Score a 20% discount on this already affordable, budget-friendly laptop

Laptops can be expensive, especially if you’re looking for one with all the bells and whistles. But if you’re looking for something a bit simpler, we’ve got a great deal for you. The Asus VivoBook 15 slim laptop is an already affordable option that just got even more budget-friendly now that Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event is just around the corner. At this moment the time has come only $400a steep $100 price drop and a new low price from Amazon on this machine.

You won’t get top specs at this kind of price, but the VivoBook 15 has a large 15.6-inch HD display and a roomy 512GB SSD, which is good for this price range. the plastic chassis also feels a little more premium than other budget laptops, according to CNET reviewer Matt Elliott, and a fingerprint sensor is a nice addition for a budget option.

Inside, the specs are nothing to write home about, but there are “no deal-breaking failures” according to Elliott, with a 1.7GHz Intel Core i5-1240P processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics and 8GB of RAM. Ports on offer include USB-C, USB-A, HDMI and a headphone jack, with Wi-Fi 6 connectivity on board.

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Even though Amazon’s sale event is still two weeks away, it doesn’t hurt to do a little early shopping. Check out our roundup of the best early deals from Amazon’s highly anticipated Prime Big Deal Days sale event.