The Best Laptop Deals Still Valid After October’s Prime Day.
There’s good news and bad news regarding the laptop discounts you’ll find after the October Prime Day sale . The good news: There’s no shortage 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, it might technically be a 40% discount off the original price, but that doesn’t mean much if the original retail price was five years ago.
So I’ve been looking for deals that are truly worth the money; even with a discount, a laptop is a big purchase, so I don’t want you to buy something that breaks soon after you receive it. Here’s what I’m seeing even after October’s Prime Day ends, including discounts on MacBooks and deals on Windows laptops.
MacBook Air M5 (13-inch)
If you’re planning on buying a new MacBook Air, you can save significantly by buying it through Amazon. Let’s start with the 13-inch model . Amazon is currently reducing the price of all higher-memory and storage options by $200, but for most users, the base model with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD will be more than enough. This means a laptop that retails for $1,299 is now just $1,099. If you’ve been considering a new MacBook, I personally think this is the best option.
MacBook Air M5 (15-inch)
While Apple wants you to spend $1,499 on the 15-inch MacBook Air with the M5 processor, Amazon will offer a $200 discount . This also applies if you choose 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 great 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 $2,299 , but you can find other M5 Pro models at a discount. 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 $2,749 , a $250 discount, and the upgraded model with 48GB of RAM, an 18-core CPU, and 20-core GPU is $300 off the retail price of $3,299 .
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 October Prime Day discounts, but if you’re already eyeing these models, any discount will be appreciated. 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 $3,899 , $500 off the original price, for 36GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. If you opt for the 48GB RAM model , which adds two extra GPU cores, you’ll spend $4,499, also $500 off the original price.
Microsoft Surface Laptop
If you’ve been eyeing one of Microsoft’s Surface Laptops, now might be the time to buy one. During the final hours of the October Prime Day sale , Amazon is selling this configuration for $1,399.99 , 18% off the original price. This Surface Laptop features a 13.8-inch LCD touchscreen, a Snapdragon X2 Elite processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It also has two USB-C ports (USB 4), and Microsoft claims a battery life of 20 hours on a single charge.
HP OmniBook Ultra 14
The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 , a CNET user favorite, is currently on sale for $500 off—at least if you buy it directly from HP. To get the discount, use the promo code “PREMIUM500” at checkout, but the price will drop from $1,819.99 to $1,319.99. You can choose one of the more powerful configurations and still get the $500 discount, but this cheapest option comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 356H processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 14-inch 3K OLED display.
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 get the most out of their performance when plugged in. While this Gigabyte laptop retails for $2,099.99, Amazon is currently offering it at a 13% discount, or $263.01.
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.