Choosing the right laptop or tablet to give as a gift can be challenging unless you’re aware of how the recipient will use it — everyone’s needs are different. For that reason, our recommendations for the best laptops and tablets to give as holiday gifts take many different laptop users and budgets into account.
The holidays are the best time of year to score a great deal on a new device. Many, if not all, of these laptops and tablets will come with discounts throughout the holiday shopping season. The prices listed below reflect the best prices we found at the time of publication. But prices fluctuate and deals come and go, so we’ll continue to update this list with sale prices as we spot them. If you want more options than those listed below, check out our full list of the best laptops of 2023, where you’ll also find links to our top picks across all categories of laptops.