I've covered Black Friday laptop deals for 10 years — here are the best sales worth your money

HP Omnibook X (Snapdragon X Plus): was $1,199 now $799 at Best Buy

Lowest price! What the HP OmniBook X lacks in style it more than makes up in substance thanks to its fast performance and exceptional battery life. Though an OLED option would’ve been nice, its 14-inch display delivers sharp and clear images, while its touchscreen gives you added versatility for work. This Snapdragon X Elite laptop gives Apple’s MacBook Air M3 a run for its money.

Apple MacBook Air M3: was $1,099 now $844 at Amazon

The MacBook Air M3 is one of our most recommended laptops and the one I recommend to new Mac users. It's remarkably light and thin, yet sports a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, a speedy Apple M3 CPU w/ 8-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, 256GB SSD and a great 1080p FaceTime camera. In our MacBook Air M3 review, we gave this laptop an Editor's Choice award because of its versatility, battery life and performance.

Dell XPS 13 (Snapdragon X Elite): was $1,199 now $899 at Dell

If you want a Windows laptop with MacBook-level battery life, then look no further than the Snapdragon X-powered Dell XPS 13. Besides its nearly 20 hours of endurance, this notebook has enough power for everyday work and even light gaming. Though its unconventional design might be odd, it has the goods where it counts. At this price, it's an absolute steal.

Apple M3 MacBook Air (15-inch): was $1,299 now $1,044 at Amazon

The latest MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M3 silicon. The laptop can support up to two external displays (when the laptop lid is closed) and Apple also claims it's 60% faster than the M1-based MacBook Air. It boasts up to 18 hours of battery life. In our MacBook Air 15-inch M3 review, we said the Editor's Choice laptop delivers fantastic performance from its M3 chip along with class-leading battery life (15:03). It packs a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2880 x 1864), Apple's M3 CPU w/ 10-core GPU, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD.

Alienware m16 R2 (RTX 4060): was $1,699 now $1,299 at Dell

The Alienware m16 R2 bears the hallmarks of a gaming laptop but features a "Stealth" mode that reduces performance and shuts off RGB lighting. Intel Core Ultra facilitates AI tasks while its Nvidia RTX 40-series GPU can handle most modern games. Though the display isn’t the most vivid and its fans get overly loud, this laptop serves its primary goal of balancing gaming and productivity.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i: was $649 now $580 at Amazon

Right now, you can get over 10% off the 14-inch IdeaPad Slim 3i — packing a beasty 13th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. Ideal for busy multitaskers.

And yes, you can get the 15-inch version for cheaper. But the specs are far too restrained with that older CPU to make it worthwhile.

Dell Inspiron 16: was $949 now $599 at Dell

Save big on Dell’s new Inspiron 16, decked out with an efficient Intel Core 7 150U processor, 16GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, and a crisp 16-inch FHD touchscreen. With Windows 11 Pro, it’d make an excellent work laptop.

HP Envy 14: was $999 now $799 at Best Buy

This Windows 2-in-1 is undergoing a sweet discount. The flexible laptop has a 14-inch 1920 x 1200 touch display. As for the internals, it features an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.

Apple MacBook Air (M2): was $999 now $749 at Amazon

The 13-inch MacBook Air M2 is a reliable performer when it comes to power efficiency and overall performance, and it’s even better with a $200 discount. This deal gets you the M2 chip powering a beautiful 13-inch display, along with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD for storage.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3): was $1,299 now $1,044 at Amazon

The new MacBook Air is powered by Apple's latest M3 silicon. The laptop can support up to two external displays (when the laptop lid is closed) and Apple also claims its 60% faster than the M1-based MacBook Air. It boasts up to 18 hours of battery life. In our MacBook Air 15-inch M3 review, we called the Editor's Choice laptop a small wonder. It packs a 15-inch Liquid Retina display (2560 x 1664), Apple's M3 CPU w/ 8-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD.

Apple MacBook Pro M4: was $1,599 now $1,399 at Amazon

The base M4 MacBook Pro is more than enough for most users, and you get over $200 off right now. This option also benefits from that additional Thunderbolt port, a 12MP webcam, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD.

Apple MacBook Pro M4 Pro: was $1,999 now $1,749 at Amazon

If the base MacBook Pro M4 doesn’t have enough power for you, upgrade to the MacBook Pro with an M4 Pro chip — now $60 off. As well as faster performance thanks to its 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, you’ll also get Thunderbolt 5 ports for even faster data transfer.

Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max: was $3,499 now $3,099 at Amazon

This powerhouse laptop is perfect for creative professionals on the move, featuring an M4 Max chip with a 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU, 36GB of RAM, and a generous 1TB SSD. It also boasts a beautiful 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display and comes in the sleek Space Black finish.

