It's almost the end of the year, and with Cyber Monday upon us, it's a great time to buy a laptop. I've sorted through the junk to find the best Cyber Monday laptop deals, and I'm happy to report that most of my favorite laptops I tested this year are on sale right now. Even better, some laptops I thought were overpriced at launch now have such steep discounts that they've risen in value in my estimation. So, if you've been waiting to buy a laptop at the right moment, this is it. One of these laptops should fit exactly what you're looking for at a wide range of prices.
Hunting for more deals? Read our Absolute Best Cyber Monday Deals roundup, and or check out the Best Cyber Monday TV Deals or the Best Cyber Monday Tech Deals for more.
The Best Windows Laptop Deal
If you're shopping for a laptop on Cyber Monday, you're probably looking for something a bit more budget-friendly. While the MacBook Air is the better laptop, there's no question that the Dell 14 Plus is the best deal. It comes with great specs: 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage, and an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V. I reviewed the model with the Core Ultra 7 258V, but either way, you're getting really good battery life and integrated graphics performance.
Most importantly, it avoids the two main pitfalls of budget laptops: poor displays and touchpads. The Dell 14 Plus comes with a high-resolution display (2560 x 1600) and a very smooth-feeling touchpad. It's literally a premium laptop for an affordable price, and at $500, it's officially the best deal on a laptop this Cyber Monday It's a doorbuster-style deal, however, so once it's sold out, the price may change.
Update: The $500 discount has sold out, however, you can still buy the Core Ultra 7 model for $650.
The Price on the Surface Laptop Ever
The Surface Laptop has dropped by extra $50 just for Cyber Monday on Amazon, dropping it to a new all-time low price of $700. Not only is the lowest price we've ever seen on the Surface Laptop, it's on the high-end configuration, which comes with the faster Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (rather than the X Plus). It feels mind-boggling that a laptop this high-end could cost only $700, with features like a glossy, 3:2 display with a 120-Hz refresh rate to boot. It's gorgeous. So, while the Dell 14 Plus comes with more storage (for $50 less), the Surface Laptop definitely feels more sleek and high-end.
An Extremely Lightweight Laptop
The Asus Zenbook A14 is one of the lightest laptops you can buy right now. At 2.16 pounds, it's a fair bit lighter even than the MacBook Air. Throw this thing in your bag, and you'll hardly even notice it's there. That makes it a great option for students needing to trek across campus or frequent travelers bringing their work on the go. But what really makes this laptop special is the lack of compromises it makes to achieve that weight. It's well-built, thin, and has a comfortable keyboard and touchpad. And thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus inside, it gets fantastic, all-day battery life. I also really like the glossy OLED display. So, while the Dell 14 Plus is a more well-rounded Windows laptop with a higher-resolution screen, the Zenbook A14's portability is hard to beat—especially at this price.
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