Best laptop deal 2021

Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition laptop for $3,799.99

$500 off

At the top of the Black Friday event sales list, so far, is the 2020 edition of the Razer Blade 15 Studio laptop. Available with a $500 discount, this premium device is equipped with an Intel Core i7 processor, 32GB RAM, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 graphics, 1TB SSD storage, and a 15.6-inch 4K OLED touch display.

Amazon is also offering up to 25% off other Razer laptops and monitors.

HP 14" Chromebook for $149

$170 off

If you're in the market for a budget-friendly Chromebook over the Black Friday event, Best Buy is offering a discount of $170 on a HP model. This option comes with a 14-inch FHD [1920 x 1080] display, Intel Celeron processor, 4GB RAM, and 64GB eMMC storage. Keep in mind that unlike other forms of laptop, Chromebooks run on Chrome OS, which can be more limiting when it comes to apps and software.

Lenovo Legion 5 for $699

$210 off

The Lenovo Legion 5 laptop is also on sale at Walmart. This laptop is equipped with a 17.3-inch [1920 x 1080] display, AMD Ryzen processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD storage.

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 for $999

$500 off

At Best Buy, you can take advantage of $500 off a Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 laptop. This hybrid model offers a tablet mode, 15.6-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display, Intel i7 processor, 16GB RAM, Intel Iris Xe graphics, and 1TB SSD storage.

Apple MacBook Air M1 [2020, 13''] for $849

$150 off

The MacBook Air has always been a go-to option for most consumers, especially students. So when Apple upgraded its 2020 model with an in-house M1 Chip and buffed the battery life, it became a no-brainer for any best laptops lists. Now, the 13-inch model can be yours for just $849 [$150 off]. For the price, you get 256GB of built-in storage and a sleek-looking design.

LG 14-inch 2-in-1 laptop for $1,296

$403 off

Another early Black Friday sale over at Amazon is a lightweight LG laptop model. This 2-in-1 hybrid device sports a 14-inch touchscreen display with a WUXGA [1920x1200] resolution, an Intel i7 processor, Intel Xe graphics, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD storage.

Apple MacBook Pro, 16", for $2,199.99

$600 off

Apple laptops commonly pop up during Black Friday and 2021 is no exception. At Best Buy, you can pick up a discounted Apple MacBook Pro containing a 16-inch Retina display, Intel i9 processor, AMD & Intel UHD graphics, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD storage. It's not cheap but makes for one of the most dependable laptops on the market.

Surface Laptop 4 Essentials Bundle from $888

$319 off

This year, Microsoft has launched a Surface Laptop 4 Essentials Bundle deal for those shopping around Black Friday week. This bundle can be built with your choice of Surface Laptop 4 specifications -- from a 13.5" model to a 15", and up to an Intel i7 processor, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD storage. Different color options are also available.

GIGABYTE AERO Creator laptop for $3,049.99

$600 off + potential $300 rebate

If you're in the market for a heavy-duty, premium laptop, Newegg has you covered. A $600 discount has been applied to the GIGABYTE AERO Creator laptop, a machine sporting a 17.3-inch UHD 4K [3840 x 2160] display, Intel i9 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics, 32GB RAM [64 GB max], 512 GB SSD + 1 TB SSD storage.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop for $1,372

$1,676.95 off

Another great offer from Newegg is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop. On offer for $1,372, this premium device comes with a 14-inch FHD+ [1920 x 1200] display, Intel i5 [11th gen] processor with vPro, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD storage.

Other deals of note

• HP 14-inch 2-In-1 touchscreen Chromebook, Best Buy, $449 [$250 off]
• HP 11-inch touchscreen Chromebook, Best Buy, $399 [$200 off]
  
• Apple MacBook Pro [13-inch], Best Buy, $1,299.99 [$500 off]
  
• Lenovo Flex 3 11-inch 2-in-1 Chromebook, Best Buy, $149 [$230 off]
  
• Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 2-in-1 14-inch 4K HDR touchscreen laptop, Best Buy, $1,349.99 [$400 off]
• Samsung Electronics Galaxy Book Pro, Evo platform, Amazon, $737 [$251 off]
• Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Laptop, 15.6-inch, Amazon, $469.99 [$170 off]
• Razer Blade 15 2020 model, Amazon, $1,399.99 [$1200 off]

• Surface Laptop Go, Microsoft Store, $549.99+ [$200 off]
• Lenovo Ideapad Slim 7i, Microsoft Store, $599.99+ [$350 off]
• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 9i, Microsoft Store, $999.99+ [$760 off]
• ASUS VivoBook 15, Microsoft Store, $699.99 [$200 off]

• HP Pavilion 14" FHD Touch 2-in-1 laptop, Walmart, $599 [$100 off]
• Gateway Notebook 11.6", Walmart, $149 [$50 off]
• MSI GF63 Thin Gaming Laptop, Walmart, $499 [$200 off]
• Apple MacBook Air 11.6" [refurbished], Walmart, $399.99 [$150 off]

• HP Victus 16.1" Gaming Laptop, Target, $869.99 [$180 off]
• HP 11.6" Chromebook, Target, $129.99 [$130 off]
  
• Acer Chromebook 315 15.6" laptop [refurbished], Target, $149.99 [$102 off]
• Acer Spin 3 [refurbished], Target, $269.99 [$178 off]
• HP Stream 14 Series 14" touchscreen laptop, Target, $279.99 [$20 off]

• MSI GP Series - 15.6" 240 Hz gaming laptop, Newegg, $1899 [$400 off, + potential $100 rebate to $1799]
• Lenovo IdeaPad 5 laptop, Newegg, $599.99 [$180 off]

Expired:

• HP 17.3" laptop, Walmart, $499 [$679 off]
• Lenovo Ideapad 3i, Walmart, $499 [$210 off]