Laptop and tablet deals: iPads, MacBooks, Razer laptops, Acer Chromebooks, and more on sale
The upside about the holidays: All of the great deals are like a savings buffet. The downside: Gift shopping isn't exactly the most relaxing activity.
Don't worry though, we're here to help if you're searching for a new laptop or tablet for someone on your list. (Or for yourself — we won't tell.) Each week we comb through Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more to find some of the best deals and our favorite picks from across the internet.
Students should be happy with some of the Chromebook deals available from Acer, HP, or Samsung this weekend: They're straightforward and affordable companions that are perfect for another long semester on campus. Gamers will also be happy with the laptops we found on sale.
SEE ALSO: Best gifts for gamers: What to get for the gamer in your life
One of the standouts is the Razer Blade 15 for $2399.99. Razer is easily one of the top names in PC gaming thanks to all the accessories they have, from mice to headsets and just about everything in between. But if you're looking for true portable power, the Razer Blade 15 offers performance on par with some gaming desktops when you break down its specs.
We haven't even gotten to all the deals on iPads, MacBooks, Lenovo laptops, and more. Check out all of the best sales this weekend on laptops and tablets below:
Apple discounts:
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Apple iPad (5th Generation) 128GB Wi-Fi Gold — $299 (list price $429)
Apple iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular 16GB Gold — $429.99 (list price $629)
Apple iPad mini 4 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, 128GB) — $599.99 (list price $729)
Apple iPad Pro (10.5-inch, Wi-Fi, 512GB) — $824.99 (list price $999)
Apple iPad Pro (10.5-inch, Wi-Fi + Cellular, 512GB) — $1029 (list price $1299)
iPad Mini (certified refurbished) — $169 (list price $459.99)
Apple iPad Mini 2 (certified refurbished) — $289 (list price $399)
Apple iPad 3 (certified refurbished) — $155 (list price $499)
Apple iPad Mini 3 (certified refurbished) — $355 (list price $399)
Apple iPad Air (certified refurbished) — $225 (list price $499)
Apple 13.3-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar MPXV2LL/A Intel Core i5 3.10 GHz 8 GB Memory 256 GB SSD Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Space Gray) — $1484 (list price $1799)
Apple 12-inch MacBook (1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core m3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) - Space Gray — $1199 (list price $1299)
Apple 12-inch MacBook Pro 2017 — $1149.99 (list price $1289.99)
Apple MacBook Air (13-inch Retina display, 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 256GB) - Gold — $1299 (list price $1399)
Apple MacBook Pro (13" Retina, 2.3GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) - Space Gray — $1299.99 (list price $1499)
Apple MacBook Pro MLH32LL/A 15-inch Laptop with Touch Bar, 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, 256GB, Retina Display, Space Gray — $2068 (list price $2399)
Apple MacBook Pro MLH42LL/A 15-inch Laptop with Touch Bar, 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, 512GB, Retina Display, Space Gray — $2099 (list price $2799)
MacBook Air 11.6-inch (certified refurbished) — $639 (list price $728)
MacBook Air 13-inch (certified refurbished) — $779 (list price $1,199.99)
MacBook Pro 13.3-inch (certified refurbished) — $1,199 (list price $1,512)
Tablets on sale:
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Apple 9.7" iPad (Early 2018, 32GB, Wi-Fi Only, Space Gray) MR7F2LL/A — $294.99 (list price $399.99)
Apple iPad (5th Generation) 128GB Wi-Fi Gold — $299 (list price $429)
Apple iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular 16GB Gold — $429.99 (list price $629)
Apple iPad mini 4 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, 128GB) — $599.99 (list price $729)
Apple iPad Pro (10.5-inch, Wi-Fi, 512GB) — $824.99 (list price $999)
Apple iPad Pro (10.5-inch, Wi-Fi + Cellular, 512GB) — $1029 (list price $1299)
EVOO 10" Tablet — $59.99 (list price $119.99)
Lenovo Tab E7, 7" Android Tablet, Quad-Core Processor, 8GB Storage — $49 (list price $79.99)
PBS KIDS 7" HD Educational Playtime Kid-Safe Tablet with Android 6.0 — $59 (list price $99.98)
RCA Galileo Pro 11.5" 32GB 2-in-1 Tablet with Keyboard Case — $79.98 (list price $179.99)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8"; 16 GB Wifi Tablet (Smoky Titanium) SM-T350NZAAXAR — $149 (list price $179.99)
