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Cyber Monday laptop deals have Black Friday-beating price cuts on Windows 11 laptops, MacBooks and Chromebooks

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Cyber Monday bargain! Lenovo also has the amazing Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet 3 on sale today for a fantastic 40% off it’s original price.

Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 chip, 4GB LPDDR4 memory, and 64GB eMMC storage, this isn’t the most spec-heavy Chromebook model out there, but it’s more than enough for general computing tasks like web browsing and streaming, and for less than $250, you can’t really beat it.

Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet 3 (Snapdragon 7c, 4GB, 64GB, 11-inch 2K touchscreen): was $399.99 now $239.99 at Lenovo

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48% off! The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is a fantastic bargain right now for Cyber Monday thanks to this $280 price cut over at Lenovo’s website, bringing this well-specced configuration to just under $300.

Powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 7520U processor, 8GB LPDDR5 memory, and a 256GB PCIe SSD, this laptop normally sells for close to $600, but Lenovo is all but giving it away at this price. It is a Windows 11 S-mode laptop, to be clear, so there will be some restrictions on what software you can install, but fortunately, it has the specs for a full Windows 11 Home OS, so you can just follow the instructions here to fully unlock the laptop.

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (AMD Ryzen 5, 8GB, 256GB, 15.6-inch full HD): was $ 579.99 now $299.99 at Lenovo

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Cyber Monday deal! Amazon’s Black Friday sale saw the Alienware X16 R2 fall to its lowest price ever at $1,999.99, and now Cyber Monday has surpassed the record, now at $1,899.99. This is a laptop that utilizes Nvidia’s RTX 4070 GPU, capable of enhancing your gaming experience – it’s also paired with Intel’s Core Ultra 7 155H, with 16 cores and 22 threads ready to work through intense tasks.

A GPU that only has 8GB of VRAM might not be very appealing, but with Team Green’s DLSS 3 and Frame Generation software, there’s little to worry about in regard to performance. Don’t hesitate to purchase on sale while you still can.

Alienware X16 R2: was $2,399.99 now $1,899.99

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Still 22% off! Black Friday gave us plenty to cheer about on laptops, and now Cyber Monday has taken up the mantle with the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x on sale from Lenovo’s own online storefront. This laptop has one of the best OLED displays on the market against other laptops and gaming monitors for desktop PC setups, with a True Black 600 VESA certification.

With the Snapdragon X Elite processor available here, you’ll breeze through a variety of CPU-intensive tasks, and AI-related activities, such as using Copilot+.

Cyber Monday may be the last day for this sale, so it’s now or never…

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x in the US: was $1,289.99 now $999.99

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x in the UK: was £1,250 now £1000

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Cyber Monday is a great way to save big on the best gaming laptops, and the MSI Katana 15 has always been a fantastic bargain, even at retail price.

Now, for Cyber Monday, you can pick up a seriously powerful Katana 15 for just under $1,250 at Amazon.

In addition to its powerful 13th-gen Intel Core i7 processor, you also get an Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, 16GB DDR5 memory, 1TB PCIe SSD, and a crisp 15.6-inch display with 2560 x 1600p resolution with 165Hz refresh rate—perfect for high-performance gaming on the go.

MSI Katana 15 (Intel i7, RTX 4070, 16GB, 1TB, 15.6-inch 165Hz QHD+): was $1,399.99 now $1,232 at Amazon

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It might be less than a month on the market, but the new Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch with M4 Pro chip, 24GB of unified memory, and 1TB SSD isn’t just a fantastic performer for creative pros, it’s also a bargain thanks to this $200 off deal at Best Buy through Cyber Monday.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB, 1TB, Space Black): was $2,399 now $2,199 at Best Buy

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Over in the US, Best Buy’s Cyber Monday sale is keeping a lot of laptop prices low after the Black Friday rush, and it’s a great way to pick up a more premium MacBook that might otherwise be out of your budget.

With the release of the new M4 series MacBooks, last year’s M3 Pro MacBook Pro 16-inch is still a powerhouse for creative workloads, especially with 18GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD.

You won’t see this configuration under $2,000 for much longer, so make sure to check out Best Buy while this deal is still live!

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 16GB, 512GB, Space Black): was $2,399 now $1,999 at Best Buy

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While cheap Windows 11 laptops are getting some surprisingly good deals, that doesn’t mean you should ignote Chromebook offers, such as the HP Chromebook Plus 15, which is down to £279 (a saving of £170) at Currys right now.

‘Plus’ Chromebooks are usually a bit pricier, but also adhere to a strict set of requirements laid down by Google to provide the best possible ChromeOS laptop experience. These include a certain level of processing power – delivered here by the Intel Core i3 chip – as well as minimum requirements for the RAM and storage capacity plus a mandatory Full HD webcam.

HP Chromebook Plus 15: was £449 now £279 at Currys

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MacBooks are some of the most sought-after products for the holidays, and this Best Buy deal on the MacBook Air 13-inch with M3 chip is easily one of the best deals you’re going to find on this powerful ultraportable Mac.

