Prime Big Deal Days is Amazon’s 48-hour October sales event, running from Oct. 6 through Oct. 7 this year.

Some of the biggest markdowns typically land in tech, with deals across TVs, headphones, tablets and more. Laptops are another category worth watching, especially if you’ve been waiting to upgrade an older device before the holidays.

Right now, you can find discounts on Snapdragon-powered laptops, HP models, Samsung laptops and more, with savings of up to 40% off. Whether you need something lightweight for commuting, a work-ready machine or a laptop that can handle streaming and everyday multitasking, there are plenty of options to shop during the event.

Below, we’ve rounded up the best Prime Big Deal Days laptop deals to shop now.

Best October Prime Day laptop deals

Remember those older chips that would make your laptop’s fan act up? Well, not anymore. Apple’s 2026 MacBook Air features the Apple M5 chip, which will keep your laptop cool and performance-ready every time. This option is built for multitasking, from work-from-homers to in-office troopers. During Prime Day, you can save 27% on the 2026 MacBook Air 13-inch.

The HP 15.6″ FHD Laptop delivers dependable everyday performance with an Intel N100 processor, 8GB RAM, and a 256GB PCIe SSD, making it a great choice for students, office work, and everyday multitasking. Featuring a vibrant Full HD display, long battery life, Windows 11 with Copilot AI, and Microsoft 365 support, this lightweight laptop is built for productivity, online learning, video calls and entertainment wherever you go.

Save $100 off this hardcore laptop, which is built and optimized for cloud gaming and comes with a garaged stylus for intuitive input.

This Lenovo gaming laptop can keep up with you on long gaming days. It has 1TB of storage and a HyperChamber cooling system, which means you won’t have to deal with a loud fan, even during heavier gaming sessions.

Another gaming option, this ASUS model offers liquid metal cooling and has a 300Hz display for fast-paced games. There’s RGB lighting, too, plus a removable frame that makes it easier to upgrade the interior if needed, no tools required.

If you need a work-from-home laptop, this XPS 14 works well for both heavy productivity tasks and light scrolling. There’s also an OLED display for all your streaming needs, and all-day battery life means this option can handle just about anything you throw at it.

If you prefer a more traditional laptop that still packs a punch, pick this Surface Laptop. I’ve gifted Surface laptops to my boyfriend and mom in the past, and they both love how lightweight they are, as well as how easy it is to run high-productivity apps like DaVinci, CapCut or Photoshop. The Snapdragon chipset also means your laptop can help you stream or run heavy-duty apps with ease.

I love Samsung laptops for their slim designs. The Galaxy Book is portable, packs an Intel processor and offers advanced cooling for all-day marathon work sessions.

2-in-1 laptops make it easy to convert your laptop to a tablet and vice versa. They’re some of the most portable options, and Microsoft’s Surface Pro is one of the best. I have an older version and use it for taking notes and streaming. The new model is faster, stronger and even has longer battery life.

This laptop is already budget-friendly, but even more so during Prime Big Deal Days. It has a widescreen 15.6-inch display, and the brand says it recharges to 50% battery in just 30 minutes.

Gaming laptops are in particularly high demand during Prime Big Deal Days. This one has a 240Hz display for fast-paced gaming, and the 64GB of RAM makes it easy to multitask and game for extended periods of time.

Another budget option with a widescreen display, this touchscreen laptop charges quickly and has a full numeric keypad, making it a great fit for those who use Excel daily.

MSI is well known for its gaming laptops, and this option has a backlit RGB keyboard, along with ray tracing and a cooling thermal design. The 16-inch display is also big enough to game easily without having to strain your eyes.

This Lenovo laptop has a wide scren display for all your streaming and productivity needs. It weighs just over 3 pounds and boots up in under 20 seconds, according to the brand. It’s also currently on sale for 31% off for a limited time only.

Acer Chromebook Spin 314

The Acer Chromebook Spin 314 is a lightweight 14-inch 2-in-1 laptop with a 360-degree hinge and touchscreen, designed for flexible use in laptop, tablet, or tent modes. Powered by an Intel N-series processor with ChromeOS, it offers reliable everyday performance, long battery life, and built-in security, making it ideal for school, browsing and cloud-based tasks.

The display is a clear Liquid Retina display, and the iPad also has a front and back camera, making it easy to take pictures or video calls straight from the device. It functions seamlessly with the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard, too, giving it 2-in-1 functionality.

Whether you’re gaming or working, the iPad can handle everything you throw at it. Plus, it’s lightweight enough to take on the fly.

This tablet is built to do everything from streaming to taking notes in class with its wide 11-inch screen. The device also has Dolby Atmos-tuned speakers, so you can stream straight from the tablet without having to hook it up to additional speakers.

Your Prime Big Deal Days FAQs, answered

What is Prime Big Deal Days and when is it?

Prime Big Deal Days — fondly known as October Prime Day — is Amazon’s biggest fall sale, offering massive discounts before the holiday rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. October Prime Day runs from Tuesday, Oct. 6 to Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.

Prime Day vs. Prime Big Deal Days

Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days are both Prime member-exclusive seasonal sales with massive discounts on rotating bestsellers. Unlike July’s Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days runs every October as a precursor to the busy holiday season, allowing shoppers to start saving on gift shopping early.

Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop?

October Prime Day is exclusively available to Prime members. However interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits with no strings attached, and gain access to exclusive deals and the convenience of fast, free shipping.

What are the best deals?

From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Amazon’s October Prime Day is the ideal time to save on big-ticket tech, Amazon devices, gift-worthy clothing and beauty and skincare staples, household essentials and many more Amazon best-sellers.

Is it worth it?

Every Prime Day sale is a great chance to score deals on thousands of best-sellers, top tech and appliances and every day essentials, but Amazon’s October event also has great pre-holiday discounts on gifts. Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find the very best items to grab on sale.

When is the next Prime Day?

Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is? We expect Prime Day to return in summer 2027, but anticipate just-as-good (if not better) deals coming this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Follow Post Wanted’s around-the-clock coverage, and you’ll be the first to know about headline-worthy sales. Click here to find all of the best deals.

This article was written by Nishka Dhawan, Commerce Reporter for the New York Post. Nishka reports on the latest tech launches, innovations and trends to separate the best new products from the “AI slop.” Taking the latest technology for a spin, Nishka tests home appliances and tech products that actually improve your life, from vacuums to headphones to gaming gadgets and more – all while finding the best deals and lowest prices. Before joining The Post in 2026, her work appeared in Rolling Stone, ABC, NBC Select, Reviewed and Digital Trends.