The best laptop deals this March, chosen by a tech expert

There are savings to be had on our favourite Asus and Apple models

Steve Hogarty
Tech writer
Friday 28 February 2025 12:41 EST
You can pick up an excellent new laptop for less than £500 with our pick of the best deals
You can pick up an excellent new laptop for less than £500 with our pick of the best deals (The Independent)

If it’s time for an upgrade, you’ll be happy to learn that some of the best laptops of 2025 won’t break the bank. We’ve rounded up the best laptop deals in the UK right now, to help you grab a portable PC or MacBook at a great price.

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.

The best laptop deals for March 2025 in the UK are:

  • MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo: Was £1,199, now £899, Currys.co.uk
  • Lenovo Yoga Slim 7: Was £949, now £599, Currys.co.uk
  • Asus Chromebook plus CX3402CBA: Was £399.99, now £249.99, Amazon.co.uk
  • Apple MacBook Air (M3, 2024): Was £1,099, now £949, Very.co.uk
  • Apple MacBook Pro (M4, 2024): Was £1,599, now £1,439, Amazon.co.uk

Best Windows laptop deals in March 2025:

MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo: Was £1,199, now £899, Currys.co.uk

(MSI)

The immensely capable MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo runs on the powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 155H chip with a massive 32GB of RAM, making it ideal for processor-intensive workloads like high-resolution video editing. A premium magnesium-alloy chassis keeps the weight down – the laptop weighs less than a kilo – while the Quad HD OLED display offers brilliant vibrancy and contrast. There’s £300 off at Currys right now.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7: Was £949, now £599, Currys.co.uk

(Lenovo)

Here’s a big saving on one of the best laptops of last year. The 14in OLED display is vibrant and bright, while the Intel Core Ultra processor and 16GB of RAM offers plenty of performance. “The all-metal chassis feels reassuringly sturdy, despite its slim and featherweight design, and the lack of heavy branding gives the laptop a minimalist, MacBook-esque aesthetic,” said our expert reviewer.

Asus Chromebook plus CX3402CBA: Was £399.99, now £249.99, Amazon.co.uk

(Asus)

A Chromebook designed by trusted brand Asus, this basic model runs on the lightweight Chrome operating system, meaning it can’t run regular Windows software but boots up almost instantly and doesn’t get bogged down in unnecessary software as time goes on. The Intel i3 processor is powerful enough to handle plenty of open apps, while the slim design and large 14in display is spacious enough for work and watching entertainment on the go.

Best Apple MacBook deals in March 2025

Apple MacBook (M3, 2024): Was £1,099, now £949, Very.co.uk

(John Lewis)

You can currently save up to £150 on the M3-powered MacBook Air at Very. This entry-level configuration comes with 16GB of memory and a 256GB SSD, which is plenty of performance for the average user, and boasts Apple’s excellent 13.6in liquid retina display.

MacBook Pro (M4, 2024): Was £1,599, now £1,439, Amazon.co.uk

(Apple)

While not a huge discount, this is the cheapest price you’ll find on the newest MacBook Pro at Amazon. The M4-powered laptop is the most powerful Apple makes, with enough performance to chew through intensive tasks like video editing and rendering on the go.

Why you can trust us

We’re constantly scouring the internet for discounts on the best laptops we’ve tried and tested from brands we know and trust. Our deals include the best available prices on the most popular laptops, such as the MacBook Air, as well as discounts on laptops to suit a range of users.

We won’t recommend a laptop simply because it’s cheap. We factor in things such as quality, durability, reliability and security when collating the top laptop deals, so you can be sure you’re getting a good deal on a great device.

How to know if a laptop deal is worth it

Because most laptops can be configured with extra RAM, bigger hard drives and better displays, it can sometimes be hard to tell if a discount is actually worthwhile.

Our team of IndyBest experts have decades of experience testing and reviewing laptops. We track prices over time and know how much you should expect to spend on the latest tech, and we know a misleading discount when we see one.

Are there any key specs you should look for in a laptop?

Start by looking at the processor (or CPU) – specifically the generation it belongs to. There are two major CPU brands. Intel’s latest processors are 13th and 14th generation, while AMD recently launched its 9000-series processors. The best deals tend to be found on laptops using last-generation CPUs, which are still speedy enough for most users.

Generally speaking, the rest of the laptop specs will be designed around the CPU. RAM is the next most important specification to look for. 16GB is ideal, but expensive, while 8GB is fine for everyday purposes.

Hard drive capacity isn’t as important as it used to be, thanks to cloud-based storage and entertainment streaming. For the average user, 512GB will be plenty and 256GB will do in a pinch.

Your specific needs will determine which specs you should look for after that. For gaming and multimedia work such as video editing, a discrete GPU (a separate graphics processing unit, usually made by Nvidia or AMD) will give you an enormous performance boost.

If you don’t plan on using your laptop for demanding tasks, you’ll save a lot of money by sticking with the standard option of an integrated GPU.

Want to know which laptop to buy? Check out our list of the best laptops

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