If the time has come to replace your trusty laptop, you’re in luck. Black Friday 2025 is just around the corner, offering you the chance to save big on a range of tech and other purchases, from beauty to air fryers and more.
Officially landing on 28 November, Black Friday’s sheer number of offers can be a bit of daunting, but this is where I come in. I’ve been covering the annual sale event for years, and, crucially, as a tech critic here at The Independent, I’ve spent hours putting the best laptops on the market through their paces, so I know which ones are actually worth buying. To help you find the right model for you at a discount, I will be bringing you the best Black Friday laptop deals as they drop.
To avoid bouncing between long spec lists and getting sucked in by the deepest discounts, my advice is to choose which laptop you’re after before the sales begin. You’ll find some really great options in The Independent’s guide to the best laptops.
If your current model has given up the ghost or you just can’t wait until the official Black Friday kick-off to bag a bargain, I’ve spotted early laptop deals on some top brands. Below, you’ll find the best deals available right now, as well as details about the laptop deals to expect during the Black Friday 2025 sale.
When is Black Friday 2025?
Black Friday falls on the fourth Thursday of November each year. This means, in 2025, Black Friday lands on 28 November, with deals running throughout the weekend until Cyber Monday (1 December).
However, the deals tend to spill out of that four-day window. I expect the first big discounts to start landing from the beginning of November, so if a new laptop is in your future, check back here as the sale approaches, to find the best offers.
What laptop deals can you expect on Black Friday?
I always advise shopping for older models if you want the very best deals. The biggest Black Friday discounts tend to be on devices released earlier this year, or as far back as 2024. For most shoppers, the savings are worth a lot more than the marginal difference in performance.
Last year’s Black Friday laptop deals saw discounts of up to 50 per cent applied to some of the best models I’ve tested, including the high-performance Asus Zenbook 14 (was £999, now £799, Currys.co.uk).
Why you can trust us to find the best laptop deals this Black Friday
As IndyBest’s tech critic, I assess laptops throughout the year to create and maintain our laptop shopping guides, so I know which Black Friday laptop deals are worth your money and which you should avoid. My review process measures everything from performance and battery life to display quality and build, and I won’t recommend a laptop just because it’s cheap – that’s an easy way to end up with a dud.
The best early Black Friday laptop deals to shop now
Apple MacBook air M4
Taking the top spot in IndyBest’s review of the best laptops, Apple’s MacBook air M4 was praised by tech writer Sean Cameron for its slim, easily portable design, and impressive battery life. It “easily lasted through full workdays without a charger”, said Sean. It also features Apple's newer webcam, with the Centre Stage feature to keep you in frame. Grab it with this deal at Amazon, and you’ll save 10 per cent, which is a decent £100 discount.
Buy now £899, Amazon.co.uk
Microsoft Surface laptop
This laptop comes with a 120Hz display, more than 1080px resolution, and a 3:2 aspect ratio that makes it taller than most – a godsend if you spend your days writing essays or emails. Right now, it also comes with a discount of more than £400. Paired with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage by default, it has enough power to see you through most tasks, as I noted in my review of the Microsoft Surface laptop.
Buy now £1298, Amazon.co.uk
Apple MacBook pro M4
I spent several weeks using the 16in model of this Apple laptop, complete with the M4 pro chip, and it was blisteringly fast. Whether using editing software, juggling video calls or just browsing the web, the fans rarely spun up, and the machine stayed cool. Battery life is exceptional, too. At the moment, you can save 12 per cent on the price of the device at Amazon.
Buy now £2200, Amazon.co.uk
Microsoft Surface Pro
If you’re looking for a laptop that doubles up as a tablet, the Microsoft Surface Pro is a great choice, with its detachable display. A similar model was featured in IndyBest’s review of the best laptops, in which tech critic Sean Cameron described it as “essentially a high-end tablet with a custom keyboard case”, and praised its powerful processor, big display and large battery.
Buy now £829, Amazon.co.uk
Lenovo IdeaPad slim 5
The mid-range Lenovo IdeaPad slim 5 has been reduced to £680. Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5 processor with 16GB of RAM, it offers enough performance under the hood to tackle the most demanding tasks, while the high-resolution 14in OLED display delivers rich contrast and vibrant colours.
Buy now £679.99, Box.co.uk
Lenovo legion pro 7
Gamers, this deal is for you. At Amazon, the Lenovo legion pro 7 has £350 off. In his legion pro 7 review, tech expert Sean Cameron said it had the “oomph to keep up and impress”, whether you're using it for “competitive e-sports or an intense single-player experience”. Sean also praised the screen for being “fast enough to keep up with the action, while also rendering content crisp and smooth”, and noted the laptop’s durable construction.
Buy now £3199, Amazon.co.uk
Asus Chromebook Plus CX34
This is a great laptop for students in search of an affordable model for writing and making notes. It’s the best Chromebook I’ve tested, but if that’s not enough to convince you, it's even more budget-friendly now, with a discount of more than 10 per cent at Amazon. In my Asus Chromebook plus review, I noted the sleek design, spacious trackpad, comfortable keyboard and its excellent battery life.
Buy now £250, Amazon.co.uk
Want more bargains? Read IndyBest’s comprehensive guide to the best Black Friday deals
