The Best Laptop Deals From the October Prime Day Sale.
With the October Amazon Prime Day sale approaching, there’s both good and bad news regarding laptop discounts. The good news: you’ll find plenty of discounts on these devices right now. The bad news? Most of these deals aren’t worth your time. While you might see significant discounts on laptops, either the brand isn’t reputable or the device is quite old. Sure, the discount might technically be 40% off the original price, but that’s little if the original retail price was five years ago.
So I’ve been looking for great deals that are truly worth the money; even with a discount, a laptop is a major purchase, so I don’t want you to buy something that breaks soon after you receive it. Here’s what I’ve found so far, including small discounts on MacBooks and significant discounts on select MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models. There are also some great deals on Windows laptops, for both casual users and gamers.
MacBook Air M5
If you’re planning on buying a new MacBook Air, you can save a bit by buying it through Amazon—especially on the 15-inch model. While Apple is asking $1,499 for the 15-inch MacBook Air with the M5 processor, Amazon will offer a $100 discount . You can save $150 by choosing the model with 24GB of RAM , but the base model of the 15-inch MacBook Air will be more than enough for most users. It comes with an Apple M5 processor, a 15.3-inch display, 512GB of storage, and 16GB of RAM.
MacBook Pro M5
If you’re looking for a more premium MacBook without spending over $2,000, the MacBook Pro with the M5 processor might be the way to go. It uses the same M5 chip as the MacBook Air but boasts the hardware advantages of the Pro line, including a 14.2-inch mini-LED display, built-in fans, an HDMI port, and an SD card reader. It offers the best of both worlds, but at a better price than the Pro: Amazon is currently selling it with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage for $1,839 , $160 less than the retail price of $1,999.
MacBook Pro M5 Pro
If you need more power, you’ll also find some good deals on Apple’s MacBook Pro. The cheapest option right now is the M5 Pro with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, which Amazon currently sells for $2,351.99 , but many M5 Pro models are discounted. This includes the upgraded version of the M5 Pro with an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU, which Amazon is selling for $2,699 , a $500 discount off the retail price. If you want a larger display, the 16-inch model is currently $2,816 , a $183 discount, and the upgraded model with 48GB of RAM, an 18-core CPU, and 20-core GPU is $232 off, selling for $3,367 .
MacBook Pro m5 Max
If you want the best Apple has to offer, consider the M5 Max. These laptops aren’t cheap, even with the discounts leading up to October’s Prime Day, but if you’re already eyeing these models, any discount is welcome. This 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max with 36GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD is on sale for 15% for $3,499, $600 off the original price. It’s the best deal in this category. Looking at larger models, this 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max is $4,117 , $282 off the original price, for the model with 36GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. If you opt for the 48GB of RAM model , which adds two extra GPU cores, you’ll spend $4,499, $500 off the original price.
Dell 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop
If you need a Windows laptop with a large screen that can handle basic tasks like email, web browsing, and office work, this Dell option might be for you. It features a 15.6-inch 1080p display, 8GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 13th-generation Intel Core i5 processor. Its retail price of $849.99 is a bit steep for what you get, but Best Buy is currently offering a $370 discount . At $479.99, it’s a great choice for most computing tasks—though if you know you’ll be doing more processor-intensive work, this laptop probably isn’t for you.
Gigabyte Gaming A18
This gaming laptop from Gigabyte is a great buy . In fact, PCMag considers it the best mid-range gaming laptop of 2026. The publication praises the performance for the price, especially with the 18-inch 165Hz display. It even offers decent battery life, although gaming laptops typically achieve their best performance when plugged in. While this Gigabyte laptop retails for $1,999.99, Amazon is currently offering it at a $150 discount.
Acer Swift Go 16 AI
The Acer Swift Go 16 AI has a long name, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad laptop. According to Wirecutter, it’s the best-selling large Windows laptop, featuring a crisp 16-inch 1200p OLED touchscreen display, an Intel Core Ultra 5 Series 3 2026 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. It typically retails for $999.99, but Best Buy is currently offering a $300 discount. If you’re looking for a larger Windows laptop with more power than the aforementioned Dell, this is a great choice for $699.99.
October Prime Day FAQs
When is Prime Day in October?
Amazon Prime Day is an annual event held in June or July. The October Amazon Prime Day sale, known as Prime Big Deal Days, is a two-day promotion that begins on October 6 and ends on October 7.
What’s on sale during October’s Prime Day?
With Prime Big Deal Days taking place this fall, you’ll likely see more deals on gaming equipment and home gym equipment. Amazon has already announced some of the 35 categories of products that will be discounted, including beauty, tech, kitchenware, fashion, and home goods. Brands already featured include Shark, Princess Polly, Soundcore by Anker, UGG, Nest New York, Sony, Tarte, Adidas, and Barefoot Dreams.
Is Prime Day held once a year?
Prime Day takes place every summer. Prime Big Deal Days (or October Prime Day) takes place every October. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale takes place every spring.