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
Dell XPS 13 (9305) | i5 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD | AU$1,899 AU$1,519 on Dell (save AU$380)
We’re huge fans of the Dell XPS 13 at TechRadar, and this model matches an 11th-gen Intel i5 processor with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, so you can expect a decently powerful machine. Our review found this laptop’s audio output is a little lacklustre, but if that’s not a dealbreaker, you can now save AU$380 on the machine if you buy directly from Dell.
Dell Inspiron 14 (5425) | Ryzen 7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD | AU$2,199 AU$1,319 on Dell (save AU$880)
This Inspiron laptop comes outfitted with AMD’s Ryzen 7 5825U CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, so you should be able to power through your workloads with ease. It comes loaded with Windows 11 Home, plus the 14-inch screen has a nice aspect ratio of 16:10. Available directly from Dell, with AU$880 saved.
Apple MacBook Air M1 | 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD | AU$1,499 AU$1,349 on Apple (save AU$150)
We think the MacBook Air (M1, 2020) is the best laptop in Australia. It’s worthy of this spot thanks to Apple’s own M1 chip, which has greatly improved both performance and battery life for the laptop. It’s carrying a price tag that’s decently competitive with Windows rivals too (finally). This price is available from Apple’s Education Store.
Huawei MateBook D 14 | i5 / 8GB RAM / 512GB SSD | AU$899 AU$746.20 on Microsoft eBay (save AU$152.80)
We haven’t reviewed this laptop at TechRadar, and admittedly the specs aren’t anything to write home about, but we’re highlighting it here because the price is pretty great (though you do have to be an eBay Plus member to get the discount). It comes with a 10th-gen Intel i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. Plus members can use PAPR17 to get 17% off the listed price, while non-members save 15% using PAPP15.
2-in-1s
HP Spectre x360 | i7 / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD | AU$3,399 AU$2,549 on HP (save AU$850)
We rate the HP Spectre x360 as one of the best laptops around, and this discount gets you 25% off the machine. This model comes with an Intel i7-1165G7 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a very healthy 1TB SSD, which will give you great performance for day-to-day work. We also like the large, comfortable keyboard, and Intel’s Evo platform gives you a long battery life too. Now AU$850 off direct from HP.
Gaming laptops
Razer Blade 14 | Ryzen 9 / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD / RTX 3070 | AU$3,999 AU$2,799 on Microsoft (save AU$1,200)
For a portable gaming laptop, this discounted Razer Blade 14 is an excellent choice. It has a 14-inch screen, and it’s stacked with gritty components including a Ryzen 9 5900HX processor, an RTX 3070 and 16GB of RAM. It’s all housed in a luxurious-looking laptop that’s thin and light too. This deal is available from Microsoft, where you’ll save AU$1,200.
Razer Blade 15 Advanced | i7 / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD / RTX 3070 | AU$4,599 AU$3,199 on Microsoft (save AU$1,400)
This stellar Razer Blade 15 has just had AU$1,400 knocked off the RRP. Under the hood, you’ll find an Intel i7-11800H, 16GB of RAM and an RTX 3070, so your gaming needs will be well catered for. It also has a 15.6-inch QHD display with 1440p resolution, plus lots of ports and a 1080p webcam. Head over to Microsoft to snag this killer deal.
HP Omen 17 | i7 / 32GB RAM / 1TB SSD / RTX 3080 | AU$4,799 AU$3,839 on HP (save AU$960)
This 17.3-inch gaming laptop from HP comes strapped with an RTX 3080, which explains its mighty high price tag. If you’re looking to get this kind of power in a portable machine, this discount directly from HP is one to consider. It’s also outfitted with an Intel i7-11800H CPU, 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. Rounding out the package is a fantastic 165Hz QHD display. Save AU$960 directly from HP.
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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. Check out the prices on some of our favourite laptops below and see if anything has dropped enough to spark your interest.
To say that we’re big fans of the Dell XPS 13 is a huge understatement. This 13-inch Ultrabook has appeared in our list of the best laptops for several years running, and there’s good reason why.
