Black Friday laptop deals in Australia 2024: offers on Apple, Dell, HP and Lenovo
Black Friday has started crazy early this year, so we've rounded up the best laptop deals already available
Laptops can be a popular purchase during Black Friday sales and the sheer amount of choice can be a little overwhelming. But don't worry, we are here to help.
This year, Black Friday will start on Friday, November 29 and run until Monday, December 2 – the last day being Cyber Monday. In previous years, we've seen most early deals dropping a week ahead of the offical start date, and discounts often remain well beyond Cyber Monday. Of course some brands get in extra early, and HP and Lenovo both already have Black Friday sales happening, and there are some decent deals to be had.
If you’re not sure what model of laptop might suit best, we recommend reading our guide to the best laptops in Australia, which will give you an overview of the cream of the crop. If you want a gaming machine, we have our best gaming laptops guide.
The team here at TechRadar is already hunting down the best Black Friday laptop deals and including them below. But if you don't see anything that appeals, or if you are after more options, then take a peek at our Black Friday Macbook deals or maybe the full scope of Black Friday Lenovo deals.
If you are looking for a discount on a specific brand or store, then check out our full range of coupons, as well as the discount codes from these specific laptop sellers:
• Dell coupon codes
• HP coupon codes
• Lenovo coupon codes
• Samsung coupon codes
Black Friday laptop deals: top retailers
- Amazon: great laptop deals
- Dell: shop laptops and desktops
- HP: discounts of up to 40%
- JB Hi-Fi: up to 30% off MSI laptops
- Lenovo: up to 55% off laptops & PCs
- Mwave: deals on major PC brands
- The Good Guys: Dell, Lenovo, Acer & Asus deals
Early deals
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 | Ultra 5 / 16GB / 1TB SSD: was AU$2,999 now AU$2,399
Save AU$600
The brand new Flip 14 has 20% off many of the variants, starting from the Ultra 5 (series 2) model. You get a gorgeous 2.8K OLED display and uniquely positioned USB-C ports. It's so new we are only partway through our review, but so far it impresses. Until midnight November 17, you can get an extra 11% off (bringing it down to AU$2,135.11) using the code FRENZY.
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16-inch | Ryzen 7 / 32GB / 512GB SSD: was AU$2,199 now AU$1,299
Save AU$900
This big screen laptop has a powerful Ryzen 7 8845HS CPU, loads of RAM, and a high resolution (2560 x 1600) IPS display with a high 350 nit brightness and 100% sRGB colour reproduction. Our friends over at Tom's Hardware loved the Intel version in their Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i review and we think the AMD model here is even better. Especially since AU$1,299 is the lowest price we have seen, and a bargain.
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 14-inch | Ultra 5 / 32GB / 512GB SSD: was AU$2,071 now AU$1,348
Save AU$723
The IdeaPad Pro 5i features the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, loads of RAM and a 14-inch 2.8K (2880 x 1800), IPS, 100% sRGB, 400-nit display. The laptop also has a large 84Wh battery and a facial recognition webcam. Our colleagues over at Tom's Hardware were impressed in their Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i review, and it's a great buy at 35% off. You do need to select to upgrade from 16GB to 32GB when adding to your cart.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14-inch (Gen 9) | Ultra 7 155H / 16GB / 1TB SSD: was AU$1,999 now AU$1,597
Save AU$402
As a comparison, the RRP from Lenovo is AU$2,349, and while it's not currently on sale, the lowest we have seen Lenovo selling this same Yoga Slim 7 model (with 16GB RAM and a lesser 512GB HDD) is AU$1,599 after a 31% discount. The laptop has an excellent OLED display, with 1920 x 1200 resolution, 400-nit brightness and 100% DCI-P3 colour.
