Black Friday is the absolute best time of the year to pick up some new tech at a great price. So if you’ve been thinking about upgrading to a new laptop, now’s the time to pull the trigger. Amazon, Best Buy and other retailers have been rolling out the early Black Friday deals all week long, which include some massive discounts on many of the top laptops of 2025.
To help you make the most of these bargains, CNET’s shopping experts have done the legwork to put together some of the best deals below. We’ll be regularly updating this page leading up to and throughout the holiday shopping season, so be sure to check back often.
We’ve also got roundups for the best early Black Friday deals on TVs, headphones and Apple devices, if you’re looking for even more tech bargains.
Best early Black Friday MacBook deals
This M4 MacBook Air is the latest addition to Apple’s most lightweight lineup — the 13-inch variant is the best MacBook for college students. The basic 256GB model is on sale for $250 off, or you can get double the storage and still score a $250 discount. The 15-inch model is also on sale for those who prefer a larger display.
The brand-new 2025 Pro is the most advanced MacBook in Apple’s lineup, and the only model that features its cutting-edge M5 processor. There’s only a single configuration on sale at the moment, which comes in space black and has 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. This is one of the first-ever discounts we’ve seen and drops this model to a record-low price.
If you don’t want to spend the cash on the latest M4 MacBook Air, this previous-gen model is still a great pick. Configurations are pretty limited, but this 15-inch model is a steal now that you can grab it on clearance at Best Buy.
If you don’t need the latest and greatest, this is by far the most affordable Apple laptop on the market right now. It’s a great option if you’re mostly after the basics, and comes equipped with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
- Apple MacBook Pro M4 (14-inch): $1,349 (save $250). If you don’t need the cutting-edge M5 model, this previous-gen MacBook Pro is a great affordable alternative.
- Apple MacBook Pro M4 (16-inch): $2,199 (save $300). This advanced configuration has a larger display and more powerful M4 Pro processor.
- Apple MacBook Air M4 (15-inch): $949 (save $250). If you want a larger screen, you can currently buy the 15-inch M4 for $200 more than the 13-inch model.
- Apple MacBook Air M2 (13-inch): $649 (save $150). Now two generations old, this lightweight model is a good pick for Apple users on a tight budget.
- MacBook Pro M3 (16-inch): $4,199 (save $500). This ultra-advanced Pro model boasts a ridiculous 96GB of RAM.
Best early Black Friday Windows laptop deals
This 2024 model is our overall favorite Windows laptop on the market, and you can snag it for even less right now. It features a 13.8-inch touchscreen display, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. It also has the Snapdragon X Plus processor, AI capabilities through Copilot Plus and gets up to 20 hours of battery life.
This versatile hybrid Lenovo is one of our favorite two-in-one models of 2025. In addition to a stunning 16-inch touchscreen, it packs 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage and an advanced AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 processor. Plus, the 360-degree hinge means you can use it as both a laptop and a tablet.
This 16-inch gaming laptop has 16GB of RAM and a GeForce RTX 5060 along with a 1TB SSD. It’s not top-end, but it’s a very solid choice for pretty much everyone who wants to game on the go and still enjoy solid specs.
This Surface Pro takes two-in-one laptops to the next level with a fully detachable keyboard, which makes it one of the top Windows models of 2025. It’s got a Snapdragon X Plus processor, 13-inch touchscreen display and weighs in at less than two pounds so you can take it practically anywhere.
Just note that the detachable keyboard is not included with this deal.
- HP OmniBook 5: $630 (save $570). Its unreal battery life and sturdy design makes this our favorite Windows laptop for college students.
- Acer Aspire 14: $550 (save $500). Our top pick for Windows users on a budget.
- HP OmniBook X Flip: $450 (save $250). This versatile two-in-one HP laptop has a stunning 2K touchscreen and some powerful hardware.
- HP OmniBook 7 Flip: $550 (save $420). A 16-inch display and tons of built-in AI tools make this laptop great for productivity.
- Samsung Galaxy Book 4: $530 (save $370). A solid middle-of-the-road option for those who just need the basics.
