Best laptop sales in Australia: cheap laptops to buy in December 2024
Save on laptops from Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo and more
With Black Friday now done, we are seeing a few deals still hanging on, and a few early sales leading up to Boxing Day. For more info on the latter, check out our best Boxing Day deals coverage. It's also worth checking out our best laptops guide, or, if you're a gamer, take a squiz at our best gaming laptops.
Whether you’re looking for an affordable laptop or a deeply discounted premium machine, you’ve come to the right place, as we’ve tracked down the best opportunities to save on a variety of models. It varies a bit week to week, but you’ll find laptop deals on Apple, Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer, Microsoft and Asus devices.
The laptop sales we’ve highlighted below have been selected for more than just their price – we also factor in specs and performance to help you get the best value for money out of your new laptop, that still fits into your budget. We also check the pricing (and track previous sales) to make sure it really is a good deal.
This week Lenovo and HP stand out, with big discounts on a wide range of laptops. We have included our favourites for each price point below, but it's also worth checking out both the Lenovo sale and the HP deals if there's a specific model you are considering.
Top deals
Save AU$700
While it hit AU$1,997 during Black Friday, Au$2,097 is still a great deal for this just-launched laptop. The Slim 7i Aura features the new Series 2 Intel Core Ultra 7 258V CPU, a big 15.3-inch 2800 x 1800 touchscreen display and premium features like a facial recognition webcam and Wi-Fi 7. Amazon (as usual) has a few of the specs wrong, so note it has an (excellent) IPS display, rather than OLED.
Save AU$700
Kitted out with a decently powerful Intel i5-1334U CPU, 16GB of RAM, a large 512GB SSD and monster 17.3-inch display, the HP Laptop (yes, that is the actual name) is currently 41% off. The IPS display has a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 300-nit brightness and covers 45% of the NTSC colour space. It can run for up to 10 hours unplugged thanks to the 41Wh battery, includes Wi-Fi 6 and has a full-size backlit keyboard with numpad.
Save AU$1,240
This powerful laptop is currently 40% off the frankly overpriced RRP, which actually brings it to a decent price. It's a premium machine 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.
Save AU$275
The 13th gen i5-1335U CPU is more modern than most options at this price and reasonably powerful. The 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD also mean it's quite future proof. You also get a 1080p 120Hz IPS display, WiFi 6 and a small but still useable 41Wh battery. It was AU$25 less during the Black Friday sales, but this is still a solid deal.
Save AU$1,340
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 48% off the silly RRP, which means it's actually a decent price.
Save AU$1,300
Score a great 46% off this versatile 2-in-1 HP Envy x360 from HP. It features an Intel Ultra 7 CPU along with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Plus of course a 1200p 16-inch touchscreen that conveniently folds through 360 degrees. Even better, it's actually Au$100 cheaper than during Black Friday.
Save AU$1,000
Apple has no longer sells the M3 MacBook Pro, and instead is taking orders for the new M4 model. While the original AU$5,599 RRP here is outdated, this discount makes the M3 Max MacBook Pro 20% cheaper than shelling out for the M4 model with the same amount of RAM and SSD capacity.
Save AU$200
The AU$1,099 eBay price here is already discounted from a more typical AU$1,299 – though Acer sells the Nitro V direct for AU$1,899. The deal is via the Bing Lee eBay store so you can either pick up in person or have it posted for AU$20. The RTX 4050 Nitro V is a lower end machine, but is well suited to gaming on the 1920 x 1080, 165Hz screen and offers great bang for buck.
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. It was AU$100 cheaper during Black Friday (and ignore the crazy high RRP from Lenovo), but $1,999 isn't too bad for a slim gaming machine.
Save AU$1,500
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 39% off the price of the RTX 4060 variant. Sure, the AU$3,799 RRP is overblown, but AU$2,299 is a great price for a premium gaming machine like the Pro 5i, and only AU$10 more than what we saw during Black Friday.
Or consider the Intel i9 / RTX 4070 / 32GB RAM variant for AU$2,799.
Save AU$2,600
Sporting a 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 39% off is the same discount it has during Black Friday, and a solid deal for a premium gaming machine.
Save AU$100.80
Dell don't give a before price, but as a comparison this G15 variant was AU$1599 during the 2023 Black Friday sales and the Intel i7 RTX 4060 variant is AU$1,798.50. And you know what? Scoring a 15.6-inch laptop with a RTX 4060 GPU and a 1920 x 1080, 165Hz G-Sync screen with 100% sRGB colour for under AU$1,500 is a great deal.
Laptop discount codes
XPS and Alienware laptops discounts
To save 20% off a new XPS or Alienware machine, head to our dedicated Dell coupon page, click on the 'Get Code' button and then enter the code at checkout.
This week’s best storewide laptop sales
Amazon: regular discounts on Chromebooks, plus best MacBook prices
Amazon has a regularly updated selection of laptop deals. It’s often the best place to go for cheap Chromebooks and mid-range devices, so worth a look if your budget is under AU$1,000. For those after a more premium device, Amazon often has the best prices available on Apple MacBooks, sometimes offering 10% off or more. It could also be worth checking Amazon coupon codes to get the best deal possible.
Dell: shop XPS, Inspiron and Alienware laptops
Dell no longer offers limited-time discounts on its range of laptops – instead, there’s only a featured section on its website. Unfortunately though, Dell doesn’t list the original price of these laptops, so it’s hard to know exactly what kind of deal you’re getting, or if you’re getting one at all. It does price match competitor’s deals, and you can often find Dell coupon codes to ensure you’re getting the best discount.
HP: weekly deals on HP Envy, Spectre and Omen laptops
No matter when you look, HP is always offering discounts on its laptops, with fresh deals available each week. Typically, we see discounts of up to 40-50% off. Along with laptops, you’ll also find price cuts on PCs, monitors and other computing peripherals. The most substantial discounts seem to arrive on HP’s budget and mid-range devices. Check for HP coupon codes to ensure you’re getting the lowest price.
Lenovo: go-to for discounts on Lenovo ThinkPad, Yoga and Legion laptops
Lenovo is another laptop maker which always offers discounts via its online store. The maximum price cut is usually around 30-55% off, and runs the gamut of budget machines, 2-in-1 devices and premium gaming builds. To get any laptop discounts from the website, you’ll require a Lenovo coupon code, which is always listed next to the product.
JB Hi-Fi: frequent deals on Apple, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo
JB Hi-Fi regularly offers discounts across a wide range of laptop brands, so it’s always worth checking what’s available, especially during peak sale periods like EOFY. It often offers 10% off Apple MacBooks, 20% off Dell, HP and Lenovo, along with discounts on Asus and MSI. If you see a manufacturer offering a model on sale, it’s worth seeing if JB Hi-Fi is beating it.
If you’re after further info on the best laptops, check out some of our other dedicated buying guides:
• Best laptops in Australia
• Best gaming laptops
• Best ultrabooks
• Best business laptops
• Best 2-in-1 laptops
Watch the video below for the top 7 things to consider when buying a laptop.
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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.
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