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Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.Labor Day means the end of summer and back to school -- but not without snagging a good deal on a new laptop. There are some notable sales happening before the holiday, and we're tracking price drops on both Macs and PCs that we recommend personally -- not just for students, but for the office, for creators, or everyday use.Also: The best laptops of 2026: Expert tested and reviewedAll the laptops on this list we've either tested in our lab, gone hands-on with, or are familiar with through testing similar models. We approach testing in two parts: assessing performance through real-world scenarios and industry-standard benchmarking programs. With that in mind, we're confident these laptops are solid picks for a variety of use cases. Also: The best early Labor Day deals to shop now: Save on TVs, Apple devices, and moreThe best Labor Day laptop deals More early Labor Day laptop deals : for $749 (save $940): This 16-inch IdeaPad is a whopping $940 off the original price, over half off from what it originally listed as. It's got an Intel Core i5 processor and 16GB of RAM, making it a modest hardware loadout, but ideal for everyday tasks, working out of the browser, and typical workflows. : $1,499: (Save $500): Alienware's most affordable laptop to date features one of the best builds you're going to find at this price point. : $1,619: (Save $150): 2025's Dell 14 Plus features either an AMD Ryzen AI 5 or 7 and up to 32GB of RAM for a sleek and reliable jack-of-all-trades device. : $499 (save $400): Looking for a mid-sized laptop with a full keyboard and lightweight build? This 15.6-inch IdeaPad features modest hardware designed for basic tasks at an extremely competitive price.When is Labor Day?This year, Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 7th. Many of the sales will kick off the week prior, with early sales starting now.Are laptops really cheaper during Labor Day sales?Yes, because Labor Day is the last chance for retailers to offload certain models before they are refreshed in fall lineups, and ahead of Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales, which kicks off the holiday shopping season.
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