HP Victus (RTX 3050): was $879 now $449 at Best Buy

This 15-inch machine has a whole host of ports, 512GB of storage space, 16GB of RAM, and an RTX 3050. It's a fantastic entry-level machine for work and play. Its 15-inch, 144Hz screen can reach a max peak brightness of 350 nits with a pixel count of 1080p.

Dell G16 (RTX 4060): was $1,499 now $999 at Dell

Dell's G16 with RTX 4060 is dirt cheap for what you get! I'm talking 13th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU, RTX 4060 GPU, 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. Plus for keeping those games fluid, there's a 120Hz display up top at 1080p.

Asus TUF F15 (RTX 4070): was $1,399 now $999 at Best Buy

Yep, you're reading this right — an RTX 4070 gaming laptop for less than a thousand dollars! But this isn't a cash grab, the Asus TUF F15 is an impressive system with 15-inch FHD display, Intel Core i7 CPU, 16GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB SSD.

MSI Katana 15 (RTX 4070): was $1,399 now $1,099 at Amazon

This gaming laptop is a fantastic value at its current discounted price, featuring an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, Intel Core i7-13620H CPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It has the power to run top PC games smoothly on its 16-inch QHD+ 165Hz display.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16: was $1,999 now $1,599 at Best Buy

The RTX 4070 model may not have quite the grunt of the 4090 edition, but with an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, it can still kick many of the best PC games' keesters. It's also a stunning-looking laptop, and packs a quite frankly stunning OLED display.

Asus ROG Strix G16: was $1,899 now $1,614 at Amazon

This Asus ROG Strix G16 is quite the powerhouse, with the RTX 4070 model sporting a 16-inch QHD 240Hz display with a 3ms response time. As for what's going on under the hood, expect a Intel Core i9 CPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. A sweet deal with a near-$300 discount.

Alienware x16 R2 (RTX 4070): was $2,699 now $1,999 at Dell

Save $600 on this gaming laptop which packs an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 for playing the latest games, as well as 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD drive for fast storage. The 16-inch display has a 2560 x 1600 resolution and 240Hz refresh rate for high frame rates, too.

Alienware m18 R2 (RTX 4090): was $3,999 now $2,899 at Dell

This hefty gaming laptop is a beast thanks to its massive 18-inch QHD+ 165Hz display. Under the hood is enough horsepower to make games run great on that big screen thanks to the Intel Core i9 CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 64GB of DDR5 RAM and 2TB SSD for storage. 

Razer Blade 16 (RTX 4080): was $3,599 now $2,999 at Best Buy

Razer gaming laptops don't come cheap, but you can at least save $600 with this deal. This Razer Blade 16 will take you far, boasting am Intel Core i9 CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD. Plus, its 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz display will make PC games shine.

HP Chromebook 14: was $209 now $159 at Amazon

This HP Chromebook is a great low-cost choice for a lot of people. With an N1000 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage. It's not going to be a workhorse PC, but if you largely check emails, stream Netflix shows and write documents, this will do it all.

HP 14" Laptop: was $249 now $129 at Walmart

Looking for an inexpensive laptop for work and play? This laptop has a 14-inch display, 4GB RAM, and 64GB storage. It's lightweight, too, weighing just 3.1 pounds. You'll easily be able to take it with you wherever you go.

Asus Chromebook 315: was $349 now $149 at Best Buy

This Acer Chromebook is on sale at Best Buy. For $149, you get a Chromebook with a 15.6-inch HD display, 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. It's one of the cheapest new-condition Chromebooks you can buy right now.

Acer Chromebook Plus 514: was $399 now $289 at Amazon

For the ultimate Chromebook experience, you need a Chromebook Plus laptop. The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is among the best, offering the internal power to run ChromeOS seamlessly — and it’s now $100 off!

HP Chromebook Plus x360: was $629 now $399 at Best Buy

At nearly $630, this 2-in-1 HP Chromebook Plus wouldn't be worth buying. Now at under $400, this is a seriously good deal. It features a 14-inch WUXGA touchscreen and runs ChromeOS smoothly with its Intel Core i3 CPU and 8GB of RAM. While 128GB of storage might seem limited, it’s sufficient for a Chromebook since most activities are cloud-based.

Acer Chromebook Plus 514: was £349 now £249 at Currys

To get all the best ChromeOS features, you need Chromebook Plus. This £100 saving on my own personal system of choice is huge — all the Google AI features free for 12 months in that sleek and speedy Acer hardware!

MSI Cyborg (RTX 4060): was £1,299 now £799 at Currys

MSI's taken one of our favorite budget gaming laptops in the Cyborg 15, strapped an RTX 4060 rocket to it, and is selling it for £450 off the RRP! Don't worry, the company's not forgotten about the balancing of specs too — Intel Core i7 CPU, 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD.