The 47 best Black Friday laptop deals on Dell, Lenovo, Macs, and 2-in-1s

• Current price: $2199
  
• Original price: $2899

When ZDNET reviewed Dell's XPS 15 in 2020, we described it as setting 'a new high bar' for 15.6-inch laptops', while the 2021 model was dubbed 'the standard against which other laptops are measured'. Clearly, it still carries a premium price tag, even with $700 shaved off the list price, but you're getting a top-notch configuration that will suit a wide range of demanding professionals.

Key specs: Intel Core i9-12900HK processor | 15.6-inch 3.5K OLED touch screen | 32GB RAM | 1TB storage | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050Ti GPU (4GB)

Read review: Dell XPS 15 9510: It's good to be king

• Current price: $1299
• Original price: $4199

Apple's latest M2 MacBook Air offers a bigger, brighter screen than its M1 predecessor, in a sleek redesign that includes a MagSafe power connector and a 1080p webcam. With excellent performance and two-day battery life, it's "one of the lightest and most elegant ultraportable laptops we've seen," according to ZDNET's reviewer.

Key specs: Apple M2 processor | 13.6-inch 2560 x 1664 Liquid Retina (IPS) display | 8GB RAM | 512GB storage | Apple M2 8-core GPU (integrated)

Read review: Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) review: Sleeker, faster - and more expensive

Current price: $1415
Original price: $2019

The Surface Laptop 4 is a premium clamshell device offering an excellent combination of performance and battery life in a very portable design. This Intel-based bundle, which includes a Surface Pen stylus and Microsoft's 3-year Complete Protection Plan, gives you a stylish Alcantara fabric surround to the keyboard and touchpad, and is well worth a look.

Key specs: Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor | 13.5-inch 2256x1504 PixelSense touch screen | 16GB RAM | 512GB storage | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated)

Read review: Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (13.5-inch, AMD) review: Sleek, stylish, speedy and sensible

• Current price: $850
• Original price: $1300

With a large 17.3-inch IPS touch screen and a very capable 12th-generation Core i7 processor, this Windows 11 laptop is an all-rounder suitable for students and remote or office-based knowledge workers. It's not the most portable laptop at 2.5kg (5.5lbs), but it is good value at $850.

Key specs: Intel Core i7-1260P processor | 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS touch screen | 16GB RAM | 512GB storage | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated)

• Current price: $1599
• Original price: $1999

Dell's redesign of its popular 13-inch XPS laptop features a haptic touchpad embedded in the wrist rest and an edge-to-edge keyboard with touch-sensitive Fn keys. Slim, light and distinctive, and available with a powerful 12th-generation Core i7 processor, this is a laptop deal that style-conscious mobile pros will want to check out.

Key specs: Intel Core i7-1260P processor | 13.4-inch 3840x2400 IPS touch screen | 16GB RAM | 1TB storage | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated)

• Current price: $1100
• Original price: $1530

Microsoft's Surface Pro 7+ differs from the standard 7 model by supporting a removable/upgradable SSD and offering up to 15 hours of battery life compared to 10.5h. Mobile broadband (4G LTE) is also an option on the 7+ model, although that's not present on this tablet-plus-keyboard cover offer, which comes in at 28% under Microsoft's list price.

Key specs: Intel 11th-generation Core 5 processor | 12.3-inch 2736 x 1824 PixelSense touch screen | 16GB RAM | 256GB storage | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated)

Also: The best Surface PC: Every Surface device is Windows 11-ready

Also: Surface Pro 7+ for Business: Here's what makes it different

• Current price: $1101
• Original price: $2399

Lenovo's 14-inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon is the standard-setter for business laptops and the latest model brings 12th-generation Intel Core processors, touch screens and a 1080p webcam. This is a high-quality laptop, and Lenovo is offering some attractive deals that are well worth exploring.

Key specs: Intel Core i5-1240P processor | 14-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS screen | 8GB RAM | 256GB storage | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated)

Read review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Gen 10) review: The best business laptop?

• Current price: $2000
• Original price: $2600

The Razer Blade 14 delivers a 'perfect balance of power and portability', according to ZDNET's roundup of the best gaming laptops. With a powerful AMD processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics, along with a 165Hz screen, it packs a lot into a 1.78kg chassis. Quality specs mean a hefty price tag, but it's available here at 23% off.

Key specs:  AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor | 14-inch 2560 x 1440, 165Hz screen | 16GB RAM | 1TB storage | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU

Also: The best gaming laptops: Top rigs for on-the-go gaming

• Current price: $600
• Original price: $730

If you're looking for a good-value all rounder, the 15.6-inch Asus VivoBook S15 is well worth considering. This stylish Core i5-based laptop with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage was good value at its list price of $730; at $600 (17.8% off) it's even better.

Key specs: Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor | 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS screen | 8GB RAM | 512GB storage | Intel Iris Xᵉ Graphics (integrated)

Current price: $500
Original price: $700

Coming in at $500 (29% off), the 15.6-inch Acer Aspire 5 is a reasonably portable 3.88lb Windows 11 laptop whose quality belies its modest price. There's plenty of connectivity, including four USB ports, an RJ-45 Ethernet port and an HDMI connector. With battery life quoted at 10 hours, it's an excellent affordable mid-range choice.

Key specs: Intel Core i5-1235U processor | 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS screen | 16GB RAM | 512GB storage | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated)