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Here are the best laptop deals we’ve found this month

There are huge savings to be had on the latest Dell, Lenovo and Apple models

Steve Hogarty
Tuesday 28 February 2023 16:55
<p>We only recommend cheap laptops and brands we’ve tested, so we know they’re not rubbish </p>

We only recommend cheap laptops and brands we’ve tested, so we know they’re not rubbish

Laptop slowing to a crawl? Did that last browser tab finally push your tireless friend to breaking point? It might be time for an upgrade. Helpfully, we’ve rounded up the best laptop deals in the UK, to help you grab a portable PC or Macbook at a great price.

The rise of remote working means more of us than ever are shopping around for the best laptop deals, though finding the ideal machine depends on how you plan to use it.

The latest trend in the market is the two-in-one, or foldable, laptop. The device can be used as a traditional laptop, but also folded over to form a touchscreen tablet. The extra versatility has captured the imagination of PC users, with most major brands now producing multiple two-in-one models.

It’s also important to know how to spot a good budget option. Chromebooks, for instance, started out life as cheap, less-powerful alternatives to traditional laptops, but some have developed into genuine rivals to Windows and Apple products. The price has remained impressively low for many Chromebooks, meaning they’re a solid choice for most people’s personal and professional lives.

So, which laptop should you buy? From lightweight notebooks to the two-in-one Swiss Army knives of the market, to dedicated gaming setups, we’ve scoured the internet for the best laptop deals the UK has to offer.

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The best laptop deals for March 2023 in the UK are:

  • Dell XPS 13: Was £999, now £899, Amazon.co.uk
  • Asus Vivobook Pro OLED: Was £999.99, now £699.99, Amazon.co.uk
  • Microsoft Surface Pro 7+, 12.3in, 2-in-1 tablet: Was £969, now £764.99, Amazon.co.uk
  • Apple Macbook Pro, 13in, 2022: Was £1,349, now £1,225, Amazon.co.uk
  • Apple MacBook Air, 2020: Was £999, now £884.98, Amazon.co.uk
  • Apple Macbook Air, M2, 2022: Was £1,249, now £1,109, Amazon.co.uk
  • Apple MacBook Pro, 2021, 14in: Was £1,899, now £1,699.97, Laptopsdirect.co.uk

Best Windows laptop deals in March 2023:

Dell XPS 13: Was £999, now £899, Amazon.co.uk

  • Screen size: 13.4in
  • Operating system: Windows 11
  • Storage capacity: 256GB
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 (12th gen)
  • Memory (RAM): 8GB

There’s £100 off the 2022 model of the Dell XPS 13 at Amazon right now. The fully specced-out 15in version topped our list of the best laptops of 2022, but this more affordable configuration with Full HD screen is certainly no slouch either, running on the latest 12th generation Core i5 processor and packing 8GB of RAM. That’s plenty for most everyday users.

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Lenovo ideapad 1i: Was £229, now £199, Currys.co.uk

  • Screen size: 14in
  • Operating system: Windows
  • Storage capacity: 64GB
  • Processor: Intel Celeron
  • Memory (RAM): 4GB

Lenovo knows how to make affordable laptops that don’t compromise on build quality, and the ideapad 1 is no exception. This is a lightweight and basic laptop designed to handle everyday tasks like writing, editing, emailing and web browsing, and runs on an efficient Celeron processor, giving it an all-day battery life. The 14in anti-glare display offers a decent viewing experience when watching movies and TV shows, too.

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Asus Vivobook Pro OLED: Was £999.99, now £699.99, Amazon.co.uk

  • Screen size: 14in
  • Operating system: Windows 11
  • Storage capacity: 1TB
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5
  • Memory (RAM): 16GB

The top-end Vivobook Pro is a productivity and creator-focused portable with a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. Designed to tackle demanding jobs like video processing and large file manipulation, the Vivobook Pro is equipped with a 2.8K OLED screen boasting 400nit brightness, rich contrast and vibrant colours. With £200 off at Amazon, it’s one of the best deals on a high-performance laptop you’ll find today.

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Best Apple Macbook deals in March 2023

Apple MacBook Pro, 13in, 2022: Was £1,349, now £1,225, Amazon.co.uk

  • Screen size: 13in
  • Operating system: macOS
  • Storage capacity: 256GB
  • Processor: Apple M2
  • Memory: 8GB

The 13in Macbook Pro launched in June of last year and was the first in the Pro range to feature the much-improved M2 chip. This is a portable and professional laptop capable of handling the most demanding creative tasks, and despite its advancing years it remains one of the best laptops you can buy today.

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Apple MacBook Air, 2020: Was £999, now £879, Amazon.co.uk

  • Screen size: 13.3in
  • Operating system: macOS
  • Storage capacity: 256GB
  • Processor: Apple M1
  • Memory (RAM): 8GB

It’s a few years old now, but the 2020 MacBook Air still has a lot going for it, especially at this price. This deal is specifically for the entry-level model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The laptop is said to be up to 3.5 times faster than its predecessor, while the lack of a fan means it runs silently. There’s also a fingerprint sensor for unlocking the laptop and making online purchases using Apple Pay.

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Apple MacBook Air, M2, 2022: Was £1,249, now £1,109, Amazon.co.uk

  • Screen size: 13.6in
  • Operating system: macOS
  • Storage capacity: 256GB
  • Processor: Apple M2
  • Memory: 8GB

The M2-powered MacBook Air gives you top-tier MacBook performance in a thinner and lighter form factor. The more powerful Pro benefits from bigger and stronger fans, meaning it can really push the boat out when it comes to performance, while the smaller MacBook Air dials performance back a little, in favour of comfort and portability. Right now, there’s a £140 discount to be found at Amazon.

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Apple MacBook Pro, 2021, 14in: Was £1,899, now £1,699.97, Laptopsdirect.co.uk

  • Screen size: 14in
  • Operating system: macOS
  • Storage capacity: 512GB
  • Processor: Apple M1 Pro
  • Memory (RAM): 16GB

The 14in and 16in 2021 MacBook Pros have now been superseded by the 2023 models, meaning there are some great clearance deals to be found on the outgoing laptops. This is one of the best prices we’ve seen on the 14in version. This laptop is powered by the M1 Pro processor, which in this example is supported with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The laptop is finished in space grey, has a claimed battery life of up to 21 hours, and features a number of ports, including HDMI, USB-C and an SD card slot.

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