Looking for a laptop bargain? We've rounded up the best laptop deals you can find in the sales right now.
Big manufacturers launch their new range of laptops on an annual basis, even before last years stock has fully sold out. This, plus heavy competition between brands and retailers, means there are always deals to be had. So don't feel under pressure to buy right now, unless you need to.
Not all laptop deals being advertised are as attractive as they appear. Read on for our expert pick of some genuine laptop deals on models that score well in our tests and are on sale for a good price.
Though do check our reviews, too, to make sure a model is right for you. As well as being able to see the results of our independent lab tests, our reviews also reveal which brands are the most [and least] reliable, and which ones owners would recommend, based on our annual laptop owners' survey.
Thinking of snapping up a deal? Make sure you are up to date with the latest news and advice with our winter sales insider's guide.
Best laptop deals in the sales: cheap laptops under £200
Acer Chromebook 311 - £159.99
- MediaTek MT8183
- 4GB of Ram
- 32GB SSD
We like: Portable, decent sound quality
We didnt like:Poor keyboard, touchpad and webcam
This is a surprisingly good device for the price. It may not have all the bells and whistles of a more expensive model, but if youre looking for a budget laptop and can live with the limitations of Chrome OS, its worth considering.
The Acer Chromebook 311 normally retails at around £249 but it's currently on offer at Argosfor £159.99
Read our full Acer Chromebook 311 review to see if it meets your needs.
Acer Spin 311 CP311-3H - £199
We like: Very portable, silent operation
We didnt like: Cheap construction, poor speakers
Poor speakers and screen quality aside, theres a lot to like about this low-cost laptop. This includes its portability [it weights barely more than a kilo and is extremely compact], as well as its two-in-one design.
If youre looking for flexibility over performance, this could be an option to consider.
Its currently on offer at John Lewisfor £199.99. Read our expert Acer Spin 311 CP311-3H review to see if it's the model for you.
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook - £216
- 2GHz processor
- 4GB Ram
- 128GB
We like: Sharp and colourful screen
We didnt like: Poor camera for video calls and weak sound
This Chromebook comes with a detachable keyboard, so you can also use it as a tablet. It runs Google's own ChromeOS, rather than Windows or MacOS, and its cheap, too. So it's not a bad option for shoppers looking for a budget laptop/tablet.
The best offer is currently at Amazonfor £216. Read our expert Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook review to see if it's the model for you.
Best laptop deals in the sales: from £280 and under £400
Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 - £279.99
- Intel Pentium N6000 processor
- 4GB of Ram
- 128GB SSD
We like: Thin and light
We didnt like:Narrow screen viewing angles, mediocre speakers
The Acer Swift SF114-34 is a brilliant budget laptop. Its a great choice if you need a basic laptop with a decent screen that wont baulk at getting some work done, rather than out-and-out speed. While it's not perfect, it's very impressive for the money.
The Acer Swift SF114-34 normally retails at £399 but it's currently on offer at John Lewisfor £279.99 [two-year guarantee included].
Read our full Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 review to see if it meets your needs.
Acer Chromebook Spin-513 - £299
- Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor
- 4GB of Ram
- 64GB SSD
We like: Lightweight 2-in-1 with a good battery life
We didnt like: Poor screen, disappointing speakers
It might cut a few corners in terms of build quality, and its touchpad leaves something to be desired, but the Acer Chromebook Spin 513 is a highly portable device that manages to offer a lot of versatility for your money. And for £299 [25% off the normal retail price] you can't go far wrong.
Check out our full Acer Chromebook Spin-513 review for a more in-depth look, or snap it up from John Lewis[two-year guarantee included], Argosor Currysin their sales.
