online storefront runs as normal. As always, check your nearby Best Buy store for specific opening times.
Do I need a Prime membership for Amazon deals?
Amazon offers exclusive deals to Prime members, but still has plenty of discounts available for everyone else. You can sign up for Amazon Prime for $14.99 per month or $139 annually (taxes not included). Alternatively, a 30-day trial of its Prime membership is available.
Is Walmart open on Presidents' Day?
Yes, Walmart generally only closes on Christmas Day, and will be open for Presidents' Day. You can use Walmart's store finder to check opening times.
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Ben is a Senior Editor at Windows Central, covering everything related to technology hardware and software. He regularly goes hands-on with the latest Windows laptops, components inside custom gaming desktops, and any accessory compatible with PC and Xbox. His lifelong obsession with dismantling gadgets to see how they work led him to pursue a career in tech-centric journalism after a decade of experience in electronics retail and tech support.
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