Best UK laptop deals for January 2026: Get up £150 off Apple MacBooks
We've put together a guide on the best laptop deals on offer this month. Find out how you can save money on the latest portable gaming and work laptops from Apple, HP, Lenovo and more.
We know they're essential devices, but 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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- After how many years should I buy a new laptop?
- How much should a laptop cost?
- Where to find the best laptop deals
- Best laptop deals at a glance
- Best Currys laptop deals
- Best business laptop deals
- Best gaming laptop deals
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. 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?
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.
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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.
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- Shop laptop deals at Very
Best UK laptop deals at a glance:
- Acer Swift 14 |
£1,199£688.97 (save £510.03 or 43%) - HP OmniBook 7 |
£799£599 (save £200 or 25%) - Apple MacBook Pro (M5) |
£1,599£1,488 (save £111 or 7%) - Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
£801.97£499.97 (save £302 or 38%) - Apple MacBook Air (M2) |
£769.97£719.97 (save £50 or 6%) - Samsung Chromebook Go |
£149£129 (save £20 or 13%) - ASUS TUF Gaming A16 |
£949£849 (Save £100 or 11%) - Lenovo Legion 5 15 (R7) |
£1,329£1,188 (save £141 or 10%)
Best UK laptop deals for January 2026
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
What's the deal: This is a massive saving of £510.03, taking the price from £1,199 to £688.97.
Why we chose it: This laptop is fully kitted out with Windows 11, a Quad HD+ screen and 26 hours of battery life.
Buy Acer Swift 14 for £1,199 £688.97 (save £510.03 or 43%) at Currys
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HP OmniBook 7
What's the deal: Currys are currently offering 20% off the HP Omnibook 7, taking the price from £799 to £599.
Why we chose it: Not only are you getting a good deal on a great all-rounder laptop, you'll also get extra benefits, including 10% off on Logik, Goji & Sandstrom accessories, 20% off on all Logitech accessories and more.
Buy HP OmniBook 7 AI 14" for £799 £599 (save £200 or 25%) at Currys
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Best business laptop deals
Apple MacBook Pro (M5)
What's the deal: You can currently get £111 off the MacBook Pro M5 at AO- that's a discount of 7%.
Why we chose it: With next-generation speed, a Liquid Retina XDR display and 24 hours of battery life, the MacBook Pro M5 brings the best of the best. Plus, it boasts powerful on-device AI to aid personal and professional tasks.
Buy Apple MacBook Pro (M5) for £1,599 £1,488 (save £111 or 7%) at AO
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Samsung Galaxy Book4
What's the deal: You can currently get a whopping discount of £302 on the Samsung Galaxy Book4 at Laptops Direct— that's a discount of 37%!
Why we chose it: With sharp visuals, immersive audio and plenty of storage, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 is the ideal all-rounder for work and personal use.
Buy Samsung Galaxy Book4 for £801.97 £499.97 (save £302 or 38%) at Laptops Direct
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Apple MacBook Air (M2)
What's the deal: Another rare Apple deal sighted in the wild: £50 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 (M2) for £769.97 £719.97 (save £50 or 6%) at Laptops Direct
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Samsung Chromebook Go
What's the deal: The already low-priced laptop is now even lower, at £129 reduced from £149.
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. It also boasts a weight of just over a kilogram, as well as 11 hours of battery life.
Buy Samsung Chromebook Go for £149 £129 (save £20 or 13%) at Currys
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Best gaming laptop deals
ASUS TUF Gaming A16
What's the deal: You can currently save £100 on the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 laptop at AO.
Why we chose it: With the ASUS TUF A16, your gaming is backed by quality software for the optimal experience. We're talking a GeForce® RTX™ 4050 graphics card, WUXGA screen, AMD Ryzen™ 7 and 16GB of RAM.
Buy ASUS TUF Gaming A16 for £949 £849 (Save £100 or 11%) at AO
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Lenovo Legion 5 15 (R7)
What's the deal: Lenovo are offering 10% off their Legion 515 (R7), taking the price down to £1,188.
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 £1,329 £1,188 (save £141 or 10%) at Lenovo
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