Samsung Galaxy Tab E Lite 7" 8GB Tablet — $69.99 (list price $119.99)
SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S2 9.7" 64GB — $347.99 (list price $599.99)
Samsung SM-T560NZKUXAR Galaxy Tab E 9.6" — $129 (list price $197.99)
SmarTab 10.1" 2in1 Windows Tablet W/ Keyboard — $99.98 (list price $179.99)
Laptops $499 and below:
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Acer Chromebook 14 — $264.99 (list price $299.99)
Acer 15.6" HD Premium Business Chromebook — $164 (list price $299)
Acer Flagship CB3-532 15.6" HD Premium Chromebook — $169.20 (list price $199.99)
Dell - Inspiron 11 3000 2-in-1 — $179 (list price $229)
Dell Inspiron 15 5000 (5575) Laptop — $399 (list price $549)
Dell - Inspiron 15.6" Laptop - Intel Core i3 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive — $379.99 (list price $799)
HP 15.6" Touchscreen Laptop PC — $459 (list price $699.99)
HP - 17.3" Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB HDD — $495 (list price $799.99)
HP - 2-in-1 14" Touch-Screen Chromebook - Intel Core i3 - 8GB Memory - 64GB eMMC Flash Memory — $599 (list price $649)
Lenovo Ideapad 320 15.6" Laptop — $279 (list price $399)
Lenovo Ideapad 330 15.6" Laptop — $229 (list price $279)
Lenovo Ideapad 330s 15.6" Laptop — $349 (list price $499)
Samsung Chromebook 3 High Performance 11.6" HD Laptop — $192.85 (list price $399.99)
Samsung Chromebook 3 - 11.6 HD - Celeron N3060 - 4GB - 16GB SSD — $172.30 (list price $299)
Samsung XE510C24-K01US Chromebook Pro — $490.55 (list price $549.99)
Laptops $500 to $999:
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Acer Spin 5 SP515-51GN-83YY 15.6" Full HD Touch — $879.99 (list price $999.99)
Apple MacBook Air MJVM2LL/A 11.6-Inch laptop — $793.97 (list price $899)
ASUS TUF Thin & Light Gaming Laptop PC (FX504) 15.6” Full HD — $799 (list price $999)
ASUS VivoBook F510UA 15.6” Full HD Nanoedge Laptop — $509.99 (list price $599)
Dell Gaming Laptop - 15" FHD — $879.99 (list price $1099.99)
Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Series Laptop — $579 (list price $799)
Dell Inspiron 7577 Gaming Laptop, 15.6" — $1099 (list price $1599)
HP 15.6" Business Laptop — $613 (list price $1499)
HP Pavilion 15-inch Gaming Laptop — $949 (list price $1099)
Legion Y7000 15.6" Gaming Laptop — $1099 (list price $1299.99)
Lenovo ThinkPad E580 Business Laptop — $529 (list price $899)
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 14" HD Business Laptop — $839.99 (list price $999.99)
Lenovo Yoga 730 2-in-1 15.6" FHD IPS Touch-Screen Laptop — $699.99 (list price $999.99)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB) — $799 (list price $999)
MSI GV62 8RD-200 15.6" Full HD Performance Gaming Laptop PC i5-8300H — $799 (list price $899)
Laptops $1000 and above:
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Acer Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop — $1099 (list price $1299.99)
Apple Laptop MacBook Pro 13.3" with Touch Bar MPXV2LL/A Intel Core i5 3.10 GHz 8 GB Memory 256 GB SSD Intel Iris Plus Graphics (Space Gray) — $1484 (list price $1799)
Apple MacBook (12", 1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core m3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) - Space Gray — $1199 (list price $1299)
Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch) 2017 — $1149.99 (list price $1289.99)
Apple MacBook Pro MLH32LL/A 15-inch Laptop with Touch Bar, 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, 256GB, Retina Display, Space Gray — $2068 (list price $2399)
Apple MacBook Pro MLH42LL/A 15-inch Laptop with Touch Bar, 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, 512GB, Retina Display, Space Gray — $2099 (list price $2799)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S Ultra Slim Gaming PC Laptop — $1699 (list price $1999)
ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 Thin & Light Ultrabook Laptop — $1399.11 (list price $1699)
LG Gram Thin and Light Laptop - 14" Full HD IPS Touchscreen — $1246.99 (list price $1546.99)
LG gram Thin & Light Laptop - 15.6" FHD IPS Touch — $1696.99 (list price $1899.97)
MSI GL63 Performance Gaming Laptop 15.6" — $1099 (list price $1499)
MSI GP73 Leopard-636 Gaming Laptop 17.3" — $1699 (list price $1999.99)
MSI P65 Creator 8RF-450US Ultra Thin Productivity / Gaming Laptop — $2399 (list price $2499)
OMEN by HP 15.6 Inch Gaming Laptop — $1181.37 (list price $1299.99)
Razer Blade 15 - 144Hz Full HD Thin Bezel - 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750H 6 Core - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q - 16GB RAM - 512GB SSD — $2399.99 (list price $2599.99)