Laptop Boxing Day Deals 2026

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Currys Top retailer

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Amazon Top retailer

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John Lewis Top retailer

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Top Boxing Day Laptops deals to watch

Estimates based on previous Boxing Days. We update these once 2026 deals are confirmed.

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Product	Retailer	Expected Price	Discount	Status	Action
MacBook Air M3 (13-inch)	Apple	Around £849 at Boxing Day	10–15% off RRP	Live: Price verified	Get Deal
Dell XPS 15 (OLED)	Currys	Around £1,099 at Boxing Day	20–25% off RRP	Live: Price verified	Get Deal
HP Spectre x360 14	Currys	Around £999 at Boxing Day	25–30% off RRP	Live: Price verified	Get Deal
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro (14-inch)	Amazon	Around £799 at Boxing Day	30–35% off RRP	Live: Price verified	Get Deal
ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED	Amazon	Around £699 at Boxing Day	25–30% off RRP	Live: Price verified	Get Deal
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i (14-inch)	Very	Around £649 at Boxing Day	30–35% off RRP	Live: Price verified	Get Deal

Apple

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MacBook Air M3 (13-inch)

Expected discount: 10–15% off RRP

Expected price: Around £849 at Boxing Day

Apple rarely discounts deeply but Boxing Day is consistently the cheapest moment of the year.

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Currys

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Dell XPS 15 (OLED)

Expected discount: 20–25% off RRP

Expected price: Around £1,099 at Boxing Day

The premium Windows laptop pick — Currys stocks it and typically offers a trade-in bundle.

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HP Spectre x360 14

Expected discount: 25–30% off RRP

Expected price: Around £999 at Boxing Day

Best 2-in-1 on the market; Boxing Day clears the current generation ahead of CES refreshes.

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Amazon

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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro (14-inch)

Expected discount: 30–35% off RRP

Expected price: Around £799 at Boxing Day

The lightest premium Windows laptop — Amazon undercuts the high street here.

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ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED

Expected discount: 25–30% off RRP

Expected price: Around £699 at Boxing Day

OLED display quality at a mid-range price; solid Boxing Day performer.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i (14-inch)

Expected discount: 30–35% off RRP

Expected price: Around £649 at Boxing Day

Very's finance options make this the most accessible premium laptop deal.

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How we chose these Laptops deals

We selected these deals based on:

• Genuine prior-year price history (not inflated "was" prices)
• Brand reliability and product quality
• Retailer reputation for honouring deals and managing returns
• Whether the discount represents an actual annual low, not a return to baseline pricing

We update this page when 2026 deals are confirmed. Read our full editorial policy.

Laptops are not as dramatically discounted at Boxing Day as TVs. The event still produces worthwhile savings, particularly on gaming laptops and MacBooks. Black Friday tends to be stronger overall for laptops, but Boxing Day has its own standout moments. This is especially true as GPU generations turn over and retailers clear older stock heading into spring. If you’ve been watching laptop prices, the Boxing Day window is worth monitoring.

Which retailers have the best laptop Boxing Day deals?

Retailer	Strengths	Typical discount	Notes
Currys	Widest physical selection, gaming range	15–25%	Strong on gaming and mid-range
Amazon	MacBook deals, student picks, bundles	15–30%	Best for Apple and budget Windows
John Lewis	2-year guarantee, premium brands	10–20%	Reliable for MacBook and Surface
Lenovo (direct)	Direct clearance pricing	20–35%	Often beats third-party for Lenovo models

Currys and Amazon are the strongest starting points. Lenovo’s direct Boxing Day sale is worth checking if you’re specifically looking at a ThinkPad or IdeaPad. The direct clearance pricing often undercuts Currys. For Currys-specific gaming laptop ranges, finance options, and click-and-collect availability, see the Currys Boxing Day laptop deals page.

What discounts to expect on laptops at Boxing Day 2026

MacBooks: Apple rarely discounts directly, but retailers do. Based on previous Boxing Days, MacBook Air models in the mid-tier configuration typically get enough of a retailer-led cut to make Boxing Day worth tracking. We’ll confirm 2026 pricing when deals are announced. Gaming laptops: The best category for Boxing Day laptop deals. RTX 4060 and 4070-tier machines see the sharpest cuts as Nvidia’s next generation pushes older models into clearance. Based on previous Boxing Days, mid-tier gaming laptops at this GPU level typically hit their late-season price floor in the Boxing Day window. We’ll confirm 2026 pricing when deals are announced. Student/everyday laptops: Chromebooks and budget Windows machines (Acer Aspire, Lenovo IdeaPad, HP Pavilion) see 20–25% cuts. Less dramatic but consistent. Business laptops: ThinkPads and HP EliteBooks are less frequently discounted at Boxing Day. If you’re buying for work, Lenovo direct is the best option.

