Today's January sales can save you up to 650 on a brand new laptop - but they're ending soon

Date:
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:51:44 +0000

Description:
Regardless of whether you're looking for a super-cheap laptop or a high-end MacBook, this week's January sales are well worth considering before they end for good.

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On the hunt for a new laptop? The January sales have some superb options
right now on everything from super-cheap Windows 11 machines to high-end
Apple MacBooks. Take note, however, that the best sales are starting to wind down now, so there isn't much left to score a discount.

As TechRadar's retail editor, I've been scanning through all of today's best January sales to find the best discounts on laptops. Just down below, you can see 8 fantastic deals of varying prices and types.

Strictly on a budget? Great low-cost options include this HP Chromebook Plus for 249 (was 399) and this Lenovo IdeaPad 1 for 319 (was 499) at Currys
today. Spend a little more, however, then you could get fantastic mid-range options like the Asus Vivobook 16 for 599 (was 949) , or the Apple MacBook
Air M2 for only 699 (was 999) - a record-low price for this still-fantastic machine.

Today's discounts also feature great options for gaming laptops, which are laid out in more detail just down below alongside the rest of this week's recommendations. As previously stated, the January sales are likely to end imminently, so don't miss out if you're looking for a new laptop to start off 2026 on the right foot. Today's best January sales - quick links Amazon: Kindles, air fryers, games Argos: 50% off clothes, toys, Currys: up to 30%
off laptops, TVs, headphones Ebuyer: 50% off computing and accessories John Lewis: 50% off clothing, beauty, home Laptops Direct: cheap laptops and computing Samsung: phones, TVs, appliances Very : 60% off gaming, toys, homeware Zavvi: music, film, gaming, accessories & apparel Today's best
laptop deals in the January sales

Display: 16 inches
Processor: Intel Corei9
RAM: 16G
B Storage: 1TB

If display quality is just as important to you as power, then strongly consider this Asus Vivobook deal at Currys. It comes with a large and
high-end OLED screen that offers a clear and sharp image, whether you're working on documents or streaming your favourite TV shows. Specs are impressive elsewhere, too, including a modern Intel Core i9 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD for storage that all ensure excellent overall performance,
great multitasking capabilities and speedy load times. View Deal

Display : 13 inches
Processor: Apple M2
RAM: 16G
B Storage: 256GB

This version of the older MacBook Air M2 with 16GB of RAM is down to a new
low price at Currys. Even though we're up to the MacBook M4 now, this version with the M2 chip remains an excellent all-rounder, especially for day-to-day tasks such as browsing the internet and word processing, and it also has the power for more demanding creative and productivity tasks. Ultimately, you'll struggle to find a better value Apple laptop than this right now. View Deal

Display: 15.6 inches
Processor: Intel Core 3
RAM: 8G
B Storage: 128GB

This version of the HP Chromebook Plus offers impressive power for the price. It includes 8GB of RAM and an Intel Core 3 processor, boosting performance, boot times and load times. There's also a standard 128GB of storage for your essential files, and battery life is excellent at up to 13 hours on a single charge. That's more than enough to last a full working day. At a little under 250, it's a bargain for school or college, or just as a home laptop that you use for light use and everyday tasks. View Deal

Display: 15.6 inches
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5
RAM: 8G
B Storage: 512GB

Here's a solid and cheap Windows laptop in the Currys New Year sale. It's an older machine, but there's no denying it's packed with some excellent performance components for the price, including a Ryzen 5 CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for storage. It's a great buy if you want a good laptop with decent battery life for everyday use, work or school. View Deal

Processor: Intel Ultra 7
RAM: 16G
B Storage: 1TB

If I were looking for a high-end Windows 11 laptop in the John Lewis sale, my money would go on this Asus Zenbook 14. Alongside a gorgeous MacBook-like design in a rather classy dark blue, this machine also features an OLED display and Ultra 7 chipset, meaning it's perfectly suited for both professional and casual use. This one is definitely a pricey buy, but you
will get a more premium laptop overall here. View Deal

Display: 15.6 inches
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7
RAM: 16G
B Storage: 512GB

This is a fantastic price for one of the latest Samsung laptops with a modern Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 16GB of RAM, a crisp 15.6-inch AMOLED display, and several other top-spec components. At a whopping 650 off, this is a great price for a laptop that's tailor-made for powerful performance and industry-leading battery life of up to 31 hours. Storage feels a bit stingy
at 512GB, but this is still a particularly strong option if you want the flexibility to move the screen around into tablet mode, too. View Deal

Graphics card: RTX 5050
Processor: Intel Core i5-13450HX
RAM: 16GB

Looking for a solid gaming laptop that doesn't break the bank? This Lenovo
LOQ at Very is a good choice. With a decent 130 discount, you're paying a
fair price here for a machine with an RTX 5050 graphics card and Intel Core
i5 chipset. Together, these specs should give you a decent amount of performance in-game, although you may have to tweak a few settings here and there in the most graphically intensive games. View Deal

Graphics card: RTX 5060
Processor: Intel Core i7-13650HX
RAM: 24GB

This Lenovo Legion 5 gaming laptop is currently sitting at a record-low price at Amazon - the same price from Black Friday, in fact. For the price, the specs are great here too, with the combination of an RTX 5060 graphics card and Core i7 chipset providing more than enough grunt for smooth frame rates
at 1080p. This particular configuration strangely includes 24GB of RAM and a rather miserly 512GB SSD - although, the latter is a relatively easy DIY upgrade. View Deal



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