I've found 6 of the best laptop deals on sale right now — Acer, Dell, Apple, and more from $159

Even though it's a quiet time of the year when it comes to sales events, there are actually a decent number of laptop deals available right now. As someone who searches regularly to keep TechRadar's guides up-to-date, even I'm a little surprised by what's on offer at the minute. But it's good news if you're shopping for a device, so here are the 6 best laptop deals I'd recommend for multiple needs and budgets.

I'm starting with this Dell 15 Laptop at Dell for $329.99 (was $499.99), which I think is the best value entry-level option for light use and regular daily tasks. It has all the essentials you need at an affordable price, including an AMD Ryzen 3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a respectable 512GB SSD for storage.

For a more powerful option, I really like this Asus Vivobook 14 at Best Buy for $449.99 (was $749.99). This slim and modern machine boasts one of the latest Snapdragon X processors that offer terrific performance and efficiency, and battery life of up to 29 hours.

I also want to shout out the MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) at Amazon for $949 (was $1,099). This is the biggest discount yet on Apple's brand-new laptop, which we scored an impressive 4.5 stars in our review, calling it an excellent iteration on its already well-loved predecessor.

Check out all my top picks in detail below, including a basic Chromebook if you want a much cheaper option, as well as other good-value devices from the current spring sale at Dell.

Today's best laptop deals — quick links

• Acer Chromebook 315: was $179 now $159 at Walmart
• Dell 15 Laptop: was $499.99 now $329.99 at Dell
• Asus Vivobook 14: was $749.99 now $449.99 at Best Buy
• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3: was $749.99 now $549.99 at Best Buy
• Dell 14 Plus Laptop: was $1,219.99 now $749.99 at Dell
• MacBook Air 13-inch (M5): was $1,099 now $949 at Amazon

Today's 6 best laptop deals