The best laptop deals this November, chosen by a tech expert

Shopping for a new laptop? Lots of sites are boasting big reductions on PCs and MacBooks, but our expert deal-hunters know which ones are worth snapping up and which are nothing to write home about.

When you’re dropping hundreds – if not thousands – of pounds on a new laptop, it’s important to know how to spot a top deal from a dud. There are plenty of cheap, obscure brands floating around on sites such as Amazon’s, but avoid these and instead stick to trusted names, to ensure you’re buying a laptop on which you can rely. We only include laptops we’ve tested or that hail from brands we trust.

Of course, you can also save a lot by opting for a refurbished laptop. Make sure you choose a reputable retailer, read reviews and always avoid deals that seem too good to be true. You still have the right for an item to be as described, even if it’s second-hand or refurbished, so don’t hesitate to get in touch with the retailer if something’s wrong.

If you’re wary of shopping within the wider second-hand market, Apple, Microsoft and Dell all sell refurbished versions of their products. The prices are likely to be beaten elsewhere, but it’s worth a look.

If you do want to opt for a new device, the good news is Black Friday is just around the corner, bringing with it a bounty of discounts and offers. We track prices year-round and will be bringing you all the best Black Friday laptop deals as they land. If you can’t wait until then, below, we’ve rounded up the best laptop deals you can shop right now.

Why you can trust us to find the best laptop deals

As IndyBest’s laptops expert, Steve Hogarty is constantly scouring the internet for discounts on the best laptops that he’s tried and tested, from brands he knows and trusts. These deals include the best available prices on the most popular laptops, such as the MacBook Air, as well as discounts on laptops to suit a range of users.

Steve won’t recommend a laptop simply because it’s cheap. He’ll also factor in quality, durability, reliability and security when collating the top laptop deals, so you can be sure you’re getting a good deal on a great device.

Best Windows laptop deals in November 2025:

Acer Chromebook plus 514

Our favourite budget laptop is now even cheaper, with almost 30 per cent off in the Currys Black Friday sale. While it won’t be for you if you need a device with lots of power, it’s a good option for more “casual users”, said tester Sean Cameron in his roundup of the best laptops. “If you simply need a laptop for surfing the web, streaming TV, and editing the occasional document in Google Docs, it does the job,” said Sean. The device also has great battery life, enabling it to run for about 12 hours a day.

1. £349 £269 from Currys.co.uk

Prices may vary

Microsoft surface laptop

In his best laptops of 2025 roundup, tech writer Sean Cameron praised the Microsoft surface laptop for its “snappy” display and “excellent” battery life, describing the device as “perfect for writers”. Until recently, the laptop was listed on John Lewis’s website for more than £160 more than the current price, so now could be a good time to snap it up.

1. £1,349 £1,187 from Johnlewis.com

Prices may vary

Best Apple MacBook deals in November 2025:

Apple MacBook Air M4 (2025)

In tech critic David Phelan’s review of the Apple MacBook Air M4, he praised its battery life, design and performance, but noted the lack of a touchscreen, which many Windows models offer. Sweetening the deal, Very is offering £50 off the price of the laptop right now. Remember to check our dedicated Very discount codes page for extra savings on top.

If you happen to be a student or a teacher, you can also save on a Macbook through Apple’s education pricing.

1. £929 £879 from Very.co.uk

Prices may vary

Apple MacBook pro M4

The Apple MacBook pro M4 is incredibly fast, has exceptional battery life and is amazingly light. Whether using hefty editing software or making video calls, it was incredibly fast when our tech experts put it to the test. Overall, it’s a great choice if you’re invested the Apple ecosystem. Even better, the device is currently discounted by more than 10 per cent at Amazon.

1. £2,499 £2,200 from Amazon.co.uk

Prices may vary

How to know if a laptop deal is worth it

Because most laptops can be configured with extra RAM, bigger hard drives and better displays, it can sometimes be hard to tell if a discount is actually worthwhile.

Our team of IndyBest experts have decades of experience testing and reviewing laptops. We track prices over time and know how much you should expect to spend on the latest tech, and we know a misleading discount when we see one.

Read more: The latest Dell discount codes and deals

Are there any key specs you should look for in a laptop?

Start by looking at the processor (or CPU) – specifically the generation it belongs to. There are two major CPU brands. Intel’s latest processors are 13th and 14th generation, while AMD recently launched its 9000-series processors. The best deals tend to be found on laptops using last-generation CPUs, which are still speedy enough for most users.

Generally speaking, the rest of the laptop specs will be designed around the CPU. RAM is the next most important specification to look for. 16GB is ideal but expensive, while 8GB is fine for everyday purposes.

Hard drive capacity isn’t as important as it used to be, thanks to cloud-based storage and entertainment streaming. For the average user, 512GB will be plenty, and 256GB will do in a pinch.

Your specific needs will determine which specs you should look for after that. For gaming and multimedia work such as video editing, a discrete GPU (a separate graphics processing unit, usually made by Nvidia or AMD) will give you an enormous performance boost.

If you don’t plan on using your laptop for demanding tasks, you’ll save a lot of money by sticking with the standard option of an integrated GPU.

Want to know which model to buy? Check out our guide to the best laptops