Samsung Galaxy Book Go LTE - £349
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c processor
- 8GB of Ram
- 128GB storage
We like:Portable, SIM card slot for mobile internet
We didnt like:Underwhelming sound and webcam
The Samsung Galaxy Book Go LTE is marketed at those who want to use a laptop on the go. And with its compact dimensions, this model seems to fit the bill. It has a Sim card slot, so if you buy one with a data plan you can hook it up to the internet when youre away from a wi-fi router.
It has a 14-inch display with Full HD resolution and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 quad-core processor, coupled to a generous 8GB of Ram. Its fine when handling basic office tasks and web browsing, but it's not as snappy as rival models.
It's now on offer for £349 from John Lewis[including a three-year guarantee]. Alternatively you can snap it up from CurrysandVery.
Have a look at our Samsung Galaxy Book Go Review to see if it meets your needs.
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HP 14b-na0502na Chromebook - £399
- AMD Ryzen 5 3500C
- 8GB of Ram
- 128GB SSD
We like: Fast start up, decent keyboard and speakers
We didnt like: Screen could be better
The HP 14b-na0502na has a respectable specs, compared with other Chromebooks. If you're looking for a mid-sized laptop with a premium feel, it won't disappoint. And the current price of £399 is a good one.
However, if you need a laptop for more complex tasks, like batch photo processing or video editing, the HP 14b-na0502na Chromebook probably isn't the ideal choice.
Check out our full HP 14b-na0502na Chromebook review for a more in-depth look, or snap it up from Currysfor £399.
Best laptop deals in the sales: £499 and above
Asus ZenBook 14 UX425EA - £499
- Intel Core i5
- 8GB RAM
- 256GB storage
We like: Impressive performance, gorgeous display
We didn't like: Connecting wired headphones requires an adaptor
The Asus ZenBook 14" UX425EA is designed to be an easily-transported powerhouse. Its 11-generation Intel CPU speeds up tasks and it's compact [it meaures just 18mm at its thickest point] and relatively light [only 1.53kg]. The 256GB model is on offer, so its best suited to non-data hoarders and people who prefer cloud-based storage.
It's available from Currysfor £499, which is £200 off its usual price. Read our Asus ZenBook 14" UX425EA review of the 512GB version of this laptop to see what our tough lab tests revealed.
Asus Zenbook Flip - £599
- Intel Core i5
- 8GB Ram
- 512GB storage
We like: Fast and versatile, decent screen and sound
We didnt like: Poor webcam
The Asus ZenBook Flip 13 has a decent screen, good sound quality and can be used as a laptop or tablet, thanks to its 2-in-1 design. That's because its screen can rotate 360 degrees. Its good specs means it can handle multitasking and photo editing, as well as basic browsing and writing documents.
The fact that it's available from Veryfor £599 [saving you £200] makes it all the more appealing. Read our full Asus Zenbook Flip review to see if it meets your needs.
Samsung Galaxy Book 4G - £599
- Intel Core i5
- 8GB Ram
- 256GB storage
We like: Good screen and speakers, speedy for basic tasks.
We didnt like: Inconsistent touch pad.
This is an impressive and light laptop with a lovely screen and great speakers. Youll need to consider if it can run all the programs you want, or whether youll need a more conventional laptop to get your daily tasks done.
The best Black Friday deal for this laptop is currently at Veryfor £599. It's also available at John Lewis[including a three-year guarantee] for £699. Read our full Samsung Galaxy Book review to see if it meets your needs.
Samsung Galaxy Book 15-Inch - £599
- Intel Core i5
- 8GB Ram
- 256GB storage
We like: Fast performance, screen and speakers that are great for media
We didn't like: Keyboard is cramped
With a 15.6-inch laptop screen, it's a great laptop for home, but it's lightweight enough for easy transportation. If you're looking for a big laptop that can handle tasks and give you a good screen and speakers for video streaming, it's a decent mid-range option.
It's currently reduced from £699 to £599 at Currysand Very.
If you want to see how it fared in our test lab, read our Samsung Galaxy Book 15-Inch review.
