Best Laptops in Australia: November & Black Friday Deals

With Black Friday arriving ahead of schedule, Australian shoppers have a prime opportunity to upgrade their aging Windows 10 systems with exceptional laptop deals across various categories. This month’s rankings reflect significant price shifts, elevating models offering outstanding value while pushing full-priced options further down the list. Lenovo emerges as a clear standout in November, though compelling offers are available from multiple manufacturers covering ultraportables, convertibles, and gaming machines. Our updated Top 40 Laptop Rankings will continue evolving as additional retailers launch promotions.

Price: $1,899 – A substantial price reduction returns this versatile ultraportable convertible to the number one position.

The Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (Gen 10) initially claimed our top spot on October 8, 2025. These Yoga models deliver impressive performance with highly customizable configurations. Essentially matching the second-ranked slim model in design, the Yoga 7i adds a flexible hinge for tablet-mode functionality. Our review unit featured a 14-inch display and Intel Lunar Lake processor, supported by numerous accessory options.

An AMD variant called the Yoga 7 2-in-1 also receives heavy discounts. While its processor delivers slightly more power, it sacrifices approximately 11 hours of battery life compared to the Lunar Lake model’s remarkable 27-hour endurance. This represents outstanding value with over $1,200 in savings during the current promotion.

Price: $1,899 – Nearly flawless for business and productivity tasks when purchased on special.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (Gen 10) earned our best laptop designation on October 9, 2025. While we were thoroughly impressed with Lenovo’s convertible offerings, their traditional clamshell counterpart briefly overtook them in October due to more attractive pricing. The positions have reversed again this month.

This latest 14-inch model incorporates Intel’s Lunar Lake architecture and features a stunning OLED display. As an exceptional ultraportable, it delivers nearly 22 hours of battery life alongside robust construction that handles light gaming. The current $1,200 discount makes this an irresistible proposition.

Price: $1,199 – Business-grade ultraportable endurance meets an astonishing price point.

The MSI Prestige 14 Ai Evo C1MG secured our top rating in November 2024. Initial skepticism about its larger 14-inch footprint quickly faded upon discovering its Core Ultra 5 processor outperforms newer Lunar Lake models in rendering tasks. Its massive 90Wh battery achieved exactly 24 hours in our PCMark 10 Modern Office benchmark, complemented by a vibrant matte display that eliminates reflections.

Built to business standards, this laptop undergoes more rigorous durability testing than consumer models, making it ideal for mobile professionals. While lighter and more powerful alternatives exist, the Prestige’s current $1,199 price represents extraordinary value for a premium machine.

Price: $4,599 – A legendary gaming laptop returns to dominance.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (Gen 10) collected both our Best Laptop and Best Gaming Laptop awards on June 29, 2025. Despite its delayed Australian arrival, it briefly held all our top honors before Lenovo’s early Black Friday deals propelled it back to gaming supremacy.

Its striking aesthetics come with the minor inconvenience of being a fingerprint magnet. Packed with features and excellent ergonomics, it ranks among the most powerful premium gaming systems available. Portability remains its only limitation, but the current $1,600+ discount makes this compromise worthwhile.

Price: $1,497 – An exceptional laptop returns to Australian shores.

Acer Swift Edge 16 remains a personal favorite that we occasionally use as our primary machine. Supply constraints previously removed it from our rankings, but updated models featuring AMD’s Ryzen 7 8840U processor have now returned.

The processor provides strong ultraportable performance, but the magnificent 120Hz UHD OLED HDR display truly distinguishes this device. Remarkably lightweight at 1.25kg despite its 16-inch dimensions, its November price collapse has significantly improved its ranking position.

Price: $6,999 – Unmatched performance in an 18-inch gaming powerhouse.

The MSI Raider A18 HX A9W serves as the ultimate desktop replacement for those prioritizing performance over portability. This AMD-powered beast aced every performance test we administered, redefining what’s possible in mobile gaming.

Our review configuration featured Nvidia’s top-tier RTX 5090 GPU, explaining the premium pricing, though more affordable versions with less powerful graphics are available. The ongoing $3,000 November discount makes this formidable machine more accessible.

Price: $3,899 – Quality mid-range gaming still available this month.

MSI’s Crosshair 16 HX AI earned both our Best Laptop and Best Gaming Laptop awards on June 6, 2025. As one of the first models featuring Nvidia’s 50-Series GPUs and Intel Arrow Lake processors to reach Australia, it delivers excellent value without the premium features of costlier competitors.

Key specifications include an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and Nvidia RTX 5070 graphics paired with a rapid 240Hz 16-inch display. While its chart position has dipped due to less aggressive discounting, we anticipate improved promotions later this month.

Price: $5,497 – HP’s flagship gaming laptop delivers premium performance.

The HP Omen Max 16 rightfully sits atop HP’s gaming lineup. Our 16-inch review unit combined an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with top-tier Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics, though an RTX 5080 configuration saves approximately $1,000.

Its excellent OLED panel features a 240Hz refresh rate, while ergonomics and features meet premium expectations. A recent $500 price reduction has improved its ranking position.

Price: $2,099 – Lenovo’s second-tier gaming option presents compelling value.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 has historically punched above its weight. This latest iteration presents a mixed package, retaining its office-friendly gaming capabilities while replacing the previous Mini-LED display with a very good albeit inferior alternative.

Battery life now reaches 8 hours – a meaningful improvement – and the keyboard excels, though speaker quality disappoints. Our review sample featured an Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU and Nvidia 4070 GPU. Lenovo’s early Black Friday promotions provide over $1,000 savings on latest-generation models, dramatically improving its ranking.

Price: $2,799 – Dual award winner for business and portability.

The Dynabook Portégé Z40L-N carries forward the legacy of Toshiba’s original ultraportables from the 1990s. Now under Sharp’s ownership, this business-focused 14-inch notebook offers benefits beyond corporate environments.

Its matte display eliminates reflections while incorporating traditional mouse buttons. Weighing just 1.09kg and exceeding 24 hours in battery testing, it comfortably earns our Best Portable Laptop designation.

Our complete Top 40 Laptop Group Test Rankings provide comprehensive comparisons across all categories.

(Source: ITWire Australia)