This iteration came out in late 2020 and it’s known as the Dell XPS 13 9310. It’s equipped with Intel’s latest 11th generation processors while the Intel Iris Xe handles the integrated graphics (and almost doubles the graphical prowess from the previous model). Both work together to bring a decent amount of power to these gorgeous laptops, and some light gaming is also possible thanks to the specs.
There are barely any bezels to speak of on these laptops, and it can be configured with a Full HD+ or a 4K HDR screen (OLED panels are also available). The sleekness of the XPS 13 comes at the expense of ports, and the speakers are a little lacklustre, but these are small exceptions in an otherwise premium laptop.
Read our full Dell XPS 13 (Late 2020) review
When Apple ditched Intel’s chips for its own M1 silicon in 2020, it was a real game changer for the laptop market – Apple or otherwise. The new processor gives the MacBook Air a serious performance boost, which thankfully, has not come at the expense of battery life (our testing found it lasting an impressive 11 hours and 15 minutes in continuous movie playback).
Despite the significant power upgrade, Apple has priced this laptop at a better RRP than its predecessor, and it even gives other premium Ultrabooks such as the Dell XPS 13 a run for their money – something we never would have anticipated from Apple. You can expect to pay AU$1,499 for the model with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, or AU$1,849 for the 512GB SSD version.
If you do have a couple hundred bucks to spare, we’d also suggest taking a look at the 13-inch MacBook Pro (M1, 2020). That’ll get you better-sounding speakers, a more comfortable keyboard and a neat Touch Bar. The MacBook Pro also keeps its cooling fans (while the MacBook Air doesn’t) so it should be able to run more intensive tasks before performance is throttled.
Read our full Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) review
We rate the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 as the best gaming laptop around. It’s outfitted with AMD’s Ryzen 4000 and 5000 series processors, which lend a lot of power to the Zephyrus G14. As for graphics, Asus has mixed with Nvidia to bring the latest RTX cards to the laptop.
Despite that seriously impressive power, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is reasonably priced and can be found for a fair whack less than the competition. There’ve been a few concessions to keep it that way though – the laptop is without a webcam, and it’s not as particularly good looking as the Razer laptops of the world.
With that said, the Zephyrus G14 is a thin and light laptop that also manages best-in-class battery life despite its gaming laptop status.
Read our full Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review
The Asus ZenBook Flip 13 moves easily between laptop, tent and tablet mode with its 360° hinge, and Asus promises it’s good for 20,000 cycles. It’s a solidly built, stylish piece of kit, and it comes packing Intel’s latest 11th generation chips, making it a powerful 2-in-1 laptop.
Housed within the body is a beautiful 13-inch screen with ultra-thin bezels on all four sides, so you’re able to make the most of the 1080p display. The front-facing Harman Kardon speakers sound genuinely good too, which can be rare on even the best of laptops.
With space at a premium, Asus has done something clever to keep the number pad too. It’s been integrated into the trackpad, and it appears in illuminated LED lights when you need it – pretty neat if you ask us.
If you’ve got the cash to spare for a MacBook Air, we’d argue that it’s the best student laptop in Australia, but if you’re just after something that’s cheap, then the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook is a great choice. It’s a 2-in-1, and for the unit itself paired with a detachable keyboard and stand cover, you’ll pay just AU$499 (and it’s often on sale too).
The internal specs aren’t anything to write home about, but what really matters here is Chrome OS, which we’ve found to be a richer experience than the equivalent Windows 10S. Google’s fantastic apps will be right at your fingertips, so it’s ideal for someone who does the majority of their schoolwork online (using Google Docs and the like).
You won’t be able to load up on Chrome tabs with reckless abandon, but for general web browsing, video streaming and basic productivity, the Duet does exactly what you want it to do. All told, this is the best value you’re going to find in a portable device of this kind.
Read our full Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook review
If you’re after some more further info on the best laptops, check out some of our other dedicated articles:
- Best laptops in Australia
- Best gaming laptops
- The best ultrabooks
- Best business laptops
- Best 2-in-1 laptops
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