Whether it’s back-to-school or off to university, a good laptop is a must buy to make the most of your education. Whether it's settling down in the library for an all-nighter on that dissertation, or quickly whipping it out in a lecture for note taking, a portable system can be a true game changer.
Of course, there are many ways for students to save — from entering their academic email address into discount sites like UNiDAYS to the numerous sales happening right now. We’ve scoured the internet and found the absolute best savings that give you the most bang for your buck.
So, let’s go through them. Whether your course is reliant on essays, or you need some additional performance for a more creative workload, here are the best student laptop deals.
Student laptop deals: Quick links
- UNiDAYS: Up to 20% off laptops, Apple education pricing, and more
- Studentdiscount.co.uk: 15% off Acer laptops, 25% Dell student discount, and more
- Lenovo: Student discounts on IdeaPad Flex 5, Yoga Slim 6i, and more
- Dell: Up to 20% off laptops, accessories, and more
- Apple: Save on Mac or iPad, and get a gift card up to £130
- Laptops Direct: Up to £469 off laptops, MacBooks, and Chromebooks
Student laptop deals under £500
For most students, spending up to £500 will be enough for all your needs — giving you sufficient power for all your essay-writing and presentation-creating needs, along with a good display for binge watching while eating instant noodles.
Student laptop deals under £1,000
The middle of the pack. These laptops are a nice step up in performance and specs over those sub-£500 options, which gives you both a snappier experience and more ways to enjoy yourself (especially so for the gaming laptop in this section).
Student laptop deals under £2,000
We’re reaching close to and beyond the upper echelon of student laptop pricing. Spending this much is only a requirement for those who need the horsepower. I’m talking about the likes of animation, media production, design, and advanced sciences.
