These are the best creator and student laptop deals I've seen - and no, you don't need a Prime membership to save up to $260 on the Apple MacBook Pro either

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Prime Day might be over, but you can still save big on a student laptop deal. I've been scouting online and these are my top choices for anyone who needs a high-performance machine capable of video editing and more.

Apple has slashed the price of its MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch M4 models, which are now priced at $1749 (was $1999) and $2231 (was $2499) at Amazon.

You'll find a lot of the machines in this round-up feature in my guides to the best video editing laptops and best laptops for engineering students. That's because they prioritize graphical prowess and performance, which are key for those tasks.

If you're looking for more savings right now, head over to our live hub for the last remaining Prime Day deals on laptops, TVs, headphones, and more.

Creator laptop deals in the US

Display: 16in 4K OLED touchscreen
CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070
RAM: 32GB
SSD: 2TB

<p>This is the laptop that had our reviewer Alastair consider switching from Apple to Windows - it's that good a MacBook Pro alternative. Specs are great, particularly the 4K screen with its 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. In <a href="https://todaymegadeals.shop/computing/asus-proart-p16-h7606-2025-review" target="_blank">his review, he said "the quality of the machine is exceptional," praising the speed, quality, design, and robustness of this creator-focused machine.

Display: 14.2in Liquid Retina XDR display
CPU: M4
GPU: 10-core GPU
RAM: 24GB
SSD: 1TB

<p>This 14in twist on the MacBook Pro is a content creator's dream - especially with the advent of the M4 series of chips delivering a smooth experience. In <a href="https://todaymegadeals.shop/computing/macbooks/apple-macbook-pro-14-inch-m4-2024" target="_blank">his review, our reviewer Lance Ulanoff called it "a pro-grade portable that impresses in every area. It's a pleasure to use, and rises to meet virtually any challenge." Other configurations are also discounted on the page, if you want more memory, storage, or a better chip.

Display: 16.2in Liquid Retina XDR display
CPU: M4 Pro
GPU: 20-core GPU
RAM: 24GB
SSD: 512GB

<p>My top pick for video editing, the MBP with the M4 Pro chip is an absolute powerhouse. Our reviewer Matt said, in <a href="https://todaymegadeals.shop/computing/macbooks/apple-macbook-pro-16-inch-m4-pro-2024" target="_blank">his review, it's "one of the most powerful laptops out there, and will make short work of even the most demanding tasks." Other configurations are also discounted on the page, including an M4 Max model for professional filmmakers and animators.

Display: 18in QHD 240Hz
CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX
GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070
RAM: 32GB
SSD: 1TB

<p>The ROG Strix G18 has been one of my top picks for a very long time, kitted out with excellent specs for both content creation and gaming, if you want a laptop for work and play. Our reviewer Alex took the older model for a spin and loved the raw power and "absolutely class-leading speed" in <a href="https://todaymegadeals.shop/reviews/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2023" target="_blank">his review. Expect performance to be even smoother with this 2024 model.

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Steve is B2B Editor for Creative & Hardware at TechRadar Pro, helping business professionals equip their workspace with the right tools. He tests and reviews the software, hardware, and office furniture that modern workspaces depend on, cutting through the hype to zero in on the real-world performance you won't find on a spec sheet. He is a relentless champion of the Oxford comma.

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