Skip to content

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site.

Deals

As Laptop Prices Keep Climbing, This HP (8GB, 256GB SSD, Win 11) Just Fell to Almost Half Off

Amazon is letting you upgrade your everyday laptop while saving hundreds on your purchase.
By

Reading time 2 minutes

Laptop prices have been climbing recently, and if that has been holding you back from upgrading your machine, Amazon is offering an incredible deal you don’t want to miss. The retailer has knocked 48% off the HP laptop 15″ (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15.6″, Windows 11), bringing it down from $799 to only $415 today.

See at Amazon

That’s almost half off an excellent entry-level laptop, but there’s a catch. Amazon hasn’t listed a specific expiry date for the offer, but it does mention that it’s a limited-time deal. Looking at past trends, we don’t expect the discount to be here for long, so it’s worth grabbing while you still can.

Impressive performance for basic, everyday tasks

This laptop runs on an Intel N100 processor, which is paired with a modest 8GB of RAM. Together, these offer pretty reliable and solid performance for most day-to-day tasks. These can include the regular stuff like browsing the web, streaming shows, taking a video call, typing documents, working through spreadsheets, etc. Basically, anything that’s not too intensive should run just fine.

For storage, there’s a 256GB SSD that’s roomy enough to house all your important stuff. Think high-resolution photos, videos, a few movies, and maybe even a couple of your favorite games!

You’ll also enjoy streaming and gaming on the spacious 15.6-inch screen, which delivers vibrant, sharp visuals. The anti-glare coating here reduces reflections, which makes the display easier on the eyes. This makes a difference when you’re trying to work during the daytime in the sunlight or even just a brightly lit room. The full-sized keyboard is also quite comfortable to use and nice to have, especially if you type a lot.

Remote workers will appreciate the portability, too. At just 3.64 lbs, the laptop is super easy to carry around. It easily slides into any regular backpack/laptop bag, and won’t weigh you down. The machine comes with Windows 11 Home pre-installed, as well as gets you lifetime access to Office (for web). You can get started with using it right away, without spending anything extra.

On a regular day, this HP laptop costs $799. Today, however, you can grab it for $415 at Amazon, all thanks to a 48% discount. Just note that the offer won’t stick around forever. We’re expecting it to wrap up within a day or two, or but it could end sooner if the stock runs low. If you’ve been looking to grab a solid laptop for everyday use, this deal is definitely worth checking out.

See at Amazon

Share this story

Sign up for our newsletters

Subscribe and interact with our community, get up to date with our customised Newsletters and much more.