As a brief aside, the Apple Store's usual Black Friday gift card offer is now live through Dec. 2; M2 and M3 MacBooks come with free vouchers worth up to $200. That doesn't beat any of the dollars-off discounts available elsewhere, but it could be a practical option for those enmeshed in the Apple ecosystem.

Microsoft is on a mission to change your perception of premium laptops and it’s doing so by making a compelling case against the MacBook. With the recent launch of the Surface Laptop 2024 series, Microsoft is determined to show that if you’re seeking top-tier power and innovation within the Windows ecosystem,

One huge highlight is the latest Microsoft Surface Laptop at Amazon for $1,099.99 (was $1,299.99). That's a $200 saving off the regular price, but crucially, this is an all-time low for the laptop. Since its launch earlier this year, the laptop has rarely dipped in price until the last few weeks.

AM EST This story has been updated to reflect the kickoff of Black Friday, as well as the latest pricing details on laptops across retailers.Black Friday is the absolute best time for finding good deals on laptops.

This 2024 Microsoft Surface Pro laptop is currently on sale for Black Friday on Amazon, priced at $879 after a significant 27% discount from its original list price of $1,199. On top of that, another model—the Microsoft Surface Pro laptop with 256GB of storage—is available $845, which is a 15% savings from its list price of $999.

The best Black Friday laptop deals include sizable discounts on the M3 Apple MacBook AIr, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, and the Alienware m16 R2.

AM EST This article has been updated with the latest 2-in-1 laptop deals ahead of Black Friday across a variety of retailers. The countdown to Black Friday is well underway, and so are the early deals.