Best Laptop Deal of the Day: $320 Off an Already Budget-Friendly HP 15z

“Cheap” isn’t always a bad thing. When searching for a laptop that can do just the bare necessities—email, web browsing, document processing—you probably won’t want to spend high-end-gaming-laptop amounts of money on that purchase. We get that. That’s why we’ve found an affordable configuration that doesn’t sacrifice usability or build quality: the HP 15z, which rings up just under $400 on sale. This 15.6-inch laptop can handle your day-to-day computing tasks, but if you’re looking for something that can run video games or resource-heavy programs, this isn’t it. Read on to see if the HP 15z is the laptop for you.

Our expert reviewed a similar HP 15z configuration with more RAM and a less powerful CPU in 2023 and praised its affordable starting price and good battery life. Built for function over form, this laptop can “deliver all the hardware you need for basic home use or homework,” per our reviewer; however, being a budget model, the HP 15z will lack certain creature comforts like a backlit keyboard, and the chassis is made entirely from plastic. This will not be a dealbreaker for some, but it’s worth calling out for those with different needs.

As configured, the HP 15z includes an HD display that can be upgraded to the sharper FHD for just a $50 upcharge, which still leaves your total at checkout well under $500, and will cost less than adding a monitor. It also comes in a bevy of color options—Moonlight Blue, Natural Silver, Pale Rose Gold, and many more—if you can spare an additional $19, and that small change will help this build look more premium. Whether you customize the specs (we think the 1080p display is worth the upcharge) or order this laptop as-configured, know that the HP 15z will serve a casual user well, and at a whopping 45% off retail, you’d be hard pressed to find a better cheap daily driver.

(Credit: Joseph Maldonado)

Don’t forget to check out yesterday’s Best Laptop Deal of the Day for April 21.

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About Jade Chung-Lee

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When she isn’t perusing online stores for deals, Jade enjoys playing video games (mostly JRPGs and roguelikes), sorting board game components neatly into containers, and building Gundam models. Her love of electronics has persisted through her youth and has resulted in a collection of gaming peripherals including keyboards and controllers, scale figures, and art work. Jade lives in blissful harmony with her wife, cat, and two chinchillas—as well as a host of houseplants.

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