Best laptop sales in Australia: cheap laptops to buy in December 2024

Black Friday early deals are here, even though the main sale doesn't start till Friday, November 29. Until the frenzy is over, this page will be on hold, and instead you'll find the latest laptop sales at our Black Friday laptop deals page. For brand specifics, you can peruse our Black Friday Macbook deals or dive into the full range of Black Friday Lenovo deals. And let's not forget about checking the our main Black Friday deals page for everything else!

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. This week, you’ll find laptop deals on Apple, Dell, Lenovo, HP and Asus devices.

We’ve covered a range of budgets, with prices starting at under AU$500 for a basic Chromebook or Windows machine. You can also navigate to different price brackets depending on how much you have to spend, and what kind of laptop you’re after. We’ve also hand-picked the best laptop deal of the week that’s not to be missed.

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.

This week Lenovo and HP stand out, with big discounts on a wide range of laptops. We have included our favourites for each price point below, but it's also worth checking out both the Lenovo sale and the HP deals if there's a specific model you are considering.

With Amazon Prime Day now over, we have our sights firmly set on Black Friday, starting on Friday, November 29 and running until Monday, December 2. While we will also list the best buys here, you can check out our specific Black Friday laptop deals, peruse Black Friday Macbook deals or dive into the full range of Black Friday Lenovo deals. And let's not forget about the best Black Friday deals for everything else.

Laptop deal of the week

Great deal

Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16-inch | Ryzen 7 / 32GB / 512GB SSD: was AU$2,199 now AU$1,299
Save AU$900

This big screen laptop has a powerful Ryzen 7 8845HS CPU, loads of RAM, and a high resolution (2560 x 1600) IPS display with a high 350 nit brightness and 100% sRGB colour reproduction. Our friends over at Tom's Hardware loved the Intel version in their Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i review and we think the AMD model here is even better. Especially since AU$1,399 is the lowest price we have seen, and a bargain.

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Best laptop deal under AU$500

HP Chromebook x360 14-inch 2-in-1 | Intel N200 / 8GB / 128GB storage: was AU$799 now AU$471 at HP
Save AU$328

This basic Chromebook (model 14b-cd0001TU) is currently on sale at HP, with 41% off. It's a step up from the more basic models and has 8GB of RAM plus a touchscreen that can be folded back and used like a tablet. HP also rates it for up to 10 hours of battery life, making it a great option for day-to-day use.

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More laptop deals under AU$500:

• Acer Aspire Go 15.6-inch: was AU$599 now AU$503 at Amazon
• Asus Vivobook Go 15: was AU$499 now AU$399 at The Good Guys

Best laptop deal under AU$1,000

Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5 13-inch | Ryzen 5 / 16GB / 512GB SSD: was AU$1479 now AU$959 at Lenovo
Save AU$520

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 35% off.

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More laptop deals under AU$1,000:

• Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (Gen 5): was AU$1,509 from AU$865.80 at Lenovo
• HP 15.6" Full HD Laptop: was AU$1,199 now AU$899 at JB HiFi
• HP Laptop 17.3-inch (i5 16GB 512GB): was AU$1,699 now AU$999 at HP
• Asus Vivobook 15 (i5 16GB 1TB): was AU$1,199 now AU$959 at The Good Guys
  

Best laptop deal under AU$1,500

Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 14-inch (Gen 9) | Ultra 5 125U / 16GB / 512GB SSD: was AU$2,099 now AU$1,459 at Lenovo
Save AU$658

We loved last year's Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (Gen 8) but the new Gen 9 model takes it to a new level thanks to the Core Ultra 5 125U CPU and a 1920 x 1200 IPS touchscreen display. It's a 2-in-1, so the screen can also fold through 180º for tablet style use.

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More laptop deals under AU$1,500:

• Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 14-inch (Gen 9): was AU$2,329 now AU$1,269 at Lenovo
• Dell Inspiron 14" 16GB 2-in-1: was AU$1999 now AU$1,499 at the Good Guys
• 2022 Apple MacBook Air M2 8GB: was AU$1,599 now AU$1,439 at Amazon
• HP Envy x360 15-inch (i5, 16GB, 512GB): was AU$2,109 now AU$1,299 at HP

Best laptop deal under AU$2,000

2024 Apple MacBook Air (15-inch) | M3 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD: was AU$2,199 now AU$1,979 at Amazon AU
Save AU$220

It's only 9% off, but that's still pretty good for a M3 MacBook, and one of the cheapest prices currently available. Not all colours are available, but if you have been eyeing up a new 15-inch MacBook Air, this is worth checking out.

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More laptop deals under AU$2,000:

• Asus Zenbook EVO 14-inch (3K OLED, Ultra 5): was AU$2,299 now AU$1,797 at JB Hi-Fi
• 2024 Apple Macbook Air 13.6-inch M3: was AU$1,799 now AU$1,619 at Amazon

Best gaming laptop deal

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16-inch (Gen 9) | Core i7-14650HX / 16GB / 1TB SSD / RTX 4060: was AU$3,469 now AU$2,299 from Lenovo
Save AU$1,170

This is the Pro model of one of our favourite Lenovo laptops (the Legion 5i scored very well in our review), and this deal shaves a huge 33% off the price of the RTX 4060 variant. (The RTX 4070 variant is AU$2,899). Sure, the AU$3,469 RRP is optimistic, but AU$2,290 is a excellent price for a premium gaming machine like the Pro 5i.

Or, consider 38% off the Legion Slim 5 with a Ryzen 7 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a RTX 4060 – on sale for just AU$1,899.

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More gaming laptop deals:

• Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (16-inch, RTX 4060): was AU$3,099 now AU$1,899 at Lenovo
• HP OMEN 17.3-inch 32GB RTX 4080: was $5,099 now AU$3,365 from HP eBay

Laptop discount codes

Alienware, Inspiron, G Series gaming laptops and monitor discounts

To save 7% on a new laptop or monitor, head to our dedicated Dell coupon page, click on the 'Get Unique Code' button and then enter the code at checkout.

The 7% off code works on many, but not all, of the products we tested in the categories below.

Alienware laptops Alienware desktops
Inspiron laptops Inspiron desktops
G Series gaming laptops
Consumer monitors

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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 competitor’s 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.

Microsoft: shop sales on Microsoft Surface devices

Microsoft usually offers Surface discounts on its online store, but they’re not always the lowest price available on any particular model. This is because other retailers such as JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys will price match or price beat what Microsoft is offering on its Surface laptops. As always, it’s worth checking for Microsoft coupon codes before making your purchase.

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.

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HP Laptop 14-inch (14-em0048AU) | Athlon 7120U / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD | AU$749 AU$524 at HP (save AU$225)

There’s no real bells and whistles on a machine like this, but what you get is a lightweight 14-inch laptop for only AU$524. (And yes it's not under AU$500 but the extra AU$24 is worth it.) The 1366 x 768 display resolution is low but fine for normal use and HP rate the battery life at over 10 hours. It includes a 1080p webcam for video calls and reasonably slim bezels for a laptop at this price point. Not bad for a lower-end option that's 30% off.

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