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Lenovo’s Memorial Day Sale just started — 6 laptop deals I’d shop

Mother’s Day is just barely behind us and we’re already seeing Memorial Day sales. This year’s Memorial Day is not until the 27th, but if you’re excited to start shopping (or just really want a laptop) now is a great time to shop Lenovo. Lenovo is considered one of the best laptop brands of 2024, prized for both their longstanding commitment to durability and reliability in lines like ThinkPad and IdeaPad as well as more recent forays into extra-portable laptops and some of the best 2-in-1 laptops. As their Memorial Day sale is on, which laptops from their lineup should you consider purchasing? Here are our six favorites, presented to you from the most affordable to the most expensive after sale prices have been applied.

Yoga 6 with Fabric Top Cover — $545, was $860

The Lenovo Yoga 6 13 2-in-1 laptop in dark teal.
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This 13-inch laptop with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage has something unique on its backside: A fabric top cover. It’s a stain-resistant fabric that will bring a unique look and soft feel to the top of your laptop and will give the people that cover their laptop tops with stickers a run for their money in the uniqueness department. If you’re a gamer, you’ll also appreciate the 3 months of Xbox Game Pass that come with your purchase.

ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 — $772, was $1,379

The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 laptop on a white background.
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This 16-inch laptop comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and integrated AMD Radeon graphics card. Supported by 16GB of RAM and an anti-glare WUXGA monitor with a 60Hz refresh rate, you can do some pretty decent strategy gaming on this ThinkPad, though that’s not its main focus. Instead, the ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 wants to get you busy, with a complete-with-numpad ergonomic keyboard, all the ports you’ll need, and WiFi 6E connectivity. An additional chip, the dTPM 2.0 secure chip, will also add extra encryption and security for your work documents.

ThinkBook 16 Gen 6 — $805, was $1,519

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 6 laptop on a white background.
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The ThinkBook 16 Gen 6 is designed to be an office powerhouse and a digital nomad’s collaboration suite. Your work and security are backed by Lenovo’s ThinkShield, a sort of cocktail of Lenovo security features. One particularly interesting feature you should be aware of is the “self-healing BIOS” which can restored information should your laptop become corrupted. When you’re ready for a meeting, your voice input will go through a noise cancellation field to reduce the amount of your background noise your listeners have to deal with. (You’ll still need noise-canceling headphones to reduce the amount of your background noise you have to deal with.) The ThinkBook 16 Gen 6 has a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and a 16-inch WUXGA screen.

Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 — $1,206, was $1,700

Side view of the Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 laptop from Lenovo.
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The Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 is one of Lenovo’s best gaming laptops to be featured in the sale, so let’s get started with the most important points — it has an RTX 4060, a 16-inch 2560 x 1600p at 165Hz screen, 512GB of SSD storage, and 16GB of RAM alongside a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. According to Lenovo, it can run GTA V at 180 FPS and Apex Legends at 140 FPS. Gamers that love the gamer aesthetic will enjoy the four zone RGB backlighting of the keyboard, 3 months of Xbox Game Pass, and WiFi 6E for quick wireless downloads.

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 — $1,775, was $3,229

A press photo of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11.
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The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 combines interactivity with your phone, privacy, and top-tier physical design in one house. If you have one of the best smartphones, you probably aren’t considering leaving it behind when you come to work on your laptop. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 allows seamless transitions from your phone to the laptop with calls and file transfers from both iOS and Android made easy. Privacy features like automatic locking when you walk away and an ePrivacy screen that makes it difficult for the nosey person to your left or right to see your screen are perfect for working on your big project, even at the coffeehouse. Finally, this laptop sports one of Lenovo’s favored designs for thermal protection, with even your keys taking in air to keep the system cool. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 has a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, an impressive 32GB of soldered memory, 512GB of SSD storage, and a 14-inch WUXGA display.

ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 Mobile Workstation — $2,159, was $3,719

Various programs being used on the ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 Mobile Workstation.
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Made for professionals and students that need power on the go, Lenovo’s ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 Intel Mobile Workstation provides a huge 16-inch 3840 x 2400p anti-glare screen and intense overall durability. To get things done, it utilizes a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, an NVIDIA RTX A500 graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and includes a full terabyte of SSD storage. This makes it ideal for using with high-powered software in the lab, field, or classroom.

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Early Black Friday gaming laptop deals 2024 — Asus, Alienware, Lenovo, more on sale
AMD and Intel logos next to each other on gaming laptops.

Update 10/23/24: We've just now started collecting gaming laptop deals for the upcoming event and... we're happy? These deals are looking pretty good and you can get 4K series RTX (laptop edition, of course) GPUs for a surprisingly affordable price already. We're excited to see what is to come in the following weeks, too, of course... but buy now if you wish, there's really no harm in picking up a good deal.

Black Friday doesn't officially begin until November 29. As that's near the tail end of November, it doesn't take a long ponder to realize that the big shopping holiday is quite some time away. However, if you're in the mood and market for a new gaming laptop, you don't really need to wait. Retailers and companies are already pushing out deals on serviceable gaming laptops now. Some of them are even on the best gaming laptops available. So, if you want to get started on your portable gaming journey, there's no need to wait until the last minute, you can get started with these great deals now.
HP Victus 16 — $900 $1,400 36% off

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Quick! Dell’s laptop sale gets you $400 off a Dell Inspiron 16
The Dell Inspiron 15 at a side angle while showing an image of a man and a ball.

Dell has some fantastic laptop deals at the moment, with options for those on a budget and anyone looking to spend a little more too. Dell laptop deals are generally the ideal first port of call for anyone seeking a new laptop, and that’s no different here. Right now you can save $50 on the Dell Inspiron 15 and a massive $400 off the Dell Inspiron 16 laptop. If you’re keen to learn more, read on and we’ll take you through what each model has to offer and who it's a good fit for.
Dell Inspiron 15 -- $280, was $330

With Dell being one of the best laptop brands out there, even its budget offerings are worth considering. With the Dell Inspiron 15, you get all the basic essentials needed for working on the move, as long as it isn’t anything too demanding. This particular model has a 12th-generation Intel Core i3-1215U processor along with 8GB of memory and 256GB of SSD storage. None of that is particularly impressive. You may find yourself needing to use cloud storage to supplement your storage, and it could use a RAM upgrade. However, this is a super cheap laptop. It also has a surprisingly good screen for the price. It has a 15.6-inch full HD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 250 nits of brightness, and narrow borders. That and its roomy keycaps and spacious touchpad ensure this laptop is good for basic needs.

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This Lenovo ThinkPad laptop deal is a steal at 50% off
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 laptop on a white background.

The dependable Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1, which originally costs $1,659, is on sale from Lenovo with a 50% discount that brings its price down to only $830. This laptop is an excellent option for work-from-home employees and students, and it's even more attractive if you can get it at $829 off. It's a pretty popular product that's drawing a lot of attention because of the savings, so if you're interested, we recommend completing your purchase quickly as laptop deals like this usually don't last long.

Why you should buy the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 laptop
Lenovo inherited the ThinkPad line from IBM, and has maintained its iconic look and feel, sturdy design, and business features, according to our explainer on the different Lenovo brands. These characteristics can be seen in the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1, which has been tested against military standards for durability. Its portable design means the laptop is perfect for working on the go, and its 16-inch screen with WUXGA resolution promises sharp details and vivid colors while you're working on projects and watching streaming shows.

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