Best laptop sales in Australia: cheap laptops to buy in October 2025

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Whether you’re after an affordable laptop or a heavily discounted premium machine, you’re in the right place. We’ve tracked down the best ways to save across a range of models. Deals change from week to week, but below you’ll usually find offers on Apple, Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer, Microsoft, and Asus devices.

The laptop sales we highlight are chosen for more than price. We also weigh specifications and performance so you get the best value for money while staying within your budget. We also verify current prices and track past sales to make sure each offer is genuinely good.

As usual, Lenovo has discounts on a wide range of laptops, plus there are some HP deals worth checking out.

Can't find what you want? Check out our guides to the best laptops, plus the best gaming laptops.

Top deals

Lenovo ThinkBook G8 14-inch | Core 7 240H / 32GB / 512GB SSD
Save AU$250
Lenovo ThinkBook G8 14-inch | Core 7 240H / 32GB / 512GB SSD: was AU$1,549 now AU$1,299 at Amazon

This is a cracker of a deal, considering the ThinkBook G8 was AU$1,749 not long ago. Especially since you get the powerful new Series 2 Intel Core 7 240H CPU, 32GB of RAM and a fast NVMe 512GB SSD. The only downside is the display, with a 1920 x 1200 resolution and 45% NTSC colour. But if you are connecting it to an external display (or three) via HDMI or Thunderbolt 4, then you won't care.

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The best deals on everyday laptops

Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5 15-inch | AMD Ryzen 7 / 16GB / 512GB SSD
Save AU$760
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5 15-inch | AMD Ryzen 7 / 16GB / 512GB SSD: was AU$1,819 now AU$1,059 at Lenovo Australia

This larger 15-inch Slim 5 is hard to recommend at the AU$1,819 web price, but the discount down to AU$1,059 makes it an excellent deal. It uses a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU plus 16GB of RAM and while the 1920 x 1200 display is fine, you can upgrade to a very nice 16:10 (2560 x 1600) OLED screen with a high 500-nit brightness and 100% DCI-P3 colour reproduction for just AU$150 during checkout. And we think it is very much worth opting for the AU$11 upgraded 70Wh battery.

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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura 14-inch | Intel Ultra 7 258V / 32GB / 1TB SSD
Save AU$1,230
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura 14-inch | Intel Ultra 7 258V / 32GB / 1TB SSD: was AU$3,129 now AU$1,899 at Lenovo Australia

Need a slim but still powerful laptop? The Yoga Slim 7i Aura features the new Series 2 Intel Core Ultra 7 258V CPU, a compact 14-inch 2800 x 1800 OLED display, plus premium features like a facial recognition webcam and Wi-Fi 7.

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Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16-inch | Ultra 7 / 32GB / 1TB SSD
Save AU$1,510
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16-inch | Ultra 7 / 32GB / 1TB SSD: was AU$3,479 now AU$1,969 at Lenovo Australia

This versatile 2-in-1 features the latest Series 2 Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor backed up by 32GB of RAM and a large 1TB SSD. The 16-inch (2880 x 1800) 120Hz OLED touchscreen display folds back through 360 degrees and works with the Lenovo pen for writing and drawing. You also get extras like an IR facial recognition webcam, dual Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports and a decently large 70Wh battery. That's a lot of laptop for the money!

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Dell 16 Plus laptop | Ultra 7 258V / 32GB RAM / 1TB SSD
Save AU$485.50
Dell 16 Plus laptop | Ultra 7 258V / 32GB RAM / 1TB SSD: was AU$2,099 now AU$1,613.50 at Dell

The Dell 16 Plus launched at AU$2,600, then dropped to AU$2,099 not long after, then AU$1698.40, and you can get it for AU$1,613.50 using the code DELLAU5 at checkout. That's not bad for this powerful laptop – especially since it has a 2560x1600 display, plus extras like Thunderbolt 4 USB-C and Wi-Fi 7.

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Dell XPS 13 laptop | Snapdragon X Elite / 32GB RAM / 1TB SSD
Save AU$686.98
Dell XPS 13 laptop | Snapdragon X Elite / 32GB RAM / 1TB SSD: was AU$2,597.11 now AU$1,910.13 at Dell

While the AU$3,798 launch RRP wasn't too appealing, the XPS 13 recently dropped to AU$2,196.70, and you can score an extra 13% off using code XPSAWAU13%. Even discounted, the XPS is an expensive machine, but this is a decent price for the premium Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM model with the 2880 x 1800 OLED touchscreen.

