If you’re looking for a cheap 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 top laptops.
You’ll find we’ve covered everything from budget browsing machines to high-performance powerhouses, so you’ll no doubt find something here to match your needs.
We’ve highlighted a selection of the latest deals that we’ve sniffed out, and if you scroll further down, we've rounded up some of our favourite laptops in a dedicated buying guide.
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The best deals on our favourite laptops
Over the years we’ve reviewed plenty of laptops, and as a result, we’ve seen what to avoid and what to jump on when there’s savings to be had. Check out the prices on some of our favourite laptops below and see if anything has dropped enough to spark your interest.
We’ve made no secret of our affinity for the Dell XPS line, and we’ve ultimately chosen the Dell XPS 15 (9520) as our favourite Windows laptop. This version of the device came out in 2022, and while the physical design wasn’t revamped, it’s got premium components packed inside, such as the Intel Core i7-12700H processor.
According to some benchmarks, the i7-12700H CPU outpaces Apple’s M1 Max silicon, which is no small feat. The XPS 15 is also equipped with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, which is a step up from the Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics that you’ll find in the slightly smaller Dell XPS 13 (2022).
Paired with Intel’s 12th-gen CPU, the RTX 3050 Ti GPU is capable of some moderate gaming in 1080p, but don’t expect much more than that. You might reasonably assume that this kind of power would come as a detriment to the XPS 15’s battery life, but we were pleasantly surprised to see it easily extends beyond a typical eight-hour work day, something plenty of laptops struggle with.
Read our full Dell XPS 15 (2022) review
The MacBook Air (M2, 2022) gets the #1 spot in our guide to the best laptops in Australia, so naturally, it’s also our favourite Apple machine. It builds on the success of Apple’s 2020 MacBook Air, adding an updated design, better performance and a larger, brighter screen.
While these upgrades are fantastic, Apple’s 2022 MacBook Air also came with a much higher price tag, starting at AU$1,899. That’s the kind of cost we’d expect for a MacBook Pro rather than the entry-level MacBook Air. In fact, it’s only AU$100 less than the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022).
But let’s talk about the highlights – there’s a larger 13.6-inch screen (up from 13.3-inches), and that’s largely thanks to slimmer bezels. The Liquid Retina display also delivers a brighter screen of 500 nits, up from 400 nits in the 2020 model. The powerful M2 silicon inside the MacBook Air gives you excellent performance, and we managed to stretch out 16 hours of battery life in our own testing.
Read our full Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) review
The Razer Blade 15 sits at the top of our best gaming laptops guide, and as far as we’re concerned, it leads the pack in performance. There are various configurations of this device, with graphics card options from the Nvidia RTX 30 series, and 12th-gen Intel processors. It’s this versatility, in part, that makes it our favourite gaming machine.
Keep in mind that while gaming performance is outstanding, it comes at the cost of battery life, which is practically non-existent. In our own testing, it lasted just two hours and 49 minutes, which is significantly less than what the previous Razer Blade 15 (2021) achieved, which was six hours and 16 minutes. If we had to guess, we’d say this drop in juice is likely caused by the power-hungry 12th-gen Intel chips.
If you can forgive the poor battery life, there’s lots to love about the 2022 Razer Blade 15. Its form factor is as tight and compact as ever, the finish is gorgeous and the keyboard is comfortable. While Razer is known for flashy RGB, the brand has shown some restraint in this department when it comes to the keys, which is good news in our book. There’s also a good number of ports, so your peripherals won’t go to waste.
Read our full Razer Blade 15 (2022) review
The Surface Laptop Studio is one of the most compelling laptop’s in Microsoft’s history, because of its unique take on the 2-in-1 device. Instead of folding back into a shape similar to a tent – as with many 2-in-1s from Dell, HP, Lenovo and others – this Microsoft device feels a little more like an easel. In some way, it folds into itself, and leaves room for the trackpad (should you want it). Or, you can lie it completely flat like a tablet.
While we love this device, we do wish Microsoft had installed more powerful hardware. Instead, it opted for Intel’s 11th-gen processors, with the option of either an i5-11300H or a i7-11370H CPU. If you were hoping for a 2-in-1 that can handle video editing or heavy coding with ease, this may not be the best choice for you. With a starting price of AU$2,549, it’s also a very expensive option.
With its easel-like display, this is a 2-in-1 laptop that could be better suited to illustrators or graphic designers, though it’s a shame the Surface Pen stylus isn’t included in the box.
Read our full Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review
When Apple ditched Intel’s chips for its own M1 silicon in 2020, it was a real game changer for the laptop market – Apple or otherwise. The processor gave the MacBook Air a serious performance boost, which thankfully, has not come at the expense of battery life (our testing found it lasted an impressive 11 hours and 15 minutes in continuous movie playback).
Despite the significant power upgrade, Apple has priced this laptop at a better RRP than its predecessor. It even gives other premium Ultrabooks such as the Dell XPS 13 a run for their money – something we never would have anticipated from Apple. You can expect to pay AU$1,499 for the model with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, or AU$1,849 for the 512GB SSD version.
This 2020 MacBook Air ranks at the #1 spot in our guide to the best student laptops, so it’s an excellent choice if you need a new laptop for school or university.
Read our full Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) review
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