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5 13-inch | Ryzen 5 / 16GB / 512GB SSD: was AU$1479 now AU$959 at Lenovo
Save AU$520
This compact machine has a decently powerful AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS CPU paired with 16GB of RAM, and can happily take on any everyday tasks. It's also got premium extras such as a 16:10 (1920 x 1200) 13.3-inch touchscreen display with a high 400 nit brightness and 100% sRGB colour reproduction, and a facial recognition webcam. Not bad for 35% off.
Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 14-inch (Gen 9) | Ultra 5 125U / 16GB / 512GB SSD: was AU$2,099 now AU$1,269 at Lenovo
Save AU$830
We loved last year's Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (Gen 8) but the updated Gen 9 model takes it to a new level thanks to the Core Ultra 5 125U CPU and a 1920 x 1200 IPS touchscreen display. It's a 2-in-1, so the screen can also fold through 360º for tablet style use.
The more powerful Ultra 7 model with 32GB of RAM and a 2.8K OLED screen is 39% off, and just AU$1,846.
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (Gen 9) | Ultra 7 155U / 32GB / 512GB SSD: was AU$4,699 now AU$2,899 at Lenovo
Save AU$1,800
While a dual screen laptop isn't for everyone, the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i is one of the best options available. Read our Lenovo Yoga Book 9i review for the full rundown, but we gave it 4.5 stars, and loved the two 13.3-inch, 3K OLED screens and and premium design. While the AU$4,699 RRP is eye watering, the 38% discount brings it down to one of the best prices we have seen.
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i 14-inch (Gen 9) | Ultra 5 125H / 16GB / 512GB SSD: was AU$2,549 now AU$1,499 at Lenovo
Save AU$1,050
This powerful laptop is currently 41% off and close to the lowest price we have seen. You don't often get a premium machine at this price – especially not one with a 14.5" 3K (3072 x 1920), IPS, 100% DCI-P3, 400nit, 120Hz, touchscreen display. It also has a facial recognition webcam, a big 73Wh battery and 100W USB-C charging. Or bump it up to an Ultra 7 CPU and 32GB of RAM for AU$1,799.
Asus Vivobook 15X OLED | i7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD | AU$1,149 AU$899 from Asus
Save AU$250
AU$250 might not seem like a huge discount, but AU$899 for a well-built 15.6-inch 1080p OLED laptop from Asus is worth pointing out. The i7-1255U isn't the most powerful but it's perfectly fine for everyday tasks, and it's backed up by 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. Or you can get the i5 version for AU$799.
HP Chromebook x360 14-inch 2-in-1 | Intel N200 / 8GB / 128GB storage: was AU$799 now AU$447 at HP
Save AU$352
This basic Chromebook (model 14b-cd0001TU) is currently on sale at HP, with 44% off. It's a step up from the more basic models and has 8GB of RAM plus a touchscreen that can be folded back and used like a tablet. HP also rates it for up to 10 hours of battery life, making it a great option for day-to-day use.
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s (Gen 4) | Intel i5 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD: was AU$2,779 now AU$1,528
Save AU$1,251
This ThinkPad T14s features an Intel Core i5-1335U CPU with Intel Iris Xe graphics in a lightweight chassis – starting from 1.25 kg. The versatile T14s has work focused features, such as a 5MP RGB+IR facial recognition webcam, fingerprint reader, all-day battery life, and a 14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) display that can fold through 180º to lay flat. Even better, the ThinkPad T14s is currently 45% off using code BFCM24.
MacBook deals
Apple has no longer sells the M3 MacBook Pro, and instead is taking orders for the new M4 model. This means the older M3 models are seeing a discount, such as this deal that takes 12% off the still fantastic M3 Max powered machine. Amazon lists the old RRP, so erroneously suggests a 22% discount.
While it's not quite the most powerful MacBook on the market – the new M4 chips take that mantle now – the M3 Max is more than enough for most users, and is currently 11% cheaper than pre-ordering the same spec in the newer model. That might not seem like much, but it's a decent discount if you don't need to stay cutting edge.
