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.

Need more advice about specs and want to know which models we recommend for all budgets? See our guide to the best laptops

Best laptop deals for May 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: 

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 13.3-inch

*Average price in the past six months: £802. Cheapest price in the past six months: £549

• Intel Core i5-1340P processor
• 8GB Ram
• 256GB SSD

We like: Reasonably powerful

We don't like: Keyboard could be better

This 2-in-1 laptop from Samsung has a 13.3-inch touchscreen that can be flipped all the way around so the laptop can be used like a large tablet, or propped up on a desk in ‘tent’ mode. It comes with a stylus for writing and drawing directly on the screen.

There are two USB-C ports, one of which is compatible with the fast Thunderbolt 4 standard. There’s also a full-sized USB port, HDMI, a micro-SD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack. It has a fingerprint reader for quick and easy logins.

It weighs 1.14kg, which is very light for a 13-inch 2-in-1. It’s very easy to carry around all day in a small bag.

Read our full Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 review to see if this 2-in-1 has any surprising features.

Laptop deals under £500

HP Chromebook 14a-nf0003na

*Average price in the past six months: £226. Cheapest price in the past six months: £189

• Intel N100 processor
• 8GB Ram
• 128GB UFS (Universal Flash Storage) 

We like: Good specs for a Chromebook

We don't like: Touchpad on the small side

HP claims that its 14a-nf0003na Chromebook is ‘simple, fast, secure and perfect for young learners’. Its four-core Intel N-100 processor coupled with 8GB of Ram is better than what you might expect for the price.

Chromebooks run ChromeOS, Google’s rival operating system to Windows and MacOS. This has an online focus: you do all your tasks through your browser or apps you've downloaded from the Google Play store, such as Google Docs or Microsoft 365. However, Windows and Mac software isn't compatible with ChromeOS, so think about whether a Chromebook will work for your needs before you buy.

Is this inexpensive laptop powerful enough to do all the tasks you need? Find out more with our HP Chromebook 14a-nf0003na 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14-inch Chromebook Plus

*Average price in the past six months: £313. Cheapest price in the past six months: £225

• 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, in theory, can 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 connector.

Note our comments above about Chromebooks and how they differ from regular Windows laptops. They're stripped down operating system may suit some, especially when you consider the purchase price.

Acer Aspire Go AG14-31P

*Average price in the past six months: £376. Cheapest price in the past six months: £300

• Intel Core i3 processor
• 8GB Ram
• 128GB SSD

We like: Better-than-average battery

We don't like: Touchpad isn't great

This Acer laptop may appeal to students or somebody looking for a budget-friendly family PC that's good enough for basic tasks, such as web browsing, email and video streaming.

It has two full-sized USB ports, a smaller USB-C, plus an HDMI port and 3.5mm headphone jack/microphone port. It weighs just under 1.5kg.

Check out our Acer Aspire Go AG14-31P review to see if it meets your needs.

It's available from John Lewis for £300.

Laptop deals £500 and above

HP Pavilion Plus 14-ew1006na

*Average price in the past six months: £715. Cheapest price in the past six months: £499

• Intel Core Ultra 5 processor
• 16GB Ram
• 12GB SSD

We like: Portable yet powerful

We don't like: Poor webcam

A 14-inch Windows laptop from HP that weighs 1.52kg, which means it’s very portable if you want to keep it with you all day. It’s powered by a fast 14-core Intel Ultra 5 125H processor alongside a generous 16GB of Ram, plus a large 512GB solid-state drive (SSD).

It has a backlit keyboard – handy if you tend to work in darker environments. There’s a face scanner for a fast login, but no fingerprint reader.

We've seen it on offer for less, but its sale price now is still decent if you want good specs and need to buy now.

See what we made of this laptop in our HP Pavilion Plus 14-ew1006na review.

Dell XPS 13 9345

*Average price in the past six months: £1,197. Cheapest price in the past six months: £949

• Snapdragon X Elite processor
• 16GB Ram
• 512GB SSD

We like: Robust build quality

We don't like: Speakers aren't the best, based on our tests

The Dell XPS 13 9345 is the manufacturer’s flagship 13-inch laptop. With a Snapdragon X Elite processor and 16GB Ram, it certainly doesn’t want for impressive-sounding specs.

It’s light, at just over 1.2kg, and its slim, all-metal chassis will easily slide into a small work bag. Just note that Dell is economical with ports – there are only two USB-Cs on this laptop. If you need more then you'll need to buy an adaptor.

To find out all the pros and cons of this model, see our comprehensive Dell XPS 13 9345 review.

More laptop deals £500 and over:

• Asus Zenbook S13 UX5304MA - SQUIRREL_TEXT_50014783
• HP 14-inch OmniBook X - SQUIRREL_TEXT_50017978
• Asus Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) - SQUIRREL_TEXT_50017949

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Apple MacBook deals

Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 (late 2024)

*Average price in the past six months: £1,539. Cheapest price in the past six months: £1,434

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

We like: Brilliant screen

We don’t like: Heavier than most 14-inch laptops

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 – but no face scanner.

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 how 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: £2,215

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

We like: Brilliant screen

We don’t like: Very heavy 

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.

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.