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The best laptop deals in the UK for April 2024
There are huge savings to be had on Asus, Lenovo and Apple models
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Laptop slowing to a crawl? Did that last browser tab finally push your tireless friend to breaking point? It might be time for an upgrade. Helpfully, we’ve rounded up the best laptop deals in the UK this April to help you grab a portable PC or MacBook at a great price.
The rise of remote working means more of us than ever are shopping around for the best laptop deals, although, finding the ideal machine depends on how you plan to use it.
The latest trend in the market is the two-in-one, or foldable, laptop. The device can be used as a traditional laptop, but also folded over to form a touchscreen tablet. The extra versatility has captured the imagination of PC users, with most major brands now producing multiple two-in-one models.
It’s also important to know how to spot a good budget option. Chromebooks, for instance, started out life as cheap, less-powerful alternatives to traditional laptops, but some have developed into genuine rivals to Windows and Apple products. The price has remained impressively low for many Chromebooks, meaning they’re a solid choice for most people’s personal and professional lives.
So, which laptop should you buy? From lightweight notebooks to the two-in-one Swiss Army knives of the market to dedicated gaming setups, we’ve scoured the internet for the best laptop deals the UK has to offer.
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The best laptop deals for April 2024 in the UK are:
- Asus Vivobook Pro 15: Was £1,199.99, now £817.38, Amazon.co.uk
- Lenovo ideapad slim 5: Was £699.99, now £499.99, Amazon.co.uk
- Lenovo IdeaPad 3: Was £429, now £299, Currys.co.uk
- Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 2023): Was £2,098.97, now £1,899.97, Laptopsdirect.co.uk
- Apple MacBook Pro (M3, 2023): Was £1,699, now £1,570, Very.co.uk
- Apple MacBook Air with M2 chip: Was £1,149, now £910, Amazon.co.uk
Best Windows laptop deals in April 2024:
Asus Vivobook Pro 15: Was £1,199.99, now £817.38, Amazon.co.uk
The Vivobook Pro 15 is a powerful laptop capable of handling demanding tasks, such as media editing and video rendering. It runs on a fast AMD Ryzen 7 processor backed up by 16GB of RAM, and the dedicated GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card gives it enough performance for gaming on the go.
Lenovo IdeaPad 3: Was £429, now £299, Currys.co.uk
Here’s a £130 saving on the Lenovo IdeaPad 3, a decent and affordable everyday laptop with excellent build quality, a 15in full HD screen, an HDMI port for an external monitor and a comfortable keyboard. This model runs on an AMD Ryzen 3 processor with 4GB of RAM, so it’s powerful enough for schoolwork, light gaming and other everyday tasks.
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3: Was £349.99, now £199.99, Amazon.co.uk
A stylish and compact two-in-one Chromebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 can be detached from its keyboard cover to be used as an 11in tablet. It runs on the Chrome operating system, so you can’t use regular Windows apps here, but that means it boots up almost instantly and is as straightforward and easy to use as your smartphone.
Asus TUF FX507ZC4 gaming laptop: Was £749.99, now £669.99, Amazon.co.uk
Save almost £100 on this gaming laptop from Asus. It is powered by an Intel core i5 processor and has a large 512GB solid-state drive. There’s also 8GB of RAM for easy multitasking. Other features include an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 4GB graphics card, USB-C 3.2 connectivity, fast charging and more than 16 hours of video playback per charge.
Lenovo ideapad slim 5: Was £699.99, now £499.99, Amazon.co.uk
There’s £200 off the Lenovo ideapad slim 5 – an excellent mid-range Windows laptop running on the powerful Intel Core i5 processor with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The 14in OLED screen is geared for productivity, with the thin bezels and subtly protruding webcam giving you plenty of screen real estate to play around with. The larger chassis means a bigger battery life, too, so there’s less stress should you accidentally leave your charger at home.
Microsoft surface pro 9: Was £1,099, now £799, Amazon.co.uk
The 8GB, Core i5 version of the surface pro tablet now comes with a giant £300 discount. Unlike most other tablets, the surface pro 9 offers the full Windows experience in a portable and lightweight form factor. Able to run the same applications as your desktop PC, it’s the most versatile hybrid device we’ve tested.
Asus Chromebook plus CX403CBA: Was £399.99, now £259.99, Amazon.co.uk
A Chromebook designed by trusted brand Asus, this basic model runs on the lightweight Chrome operating system, meaning it can’t run regular Windows software but boots up almost instantly and doesn’t get bogged down in unnecessary software as time goes on. The Intel i3 processor is powerful enough to handle plenty of open apps, while the slim design and large 14in display is spacious enough for work and watching entertainment on the go.
Best Apple MacBook deals in April 2024
Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 2023): Was £2,098.97 now £1,899.97, Laptopsdirect.co.uk
Apple’s latest and greatest MacBook Pro is powered by the newest M3 Pro processor, promising bleeding-edge speeds capable of handling the most processor-intensive tasks. In our MacBook Pro M3 review, our tester described it as “blazingly fast” with performance “geared to creatives or advanced users”. This model launched only recently, but this £199 saving is the best price we’ve seen.
Apple MacBook Pro (M3, 2023): Was £1,699, now £1,570, Very.co.uk
Here’s a £129 saving on the newest baseline MacBook Pro at Very. The 14in laptop runs on the entry-level edition of Apple’s latest M3 processor, giving it a huge performance boost over older MacBooks.
Apple MacBook Air with M2 chip: Was £1,149, now £910, Amazon.co.uk
The M2-powered MacBook Air gives you top-tier MacBook performance in a thinner and lighter form factor. The more powerful Pro benefits from bigger and stronger fans, meaning it can really push the boat out when it comes to performance, while the smaller MacBook Air dials performance back a little, in favour of comfort and portability. Right now, there’s a discount to be found at Amazon.
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