Cyber Monday 2025 is delivering exceptional laptop deals across all categories, with many hitting historic price lows. Wired's comprehensive roundup reveals standout deals including the Dell 14 Plus at $500 and the M4 MacBook Air down to $749. These aren't typical seasonal discounts - several models are reaching their lowest prices ever recorded.
The laptop market just hit its sweetest spot of 2025. Cyber Monday deals are delivering price cuts that make premium features accessible across every budget tier, with some models hitting prices we haven't seen since their original launch announcements. The standout story isn't just the discounts - it's how many laptops that seemed overpriced at launch are now hitting their value proposition sweet spots. Dell's 14 Plus exemplifies this trend perfectly. Originally dismissed by some reviewers for its premium pricing, the machine now offers 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a stunning high-resolution display for just $500. That's what Wired reviewer Luke Larsen calls "literally a premium laptop for an affordable price." The doorbuster pricing makes it the most compelling Windows laptop deal available, though inventory appears limited. Apple's M4 MacBook Air continues its steady price erosion, now sitting at $749 - a level that makes older M2 models irrelevant for new buyers. The performance gap and external display support improvements justify the modest premium over discontinued models. With M5 MacBooks likely arriving in early 2026, this pricing reflects Apple's inventory clearing ahead of the next refresh cycle. Gaming laptops are seeing the most aggressive cuts across the board. Razer's Blade 14, long considered the premium compact gaming machine, drops to $1,450 - a $350 discount on hardware that launched just months ago. The OLED 120Hz display and RTX 5060 performance in an ultra-compact chassis now hits the value threshold that makes it competitive with thicker alternatives. But the real story is how RTX 5060-class performance is becoming accessible. The Asus ROG Strix G16 delivers solid gaming performance for $1,200 after discounts, while Alienware's 16X Aurora brings premium build quality and color-accurate displays to the $1,100 range. These aren't budget compromises - they're legitimate gaming machines hitting mainstream pricing. The Chromebook market finally sees premium features at reasonable prices. The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 drops below $300 while maintaining the higher specifications that make Chromebook Plus devices genuinely useful. According to testing, it avoids the typical budget laptop pitfalls of poor touchpads and low-quality displays that plague the segment. Surface Pro 13-inch represents the 2-in-1 category's breakthrough moment. The OLED model drops to $900 - finally making the premium tablet-laptop hybrid accessible without the $1,400+ pricing that limited its appeal. The Snapdragon X Plus/Elite performance finally delivers the battery life and capability needed to compete directly with iPad Pro while maintaining Windows compatibility. Ultraportable laptops are hitting compelling price points across weight classes. The at just 2.16 pounds drops to $699, delivering OLED display quality and all-day battery life in a package that disappears in your bag. For context, that's lighter than the MacBook Air while maintaining premium build quality and avoiding the typical compromises that plague ultra-light designs. The inventory clearing extends beyond individual deals to broader market dynamics. Retailers are aggressively moving 2024 inventory ahead of CES 2025 announcements, creating opportunities for buyers willing to purchase proven hardware rather than waiting for next-generation promises. This timing particularly benefits MacBook buyers, since Apple's fall refresh only touched the 14-inch MacBook Pro, leaving M4 Air and M4 Pro/Max models as current-generation hardware at clearance pricing. What makes these deals exceptional isn't just the percentage discounts - it's how they're hitting price points that fundamentally change value calculations. The at $500 competes directly with Chromebooks while offering full Windows capability. The M4 MacBook Air at $749 undercuts many premium Windows ultrabooks while delivering superior performance and battery life. Gaming laptops under $1,200 now offer RTX 5060-class performance that was exclusive to $1,800+ machines just two years ago.