With 16GB memory and a 256GB SSD, you have everything you’ll need to take advantage of Apple’s latest AI tools and features as they roll out next year, and right now you can save $200 on this configuration at Best Buy.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 16GB, 256GB, Space Gray): was $ 1,099 now $899 at Best Buy

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One of my favorite 2-in-1 laptops of recent years, the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 is on sale right now at Best Buy for an incredible $300 off.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11: was $1,499.99 now $1,199.99 at Best Buy

This deal doesn’t include the detachable keyboard, unfortunately, but you can also get a deal on the new Flex Pro keyboard and Surface Slim Pen combo for $90 off, which is like buying the Surface Pro 11 at full price and getting the amazing keyboard/pen combo for an extra $60, a fantastic bargain.

Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition) and Pro Flex Keyboard combo: was $449.99 now $359.99 at Best Buy

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Another fantastic Cyber Monday laptop deal right now is the Dell XPS 13 with Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor, 16GB LPDDR5x memory, 512GB PCIe SSD, and a 13.4-inch FHD+ display with up to 120Hz refresh rate for $400 off.

In addition to fantastic battery life and multitasking performance, the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V chip has a surprisingly robust integrated GPU capable of playing many modern PC games at reasonable settings.

Dell XPS 13: was $1,399.99 now $999.99 at Dell

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Fancy an affordable laptop with a larger screen? Back to Dell’s UK store, I’ve just spotted this tempting deal:

Dell Inspiron 16 (Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD): was £579 now £459 at Dell

This tasty £120 discount makes this Dell’s cheapest 16-inch laptop. The specs are decent, especially that 16GB of RAM and roomy 512GB SSD, and the 16-inch display should make this a comfortable laptop to work on – though it won’t be the most portable of devices.

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The Dell Inspiron 15 is also a fantastic bargain over at Dell’s website in the US right now, but you’ll have to move fast to grab it since two of the three available configurations are already sold out. You can still get one with a 15.6-inch non-touch full HD display at 120Hz, Intel Core i7-1255U processor with integrated Iris Xe graphics, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and 512GB PCIe SSD for $150 off.

Dell Inspiron 15: was $599.99 now $449.99 at Dell

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Is 2024 the year of ultra-cheap Windows 11 laptops that are actually worth buying? You know what… I think it might be. Usually, I’d say if you’re looking for a laptop for around £300/$300, then you’re better off buying a Chromebook, but I’ve seen some brilliant cheap deals on Windows 11 devices that are actually better value than most Chromebooks. What a time to be alive!

Take this one:

Dell Inspiron 15 (AMD Ryzen 5, 8GB RAM, 512GB): was £399 now £299 at Dell

You’re getting a nicely designed laptop, with 8GB RAM and a roomy 512GB SSD that puts most Chromebooks to shame. As it runs Windows 11 Home, you’ll be able to use any of the applications you depend on, rather than having to compromise with Chrome OS alternatives like you’d need to do with a Chromebook. A few years ago, retailers would have tried selling a laptop at this price with just 4GB of RAM, which would mean Windows 11 would run painfully slow, but this has 8GB, which makes it a much better machine at multitasking.

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The Acer Nitro V 16 is the gaming laptop you should be looking for if you’re intent on a great gaming experience at the 1920×1200 display resolution, but don’t want to spend a fortune. Driven by Nvidia’s RTX 4060 GPU, it packs a significant amount of power for consistent frame rates (especially when using DLSS 3).

Gaming laptops powered by Team Green’s RTX 4000 series GPUs don’t often come cheap, and it’s great to see this deal still going strong for Cyber Monday.

Acer Nitro V 16: was £1,199.99 now £899.99

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Here’s an absolutely brilliant cheap Windows 11 laptop deal that’s still going strong from John Lewis, making it so cheap I’d argue it’s a better budget buy than many Chromebooks thanks to Windows 11’s versatility.

Vivobook 15 Laptop: was £349 now £259.99 at John Lewis

This laptop comes with an Intel Core i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, 512GB SSD and a 15.6-inch 1080p screen. It’s a solidly built and stylish-looking budget laptop, and while it’s not the most powerful laptop in the world, it offers incredible value for money.

This is a great pick for students or people looking for a casual laptop to do some work on, who wants something for less than £300 that’s not a Chromebook.

Samsung Galaxy Book3 360

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This great deal at Currys for the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 was already a strong choice for Black Friday, and it’s now dropped by a further £50, making it an absolute steal.

Samsung Galaxy Book3 360: was £949 now £549

With an Intel Core i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM and a stunning OLED touchscreen, this is a brilliant performer, and a versatile laptop, as it can be used as a normal laptop, or with the keyboard folded back, it can be used like a tablet. Samsung claims up to 20 hours of battery life, which tracks with my experience of laptops powered by the Intel Core i5-1340P processor, depending on what tasks you’re using it for.

For this price, I think it’s an excellent deal for students and people who want a laptop they can use from the couch. Samsung’s S Pen stylus is also included, giving this laptop even more versatility.

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Good morning! It’s officially Cyber Monday and that means I am once again on the hunt for any epic laptop deals I can find. And good news: I’ve already spotted a number of deals that have dropped in price since Black Friday, so buckle up as I bring you unmissable offers throughout the day!

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