Best laptop deals 2025

Discover our expert pick of the best laptop deals – these are all models that perform well in our independent lab tests. You can use our advice to help you quickly make the right choice when looking for a great laptop deal.

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.

Best laptop deals for October 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: Asus Vivobook S16 (S3607QA-PL004W)

*Average price in the past six months: £731.38. Cheapest price in the past six months: £569

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

We like: Powerful processor

We don't like: Not the best touchpad

The Asus Vivobook S16 (S3607QA-PL004W) is one of the brand’s slimline, mid-range laptops designed to offer all-round home computing for a price that won’t break the bank. At 1.77kg and measuring a mere 1.8cm thick at the front when the lid is closed, it's a relatively portable device compared to most other 16-inch large laptops. That said, if portability is your top priority, you'll want a smaller laptop screen.

However, bear in mind that Snapdragon X processors, first launching in June 2024, have many pros but are also ARM-based (like Macs), unlike traditional x86 with Intel/AMD processors. This means if you connect any older devices to your laptop (like an ageing printer), you need to check that device's manufacturer offers drivers that support ARM-based processors on Windows.

Read our full Asus Vivobook S16 (S3607QA-PL004W) review to see how it performed in our extensive tests.

We've tested desktop PCs from the likes of Dell, HP and Lenovo. See our guide to the best all-in-one computers.

Laptop deals under £500

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14-inch Chromebook Plus

*Average price in the past six months: £307.37. Cheapest price in the past six months: £183.20

• Intel Core i3 processor
• 8GB Ram
• 256GB SSD

We like: Good specs for a Chromebook

We don't like: Touchpad on the small side

This Lenovo model looks good on paper. Chromebooks are less resource-intensive than Windows or Mac computers – so a Core i3 processor can, in theory, go a long way. It has one USB-C port (also used for power) and two full-sized USB-A ports, one HDMI output and a headphone/microphone jack.

Note that Chromebooks differ from regular Windows laptops. The stripped-down Google ChomeOS 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 IdeaPad Slim 3i 14-inch Chromebook Plus review. 

• 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.

Asus 16-inch Vivobook 16 (X1607QA)

*Average price in the past six months: £570.09. Cheapest price in the past six months: £469

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

We like: Long battery life

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 – it’s quite a substantial weight to carry around in a bag or backpack. 

Is this sub-£500 laptop powerful enough to do all the tasks you need? Find out with our Asus 16-inch Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) review.

Laptop deals £500 and above

Asus 14-inch ZenBook UM3406 OLED

*Average price in the past six months: £969. Cheapest price in the past six months: £739

• AMD Ryzen AI 340 processor
• 16GB Ram
• 1TB SSD

We like: It's robust 

We don't like: A short charge isn't fast

This is a smaller-sized Windows 11 laptop from Asus. It has an HDMI output, a 3.5mm headphone socket, wi-fi and Bluetooth. However, there's no built-in memory card slot.

You get a generous 1TB solid-state drive (SSD) for storage – 780GB of which is free for personal use. 

Read our full Asus 14-inch ZenBook UM3406 OLED review to find out more about what it's like to use.

Acer 14-inch Swift SF14-11 AI

*Average price in the past six months: £983.10. 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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Laptop deals £1,000 and above

Samsung 14-inch Galaxy Book4 Edge

*Average price in the past six months: £1,388. Cheapest price in the past six months: £999

• 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.

You can find it for £899 at Samsung or for £1,249 at John Lewis.

Apple MacBook deals

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2022, M2)

*Average price in the past six months: £852. Cheapest price in the past six months: £769

• 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 12.4kg 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.

We tested a version with an ungenerous 256GB – the 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: £1,149.23. 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: £1,419.97

• 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, which is heavy for a 14-inch laptop, but this 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: £2,149.97

• 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).

Will there be any good Black Friday laptop deals this year?

You can get good deals on laptops pretty much year-round, but discounts for Black Friday – if you select the right ones – can be slightly more generous than at other times of the year.

If you've had your eye on a certain model but the price has been a touch high, Black Friday might be the time you finally see the price reach a level you're prepared to buy. Watch for 'low stock' warnings though, as demand is high during this period and dithering may mean you lose out.

That said, retailers often raise prices in advance of Black Friday, to then emphasise the saving versus the 'before' price – so consider the actual price on its own merit, and don't be swayed that much by the 'before' price.

When is Black Friday? Find out when the biggest sales event falls this year

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.

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.

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