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The annual sale is on the horizon – here’s how to get the jump on top laptop deals, including the best gaming laptop deals
Steve HogartyTech writerThursday 27 November 2025 13:09 GMT
open image in galleryThere are reductions on MacBooks, Lenovo laptops and more to shop right now (The Independent)If you’re in the market for a new MacBook or Chromebook, the best Black Friday laptop deals are here, so now’s the perfect time to buy. And for all you gamers trying to size up the best gaming laptop deals, I’ve got you covered. I’m tracking the offersthat yield the most savings all year-round, so I know where to find bona fide bargains, whether for the home office or your gaming den.
Black Friday officially begins on Friday, 28 November, but deals have been dropping at Amazon, Currys, Argos and more since early November. So if your laptop has been sounding like a supersonic jet about to take off, you can rest assured that I’ll bring you the tastiest deals so you can upgrade your laptop, all tried and tested by our expert reviewers.
As a tech writer with nearly a decade of Black Friday coverage under my belt, the most valuable lesson I’ve learned is to set your sights on a specific laptop before you begin exploring what’s on sale. Otherwise, you risk being lured in by a falsely inflated discount (on a device you didn’t even want). In my shopping guide, you’ll find a hand-picked selection of laptop discounts to suit every budget and spec requirement. I’ll be updating the deals as they fluctuate and – if we’re lucky – adding in the bigger reductions when they drop on Friday.
For more Black Friday deals on the latest tech, the team is also bringing you the best Apple deals, best PS5 deals and best Xbox deals as they land.
Follow live: Latest offers and news in our Black Friday 2025 live blog
The best Black Friday laptop deals
- Dell XPS 13: Was £1,549, now £1,149, Amazon.co.uk
- Apple MacBook air M4: Was £999, now £849, Amazon.co.uk
- Asus Vivobook 14: Was £699, now £499, AO.com
- Asus Zenbook 14: Was £999, now £599, Currys.co.uk
Apple MacBook air M4: Was £999, now £849, Amazon.co.uk
open image in gallery(Apple)Taking the top spot in IndyBest’s review of the best laptops, Apple’s MacBook air M4 was praised by tech writer Sean Cameron. “The MacBook air remains Apple’s most popular laptop for a reason. It’s slim, light and brilliantly portable, and in testing the M4 version felt quicker and more responsive in every task I threw at it, from everyday browsing to heavier jobs like photo and video editing,” he noted.
“Battery life is one of the air’s biggest strengths. I found it easily lasted through full workdays without a charger, making it a reliable travel machine. The new webcam impressed too, with Apple’s Centre Stage tech keeping me framed during calls and even showing what’s on the desk when needed,” he added.
“The design hasn’t really changed, but that’s no bad thing. The flat profile is still sleek and practical”.
Buy nowDell XPS 13: Was £1,549, now £1,149, Amazon.co.uk
open image in gallery(Dell)Here’s a £400 discount on the Dell XPS 13, one of the best Windows laptops you can buy. “The Dell XPS 13 is a brilliant little laptop,” said tech critic Sean Cameron in their Dell XPS 13 review. “It’s thin, portable and lightweight, and the new chip delivers truly impressive battery life and performance.”
Buy nowHP Pavilion SE 14: Was £399, now £229, Currys.co.uk
open image in gallery(Currys)If you want an affordable Windows laptop, this HP Pavilion SE 14 is one of the best-value picks I’ve seen so far this Black Friday. Reduced by £170, this is a great price for a budget powerhouse. It boasts an Intel Core i3-N305 processor and 8GB of RAM. That’s plenty for students or anyone who wants to stream, work or play. It’s also got a big full-HD screen.
Buy nowMicrosoft Surface laptop: Was £1,749, now £1,089, Amazon.co.uk
open image in gallery(Amazon)This laptop comes with a 120Hz display, more than 1080px resolution, and a 3:2 aspect ratio that makes it taller than most – a godsend if you spend your days writing essays or emails. Right now, it also comes with a discount of more than 38 per cent. Paired with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage by default, it has enough power to see you through most tasks, as I noted in my review of the Microsoft Surface laptop.
Buy nowApple MacBook pro M4: Was £1,849, now £1,749, Very.co.uk
open image in gallery(Apple)Black Friday deals have landed at Very, and you can save £150 on the Apple MacBook Pro M4. While it’s not the latest iteration (the newest model has the M5 chip), it’s still a brilliant option that earned its spot in our guide to the best laptops. In his review, tech critic Sean Cameron noted the MacBook's "exceptional" battery life that “comfortably lasted through long stretches of heavy use”; the “stunning” display, and “blisteringly fast” performance.
