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UP TO $600 OFF:Upgrade your tech game during Best Buy's Microsoft three-day sale and Watch Project X Onlinesave up to $600 on select laptops, tablets, and more. But hurry — the sale ends on Aug 18 at 11:59 p.m. CT.

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Our top picks:

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Best 2-in-1 laptop deal Surface Laptop Studio 2 (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, GeForce RTX 4050-512GB SSD) $1,999.99 at Best Buy (save $400)

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Best laptop deal Lenovo Ideapad 1 (Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD) $129.99 at Best Buy (save $120)

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Best gaming deal ASUS ROG Ally portable gaming console $379.99 at Best Buy (save $120)

Back-to-school season is officially here, and Best Buy’s doing us a solid with a limited-time Microsoft sale. You can score up to $600 off some of the brand’s most popular devices, including laptops, tablets, and more.

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The sale ends on Aug 18 at 11:59 pm CT, so you'll need to act fast if you're looking to upgrade your tech setup (without spending a fortune) for the new school year.

Here are our top picks from the Microsoft sale at Best Buy:

Best 2-in-1 laptop deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Our pick: Surface Laptop Studio 2 (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, GeForce RTX 4050-512GB SSD) $1,999.99 at Best Buy
$2,399.99 Save $400.00

Why we like it

The Surface Laptop Studio 2 (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, GeForce RTX 4050-512GB SSD) has a 14.4-inch PixelSense Flow touchscreen display with 2400 × 1600 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s equipped with Copilot in Windows 11, a powerful Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, so it's more than capable of handling homework, streaming, and everything in between.

The two-in-one design also makes it a top pick for students, graphic designers, and anyone else who wants the flexibility of a laptop and a tablet.

Best laptop deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Lenovo Our pick: Lenovo Ideapad 1 (Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD) $129.99 at Best Buy
$249.99 Save $120

Why we like it

The Surface Laptop Studio 2 is definitely one of Microsoft’s cooler 2-in-1 devices, but if you need a cheap laptop, the Lenovo Ideapad 1 (Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD) is a great budget-friendly option. For just 129.99, you can get a brand-new laptop with Windows 11, a basic dual-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage.

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It's not the most powerful machine on the market, but it'll get the job done for basic tasks like web browsing, document writing, and streaming your favorite shows. The built-in Dolby Atmos speakers and 14-inch HD display make it a nice little entertainment hub.

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Best gaming deal

Opens in a new window Credit: ASUS Our pick: ASUS ROG Ally portable gaming console $379.99 at Best Buy
$499.99 Save $120

Why we like it

Schoolwork is important, but everyone needs a little downtime. The ASUS ROG Ally portable gaming console is ideal for gaming on the go. It has a 120Hz refresh rate, a seven-inch display, and an AMD Ryzen Z1 series processor. You’ll also get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free with your purchase.

At $379.99, this handheld console is a pretty sweet deal, especially considering the quality of the hardware and games you'll have access to.

Topics Microsoft