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Best laptop deals to expect in the Prime Day sale
We’re rounding up the best early deals on some of our top-reviewed laptops from Lenovo, Asus and more
Amazon has officially confirmed that Prime Day will start on 8 July. Last year’s sale was the online retailer’s biggest ever, and this year promises even more discounts across everything from the best laptops of 2025 to our favourite household and beauty essentials.
To help you navigate the four-day sale, our expert teams of IndyBest shoppers will be on hand to guide you to the very best Prime Day deals. Our dedicated shopping guides are designed to weed out the rubbish discounts and highlight the Prime Day laptop deals worth caring about, as well as offers on everything from headphones to home appliances.
Prime Day is one of the best opportunities to upgrade your tech for less, with prices expected to drop on many of the best laptops we’ve tested. If your trusty old laptop is looking a bit knackered, or maybe you’re gearing up for university and shopping on a budget, you’ll find big Prime Day savings on devices from Lenovo, Dell, Apple, Asus and more.
The July sale is still a few weeks away, but there are always fresh deals to browse at Amazon. If you don’t want to hang around for the official Prime Day kick-off, this guide will be rounding up the best early laptop discounts in the run-up to the sale.
Best early Prime Day laptop deals:
- HP 14in laptop: Was £549.99, now £339.99, Amazon.co.uk
- Asus Vivobook S14: Was £899.99, now £749.99, Amazon.co.uk
- Asus Chromebook plus CX34: Was £399.99, now £249.99, Amazon.co.uk
- MacBook Air (M4, 2025): Was £999, now £849.97, Amazon.co.uk
- Microsoft Surface laptop: Was £1,549, now £1,249.34, Amazon.co.uk
- Lenovo IdeaPad 1: Was £279, now £159.99, Amazon.co.uk
HP 14in laptop: Was £549.99, now £339.99, Amazon.co.uk
HP’s budget-friendly Windows laptop keeps things cheap by using a slightly older (but still fast) Intel Core i5 chip and a modest 8GB of RAM. That makes it more than suited to everyday tasks such as writing, browsing and watching entertainment, as well as handling more demanding jobs like light gaming and photo editing. With £210 off, it’s one of the best laptop deals in this price range.
Asus Vivobook S14: Was £899.99, now £749.99, Amazon.co.uk
Here’s a giant saving on the excellent Asus Vivobook S14, which is superb value at £749.99. The powerful but slim 14in laptop runs on the latest Snapdragon X Plus processor, giving it improved energy efficiency and an impressive 20-hour battery life, while the 16GB of RAM can comfortably handle multitasking the most demanding software.
Asus Chromebook plus CX34: Was £399.99, now £279.99, Amazon.co.uk
If you need a laptop for simple browser-based tasks, you can’t go wrong with a Chromebook. This Asus model has a 10-hour battery life and access to the Google One AI Premium plan – the most advanced version of the Gemini large language model. In October’s Prime Day sale, we saw it reduced to around £250, but it may be reduced further next month.
MacBook Air (M4, 2025): Was £999, now £899.99, Amazon.co.uk
Amazon reduced the price of this latest addition to the Macbook Air range back in May, and now with another price slash, it’s at its lowest ever price at the online retailer. The laptop impressed our tech critic David Phelan, who called it “preposterously slim, sharply designed and appealingly light” after putting it to the test. We’ll let you know if we spot any further reductions when Prime Day rolls around next month.
Microsoft Surface laptop: Was £1549, now £1249.34, Amazon.co.uk
Taking the title of the best Windows laptop, the Microsoft Surface “is as near to a MacBook-style experience as you’ll find on any Windows laptop,” according to our tech writer Steve Hogarty. Even though it is a definite investment at more than £1,200, it has almost 20 per cent off at the moment. This is one of the lowest prices we’ve seen it at since its launch.
Lenovo IdeaPad 1: Was £279, now £159.99, Amazon.co.uk
We’ve tested out many Lenovo laptops over the years, and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is a great budget-friendly option. Currently discounted to just under £160, it’s ideal for carrying with you on the go to university or work, thanks to its lightweight and streamlined design.
Prime Day will take place from Tuesday 8 July to Friday 11 July. This is the first time Amazon has run a four-day Prime sale, so you’ll have a few days to shop the best deals.
Prime Day is only available to Prime members and often includes lightning deals, which are short-lived discounts. Our expert shopping guides will help you find the best deals before everyone else snaps them up, giving you the best possible chance of grabbing a bargain.
What laptop deals can we expect in the Prime Day sale?
If previous years are anything to go by, Prime Day is guaranteed to offer discounts on a wide range of laptops. There tends to be a big focus on Windows devices, but we’ll be on the lookout for rare deals on MacBooks.
The best Prime Day laptop deals tend to be on slightly older models. You can save hundreds by shopping for devices released in 2024 or earlier, which offer top performance without the premium price tag. Last year’s sale saw discounts of up to 50 per cent on our top-rated laptop, the Dell XPS 15.
If you want to spend even less, consider looking at cheap Chromebook deals this Prime Day. These affordable laptops run on the Chrome operating system rather than Windows, and are ideal for students and casual users.
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