Today is Cyber Monday. That means it’s the perfect time to start looking for a new notebook. To avoid wasting your cash, we researched reviews, checked price history, and compiled some really decent Cyber Monday laptop deals.
Frankly, most of the better discounts available right now are the same as the ones we saw on Black Friday. In fact, some are getting a little worse. But that still means some of the notebooks we’ve recommended in various buying guides are cheaper than usual. For example, the latest MacBook Air is $200 off, while Microsoft’s latest Surface Laptop is $300 off. Popular Chromebooks and gaming laptops will also each be discounted.
Before we get into it, please note that many of the deals below are for pre-configured models from third-party retailers. If you want more precise specs for your notebook, it’s worth buying directly from the manufacturer.
Apple MacBook Air (2024). (Devindra Hardawar, Engadget)
Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, M3) for $899 at Best Buy ($200 off MSRP): The latest MacBook Air is our pick for the best laptop you can buy. From its premium design and comfortable keyboard to its long battery life and everyday performance, it ticks almost all the boxes for those who prefer macOS. I gave it a score of 90 in the review. According to a recent Bloomberg report, Apple will likely release a minor update early next year, which is a reasonable price for the current base model with Apple’s M3 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of SSD. is. It was on sale on Amazon for about $850 during Black Friday, but this is the lowest price at other times. If you need even more storage, a 512GB version is also available for less than $50 off the all-time low of $1,099.
Apple MacBook Air (15-inch, M3) for $1,234 ($265 off) on Amazon: The 15-inch MacBook Air is nearly identical to the 13-inch version in terms of features and performance, but has a more spacious display and better speakers. However, it is about 0.6 pounds heavier. This is the highest price to date for the base model with the M3 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD. Also available at Best Buy for $1,299.
Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, M2) for $799 ($200 off) at Amazon: If you’re on a budget, the last-generation MacBook Air offers most of the features you love about the new M3 model at a lower cost. You can get it for the price. price. The main sacrifices are slightly fewer chips, the base model’s storage is technically slower, and the inability to connect to two external monitors. The deal covers the entry-level version, which includes the M2 chip, 16 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage. Again, that’s $50 more than Black Friday’s all-time low, but still $200 cheaper than buying directly from Apple. Also at Best Buy.
Apple MacBook Pro (2024). (Devindra Hardawar, Engadget)
Apple MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4 Pro) for $1,749 at Amazon ($250 off): The recently updated MacBook Pro is more of a laptop than most people need, but it’s still great for programmers, media editors, and powerful for those with more demanding needs. I gave it 92 points in my review earlier this month. Note that like all Apple laptops, there is no USB-A port and there is virtually no way to upgrade the device after purchase. This is the biggest discount to date for a configuration with Apple’s M4 Pro chip, 24GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. A version with 1TB of storage is also $50 above the previous low price of $2,149.
Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, M4 Pro) for $2,249 ($250 off) at Amazon: The 16-inch MacBook Pro adds the same great performance, build quality, and Mini LED with a wider display and hours of battery life. . Display of smaller counterpart. The downside is that it’s heavy at 4.7 pounds. This configuration includes an M4 Pro chip, 24GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Like the other MacBook deals mentioned above, it was $50 off on Black Friday, but this sale is still $250 off the regular price. It’s also available at B&H.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) for $899 ($300 off) at Amazon: We gave the latest Surface Laptop an 88 review score earlier this year and currently recommend it as a great mainstream ultraportable in our laptop buying guide. Masu. The caveat is that it runs on an ARM processor, so performance is good, but it may not work with all the apps and peripherals you use. However, if you can live with that, the bright 120Hz display, premium aluminum design, and long battery life are all impressive. This configuration includes a Snapdragon X Plus chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It was technically available at Micro Center last week for $800, but it’s now available for in-store pickup only. Otherwise, this matches the highest price we’ve seen so far. If you prefer a bigger screen, a 15-inch version with a faster Snapdragon X Elite chip and 256GB SSD is available for as low as $1,053. Also at Best Buy.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (Sam Rutherford, Engadget)
