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January 8, 2026: Boxing Day deals are done, but there are still some solid savings to be found across a big range of laptops. Even better, the MacBook Air finally has a discount, after sitting at nearly full price since Black Friday.

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 best deals on everyday laptops

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch | M4 / 16GB / 256GB SSD
Best MacBook deal
Save 18% (AU$302)
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch | M4 / 16GB / 256GB SSD: was AU$1,699 now AU$1,397 at Amazon

The MacBook Air M4 is often on sale, so while this discount isn't unusual, it's about as good as it gets for an Apple product. You can also grab it for AU$1,399 from JB Hi-Fi. Want to know more about the laptop? Take a look at our MacBook Air 13-inch M4 review for the full insight. As a comparison, the M4 Air is AU$1,699 from Apple.

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Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5 13-inch | Ryzen 7 / 16GB / 1TB SSD
Save 33% (AU$590)
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5 13-inch | Ryzen 7 / 16GB / 1TB SSD: was AU$1,789 now AU$1,199 at Lenovo Australia

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.

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Lenovo ThinkBook G8 14-inch | Core 7 240H / 32GB / 512GB SSD
Save 13% (AU$200)
Lenovo ThinkBook G8 14-inch | Core 7 240H / 32GB / 512GB SSD: was AU$1,549 now AU$1,349 at Amazon

This is a cracker of a deal, considering the ThinkBook G8 was AU$1,749 not long ago (though Amazon does not show it). The laptop uses 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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Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16-inch | Ryzen AI 5 / 24GB / 512GB SSD
Save 26% (AU$520)
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16-inch | Ryzen AI 5 / 24GB / 512GB SSD: was AU$2,019 now AU$1,499 at Lenovo Australia

The IdeaPad Pro offers efficient performance with its AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 processor, 24GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD – all powered by a big 84Wh battery. It also includes premium features like an IR webcam for facial recognition and a large 16-inch, 120Hz, 2800 x 1800 OLED screen that boasts 100% DCI-P3 colour and a 500-nit brightness.

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Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16-inch | Ultra 7 / 16GB / 1TB SSD
Save 54% (AU$1,880)
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 16-inch | Ultra 7 / 16GB / 1TB SSD: was AU$3,479 now AU$1,599 at Lenovo Australia

This versatile 2-in-1 features the latest Series 2 Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor backed up by 16GB 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 (not included) 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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Gaming laptop deals

In the wake of Boxing Day and New Year sales, we aren't seeing any good gaming laptop deals right now. But stay tuned, as we will be adding any new discounts as soon as possible.

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

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 the following codes available:

Dell has the following codes available:

FUTURE5% – takes 5% off a huge range of Dell gear
FUTURE13% – 13% off Alienware and XPS laptops
FUTURE11% – 11% off consumer displays

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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.

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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. 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.

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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