Laptop Deals Master Thread

[Shmiel s]

Is it worth another $10 to get an Intel processor?
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/inspiron-15/intel/spd/inspiron-15-3520-laptop/nn3520gmqbh

Prices have changed by now but you can see the difference here
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare/4141vs4754/AMD-Ryzen-5-5500U-vs-Intel-i3-1215U

[searchingFire]

I have a credit card $500 spending offer where I get $200 back.

What is a good laptop that I can buy with this in mind???

These are 2 laptops that I like so far:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-vivobook-16-m1605-16-laptop-amd-ryzen-7-with-16gb-memory-1-tb-ssd-indie-black/6542092.p?skuId=6542092&ref=NS&loc=101

And this one:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-vivobook-16-laptop-amd-ryzen-9-7940hs-with-16gb-ram-1tb-ssd-cool-silver/6565526.p?skuId=6565526

Is this a bad one to get since it's not on sale:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-vivobook-16-laptop-amd-ryzen-9-7940hs-with-16gb-ram-1tb-ssd-cool-silver/6565526.p?skuId=6565526

After taxes and fees as well as the credit card offer, it is $675.

It has Ryzen 9 780M graphics chip inside, tough military standard material, and also allows you to manually adjust fan settings to reduce noise.

Any ideas on this? I have no idea if it has metal chasis as well since it looks silver.

Can anyone tell me a good deal with this credit card offer in mind and what you think of my current findings???

[Chuchum Ainer]

I have a credit card $500 spending offer where I get $200 back.

1) You mean like a credit card sign up bonus? personally I wouldn't put it in my cheshbon, I spend more than $500 on my credit cards in 3 months, so the $200 I'd treat as extra cash, not as like a giftcard to splurge on something with. So it wouldn't affect my budget for a new laptop and how much I view it as costing. That said, each to their own, and treat it however you'd like.

2) After all that, what's your budget, screen size preference, and what will you use it for? Besides the regular stuff, any photo or video editing?

3) Between the two you sent (not sure if you meant to post three) the one with Ryzen 9 is worth $100 more (Much more powerful processor, usbc/thunderbolt, says 300 nits, larger battery, faster ram, etc) the Ryzen 7 though is much more power efficient, so it might be worth thinking if you need that extra power.
FYI, the specs on the more expensive one say the body is aluminum, though I have no idea what "tough military standard material" means practically. The army has specific standards for ziploc bags, are these laptops made from that material? it's military grade.

But generally speaking, I'd think twice about dropping that much money on a Vivobook, unless you get some firsthand reviews from friends. In my friend group there aren't many viviobooks, of the three, mine died within two years, one is still going after 6 years, and one was destroyed by external forces. (not to be confused with zenbook)
for 7/8 hundred dollars you can get a Gram, Yoga, Envy, etc.

All IMHO

[Chuchum Ainer]

3) Between the two you sent (not sure if you meant to post three) the one with Ryzen 9 is worth $100 more (Much more powerful processor, usbc/thunderbolt, says 300 nits, larger battery, faster ram, etc) the Ryzen 7 though is much more power efficient, so it might be worth thinking if you need that extra power.

Truth is, while the specs say no usb c on the cheaper one, the pictures have it. Id go by listed specs over picture.

Seems like there's a basically equivalent one on sale at Walmart for $500
https://www.walmart.com/ip/ASUS-Vivobook-16-PC-Laptop-Intel-Core-i7-1255U-16GB-512GB-Win-11-Home-Black-F1605ZA-WS74/5023779612

[mevinyavin]

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-vivobook-16-m1605-16-laptop-amd-ryzen-7-with-16gb-memory-1-tb-ssd-indie-black/6542092.p?skuId=6542092&ref=NS&loc=101

And this one:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-vivobook-16-laptop-amd-ryzen-9-7940hs-with-16gb-ram-1tb-ssd-cool-silver/6565526.p?skuId=6565526

These should both be plastic. Pretty sure I have gotten the first one for under $500. They are fundamentally the same build model, as well as the Intel flavor brought by Chuchum Ainer.
If you are in the market for a computer, tell us what you want. If you must buy one of these for basic work, you can get something cheaper, as the advantages of these do not apply for basic work. The 780M in the $800 is wonderful if you want to play basic games but you can do better at $800.
Agav - the Ryzen 7 is Zen 3 (7730U) and the Ryzen 9 is Zen 4 (7740HS and runs at a higher wattage. As Chuchum Ainer mentioned, this means the latter will get less sufficient battery life, and for what?)

