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The Black Friday deals may have come in thick and fast last week, and hit a pinnacle for Cyber Monday, but with both now things of the past we're seeing the savings slowly coming to an end. Still, there are some hold outs remaining to make now a good time to upgrade your computer.
Whether you’re after something for work, play or just general everyday use, there's still a chance to find a bargain on a laptop that is just right for you.
We’ve left no stone unturned and brought you the best bargains across major names including Apple, Microsoft, Lenovo, Dell and more across Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with the best deals still remaining included below.
It's worth noting that the deals and prices below are current at time of writing, but are likely to change at anytime as more retailers close their sales, so if you spot a price and a bargain that's right for you - act fast!
Cyber Monday laptop deals: top retailers
- Amazon: savings on MacBooks, and other brands
- Dell: up to 40% off selected laptops
- eBay: frequent coupons across Microsoft, Dell and Lenovo eBay stores
- HP: up to 45% off HP laptops
Cyber Monday laptop deals still live
Buying tips: 3 of the best laptops to look out for during Black Friday 2022
The new best laptop of 2022
If you want a top performer, you can't go wrong with the new Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022). Featuring big improvements on the previous model, it comes with a brand-new design that gives it a thinner, lighter build and is powered by Apple's brand new M2 chip. It is pricier than the previous model by quite a lot, so if you want an affordable but still excellent laptop you might want to consider the MacBook Air (M1, 2020) which will likely come down in price during Black Friday 2022. Read more: MacBook Air (M2, 2022) review
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- Great new design
- Long battery life
Against
- More expensive than previously
- New colors are a bit tame
The best affordable laptop around
Affordable and versatile, the brilliant Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook is an example of how good modern Chromebooks have become these days. With the functionality of both a laptop and tablet, it's also backed up with some pretty decent specs. Chromebooks are also known for their battery life, and this one offers up to 22 hours so is perfect for on-the-go. While already an affordable option, you can often find even bigger savings on this device during the Black Friday sales. Read more: Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook review
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- Lightweight and portable
- Long battery life
Against
- Tiny keyboard
- finicky trackpad
The best value laptop of 2022
The revolutionary ARM-based Apple M1 chip keeps the Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) up there as the best value laptop money can buy. This thin and lightweight laptop offers up great performance, even boasting 4K video editing and generous battery life. With the newer MacBook Air (M2, 2022) on the market, it's very possible that we'll be seeing some great discounts on this fantastic laptop across the Black Friday sales, as we've some price drops on this one before. Read more: MacBook Air (M1, 2020) review
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- Silent to use
- Amazing battery life
Against
- Fanless design could impact performance
Laptop specs to look for on Black Friday
A lot of deals during Black Friday will be on older stock that retailers and manufacturers are trying to move along. So while you might find a huge price cut on a laptop, you shouldn't be surprised to discover that its processor is three years old. This won’t always be a deal breaker though as some older CPUs will still give you a decent laptop to get some work done.
Still, it's important to keep the current generation of processors for laptops in mind, so keep an eye out for Intel Processors with either an11 or 12 in front of their model numbers, such as the 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1260P, or the 11th Gen Core i7-1165G7.
A key benefit of the newer CPUs is the support for Thunderbolt 4. This means the laptop has a lot of bandwidth available for high speed USB ports, which is key when connecting external displays and docks. Laptops with older CPUs may only be able to handle one external screen, and the very fastest speeds are needed for multiple 4K external monitors. The 11th and 12th-gen Intel CPUs can also include Intel Iris Xe Graphics, which is quite a powerful option that is more than up for light gaming.
10th generation processors will still get the job done, but anything with an 8th or 9th-gen or older Intel Core processor isn’t worth your time unless it has a serious discount attached. That’s because if you're looking to then upgrade in a few years, older processors will have both a huge reduction in resale value and potentially sluggish performance depending on what you want to use the machine for.
With MacBooks, that can become slightly less of an issue, even if MacBooks do still follow the trends of all Apple products with slowing down the older they get and the beefier the OS updates become. That said, you generally know what you're going to get from a MacBook and if you're in the market for one your biggest choice in this area will likely be more what size hard drive you want. Smaller hard drives will give you what you need for general use, but it could be worth looking out for bigger sizes that are only a little more expensive and will double your storage depending on your needs.
Finally, keep an eye on RAM offerings for laptops. You will want at least 8GB of RAM on a Windows laptop, and 16GB is really the better option if you're hoping to do any heavy work or love a lot of browser tabs. Generally you can get away with 4GB on some Chromebooks, but 8GB is better.
Black Friday 2022: our predictions
When will Black Friday deals start for laptops in 2022?
While some retailers will launch early Black Friday deals in the week leading up, the official kick off date for Black Friday this year is on November 25. Deals will continue over that weekend, through to Cyber Monday on November 28. It’s also likely that a lot of deals will continue past November 28, although availability will be dependent on stock levels as some top deals might sell out sooner rather than later.
Where will the best Black Friday laptop deals be?
There are a few places you’ll be able to snatch a good deal on a Laptop during Black Friday, with top brands such as Microsoft, Lenovo, HP and Dell set to offer sales across their respective sites.
We’ve also historically seen marketplaces such as eBay and Amazon offer up deals across a wide variety of laptops as well, sometimes with additional coupons or vouchers so that you can save even more off the listing’s deal price. JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys are some other retailers that we predict will have some bargains on MacBooks, ThinkPads and more.
Is it better to buy a laptop on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
This year, Black Friday falls on November 25, with Cyber Monday just after on November 28. With these two major sales events so close together, you might be wondering if it's better to buy a laptop on Black Friday or wait a few days for Cyber Monday?
In the past, Black Friday has offered up the best deals on TVs and other home appliances, while the best tech deals on items like laptops and computers often waited for Cyber Monday. In more recent years, though, these lines have been blurred, so there’s no clear distinction between what deals will be offered up on Black Friday compared to Cyber Monday.
While there might be some new deals that pop up on Cyber Monday, we now rarely see better laptop deals than those that start on Black Friday. Considering this, we recommend jumping on a Black Friday deal as soon as you see something suitable for you in order to avoid disappointment if the product sells out.
What Black Friday laptop deals can we expect in 2022?
In 2022, Black Friday deals on laptops will be dependent on a few things. We’re likely going to see laptops with 11th generation Intel Core processors land some great deals with 12th-gen CPUs having become more popular in laptops over the last 12 months. Of course, these 12th-gen chips are very good, but that doesn't mean you should rule out 11th-gen or even 10th-gen CPUs – these chips perform perfectly well and laptops with these in their specs are also even more likely to snag deals this Black Friday.
On the fruitier side of things, Apple has continued to sell the MacBook Air (M1, 2020) alongside the MacBook Air (M2, 2022). Generally, once Apple launches a new model, the older one gets discontinued. In this instance, however, with Apple keeping the M1 version on the market it gives buyers a more affordable alternative to the M2 model. With this in mind, it’s possible we might see some Black Friday deals on the M1 MacBook Air, which is a solid laptop in itself.
While Nvidia’s latest graphics cards, the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 are specifically for desktop gaming PCs, there’s also a possibility that we might see the RTX 4000 laptop graphics card launching soon. This means there’s potential for generous price cuts on gaming laptops this Black Friday as well.
