Like it or not, summer and the back-to-school season are winding down. For many of us, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. But Labor Day is also a great time to shop for discounts on everything from big-ticket items like mattresses and TVs to everyday essentials like kitchen appliances. The good news is, whatever you’re looking for, you don’t have to pay the full price for it right now — including laptops.
Most of the biggest retailers have slashed the prices on some of our favorite laptops as part of their Labor Day sales. CNET’s shopping experts have rounded up the best bargains on budget-friendly options and high-end models alike to help you save big on a new laptop. Be sure to check back as we’ll be updating this page regularly to bring you the latest offers on everything from MacBooks to Samsung Galaxy Books to Lenovo IdeaPads.
Still unsure which laptop is right for your needs? 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.
- Apple M4 16-inch MacBook Pro: $2,229 (save $270). With a big screen and the incredibly fast M4 Pro processor, this laptop has all the bells and whistles.
- Apple M4 14-inch MacBook Pro: $1,299 (save $300). If you want the performance of the Pro in a more portable size, you can save $300 on this model right now.
- MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 1TB): $2,849 (save $350). The M4 Max MacBook Pro is Apple’s most powerful option and this model comes with a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display.
- Apple M3 13-inch MacBook Air: $899 (save $400). Although it’s a gen older with the M3 chip, it’s still a huge performance improvement over the M1, especially at this price.
- MacBook Air 13-inch (M1, 256GB): $599 (save $50). Incredible performance and vibrant display in a sleek, portable 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. Deals are being added every day, so be sure to stay updated with this page as we tell you what the hottest new drops are.
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.
