Best Laptop Deals In The Sales
Big manufacturers launch their new laptop ranges on an annual basis, even before the previous year’s stock has fully sold out. This, along with heavy competition between brands and retailers, means there are usually good deals around. And if there's not something that catches your eye this month, there are always new laptop deals around the corner.
But not all deals are as attractive as they might first appear. Read on for our expert pick of some genuine deals on models that score well in our tests and are on sale for a good price.
Do check our reviews, too, to make sure a model is right for you. As well as telling you 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.
Whatever your budget, our lab tests reveal which models are worth your money and which aren't. See our expert pick of the best laptops for 2022.
Laptop deals in sales: from £200 to £499
Asus Flip CM3200FM Chromebook, £249
- MediaTek Kompanio 820
- 4GB Ram
- 64GB SSD
We like: For the price, it's fast enough for basic tasks
We don't like: Underwhelming screen
A lightweight (1.13kg), touch screen Chromebook – so named as you can 'flip' the keyboard section around and use it as a tablet.
As with many Chromebooks, it isn't the most powerful PC but is fine for the basics – such as emailing or carrying out simple school work.
This month's £249 deal sees a saving of £100.
Read our full Asus Flip CM3200FM Chromebook review to see what we thought of it.
Buy it from Currys for £249.
Acer Chromebook Spin 513, £299.99
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
- 4GB Ram
- 64GB SSD
We like: Versatile and portable
We don't like: Underwhelming screen
Its 2-in-1 design means you can use it as a standard PC – or as a tablet-like touch screen device with the keyboard flipped over and used as a stand.
Its compact measurements and 1.13kg weight mean this Chromebook can comfortably join you when you're away from home.
For a budget Chromebook for basic tasks, this month's £299.99 deal is a good offer – saving £100.
Read our full Acer Chromebook Spin 513 review to see if it's right for you.
It's currently on offer from John Lewis for £299.99.
Want to make sure you buy the best laptop for your budget? Use our expert laptop reviews to quickly find the right model.
Samsung Galaxy Book 2, £499
- Intel Core i3-1215U
- 8GB Ram
- 256GB SSD
We like: Large screen
We don't like: Build quality could be better
Because of its large screen size, this could be a good one to consider if you need a PC you primarily use at home. But you can take it out, too, when you need to, as it's pretty slim and weighs 1.54kg.
Typically selling for around £599, it's currently on offer for £499.
Read our full Samsung Galaxy Book 2 review to see how it fared in our test lab.
Buy it now for £499 at John Lewis.
Laptop deals in the sales: £500 and above
Acer Swift 3 SF316-51, £649
- Intel Core i5-11300H
- 8GB Ram
- 1000GB SSD
We like: Fast with generous storage
We don't like: Screen quality could be better
This Windows laptop has a 16.1-inch display and weighs 1.68kg, so is best suited to the home office. However, for a screen this size, it's relatively light and could join you on the occasional trip further afield.
It's speedy for everyday tasks – be it working on documents, browsing online and so on. It's also powerful enough for the occasional heavier-duty tasks, such as photo editing.
This month, it's on sale for £649, which is a £150 saving from its usual price.
Read our full Acer Swift 3 SF316-51 review to see what we thought of it.
It's available at Currys for £649.
HP Envy 13-ba1013na, £750
- 13-inch screen with 1,920 x 1,080 resolution
- 8GB Ram
- 512GB storage
We like: Decent keyboard
We don’t like: Poor speakers
This 13-inch laptop has an Intel Core i5 processor, a 512GB solid-state drive (SSD) and 8GB of Ram. It also has an Nvidia GeForce MX450 dedicated graphics card, which should help it to run games. It weighs a shoulder-friendly 1.27kg.
Typically selling for around £900, it's currently available for £750.
Read our full HP Envy 13-ba1013na review to see if it's worth your money.
Buy it directly from HP for £750.
Apple MacBook deals in the sales
Apple MacBook Air 13 (2020), £919
- Apple M1 processor
- 8GB Ram
- 256GB storage
We like: Light, great keyboard and touchpad
We don’t like: Not many ports, expensive upgrades
Its screen isn’t quite as hi-tech as the one on the MacBook Pro, but this Air model has plenty of plus points, including its thin, lightweight design – it weighs just 1.26kg.
It's on sale at the moment for £919, an £80 discount compared with buying it directly from Apple.
Read our full Apple MacBook Air (2020) review to see if it meets your needs.
Very currently has it on sale for £919.
