Black Friday laptop deals are already revving their engines, with retailers like Dell, Lenovo, HP and Best Buy all launching early sales this week. That means you can already score your new machine from as little as $149 (though my top picks start life at $299.99).
There are a few weeks to go until we'd expect the Black Friday laptop deals to begin, but by doing some work and preparation now, you can save lots of time and worry when the price cuts do begin.
Today's best early Black Friday laptop deals
- Amazon: $200 off Macbooks
- Best Buy: starting from $149
- Dell: starting from $299.99
- Lenovo: starting from $279.99
- HP: starting from $209.99
- Newegg: starting from $179
- Walmart: starting from $139
UK:
- Amazon: starting from £199
- Argos: starting from £349
- Currys: starting from £228
- Very: 10% off with code COMPUTING10
When will Black Friday laptop deals officially start?
Black Friday laptop deals will officially launch on November 28, but we generally see the main sales starting from Thanksgiving week. That means we're right in the middle of this year's sale, with more retailers launching their official discounts and some even starting to run off the shelves.
Where will the best Black Friday laptop deals be?
Given the fact that Black Friday laptop deals are some of the most in-demand discounts of the weekend, it's no surprise that all of the major retailers break out the big guns around this sales event. We're already seeing some excellent early offers from retailers in both the US and UK, as well, and considering the potential shipping delays earlier in the year, it may well pay off to shop a little early. If you want to get a head start you'll find all our go-to stores just below.
US:
Amazon: regular discounts on budget and mid-range machines
Dell: record low prices on XPS and super cheap Inspiron prices
Best Buy: offering price guarantee for My Best Buy members
HP: frequent flash sales with super low prices
Lenovo: heavy discounts on everyday laptops and Legion gaming
Walmart: best for budget friendly Chromebooks and laptops
Microsoft: discounts on Surface devices and Windows machines
Newegg: additional rebates and price guarantees available
UK:
Amazon: speedy delivery and a wide range of machines
Currys: often offers additional software and accessories for free
Argos: budget prices and same day delivery often available
Dell: offers excellent discounts on budget and premium models
John Lewis: big savings on high end laptops with excellent warranties
AO: sometimes offers record low prices but stock moves quickly
Laptops Direct: super low prices but £5 shipping fees for faster delivery
Ebuyer: best for refurbished laptops and accessories
Very: often price matches other retailers with plenty of stock
What to expect from Black Friday laptop deals in 2025
Last year's Black Friday laptop deals offered some excellent discounts in the entry level and mid-range areas. We're optimistic for more of this action in 2025, with entry level models like the HP Pavilion, Acer Aspire 3, Dell Inspiron 15 3000, and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 falling further into this bracket this November.
That means you can expect to find an Intel and AMD's mid-range processors, 8GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD inside one of the laptops above for between $259-$349 during the height of the sale. We'd expect to see the majority of these machines at retailers like Dell and Walmart, with Best Buy and Amazon both lacking slightly in this price range last year (head to Currys and Argos in the UK).
If you're looking for something a little more substantial, it's worth noting that the Dell XPS and MacBook Air tend to take the jump from elite ultrabook to mid-range level pricing in Black Friday laptop deals. This is a particularly competitive space, with retailers all pushing their flashier machines for new record low prices. That's why we expect the biggest value to be on laptops priced between $500 and $800 (£500-£800) this year; you'll likely find an Intel i7 processor in there, and, depending on the actual model you choose, potentially 8-16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD.
The biggest savings will likely hit the premium end of the spectrum in this year's Black Friday laptop deals. This is the $1,000+ / £1,000+ machines that have plenty of wiggle room on their costs due to the sheer size of their price tag. We often see high-end configurations of the Dell XPS 13 in this category, but also mid-range MacBooks and starter Black Friday gaming laptop deals as well. This year we're expecting some of the biggest offers to land on MacBook Pro models, the Dell XPS 13, the Razer Blade 14, and the HP Spectre x360.
What should you look for in Black Friday laptop deals?
If you are already looking for Black Friday-level laptop deals, it's worth keeping in mind the kinds of specs and features you're after for your cash. There are a few easy to spot hallmarks of a good deal, though, which is helpful considering it's difficult to work out whether you really are looking at a Black Friday-level offer or not.
If you're after a cheap Chromebook, for example, we'd recommend waiting for one with at least 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage for under $150 / £150 (you can check out Black Friday Samsung deals for more). However, for a Windows machine with a similar entry level spec (8GB RAM, 128GB SSD storage, i3 processor), you'd be better off aiming for a $249 / £249 price tag to make an early buy worthwhile.
Once you potentially think about moving up to an Intel i5 processor, $299-$499 / £299-£499 is a strong sales price that we tend to see in official Black Friday laptop deals (and would be well worth a punt ahead of them). However, of course, that is all depending on the price of the actual machine you're buying - these prices are geared towards more budget-minded models like the Dell Inspiron 3000 or Lenovo IdeaPad 3, as opposed to the MacBook and Dell XPS configurations on offer.
If you're moving more into the mid-range ahead of this year's Black Friday laptop deals, it's worth making sure that you're picking up a 2-in-1 convertible display, extra long battery life, or a super slim bezel on your machine while also potentially moving up to 1TB of SSD storage space. We would expect to see prices on these kinds of machines sitting at between $499 and $699 / £499-£699 over Black Friday, and you might even find some particularly strong deals on the big name ultrabooks in this category as well.
Once you move up beyond this price tag, Black Friday laptop deals start to become a lot easier to discern. That's because these models, regardless of the configuration, rarely introduce new record low prices. If you spot a MacBook Air M1 for under $849.99, or a Dell XPS 13 for under $649, for example, you can already assume you're getting a good deal.
Is Black Friday a good time to buy a laptop?
Black Friday is an excellent time to buy a laptop, with some of the year's lowest prices up for grabs. That's because the majority of brands announce their new models at the start of the year, giving each new device (and all the latest generation tech under the hood) plenty of time to settle into the shelves before November rolls around. On top of that, brands and retailers know they will have new stock to compete with once January turns up - so are more likely to go even further with price drops to end out the year.
Do laptop prices drop on Black Friday?
Laptop prices do drop on Black Friday, but they also generally drop from mid-October onwards. This sales season extends far beyond the Thanksgiving week that we're used to - with discounts from a range of retailers kicking off as early as October 1. That said, the biggest flash sales tend to take place on the big day itself.
Of course, if you're after something a little more portable, be sure to check out the best Black Friday iPad deals we expect to see this year. On the other hand, those after a desktop could do well with this year's Black Friday gaming PC deals as well. We're also looking to Black Friday gaming monitor deals for more setup inspiration as well.
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