If you’re looking for a cheap laptop or a deeply discounted premium machine, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve scoured the web for savings and rounded up all the genuine deals in one neat place.
You’ll find we’ve covered everything from budget browsing machines to high-performance powerhouses, so you’ll no doubt find something here to match your needs.
We’ve highlighted a selection of the latest deals that we’ve sniffed out, and if you scroll further down, we've rounded up some of our favourite laptops in a dedicated buying guide.
Best laptop deals this week
Laptops & ultrabooks
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (14-inch) | Ryzen 5 / 8GB RAM / 512GB SSD | AU$919 AU$735.20 on Lenovo eBay (save AU$183.80)
Here’s a very affordable laptop from Lenovo that covers all the basics. It has a durable build, and at this price we’d say it’s a great choice for school or uni work. It’s equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 5000-series CPU and a 512GB SSD, though you’re only getting integrated Radeon graphics here. Anyone can score 20% off the listed price with the code LENOVO20.
HP Pavilion 13 | i3 / 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD | AU$1,149 AU$861 on HP (save AU$288)
This mid-range laptop is down to just AU$861 when you buy directly from HP. Inside you’ll find an 11th-gen Intel i3 chip and a 256GB SSD – not the most cutting-edge specs to be sure, but enough to see you through everyday work and browsing for a super-affordable price. Some higher specced Pavilion’s are also on sale, but for school or uni work this is a good deal.
Dell XPS 13 (9310) | i7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD | AU$2,879 AU$2,399 on The Good Guys (save AU$480)
The Dell XPS 13 is a beautiful piece of kit, and we’d go so far as to say it’s one of the best laptops you can buy. This 2020 model packs Intel’s 11th-gen i7 processor that delivers excellent performance. As for bezels, there’s hardly any to speak of, and despite its power and all-encompassing display, battery life is still great on this laptop. There’s now AU$480 to be saved at The Good Guys, which has taken 20% off a range of Dell laptops.
Dell Inspiron 15 (5510) | i7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD | AU$2,069 AU$1,241 on Dell (save AU$828)
You can pick up this Inspiron 15 at 40% off when you buy directly from Dell. It comes packing the latest internals, with an 11th-gen Intel Core i7 chip, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. While it’s not from Dell’s XPS line, it still looks and feels premium with a sleek build.
HP Chromebook 14 | Celeron N4020 / 4GB / 64GB eMMC | AU$399 AU$278 on HP (save AU$121)
Here’s a cheap and cheerful deal on a decent Chromebook. It’s slim and light enough to carry around with you, and it’s price means it’ll go easy on your wallet too. This will get you set up with Chrome OS for just AU$278, which is 30% off when you buy from HP. It’s also cheaper than it was during EOFY sales, so you’re getting a great deal here.
2-in-1s
HP Envy x360 15 | Ryzen 5 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD | AU$2,199 AU$1,759 on HP (save AU$440)
Powering this sleek-looking 2-in-1 is an AMD Ryzen 5 4500U chip, 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. That’s just what you need to rip through your workload with ease, and when it’s time to kick back, you can stream to your heart’s content from its 15-inch IPS touchscreen. Grab it directly from HP where it’s 20% off.
Microsoft Surface Go 2 | from AU$597 on Microsoft (save up to AU$60)
This is another affordable win for Microsoft. It’s a premium tablet that can run full Windows 10, with a free upgrade to Windows 11 on the way. Our review found it’s still a little underpowered – particularly at the base model – but the highest specced version is included in this sale if you want to bump up to more power. Do note that this price doesn’t include a Type Cover.
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook | AU$499 AU$357 on Amazon (save AU$142)
We rate the cheap and cheerful Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook as one of the best student laptops you can buy in a 2-in-1 form factor. This pint-sized laptop is portable and lightweight, with a screen that measures just 10-inches and a keyboard that can be detached entirely. It’s equipped with 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD. Nab this Lenovo Chromebook for just AU$357 from Amazon – a huge bargain in our books.