Gaming laptops
Lenovo LOQ 15.6-inch | Core i5 / 16GB / RTX 4050 / 512GB SSD: was AU$2,039 now AU$1,299 from Lenovo
Save AU$739
This affordable gaming laptop is currently 26% off and is a solid mid-range buy. Working alongside the RTX 4050 GPU, the LOQ has a older but decent Intel i5 CPU and 16GB of RAM. It's not exactly the most powerful machine, but is good enough for very playable frame rates on the 1080p, 144Hz display.
Lenovo Legion Slim 5 | Ryzen 7 / 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD / RTX 4060: was AU$2,999 now AU$1,899 at Lenovo
Save AU$1,100
A more budget-friendly option for the serious gamer here in the Legion Slim 5. Powered by AMD’s Ryzen 7 processor and rocking the impressive Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, in a gaming laptop that is easy to take wherever you want thanks to a lightweight build. Already an affordable option before this Black Friday special price, with AU$1,100 slashed off its price, this is one seriously attractive Lenovo gaming laptop.
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16-inch (Gen 9) | Core i7-14700HX / 16GB / 1TB SSD / RTX 4060: was AU$3,469 now AU$2,289 from Lenovo
Save AU$1,180
This is the Pro model of one of the best Lenovo gaming laptops available (check out our Lenovo Legion 5i review), and this deal knocks 33% off the price of the RTX 4060 variant. Sure, the AU$3,469 RRP is optimistic, but AU$2,299 is a great price for a premium gaming machine like the Pro 5i.
Or consider the RTX 4070 variant for AU$2,699.
This discount is on the older (but still fantastic) Gen 8 model, and is AU$200 cheaper than what we saw during EOFY sales. 40% off is a great deal for a mighty Legion Pro 5 with a Ryzen 7 and RTX 4070. For your gaming pleasure, it also has a big 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS display, with 100% DCI-P3 colour, peak 500 nit brightness, plus a 240 Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (Gen 9) | Intel i9 / RTX 4080 / 32GB / 1TB SSD: was AU$6,399 now AU$3,999 from Lenovo
Save AU$2,400
Sporting the latest 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU and Nvidia's excellent RTX 4080 GPU, this Legion Pro 7i is ready to tackle even the most intensive games. Our pals at GamesRadar gave it 4.5 stars in their Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 review and were impressed by the performance and build quality. The current 37% off is the same discount the older Gen 8 model had for Black Friday 2023, and is a great deal for a premium gaming laptop.
Black Friday laptop deals: Key information
When will the best Black Friday laptop deals start in 2024?
While Black Friday falls on November 29 this year, it’s highly likely that Black Friday laptop deals will start at least a week before the actual sale event. Good deals will start landing from late-November onwards, but our prediction is that the very best deals will arrive over the Black Friday weekend. With that said, if you don’t want to wait and you’d rather beat the rush, some great laptop deals are available right now.
Where can I find the best Black Friday laptop deals?
With a huge range of devices on the market, the best Black Friday laptop deals tend to be spread out across a few different brands and retailers. If you’re buying directly from a brand, the best savings are likely to come from HP and Lenovo. For retailers, it’s Amazon, JB Hi-Fi and eBay which offer the biggest discounts.
Here’s another look at some of the online retailers with the best laptop sales. We recommend browsing these sites before the sales start so you can get a good idea of what laptop you want to buy:
Amazon: best MacBook deals, plus regular discounts on Chromebooks
Dell: offers older models on clearance
HP: discounts of up to 40% already available
JB Hi-Fi: savings a huge number of laptop brands
Lenovo: shop up to 65% off Lenovo laptops now
Microsoft: save on Surface devices
Mwave: one-stop shop for all the major laptop brands
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Lindsay is an Australian tech journalist who loves nothing more than rigorous product testing and benchmarking. He is especially passionate about portable computing, doing deep dives into the USB-C specification or getting hands on with energy storage, from power banks to off grid systems. In his spare time Lindsay is usually found tinkering with an endless array of projects or exploring the many waterways around Sydney.