Cyber Monday 2025: The 7 best laptops under $500 — budget‑friendly picks that deliver real performance without breaking the bank — Lenovo, Dell, HP, and ASUS

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Black Friday is slowly giving way to Cyber Monday, but these 7 sub-$500 laptop deals are holding strong.

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These discounted Windows 11 laptops all cost less than $500. (Image credit: Dell | HP | ASUS | Edited with Gemini)

Black Friday is no longer contained to just one day, extending through the weekend as we head into one more hurrah on Cyber Monday. This gives you some extra time to take advantage of the craziest Windows 11 laptop deals I think I've ever seen in my ten years of covering these events.

I know that a lot of PC users are in a weird limbo state between Windows 10's end-of-life and a new Windows 11 laptop, and I want to make it as easy (and affordable) as possible to make that upgrade.

I picked 7 Windows 11 laptops on sale for less than $500 — in some cases, much less than $500 — from all the major retailers, and I added a couple of honorable mentions at $549 that are just way too good to ignore.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15.6"
Core i3-N305
Save 56% ($250)
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15.6": was $449.99 now $199.99 at Best Buy
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Lenovo's IdeaPad 3i isn't going to win any performance awards, but that's reflected in the bargain price. The Core i3-N305, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB UFS memory will handle light productivity work, especially for younger students tackling homework. Best Buy shows this Doorbuster deal expiring Saturday at midnight.

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HP 15.6" Windows Laptop
Core i5-1334U
Save 49% ($290.99)
HP 15.6" Windows Laptop: was $589.99 now $299 at Walmart
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A Windows 11 laptop for less than $300? HP's 15.6-inch option includes a rather speedy Intel Core i5-1334U processor with 10 cores, paired with 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. The IPS display has a 1080p resolution, and it's touch-enabled. This is a great PC for casual or younger users.

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Dell 15 Laptop
Core i5-1334U
Save 40% ($200)
Dell 15 Laptop: was $499.99 now $299.99 at Dell
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This affordable laptop is quite a little performer thanks to an Intel Core i5-1334U CPU, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. The 15.6-inch display has a 1080p resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, something you don't usually see on laptops this cheap.

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ASUS VivoBook 16"
Core i7-13620H
Save 8% ($40)
ASUS VivoBook 16": was $509.99 now $469.99 at Walmart
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With a thin design, a full keyboard with number pad, and a 16-inch FHD display, this is a laptop made from the start to maximize productivity. It's a great option for casual users thanks to its sub-$500 discount price.

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HP OmniBook 5 16"
Core Ultra 7 255U
Save 51% ($500.99)
HP OmniBook 5 16": was $979.99 now $479 at Walmart
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This laptop, with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255U CPU, 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM, 1TB SSD, and 16-inch touch display with a 2K resolution, is down to an almost unbelievable price thanks to a 51% discount.

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ASUS Vivobook 16
Core i7-1335U
Save 20% ($119.01)
ASUS Vivobook 16: was $609 now $489.99 at Walmart
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This slim 16-inch notebook has a speedy Intel Core i7-1335U CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an FHD+ display with a 60Hz refresh rate. Includes a full backlit keyboard with number pad.

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Dell 14 Plus
Core Ultra 5 226V
Save 50% ($500)
Dell 14 Plus: was $999.99 now $499.99 at Dell
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This Copilot+ PC at 50% off is an outstanding deal for practically anyone who doesn't need a gaming PC. It has an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V CPU, 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM, 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, and a 14-inch display with 2.5K resolution.

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Bonus Black Friday laptop deals under $550

ASUS Zenbook A14
X Plus
Save 45% ($450)
ASUS Zenbook A14: was $999.99 now $549.99 at Best Buy
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ASUS wowed us with its incredibly thin and light Zenbook A14 at launch, and the fact that you can now pick it up for nearly half price is astounding. It has a gorgeous OLED screen, snappy performance, and the battery just keeps going.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch
X Plus
Save 39% ($350)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch: was $899.99 now $549.99 at Best Buy
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Microsoft's latest Surface Laptop is a portable and lightweight productivity powerhouse with the latest Snapdragon X Plus chip, paired with 16GB RAM, 256GB storage, and the best keyboard and trackpad one the market.

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FAQ

When is Black Friday 2025?

Black Friday was on November 28 this year, but the deals are still going strong through the weekend as we await the arrival of Cyber Monday.

When is Cyber Monday 2025?

Cyber Monday lands on December 1, 2025. In past years, it's mostly been a continuation of the best deals that appeared during Black Friday, although there will certainly be some new discounts to check out.

Should I wait for Cyber Monday to buy a new Windows 11 laptop?

I can't say how prices will change for Cyber Monday; some might drop further, and other deals might disappear. In this case, where I'm highlighting sub-$500 laptops, it's hard to imagine these prices dropping any further than they are now.

When does Cyber Monday start at Amazon?

Amazon has already begun moving away from Black Friday branding as we roll into Cyber Monday. There are countless deals on the go, and that will continue until Monday's close.

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Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt
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Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than nine years of experience writing about laptops, PCs, accessories, games, and beyond. If it runs Windows or in some way complements the hardware, there’s a good chance he knows about it, has written about it, or is already busy testing it.

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