Computers & laptops FAQs
How can I save money when buying a laptop?
Easy ways to save money on laptops and computers include shopping in the sale (particularly Black Friday or Cyber Monday), choosing a refurbished one, using student or teacher discounts, trading in your old one, using a discount code and shopping around before you buy.
Are refurbished laptops good value for money?
Refurbished laptops can be excellent value for money if you know what to look out for. Firstly, make sure you’re buying from a trusted seller - whether that’s from a retailer’s refurbished range or a secondhand store like CeX. Make sure it comes with a warranty and guarantee about its condition. Find out how old it is to negotiate the best price. Don’t forget to check for scratches - especially on the screen.
When is the best time to buy a laptop?
There are a couple of times throughout the year you can expect big sales on laptops and computers - these are late summer for the back to school season, November during Black Friday and Cyber Week, and in the lead up to and after Christmas.
What brands are best for laptops?
The most popular brands for laptops are Apple, HP, Dell, Asus, Acer, Lenovo and Samsung.
How to save money on computers & laptops
Computers and laptop deals
Once you’ve figured out what type of laptop or computer you want and what brand you like, go directly to the brand’s website to see what discount codes and deals are up for grabs. HP, for example, boasts a huge 35% student discount, while Acer does incredible bundle deals and free delivery on everything. Look out for price match guarantees like the one at Dell so you can enjoy all the benefits plus the lowest price every time.
More popular laptop and computer brands are Asus, Samsung and Lenovo - take a look at their voucher codes page to see how much you could save on your dream tech. If you’re not fussy on brand and want a little insight from the experts, check out Currys and ao.com discount codes for an unrivalled choice and lots of promo codes and deals guaranteed to help you save big.
Gaming computer deals
Gaming fanatics can take their gaming to the next level and enjoy the most immersive gaming experiences with an ultra-performance gaming computer. Go straight to Dell Alienware for an unrivalled range of gaming tech and become a member of the Alienware Arena for game giveaways, exclusive packages and locked content. Razer has an incredible refurbished gaming range as well as a £10 discount when you register for the mailing list.
Don’t forget to check out the range of gaming computers and accessories at eBuyer and Scan too. Both have daily deals available for 24 hours only - eBuyer’s daily deals and Scan’s ‘today only’ offers mean you could be onto a bargain.
Pre-owned computers and laptop deals
Choosing pre-owned could save you hundreds and is definitely an extremely cost-effective way to shop and save money on laptops and computers. There are plenty of second hand stores like Music Magpie, eBay and CeX that refurbish laptops and computers to an almost brand new standard. Just make sure you read up about the condition before buying to make sure you’re really getting a good deal. Online computer specialist stores like Laptop Outlet and Laptops Direct have dedicated refurbished collections featuring all the top brands. It’s a cheap way to treat yourself to the best tech.
About Computers & Laptops
Our laptops, computers and tablets are part of our everyday lives, and we all rely on them for our own reasons - whether you use yours to stream your favourite show, do your weekly grocery shopping or work from home. When it comes to buying a new one, think about what features you need based on what you’ll be using it for. Students who carry theirs around a lot, write assignments and catch up on last week’s television will likely need a different laptop to a family using theirs for homework, shopping and social media.
With this in mind, doing your homework before buying a laptop or computer is crucial. Figure out what you need, what brand you want and what your maximum budget is. Then you can shop around and spot the best deals. Here at Savoo we’ve rounded up the best available computer and laptop discount codes to help you get the best price for your tech. Expect sales, special offers and voucher codes for your favourite brands like HP and Currys.
By Ryan Broadfoot, your Computers & Laptops Money Saving Editor
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Computers & Laptops Tips
- Choose a laptop or computer based on your needs and skip the features you don’t need to save money and avoid overspending. It can be tempting to get the newest, fastest tech but don’t be drawn in. Consider what you’ll use it for and set a budget accordingly.
- Laptops and computers are one of the most heavily discounted tech items during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Do your research before the big day until you have a shortlist. Then, shop around for the strongest discounts during the sale event to secure the best deal.
- Shop around to find the lowest prices - you’d be surprised how much prices vary from retailer to retailer and could save up to £50 simply by checking at multiple stores. We’d recommend sticking to trusted retailers when buying any tech - TrustPilot scores and reviews are usually a good indicator.
- Go pre-owned to save hundreds on your laptop or computer. Refurbished tech may be pre-loved but has been reset and restored to great working order. Most of the time, you won’t be able to tell it’s not brand new apart from paying a fraction of the cost.
- Look out for trade-in schemes to get rid of your old tech and save money on your new laptop or computer. Depending on the condition of your unwanted device, you’ll get a voucher to redeem against the cost of the new one. You could save hundreds - and it means you won’t have old, unused laptops gathering dust.
- Shopping directly with laptop and computer brands can lead to huge savings. Go directly to brands like HP, Acer and Dell and see what discount codes or flash sales are happening.
- Look out for student discounts, teacher or education discounts. Lots of tech brands promise education discounts on essential tech like laptops and computers. All you need is a valid email address to claim your discount and enjoy a massive saving.