Asus ZenBook 14 UX425JA - £650
- Intel i5 processor
- 8GB Ram
- 512GB SSD
We like:Great connectivity
We didnt like: Poor video conference performance
This laptop has a 14-inch display with 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. Marketed as an ultraportable model its relatively compact for a device this size and, at 1.2 kg, its fairly light too. Normally selling for around £729 it's currently available for just £650.
But is it the right model for you ? Take a look at our full Asus ZenBook 14 UX425JA review, or buy it now for £650 from Microsoft.
HP Pavillion 13-bb0003na - £699
- Intel i7 processor
- 8GB Ram
- 512GB SSD
We like: Portable, quick fingerprint ID login
We didnt like: Screen lacks contrast and brightness, poor sound
The HP Pavilion 13 13-bb0003na is a good laptop that can handle a range of tasks well. It copes well with everything from basic office tasks and web browsing, through to more resource-heavy operations such as photo editing.
However, its sound quality is poor, and in other key areas wed expect better from a model normally priced at £849. But with a £150 saving you might be happy to overlook its shortfalls.
Still undecided? Take a look at our full HP Pavillion 13-bb0003na review, or buy it now for £699 from HPor John Lewis[two-year guarantee included].
Microsoft Surface Book 4 [13.5" 8 GB] - £699
- Core i5 processor
- 8GB Ram
- 128GB SSD
We like:Light with excellent speakers
We didnt like: Not many ports, underwhelming web-cam
This is a thin and light [1.27kg] laptop with a great screen. However, it doesn't have many ports - only a USB-C, headphone jack and a magnetic Surface Connect. Although you can buy and attach a dock with extra ports, if you need them.
It's currently on offer at John Lewisfor £699, which is a bit of a bargain - particularly as it comes with a John Lewis two-year guarantee.
Read our full Microsoft Surface Book 4 13.5 Inch review to see if it meets your needs.
HP Envy 13-ba1013na [13.3" 8 GB] - £700
- Core i5 processor
- 8GB Ram
- 512GB SSD
We like:Decent keyboard
We didnt like: Speakers lack bass
This laptop only weighs 1.27kg and has high-end specifications, so it's a good choice if you need to use lots of programs at once, or do intensive tasks such as photo editing. It also has a Nvidia GeForce MX450 dedicated graphics card that should help it to run games.
It's currently on offer from Microsoftfor £699.99, which is around £200 cheaper than it's normal price.
Read our full HP Envy 13-ba1013na review to see if it's what you're after.
Google Pixelbook Go [13" 8 GB] - £729
- Core i5 processor
- 8GB Ram
- 128GB SSD
We like:Fast and light, lovely to use
We didnt like: Poor speakers
Googles Pixelbook Go is a capable Chromebook that offers speedy performance and portability - it weights only 1.05kg and is very thin and compact. As it's a Chromebook, it runs ChromeOS.
The only major downside are the shallow and tinny sounding speakers.
The Pixelbook Go is currently on offer at Argosfor £729, but make sure it's right for you before you buy. Take a look at our Google Pixelbook Go review to see if it meets your needs.
Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021 - £1,199
- Intel Core i7-1165G7
- 16GB Ram
- 1TB SSD Storage
We like:Light, great screen, decent touchpad, plenty of storage
We didnt like: Pop-up webcam isn't great
The Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021 is a premium-priced small laptop that is powerful enough to take on more intensive tasks, such as photo editing. It has a great touchscreen with a 3,000 x 2,000-pixel resolution, so colours are bright and punchy.
Inside its powered by a quad-core, hyper-threaded Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor, 16GB of Ram and a 1TB SSD, of which 814GB is available for use as storage.
The Huawei Matebook X Pro is normally pricey, retailing for £1,599. We found it for £1,199 from Argos, which is a pretty good deal.
That's still a lot of money, though, so read our full Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021 review to see if it meets your needs.
