Amazon is going all out for this Prime Day in early October, and the laptop discounts are proving it. If you’re familiar with the July (official) Prime Day, you’ll remember that there were essentially zero decent laptop deals to mention. Not the case this time, though, and one offer in particular is totally dominating the competition.
The HP 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop with a staggering 64GB of RAM and 2TB SSD storage just dropped to $769 from $2,799. That is a 73% discount on a machine that blows comparable Dell and Lenovo models with Windows 11 Pro in terms of raw value. This setup hits an all-time low price point, and given how fast these October Prime Day deals have been selling, holding back likely isn’t a good plan.
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Why This Configuration Is Perfect for Daily Computing
It is driven by the Intel Core i3-1315U which is a 13th gen processor with six cores that can turbo to 4.5GHz. For context, that processing capacity means you’re able to have multiple applications open simultaneously without your computer serving as a space heater or dragging along. The i3-1315U is on Intel’s newest architecture which yields better efficiency and speed than previously was available.
But the real showstopper is the 64GB of DDR4 RAM: The overwhelming majority of laptops in this category are lucky to receive 8GB, much less 16GB if you happen to get your way. At 64GB, you’re getting a computer that can multitask like a professional and not even break a sweat. RAM essentially constitutes your computer’s short-term memory, and with all this, you’ll have dozens of programs running in the background, change between heavy programs in seconds, and not see that dreadful “not responding” message anymore.
Old-fashioned hard drives are glacially slow these days, booting up and loading applications in minutes. This 15 times faster solid-state drive will have your laptop from dark to full speed in seconds, though. But what you really care about, 2TB means you’ve got space to store years’ worth of documents and all your applications without ever having to weigh whether or not to delete something. PCIe NVMe is the speediest type of SSD technology, using a direct connection to your processor rather than old SATA connections, which means lightning-fast file transfer and program launches.
The 15.6-inch touchscreen adds an extra touch of convenience that one gets used to after a while. The 1366 x 768 HD screen with 250 nits of brightness and anti-glare coating offers comfortable working in any lighting situation without squinting from light reflections. The micro-edge design minimizes bezels to offer more viewing immersion, and the touchscreen capability makes it easier to navigate, especially for creative software or quick tweaks.
Battery life is enhanced by HP’s charging technology that charges you from 0% to 50% in around 45 minutes. This is important for people who are always on the move and cannot afford to be plugged into an outlet for hours. The HP True Vision HD camera makes video calls clear even when the room is poorly lit, something that has become a must-have in our work-from-home age.
Windows 11 Pro is installed, giving you secure features and business features that the base Home model lacks. The most impressive feature among these is Copilot AI integration, so you have a smart assistant built into your operating system ready to help you with jobs, provide answers, and make your most commonly used processes more accessible. The accessory pack includes an extra $199 worth with a 7-in-1 USB-C hub, 128GB USB thumb drive, and wireless mouse.
For $769 in this configuration, you get a laptop that competes with computers (at least) twice its price.