Cyber Monday laptop deals 2022: What we expect

Q: When will the best Cyber Monday laptop deals start in 2022?

Cyber Monday falls on Monday, 28 November next year, but we'll see good deals well before that date. Cyber Monday laptop deals tend to be the final blow-out sale in a string of sales starting at the beginning of Thanksgiving week. Generally speaking, prices will start to fall as early as late October / early November, although we expect the best deals to be concentrated around the week prior to Cyber Monday and Black Friday - with potential flash sales and one-day-only deals. This is our anecdotal observation from covering last year's event, In practical terms, this could mean that a laptop you've had your eye on will receive a price cut well before Cyber Monday, but then an additional sales price on the big day itself. In some cases, a laptop may be reduced on Black Friday then retain its sales price throughout the weekend and into Cyber Monday - both are fairly common occurrences.

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This year’s Cyber Monday laptop deals have officially finished. Cyber Monday 2022 doesn't start until November 28, but there are still plenty of discounts to be found now. We’ve got today’s lowest prices here, and we’re expecting more offers in the Boxing Day sales (or after Christmas sales if you’re in the US).

Stay tuned for our pro predictions for the best Cyber Monday 2022 deals in 2022 - they'll be coming in the new year. In the meantime, here's a recap of what happened this year...

Cyber Monday is over and for those who have missed both that and Black Friday, so our sights are now focused on what to expect for next year's sales in 2022. We saw some incredible deals dropping for products like the M1 MacBook Air, Dell XPS 15 and more, so we're anticipating that the deals will be even sweeter in 2022.

Given laptops are so essential to our daily lives, it's only natural that you'd want to grab a bargain. We do our work on them, chores, entertainment and more, so finding a good Cyber Monday laptop deal can save you a ton of money on one of the most important devices you can own.

We have a while to wait until the Cyber Monday sales, so we've rounded up some of the best deals currently live to keep you going until the big day arrives.

The best laptop deals US

The best laptop deals UK

Microsoft Surface Pro 8: ~~£999~~ from £939 at Microsoft
Save £60 – The saving isn't massive on this latest Surface Pro 8 from Microsoft, but for a limited time you can get a signature Type Cover included. This near-essential extra that doubles as a keyboard and case usually has to be bought separately and would otherwise set you back an extra £159. The least expensive option comes with an i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD - all decent components for an all-purpose device. Overall, it's the best deal on a Surface Pro this week.

Cyber Monday laptop deals: FAQ

When will the best Cyber Monday laptop deals start in 2022?

Cyber Monday falls on Monday, 28 November next year, but we'll see good deals well before that date.

Cyber Monday laptop deals tend to be the final blow-out sale in a string of sales starting at the beginning of Thanksgiving week. Generally speaking, prices will start to fall as early as late October / early November, although we expect the best deals to be concentrated around the week prior to Cyber Monday and Black Friday - with potential flash sales and one-day-only deals.

This is our anecdotal observation from covering last year's event,

In practical terms, this could mean that a laptop you've had your eye on will receive a price cut well before Cyber Monday, but then an additional sales price on the big day itself. In some cases, a laptop may be reduced on Black Friday then retain its sales price throughout the weekend and into Cyber Monday - both are fairly common occurrences.

Where will the best Cyber Monday laptop deals be?

We'll be updating this page with all the best Cyber Monday deals as soon as they land, so definitely don't hesitate to bookmark this page and revisit closer to the date itself. In the meantime, however, below you can find a list of where all the best deals for 2021 were located so you know where to look in 2022. If you're really interested in getting the best deal possible then it's a great idea to browse ahead of time, find some machines you're interested in, and then jot down their pre-sale prices to help for yourselves whether it's Cyber Monday price is really worth it.
Top US retailers
Amazon: great for cheap Chromebooks and gaming laptops
Best Buy: cheap to mid-range laptops from HP, Lenovo, and more
Dell: basic Inspiron laptops, plus great sales on XPS 13 ultrabooks
HP: cheap HP Pavilion machines, plus excellent Spectre ultrabooks
Lenovo: business and gaming laptops from $500
Walmart: laptop deals often starting at around $199

Top UK retailers
Amazon: often the cheapest laptops in the UK
Argos: home delivery or pick up a cheap laptop locally today
Currys: free delivery, plus a wide selection of laptops
Dell: get a great laptop deal direct from Dell
John Lewis: extended warranties on premium laptops

Cyber Monday laptop deals: Dell XPS 13 and MacBook Air on pink background — (Image credit: Future)

What specs should I look for when buying a laptop on Cyber Monday?