[mevinyavin]

13" 5000 series Latitude, i5 12th gen, 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD: $600 @ Woot.
https://computers.woot.com/offers/new-dell-latitude-5330-13-business-laptop-1

[mevinyavin]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lenovo-Ideapad-5-15-6-FHD-IPS-Laptop-AMD-Ryzen-7-5825U-16GB-RAM-512GB-SSD-Abyss-Blue-Windows-11-Home-82SG00BLUS/1147612552?athbdg=L1103&adsRedirect=true

Lenovo Ideapad 5 15.6" Ryzen 7 5825U 16 GB RAM 512GB SSD - $500
Very good price for metal chassis

Still on sale.
Review on Intel version here: https://laptopmedia.com/review/lenovo-ideapad-5-15-2022/
Highlights includes 11.5 hours web battery life and 9.5 hours video (on the Intel version!), and space for a 2.5" drive (for cheap added SSDs, obviously).

[AYHG]

Thinkpad e14 Ryzen 7 5700u 8GB upgradable to 24GB, 256GB upgradable, aluminum build for $421

https://www.lenovo.com/us/outletus/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpade/thinkpad-e14-gen-3-(14%e2%80%9d-amd)/20y7006bca

[etech0]

Is this a good deal?
https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-envy-laptop-17t-cr100-173-755c3av-1?jumpid=ma_weekly-deals_product-tile_laptops_20_755c3av-1_hp-envy-laptop-17t-c

[savvydigz]

I traded in a mac to Best Buy and have a 525 gc there
If someone can let me know if there's anything they have in mind.
I'm looking for a laptop that's fast, durable, and will last a while, preferably a good battery life.
I use it for work, not very powerful programs just lots off chrome tabs, Excel, QB,ETC,
I would like to buy a good deal, if there aren't any now I can wait.

[Chuchum Ainer]

I traded in a mac to Best Buy and have a 525 gc there
If someone can let me know if there's anything they have in mind.
I'm looking for a laptop that's fast, durable, and will last a while, preferably a good battery life.
I use it for work, not very powerful programs just lots off chrome tabs, Excel, QB,ETC,
I would like to buy a good deal, if there aren't any now I can wait.

Size preference?

[savvydigz]

15 inch. Can be a bit more or less if it's not the basis for the price.

[mevinyavin]

Thinkpad e14 Ryzen 7 5700u 8GB upgradable to 24GB, 256GB upgradable, aluminum build for $421

https://www.lenovo.com/us/outletus/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpade/thinkpad-e14-gen-3-(14%e2%80%9d-amd)/20y7006bca

An excellent price, but

a combination of plastic and aluminum

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-E14-G3-AMD-Laptop-Review-Affordable-Business-Notebook-with-Ryzen-Power.551070.0.html

[etech0]

Is this a good deal?
https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-envy-laptop-17t-cr100-173-755c3av-1?jumpid=ma_weekly-deals_product-tile_laptops_20_755c3av-1_hp-envy-laptop-17t-c

bumping for the late night crowd
TIA!

[Chuchum Ainer]

Is this a good deal?
https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-envy-laptop-17t-cr100-173-755c3av-1?jumpid=ma_weekly-deals_product-tile_laptops_20_755c3av-1_hp-envy-laptop-17t-c

Same as the last time you posted it

Any thoughts on this?
https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-envy-laptop-17t-cr100-173-755c3av-1?jumpid=ma_weekly-deals_product-tile_laptops_29_755c3av-1_hp-envy-laptop-17t-c

Worth upgrading the ram? $30 to get 12gb and $80 for 16gb...

MY says...

Regular price, more or less.

