Best laptop deals in Australia for November 2024: Apple, HP, Lenovo
Get the “best bang for your buck” with this “powerful and strong” tech buy.
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If you’re looking to work more efficiently or get more out of your games, investing in the right laptop model is essential.
But if you think you need to pay top dollar for a great machine, think again.
Retailers like Amazon, HP and The Good Guys are all currently offering great deals on top laptops, helping you to upgrade for less.
So, whether you’re looking for cheap laptops or the latest Apple MacBook Air, we’ve hunted down a discount to suit.
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Lenovo’s already getting into the festive season with fantastic early Black Friday deals, including a huge 52 per cent off Lenovo PCs.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 Intel (16GB/512GB) is now on sale for a massive $1439.99 off (now $1359, down from $2798.99). One shopper says it’s the “best bang for your buck” and “delivers an immaculate performance for its price point”, while another described it as a “powerful and strong machine”.
The AI-powered ThinkPad E16 laptop packs features including a fingerprint reader for easy secure logins, Audio by Harman and Dolby Atmos for clear sound, and plenty of AI-assisted functionalities to help with everything from multi-tasking to looking good during video calls.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (16GB/512GB) is similarly a huge $1030 off (now $939, down from $1969).
Fans love this model for both work and school, especially with the mega deal bringing the price down to under $1000.
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Not quite sure what you should be looking for in your next model? Check out our expert guide to buying a laptop.
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BEST DEALS ON LAPTOPS WITH AI
Lenovo
- Up to 52 per cent off Lenovo laptops
- $1170 off Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 Intel 16” Laptop (16GB/512GB), $2299 (down from $3469)
- $760 off Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 (16GB/512GB), $1279 (down from $2039)
The Good Guys
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BEST LAPTOP DEALS
Amazon Australia
- $431 off Apple 2023 MacBook Pro 16-inch Laptop with M3 Pro chip (18GB/512GB) - Space Black, $3868 (down from $4299)
- $175 off Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13.6-inch Laptop with M3 chip (8GB/256GB) - Silver, $1624 (down from $1799)
Shop all laptop deals at Amazon Australia.
The Good Guys
- $150 off HP 15.6” i3 8GB 128GB Chromebook Plus, $599 (down from $749)
- $250 off Dell Inspiron 15 3000 15.6” i5 Laptop (16GB/512GB), $849 (down from $1099)
- $212 off Acer Aspire GO 15” i3 (8GB/512GB) Laptop, $637 (down from $849)
Shop all laptop deals at The Good Guys.
HP
- $900 off HP Envy x360 2-in-1 15-fe0022TU 15.6” Laptop (16GB/512GB), $1299 (down from $2199)
- $1300 off HP Pavilion Plus 16” 16-ab0007TU Laptop (16GB/512GB), $1299 (down from $2599)
- $300 off HP Pavilion x360 14 inch 2-in-1 Laptop 14-ek1100TU (4GB, 256GB), $699 (down from $999)
Lenovo
- Up to 54 per cent off Lenovo PCs in Lenovo’s Black Friday Early Access Sale
- Up to 50 per cent off select desktops
- $795 off Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 6 Intel 14” Laptop (16GB/512GB), $1304 (down from $2099)
- $790.10 off Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 Intel (16GB/512GB), $909 (down from $1699)
- $748.80 off Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 Intel (16GB/256GB), $1000.20 (down from $1749)
Shop all laptop deals at Lenovo.
Microsoft
- Up to $486.96 off Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Up to $369.90 off Surface Laptopo, Copilot + PC (7th Edition)
- Up to $359.90 off Surface Pro, Copilot + PC (11th Edition)
- Up to $99.99 off Surface Pro, Copilot + PC (11th Edition) - Essentials Bundle
- Up to $146.96 off Surface Laptop Go 3
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BEST GAMING LAPTOP DEALS
The Good Guys
Shop all gaming laptop deals at The Good Guys.
