Cheap laptop deals for every budget covered in our guide for the best laptop prices.
If you’re looking for a cheap laptop or a mammoth saving on a premium portable computer, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve scoured the web for savings – from the usual suspects to the niche deal sites – and rounded up all the genuine and worthwhile specials in one neat place. We’ve covered everything from budget browsing machines to high-performance powerhouses, so you’ll no doubt find something to match your needs. Best laptops of 2018: our pick of the 15 best notebooks this year
Up the top, we’ve highlighted a selection of the latest deals that we’ve sniffed out, so you can reap the rewards of having your finger on the pulse. Below that we’ve covered some of the more popular laptops that often come up on special, and then included a quick list of the best prices on TechRadar’s pick of the latest best laptops.
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We’ll keep on updating the list of deals as and when we find them. Below, you’ll find up to date prices on five of TechRadar’s favourite laptop, so keep an eye out for those savings.
Microsoft Surface Book with Performance Base 256GB / Core i7 for $1,599.20 (usually $3,799): The Surface Book with Performance Base has never been cheaper, given you’re getting a 256GB SSD and a Core i7 CPU. Head to eBay, use the code PAPERS at checkout and this excellent 2-in-1 can be yours for just $1,599.20.
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Microsoft Surface Book 256GB / Core i5 for $1,319.20 (usually $2,949): If you don’t need something with the power of the i7 processor, then 256GB / Core i5 version of the Surface Book is also available for a heck of a lot cheaper than it usually is. Apply the code PAPERS at checkout on eBay until February 21 and you can score the Surface Book for just $1,319.20. That’s way over the half price mark!
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HP 15.6-inch HD Notebook Core i5 / 2TB HDD / 12GB RAM for $761.59 (usually around $1,000): Not too many laptops these days come with a DVD drive, but this 15-inch HP Notebook makes up for that loss. Despite that it’s still slim and portable, with a Core i5 processor, a generous 12GB of memory and a whopping 2TB of storage. And it can be all yours for just over $761 on eBay until February 21. Just apply the code PAPERS at checkout.
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Dell XPS 13 laptop for $1,499 (usually $1,999): Save $500 on one of the best 13-inch ultrabooks around. This configuration is powered by a Core i5 processor and comes packing 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. It’s down to $1,499 until February 22.
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The best deals on our favourite laptops
Over the years we’ve reviewed plenty of laptops and, as a result, we’ve seen what to avoid and what to jump on when there’s savings to be had. We’ll keep track of the prices of some of the best we’ve seen so that you can snatch up a bargain when they do show up. Check out the prices below and see if anything has dropped enough to tickle your fancy.
1. Dell XPS 13
Dell’s latest Ultrabook is simply the best laptop in the world
CPU: Intel Core i3 – i7| Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520-620| RAM: 8GB-16GB| Screen: 13.3-inch QHD+ (3200 x 1800)| Storage: 128GB-512GB SSD
Gorgeous bezel-less display
Faster than ever
Lightweight, compact frame
Saying that we’re very happy with Dell’s XPS 13 is a huge understatement. The slim profile, revolutionary design and small frame bely its powerful performance and gorgeous 13-inch screen. Typically you’d have to weigh up portability and performance, but the XPS 13 has managed to strike a fine balance between the two. With Intel’s latest Skylake processors plus lighting, quick storage and memory, the XPS 13’s starting price is certainly an impressive one. We’re so chuffed with it that it’s taken the top slot as the best Ultrabook, the best Windows laptop and the best overall laptop.
Read the full review: Dell XPS 13
2. Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming
This gaming that doesn’t cost a fortune
CPU: Intel Core i5 – i7| Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 – 1050 Ti| RAM: 8GB – 16GB| Screen: 15.6-inch, FHD 1920 x 1080 – UHD 3840 x 2160 anti-glare LED backlit| Storage: 1TB SSHD 8GB – 1TB HDD, 128GB SSD
Stellar battery life
Ports for days
Great value
There are some seriously expensive gaming laptops out there, once you get involved in the optimisation and the latest GPUs, things start get pricey. But if you’re after a capable machine on a budget, try out the Dell Inspiron 15-inch gaming laptop.
Read the full review: Dell Inspiron 15-inch gaming laptop
Insert quote here 3. Asus ZenBook UX310UA
Feel old yet, MacBook Air?
CPU: 7th generation Intel Core i3 – i7| Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620| RAM: 4GB – 16GB| Screen: 13.3-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) – QHD+ (3,200 x 1,800)
All aluminium body
Backlit keys
Bendy keyboard
Meh battery life
A seriously sleek all-aluminium chassis, a higher resolution than the discontinued Asus ZenBook UX305, and an impressive swath of ports, including the latest USB-C interface, the latest UX310UA ZenBook is a serious contender for the MacBook Air and, if you’re a Windows person, is much better value.
Read the full review: Asus ZenBook UX310
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4. Lenovo Yoga Book
Is this the netbook of the future – the ultra netbook?
Insanely thin and light
Halo Keyboard surprisingly accurate
Excellent display
Clever Create Pad
Although the specs are modest, the forward-thinking design of Lenovo’s Yoga Book makes it a decent option for creative types and those that want a little more out of their laptops. Sacrificing a bit of raw power means you’ll get an innovative digital touchpad and drawing surface for a much more intuitive and precise approach to graphical art.
Read the full review: Lenovo Yoga Book
5. Microsoft Surface Pro 4
The tablet that can replace your laptop
Weight: 766g/786g| Dimensions: 292.10 x 201.42 x 8.45mm| OS: Windows 10 Pro| Screen size: 12.3-inch| Resolution: 2736 x 1824| CPU: Various| RAM: 4GB/8GB/16GB| Storage: 128GB| Battery: up to 9 hours| Rear camera: 8MP| Front camera: 5MP
Larger, sharper screen
Vastly improved Type Cover
Built in kickstand
We know this is technically not a laptop, but it does come close to being a 2-in-1 (if you get the Type Case) and, most importantly, it has the power to get in the ring with some of its non-tablet competitors.
