Black Friday 2024 in Australia is over, but there are still some great laptop deals to be had

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Kitted out with a decently powerful Intel i7-1355U 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 50% off and the best price we have since the EOFY sales. 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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The IdeaPad Pro 5i features the Intel Core Ultra 7 125H, loads of RAM and a 14-inch 2.8K (2880 x 1800), OLED, 100% sRGB, 400-nit display. The laptop also has a large 84Wh battery and a facial recognition webcam. Our colleagues over at Tom's Hardware were impressed in their Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i review, and it's a great buy at 38% off.

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This ThinkPad T14s features an Intel Core i5-1335U CPU with Intel Iris Xe graphics in a lightweight chassis – starting from 1.25 kg. The versatile T14s has work focused features, such as a 5MP RGB+IR facial recognition webcam, fingerprint reader, all-day battery life, and a 14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) display that can fold through 180º to lay flat. Even better, the ThinkPad T14s is currently 48% off using code BFCM24.

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This basic Chromebook (model 14b-cd0001TU) is currently on sale at HP, with 44% 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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While a dual screen laptop isn't for everyone, the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i is one of the best options available. Read our Lenovo Yoga Book 9i review for the full rundown, but we gave it 4.5 stars, and loved the two 13.3-inch, 3K OLED screens and and premium design. While the AU$4,699 RRP is eye watering, the 38% discount brings it down to one of the best prices we have seen.

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This premium 2-in-1 from HP uses the latest Series 2 Core Ultra CPUs, for solid performance and amazing battery life. The 14-inch laptop has a 2.8K OLED display and comes in Core Ultra 5, 7 and 9 variants – all of which are 20% off. This deal is for the more affordable Ultra 5 model, but if you need more processing power or RAM, consider the deals below. You can also grab the standard (non 2-in-1) model of the Ultra with a Ryzen 9 AI CPU from AU$1,999.

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Score a great 43% 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.

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We loved last year's Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (Gen 8) but the updated Gen 9 model takes it to a new level thanks to the Core Ultra 5 125U CPU and a 1920 x 1200 OLED touchscreen display. It's a 2-in-1, so the screen can also fold through 360º for tablet style use.

Want more processing power? The more powerful Ultra 7 model with 32GB of RAM and a 2.8K OLED screen is also discounted at just AU$1,769.

Apple MacBook Air 13.6-inch (M3, 2024): from AU$1,549 (save up to AU$250) at JB Hi-Fi

The 13.6-inch M3 MacBook air is one of our favourite laptops, and is an even better deal now Apple has made 16GB of RAM the base configuration. JB Hi-Fi's is current taking up to AU$250 off both the 16GB and 24GB RAM models, which is a pretty decent saving compared to buying from Apple.

• 16GB RAM/256GB SSD: AU$1,799 AU$1,549
• 16GB RAM/512GB SSD: AU$2,097 AU$1,849
• 24GB RAM/512GB SSD: AU$2,399 AU$2,149

Apple MacBook Air 15.3-inch (M3, 2024): from AU$1,949 (save up to AU$250) at JB Hi-Fi

Prefer a bigger screen? JB Hi-Fi currently has decent discounts (for Apple products anyway) on the 15.3-inch M3 MacBook Air. Even better, the 8GB variant is no longer sold, and the flat AU$250 off the RRP (or up to 11% off) discount is for the 16GB and 24GB RAM models

• 16GB RAM/256GB SSD: AU$2,099 AU$1,949
• 16GB RAM/512GB SSD: AU$2,499 AU$2,249
• 24GB RAM/512GB SSD: AU$2,799 AU$2,549

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Apple has no longer sells the M3 MacBook Pro, and instead is taking orders for the new M4 model. While the original AU$5,599 RRP here is outdated, this discount makes the M3 Max MacBook Pro 20% cheaper than shelling out for the M4 model with the same amount of RAM and SSD capacity.

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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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A more budget-friendly option for the serious gamer here in the Legion Slim 5. Powered by AMD’s Ryzen 7 processor and rocking the impressive Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, in a gaming laptop that is easy to take wherever you want thanks to a lightweight build. Already an affordable option before this special price, with a huge amount slashed off its price, this is one seriously attractive Lenovo gaming laptop.

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This is the Pro model of one of the best Lenovo gaming laptops available (check out our Lenovo Legion 5i review), and this deal knocks 39% off the price of the RTX 4060 variant. Sure, the AU$3,799 RRP is overblown, but AU$2,289 is a great price for a premium gaming machine like the Pro 5i.

Or consider the Intel i9 / RTX 4070 / 32GB RAM variant for AU$2,699.

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This discount is on the older (but still fantastic) Gen 8 model, and is AU$200 cheaper than what we saw during EOFY sales. 40% off is a great deal for a mighty Legion Pro 5 with a Ryzen 7, RTX 4070 and 32GB of RAM. For your gaming pleasure, it also has a big 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS display, with 100% DCI-P3 colour, peak 500 nit brightness, plus a 240Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming.

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Sporting a 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU and Nvidia's excellent RTX 4080 GPU, this Legion Pro 7i is ready to tackle even the most intensive games. Our pals at GamesRadar gave it 4.5 stars in their Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 review and were impressed by the performance and build quality. The current 39% off is the same discount the older Gen 8 model had for Black Friday 2023, and is a great deal for a premium gaming laptop.

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Dell don't give a before price, but as a comparison this G15 variant was AU$1599 during the 2023 Black Friday sales and the Intel i7 RTX 4060 variant is AU$1,798.50. And you know what? Scoring a 15.6-inch laptop with a RTX 4060 GPU and a 1920 x 1080, 165Hz G-Sync screen with 100% sRGB colour for under AU$1,500 is a great deal.