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G - £1,299
- Intel Core i5, 1135G7
- 8GB Ram
- 246GB Storage
We like:Thin and light, adaptable 2-in-1 design, good sound
We didnt like: The screen could be better at handling reflections
The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G has an unusual design, as the solid metal keyboard can be detached from the screen. This means you can use it as a big, powerful tablet.
It's lovely to use - and should be, for the price. Plus has some really useful features such as the excellent stylus-controlled touchscreen.
It's normally an expensive purchase so is a bit of a bargain from Veryfor £1,299. That's still a lot of money, though, so read our full Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 5G review to see if it meets your needs.
Best Apple MacBook deals in the sales:
Apple MacBook Air13 [2020] - £889
- Apple M1 processor
- 8GB Ram
- 256GB storage
We like:Light, great keyboard and touch pad
We didnt like: Not many ports, expensive upgrades
This Macbook has an excellent screen and great speakers, as well as a thin and light design.
Its screen isnt quite as good as the one found on the MacBook Pro and it's not as good in other areas, too. But there are plenty of plus points. If your budget will only stretch as far as the MacBook Air, you wont be disappointed.
Amazonand Veryhave it on offer for £889.
Read our full Apple MacBook Air [2020] reviewto see if it meets your needs.
Apple MacBook Pro 13 [2020] - £1,159
- Intel Core i5 processor
- 8GB Ram
- 256GB storage
We like:Fantastic screen, rich-sounding speakers
We didnt like: Only two ports
This lovely-looking Apple MacBook has a 13.3-inch screen and a robust, all-aluminium chassis. It's a touch heavier than similar-sized rivals, at just under 1.4kg, but that may not matter to you.
It doesn't have Apple's latest M1 processor, though. And you only get two USB-C ports, so you'll need to buy an adaptor to expand them if you want to plug more accessories in.
You can pick it up at Veryfor £1,159. Or if you want a two-year guarantee included in the price John Lewishave it on for £1,187.
Read our full Apple MacBook Pro [2020] review to see if it meets your needs.
Apple MacBook Pro 13, 1TB [2020] - £1,187
- Intel Core i5 processor
- Touch Bar, Retina Display
- 1000GB storage [1TB]
We like:Fantastic screen, loads of storage
We didnt like: Only two ports
It may not have Apple's latest M1 processor, but you do get 1TB of storage - making it a must for anyone with a large film or picture archive.
You only get two USB-C ports, so you'll need to buy an adaptor to expand them if you want to plug more accessories in.
The best deal for this MacBook Pro is currently at John Lewis, where it's on offer for £1,187. Read our full Apple MacBook Pro [2020] review to see if it meets your needs.
Looking to save even more money on a laptop?
If the best laptop deals we feature here are still outside of your budget, don't worry as we can still help you. Take a look at our expert pick of the best cheap laptops - we feature models under £200, £300 and £500.
If you want to spend even less, or if you want something high-spec that won't bust the bank, consider a second-hand or refurbished model. To find out more, go to how to buy a second-hand or refurbished laptop.
Is Black Friday the best time to find a great cheap laptop deal?
While there are deals on laptops year round, the best time to nab a genuine bargain is usually around the Black Friday/Cyber Monday season. These days, this extends through most of November.
Take a look at the laptop market in the lead-up to the sale, though; it can be advantageous to understand how prices change so you can make a judgement on whether a deal is really as good as it looks.
It will also pay to make a list of a few laptops you'd be interested in if they went on discount. That way, when the deals start rolling in, you already know what it is you want and don't get tempted in by other deals on laptops you aren't familiar with.
Check out our Winter sales Insider's Guide for our top shopping online tips, including how to spot fake reviews.
How to get the best deals on specific laptop brands
Laptop deals are available all year round, not only on Black Friday. If you have a particular brand in mind for your next laptop, you need to know where to look. Read our independent laptop reviews to ensure you get the best deal.
