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.
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.
If you’re from the US or the UK, check out our selections of the top laptop deals in the US or in the UK.
Best laptop deals this week
Lenovo ThinkPad E570p Laptop ($1,040) : This laptop from Lenovo is a very impressive all-rounder, with the latest generation of Nvidia GPU in the GTX 1050Ti, it’s no slouch for gaming, and the ability to toggle between performance and quiet modes make it suitable for work and for play. If you use the code OZGAMING at checkout, you can knock an extra $259 off the already low price of $1,299, bringing it down to just $1,040.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 128GB i5 4GB ($989) : The Surface Pro 4 from Microsoft is a an excellent way to experience desktop-standard software in a tablet form factor — add on a Type Cover and you’ll get yourself one of the best 2-in-1s available. While there is a lower-spec model Surface Pro 4 with a mobile processor, this is the cheapest price you’ll be able to grab a proper Intel Core i5 unit for. From Dick Smith’s store, you can the price has been knocked down from $1,495 to $989.
Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA 12-inch Ultrabook ($1,995) : Asus ZenBook’s are perhaps rivalled only by Apple’s line of laptops when it comes to dazzling aesthetics, and this ZenBook 3’s deep-blue and gold-trim chassis truly dazzles. The specs are also pretty hot, with an Intel Core i7 CPU and 512GB SSD crammed into a refined and sleek chassis. You can knock $760 dollary-doos off the asking price if you shop at Computer Alliance, where it’s currently just $1,995.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 14-inch 2-in-1 ($2,399) : If you’re after a premium 2-in-1, the X1 Yoga from Lenovo balances the perks of powerful performance with a lightweight, slim design. The base model comes with an Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB RAM, and a 256GB SSD. You can currently save up to $1,050 at the Lenovo store, when you use the code DEALS at checkout, bringing it down from $3,449 to $2,399.
Lenovo Thinkpad E570 15-inch Business Laptop ($1,049) : Nab yourself an exceptional business laptop in the Lenovo E570, complete with Windows 10 Pro, a 15-inch Full HD display and Intel Core i5 processor. If you shop at Lenovo’s online store and enter the code DEALS at checkout, you can save $650 on the cost of $1,699, or almost 40%, bringing it down to $1,049.
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.
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
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.
