Best Black Friday laptop deals 2025

Discover our expert pick of the best laptop deals – these are all models that perform well in our independent lab tests. Our advice will help you quickly make the right choice when looking for the very best Black Friday laptop deals.

Big manufacturers launch their new ranges annually – even before the previous year’s stock has sold out. This, along with heavy competition between brands and retailers, means there are usually good laptop deals around. 

However, not every offer is as attractive as it might appear. Read on for our selection of genuine laptop deals on models that score well in our tests and are on sale at a good price. We've found some significant savings – in recent times, we've even found really good laptop deals offering £200 off the latest Apple MacBook Pro with an M4 processor.

For more tips to help you shop smart in the sales, take a look at our Black Friday 2025 advice.

Best Black Friday laptop deals 2025

We've highlighted a top-pick laptop deal below. Keep scrolling to see the rest of our favourite laptop deals.

* References to ‘Average price' and 'Cheapest price' are based on Which? market knowledge and information supplied by our partners. Average price is checked for the six calendar months prior to publication. Not all retailers are included in our checks.

Our pick: Microsoft Surface Laptop, Copilot+ PC, 13-inch (2025)

Average price in the past six months: £724
Cheapest price in the past six months: £599*

The 256GB storage version of this model is available now for a best ever price of £599 at Currys.

• Snapdragon X processor
• 16GB Ram
• 256GB SSD

We like: Lovely to use

We don't like: No HDMI port

The Microsoft Surface Laptop is the tech giant’s flagship laptop. It's designed to balance eye-catching specs at a not too eye-watering price – which is even more attractive thanks to this discount.

The tech giant makes much of this laptop’s ‘sleek, light’ design and – weighing 1.22kg and measuring 17mm at its thickest point with the lid closed – it certainly achieves this. It’s a super-portable device that should prove no burden to carry around and use on your lap.

Microsoft is also keen to remind you that this Copilot+ PC has built-in AI functions that let you perform tasks – such as generating images and fixing your emails’ tone and grammar – without the need for an online AI service.

It's important to note that we tested the 512GB storage version of this laptop, not the 256GB version featured in this deal. So if storage capacity is valuable to you, consider that before your make a purchase.

Read our full Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2025) review to see how it performed in our extensive tests.

Prefer a desktop PC? We've tested models from the likes of Dell, HP and Lenovo - see best all-in-one computers.

Laptop deals under £500

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook

Average price in the past six months: £202
Cheapest price in the past six months: £150*

• MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor
• 4GB Ram
• 128GB SSD

We like: Thin and light

We don't like: Underpowered speakers

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is a 14-inch Chromebook that could be ideal for anybody who wants a very low-cost laptop for basic tasks only such as editing documents and sending a few emails. It weighs 1.3kg, which is lighter than most 14-inch laptops and makes it easy to carry around in a backpack.

Note that Chromebooks differ from regular Windows laptops. The stripped-down Google ChromeOS operating system may suit some, especially when you consider the purchase price.

Find out if our experts think this laptop is worth buying in our Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook review.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Gen 7 14-inch

Average price in the past six months: £544
Cheapest price in the past six months: £399*

• Intel Core i5 processor
• 8GB Ram
• 256GB SSD

We like: Plenty of ports

We don't like: Slightly laggy touchpad

This is a laptop with a 360-degree screen hinge so it can be turned around and used like a large tablet. It offers a good set of specifications for a fantastic price. Inside, there’s a 10-core Intel Core i5 processor with two ‘performance’ cores for heavy duty tasks and a further eight ‘efficiency’ cores for low-priority and background tasks to save power.

Around the sides of the laptop you’ll find two USB ports and a third USB-C connector along with HDMI, an SD card slot and a microphone/headphone jack. The USB-C connector can be used for charging if you have a USB-C charger, but there’s also a dedicated charging port so you can choose however you want to charge.

Like the look of this laptop? Read our expert Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Gen 7 14-inch review to see if it's worth buying.

