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

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Whether you’re looking for an affordable laptop or a deeply discounted premium machine, you’ve come to the right place, as we’ve tracked down the best opportunities to save on a variety of models. We are in the middle of back to school sales, and there are some decent laptop deals to be had. It varies a bit week to week, but you’ll find laptop deals on Apple, Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer, Microsoft and Asus devices.

The laptop sales we’ve highlighted below have been selected for more than just their price – we also factor in specs and performance to help you get the best value for money out of your new laptop, that still fits into your budget. We also check the pricing (and track previous sales) to make sure it really is a good deal.

With EOFY not far away it's slim pickings this week, and we expect more deals close to June 1. That said, Lenovo has some early EOFY discounts on a wide range of laptops, plus there are some HP deals worth checking out.

It's also a good idea to take a read of our best laptops guide, or, if you're a gamer, have a squiz at our best gaming laptops.

Top deals

Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16-inch | Ultra 7 / 32GB / 1TB SSD
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16-inch | Ultra 7 / 32GB / 1TB SSD: was AU$3,479 now AU$1,999 at Lenovo AU

Save AU$1,480

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 a 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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Apple MacBook Air M2 16GB
Apple MacBook Air M2 16GB: was AU$1,487 now AU$1,337 at JB Hi-Fi

Save AU$150

This is one of the cheapest prices we've seen for the 16GB M2 MacBook Air, and while older, it's still a solid option for those who need a capable yet affordable machine. Want to know if that's the right move? Check out our Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) review.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16-inch | Ryzen AI 7 / 32GB / 512GB SSD
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16-inch | Ryzen AI 7 / 32GB / 512GB SSD: was AU$2,149 now AU$1,539 at Lenovo AU

Save AU$610

The IdeaPad Pro packs serious performance with its AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, all powered by a long-lasting 84Wh battery. It also includes premium features like an IR webcam for facial recognition and a big 16-inch, 120Hz, 2800 x 1800 OLED screen that boasts a 100% DCI-P3 colour and a 500-nit brightness.

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Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14-inch (Gen 9) | Ryzen 7 / 16GB / RTX 3050 / 512GB SSD:
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14-inch (Gen 9) | Ryzen 7 / 16GB / RTX 3050 / 512GB SSD: was AU$2,949 now AU$1,599 at Lenovo AU

Save AU$1200

This powerful laptop is currently 45% off and close to the best deal we've seen. You don't often get a premium machine at this price – especially not one with a 14.5-inch, 2560 x 1600, IPS, 100% sRGB, 350-nit, 90Hz, touchscreen display and a Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU. It also has a facial-recognition webcam, a big 73Wh battery and 140W USB-C charging.

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HP Envy x360 16-inch 2-in-1 | Ultra 7 / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD
HP Envy x360 16-inch 2-in-1 | Ultra 7 / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD: was AU$2,799 now AU$1,499 at HP Store

Save AU$1,300

Score a great 46% off this versatile 2-in-1 HP Envy x360 from HP. It features an Intel Ultra 7 CPU along with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Plus of course a 1200p 16-inch touchscreen that conveniently folds through 360 degrees. Even better, it's actually AU$100 cheaper than during Black Friday.

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 (Gen 5) | Ryzen 5 Pro / 16GB / 256GB SSD
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 (Gen 5) | Ryzen 5 Pro / 16GB / 256GB SSD: was AU$1,959 now AU$1,136.92 at Lenovo AU

Save AU$822.08

This affordable ThinkPad is currently 41% off, and well suited to everyday workloads, thanks to a Ryzen 5 Pro 7535U processor, 256GB storage, 16GB RAM and a 1920 x 1200, 14-inch display. Need more power? The ThinkPad L14 can be upgraded during checkout with a more powerful CPU, extra RAM or larger SSD.

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Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5 13-inch | Ryzen 5 / 16GB / 512GB SSD:
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5 13-inch | Ryzen 5 / 16GB / 512GB SSD: was AU$1,479 now AU$999 at Lenovo AU

Save AU$480

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's also got 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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HP Laptop (17-cn3029TU) | i5 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD
HP Laptop (17-cn3029TU) | i5 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD: was AU$1,609 now AU$959 at HP Store

Save AU$650

Kitted out with a decently powerful Intel i5-1334U CPU, 16GB of RAM, a large 512GB SSD and monster 17.3-inch display, the HP Laptop (yes, that is the actual name) is currently 40% off. The IPS display has a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 300-nit brightness and covers 45% of the NTSC colour space. It can run for up to 10 hours unplugged thanks to the 41Wh battery, includes Wi-Fi 6 and has a full-size backlit keyboard with numpad.

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Gaming laptops

HP Victus 15 | i5 / RTX 4050 / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD
HP Victus 15 | i5 / RTX 4050 / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD: was AU$1,599 now AU$1,119 at HP Store

Save AU$480

The Victus 15 is often sold around the AU$1,500 mark, and while we have seen a slightly deeper discount, it's still a reasonable deal for a Core i5, RTX 4050 machine, as it's more than capable of decent frame rates on the 15-inch, 1080p, 144Hz screen.

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Lenovo LOQ 15.6-inch | Ryzen 5 / 16GB / RTX 4050 / 1TB SSD
Lenovo LOQ 15.6-inch | Ryzen 5 / 16GB / RTX 4050 / 1TB SSD: was AU$2,349 now AU$1,439 at Lenovo AU

Save AU$910

This affordable gaming laptop is currently 39% off the admittedly overly high list price, but it's a reasonable mid-range buy at this discount. Working alongside the RTX 4050 GPU, the LOQ has a Ryzen 5 CPU and 16GB of RAM. It's not exactly the most powerful machine, but is good enough for very playable frame rates on the 1080p, 144Hz display.

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Laptop discount codes

Dell laptop discounts

Dell laptop discounts

To save 5% off a new machine, head to our dedicated Dell coupon page, click on the 'Get Code' button and then enter the code at checkout.

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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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