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Best laptop deals in the UK for May 2022: Get top discounts on big-name brands
There are huge savings to be had on the latest Dell, HP and Microsoft Surface devices
Looking to upgrade your laptop? Well, you’re not alone. The rise of remote working means more of us than ever are shopping around for the best laptop deals, though 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 or separated to form a touchscreen tablet. The extra versatility has been a huge success, 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 May 2022 in the UK are:
- Huawei matebook 14s: Was £1,299, now £999, Currys.co.uk
- Lenovo yoga 7i: Was £899.97, now £699.97, Box.co.uk
- Asus vivobook 15: Was £399.99, now £249.99, Amazon.co.uk
- Dell inspiron 15 3000: Was £429, now £379, Dell.com
- Lenovo ideapad duet Chromebook: Was £279.99, now £219.99, Amazon.co.uk
- Razer blade 13 gaming laptop: Was £1,899.97, now £999.97, Box.co.uk
- Asus Chromebook CX1100 11.6in laptop: Was £229.99, now £129.99, Amazon.co.uk
- Apple MacBook air, 2020: Was £999, now £909, Amazon.co.uk
- Apple Macbook pro, 2021, 16in: Was £2,399, now £2,129, Amazon.co.uk
- Apple Macbook pro, 2020, 13in: Was £1,299, now £1,129.97, Amazon.co.uk
Best Windows laptop deals in May 2022:
Huawei matebook 14s: Was £1,299, now £999, Currys.co.uk
- Screen size: 14.2in
- Operating system: Windows 11
- Storage capacity: 1TB
- Processor: Intel core i7
- Memory (RAM): 16GB
At Currys there’s £300 off one of the best laptops Huawei makes. The matebook 14s is a powerful all-rounder backed up by Intel Evo credentials, meaning it boots up from sleep mode in fractions of a second and sports an all-day battery life. It also looks the part: slim and stylish, with a hint of the MacBook air (£890.82, Amazon.co.uk) about it.
In our Huawei matebook 14s review, our tester was impressed. “The matebook 14s evo is the smartest-looking device Huawei has ever made,” they said. “This laptop’s standout feature is the display. It has a crisp 2520 x 1680p touchscreen with 100 per cent sRGB coverage, meaning colours are rich, accurate and dynamic.”
Lenovo yoga 7i: Was £899.97, now £699.97, Box.co.uk
- Screen size: 14in, 1920 x 1080p
- Operating system: Windows 11
- Storage capacity: 256GB
- Processor: Intel Core i5-1135G7
- Memory (RAM): 8GB
There’s £200 off the excellent Lenovo yoga 7i at Box. We featured the slim version of this laptop in our round-up of the best laptops of 2022, where we described it as “a premium Windows ultrabook at a less than premium price. An unfussy workhorse of a laptop.”
Asus vivobook 15: Was £399.99, now £249.99, Amazon.co.uk
- Screen size: 15.6in, 1920 x 1080p
- Operating system: Windows 11
- Storage capacity: 128GB
- Processor: Intel Pentium Gold 6805
- Memory (RAM): 4GB
Asus makes excellent entry-level laptops and this bestselling 15in Asus vivobook is no exception. It’s a smart looking machine with an HD screen that’s perfect for everyday professional tasks. It would make the ideal companion device for students or anyone who needs a no-frills laptop for bashing through emails on the train.
Dell inspiron 15 3000: Was £429, now £379, Dell.com
- Screen size: 15.6in
- Operating system: Windows 11
- Storage capacity: 128GB
- Processor: Intel Silver N5030
- Memory (RAM): 4GB
The inspiron is the most affordable laptop Dell makes, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a decent model for everyday use. The 3000 offers great mid-range performance, has a large 15.6in screen and doesn’t compromise on build quality. On clearance at Dell for £379, this is a great deal.
