There’s another Amazon Prime Day-style event landing next week. Officially called Prime Big Deal Days, the sale is expected to bring discounts on everything from air fryers and electric toothbrushes to the latest phones, TVs and laptops.
Amazon has confirmed Prime Big Deal Days will kick off on 10 October and will last for two full days, ending on 11 October.
Just like Amazon’s Spring Sale and Prime Day events earlier this year, our team of IndyBest experts will be on hand to help you sift through the offers to bring you the laptop discounts that are actually worth paying for.
Whether you’re shopping for a new TV or a pair of headphones, we’re here to spot a good discount from a mile off, saving you time and hard-earned cash. To find the best deals on laptops ahead of the sale, and for advice on getting prepared, keep reading.
Best early Amazon Prime Day laptop deals
If you can’t wait until Big Deal Days to get yourself a new laptop, here are the offers currently available on Amazon.
Apple MacBook Air laptop (2022), M2 chip: Was £1,149, now £1,059, Amazon.co.uk
The M2-powered MacBook Air is a fast and ultra-stylish machine, and about as close as any laptop can get to being considered iconic. In our round-up of the best laptops, our reviewer said: “Everything is amazingly speedy. The keyboard is dreamy to use, responsive and comfortable with plenty of travel.” Big discounts on MacBooks are rare, so this 8 per cent saving at Amazon is nothing to be sniffed at.
Acer Aspire 3: Was £479.99, now £369, Amazon.co.uk
Here’s an early Prime Day saving on the Acer Aspire 3, an excellent mid-range laptop with enough performance to handle your everyday tasks, such as web browsing, video calls and writing, as well as more processor-intensive tasks. It runs on a decently powerful Intel Core i3 CPU, which, combined with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, means things are quick to boot up.
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15in laptop: Was £279.99, now £229, Amazon.co.uk
This lightweight 15in laptop is designed for everyday work, such as word processing, web browsing, emailing and juggling spreadsheets. As such, it’s powered by an energy-efficient Celeron processor, which gives it great battery life and keeps the cost down to a super-affordable level. There’s a £50 discount ahead of Prime Day.
Lenovo ideapad duet 3: Was £329.99, now £267.07, Amazon.co.uk
A stylish little two-in-one Chromebook, the Lenovo ideapad duet 3 can be detached from its keyboard cover to be used as an 11in tablet. It runs on the Chrome operating system, so you can’t use regular Windows apps here, but that means it boots up almost instantly and is as straightforward and easy to use as your smartphone.
Asus vivobook 15: Was £699.99, now £549.99, Amazon.co.uk
This is a great deal on a mid-range Asus vivobook 15, which is powered by the 12th-generation Intel Core i5 processor and supported by 16GB of RAM. That’s enough performance to handle demanding tasks such as photo editing. The lay-flat hinge opens a full 180 degrees, too, making it easy to quickly share your screen and collaborate with teams.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4: Was £999, now £955, Amazon.co.uk
Though it’s been succeeded by the Surface Laptop 5, the Surface Laptop 4 is still a fantastic and powerful Windows machine. It’s a delight to work on, boasting a stylish design, premium finish and sharp display. The laptop previously featured in our round-up of the best, as our reviewer was suitably impressed by its performance: “Microsoft’s own-brand hardware is extremely good, with great build quality and durability.” Right now at Amazon, there’s a £44 discount.
When will Prime Day laptop deals begin?
Prime Big Deal Days will kick off on 10 October and finish at midnight on 11 October.
This is only the second time Amazon has hosted an October sale event for Prime members. Last autumn, it hosted the Prime Early Access Sale for the first time.
Do you need Amazon Prime to buy Prime Day laptop deals?
Only Amazon Prime members will be able to access the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days discounts, so, it’s worth signing up in advance of the sale, to take advantage of any early deals and offers during the event itself.
An Amazon Prime membership costs £8.99 a month and unlocks free deliveries, access to Prime Video and other bonuses not available to regular shoppers. Signing up is easy, just pop over to the Amazon Prime sign-up page and enter your details.
If you haven’t already used one, you can get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime ahead of the sale kicking off.
What to expect from Prime Day laptop deals in 2023
Laptops are always a popular purchase during Prime Day sales. This year we’re expecting to see savings on laptops from Dell, Huawei, Lenovo, Asus and Acer, as well as discounts on MacBooks, Chromebooks, and two-in-one tablets.
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