Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are wrapping up, but we’ve got eyes on the best deals still live. Retailers are keeping prices low, but inventory could run out at any moment. We’ve tracking up the best laptop deals still live from Lenovo, HP, Dell, Apple, and Acer on sale at Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. With inventory selling out, you’ll want to move quickly.
Also: Our favorite Cyber Monday deals are still live: Shop Amazon, Best Buy, Lowe’s sales now
If you’re looking for a new laptop, it’s your last chance to score a Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal. All these devices were called out by our team of experts after applying a rigorous testing methodology to evaluate RAM, storage, battery life, and, of course, performance. We only recommend laptops we’ve personally tested or are closely familiar with.
Need more help making a decision? We review laptops consistently, and our research can be found on our page on the best laptops of 2025.
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Current price: $750 (25% off)Original price: $999Apple released the MacBook Air M4 earlier this year, so it’s still the latest Air model you can get, and it’s squarely in competition with the army of thin and light Windows PCs that released this year.
The MacBook Air M4 comes with more base memory than previous versions (16GB of unified RAM) and a gorgeous Liquid retina display that supports up to two additional monitors with the lid open. This model comes with 256GB SSD storage, but you can also find one with 512GB for $950.
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Current price: $649 (41% off)Original price: $1,099If you’re looking for a reliable jack-of-all-trades laptop, Dell’s new 14 Plus is well-equipped to multitask across several use cases at once. Released earlier in 2025, the 14 Plus features competitive hardware: an eight-core Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
Review: Dell 14 Plus
This laptop earned our Editor’s Choice award for its fantastic bang-for-buck, impressive performance, and nice display. The 14-inch 2.5K (2,540 x 1,600) display that delivered impressive image detail. The display’s anti-glare coating helps maintain clarity under bright conditions.
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Current price: $650 (38% off)Original price: $1,050We were big fans of this ultraportable lineup when we reviewed it earlier this year for its sleek form factor and nice display. This 14-inch features a 2K (Full HD+) touchscreen that can fold all the way back, allowing for use as a laptop or tablet.
Review: HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1
Under the hood, you’ve got an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor from Intel’s latest consumer chip line, and 16GB of RAM for a competitive, versatile device for work, pros, or creatives.
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Current price: $1,550 (23% off)Original price: $2,000We praised the 16-inch Galaxy Book for its sleek form factor and fantastic battery life. Armed with an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V CPU and 32GB of RAM, this thin and light Copilot+ PC has a brilliant 3K AMOLED display at 120Hz, a treat to work on that delivers vivid image for gaming, design, or video editing.
Review: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro
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Apple MacBook Air M2 (13-inch, Renewed): $609 (save $337): Why not opt for a renewed MacBook and save some cash? The M2 Air from 2022 is still a competitive laptop in 2025, with 16GB of memory and the same operating system and features that that the newest MacBooks use. Microsoft Surface Laptop: $750 (save $250): We praised the Surface Laptop for its absolute marathon battery life and practical use case applications for the everyday user. The slim form factor, cool color options, and affordable price point round out the package for a competitive Copilot+ PC that does it all. Lenovo ThinkPad E16: $739 (save $500): This 16-inch ThinkPad from the E series features an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and full-sized keyboard with all the I/O and connectivity you’d expect from a ThinkPad. Dell 16 Pro: $744 (save $255): Dell’s latest 16-inch from its mainstream consumer line is a reliable, versatile device for all-around use at home or in the office. This one has 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD for users who work primarily in the cloud and don’t need extensive local storage. HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1: $650 (save $400): This 14-inch 2-in-1 is a thin and light all-around device that’s well-equipped for a variety of use cases. The Intel Core Ultra 7 processor enables great battery life and snappy performance. MacBook Pro M4 (16-inch): $2,199 (save $300): This 16-inch configuration of the MacBook Pro is $250 off — a steal for 24GB of unified memory, a gorgeous 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, and all the latest Apple Intelligence features in MacOS 26 Tahoe, the newest Mac operating system that just came out a few months ago.Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1: $650 (save $400): The versatile Yoga 7i focuses on what matters most for a work computer: delivering dependable performance with the flexibility that a 2-in-1 design provides. The hardware on board is solid: an Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.Also: The best laptops of 2025: I’ve tested dozens of laptops and these are my favorite
Best laptop deals under $500Acer Aspire 3 Slim: $320 (save $30): This 15-inch from Acer’s budget lineup has an AMD Ryzen 3 CPU and modest hardware loadout that’s ideal for everyday tasks like surfing the web, YouTube, and catching up on emails. Hurry, stock is already running low. Lenovo Chromebook Duet (2025): $220 (save $60): If you want an expressly portable 2-in-1 tablet/laptop, the Chromebook Duet is a 10-inch Chromebook with an ultralight form factor and fantastic battery life. We recommend it for covering the basics and watching media.Best gaming laptop deals Current price: $599 (43% off)Regular price: $1,049The 15-inch Victus has a thin and light form factor and mid-range hardware geared toward gaming performance. However, the full-size keyboard and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU enables creative workflows as well, especially with the 144Hz refresh rate.
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HP Victus (15-inch): $599 (save $451): The 15-inch Victus has a thin and light form factor and mid-range hardware geared toward gaming performance. However, the full-size keyboard and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU enables creative workflows as well, especially with the 144Hz refresh rate. Nimo 15-inch gaming laptop: $570 (save $430): Looking for an affordable gaming laptop that won’t break the bank? This 15-inch has some pretty good hardware: an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of local storage for almost half off the regular price. Asus TUF F16 gaming laptop: $979 (save $121): Asus’ TUF line of gaming laptops bring accessible hardware loadouts to durable, no-frills frames. This sale laptop has 16GB of RAM and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU. HP Omen 16 Ultra Slim: $1,514 (save $105): Looking for a portable gaming laptop with power? The 16-inch Omen Ultra Slim has 32B of RAM, an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU with 2TB of local storage — a strong set of hardware to run the latest gaming titles. The Full HD display at 144Hz, RGB keyboard, and over seven hours of battery life seal the deal as a practical, high performance gaming machine. But hurry, only four laptops are left in stock at this price. Lenovo LOQ (15-inch): $799 (save $301): Lenovo’s accessible line of LOQ gaming computers come with optimized hardware without all the bells and whistles to keep prices low. This 15-inch features a full-sized keyboard, Intel Core i5 CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050, and 16GB of RAM for under $1k. Not bad for a laptop that’ll easily run the latest titles.When is Cyber Monday? Cyber Monday, the traditional online shopping sale day, is Monday, Dec. 1.
Are laptops really cheaper during Cyber Monday? Absolutely. Both Black Friday and Cyber Monday see price drops that are often better than regular sales. Online retailers feel the pressure to deliver significant deals during the holiday, and consumers expect to find exclusive deals that are better than regular sales.
How did we choose these Cyber Monday deals?ZDNET focuses on products we’ve either covered personally or can vouch for through personal use. We’ve tested and reviewed almost all of the products on this list, linking to our reviews wherever possible to help provide context around each individual product.
Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.
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