Back-to-school season is here, which means you may be in the market for a new laptop. Fortunately, today is Labor Day, which means that major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are offering some amazing discounts right now. There’s a huge selection of MacBooks, Chromebooks, Windows models and more that you can grab for hundreds off the usual price. However, most sales are ending tonight, so you’ve only got a few hours left to take advantage of these offers.
CNET’s shopping experts have rounded up some of the best discounts out there right now below. Whether you’re in the market for something budget-friendly or want a high-end gaming laptop, there’s a good chance you can find it on sale today. And if you’re not sure exactly what you’re looking for, our roundup of the best laptops in 2025 goes in-depth and can help you find the right device.
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Best Labor Day MacBook laptop deals
The latest MacBook Air is our favorite laptop of 2025 and right now it’s only $799 at Amazon. It features the speedy M4 processor with the same lightweight design. And $200 off is no small discount, especially for Apple devices.
If it’s a bigger screen you’re after, the M4 MacBook Air promises that and more. It boasts the M4 processor, one of the fastest processors out there. And it’s even $200 off.
Even though it’s not the latest model, it’s still a great choice for someone who wants a solid laptop but doesn’t need all the bells and whistles, especially if you’re loyal to the Apple ecosystem. It has the M1 chip, which is still perfectly fine, and it’s thin, light and has a silent fanless design.
Best Labor Day Windows laptop deals
The Galaxy Book5 Pro features an Intel Core 7 Ultra processor, touchscreen panel, flexible hinge and a personalized AI assistant. If you’re in the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem, it links seamlessly to your Galaxy smartphone. Right now it’s $300 off but you can also get up to $500 off if you trade in an eligible device.
Best Labor Day gaming laptops deals
Best Labor Day Chromebook deals
What should I buy during Labor Day sales?
As outlined in this roundup, there are quite a few laptops on sale at many retailers during the long weekend. Besides this, there are huge savings across the board, including back-to-school essentials, tech gear and outdoor goods.
Where else can I shop Labor Day sales?
Just about every big retailer is participating in Labor Day sales to some extent and we’re seeing a ton of price cuts across the board. We’re covering tons of places to help you find the best deals no matter where you prefer to shop. Check out our roundups of the top offers at places like Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot and, of course, our live blog with discounts and bargains from all over.
How we choose the best Labor Day deals
At CNET, we have a team of expert shoppers and deal-hunters whose experience spans years of helping buyers understand which major sales and deals are legitimately good and which are more routine. That includes Black Friday, Prime Day, Fourth of July and countless other shopping events. We’ve gotten very good at weeding out scams and superficial savings. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing a deal to show you.
- Real discounts mean exactly that. We look at the price history for all items sold to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is.
- Quality reviews are important for any product, but especially for big purchase items like grills, furniture and appliances. If it breaks the first time you use it, the discount isn’t really worthwhile.
- Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it will only be around for a short while or will only be available for the remaining stock, we’ll let you know upfront so you don’t come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.
