Many online retailers are already running their annual sales Black Friday sales, a number of better laptop deals are already available that we expect to see on the big day. If you’re in need of a new notebook, we’ve scoured the market, checked pricing history, and rounded up some really decent Black Friday laptop deals below.
As of this writing, these include several notebooks tested and recommended for the best prices to date. The latest MacBook Air For example, Microsoft’s latest is available at a new low price of $844 Surface laptop $300 off. The top recommendation our Chromebook buying guide There is also a discount as our best choice Windows notebook for those on a tighter budget.
As prices change and more deals appear, we’ll update this post in the lead up to Black Friday. Just remember that most of the deals below are for pre-configured models; if you want to identify your machine more precisely, it is still worth buying directly from the manufacturer.
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Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, M3) for $844 ($255 off MSRP) at Amazon: The latest MacBook Air is our pick the best laptop you can buy. It ticks almost all the boxes for macOS enthusiasts, from its premium design and comfortable keyboard to its long battery life and capable performance for everyday use. we gave a 90 points in our view. Recently Bloomberg report That said, Apple will release a minor update early next year, but this is a new low for Apple’s current base model, which has an M3 chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. If you want more memory, 512 GB variant It fell to an all-time low of $1,049. Also at Best Buy $5 more.
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Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M3) for $1,044 ($255 off) at Amazon: The 15-inch MacBook Air is more or less the same as the 13-inch version in terms of features and performance, but has a larger screen and better speakers. However, it is about 0.6 pounds heavier. It’s the best price yet for the base model with an M3 chip, 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, but version with double storage is also available at a new low price of $1,234. Also at Best Buy.
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Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, M2) for $749 ($250 off) at Amazon: If you’re on a tighter budget, the latest generation MacBook Air is the one for you most things we love the new M3 model at a lower price. The main sacrifices are slightly less chips, technically slower the base model lacks storage and the ability to connect two external monitors. That ties the lowest price we’ve seen for an entry-level variant that packs an M2 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. Also at Best Buy.
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Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4 Pro) for $2,099 at Amazon ($300 off): The recently updated MacBook Pro is more of a laptop than most people need, but it’s still a powerhouse for coders, media editors, and those with more demanding needs. We He gave 92 in our study earlier this month. Just be aware that there’s no USB-A port, and as with all Apple laptops, there’s no way to upgrade the device after purchase. That’s the biggest discount for a configuration with Apple’s M4 Pro chip, 24GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. A Version with 512 GB memory $250 off and down to $1,749. Also at Best Buy.
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Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, M4 Pro) for $2,199 at Amazon ($300 off): The 16-inch MacBook Pro adds a larger screen and a few extra hours of battery life to the same great performance, building on the quality and mini-LED display of its smaller counterpart. The downside is that it’s heavier at 4.7 pounds. This is the lowest figure for the configuration with the M4 Pro chip, 24 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD. Also at Best Buy.
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) for $899 ($300 off) at Amazon: We gave away the latest Surface Laptop review score 88 earlier this year, and we currently recommend it as an excellent basic ultraportable in our laptop buying guide. The caveat is that it runs on an ARM processor, works well, but may not work with every application or peripheral you use. If you can live with that, the bright 120Hz display, premium aluminum design and long battery life are all impressive. With a Snapdragon X Plus chip, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, this configuration is technically priced at $800. Micro Centerbut with in-store pickup. Otherwise, this is the best price we’ve seen. If you prefer a larger screen, a 15 inch version It’s down to $1,095 with the Snapdragon X Elite chip and 256GB of storage. Also at Best Buy.
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HP Pavilion Aero 13 HP for $580 ($320 off): The HP Pavilion Aero laptop is a budget pick in our buying guide. It looks a little cheap and the webcam is weak, but it’s thin and light, has a decent selection of ports and the IPS screen is solid for the money. With a Ryzen 5 8640 chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, this configuration should be fast enough for typical web browsing, word processing, and light photo editing. This marks the best price we can find for the 2024 model since its launch.
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Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus for $369 ($130 off) at Best Buy: The Flex 5i Chromebook Plus tops our guide to the best Chromebooks. We like that its IPS touchscreen has a 16:10 aspect ratio, as it makes the device more suitable for word processing and reading web pages. It works perfectly for the basic tasks you need to do with Chrome OS, and both its keyboard and trackpad are reliable. Its battery life is average, and at 3.6 pounds, it’s fairly heavy for a 14-inch notebook. This discount is $20 more than the lowest price we’ve seen so far, and it’s been live for a week now, but it’s still well below the typical street price of this configuration. It includes an Intel Core i3-1315U chip, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of eMMC storage.
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ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition (2023) gaming laptop for $700 ($400 off) at Best Buy: Despite being a 2023 model, this configuration of the A16 should do the trick for value buyers. It comes with a 16-inch 165Hz 1920 x 1200 display, an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and an AMD Radeon RX 7700S GPU. You’ll still have to deal with the usual compromises of a cheaper gaming laptop: It can get hot under load, it’s bulky, the keyboard isn’t great, and the screen is a bit dim. But it’s powerful enough to handle newer games at 1080p, the chassis is generally solid, and the battery can reach double-digit hours when you’re not gaming. That discount is $20 higher than the configuration’s lowest price, but otherwise closes the best price we’ve seen.
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) Gaming Laptop for $1,615 ($285 off) at Amazon: While not the top pick in any of our guides, this configuration of the ROG Strix G16 should be a solid value for those looking for an all-around 16-inch gaming laptop. It includes an Intel Core i9-14900X chip, 16 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, which is enough to handle many games at high settings without much difficulty. The overall build doesn’t look cheap, and the 2560 x 1600 240Hz display is both sharp and snappy. RAM and storage are user upgradeable, though battery life and a 720p webcam aren’t ideal. This deal matches its all-time low price. Another model With a 1080p panel, a Core i7-13650HX chip, and an RTX 4060 GPU, it’s on sale for under $1,100, but you’ll have to turn down gaming settings more often to get decent frame rates with it.
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Alienware M18 R2 Gaming Laptop for $2,200 at Amazon ($500 off): The M18 R2 is a repeat of our top 18-inch pick gaming laptop buying guide. It’s definitely a tank, but it’s well put together, and this configuration can hit new games at high settings at 1080p or 1440p. It comes with a 165Hz 2,560 x 1,600 panel, an Intel Core i9-14900HX chip, 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU. While this bargain price isn’t cheap, it’s a new low for this variant. A low level model It’s also available for $1,900, although the problem will appear sooner in more demanding games.
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Apple iPad Pro (11-inch, M4) for $849 at Amazon ($150 off, $50 coupon): iPad Pro still too much for most people, but its class-leading OLED display, ultra-slim bezel and powerful M4 chip make it a great tablet. This can work as a laptop replacement for certain types of creativity, but you’ll have to live with iPadOS’ persistent shortcomings in multitasking, file management, and other computing tasks. If you’re thinking of making the switch — or just have cash to burn and want a more portable companion to your current laptop — this is the lowest price we’ve seen for the latest 11-inch model. Just clip the coupon on the $50 page. If you’re willing to pay for a wider screen, it is 13-inch iPad Pro it also sells for a low price of $1,099.
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