Laptops are some of the priciest gadgets on the market, but that just means the deals are all the more appealing for Black Friday 2021. Major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and more are already offering price cuts on several top-rated ultrabooks, 2-in-1s and gaming laptops.
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While Black Friday is just around the corner, you can find deals on some of the best laptops in the business, including the 2020 Apple MacBook Air, which is on sale at Best Buy for $150 off. This is one of our favorite laptops thanks to the M1 processor that is 60% more powerful than the previous Intel chip. We were also wowed by the MacBook Air's long battery life and super-smooth trackpad.
Gamers can trade up to the HP Pavilion gaming laptop on sale at HP for $699.99 from its $799.99 list price ($100 off). It features a high-performance AMD processor and advanced graphics, along with a dual-fan system designed to keep the laptop cool for extended gaming sessions.
Check out all of the best laptops on sale for Black Friday and get the essential info on how to shop for these tech essentials early during the wild shopping season.
The best early deals on laptops for Black Friday 2021
Amazon
Get the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 11-Inch Chromebook for $169.99 (Save $50)
Get the Lenovo Chromebook C330 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop for $214 (Save $13.24)
Get the Lenovo Flex 5 13-Inch Chromebook for $321.14 (Save $108.85)
Get the Apple MacBook Pro with an M1 Chip from $1,199.99 (Save $100)
Get the Dell XPS 13 with an 11th-gen Intel Core i7 for $1,449.99 (Save $210)
Get the Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop with a 10th-gen Intel Core i7 and RTX 2070 Max-Q for $1,717.06 (Save $582.93)
Best Buy
Get the Lenovo Flex 3 11-Inch 2-in-1 Chromebook for $149 (Save $230)
Get the Dell 15.6-Inch Inspiron Laptop with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor for $450.99 (Save $79)
Get the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 Laptop for $529 (Save $170)
Get the Microsoft 12.4-Inch Surface Laptop Go for $549.99 (Save $150)
Get the Samsung Galaxy 13.3-inch Chromebook 2 for $549.00 (Save $150)
Get the Samsung Galaxy 13.3-Inch 4K Ultra HD Touchscreen Chromebook for $599 (Save $400)
Get the Lenovo 15.6-inch Yoga 7i 2-in-1 Laptop for $649.99 (Save $200)
Get the Apple MacBook Air with an M1 Chip for $849.99 (Save $150)
Get the MSI GF65 gaming laptop with a 10th-gen Intel Core i5 and RTX 3060 for $849.99 (Save $250)
Get the Microsoft Surface 4 with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor for $1,049.99 (Save $150)
Get the Acer Predator Triton 300 SE gaming laptop for $1,049.99 (Save $300)
Get the HP Omen 16.1-inch gaming laptop with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor for $1,229.99 (Save $100)
Get the MSI Delta 15 gaming laptop with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor for $1,299.99 (Save $300)
Dell
Get the Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Laptop for $229.99 (Save $189)
Get the Dell G15 Ryzen Edition Gaming Laptop for $699.99 (Save $319)
Get the Dell G15 gaming laptop with an 11th-gen Intel Core i7 for $849.99 (Save $319)
Get the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 Laptop for $969.99 (Save $350)
HP
Get the HP 15.6-Inch Pavilion Gaming Laptop for $649.99 (Save $150)
Get the HP Spectre x360 Convertible Laptop for $840.99 (Save $260)
Get the HP Spectre x360 Convertible Laptop for $1,049.99 (Save $350)
Get the HP 13.5-Inch Elite Folio 2-in-1 Notebook PC for $1,418.39 (Save $490.61)
Walmart
Get the HP 14-Inch Chromebook for $179 (Save $100)
Get the Samsung 15.6-Inch Chromebook 4+ for $209 (Save $110)
Get the ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 Laptop for $349 (Save $140)
Get the Gateway 14.1-inch laptop with an 11th-gen Intel Core i5 for $427 (Save $72)
Get the Acer 14-inch Spin 3 laptop for $499 (Save $200)
Get the HP 15.6-Inch Pavilion Laptop for $599 (Save $150)
Get the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro gaming laptop with an AMD Ryzen 7 and RTX 3070 for $1,749.99 (Save $250)
Is Black Friday a good time to buy laptop?
Yes, but laptop deals could be less numerous in general this year. Joanna Nelius, Reviewed's Senior Electronics Editor, pointed out that there's currently an ongoing shortage of in-demand computer chips worldwide, impacting the supply and prices of various laptops.
Still, Nelius said the likes of Apple, Dell, HP, Samsung and more have deals on laptops every year. Nelius suggested that PC gamers, in particular, should keep an eye on Cyber Monday (on Monday, November 29) deals for the best savings on gaming laptops, while those simply looking for a new computer might find better deals on Chromebooks during both Black Friday (on November 26) and Cyber Monday.
What are the best laptops to buy?
It depends on what you're looking for. While the Macbook Air was our top choice for best overall laptop, we've also ranked laptops from HP and ASUS as top of the line. We can also recommend a variety of Chromebooks, with our pick for the best choices from Lenovo, Acer and Google.
If you're on a budget, the Dell Inspiron 15 3000 laptop is our pick for the best laptop under $500 and is currently on sale at Dell for $229.99, a $189 price cut. We were impressed with its sturdy design, responsive keyboard and smooth trackpad. Though cheaper than higher-end laptops, we found the Intel Core i5 model that we tested performed as well (or better) than other pricier computers. If you want just the basics but are still presented with quality, you can't go wrong with the Inspiron.
If you've got a student to shop for who's also a Windows fan, the HP Spectre x360 laptop for $840.99 is a great gift this holiday season. As one of our favorite laptops for students, the Spectre impressed us with its nine-hour battery life and wide screen. Though not as fast as the latest Macbooks, the Spectre still offers speedy performance for office work, light video editing and even gaming.
When will Black Friday deals on laptops start?
Black Friday deals on laptops have already started. Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and more are calling them early Black Friday deals or pre-Black Friday sales, with many offering deep discounts on plenty of models available in inventory right now.
Are there early Black Friday deals on laptops?
Yes. The listed retailers above and plenty of other developers are currently offering major price cuts on laptops to give shoppers first-crack at the savings.
Amazon: On top of daily savings on laptops, Amazon's early Black Friday deals also include savings on computer accessories.
Best Buy: The tech retailer's Black Friday Prices Guaranteed sale includes a variety of laptops starting as low as $119.
Dell: The computer developer is celebrating Black Friday with its Lowest Prices of the Year sale with savings of up to 30%.
HP: This tech giant is helping you shop for the season with its Holiday Gift Guide.
Microsoft: The holiday shopping season has this major brand offering numerous laptop deals, including up to $200 off the Surface Laptop Go.
Target: The shopping giant's Holiday Best event features numerous savings on laptops, with prices starting at $179.99.
Walmart: Black Friday deals are already on display with savings to be had on numerous laptops.
Should you wait for Black Friday deals on laptops?
It might be risky, as the global supply shortage has made finding deals on laptops trickier than usual. "Because of the chip shortage raising laptop prices during non-holiday times," Nelius said, "We'd encourage folks to take advantage of any and all sales, especially on any of the laptops on our roundup of the best laptops."
Who has deals on laptops for Black Friday?
Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart and more feature laptops as part of their massive early Black Friday deals. Meanwhile, brands like Dell, HP, Microsoft and more are also ringing in the holidays with deals and bundle opportunities this season.
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