Best laptops to look for on Boxing Day

MacBook Air M2 (13”): The consumer pick. Apple’s M2 chip delivers a step-change in performance and battery life. When Boxing Day pushes it meaningfully below standard retail pricing, it becomes one of the strongest mainstream laptop buys outside refurbished stock. Watch Amazon and Currys. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (RTX 4060): The standout gaming laptop value. Compact, well-built, strong GPU for 1080p gaming, and it holds its resale value. Boxing Day is when it dips to its annual price low. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro: A reliable student laptop with a solid build, good display, and a capable AMD Ryzen processor. Lenovo direct usually offers the best pricing. A proper late-December reduction makes it excellent value. HP Spectre x360 (14”): Premium 2-in-1 for creative work. Pen support, OLED display option, excellent build. John Lewis offers a 2-year guarantee that makes it worth the slight premium over Amazon. Acer Chromebook Plus: Best budget option. Google’s Chromebook Plus certification means decent specs (1080p display, 8GB RAM minimum). Ideal for students or light use. Boxing Day usually brings it down into true budget-buying territory.

When do laptop Boxing Day deals start?

Amazon is often earliest. Prime members sometimes get early access from Christmas Eve. Currys launches at midnight on 26 December. John Lewis opens their sale on Boxing Day morning. Lenovo direct typically runs a Boxing Day sale starting 26 December, sometimes with email-exclusive early access for newsletter subscribers. Signing up in advance is worthwhile. Unlike TVs, laptop Boxing Day stock tends to last longer. The urgency to buy at midnight is lower than with large TVs. MacBook headline deals, however, sell through quickly.

Boxing Day vs Black Friday for laptops

Black Friday is generally stronger for laptops. The laptop product cycle aligns more closely with the autumn semester start and pre-Christmas gifting period, which is when retailers run the most aggressive promotions. Boxing Day produces its own standout laptop deals, particularly on gaming machines and MacBooks where retailers are clearing post-Christmas gift stock or making room for spring product launches. Gaming laptops specifically tend to see strong Boxing Day discounts because the GPU generation refresh happens in spring, meaning December/January is when outgoing-gen machines are being cleared.

Expert tips for laptop Boxing Day deals

Know your use case first. “Laptop” covers everything from budget Chromebooks to premium workstations. Before the sale, decide: what is this for? Gaming, student work, creative software, business travel? Your answer determines which spec matters: GPU, RAM, display quality, or battery life. For MacBooks: check the chip generation. An M1 MacBook Air is not the same purchase as an M3. Retailers sometimes discount older stock aggressively. These can be excellent value, but know what you’re getting. For gaming: GPU tier matters more than brand. An RTX 4060 laptop from Lenovo will outperform an RTX 4050 from ASUS in gaming, regardless of branding. Focus on the GPU tier, then look at which brand offers the best value at that tier. Check Lenovo direct alongside retailers. For Lenovo products (ThinkPad, IdeaPad, Legion gaming), the direct site often offers exclusive Boxing Day pricing that Currys and Amazon cannot match. RAM is harder to upgrade than storage. If you’re choosing between two laptops, prioritise the one with more RAM (16GB vs 8GB) over the one with more storage. Storage can be expanded cheaply; RAM usually cannot. Check the price history before buying. Before committing to any laptop deal on Amazon or Currys, verify whether you’re at a historic low or a modest cut from an inflated reference price. Our Boxing Day shopping guide covers the tools we use. The refurb alternative. If your budget is tight, Apple’s Certified Refurbished store and Amazon Renewed listings offer previous-generation MacBooks at prices the Boxing Day sale often cannot match. Worth checking alongside the new deals.

FAQ

Is Boxing Day or Black Friday better for buying laptops? Black Friday is generally the stronger event for laptops, particularly for premium and gaming models. Boxing Day delivers its own deals, especially on gaming laptops where GPU generation cycles push older stock into clearance. If you can only monitor one event, Black Friday is the priority for most laptop buyers. Are laptop Boxing Day deals better earlier on Boxing Day or later in the week? MacBook deals sell through quickly. If one appears at midnight, it won’t last days. Gaming laptops and mid-range Windows machines have more stock depth and deals often persist through Boxing Day weekend. For Apple products specifically, act early. Which retailer is best for laptops at Boxing Day? Amazon for MacBooks and budget Windows. Currys for gaming laptops and physical browsing. Lenovo direct for ThinkPads, IdeaPads, and Legion gaming: their direct Boxing Day pricing regularly beats third-party retailers on their own products. Are laptop Boxing Day deals new price records, or discounts from inflated pre-Christmas prices? Both exist. Check the 90-day price history before buying. Some laptop deals are at a product’s lowest ever price; others are modest cuts from a temporarily raised reference price. Our Boxing Day shopping guide covers the price tracker tools to use. What laptop should I buy for a student on Boxing Day? For Windows: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 or HP Pavilion, which offer reliable performance and decent specs at good late-December value. For lighter use: Acer Chromebook Plus once it drops into budget-buying territory. For creative work with a bigger budget: MacBook Air M2 when retailers give it a meaningful Boxing Day cut.