- HP Victus 15: $599 (save $451). An entry-level gaming laptop for those who don’t want to spend a fortune.
- Lenovo Legion 5i: $1,550 (save $550). If you want a laptop that’s great for both work and gaming, this is the model I’d recommend.
- Acer Nitro V: $1,000 (save $250). This entry-level model is a good pick if you’re looking to try out PC gaming.
- Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 AMD (14-inch): $1,139 (save $260). This lightweight Lenovo PC is made for professionals, but it can work well for anyone looking for a sturdy and reliable laptop.
Best early Black Friday Chromebook deals
With a 14-inch touchscreen display, this two-in-one Chromebook offers the best of both worlds. You’ll also get some decent hardware for the price, including an Intel Core i3 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD, which are some solid specs for a Chromebook.
At less than $110, this is one of the most affordable options out there right now. It’s great for web-based basics like checking your email and scrolling social media, but not too much else. It comes equipped with 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and has an easy-to-see 15.6-inch HD display.
Thin and lightweight, this 15.6-inch IdeaPad Slim 3i features a Intel Core i3-N305 processor 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. At $199 off, this makes a great starter computer for kids or teens.
Though it’s a little pricey, this Lenovo offers more advanced specs than what you’d typically find on a Chromebook. That includes a 2K touchscreen display, an Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM.
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- Asus Chromebook CX14: $249 (save $180). This is the updated version of our experts’ pick for the best Chromebook of 2025.
- Acer Aspire Go 15: $350 (save $250). The Acer Aspire is a good option if you prefer a bigger screen.
- HP 14-inch Chromebook: $119 (save $210). This is one of the cheapest and most basic Chromebooks out there.
- HP 15.6-inch Chromebook: $199 (save $230). This basic HP Chromebook is a good option if you prefer a bigger screen.
- Acer Chromebook 311: $169 (save $60). With an 11.6-inch display, this Acer Chromebook is the smallest laptop you’ll find on this list.
- Asus CX34 14-inch FHD Chromebook: $399 (save $200). With 8GB of RAM and an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, this Asus model is right on the border between Chromebook and laptop.
- Samsung Galaxy Go 14-inch Chromebook: $150 (save $180). This 128GB Chromebook is powered by an Intel Celeron processor and 4GB RAM, and has an HD screen.
- HP Elite C640 G3 Chromebook: $430 (save $784). With 16GB of RAM, this is one of the most powerful Chromebooks on this list.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday is always the day after Thanksgiving, which means it falls on Nov. 28 this year. However, sales started well before then, and there’s a good chance that most will roll into Cyber Monday on Dec. 1.
What should you look for in a Black Friday laptop deal?
One of the biggest considerations is which laptop configuration is on sale. With the best laptop deals, typically only a specific version of the laptop is discounted, and making any changes to the hardware, specs or even color could affect the price. This means that sometimes you find that, for example, a model with 512GB of storage is actually cheaper than the 256GB option. Be careful when you’re adjusting specs, and look out for sudden price changes. Ultimately, you’re looking for the biggest savings compared with not only the price but the usual «street» price for a laptop. Don’t be fooled by list prices. Use price comparison sites or shopping extensions to make sure the discounted price is actually a good deal.
Which retailers usually offer the best Cyber Monday laptop deals?
You can usually find laptop deals at a variety of retailers. Major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy, plus smaller competitors like Adorama, B&H Photo and Newegg tend to offer sales on more specific models, while manufacturers such as Dell, HP and Lenovo usually host larger sales that cover more models and configurations. If you’re looking for a specific model, you’ll want to keep checking back throughout the holiday shopping season for the latest batch of deals.
Will tariffs interfere with Black Friday deals?
President Donald Trump’s «reciprocal tariffs» have plenty of us feeling antsy about prices. According to a recent CNET survey, 64% of shoppers said they’ve bought or plan to buy a tech product soon to avoid price increases or shortages. But Trump imposed a 10% baseline tariff in April, plus additional tariffs on Chinese goods and a 50% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports. That means you’ll likely see higher prices on many things soon.