Buy nowAsus Chromebook Plus CX34: Was £349, now £209, Very.co.uk
open image in gallery(Asus)This is a great laptop for students in search of an affordable model for writing and making notes. It’s the best Chromebook I’ve tested, but if that’s not enough to convince you, it’s even more budget-friendly now, with a discount of £140 at Very. In my Asus Chromebook plus review, I noted the sleek design, spacious trackpad, comfortable keyboard and its excellent battery life.
Buy nowAsus Vivobook 14: Was £579, now £449.99, Johnlewis.com
open image in gallery(Asus)Our best laptop for students is £200 off in AO’s Black Friday sale. Not only is this machine a good choice for those doing their studies, it’s also one of the best laptops around right now, thanks to its speedy Intel Core Ultra processor and impressive battery life.
Buy nowMicrosoft Surface pro 11: Was £899, now £759, Currys.co.uk
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open image in gallery(Amazon)Dubbed the best hybrid tablet in my review of the best laptops for 2025, the Microsoft Surface pro 11 is down £140 at Currys. Essentially a high-end tablet with a custom keyboard case, it boasts powerful laptop features such as an impressive processor, a big display, a large battery and more. Plus, you can detach the main display to change the way you use the device.
Buy nowHP BM2V0EA Laptop: Was £529, Now £299, Argos.co.uk
open image in gallery(HP)Now available at its lowest ever price at Argos, the HP BM2V0EA has a sweet £200 off the starting retail price. This laptop features a powerful AMD ryzen 5 processor with plenty of storage and an impressive 10.5 hours battery life for optimal performance. Plus, the additional AMD radeon graphics, along with an 85 per cent screen-to-body ratio, make this a fantastic investment for enjoying all forms of entertainment.
Buy nowAsus Zenbook 14: Was £999, now £599, Currys.co.uk
open image in gallery(Asus)This is an unmissable saving of £400 on a new laptop from IndyBest-approved brand Asus. The 14in model has a full HD+ OLED screen and boasts an impressive battery life of up to 32 hours. It comes with 16GB RAM of memory and 512GB of SSD storage, while the 980g weight makes for easy transportation.
Buy nowThe best Black Friday gaming laptop deals
- Asus ROG Strix G16: Was £1,899, now £1,599, Very.co.uk
- Asus TUF gaming A15: Was £799, now £649, Argos.co.uk
Asus ROG strix G16: Was £1,899, now £1,599, Very.co.uk
open image in gallery(Very)With this dedicated ASUS strix gaming laptop, you’ll be the envy of your squadmates. It combines the powerful AMD Ryzen 9 chipset with the latest GeForce RTX 50 Series of AI-enhanced GPUs, making it lightning fast for Battlefield 6 skirmishes or when you’re fighting evil mercenaries in The Outer Worlds 2. There’s also a generous 1TB SSD, big enough for those big RPG installs, and a dazzling 16-inch display with a 165Hz refresh rate, so your gaming sessions will always run buttery smooth.
Buy nowAsus TUF gaming A15: Was £799, now £649, Argos.co.uk
open image in gallery(Asus)The GPU in this gaming laptop may be two generations old, but it’s still more than capable of handling every game out there, and this model costs a fraction of the price of a cutting-edge device. Powered by the 7-series AMD Ryzen 7 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics chip, don’t let anyone tell you it’s not powerful enough for Battlefield 6.
Buy nowWhen is Black Friday 2025?
Black Friday falls on the fourth Thursday of November each year. This means, in 2025, Black Friday lands later this week on 28 November, with deals running throughout the weekend until Cyber Monday (1 December).
However, the deals tend to spill out of that four-day window. The first discounts started landing earlier in November, so if a new laptop is in your future, there’s plenty to explore right now (or just four days to wait for the main event).
Why you can trust us to find the best laptop deals this Black Friday
As IndyBest’s tech critic, I assess laptops throughout the year to create and maintain our laptop shopping guides, so I know which Black Friday laptop deals are worth your money and which you should avoid. My review process measures everything from performance and battery life to display quality and build, and I won’t recommend a laptop just because it’s cheap – that’s an easy way to end up with a dud.
How to avoid a bad laptop deal
You will find countless low-cost, obscure brands on sites like Amazon, but it’s best to steer clear of these and stick to reputable names to ensure you’re investing in a laptop you can depend on. We only feature models we’ve tested ourselves or those from brands we know and trust. As we track prices over time and know how much you should expect to spend on the latest tech, our laptop guides are a safe bet when trying to find a good deal.
Want more bargains? Read IndyBest’s comprehensive guide to the best Black Friday deals
