Plenty of laptops are on sale for under $500 for Black Friday

We’ve rounded up the best laptop deals under $500 for Black Friday — here are our top picks:

BEST CHROMEBOOK DEAL: Lenovo’s IdeaPad Chromebook 3 (Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) is ultra-compact, flexible, and fast, not to mention it’s at its lowest price ever — $79 $139 (save $60) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 3 months of YouTube Premium for free

BEST WINDOWS LAPTOP DEAL: The 2022 Lenovo Ideapad 3 Laptop (Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) packs a gorgeous 15.6-inch display and a speedy 11th-gen Intel Core i3 processor, plus it’s the cheapest its ever been —  $399.98 $959 (save $559.02)

BEST 2-IN-1 LAPTOP DEAL: The HP ENVY x360 (AMD Ryzen 5 5625U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is our top pick for a non-Apple laptop and it’s just squeaking in under the $500 mark — $499.99 $799.99 (save $300)

BEST GAMING LAPTOP DEAL: One of our favorite gaming laptops, the MSI GF63 (Intel Core i5, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD), is one of the best gaming laptop deals you’ll find — $469.99 $629.99 (save $160) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus for free

Laptop deals are a pillar of Black Friday every year — and 2022 is no different. We’re seeing plenty of laptops reach record-low prices, with many dipping below the $500 mark. If you’re in the market for a new portable computing device (or have someone on your list who is), there’s no reason to wait. These are the best prices of the season.

Unfortunately for Apple fanatics, the lowest MacBook price you’ll find is $799.99, unless you opt for a refurbished model. PC and Chromebook users, on the other hand, can easily upgrade without spending more than $500. Whether you’re a Samsung enthusiast, an HP devotee, or a Lenovo lover, there’s a Black Friday deal for you. There are even a couple of high-end gaming laptops from MSI and HP that have dropped their prices below 500 bucks for the holiday.

Here are our top picks for the best laptop deals under $500, sorted out for your shopping convenience. Pro tip: if you see something you like, hop on it. There’s no telling how long these discounts will be around (or how long they’ll be in stock).

Chromebooks under $500

Why we like it

An IdeaPad Chromebook 3 for under $80 — what’s not to love? Sure, it doesn’t have the clearest, crispest display, but the price and portability easily make up for that. It’s a great budget pick for kids, teens, and even adults who are just looking for a computing device that can surf the web, take video calls for work, and respond to emails. Bonus: it comes with six months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and three months of YouTube Premium for free.

More Chromebooks under $500

HP 11.6-inch Chromebook (AMD A4, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC) — $79 $98 (save $19)

Asus Chromebook C223 (Intel Celeron N3350, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC) — $120 $249.99 (save $129.99)

Lenovo Chromebook 3 (Mediatek MT8183, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $149 $319 (save $170) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 3 months of YouTube Premium for free

Lenovo Chromebook S330 (MediaTek MT8173C, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $160 $279.99 (save $119.99)

Acer Chromebook 314 (Intel Celeron N4000, 4GB LPDDR4, 64GB eMMC) — $221.99 $309.99 (save $88)

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 (Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) — $309.99 $449.99 (save $140)

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 (Intel Celeron 5205U, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $419 $549 (save $130) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 3 months of YouTube Premium for free

Windows laptops under $500

Why we like it

The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is a solid laptop with a large 15.6-inch display, a powerful 11th Gen Intel Core i3 processor, plenty of ports for convenience (two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one USB 2.0 Type-A, one HDMI, one Combination Audio Jack, and one Multi-format SD Media Card Reader), and a decent 8GB RAM. Its usual price rivals that of the base model MacBook Air with similar features, but its Black Friday sale price blows any MacBook deal out of the water with nearly 60% off.

More Windows laptop deals under $500

Lenovo 14-inch Ideapad 1i (Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB Memory, 64GB eMMC) —$99.99 $249.99 (save $150)

ASUS 14-inch E410 (Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $99.99 $249.99 (save $150) + 6 months of Norton 360 Deluxe for free

ASUS 14-inch E410 (Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) — $149.99 $349.99 (save $200) + 6 months of Norton 360 Deluxe for free

Acer Aspire 5 A515-56-32DK Slim Laptop (Intel i3-1115G4, 4GB DDR4, 128GB SSD) — $249.99 $379.99 (save 34%)

Lenovo Ideapad 3i (Intel Core i3-1115G4, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus for free

ASUS VivoBook 15 F515 (Intel i3-1115G4, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) — $299.99 $449.99 (save $150)

Dell Inspiron 3511 (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $379.99 $599.99 (save $220) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus for free

Acer Aspire 5 A515-45-R74Z Slim Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Radeon Graphics, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $389.99 $529.99 (save $140)

HP 15.6-inch Touch-Screen Laptop (Intel Core i5, 12GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $399.99 $629.99 (save $230) + get 6 months of Norton 360 Deluxe for free

2022 Lenovo IdeaPad 3i (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $479.99 $649.99 (save $170)

ASUS VivoBook Pro 14 OLED (Intel Core i5, Intel Iris Xe, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $499 $599 (save $100)

2-in-1 laptops under $500

Why we like it

The HP Envy x360 is our top pick for a non-Apple laptop due to its powerful processor, port options (two USB 3.1 Type A, two USB 3.1 Type C, one HDMI), and vibrant 15.6-inch touch-screen display. It quickly goes from laptop mode to tablet mode in seconds and can be a solid companion for both work and play. This configuration isn’t the most expansive option, but you’ll still get 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD, which is pretty standard. Plus, included in the $500 price is a six-month Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus subscription.

More 2-in-1 laptop deals under $500

Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook (Mediatek MT8183, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $99 $179 (save $80) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 3 months of YouTube Premium for free

HP Chromebook x360 (Intel Celeron N4120, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $179 $299 (save $120)

HP Chromebook x360 (Intel Celeron N4000, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC) — $254 $419.99 (save $165.99)

ASUS VivoBook Flip (Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB SSD) — $269.99 $354.99 (save $85)

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i (Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) — $269.99 $429.99 (save $160)

HP Pavilion x360 14-inch Touch-Screen Laptop (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $499.99 $829.99 (save $330)

Gaming laptops under $500

Why we like it

A decent gaming laptop for under $500 is practically unheard of outside of Black Friday. In other words, you should definitely grab it while it’s available. The MSI GF63 is one of our top picks for a lightweight gaming laptop. It’s speedy, packs all the right components, and is ideal for gaming on the go. Plus, it comes with six months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus for no extra cost.

More gaming laptops under $500

HP Victus 15 (Intel Core i5, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $479.99 $799.99 (save $320) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus for free