Post Wanted roundup: best laptop deals across Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy

The New York Post’s Post Wanted commerce team has published an updated roundup of the best laptop deals available online, highlighting discounts across major retailers including Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy. The guide, compiled by senior deals reporter P.J. McCormick, spotlights recent doorbuster offers on Apple MacBooks, Windows notebooks, AI‑enabled models and a slate of gaming laptops.

McCormick said the list is updated regularly to reflect shifting prices and limited‑time promotions. The roundup organizes options by retailer and purpose — general use, business, convertible 2‑in‑1s and gaming — and calls out standout models such as Apple’s 2025 MacBook Air line with the M4 chip and Dell’s Inspiron Plus 16 AI laptop for users seeking machine learning and workflow features.

Among Amazon’s featured deals, the 2025 MacBook Air is listed in both 13‑inch and 15‑inch configurations powered by Apple’s M4 chip; Post Wanted describes the machines as thin, fast and suitable for students and creators who value battery life and a bright Retina display. Amazon highlights also include budget and midrange Windows machines such as the HP 14‑inch laptop and the HP Stream 14, positioned as affordable, everyday options, and enterprise‑focused models like the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5, noted for durability and security features.

Walmart’s selections, as outlined in the Post Wanted guide, emphasize value and mainstream appeal. The retailer’s picks include the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15.6‑inch, positioned as a reliable daily driver, the MacBook Air 13.3‑inch in its lighter form factor, and touchscreen options such as an HP 15.6‑inch Windows touch laptop. The ASUS Vivobook 16 is highlighted for shoppers prioritizing a larger WUXGA display for media and multitasking.

Best Buy’s curated deals emphasize convertible and premium machines. The HP OmniBook X Flip 2‑in‑1 Copilot+ PC is promoted for users who want a tablet‑style experience along with Microsoft Copilot‑enhanced features. Best Buy’s list also includes a 16‑inch MacBook Pro aimed at creative professionals and the Dell Plus 2‑in‑1 with a 14‑inch 2K touch screen for compact versatility. Chromebooks such as the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are noted for simplicity and speed.

The gaming laptop section of the roundup highlights devices designed for high frame rates and sustained performance. The HP OMEN 16 is cited for its 2K 144Hz display and advanced cooling; the Lenovo LOQ 15 (15ARP9) with an NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU is listed for players seeking ray tracing and stable frame rates; and several third‑party gaming rigs — including the MALLRACE 2025 and NIMO 15.6‑inch models — appear as options that blend aggressive performance claims with distinct physical design features. Post Wanted’s descriptions emphasize display specifications, refresh rates and thermal management as key differentiators for gamers.

The roundup flags specific feature trends retailers have been marketing this season. Apple’s M4 chip is presented as a generational performance boost for thin and light MacBook Air models. On the Windows side, vendors are increasingly bundling AI software tools and Copilot integrations into hardware — examples include Dell’s Inspiron Plus 16 AI and HP’s Copilot+‑branded OmniBook — to appeal to users seeking productivity enhancements tied to machine learning capabilities.

McCormick, who has covered commerce and curated deals for Post Wanted since 2022, noted that the guide is intended as a practical starting point for shoppers rather than an exhaustive technical review. The article advises readers that deals can expire quickly and that listed prices are subject to change. It also encourages readers to return to the Post Wanted page for weekly updates and to compare retailer return and warranty policies before purchase.

The Post Wanted roundup aggregates models across price points and use cases, from student‑friendly Chromebooks and budget Windows machines to premium MacBook Pros and dedicated gaming laptops with high refresh‑rate panels. It groups offerings by retailer for convenience and highlights salient hardware and software features — chip generation, display size and resolution, GPU model and any integrated AI productivity tools — to help shoppers match a purchase to intended tasks.

Readers planning imminent purchases are reminded that inventory and promotions vary by region and that financing or bundled accessory offers may alter the effective price. The Post Wanted guide concludes by urging shoppers to check current listings and retailer terms; McCormick’s team will continue updating the list as new sales and model releases emerge.