The days of PCs are well and truly over - long live the laptop! While some of you may still cling onto those big black desktop towers, we personally love their compact little sibling, whether it's for gaming, business or movie-watching.

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Like our phones, laptops are a crucial part of our day-to-day lives. From email-answering to graphic design, nearly all of us need a laptop for work or will have one lying about the house.

As such an essential device then, should we have to spend lots to get the best laptop possible? The answer is no.

There are so many ways to save money on buying a laptop, whether it's by going second-hand or by choosing an older model. The best way, however, is by keeping an eye on the latest deals and offers being put out by laptop retailers.

But if scouring for deals isn't your thing then never fear: the tech team at RadioTimes.com have put together this guide on the best laptop deals on offer this month.

We've found some great savings from a huge range of laptop brands, including Samsung, Dell, Lenovo and HP, plus, we've looked at deals from retailers such as John Lewis, Very, JD Williams and Currys. We've also got deals for both business and gaming laptops so that all your buying needs are covered.

So without further ado, here are the best laptop deals for this month.

For more savings, here's when is Black Friday, our does Apple do Black Friday guide, the Currys early Black Friday sale and will the PS5 Slim be discounted for Black Friday?

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After how many years should I buy a new laptop?

Like all technology, laptops only have a certain amount of time before they start to slow down and become difficult to use. Why does this happen? Well because after a few years the hardware in the device will start to degrade, either from prolonged exposure to heat or through general wear and tear. Plus, even if you kept your laptop in pristine condition with no spillages or droppages, the device would eventually struggle to keep up with the updated operating systems and apps.

Most laptops are expected to last between three to five years. Their lifespans are often shorter than a PC computer because of the laptop’s compact size, and charging eventually becomes an issue as the battery life reduces over time.

You’ll know it’s time to change your laptop when your battery life can’t even last your commute into the office, or when you have repeated problems with the on button, keyboard, or screen. Of course, you might just wake up one day and realise you want a shiny new model, or you may decide your old model has suffered enough jostles. Either way - that takes you onto the next stage of buying a new laptop.

How much should I pay for a laptop?

A new laptop will usually cost, on average, between £500 and £1,000 - but that doesn’t mean you can’t find good quality devices for less than that. For the best range of laptops between £150 and £500, check out our guide to the best budget laptops in stock right now.

How much you should spend on a laptop also depends on what you need to use it for. If you’re looking for a laptop for work or just everyday use (i.e. you need Microsoft apps, a good storage size and whatever else your company may use), you’ll be looking to spend more around the £500-£800 range. However, if you’re looking to buy a laptop for gaming or maybe even design, in which case you’ll need a good CPU, a graphics card and at least 8GB of RAM, you’re likely to spend more in the £700-£1,500 range.

Where to find the best laptop deals

Most Laptop companies run regular deals on their own websites, like Dell, Lenovo and HP. These are often for the slightly older models or because of specific deal seasons such as Black Friday or Christmas.

You can also find laptops on sale at more general retailers like JD Williams, John Lewis, and Amazon. In particular, Currys has constant laptop offers running and can also offer you specific advice on which laptop is best for your needs.

Best UK laptop deals at a glance:

Best UK laptop deals for October 2024

There are some great savings to be had in the world of laptops this month, so we’ve put together this list of the very best. To help make it easier for you, we’ve split the offers up by business and gaming, plus we’ve thrown in a section devoted just to the best deals going on at Currys right now – enjoy!

Best Currys laptop deals

HP Pavilion 16-ag0508sa 16-inch Laptop | £749 £649 (save £100 or 13%)

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HP

What's the deal: You can now buy the HP Pavilion 16 for £100 off at Currys. Taking the RRP down to £649.

Why we chose it: This is a good mid-level price for a laptop, perfect if you're looking for a bit of longevity.

HP Pavilion 16-ag0508sa 16-inch Laptop for £749 £649 (save £100 or 13%) at Currys

HP Envy x360 16-inch 2 in 1 Laptop | £599.99 £250.99 (save £349 or 58%)

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HP

What's the deal: Currys has lowered the HP Envy by 58% (or £349), taking the price down to just £250.99.

Why we chose it: This is an unbelievable price for the HP Envy. This 16-inch device comes with in-built AI, a 360-degree keyboard that turns it into a tablet and a Full HD screen.

