Don’t wait for back to school — 9 laptop deals I’d get ahead of impending tariffs

The Trump administration’s tariffs could wreak havoc on your back to school shopping. Although the first round of reciprocal tariffs has been paused, the White House has confirmed that China will face specialized tariffs designed specifically for tech devices like laptops and smartphones. These tariffs could be announced in the next two months, which is roughly when back to school sales start.

That’s why I’m recommending back to school shoppers get their purchases done now. Prices are very low at the moment and every machine I’m recommending below is guaranteed to last you for several years. Whether you’re looking for an AI-based Copilot+ PC or an M4-powered MacBook, today’s laptop deals are at all-time price lows. Below are nine machines I’d buy for back to school or just as your everyday/mainstream machine.

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