The 4 best laptop deals right now: Get a notebook for school on sale

• Current price: $1,600
• Original price: $2,300

Dell has marked down this XPS 15 model by $700, and with the price match guarantee, you might be able to get an even steeper discount if you find it somewhere else for less. It's built with an 11th gen Intel Core i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card. This configuration not only makes this an incredible workhorse for the office or remote professionals, you can also get a decent gaming experience out of it. The 15.6-inch OLED touchscreen produces great 4K resolution, and the 8 hour battery life means a full day of work or gaming without being tethered to a wall outlet.

• Current price: $388
• Original price: $959

Deals like this one don't come too often. You can get this Lenovo Ideapad 3 laptop for just $388 this back to school season. It is powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor with 8GB of RAM. Where it lacks in battery life is made up in the price and storage. You can store up to 256 GB of files, papers and projects on the internal SSD so you never need to worry about finding more storage. At just over four pounds, this laptop is easily portable in your backpack as your make your way to class.

• Current price: $720
• Original price: $900

If you're looking for an ultra-mobile laptop, and don't mind not having the latest and greatest tech, you can pick up a Microsoft Surface Go from Best Buy for a sweet deal. This laptop weighs just under 2.5 pounds and manages to squeeze a 12.4-inch screen into an 11-inch chassis; and the 13 hour battery life is good news for mobile professionals and commuter students who can't stay tethered to wall outlets. The Intel Core i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD are perfect for everyday tasks and projects, while the Dolby Audio-enhanced sound drivers will make music lovers and movie buffs happy by creating crystal clear sound.

• Current price: $380
• Original price: $600

This is a good mid-range laptop for students that can also be used as a tablet because we all like to get work done in bed. It features an IntelCore i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD, which is plenty of power and storage for everyday tasks and casual home use. It uses a USB-C port for faster charging than previous models as well as ultra-fast data transfers. The Bang&Olufsen speakers create rich audio that lends a sort of premium feel to a budget-friendly laptop. And with a 10.5 hour battery life, you can get through an entire day without needing to rush to the nearest wall outlet.