Asus 16-inch Vivobook 16 (X1607QA)

Average price in the past six months: £577
Cheapest price in the past six months: £399*

As well as the retailers listed below, it's also on sale for £439 at Amazon.

• Snapdragon X processor (X-X126100) 
• 16GB Ram
• 512GB SSD

We like: Powerful processor

We don't like: Touchpad isn't the best

Asus claims that the mid-range 16-inch Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) is ‘more intelligent, more productive, more secure’. And, considering the price, the laptop has an impressive array of features and specifications, including a rapid Snapdragon X-X126100 processor.

It also has a powerful dedicated neural processing unit (NPU), which qualifies it as a CoPilot+ PC. This means it can perform certain types of AI-enhanced tasks without the need for an online AI service. Weighing 1.9kg, it’s designed to be used primarily on a desk – that's quite a substantial weight to carry around in a bag. 

This laptop features a Snapdragon X processor, meaning you should check that the manufacturers of any peripherals you use offer drivers that support ARM-based processors on Windows.

Read our full Asus 16-inch Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) review to see how it performed in our extensive tests.

If you like this laptop but want a lighter (just over 1.5kg) version, the 14-inch model – the Asus Vivobook 14 (X1407QA) – is also on sale now at John Lewis for £449.99.

Asus 14-inch Vivobook S14 (M3407HA)

Average price in the past six months: £655
Cheapest price in the past six months: £499*

• AMD Ryzen 5 processor
• 16GB Ram
• 512GB SSD

We like: Offers enough storage for most people

We don't like: It's on the heavy side for a 14-inch model

There's currently a discount being offered on the Asus 14-inch Vivobook S14 (M3407HA) that brings it down under the £500-mark for the first time.

It looks, on paper, like a good all-round home laptop. It has 16GB of Ram, 512GB of storage and a battery that the manufacturer says will last for 20 hours. Plus. it has a dedicated neural processing unit (NPU), which qualifies it as a ‘Copilot+’ PC to carry out AI tasks.

But how did it perform when we brought it in for testing? Read our Asus 14-inch Vivobook S14 (M3407HA) review to find out.

Lenovo Chromebook Plus (14”) (83MY0005UK)

Average price in the past six months: £579
Cheapest price in the past six months: £499*

• MediaTek Kompanio 910 processor
• 12GB Ram
• 128GB SSD

We like: Fast for basic tasks

We don't like: Flimsy build quality

This ChromeOS laptop is more affordable than most Windows laptops with similar specs, making it an enticing 14-inch option for anybody whose online life exists mainly in the cloud and revolves around the Google Suite ecosystem.

It features an octa-core MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor, 12GB of Ram and a 128GB storage drive, 99.2GB of which is free for personal storage. It also has a powerful dedicated neural processing unit (NPU) that powers the Google Gemini AI tool.

The stripped-down Google ChromeOS operating system may suit some, especially when you consider the purchase price. And the Plus in its name denotes the fact that it's a higher-end version of the Chromebooks on the market. 

Would this provide you with a decent alternative to a traditional Windows laptop? Read our Lenovo Chromebook Plus (14”) (83MY0005UK) review to find out.

• Buy the best laptop for your budget – use our expert laptop reviews to quickly find the right model.

• Want to spend less? See our guide to the best budget laptops.

Laptop deals £500 and above

Acer 14-inch Swift SF14-11 AI

Average price in the past six months: £1,005
Cheapest price in the past six months: £649*

• Snapdragon X Plus processor
• 16GB Ram
• 1TB SSD

We like: Solid build quality

We don't like: Poor webcam in our tests

This is a smaller Windows laptop with a 14.5-inch screen. It's a Copilot+ PC, so it has the necessary hardware to handle AI tasks directly on the computer. It's built around a Snapdragon X Plus processor with 16GB of Ram and a 1TB SSD. That means it can handle multiple apps and tasks simultaneously.

It has a generous four USB ports and a standard headphone socket. There is, however, no HDMI output.

