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.

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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.

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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 July 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

LG Gram 17 | £1,699 £1,299 (save £400 or 24%)

LG Gram 17
Currys

What's the deal: You can currently get £400 off the LG Gram 17 using the code LGLAP300 at checkout. Not only that, you'll also snag three months of free Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and Apple Fitness+.

Why we chose it: This laptop is a lightweight heavy-hitter. It has a 17-inch HD display, has passed military-grade durability testing and the battery should last up to 21 hours. A brilliant option for anyone who asks a lot of their everyday laptop.

Buy LG Gram 17 for £1,699 £1,299 (save £400 or 24%) at Currys

ACER Swift Go 14" Laptop | £699 £529 (save £170 or 24%)

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

What's the deal: Not only will you get free next day delivery and three months of free Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and Apple Fitness+ with the ACER Swift Go, you'll also be able to buy it for a discounted price of £529 (down from £699).

Why we chose it: Looking for a lightweight laptop? Well you're in luck, as the ACER Swift Go weighs just 1.25kg, so you'll barely even notice when it's in your bag. However, the lighter weight doesn't impact on any performance, as the 7000 series AMD Ryzen 5 processor is well-equipped to handle all your apps without a hiccup.

Buy ACER Swift Go 14" Laptop for £699 £529 (save £170 or 24%) at Currys

Best business laptop deals

HP 15s-fq5021na Laptop | £549 £429 (save £120 or 22%)

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Very.co.uk

What's the deal: Save £120 on the HP 15s-fq5021na laptop – you'll also receive free click and collect delivery, and you can even claim up to £400 when you trade in your old device.

Why we chose it: If you're looking for a slim, light and ready to go model, then you've found it. An Intel Core i5-1235U processor, 8GB RAM and 256GB Solid State Drive means that everyday business and entertainment always happen fast.

Buy HP 15s-fq5021na Laptop for £549 £429 (save £120 or 22%) at Very.co.uk

Apple Macbook Air 13.6" | £1,119 £995.53 (save £123.47 or 11%)

APPLE MacBook Air 13.6
Apple Macbook Air Currys

What's the deal: At Currys, you can snag £123.47 (or 11 per cent) off a 13.6-inch Apple MacBook Air, complete with M1 processor and 256GB. You'll also get free next day delivery and discounts on a range of Apple services.

Why we chose it: Compared to other deals on this list, £120 off won't seem like a lot but for Apple, a company that rarely offers discounts on their products, this is a great saving.

Buy Apple Macbook Air 13.6" for £1,119 £995.53 (save £123.47 or 11%) at Currys

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 14 | £900 £700 (save £200 or 22%)

IdeaPad Slim 5i 14 (Ultra 5-Windows 11 Home-16GB-512GB)
IdeaPad Slim 5i 14 Lenovo

What's the deal: Lenovo are offering an impressive 30% off the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 14 laptop.

Why we chose it: Lenovo brand laptops are a popular choice in the office, and it's easy to see why. This model is easily portable with an advanced processor, WUXGA resolution and sturdy design.

Buy Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 14 for £900 £700 (save £200 or 22%) at Lenovo

Best gaming laptop deals

HP VICTUS gaming laptop 5-fa1004na - NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2050 | £799.99 £599 (save £200.99 or 25%)

Victus Gaming Laptop 15-fa1004na - NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2050
Victus Gaming Laptop 15-fa1004na - NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2050 HP

What's the deal: You can get your hands on the HP VICTUS 15-fb1001na gaming laptop for just £599 — that's a £200.99 reduction on the original price. You'll also save up to £400 by trading in your old device, as well as getting free delivery.

Why we chose it: If you're looking for a gaming laptop that offers high performance at an affordable price, then this is the laptop for you. With an Intel® Core Processor[1], a modern graphics card, updated thermals and more, this model was made for peak PC gaming.

Buy HP VICTUS gaming laptop 5-fa1004na - NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2050 for £799.99 £599 (save £200.99 or 25%) at HP

MSI Katana 17 Gaming Laptop | £1199 £749 (save £450 or 38%)

MSI Katana 17 Gaming Laptop
MSI Katana 17 Gaming Laptop. Very

What's the deal: There's a heavy reduction of 38% on the MSI Katana 18 gaming laptop at Very. You'll also get free delivery, as well as having the chance to trade in an old device to save up to £400.

Why we chose it: This is the ideal laptop for anyone just entering the gaming world. The deluxe screen guarantees you'll be immersed in your virtual world, while the powerful processor will ensure that everything runs quickly and smoothly.

Buy MSI Katana 17 Gaming Laptop for £1199 £749 (save £450 or 38%) at Very

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