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Amazon's Prime Day event has come and gone, but Fourth of July discounts have arrived in time for back-to-school shopping. We're tracking the best July 4th deals on MacBooks and Windows PCs from all the major brands: Acer, Dell, Lenovo, Asus, and HP.

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I only highlight laptops I've either tested personally or am familiar with, and suggest devices that have deals worth your time. Most of these devices were released within the last year, but if it's older, I'll call that out. Here are the best July 4th laptop deals live now. You can also check out the best July 4th deals on tech, phones, and TVs.

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Apple recently announced price increases across its products across the board, but Amazon has not yet matched its pricing to those in the official Apple Store. Many MacBook models, for example, are listed at lower prices than the Apple Store, but are not listed as "on sale." That said, if you're looking to grab a new MacBook, you might want to buy now if Amazon raises its own prices in turn. 

• Apple MacBook Air M5 (13-inch) with 16GB for $1,298: The 13-inch with 24GB of unified memory and 1TB of local storage is also $150 off the normal price of $1,499.
• Apple MacBook Air M1 (13-inch) (Renewed): $519: Want a fantastic deal on a MacBook Air? Renewed models are just as good as new, but significantly discounted. They have to go through a rigorous quality check before Apple allows them to be resold, so don't worry about getting a defective device.
• Apple MacBook Neo: $699: The Neo upended the laptop market for its fantastic bang-for-buck: you've got a snappy, responsive device that's perfect for students and professionals alike, but smart trade-offs (no backlighting on the keyboard, no haptic touchpad) that result in a competitive price point. 
• Apple iMac Desktop: $1,649 (save $250): The iMac is Apple's complete package: up to 24GB of unified memory, a keyboard, mouse, and gorgeous 24-inch Liquid Retina display all in one box. It's powered by the M4 processor with 10-core CPU for a competent, versatile workstation. 

• Dell Latitude (14-inch) (Renewed): $275: If you're looking for an affordable laptop for work, it doesn't get much better than this. Dell's 14-inch Latitude 5420 has all the right hardware for everyday tasks, working out of the browser, and multitasking across productivity apps. 
• Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (2024): $1,159 (save $40): I tested the Slim 7x with the Snapdragon X Elite and was blown away by its marathon battery. If you like a thin and light laptop that will last for days on end, this one should be near the top of your list. 
• HP Ultrabook (2026): $399 (save $250): This lightweight laptop is perfect for kids, teens, or students with Wi-Fi 6 and 8GB of RAM -- ideal for everyday tasks, email, and staying on top of assignments.
• Asus Vivobook 14: $660 (save $330): This 14-inch is battery-efficient and lightweight, perfect for carrying around all day on campus.  
  

• Asus ROG Zephyrus G16: $1,969 (save $181): The G16 from last year is a whopping $575 off right now to make room for the new model. It's still a beast, though, with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB of RAM, and an Nvidia RTX 5070. Add the 2.5K OLED display with 240Hz refresh, and you've got a complete package gaming PC that hits all the right marks. 
• Asus TUF F16: $988 (save $212): This 16-inch gaming laptop has 16GB of memory and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU for solid gaming performance in an affordable, but very durable, package.
• HP Victus 15.6-inch: $760 (save $365): Looking for a solid gaming laptop that's under the $999 mark? This 15.6-inch has 8GB of RAM and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, making it perfect for gamers who also need a laptop to take to work or school.