Read our full Acer 14-inch Swift SF14-11 AI review to find out more about this laptop's performance.

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Lenovo 14-inch IdeaPad Flex 5 2-in-1

Average price in the past six months: £930
Cheapest price in the past six months: £650*

• Intel Core i7 processor
• 16GB Ram
• 512GB SSD

We like: Versatile

We don't like: Poor viewing angles 

The Lenovo 14-inch IdeaPad Flex 5 2-in-1 has a lot going for it: versatility to use as a laptop or tablet with its folding design that lets you switch between laptop and tablet mode, OLED screen, and all for way less than £1,000.

It's also jam-packed with powerful-sounding specs, including an Intel Core i7 processor with 10 cores (six of which are high-performance to handle the toughest tasks), 16GB Ram and 512GB solid-state drive (SSD) storage. Plus, there's two full-sized USBs and two more smaller, faster USB-Cs (also used for the power supply), an HDMI out, Micro SD card slot and standard microphone/headphone jack.

Will this device give you the best of both laptop and tablet worlds? Read our Lenovo 14-inch IdeaPad Flex 5 2-in-1 review to find out.

Dell 14-inch Plus (DB14250)

Average price in the past six months: £849
Cheapest price in the past six months: £599*

Dell has reduced the purchase price on this laptop by £250 — buy it now from Dell for £599.

• Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
• 16GB Ram
• 512TB SSD

We like: 2.5K display

We don't like: Quite heavy for a 14-inch model (1.5kg)

The Dell 14-inch Plus is a premium laptop designed for productivity. That means an eye-catching spec sheet, a powerful AI-capable processor and a 2.5K display.

This base model features an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, eight cores, 16GB Ram (expandable to 32GB) and 512GB solid-state drive storage. And there's onboard AI capabilities, too.

It all sounds impressive, but we suggest you read our Dell 14 Plus review to see if it loves up to the promise.

Note that the above model doesn't have a touchscreen - however, if that's important to you, Dell also has a discount on the 14-inch 2-in-1 model that you can buy from its site from £499.

Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1

Average price in the past six months: £1,232
Cheapest price in the past six months: £779*

Dell currently has a massive £420 discount on the top-specced version of the 16 Plus 2-in-1 — buy it now from Dell for £779.

• Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
• 32GB Ram
• 1TB SSD

We like: Includes fast Wi-Fi 7

We don't like: Relatively heavy (just over 1.9kg)

The version of this 16-inch Dell laptop that's on sale has very powerful specs – even more impressive than our test model, in fact, that 'only' had 16GB Ram and 512GB SSD. In reality, it probably has more power than most people need and may actually be overkill if all you use your PC for is answering emails and browsing the web. 

But if you do need the power and like the idea of using the touchscreen like an oversized tablet, this offer could have huge appeal.

As well as two USB-Cs (one of which is a Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort 2.1 and power delivery), there’s a full-sized USB and HDMI, together with a standard 3.5mm socket for headphones or a mic. It also benefits from Wi-Fi 7 – the fastest current standard for home PCs.

See how the test model performed in our in-depth Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 review.

HP Pavilion x360 14-ek1010na

Average price in the past six months: £821
Cheapest price in the past six months: £699*

• Intel Core i7 processor
• 16GB Ram
• 1TB SSD

We like: Can be used like a tablet

We don't like: Mediocre speakers in our tests

With a Core i7 processor and 16GB of Ram, the 14-inch HP Pavilion x360 should be a speedy laptop. Plus, you can also use it as a tablet thanks to the 360-degree screen hinge.

It weighs 1.5kg (a tad heavy for a 14-inch laptop in 2025), but should be light enough to carry around in a bag all day without weighing you down. There are two USB ports, a USB-C, an HDMI and a micro-SD card slot, along with a 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack.

Don't need all that storage? Then consider the 512GB SSD version of this laptop instead - it's down to just £450 from HP.

Read our full HP Pavilion x360 14-ek1010na review to find out more about what it's like to use.

