Black Friday is a great time to buy a new laptop. (Image: Asus / Lenovo / Acer / Express)
Choosing a laptop is one of the bigger tech decisions you might have to make, whether that’s for your home office, a homework laptop or something for a student, then there are lots of options out there. The discounts that brings are also welcomed, with the potential to save hundreds.
But which Black Friday laptop deals are worth having? I’ve been trawling through the offers to pick out the best models for a range of needs.
Best Black Friday laptop deals
There are some good deals on laptops at the top of the range, with discounts on the . This is from 2022, but the M2 has almost as much power as the latest M4 chip from Apple, so from a performance point of view, this is still a great choice – most of all for the outstanding battery life.
Discounts on MacBooks are rare, but this M2 model from 2022 has plenty of power and all-day battery life – with the bonus of 512GB storage.
If you’re more of the Windows persuasion, then the has been a game-changing device. While it keeps the design that Surface Pro has used for a couple of years, the 11-gen model is now equipped with Snapdragon X Elite hardware, making not only the best Surface Pro yet, but giving it the best battery life too. This is an Amazon Exclusive model saving nearly 30%, but you will have to buy the keyboard separately.
The Surface Pro is a Copilot+ PC, with Snapdragon X Elite hardware for long battery life and a 13-inch display. You’ll have to buy the keyboard separately.
The Dell XPS line has long been associated with quality and this compact packs in Intel Core Ultra 5 power with a sleek design. It’s lightweight, giving you portable power ideal for working on the move. You can save yourself 25% in this deal, bringing this laptop to its lowest price so far.
The Dell XPS 13 is one of the top-rated laptops, a high quality machine with a 13.4-inch display, Intel Core Ultra 5 power and 512GB storage.
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If you’re after something a little more affordable, then the gives you loads of display space in plenty of storage in a sleek design. There’s enough power for day-to-day tasks from the Ryzen 3 processor. It’s great value for money.
This affordable Asus gives you Windows 11, in a Ryzen 3 laptop with 512GB storage. That’s plenty of power for everyday computing at a great price.
The Acer Aspire range has long had a reputation for value for money, making this deal a no-brainer. Not only does this budget laptop get rave reviews, but there’s . You get Intel Core i5 power so you can work and play with no problem, and without breaking the bank.
The Acer Aspire has a reputation for good value, with this Intel Core i5 laptop offering a 15-inch display, 512GB storage and plenty of connections
If storage is what you crave, then the 1TB of storage in this will keep you happy, while there’s enough power for day-to-day tasks and a little more thanks to the Intel Core i5 hardware. It also has a slick and lightweight design, making it ideal for working on the move.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 has a 16-inch display, Intel Core i5 power and huge 1TB of storage – a great lightweight laptop with power.
If it’s a Chromebook that you’re after, then the is one of the best choices out there. This is an ideal laptop for homework or students, with a big 15.6-inch display. It also comes with military-grade durability for peace of mind.
A great Chromebook for students at a great price, you get a 15-inch display, Core i5 power and 256GB storage.
What to look for in a laptop
When buying a new laptop there are plenty of considerations. The starting point should really be to decide what you’re going to use it for. If it’s just for casual emailing, then you don’t need all the graphical power of a gaming laptop. If you’re going to be working on the move you want something thin and light and if there are certain applications you need to run, that might also dictate your choice.
Then you have your budget: Apple’s are typically expensive, but they last a long time, so you’d be better buying one computer, than having to replace something cheap in 2 year’s time. The MacBook family are well supported by Apple from a software point of view, so they will last, while there are plenty of accessories too, like covers and cases. MacBooks using the Apple M chips also have really long battery life.
Windows still makes up the majority of laptop sales and it’s still the platform that’s the most versatile when it comes to applications. Most workplaces still use Windows and so too do many universities. Windows has gone through something of a revolution in 2024 with the evolution of , with Snapdragon hardware now providing battery life and power that rivals the MacBook, but that’s typically the most expensive option.
If you’re after affordability, then you have lots of choices of Windows laptops, but are typically affordable too. Chromebook essentially runs like it’s a Chrome browser, with access to Google apps. If you spend most of your time browsing and emailing, or on basic document creation like word processing or spreadsheets, then a Chromebook could suit you just fine – and save you a lot of money.
Amazon isn’t the only retailer with price drops on its site as tech rivals including , Argos, (and a whole lot more) also unveil their sales before the end of November date.