HP Pavilion Aero 13 for $600 ($300 off) at HP: The HP Pavilion Aero is a budget contender in our laptop buying guide. It feels a little cheap and the webcam is poor, but it’s thin and light, has a good selection of ports, and the IPS display is solid for the price. Powered by a Ryzen 5 8640U chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, this configuration is fast enough for general web browsing, word processing, and light photo editing. That’s within $20 of the best price we’ve found since the 2024 model’s launch.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 12) on sale for $1,099 ($500 off) at Lenovo: The ThinkPad X1 Carbon gets an honorable mention in our laptop buying guide, scoring 87 points in our review earlier this year I’m doing it. Its performance wasn’t the best in our benchmark tests, but it was still fast enough to handle the kind of web browsing, media editing, and even light gaming that most people do on their notebooks. The design is reasonably thin (0.6 inches), light (2.4 pounds), and durable, with a healthy selection of ports (including HDMI 2.1) and the bouncy, responsive keyboard that’s popular in the ThinkPad series. The matte display also virtually eliminates glare, but the 1080p webcam is fine and the side-mounted power button is a little hard to press. This is the lowest price we’ve seen so far for a configuration with Intel’s Core Ultra 5 135U chip, 16 GB (non-upgradable) RAM, 512 GB SSD, and a 14-inch 1,920 x 1,200 display. Just enter coupon code X1G12TDDEAL at checkout. Other configurations are discounted as well, with a more powerful model with a Core Ultra 7 155U chip and 32GB RAM selling for $1,391. In that case, use the code HOLIDAYTHINKDB.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12. (Sherri L. Smith, Engadget)
Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus for $349 ($150 off) at Best Buy: The Flex 5i Chromebook Plus ranks at the top of our best Chromebook guide. We like the high 16:10 aspect ratio of the IPS touchscreen, which is great for word processing and web page viewing. It works fine for the basic tasks you need to do in Chrome OS, and both the keyboard and trackpad feel reliable. However, battery life is mediocre and it weighs 3.6 pounds, which is pretty heavy for a 14-inch notebook. This matches the lowest price we’ve seen so far for a configuration with an Intel Core i3-1315U chip, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of eMMC storage.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) for $1,650 ($350 off) at Best Buy: The 14-inch ROG Zephyrus G14 is a top pick in our guide to the best gaming laptops. We gave it a score of 91 in our review in April of this year, praising its aluminum and (relatively) modest chassis, beautiful 120Hz OLED display, and ample port selection. It can get very heavy under load, and I wish the RAM was user-upgradeable, but this configuration also has a big impact on higher settings and more demanding charges at the screen’s native 2.8K resolution. You can handle it without any problems. It has a Ryzen 9 8945HS chip, 32GB of memory, 1TB SSD, and RTX 4070 GPU. While you may not need to fully max out a particular game, you can still often exceed 60 fps. Generally, the reason you buy this is because you get that level of power from a more portable and elegant design than most gaming consoles. Other than a drop to $1,600 in July, this is on par with the highest prices we’ve ever seen.
Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus. (Nathan Ingraham, Engadget)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) at Amazon for $1,615 ($285 off): Although not listed highly in any of our guides, this configuration of the ROG Strix G16 is great for anyone looking for a 16-inch all-in-one. It must have some solid value for you. A rounded gaming notebook. It has an Intel Core i9-14900X chip, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, which is enough to easily run many games at high settings. The overall build quality doesn’t feel cheap, and the 2,560 x 1,600 240Hz display is crisp and fast. RAM and storage are also user-upgradable, but battery life and 720p webcam aren’t ideal. This transaction is comparable to an all-time low. Another model with a 1080p panel, Core i7-13650HX chip, and RTX 4060 GPU also sells for as low as $1,100, but to get decent frame rates with that model, you’ll need to lower the game settings more often. There is a need.
Apple iPad Pro (11-inch, M4) for $849 at Amazon ($100 off, clip $50 coupon): The iPad Pro is still overkill for most people, but it has a class-leading OLED display, a surprisingly slim frame, and a powerful With the M4 chip, iPad Pro lets you do just that. Awesome tablet. It can serve as a laptop replacement for certain creative types, but you’ll have to accept iPadOS’ continued shortcomings in multitasking, file management, and other computer-related tasks. If you’re looking to make the switch, or if you have the cash to spare and want a more portable companion to your current laptop, this represents the lowest price on the latest 11-inch model. Just clip the $50 coupon on the page. If you’re willing to pay for a wider display, the 13-inch iPad Pro is also available for as low as $1,099.
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Alienware M18 R2 for $2,300 ($500 off) at Dell: The M18 R2 is an iteration of the top 18-inch product in our gaming laptop buying guide. It’s an absolute tank, but it’s well put together and this configuration comfortably plays new games at high settings at 1080p or 1440p. It has a 165Hz 2,560 x 1,600 panel, Intel Core i9-14900HX chip, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU. This deal is $100 more than the Black Friday price, but it’s still quite a distance from the notebook’s regular price. Lower-spec models are available for a new low price of $1,700, but more demanding games can quickly run into problems.
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