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The best Black Friday laptop deals include MacBooks, Galaxy Books, and more

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UPDATE: Nov. 25, 2022, 5:45 p.m. EST This story has been updated with the latest Black Friday laptop deals. Here's a brief overview:

Black Friday season is always a major moment for laptop deals — and 2022 is no different. As early as mid-October, well before the official holiday shopping celebration, retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target started dropping Black Friday deals. And sure enough, laptops were a major part of those deal drops.

While Microsoft and Dell still largely seem to be holding out on us, plenty of other big brands, including Apple, Samsung, ASUS, Lenovo, and Razer, are giving us a head start on holiday savings. Whether you're looking to snag a laptop for someone on your list, or you need to upgrade your own setup, we're compiling a list of the best deals on laptops as we inch closer to Black Friday.

What are the best Black Friday laptop deals (so far)?

That's the million-dollar question, isn't it? As you probably could've guessed, it's panning out to be a huge year for Apple; we found some recent MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models at discounts way beyond the usual $100-off range.

If you're more of a Windows or ChromeOS person, some big lines from each laptop brand are also seeing price cuts — think Lenovo IdeaPad, HP Spectre, and ASUS TUF, as well as Samsung Galaxy Books. There's definitely something for everyone, and chances are you'll be able to save a good amount on whatever laptop you've had your eyes on lately.

SEE ALSO: Check out PCMag's coverage of Black Friday laptop deals

We'll be updating this list regularly through the official Cyber Weekend, so check back often if you don't already see what you're looking for.

Note: All newly added deals are marked with a ✨, while deals with a strikeout were either sold out or no longer available at their sale price when we last looked. Anything marked with a 🔥 has dropped to an all-time low price.

Best MacBook deals

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Why we like it

Even the base model for the M1 Pro MacBook Pro is, as Mashable's Joseph Volpe put it, "a glorious beast of a machine." The downside? It's crazy expensive, with a starting price of $1,999. While it's primarily a video editing and graphics workstation, this $400 discount at Best Buy makes it more affordable for everyday laptop users. (At the time of writing, it's sitting at $300 more at Amazon.) Released at the end of 2021, the 14-inch MacBook Pro uses the 70 percent faster M1 Pro silicon chip, includes an updated Liquid Retina XDR display, a 1080p FaceTime camera, a MagSafe power cable, more ports, and the return of physical function keys. It's truly a powerhouse of a machine designed for creators.

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Best gaming laptop deals

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Why we like it

"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is one of the best AMD-powered gaming laptops you're going to find, period," Mashable's Dylan Haas noted in the best gaming laptops roundup. Why? Thanks to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, hefty 1TB SSD, and beautifully vibrant display packed into a compact 14-inch device. It's the definition of "small, but mighty" and with $500 off, this configuration is at its lowest price ever.

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Best Chromebook deals

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Why we like it

It's not every day you find a Chromebook for $79, but ahead of Black Friday, there are two on our list. This Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook 3 is a compact powerhouse that's secure, fast, and flexible with thousands of built-in apps, virus protection, and cloud backups. It's a solid companion for on-the-go workers, students, and just about everyone else.

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Note: Discounts on Chromebooks that are convertible laptop/tablet hybrids can be found in the "Best 2-in-1 laptop deals" section (below).

Best 2-in-1 laptop deals

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Why we like it

Less than $200 for a laptop that doubles as a tablet? Sign us up. ASUS' 14-inch Chromebook Flip C433 is already at its Black Friday price at Best Buy, so there's no reason not to snag it now. This model packs an Intel Core M3-8100Y processor, 8GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage, which is pretty powerful for a Chromebook — especially one at this price point. Its 14-inch four-sided NanoEdge display gives you the most screen area in the least physical space, while its two full-function reversible USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C ports, single USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port, and microSD card slot give you plenty of options for connectivity and storage.

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Samsung laptop deals

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Why we like it

It's not all about MacBooks. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro is a solid alternative to the similarly priced MacBook Pro, with a lightweight design, a speedy 12th-gen Intel Core i5 processor, a 21-hour battery life, USB-A, HDMI, Thunderbolt 4, and USB-C connections. Plus, its battery charges up to 40 percent in 30 minutes. At $749.99, it's down to its lowest price ever at Amazon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing a laptop is entirely dependent on what you'll be using it for. Beginner laptop owners need something user-friendly and straightforward, frequent travelers need something light with a long battery life, designers and gamers need top-notch 4K graphics and quick central processors, and everyone needs something that will last. 