Samsung 14-inch Galaxy Book4 Edge

Average price in the past six months: £1,269
Cheapest price in the past six months: £899*

• Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 processor
• 16GB Ram
• 512GB of eUFS memory

We like: Powerful processor with AI capabilities

We don't like: Narrow screen-viewing angle

This 14-inch touchscreen Windows laptop is part of a wave of new Copilot+ computers, meaning it includes a neural processing unit that can run AI workloads locally rather than in the cloud.

There are two USB-C ports, an HDMI output, plus a 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack and a micro-SD card reader. It supports the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard.

To find out all the pros and cons of this model, see our comprehensive Samsung 14-inch Galaxy Book4 Edge review.

Laptop deals £1,000 and above

Microsoft 15-inch Surface Laptop 7

Average price in the past six months: £1,345
Cheapest price in the past six months: £1,187*

• Snapdragon® X Elite Processor
• 16GB Ram
• 256GB SSD

We like: It's extremely fast 

We don't like: Stingy storage

This is a high-spec Windows model with a 15-inch screen. It's not that heavy for such a large laptop, weighing in at 1.6kg - so could be a good choice if you need a big-screen, powerful and portable model.

Released in 2024, this CoPilot+ computer is Microsoft's answer to the 15-inch Macbook Air and the 16-inch Macbook Pro. It's made from aluminium and has an excellent build quality and feels very robust.

Ports-wise, you get a single USB-A, two USB-Cs, one 3.5mm headphone jack and a Surface Connect Port (this is Microsoft's own connector, which attaches magnetically, and is its version of Apple's MagSafe charger).

Interested in learning more about this laptop? Check out our in-depth Microsoft 15-inch Surface Laptop 7 review.

Samsung 14-inch Galaxy Book5 Pro

Average price in the past six months: £1,523
Cheapest price in the past six months: £1,299*

Samsung has a rare discount on the Galaxy Book5 Pro. You can now buy it from Samsung's website for £1,399 - click the link, select 512GB storage model and enter the code GALAXY100 at the checkout to save £100.

• Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
• 16GB Ram
• 512GB SSD

We like: Premium build quality

We don't like: Narrow viewing angle

The Samsung 14-inch Galaxy Book5 Pro is a Windows 11 laptop that comes packed with impressive tech, from its 14-inch OLED touchscreen to its integrated Copilot+ AI support.

Running the show is a seriously powerful octa-core Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, with 16GB of Ram. It also comes with an internal 512GB solid-state drive (SSD) for storage – though only 390GB of this is actually usable, after you take into account the operating system and other preinstalled content.

Like MacBooks, deals on the latest high-end Samsung laptops can be hard to come by - so we're pleased we spotted this. It's worth knowing that, in addition to Samsung's discount code, you can save even more if you trade in an old device (check the Ts&Cs for more info on that).

But how fast is this laptop and what’s it like to use? Our Samsung 14-inch Galaxy Book5 Pro review reveals all.

HP Spectre x360 16

You can now buy this 2-in-1 laptop for £1,599 direct from HP – down from a listed price of £2,099.

• Intel Core Ultra 7 processor
• 32GB Ram
• 2TB SSD

We like: Large and good quality screen

We don't like: Heavy

This HP is a large 2-in-1 laptop that weighs in at a hefty 2kg. While it has a 2-in-1 design that allows you to flip it around to use like a tablet, it’s definitely the sort of tablet you’d want to use on a desk rather than on your lap in front of the TV. One great way to use this laptop would be on a desk in ‘Tent’ mode, with the screen front-and-centre with a USB or Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.

It comes with a very generous 32GB of Ram and 2TB of SSD storage, plus a high-spec Intel Core Ultra 7 processor. The processor has six high performance cores and a further ten low-power ‘efficiency’ cores for background tasks. All 16 cores can work together on big tasks to speed things up, too.