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Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5 13-inch | Ryzen 5 / 16GB / 512GB SSD
Save AU$471.02
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5 13-inch | Ryzen 5 / 16GB / 512GB SSD: was AU$1,500.02 now AU$1,029 at Lenovo Australia

This compact machine has a decently powerful AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS CPU paired with 16GB of RAM, and can happily take on any everyday tasks. It also has premium extras such as a 16:10 (1920 x 1200) 13.3-inch touchscreen display with a high 400-nit brightness and 100% sRGB colour reproduction, and a facial-recognition webcam. Not bad for 32% off.

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Coupons and discount codes

It's worth browsing our full list of computing coupons, but we have also included our favourites below.

Or, if you're looking to save on other purchases, explore our full list of coupon categories – covering electronics (from TVs to earbuds and everything in between), mobile phones and even services like VPNs.

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Dell has some great coupons this month, with savings on XPS and Alienware machines, as well as monitors and desktops.

To generate the coupon, just follow the links below and click the GET CODE button.

Save up to 13% off select XPS and Alienware laptops and desktops

Take 11% off select Dell monitors

Enjoy 5% off a wide range of laptops and desktops

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HP has a range of sales going, but you can save a little more on select models using the below code.

Get 5% off all products

This week’s best storewide laptop sales

Amazonregular discounts on Chromebooks, plus best MacBook prices

Amazon: regular discounts on Chromebooks, plus best MacBook prices

Amazon has a regularly updated selection of laptop deals. It’s often the best place to go for cheap Chromebooks and mid-range devices, so worth a look if your budget is under AU$1,000. For those after a more premium device, Amazon often has the best prices available on Apple MacBooks, sometimes offering 10% off or more. It could also be worth checking Amazon coupon codes to get the best deal possible.

Dellshop XPS, Inspiron and Alienware laptops

Dell: shop XPS, Inspiron and Alienware laptops

Dell no longer offers limited-time discounts on its range of laptops – instead, there’s only a featured section on its website. Unfortunately though, Dell doesn’t list the original price of these laptops, so it’s hard to know exactly what kind of deal you’re getting, or if you’re getting one at all. It does price match competitors' deals, and you can often find Dell coupon codes to ensure you’re getting the best discount.

HPweekly deals on HP Envy, Spectre and Omen laptops

HP: weekly deals on HP Envy, Spectre and Omen laptops

No matter when you look, HP is always offering discounts on its laptops, with fresh deals available each week. Typically, we see discounts of up to 40-50% off. Along with laptops, you’ll also find price cuts on PCs, monitors and other computing peripherals. The most substantial discounts seem to arrive on HP’s budget and mid-range devices. Check for HP coupon codes to ensure you’re getting the lowest price.

Lenovogo-to for discounts on Lenovo ThinkPad, Yoga and Legion laptops

Lenovo: go-to for discounts on Lenovo ThinkPad, Yoga and Legion laptops

Lenovo is another laptop maker which always offers discounts via its online store. The maximum price cut is usually around 30-55% off, and runs the gamut of budget machines, 2-in-1 devices and premium gaming builds. To get any laptop discounts from the website, you’ll require a Lenovo coupon code, which is always listed next to the product.

JB Hi-Fifrequent deals on Apple, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo

JB Hi-Fi: frequent deals on Apple, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo

JB Hi-Fi regularly offers discounts across a wide range of laptop brands, so it’s always worth checking what’s available, especially during peak sale periods like EOFY. It often offers 10% off Apple MacBooks, 20% off Dell, HP and Lenovo, along with discounts on Asus and MSI. If you see a manufacturer offering a model on sale, it’s worth seeing if JB Hi-Fi is beating it.

If you’re after further info on the best laptops, check out some of our other dedicated buying guides:

• Best laptops in Australia
• Best gaming laptops
• Best ultrabooks
• Best business laptops
• Best 2-in-1 laptops

Watch the video below for the top 7 things to consider when buying a laptop.

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Lindsay Handmer
Lindsay Handmer
Senior Writer – TechRadar Australia

Lindsay is an Australian tech journalist who loves nothing more than rigorous product testing and benchmarking. He is especially passionate about portable computing, doing deep dives into the USB-C specification or getting hands on with energy storage, from power banks to off grid systems. In his spare time Lindsay is usually found tinkering with an endless array of projects or exploring the many waterways around Sydney.

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