Laptops in 2021 have shiny exteriors that attract a lot of attention, built with beautiful aluminum and magnesium alloys, high-resolution displays, and trackpads that are way bigger than they really need to be. But, it's what's inside that counts.

When you're browsing through all the Cyber Monday laptop deals, you should be aware that a lot of laptop manufacturers and retailers are trying to get rid of old stock. You'll see a laptop deal that cuts a huge chunk off the original price, only to find that it has a processor that's three years old. That's not necessarily a dealbreaker – even with an Intel Core i7-8500U, you should be able to get some work done.

Either way, just keep in mind the current generations of laptop hardware. On most laptops, the latest Intel processors are 11th gen Intel Core chips, while AMD processors are 5th generation Ryzen chips. It's worth checking to see whether the processor in the machine you're looking at has either an 11 or 5 in the model name (such as an Intel Core i5-11300H, or AMD Ryzen 5-5600H). Slightly older chips like the 10th gen Intel Core processors or AMD Ryzen 4-series will still very much get the job done - although you'll definitely want to get something up to date if you can. We wouldn't go any older than these chips unless the sales price is really significant.

For gaming laptops, you'll want to try and aim to score a machine with the latest appropriate graphics card for your uses too. Most machines feature Nvidia GPUs, with the latest being the RTX 3000 series of cards. If you're on a budget you'll want to aim for the RTX 3050 or RTX 3050 Ti, although a GTX 1650 or GTX 1660 Ti will still handle games at modest 1080p settings. If you're looking for more performance then definitely consider an RTX 3060 and upwards. We wouldn't go for an RTX 2060 or older unless it's a really, really significant saving.

Finally, a lot of Cyber Monday laptop deals will try to sell you a laptop without enough RAM. As a general rule of thumb, you should shoot for at least 8GB of RAM on a Windows laptop, and 16GB if you plan on doing any heavy work on it. If you're buying one of the best Chromebooks, you can get away with 4GB, but even there 8GB is definitely a boon.

And, if this is too much to take in, just keep this page bookmarked. We'll browse through the Cyber Monday laptop deals that pop up, and we'll update this page with the best of the best. We use all kinds of different laptops every day, so you can trust that you'll get a laptop that's worth your time and money.

Last year's Cyber Monday laptop deals in the US

One of the best ways to gauge what to expect with this year's Cyber Monday laptop deals is to check out what was on sale over the last event. We've preserved just a few of the top deals just down below so you can get a feel of what sort of things go on sale.

Last year's event saw the lowest prices yet on the new MacBook Air M1, as well as some awesome mid-range choices from HP. Walmart and Best Buy both had stellar cheap Chromebook options, and we saw some particularly good cheap gaming laptop deals from Dell.

Cyber Monday laptop deals (US): under $200

Lenovo Chromebook, 14-inch, Mediatek CPU, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC storage: ~~$239~~ $187.90 at Walmart
The 32GB eMMC flash storage in this cheap Lenovo Chromebook means you'll be best utilizing the extra storage from the cloud and microSD card slot for most of your files. The MediaTek processor is an unusual step away from mainstays Intel and AMD that you would see in more premium models. However, you do get 4GB RAM and up to 10 hours of battery life with this Chromebook making it great value for money for a basic machine.

Cyber Monday laptop deals (US): $200 - $500

HP Chromebook 14, AMD Athlon Silver, Radeon graphics, 4GB RAM; 64GB eMMC: ~~$469.99~~ $349.99 at HP
Save $120 - Those who don't need a powerful laptop should take a look at this Cyber Monday deal for an HP Chromebook. Slashing this already cheap laptop's price down to well under $400 – which includes a $40 drop from the Black Friday sale price – this deal gives a compelling choice for those looking for a laptop for casual everyday computing needs like sending out emails, browsing the internet, and watching holiday movies.

