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This ThinkPad E16 Deal Knocks Nearly $500 Off, but Only for Today

The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 drops to $1,299 today, making it a cheaper way to score a high-memory, work-focused laptop.

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The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 is available for $1,299 at Best Buy, down from $1,789, but this price is valid only for today. That's a $490 discount on a heavy-duty configuration. This deal also includes the Windows 11 Pro operating system, 2TB of SSD storage, 64GB of RAM and a laptop cooler. Once this one-day deal ends, the price is expected to revert to its original price, so we recommend grabbing it now if you want to upgrade.

This Lenovo laptop is well-suited for everyday professional use, whether you're working through large spreadsheets, managing multiple documents at once or spending hours in video meetings. The 16-inch display on this laptop makes it easier to stay organized without having to switch between windows.

Under the hood, this Lenovo laptop features an AMD Ryzen 7 7735U processor paired with a massive 64GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD. That combo is certainly more than enough for heavy multitasking, processing large files and demanding workloads, and it should stay strong for years.

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The display offers a bit of extra vertical space that's handy for documents, productivity apps and editing. Add in Dolby-tune audio, AI noise cancellation for phone calls, the famously comfortable ThinkPad keyboard and security features like fingerprint protection, and it's clearly designed for daily professional use. If you're not done shopping, take a look at our list of the best laptops we've tested for additional options. And for more savings, check out the best best laptop deals available right now.

Why this deal matters

At $1,299, you're getting a high-memory, high-storage configuration in a business-focused ThinkPad built for regular, long-term use. For anyone needing dependable performance without frequent upgrades, this deal is worth a look.