Lenovo ideapad duet Chromebook: Was £279.99, now £219.99, Amazon.co.uk
Best: Chromebook deal
- Screen size: 10.1in
- Operating system: Chrome OS
- Storage capacity: 64GB
- Processor: MediaTek Helio P60T
- Memory (RAM): 4GB
A very affordable 2-in-1 from Lenovo, the ideapad duet is a zippy little Chromebook-come-tablet that doubles as a laptop thanks to its included magnetic keyboard cover and stand. The crisp 1920 x 1200 resolution screen is pretty much unheard of at this price, and is excellent for getting some work done while on the go or watching Netflix shows while you commute. We chose the Lenovo ideapad duet as our best buy in our list of the best Lenovo laptops, where our reviewer described it as “a quick, sleek and versatile piece of kit.”
Razer blade 13 gaming laptop: Was £1,899.97, now £999.97, Box.co.uk
Best: Gaming laptop deal
- Screen size: 13.3in
- Operating system: Windows 11
- Storage capacity: 512GB
- Processor: Intel Core i7-1165G7 / Nvidia GTX 1650 Ti
- Memory (RAM): 16GB
A blisteringly fast gaming laptop that delivers desktop-grade performance, the Razer blade 13 currently has an eye-catching £900 off the cheapest model. Even this base setup from early 2021 will happily run every new PC game with the graphics settings dialled way up and – unlike so many gaming laptops that resemble Fisher Price toys – the Razer blade 13 has a subtle, minimalist design you could take into important business meetings.
Asus Chromebook CX1100 11.6in laptop: Was £229.99, now £129.99, Amazon.co.uk
- Screen size: 11.6in
- Operating system: ChromeOS
- Storage capacity: 64GB
- Processor: Intel Celeron
- Memory (RAM): 4GB
A Chromebook with oodles of internal storage and a full HD touchscreen, this portable 11.6in laptop is ideal for business travellers who want to take their music, film and movies with them on planes, trains and anywhere else that a reliable internet connection might not be available. Because it runs on Google’s own mobile-friendly operating system, it’s energy efficient, has an all-day battery life and recharges quickly.
Best Apple laptop deals in May 2022
Apple Macbook air, 2020: Was £999, now £890.82, Amazon.co.uk
- Screen size: 13.3in
- Operating system: macOS Big Sur
- Storage capacity: 256GB
- Processor: Apple M1
- Memory (RAM): 8GB
It’s 18 months old now, but Apple’s latest Macbook air still has a lot going for it, especially when it comes to the speedy M1 processor and a battery life of up to 18 hours. This deal is specifically for the entry-level model with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and finished in gold.The laptop is said to be up to 3.5 times faster than its predecessor, while the lack of a fan means it runs silently. There’s also a fingerprint sensor for unlocking the laptop and making online purchases using Apple Pay.
Apple Macbook pro, 2021, 16in: Was £2,399, now £2,129, Amazon.co.uk
- Screen size: 16in
- Operating system: macOS Big Sur
- Storage capacity: 512GB
- Processor: Apple M1 pro
- Memory (RAM): 16GB
This is one of the best prices we’ve seen for the new 16in Macbook pro from Apple. This laptop is powered by the company’s equally new M1 pro processor, which in this example has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The laptop is finished in space grey, has a claimed battery life of up to 21 hours, and features a number of ports, including HDMI, USB-C and an SD card slot.
Apple Macbook pro, 2020, 13in: Was £1,299, now £1,129.97, Amazon.co.uk
- Screen size: 13.3in
- Operating system: macOS Big Sur
- Storage capacity: 256GB
- Processor: Apple M1
- Memory (RAM): 8GB
Much like the 2002 Macbook air, the 13-in pro is powered by Apple’s own M1 chip. It also has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, but a longer battery life, at a claimed 20 hours, and a fan that kicks in to keep things cool when the laptop is being worked especially hard.This particular model is offered in space grey and represents a saving of £170 on the list price.
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