HP
- $2300 off HP OMEN 17.3” Gaming Laptop 17-ck2039TX (32GB/2TB), $4199 (down from $6499)
- $1351 off HP Victus 15.6” Gaming Laptop 15-fa1114TX (16GB/512GB), $1298 (down from $2649)
- $1100 off HP Victus 15.6” Gaming Laptop 15-fa1113TX (16GB/1TB), $1399 (down from $2499)
Lenovo
- Up to 38 per cent off Legion and gaming PCs
- $1439.99 off ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 Intel (16GB/512GB), $1359 (down from $2798.99)
- $1030 off ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (16GB/512GB), $939 (down from $1969)
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Mwave
- $200 off Mwave FORGED Gaming PC - Intel Core i5 12400F & GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, $1599 (down from $1799)
- $250 off Mwave G700 SUPER Gaming PC - AMD Ryzen 5 7600 & GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER (32GB/2TB), $2349 (down from $2599)
- $250 off Mwave KATANA CLOUD Gaming PC - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 & GeForce GTX 1650 (16GB/1TB), $949 (down from $1199)
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HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR NEXT LAPTOP
There’s a lot to think about when it comes to purchasing a new laptop. Before you buy, here are some key things to consider:
Operating system (OS): Choose between Windows, macOS, or Linux based on your preference and compatibility with required software.
Central Processing Unit (CPU): Look for processors like Intel Core or AMD Ryzen that fit your performance needs. Higher numbers generally mean more power.
Random Acess Memory (RAM): Aim for at least 8GB for basic tasks; 16GB or more for gaming and professional work.
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): Integrated GPUs are fine for general use; dedicated GPUs from NVIDIA or AMD are better for gaming and creative tasks.
Battery life: Check for a battery life that suits your mobility needs. More powerful laptops usually have a shorter battery.
Storage: Solid State Drives (SSD) offer faster performance than Hard Disk Drives (HDD). Consider at least 256GB of storage and higher for more space.
If you want a more extensive explanation of what to look for in your next laptop, you can also check out our dedicated expert guide to buying a laptop.
WHERE TO FIND THE BEST LAPTOP DEALS ONLINE
Amazon has a good range of Chromebooks and mid-range laptops available, but its best deals are on Apple MacBooks. The online giant has its own official Apple store, which means you can find deals on brand new Apple products you won’t see elsewhere.
See Amazon Australia coupon codes.
The Good Guys offers discounts across a wide range of laptop brands, including Apple, Microsoft, Dell and Lenovo. There are deals available almost every week but, for the best discounts, we recommend checking what’s available during major sale periods like Black Friday and the end of financial year.
See The Good Guys coupon codes.
HP offers laptop deals most weeks but, over peak sale periods, you can often find discounts of 40-60 per cent off. It also runs great deals on gaming laptops, as well as on desktops, monitors, and printers.
If you’re looking for a Lenovo laptop, the Lenovo online store is naturally the best place to head to. You can frequently find discounts of 40-60 per cent off, with sales often including bestsellers like Lenovo Yoga laptops and the Lenovo Ideapad Slim range.
The Microsoft Store does offer discounts on its Surface laptop range but, unlike HP and Lenovo, you won’t find deals every week. Instead, you’ll mainly find deals over sale periods like Black Friday and the end of financial year. However, it’s still worth checking stockists like The Good Guys and JB Hi-Fi, as they often have even better discounts than Microsoft itself.
If you’re looking for the best gaming laptops, Mwave is a top spot to shop. The retailer runs some of the best gaming laptop deals we see, and has a wide range of models from brands like MSI, ASUS, Razer, and Lenovo.
HOW TO GET THE BEST DEAL ON A NEW LAPTOP
If you’re looking to save on a new laptop, it’s worth shopping around to compare models. Brands like HP and Lenovo frequently offer discounts on a range of laptops and 2-in-1 models, making it worth checking out the sales tab on each individual website.
Third party retailers such as The Good Guys and Bing Lee also run regular sales which include laptops and PCs, so it’s a good idea to sign up to their mailing lists to keep on top of upcoming sales.
Those in the market for an Apple MacBook will find it more difficult to come across a deal, as Apple rarely drops the price of its products. Luckily, an Apple store now exists on Amazon Australia, which means shoppers can find brand new Apple products at prices they won’t get elsewhere.
If you can afford to put off upgrading your laptop a while longer, we also recommend waiting until Black Friday or Boxing Day to shop. Tons of stores now use these events to offer their biggest discounts for the year, making them an ideal time to pick up a laptop on the cheap.
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