This laptop is an upgrade from the version we tested which had 16GB Ram and 1TB storage - check out our HP Spectre x360 16 review to see how it fared in our tests.

Apple MacBook Black Friday deals 2025

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2022, M2)

Average price in the past six months: £852
Cheapest price in the past six months: £699*

You can now buy this MacBook for £699 from John Lewis, which is about as cheap as this 2022 laptop has ever been.

• Apple M2 processor
• 8GB Ram
• 256GB SSD

We like: Quiet when working hard

We don't like: Battery not as good as predecessor

This 2022-generation MacBook has a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display and a processor with eight cores, four of which are high-speed and four of which handle lightweight tasks in the background. At 1.22kg and 1.13cm thick, it makes a great portable companion to join you on your travels.

There's the choice of four finishes: midnight, space grey, silver and starlight.

To find out more about what it's like to use, read our full Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2022, M2) review.

If you want more storage space than 256GB, the version of this MacBook on sale for £799 at John Lewis gives you a good 512GB SSD (which Apple charges £200 extra for on the latest M4 MacBooks). However, compare its price with the newer, M4 version, below - as if you're prepared to pay a little more, you get double the Ram and that upgraded processor.

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air M4

Average price in the past six months: £936
Cheapest price in the past six months: £849*

• Apple M4 Pro processor
• 16GB Ram 
• 256GB storage

We like: Fast and responsive

We don’t like: Low on ports - two Thunderbolt USB-C and a 3.5mm jack

This 13.6-inch laptop from Apple (there’s also a 15.3-inch larger version) is its thinnest, lightest MacBook (hence the ‘Air’ in its name). 

The 256GB of storage feels stingy for the price. But it's good to see 16GB of Ram, as opposed to the 8GB we used to previously see on base models, and that powerful M4 processor.

To find out if this MacBook is the one for you, see our expert Apple 13-inch MacBook Air M4 review.

Apple 15-inch MacBook Air M4

Average price in the past six months: £1,149
Cheapest price in the past six months: £1,049*

• Apple M4 Pro processor
• 16GB Ram 
• 256GB storage

We like: The integrated fingerprint reader, enabling you to log in with Touch ID 

We don’t like: Storage is a bit stingy

The 2025 incarnation of the 15-inch MacBook Air will have some way to go to beat the 2024 M3 model’s superb screen, sound and design. But the reason to choose this, rather than the earlier model, is the promise of the extra power and flexibility it gains from its upgrade to an M4 processor and 16GB of Ram.

It’s good to see that Apple has finally stopped producing its laptops with a stingy 8GB of Ram from this generation, but the base (cheapest) configuration still only comes with a cramped 256GB SSD. Upgrading to more is expensive compared to Windows laptops.

Fast WiFi 6E and Bluetooth wireless connections are supported. Physical connections, however, are a bit minimalist – you get two fast Thunderbolt 4-compliant USB-C ports and a standard 3.5mm headphone jack.

To find out if this MacBook trumps its predecessors, see our expert Apple 15-inch MacBook Air M4 review.

Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 (late 2024)

Average price in the past six months: £1,539
Cheapest price in the past six months: £1,420*

• Apple M4 Pro processor
• 16GB Ram 
• 512GB storage

We like: Great webcam

We don’t like: No face scanner

This 14-inch laptop from Apple has a powerful Apple M4 processor, 16GB of Ram and a 512GB SSD. 

There are three USB-C ports (super-high-speed Thunderbolt 4 data transfer format), an HDMI port, SD card reader and 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack. It also has a MagSafe charging port and a fingerprint reader for swift, secure login.

It weighs 1.54kg - this is heavy for a 14-inch laptop, but is due in part to its all-metal aluminium body and glass screen.

To find out whether this laptop is worth your money, see our expert Apple MacBook Pro M4 review.

