I track sales for a living, here are 5 best Black Friday laptop deals under $500

Dell Inspiron 15 against blue gradient background
Dell Inspiron 15 (Image credit: Laptop Mag, Dell)

We're 72 hours away from Black Friday, Nov. 29, yet the best Black Friday laptop deals under $500 are available now.

For its Black Friday Week sale, Amazon offers the Dell Inspiron 15 is on sale for $499. That's $100 less than what you'd normally expect to pay for this laptop which usually goes for $599. It packs a 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 250-nit 120Hz LED display, Intel Core i5-1334U 10-core CPU, 16GB of RAM and Iris Xe graphics.

We didn't get a review unit of this Dell Inspiron 15, however, this configuration is more than adequate for multitasking.

If you're looking for more of a versatile daily driver, consider the HP Pavilion x360 14 2-in-1 for $399 ($100 off) at Amazon. This laptop's 360-degree hinge design makes it easy to morph into a variety of modes.

This is one of the best laptops to buy if you want laptop functionality and the convenience of a tablet.

So if you need a new laptop that doesn't skimp on performance for price, Black Friday is one of the best times of year to buy. Here are the best Black Friday deals under $500 right now.

Dell Inspiron 15
Dell Inspiron 15 : was $599 now $499 at Amazon

One of the best Black Friday laptop deals under $500 is the Dell Inspiron 15 (3530). Easy on the wallet, it's a great entry-level laptop that can handle simple tasks, like web browsing, answering emails, media streaming, and playing the occasional cloud-based game.

Features: 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 250-nit 120Hz LED display, Intel Core i5-1334U 10-core CPU, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 720p webcam, Windows 11 Home

HP Pavilion x360 14 2-in-1
HP Pavilion x360 14 2-in-1: was $499 now $399 at Amazon

Looking for a sub-$500 convertible laptop? One of the best Black Friday laptops deals under $500 going on at Amazon take $100 off the 2024 HP Pavilion x360 14 2-in-1 . This versatile machine's 360-degree hinge that lets you configure it into various modes: laptop, stand, tent, and tablet mode.

Features: 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 250-nit touchscreen, Intel Core i3-1315U 6-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Intel UHD Graphics, 256GB SSD, Windows 11 Home

Asus  Vivobook 15
Asus Vivobook 15: was $649 now $449 at Walmart

One of our favorite go-to retailers, Antonline via Walmart takes $200 off this AMD Ryzen 7-powered Asus Vivobook 15 for Black Friday. If you're looking fora sub-$500 15.6-inch laptop that can provide decent performance for simple tasks like web browsing and media streaming, the Asus Vivobook is one to consder.

Features: 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) display, AMD Ryzen 7 7730U 8-core CPU, AMD Radeon graphics, 16GB RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, Windows 11 Home

HP Vicus RTX 4050
HP Vicus RTX 4050: was $799 now $429 at Best Buy

One of the best Black Friday laptop deals for gamers takes $370 off the 2024 HP Victus 15 (model 15-fb2063dx. This is a solid entry-level gaming laptop that can handle day-to-day multitasking as well.

Features: 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) 300-nit 144Hz display, AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS 6-core CPU, 8GB RAM, AMD Radeon RX 6550M GPU, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home

Acer  Chromebook Plus 515
Black Friday deal
Acer Chromebook Plus 515: was $399 now $279 at Best Buy


What's better than a Black Friday laptop deals under $500? Even better, now $120 off for Black Friday, the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 is just under $280. In our Acer Chromebook 515 Plus review, we gave it 4 out of 5 stars for outstanding performance, sturdy design, and comfy keyboard. If you want a budget-friendly laptop for creative tasks, productivity, and play, the Acer Plus 515 is a wise choice.

Features: 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) display, Intel Core i3-1215U 6-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Intel UHD Graphics, 128GB of storage, 1080p webcam, ChromeOS

Hilda Scott

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV series and combat sports.