HP Envy x360 16-inch 2 in 1 Laptop for £599.99 £250.99 (save £349 or 58%) at Currys

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7X 14-inch Laptop | £1,299 £999 (save £300 or 23%)

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Currys

What's the deal: The Lenovo Yoga Slim is now on sale for under £1,000, down from £1,299. This saves you £300 or 23%.

Why we chose it: The Lenovo Yoga Slim has a 3K OLED touchscreen, up to 24 hours of battery life and a Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 Processor. Meaning it's fast, high quality and can be easily used on the move.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7X 14-inch Laptop for £1,299 £999 (save £300 or 23%) at Currys

Best business laptop deals

Acer Chromebook Plus 515 | £399.99 £299.99 (save £100 or 25%)

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JD Williams

What's the deal: This Acer Chromebook is now just £299, after being reduced by £100 at JD Williams.

Why we chose it: If you're looking for a lower priced laptop, this could be the one. The Acer Chromebook 515 has a 12th gen Intel Core i3 CPU, which, combined with the 8GB of RAM, can help it to handle any tasks that arise while also giving you 10 hours of battery life from a single charge.

Acer Chromebook Plus 515 for £399.99 £299.99 (save £100 or 25%) at JD Williams

Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | £1,149 £899 (save £350 or 30%)

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Apple Macbook Air Currys

What's the deal: This Apple MacBook has been reduced by a whopping £350 at Very. Taking the cost down to £899.

Why we chose it: We are frankly amazed at this deal. For those who aren't aware, Apple very very rarely discounts its products, especially those only two years old. Trust us, an offer like this doesn't come around often so scoop it up while you can.

Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) for £1,149 £899 (save £350 or 30%) at Very

Apple MacBook Air (M3, 2024) | £1,099 £1,079 (save £20 or 1%)

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John Lewis

What's the deal: This more recent MacBook Air has also been reduced by £20 to £1,079.

Why we chose it: This is a much smaller discount it's true, but still very rare to see a discount on a brand-new Apple product.

Apple MacBook Air (M3, 2024) for £1,099 £1,079 (save £20 or 1%) at Very

ASUS Vivobook S 15 S5506MA | £1,399 £999 (save £400 or 29%)

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ASUS Vivobook S 15 S5506MA Currys

What's the deal: Currys have knocked almost 30% off the ASUS Vivobook S 15, as well as offering free next day delivery and £20 off M365 Family and M365 Personal.

Why we chose it: With this light and powerful laptop, you can take your work with you on the go. It boasts 32GB of RAM, an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor and a 120 Hz refresh rate, giving you smooth action all day long.

Buy ASUS Vivobook S 15 S5506MA for £1,399 £999 (save £400 or 29%) at Currys

Best gaming laptop deals

HP OMEN Transcend 16-u1001na Gaming Laptop | £2,499.99 £2,199.99 (save £300 or 12%)

HP OMEN Transcend 16-u1001na Gaming Laptop, Intel Core i9 Processor, RTX 4070, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 16” WQXGA OLED, Shadow Black
HP OMEN Transcend 16-u1001na Gaming Laptop John Lewis

What's the deal: In addition to the £300 saving on this laptop, you can get £20 off Microsoft 365 Personal and Family at John Lewis.

Why we chose it: For more experienced gamers, this is a great time to invest in a new and advanced setup. Users can make the most of the 32GB of RAM and 16" WQXGA display throughout their gaming sessions, alongside a massive 1TB of SSD storage, making loading and boot times responsive and super-fast.

Buy HP OMEN Transcend 16-u1001na Gaming Laptop| £2,499.99 £2,199.99 (save £300 or 12%) at John Lewis

Asus TUF FA401UU-RG004W Gaming Laptop | £1,399 £1,299 (save £100 or 7%)

asus TUF Gaming F15 Laptop - 15.6in FHD, RTX 3050, Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Very.co.uk

What's the deal: This Asus gaming laptop is now on sale for £1,299, reduced by £100.

Why we chose it: This Asus laptop boasts a 2.5K screen, an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS Processor, and 1 TB SSD storage. It's perfect for those committed to gaming.

Asus TUF FA401UU-RG004W Gaming Laptop for £1,399 £1,299 (save £100 or 7%) at Currys

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop | £1,699 £1,499 (save £200 or 11%)

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What's the deal: You can now get the Asus ROG gaming laptop for £200 off, now at a price of £1,499.

Why we chose it: This laptop guarantees 133 FPS when playing COD: Modern Warfare 3 at 1080p, this is thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics and 3K OLED screen.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop for £1,699 £1,499 (save £200 or 11%) at Currys

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