Acer laptop deals
You can often find deals on Acers UK website that arent available elsewhere. The website also lists a wider range of specifications on certain models that you wont find on the high street, so its always worth checking here as well as the usual online stores.
Check out our Acer laptop reviews.
Apple laptop deals
Weve found Apple laptops are very often cheaper and available for faster delivery when you don't buy direct from Apple. The main reason youd buy directly is if you wanted a specification [such as a processor, Ram and storage] combination that isnt available anywhere else - but be warned, this way youre less likely to bag a bargain.
Read all of our Apple laptop reviews
Asus laptop deals
Asus laptops are found in a wide range of retailers in various configurations, so its always worth shopping around. The company also sells directly on its website, but its prices are mostly higher than other retailers.
If youre a student, you can get 15% off if you buy direct.
Read our Asus laptop reviews
Dell laptop deals
Youll find the largest range of Dell laptops on the Dell website. If youre thinking of buying a Dell laptop from a retailer, check whether theres a cheaper [or better-specified model] available direct from Dell before you buy.
Dell often has some kind of online voucher code or discount active, so it pays to wait for one before buying.
Read our Dell laptop reviews
HP laptop deals
HP laptops are found in nearly every laptop retailer, but most of the deals youll find are at Currys PC World, with dozens of models available. Most HP laptops go on sale at a higher price, and then are discounted by at least £100 after around a month.
HP also sells directly through its website, so its always worth checking for discounts and voucher codes.
Read our HP laptop reviews
Lenovo laptop deals
Like Asus laptops, Lenovo models are found scattered around the high street and at online-only retailers, so its worth doing your research. Weve often found the best price can be found buying direct on Lenovos website, so always check there before you buy.
Read our Lenovo laptop reviews
Looking for a laptop for less than £500? See our expert pick of the best cheap laptops.
When and where are the best laptops on sale?
You should rarely consider paying full price for a laptop, but just because a deal exists doesnt mean its special. Find out how to see through the tricks of the trade at key retailers.
Currys deals and clearance sales
At certain times of year, Currys loads up its clearance pages with laptop deals. Despite what the term clearance might suggest, discounts on these models can sometimes be very small.
If you spot a discount, do double-check whether rival stores are selling it for less. We've seen laptops initially go on sale for a higher price and then drop to a more regular price.
Currys also operates a price-matching scheme that may not always be as good as it seems. Many of the laptops the retailer sells are exclusive to the store; it might be an exclusive colour or a slight change in specification, but its enough to mean the model doesnt quality for a price match.
Looking to save money in the Black Friday sales? Our experts have selected the best of the Currys Black Friday deals.
Amazon laptop deals
Amazon isnt well known for its laptop deals, but it does have a wide variety of notebooks on sale at any given time. However, many of its best-sellers are actually quite old and some are even second-hand. Its always worth double-checking Amazon in case it has a laptop youre interested in on discount.
Also, be wary of small-brand laptops sold exclusively on Amazon. Weve tested a few and none of them have impressed despite the seemingly overwhelming number of positive reviews from buyers.
Argos laptop deals
Argos often has good deals on individual laptops, so its always worth checking back there occasionally to see whats new. Watch for deals marked as WOW, as these can quite often not be deals at all and simply reflect Argos wanting you to pay attention to a product. Also look for pointers that say Great new price as weve seen in the past that new price can actually be higher than the old one.
The best bet for Argos deals is to look for clearance deals as these are normally genuine discounts.
Deals on laptops for students: sales in September
There are also sales in the back-to-school season in August and September - look out for them at Currys in particular. These are usually on the very latest models that will have launched earlier in the summer, with laptops from £200 to £600 getting some sort of discount.
This is great if youre after the very latest tech, although youll often find better deals on older models if you hold out until Black Friday. Of course, if youre heading to uni and need a computer, this isnt always possible.
See our best laptops for studentsguide for recommendations, including advice on picking the right model for your needs and budget.