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4, late 2024)

Average price in the past six months: £2,358
Cheapest price in the past six months: £2,150*

• Apple M4 Pro processor
• 24GB Ram 
• 512GB storage

We like: Great webcam

We don’t like: Upgrades are expensive

This new 16-inch laptop from Apple has three USB-C ports, which work with the super-high-speed Thunderbolt 4 data transfer format. There's also an HDMI port, SD card reader and a 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack. It has a fingerprint reader for swift, secure login, but no face scanner. 

It's a top-of-the-range model, but very expensive. It's currently at the cheapest price we've seen in the past six months.

So is it worth shelling out for? Our Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4, late 2024) review has the answer. 

Definitely know you want a MacBook? Pick the right model for your needs and budget – see our expert guide to the best MacBooks.

How to spot a good deal on a laptop

Oliver Trebilcock, Which? laptop expert, says:

• It seems like most laptops are on discount most of the time, so it can be really hard to spot a genuinely great deal. Aside from using our handpicked deals, featured above, you can do your own research to find stonking discounts. 
• I'd recommend making a shortlist of laptops based on our Which? laptop reviews, then check the prices every now and again to get a feel of how the price cycle operates over a set sales period.
• We list the best retailer deals we can find in each review. Once a laptop is advertised at a discount in a deal season, it's unlikely to get any cheaper at a given retailer, so you should feel satisfied you've got the best price you'll find for a few months.

Deals that get me excited:

• £200 or more off Microsoft Surface and Samsung
• £200 or more off Apple (rare)
• £300+ off other high-end laptops
• £50 off low-end laptops under £300.

Deals I'd skip:

• Less than £100 off HP laptops at Currys
• £50 or less off Apple laptops
• Money off laptops that cost less than £150 to begin with (which are unlikely to be great).

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. 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 site also lists a wider range of specifications on certain models than you'll 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 that 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 you’re less likely to bag a bargain this way.

Read all our Apple MacBook laptop reviews.

Asus laptop deals

Asus laptops are stocked by a wide range of retailers in various configurations, so it’s always worth shopping around. The company also sells directly on its website. Its prices are usually higher than other retailers – unless you’re a student, in which case you can get 15% off if you buy direct.

Read our Asus laptop reviews.

Dell laptop deals

For the widest range of Dell laptops, look at the Dell website. If you’re thinking of buying from a retailer, check whether there’s a cheaper or higher-spec model available direct before you buy. 

Dell often has active online voucher codes and discounts, 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 and are discounted by at least £100 after a month or so. 

HP also sells directly through its website, so it’s always worth checking there for discounts and voucher codes.

Read our HP laptop reviews.

Lenovo laptop deals

As with Asus, 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 direct from the Lenovo 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 budget 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, it 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 slim. 

If you spot a discount, check whether rival stores are selling it for less. We've seen laptops initially go on sale for a higher price, then drop to something more reasonable. 

Currys also operates a price-matching scheme, but this may not always be as good as it seems. Many of the laptops it sells are exclusive to the store; it might be an exclusive colour or a slight change in specification, but this is enough to mean the model won't qualify for a price match.

See Currys' clearance sales.

Check out the best laptops for all budgets, based on our tough, independent lab tests.

Amazon laptop deals

Amazon often has the best price on a given laptop, but it's always worth checking whether it's being sold directly by Amazon or a marketplace seller. If it's the latter, check the seller's reviews before buying. Amazon does have a wide variety of notebooks on sale at any given time. However, many of its bestsellers are quite old – some are even second-hand. It’s always worth checking this site, though, just in case it has a laptop you’re interested in at a discount.

Also, be wary of small-brand laptops sold exclusively on Amazon. We’ve tested a few and none have impressed us – despite the overwhelming number of positive reviews from buyers.

See Amazon's laptop deals.

Argos laptop deals

Argos often has good deals on individual laptops, so it’s always worth checking there to see what’s new. However, watch out 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 out for pointers that say ‘great new price’ – 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.

See Argos laptop clearance deals.

Looking for more offers on tech products? See our pick of the best Black Friday iPad and tablet deals, best Black Friday Currys deals and best Black Friday Amazon deals.