Best laptop sales in Australia: cheap laptops to buy in September 2025
Save on laptops from Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo and more
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. There a few solid discounts on HP gaming laptops via eBay using the code HPAU20.
Can't find what you want? Check out our guides to the best laptops, plus the best gaming laptops.
Top deals
The MacBook Air M4 rarely goes on sale, so while this discount doesn't seem like much, it's not far off as good as it gets for an Apple product. Want to know more about the laptop? Take a look at our MacBook Air 13-inch M4 review for the full insight.
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.
The best deals on everyday laptops
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.
This larger 15-inch Slim 5 is hard to recommend at the AU$2,259 web price, but the discount here makes it an excellent deal. It uses a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU plus a top-notch 32GB of RAM, so is well suited to those who need a more powerful machine. It also has a very nice 16:10 (2560 x 1600) OLED display with a high 500-nit brightness and 100% DCI-P3 colour reproduction. Just make sure you pay AU$11 extra when checking out for the upgraded 70Wh battery.
This larger 15-inch Slim 5 is hard to recommend at the AU$1,769 web price, but the discount here makes it an excellent deal. It uses an efficient AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS CPU plus 16GB of RAM, so is well suited to those who need an everyday machine. It also has a very nice 16:10 (2560 x 1600) OLED display with a high 500-nit brightness and 100% DCI-P3 colour reproduction. Just make sure you pay AU$11 extra when checking out for the upgraded 70Wh battery. You can also upgrade to a Ryzen 7 CPU for AU$60, or a 1TB SSD for AU$60. Sadly the RAM cannot be upgraded.
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!
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.
While the AU$3,798 launch RRP wasn't too appealing, the XPS 13 recently dropped to AU$2,296.80, 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.
While the AU$3,898.40 price after launch wasn't too appealing, the XPS 13 recently dropped to AU$2,897.40, then AU$2396.90 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 Intel Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM model – though you need to pay extra if you want the OLED touchscreen rather than the 2K IPS screen.
While we have seen slightly cheaper prices in the past for the older 16GB M2 MacBook Air, 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.
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 100% DCI-P3 colour and a 500-nit brightness.
This affordable ThinkPad is currently 35% off the inflated web price. But it's still a great deal, 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.
This compact machine has a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU paired with 16GB of RAM, and can happily take on your daily workload. 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 36% off.
Gaming laptop deals
The Victus 15 is often sold around the AU$1,500 mark, and is currently AU$1,399 from HP, so while we have seen it cheaper before, this is 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.
This affordable gaming laptop is currently 32% off the admittedly overly high list price, but it's a reasonable mid-range buy with 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.
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.
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
HP has a range of sales going, but you can save a little more on select models using the below code.
This week’s best storewide laptop sales
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.
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.
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.
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-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 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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