Does the fact that it's an Envy make it worth $130 more than this?
https://www.costco.com/hp-17.3%22-touchscreen-laptop---amd-ryzen-5-7530u---windows-11.product.4000156739.html

Resounding yes IMHO.

I don't follow prices that closely but I'm still pretty sure the current price ($780 after ram upgrade) is right around what you can expect to pay for a solid/midrange 17 inch.

If its davkeh 17 you'll have to wait for an lg gram or hp envy. And I think the lowest they go is $800

I'm not familiar with other 17 inch options that aren't either really expensive or really plastic.
16 seems to be all the rage recently

[Chuchum Ainer]

https://www.costco.com/.product.4000214181.html

Am I missing something or is this a crazy deal?

$800. Seems it's basically a budget build with extremely strong base specs
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/msi-modern-15-2023
Screen is an acceptable 300 nits and the battery is not awful.

[mevinyavin]

$800. Seems it's basically a budget build with extremely strong base specs
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/msi-modern-15-2023
Screen is an acceptable 300 nits and the battery is not awful.

Doubtful that the i9 will perform better than minimum design standards - how good could the cooling be in a computer this cheap? You can save money by getting something cheaper for regular work. If you need that processing power, you need to buy it in a computer designed to run it full-out.
But on the other hand, if you want the computer with an i9 sticker for bragging rights...

[mevinyavin]

Same as the last time you posted itMY says...Resounding yes IMHO.

I don't follow prices that closely but I'm still pretty sure the current price ($780 after ram upgrade) is right around what you can expect to pay for a solid/midrange 17 inch.
I'm not familiar with other 17 inch options that aren't either really expensive or really plastic.
16 seems to be all the rage recently

Coming later today: a 17" laptop roundup. (Hint: not too long)

[etech0]

Same as the last time you posted itMY says...Resounding yes IMHO.

I don't follow prices that closely but I'm still pretty sure the current price ($780 after ram upgrade) is right around what you can expect to pay for a solid/midrange 17 inch.
I'm not familiar with other 17 inch options that aren't either really expensive or really plastic.
16 seems to be all the rage recently

Ah, didn't realize it's the same exact one. Thanks!

[mevinyavin]

17" laptop roundup
$400 - HP generic 17" laptop. Expect plastic, random missing ports, dim screens with low resolution... in short, budget. Comes with 13th gen low-wattage i5, 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD. You can upgrade it to 16GB for $70. Touch screen for $60. 1080p screen for $40 (non-touch).
https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/ConfigureView?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&catEntryId=3074457345620895819&urlLangId=&quantity=1&color=jet%20black

If you think you may up a bunch of those specs, consider this one for $550, which switches to the more efficient Ryzen 5 7530U, a touchscreen, 12GB of RAM, and a TB SSD. Even the warranty is doubled (aka Costco). https://www.costco.com/hp-17.3%22-touchscreen-laptop---amd-ryzen-5-7530u---windows-11.product.4000156739.html

$700: choice of a base-spec Envy 17 (high-wattage i5, 8GB RAM or 16GB for $80 more, 512GB SSD) or a Vivobook 17 (low-wattage Ryzen 7 7730U, 16GB RAM, TB SSD). These should both be metal, but if you are considering the Vivobook, try to research it (ASUS's model numbers have gotten confusing).
https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-envy-laptop-17t-cr100-173-755c3av-1#techSpecs
https://www.costco.com/asus-17.3%22-vivobook-laptop---amd-ryzen-7-7730u---1080p---windows-11.product.4000153934.html
Note that the Envy is up to a full pound heavier than the alternatives listed (5.5 lbs versus 4.6-4.7 lbs for the other models listed).

A good sale on the LG Gram 17 gets you a mid-wattage i7, 32GB of RAM and a TB SSD in a sub-3 lbs package for $999. It has good battery life in generic tests and even in real life it is quite decent.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-gram-17-laptop-intel-evo-platform-13th-gen-intel-core-i7-with-32gb-ram-1tb-nvme-ssd-black/6559122.p?skuId=6559122

The same price also gets you a Vivobook with a high-wattage i9 but no one needs that, so...

And that is all there is to see under $1200, folks!