Windows 10 officially retired on October 14, and even if you got in on a free extra year of security updates, your Windows 10 PC is on its way out. That means — assuming you want to stick with Windows — you'll need to upgrade to a new Windows 11 PC before long.
For this year's Black Friday, retailers seem to be focusing more than normal on cutting prices on some of our favorite PCs reviewed in the past year. It's the perfect time to upgrade to a new PC, and I've made the shopping part easy by handpicking only the very best deals on the very best Windows 11 laptops.
Your new Windows 11 laptop only gets better with a subscription to Microsoft 365, and during Black Friday, there's no reason to pay full price for personal or family plans.
More Black Friday 2025 — quick links
- All our TOP recommended Black Friday deals: Just the best
- Mini PC deals: up to 47% off tiny PCs
- GPU deals: early price drops on NVIDIA RTX before they go up
- Microsoft Surface deals: save up to $500 on premium PCs
- Xbox accessories: best deals on gadgets for your Xbox Series X|S and PC
- Gaming laptop deals: the best laptops for the best price
- Xbox controllers: our top picks for best controller deals
- ANC headphones: great Black Friday deals on the best ANC headphones
Even more Black Friday deals: - Samsung monitors: the best Samsung display deals we've found
- Walmart: 7 top laptop deals you shouldn't miss
- Retro gaming: handhelds, arcade machines, old school consoles, and more
- Gamer merch: Blizzard’s Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo IV collectibles
- Game keys: 10 PC game codes are even cheaper at Loaded (formerly CDKeys)
- Accessories: Even more PC accessories starting at $17
Black Friday Windows 11 laptop shopping: FAQ
What type of Windows 11 laptop do I need?
Windows 11 laptops come in all shapes and sizes. If you're a more casual user, you shouldn't need much more than a notebook PC with modern performance hardware and a nice screen.
The ASUS Zenbook A14 we reviewed is the best option in that regard, especially thanks to its extreme battery life and ultra-thin design. Dell's 16 Plus is another top option, especially if you'd like a larger display for easier multitasking.
If you're more interested in gaming, I'd recommend checking out the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14. It's one of our favorite gaming laptops here, blending excellent performance with a portable frame.
And, of course, Surface devices are always recommended. They're built to a high standard, they have access to all of the latest AI features in Windows 11, and they have the latest performance hardware from Qualcomm.
Is Black Friday a good time to upgrade to a new Windows 11 laptop?
Absolutely. As you can see from my handpicked deals above, retailers are not being shy this year about slashing prices on the best hardware of the year. With Windows 10 officially retired and the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program only running until 2026 (if you enrolled), the time is right to pick up a new Windows 11 PC.
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