Cyber Monday laptop deals (US): over $500

HP Envy Laptop 17, Intel Core i7, Iris Xe, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD: ~~$1,249.99~~ $949.99 at HP
Save $350 - The popular HP Envy line are getting excellent discounts this Cyber Monday and Cyber Monday, so now might be the best time to take one home. This 11th-gen i7 configuration with an Intel Xe, 16GB memory and 512GB storage inside is going to be breathtakingly powerful and ideal more the more intensive tasks like photo editing, design, and even light video editing. And, that's now for under $1,000 – much cheaper than its rivals with the same specs.

HP Pavilion x360 Convertible 15-inch, Intel i5, Iris Xe, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD: ~~$779.99~~ $549.99 at HP
Save $230 - Among the most affordable 2-in-1 laptops out there has gotten even cheaper this Cyber Monday, and it's the cheapest we've seen of the HP Pavilion x360 since its release. It comes with the latest specs as well, this particular model touting an 11th-gen i5, Iris Xe graphics and 16GB Intel Optane memory. You won't even need to upgrade to Windows 11 as it already comes with it out of the box. B&O speakers and a 720p micro-edge display round this configuration out.

HP Envy x360 15t, Intel Core i7, Iris Xe, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD: ~~$1,119.99~~ $949.99 at HP
Save $220 - It may not be as premium as the flagship Spectre x360 line, but the more affordable Envy x360 is still among the best 2-in-1s out there. So, we're happy to see it get its share of Cyber Monday discounts, starting with this higher-end configuration that's now under $1,000. For that, you're getting an 11th-gen i7, Iris Xe graphics, and 16GB RAM, which is more than enough for productivity and creative tasks like photo editing.

HP Spectre x360 14-inch, Intel Core i5, Iris Xe graphics, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 32 GB Intel Optane memory: ~~$1,398.99~~ $9498.99 at HP
Save $350 - If you think that HP's latest Spectre x360 might be immune to Cyber Monday deals, you're mistaken. We appreciate its not-too-big, not-too-small form factor and screen size, and so will you. And, this particular configuration will give you more than enough power to see you through your daily productivity tasks or the matriculating member of the family through their demanding school work.

HP Spectre x360 15-inch, Intel Core i7, Iris Xe, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 32GB Intel Optane memory: ~~$1,779.99~~ $1,299.99 at HP
Save $480 - HP's flagship, the Spectre x360 15-inch offers a ton of savings this Cyber Monday, bringing down its 4K display-touting configuration to a more palatable level. For less than $1,500, you get a whole lot of power – more than enough to tackle intensive tasks like photo editing – and that irresistible 4K UHD AMOLED touch display that's just great for media consumption and just what you need when you have a 2-in-1 notebook like this one.

HP Envy Laptop 17, Intel Core i5, Iris Xe, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD: ~~$1,099.99~~ $649 at HP
Save $420 - HP's Envy line is among the best laptops out there for those who want quality but don't want to pay a lot. And, this Cyber Monday, it's cheaper than ever – now $50 less than its Black Friday sale price. The modest 11th-gen i5, Iris Xe, 8GB memory configuration will now set you back less than $900, and you're getting 512GB of storage with it. Plus, nifty features like a fingerprint reader and a privacy camera shutter key give it a bit more value.

Last year's Cyber Monday laptop deals in the UK

Meanwhile, in the UK, last year's Cyber Monday laptop deals had great choices for all budgets. Currys and Amazon in particular were great destinations if you were looking for something a little on the cheaper end last year with great options for Asus and Lenovo Chromebooks. In the mid-range, we saw some fantastic Asus Zenbook and HP machines being offered by Argos and Currys, who also lead the way with some great high-end gaming laptops. It was, however, a little quieter on the MacBook deals front last year, with only 2019 models being on sale (not the M1 chip versions).

Cyber Monday laptop deals (UK): under £200

Cyber Monday laptop deals (UK): £200 - £500

Cyber Monday laptop deals (UK): over £500

Matt Hanson

Senior Computing editor

Matt (Twitter) is TechRadar's Senior Computing editor. Having written for a number of publications such as PC Plus, PC Format, T3 and Linux Format, there's no aspect of technology that Matt isn't passionate about, especially computing and PC gaming. If you're encountering a problem or need some advice with your PC or Mac, drop him a line on Twitter.