Gaming laptops
Lenovo Legion 5 | Ryzen 7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD / RTX 3060 | AU$2,339 AU$1,871.20 on Lenovo eBay (save AU$467.80)
This is the 2021 edition of the Lenovo Legion 5, and it’s a rather stylish gaming laptop. Under the hood is AMD’s excellent Ryzen 7 5800H processor, matched with Nvidia’s elusive RTX 3060 graphics card. So if you’re tired of waiting for stock of the RTX 3060, this is a great way to get it in a laptop. You can now get 20% off the listed price by using LENOVO20 at checkout.
Alienware m15 R5 | Ryzen 7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD / RTX 3050 Ti | AU$2,499 AU$1,999 on Dell (save AU$500)
Under the hood of this Alienware m15 R5 comes a 5000 series Ryzen 7 CPU, working alongside a powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU. It has a 15-inch Full HD with a 165Hz refresh rate, which should play nice with the rest of the specs too. With Alienware’s intergalactic inspired design, we think it looks great. You can now score 20% off at Dell.
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The best deals on our favourite laptops
Over the years we've reviewed plenty of laptops, and as a result, we've seen what to avoid and what to jump on when there's savings to be had. We'll keep track of the prices of some of the best we've seen so that you can snatch up a bargain when they do show up. Check out the prices below and see if anything has dropped enough to spark your interest.
Saying that we’re very happy with Dell’s XPS 13 is a huge understatement. At first glance, its slim profile and small frame don’t give away the powerful performance and gorgeous 13-inch display inside. Typically, you’d have to weigh up portability and performance, but the XPS 13 has managed to strike a fine balance between the two. Sporting Intel’s latest 10th-generation chips, much-improved battery life and barely-there bezels, the starting price of the newest iteration of the XPS 13 is a tempting proposition. We’re so chuffed with it that it’s still our favourite Ultrabook, and has taken the top spot as the best laptop overall.
Read the full review: Dell XPS 13 (2020)
It’s true, the Aero 15 range from Gigabyte is aimed at creatives. However, it’s also an attractive option for gamers – with powerful internals, a brilliant display and a sleek chassis – so we think it’s one of the best-value gaming machines Australians can get their hands on. The 2019 model boasts a 15-inch 4K HDR screen, which is ideal whether you’re looking to buy for high-resolution on-the-go gaming or its intended creative use. Under the hood it’s also got the option of the latest Nvidia RTX series GPUs and 9th-gen Intel Core CPUs.
Read the full review: Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED
This premium portable 2-in-1 has a lot to love: a strong build, excellent battery life and a robust feature set. It has a 360° hinge, so can easily be converted from a conventional clamshell to a handheld tablet. There’s also the addition of Dolby Atmos speakers, cleverly built into the rotating hinge, so you’ll have superb sound whichever way you use it. The screen too is vibrant, though the graphics performance could leave some wanting. Still, with an 8th-generation chip, it’s a solid all-rounder for the 2-in-1 crowd.
Read the full review: Lenovo Yoga C930
If you’re looking for a student laptop, chances are you’re shopping on a budget. If that’s the case, our go-to bang-for-buck pick is the Acer Aspire 3 15-inch laptop. It’s a Chromebook, which means it runs on Google’s Chrome OS and is ideal for those with a reliable internet connection who want a laptop to browse the web and complete coursework online. The battery life isn’t the best, but if you don’t mind keeping your charging cable with you during the day, it certainly offers excellent value for money.
If you’re firmly placed in the Apple ecosystem, or you’re a Windows user thinking about converting, then we think the 2019 version of the MacBook Pro is the best Mac you can buy. It has a generous 16-inch display, and while that may spell a bulky laptop for other brands on the market, Apple remains true to form with this svelte machine. It’s got the latest and greatest components under the hood, rounded out with high-quality speakers and a much better keyboard than older models.
Read the full review: Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
If you're after some more further info on the best laptops, check out some of our other dedicated articles:
- The best laptops in Australia
- Best gaming laptops
- The best ultrabooks
- Best business laptops
- Best 2-in-1 laptops
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