Apple MacBook Pro 13in (2022), £1,225
- Apple M2 processor
- 8GB Ram
- 256GB storage
We like: Fantastic screen, rich-sounding speakers
We don’t like it: Only has 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, weighing just under 1.4kg, but that might not matter to you.
This version now includes Apple's M2 processor. However, you only get two USB-C ports, so you'll need to buy an adaptor to expand them if you want to plug in more accessories. It's on sale at the moment for £1,225, a £124 discount compared to buying it directly from Apple.
Read our full Apple MacBook Pro 13in (the 2022) review to see if it meets your needs.
You can buy it for £1,225 from AO.
Definitely, know you want a MacBook? Pick the right model for you – see our expert Apple MacBook laptop reviews.
Looking to save even more money on a laptop?
If you're not looking to spend a lot on a new laptop, there are plenty of cheaper models that can handle day-to-day tasks well. See our expert pick of the best cheap laptops – we feature models for less than £200, £300 and £500.
If you want to spend even less, or if you want something high-spec that won't cost the earth, consider a second-hand or refurbished model. To find out more, go to how to buy a second-hand or refurbished laptop.
How to get deals on specific laptop brands
Laptop deals are available all year round, not just on Black Friday. If you have a particular brand in mind for your next model, 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 Acer’s UK website that aren’t available elsewhere. The website also lists a wider range of specifications on certain models that you won’t find on the high street, so it’s always worth checking here as well as the usual online stores.
Check out our Acer laptop reviews.
Apple laptop deals
We’ve found Apple laptops are very often cheaper and available for faster delivery when you don't buy direct from Apple. The main reason you’d buy directly is if you wanted a specification, such as a processor, Ram and storage combination, that isn’t available anywhere else – but be warned, this way you’re less likely to bag a bargain.
Read all of our Apple MacBook laptop reviews.
Asus laptop deals
Asus laptops are found in a wide range of retailers in various configurations, so it’s always worth shopping around. The company also sells directly on its website, but its prices are mostly higher than other retailers.
If you’re a student, you can get 15% off if you buy direct.
Read our Asus laptop reviews.
Dell laptop deals
You’ll find the largest range on the Dell website. If you’re thinking of buying a Dell laptop from a retailer, check whether there’s 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 stocked by nearly every laptop retailer, but most of the ‘deals’ you’ll find are at Currys, with dozens of models available. Most HP laptops go on sale at a higher price, then are discounted by at least £100 after around a month.
HP also sells directly through its website, so it’s 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 it’s worth doing your research. We’ve often found you get the best price buying directly on Lenovo’s website, so always check there before you buy.
Read our Lenovo laptop reviews.
Want to spend less than £500? See our expert pick of the best cheap laptops.
When and where are the laptop sales?
You shouldn't need to pay full price for a laptop, but just because a deal exists doesn’t mean it’s worthwhile. Here's how to see through the tricks of the trade at key retailers.
Currys laptop deals and ‘clearance’ sales
At certain times of the 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 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 it’s enough to mean the model doesn’t qualify for a price match.
Go here to see all of Curry's clearance sales.
Amazon laptop deals
Amazon isn’t 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 bestsellers are actually quite old and some are even second-hand. It’s always worth checking Amazon in case it has a laptop you’re interested in at the discount.
Also, be wary of small-brand laptops sold exclusively on Amazon. We’ve tested a few and none of them has impressed despite the seemingly overwhelming number of positive reviews from buyers.
Go here to see Amazon's laptop deals.
Argos laptop deals
Argos often has good deals on individual laptops, so it’s always worth checking back there to see what’s 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 we’ve seen in the past that the new price can be higher than the old one.
The best bet for Argos deals is to look for ‘clearance’ deals as these are normally genuine discounts.
Go here to see Argos laptop clearance deals.
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 latest models that launched earlier in the summer, with laptops from £200 to £600 getting some sort of discount.
This is great if you’re after the very latest tech, although you’ll often find better deals on older models if you hold out until Black Friday. Of course, if you’re heading to uni and need a computer, this isn’t always possible.
See our best laptops for students guide to find out which models we recommend, plus advice on picking the right model for your needs and budget.
Is Black Friday the best time to find a great cheaper laptop deal?
While there are deals on laptops year-round, a great time to nab a genuine bargain is 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 to check prices and weigh up your options – it's useful 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. That way, when the deals start rolling in, you already know what it is you want and don't get tempted by other deals on models you aren't familiar with.
But above all, make sure you check our laptop reviews before you buy. You're not getting a great deal if your shiny new laptop annoys you or will need upgrading in a year or two.
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