The Black Friday weekend might be over, but Cyber Monday is here and the laptop deals have been coming in thick and fast.
I’ve found some enticing discounts from top brands such as Apple, Microsoft, Dell and Asus, but you’ll want to be quick to secure these deals, as they won’t be around for long, with many offers ending at midnight tonight (2 December).
The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales see prices drop on laptops across every price bracket, whether you’re after the latest MacBook, a portable gaming powerhouse or a deal on a cheap Chromebook.
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As IndyBest’s resident laptop nerd, I’ve been covering the Black Friday sale for years. I only recommend laptops I’ve tested and from the brands I trust, so you can be sure that these savings are genuine. Our expert shoppers are also busily rounding up discounts on everything from Amazon devices, TVs and iPads to electric toothbrushes, mattresses and more – so keep checking in for new deals.
Best laptop deals in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales
Dell XPS 15: Was £1,149, now £929, Dell.com
The Dell XPS 15 is one of the best laptops you can buy, and right now you can get £200 off some configurations in the Dell Black Friday Sale. This powerhouse of a Windows laptop runs on a 13th-generation Intel chip, giving it unbeatable versatility and performance whether you’re burning through processor-intensive projects on the go or kicking back with Netflix on the couch.
MacBook air (13.6in, M2, 2022): Was £899, now £749, Johnlewis.com
Here’s a £150 saving on the previous generation MacBook air, which launched in 2022 with the then-latest M2 processor. Still a blisteringly fast machine, the thin, lightweight, 13in laptop is now the cheapest device in the MacBook air range.
MSI Katana A15 gaming laptop: Was £1,299, now £849, Currys.co.uk
The MSI Katana A15 is a fast and affordable gaming laptop, with enough performance to handle the newest releases with the graphics settings cranked way up. It runs on the Nvidia RTX 4060, one of the best mobile GPUs you’ll find, and a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor backed up with 16GB of RAM. At £849 in the Black Friday sale, it’s a bargain.
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 FE: Was £749.99, now £429.99, Box.co.uk
Samsung’s Galaxy Book range of laptops usually comes in a little too expensive to recommend, but this deal price on the more affordable ‘FE’ edition makes it a great choice. You get an all-day battery life, fast charging and impressive all-round performance for productivity and creative tasks, while the premium build quality, lightweight materials and generous port selection put more expensive laptops to shame.
Lenovo IdeaPad 5: Was £749.99, now £449.99, Box.co.uk
There’s £300 off the Lenovo IdeaPad slim 5, a thin and lightweight mid-range Windows laptop running on a decently powerful 13th generation Intel processor. The 16in screen is great for working with multiple windows, while the thin bezels and raised webcam gives you plenty of screen space to play around with.
Asus Vivobook 14: Was £249.99, now £149.99, Amazon.co.uk
The affordable but well-designed Asus Vivobook 14 has £100 off at Amazon. The 14in is perfect for light office work, a school laptop and basic tasks, and the battery-efficient Intel Celeron chip gives it enough performance for streaming entertainment. You get a year of Microsoft 365 included, too.
Lenovo yoga slim 7X: Was £1,299.99, now £1,039.99, Lenovo.com
While I haven’t tested this exact model, I am a big fan of Lenovo. So much so, that the brand’s yoga slim 7 featured in my guide to 2024’s best laptops, where I praised its “excellent performance, long battery life, and comfortable typing experience” – all features you’ll find in the upgraded 7X, now with £250 off. With the 7X you’ll also find a 3K OLED touchscreen, Intel i9 processor and 1TB SSD.
Asus Vivobook 15: Was £699, now £329, Very.co.uk
Thanks to Very, you can snap up the Asus vivobook 15 for less than £350. When I reviewed this laptop, I found its Intel Core i5 processor is great for everyday use cases, such as taking notes, web browsing and researching, but is also just about powerful enough to cope with photo editing, audio engineering and graphic design. However, the cherry on the cake was the high-definition screen and slim bezels, which make the vivobook 15 ideal for streaming, too.
Surface Laptop 4: Was £1,999, now £699.97, Laptopsdirect.co.uk
The Surface Laptop 4 range is now two generations old, but this huge clearance deal on the top-spec configuration of Microsoft’s 2021 laptop still offers excellent performance thanks to a powerful Intel Core i7 chip and 16GB of RAM. Priced at £2,000 when it launched, it’s now cheaper than the entry-level version of the most recent Surface Laptop devices.
Asus Chromebook plus CX34: Was £429, now £269, Very.co.uk
Our top pick of the Chromebooks, the CX34 features in our round-up of the best laptops of 2024. This model is one of the better examples of the form, pairing a sleek minimalist design with sensible specifications. Developed in partnership with Google, it’s specced to match a decent entry-level Windows laptop with an Intel Core i3 processor backed up by 8GB of RAM. Higher configurations are available if you want even better performance.
Apple Macbook Air M3: Was £1099, now £849, Very.co.uk
In my review of the best laptops for 2024, the macbook air M3 was my pick for the best Apple model. I’m not the only one who loves it either as IndyBest tech expert David Phelan also wrote a dedicated review of the device, in which he praised its display as “one of the best around”. He said: “The Air’s speed and battery life are outstanding and more than enough for almost everyone. In fact, the Apple MacBook Air is the best general-use laptop you can buy, with gorgeous looks, weight and thickness that are the ultimate in portability, and deeply impressive performance.” Tempted? I thought so. Secure yours with more than £200 off, today.
Apple MacBook Pro M3, 14in: Was £2,300, now £1,999, Currys.co.uk
Reduced by £300, Apple’s MacBook Pro M3 proved popular with tech expert David, who praised everything from its “exceptional processor” to its “longer battery life.” For those who are design-focused, you’ll love the new space black hue, while gamers will make good use of what David characterised as its “sumptuous keyboard and immersive sound and display”.
MSI Prestige 14 evo: Was £699, now £499, Currys.co.uk
Laptops don't have to break the bank to be good, especially not during this sales weekend. My favourite budget laptop just got even more affordable thanks to Cyber Monday’s discounts. Now with £200 off, this MSI laptop blew me away with its durable sturdy design and top-notch external monitor connections. In my review, I wrote: “The latest MSI Prestige 14 evo switches to the energy-efficient Intel Core Ultra processor with 16GB of RAM, giving it great all-round performance for business users and everyday tasks.” The brand also claims the laptop has “military-grade” durability, so a great pick for the accident-prone, too.
When will Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals end?
Black Friday falls the day after Thanksgiving in the US, meaning this year the mammoth sale kicked off on Friday 29 November. Lasting a full four days, the deals will end on Cyber Monday (2 December 2024), at midnight – so, you’d better be quick!
Why trust IndyBest’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday laptop deals coverage
Our team of shopping experts have been covering Black Friday and other online sales for years. As well as tracking prices and knowing how to spot a good deal from a bad one, I spend all year testing and reviewing new and existing laptops, to bring you recommendations on tech I think you’ll love.
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