Black Friday Laptop Deals 2026

Black Friday 2026 Laptop Deals: What to Expect

Black Friday 2026 falls on November 27, and based on the past three years of data, it remains the single best day of the year to buy a laptop. But the landscape is changing — deals now start in early November, and some of the best prices actually hit during the week before Black Friday rather than the day itself. Cyber Monday extends the window through December 1.

Here's what we know from previous years: budget laptops see the steepest percentage discounts (30–50% off), while premium and gaming laptops typically get $150–$300 flat discounts. Apple products have the most predictable deals — MacBooks almost always drop to specific price points during Black Friday, and 2026 should be no different with the M3 MacBook Air likely hitting its all-time low.

How to Prepare for Black Friday Laptop Deals

• Know your target price now: Research the laptop you want and check its current price. Use CamelCamelCamel to see its price history. This way you'll immediately know if a "deal" is actually a good price or just marketing.
• Set price alerts in advance: Use Honey, CamelCamelCamel, or Amazon's built-in wishlist notifications to get alerted the moment your target laptop drops. The best deals sell out in hours, not days.
• Don't wait for Black Friday itself: Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart all start "early Black Friday" deals in the first week of November. Some of these early deals are just as good — or better — than what appears on Black Friday.
• Have a backup pick ready: If your first-choice laptop sells out, having a second option means you won't panic-buy something worse. We'll update this page with live links as deals drop.