Dealmaster: The best deals on Intel laptops End-shutdown


Valentina Palladino

Whether you need a lightweight laptop with long battery life or something more powerful with discrete graphics, we’ve found savings in a variety of laptop form factors. Most of the laptops on our list come with Intel’s 12th generation mobile processor and some include discrete GPUs.

Although it’s on the higher end of the price spectrum, the best deal we’ve found is on Dell’s XPS 15 laptop, which is available for $500 off its retail price. This versatile laptop may seem buttoned-down on its appearance, but it has the power inside to do double duty as a mobile workstation or gaming rig. Another solid deal is in the works Lenovo Yoga 7ia convertible laptop that packs a 16-inch display and a 12th-gen Core i5 processor — the laptop is on sale for $600. Check out our full list below for the best savings on Intel-powered laptops .

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13.5-inch for $1,100 ($1,300) in best Buy: This Intel Evo laptop comes with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8 GB of memory, and a 512 GB solid state drive. Available in a “sage” color scheme, the Surface Laptop 5 gets a whopping $200 off.

Lenovo Yoga 7i 16-inch 2-in-1 for $600 ($1,000) in best Buy: The Yoga 7i is a touchscreen convertible laptop that gives you the flexibility of a laptop and a tablet in a single form factor. It comes with 8 GB of memory, a 12th generation Intel Core i5 processor, and 256 GB of storage. Due to its larger form factor, complete with a 16-inch screen, this Yoga also has a number pad, perfect for those who live inside spreadsheets.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ with Black Type Cover for $700 ($930) in best Buy: This isn’t the latest Surface tablet from Microsoft, but it still gets the job done for those who prefer a detachable form factor. Surface Pro 7+ packs an 11th Gen Intel Core i3 processor, 8GB of memory, and 128GB of storage in a thin and light design with built-in kickstand. Although the Type Cover is often sold separately, this deal not only saves $230 off the retail price, but it’s included in the keyboard folio.

Acer Predator Helios 300 with RTX 3060 for $1,200 ($1,500) in best Buy: Acer’s Predator Helios is a solid gaming laptop with a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics, 16GB of memory, and a 512GB solid-state drive. Gamers will appreciate the 15.6-inch FHD display with a 165Hz refresh rate and G-Sync compatibility, along with 100% coverage of the sRGB color space. A solid $300 discount makes this laptop more affordable if you’re looking to upgrade your mobile gaming rig.

Dell XPS 15 with OLED touchscreen for $2,300 ($2,800) in best Buy: This premium Dell XPS 15 laptop comes packed with features, including a 3.5K OLED touchscreen, 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor, 32GB of memory, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics, and 1TB of solid-state storage. . With its discrete GPU and sleek, professional design, the XPS 15 is versatile and powerful enough to double as an office workhorse and gaming rig.

MSI Vector Gaming Laptop with Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti for $1,800 ($2,300) in best Buy: Whether you need a mobile workstation or a powerful gaming rig, MSI’s Vector laptop ticks a lot of boxes, including its 12th Gen Intel Core i7 HX processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics, 32GB of memory and 1TB of solid state storage.

Asus ZenBook Flip 2-in-1 with OLED touchscreen for $1,200 ($1,400) in best Buy: This ZenBook platform comes with some nice features often found on more expensive laptops, such as a 15.6-inch OLED touchscreen that packs 2880×1620 pixels, a dedicated number pad, and discrete graphics. ZenBook Flip is a convertible laptop that comes with a 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, Intel Arc A370M discrete graphics, 16GB of memory, and a 1GB solid-state drive.

Dell XPS 13 Plus Touchscreen Laptop for $1,350 ($1,650) in best Buy: The XPS 13 has been a favorite among fans and critics alike, and the new Plus takes it to the next level with an even slimmer and more compact minimalist design. If you’re considering Dell’s statement laptop, you should also keep in mind some new design elements that were added to the Plus model, such as capacitive touch buttons that replace the row of function keys and the limitation of only two Thunderbolt 4 ports. Otherwise, you’ll get an Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and a touchscreen-capable WUXGA (not OLED) display.

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