The best laptop deals ahead of October Prime Day — save up to $900 on MacBooks and PCs

The upcoming October Prime Day sale, set for October 6 and 7, is expected to offer significant savings on laptops, potentially erasing recent price hikes caused by the memory crisis. Traditionally, Amazon's Prime Day has been a prime opportunity to find deals on various tech products, with laptops being particularly affected by component cost increases.

In the past nine months, laptop prices have risen by anywhere from $100 to $950 for many models. While Amazon currently has some limited MacBook discounts, most deals on their platform involve lesser-known brands and third-party sellers, which buyers should generally avoid. Other retailers, such as Best Buy and Walmart, are stepping in to provide substantial savings on laptops.

Notably, Costco is offering the MSI Prestige 16 AI+ laptop with a $400 discount, while Best Buy is featuring the Lenovo Legion Pro 7 with a $1,025 saving. With less than a week remaining before the sale, these deals provide a timely opportunity for consumers to upgrade their devices before the holiday season.