The first thing you should do is ask yourself a simple question: PC or Mac? This is an important question, as it's going to make a world of difference in what you can and can't do with your computer. Are you a gamer? A video editor? A business professional? An Apple device owner? The answer to any of these will probably point you toward your final answer. If you're constantly buying the new iPhone every year, editing YouTube videos, recording a podcast, or other creative endeavors of the sort, your best bet may be a Mac laptop. Apple obsessives will be happy with their Mac's compatibility with their other Apple products, and everyone can benefit from Macs' propensity to have better virus protection than that of a PC. 

That brings us to the perks of picking up a PC. You can still complete a number of creative projects on a personal computer, but where PCs really shine are their options for customization. PCs are much easier to upgrade part-by-part, as they aren't constrained to Apple-manufactured products (like Macs). And because there is a seemingly endless supply of PC manufacturers, there are a lot more options from what brand you chose, to the software you buy, to the type of graphics card you pick out for your gaming rig. Yes, gamers should always go the PC route — they are far more powerful than what a Mac laptop can handle, and also give you the option to connect VR headsets, if you're into that sort of thing.  

This really comes down to two things: Personal preference and lifestyle. Personal preference is self-explanatory, really — do you like having a huge display, or do you prefer something more compact? Lifestyle is where practicality comes into play. If you're traveling often and usually have your computer on your back in some way, you're going to want to go with something more light and compact (thin, 11-inch models will most likely be the best). But if you're a huge movie buff who doesn't normally take their laptop on the road with them, spring for a 15-inch (and higher) screen with a bulky construction so you can have epic Netflix sessions. If you're getting a gaming laptop, you should probably "go big or go home," as well.  

This is much more subjective, and at the end of the day, it's really going to come down to your budget. But, if money isn't the number one concern for you, you should really think hard about what you're going to use your laptop for. Need a device with lots of power under the hood and bountiful storage space? Aim for something in the $800 and beyond range. Only using your laptop to edit the occasional Google Doc? Then you can probably get away with spending way below the $500 mark. In other words, don't blow your savings if you don't need to. And if you're looking to go all out, meaning buying a laptop with every bell and whistle imaginable, you can get a monster of a machine for somewhere closer to $2,000.

You know the old saying: You get what you pay for. But thanks to the technology boom of the last few decades, a cheap laptop can actually take you pretty far and won't break down immediately. It's all about knowing which one to select. Depending on what you use your laptop for the most, staying stingy might be your best option. Check out our roundups for the ones that we think are worth it — here are our favorite cheap laptop models under $500, and the best under $300.  

Don't let the words "refurbished" or "renewed" scare you away — these types of devices are usually perfectly viable options and can end up saving you a lot of money without sacrificing much of anything.

A refurbished device, in its simplest terms, is a product that has been bought, but then returned for some reason. Notice that we didn’t necessarily say that it was returned due to some sort of fault on the device’s part. While that can certainly be true in some cases, it isn’t always. Oftentimes, a certified refurbished laptop never even left its original packaging.

While yes, saving money is a huge benefit of buying a "refurb," it's far from the only reason to consider getting one. What's great about refurbished devices is that they undergo rigorous performance tests to ensure that they are still in good condition (sometimes more strictly than the stuff coming right off the production line). There's also a chance that any refurbished laptop you buy may have been so lightly used, that it could almost be considered brand-new (just way cheaper).

We're big fans of buying refurbished gear for kids, especially when it comes to electronics. If you're shopping for a laptop for a kid who is under the age of 15, then refurbished is really the way to go. For kids of high school age and beyond who are a bit more careful with their digital gear, then a new laptop isn't as risky. Of course, it depends on the kid.

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Dylan Haas
Lead Shopping Reporter

Dylan Haas is a Lead Shopping Reporter for Mashable, where he covers all things gaming, laptops, fitness, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Before joining the team at Mashable, Dylan received a B.A. in Communications from Pace University and contributed to publications like Paste Magazine, Bandsintown, and others following a brief stint as a marketing and management assistant in the music industry.

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Haley Henschel
Senior Shopping Reporter

Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from dupes to 12-foot skeletons.

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Christina Buff

Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl.

Christina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.

When she’s not writing, she’s probably enjoying live music, studying human design, or embroidering and upcycling clothes. You can follow her on Instagram at @touchinfinity.

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