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 leisure.

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Although it's an essential device, should we have to spend a lot of money 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, we've got you covered. Each month, the RadioTimes.com Technology team bring you the best deals on a range of services such as Audible deals and products such as Kindle deals.

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 Very, JD Williams and Currys. We've also got deals for both business and gaming laptops so that all your buying needs are covered.

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Save £150 on the 2025 Apple MacBook Air this Amazon Prime Day

It's the final day of Amazon's Big Deal Days (known as October Prime Day to the likes of you and me), and the deals are still rolling in.

For a limited time only, you can secure a huge £150 off the Apple MacBook Air M4 (that's the 2025 version!).

We like this brand-new Apple MacBook Air with its M4 chip as it makes everything you do on the laptop quick and smooth, and we like it even more with £150 off.

Remember, you have to be a Prime member to access this deal, so sign-up to your 30-day free trial if you haven't already.

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After how many years should I buy a new laptop?

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Like all technology, laptops only have a certain amount of time before they start to slow down and become difficult to use. But why does this happen?

Well, 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?

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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 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 2025

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

Acer Swift 14 | £1,199 £849 (save £350 or 29%)

ACER Swift Go 14 Laptop - AMD Ryzen 5, 512 GB SSD, Silver
ACER Swift Go Currys

What's the deal: This is a massive saving of £350, taking the price from £1,199 to £849.

Why we chose it: This laptop is fully kitted out with Windows 11, a Quad HD+ screen and 26 hours of battery life.

Acer Swift 14 for £1,199 £849 (save £350 or 29%) at Currys

HP Pavilion SE 14 | £399 £309 (save £90 or 22%)

HP Pavilion laptop
HP Pavilion. Currys

What's the deal: This deal sees the Currys HP Pavilion reduced to £309 from £399.

Why we chose it: If you want something that functions as both tablet and laptop, this HP is for you.

Buy HP Pavilion SE 14 for £399 £309 (save £90 or 22%) at Currys

Best business laptop deals

Acer Chromebook Plus 515 | £399.99 £309 (save £99.99 or 23%)

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JD Williams

What's the deal: This Acer Chromebook is now just £269 after being reduced by £130 at Amazon.

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 £309 (save £99.99 or 23%) at Amazon

Apple MacBook Pro (2024) | £1,599 £1,499 (save £100 or 6%)

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (2024)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (2024). John Lewis

What's the deal: This deal sees £100 (or 6%) knocked off the Apple MacBook Pro.

Why we chose it: If you're at all familiar with Apple, you'll know that discounts are incredibly rare, especially on the newer devices. So imagine our surprise when we found a £100 discount on a brand-new MacBook Pro.

Buy Apple MacBook Pro (2024) for £1,599 £1,499 (save £100 or 6%) at Currys

Apple MacBook Air (M4, 2025) | £999 £849 (save £150 or 15%)

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2024)
Amazon

What's the deal: Another rare Apple deal sighted in the wild: £150 off this 2025 MacBook Air.

Why we chose it: For such a new device, it's fantastic to see a discount already. This particular deal is available at Amazon, which means that you also get free delivery and free returns, too.

Buy Apple MacBook Air (M4, 2025) for £999 £849 (save £150 or 15%) at Amazon

Samsung Chromebook Go | £299 £139 (save £160 or 54%)

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Samsung Chromebook. Very

What's the deal: The already low-priced laptop is now even lower, at £139 from £299.

Why we chose it: If you're on a tight budget, the Samsung Chromebook Go has all the essentials you need for work and school.

Buy Samsung Chromebook Go for £299 £139 (save £160 or 54%) at Very

Best gaming laptop deals

Asus TUF Gaming A15 Laptop | £749 £599 (save £150 or 20%)

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Laptop
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Laptop Very

What's the deal: This Asus gaming laptop is now on sale for £599, reduced by £150.

Why we chose it: This Asus laptop boasts a 1920 x 1080 screen, an AMD Ryzen? 7 7435HS Mobile Processor 3.1GHz, and 512GB storage. It's perfect for those committed to gaming.

Asus TUF Gaming A15 Laptop for £749 £599 (save £150 or 20%) at Very

Lenovo Legion 5 15 (R7) | £1,449 £1,349 (save £100 or 7%)

A closed Lenovo Legion 5 15 (R7) laptop on a desk
Lenovo Legion 5 15 (R7) Lenovo

What's the deal: Lenovo are offering 7% off their Legion 515 (R7), taking the price down to £1,349.

Why we chose it: This model's AMD Ryzen™ 200 Series processors combine all the power of advanced computing with additional features such as trusted performance, all-day battery life, and introductory AI experiences.

Buy Lenovo Legion 5 15 (R7) for £1,449 £1,349 (save £100 or 7%) at Currys

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