Which laptops are cheap and best?

Here are our top 3 picks for the cheapest laptops in 2025: Asus Chromebook CX1 Perfect for lightweight everyday tasks Lenovo Ideapad 3 - Specifications vary on different models, making it an excellent choice for almost anyone HP 250 - With the ninth generation out, you can find the latest and greatest technology at an affordable price

What is the cheapest laptop in South Africa?

The cheapest laptop currently in South Africa is the Proline V146D - It has an I3 Processor, with 128GB storage, making it both affordable and suitable for basic office needs

What is the minimum price for a good laptop?

According to various specialists, the minimum price for a good laptop in South Africa is around R9k. Also keep in mind the specific needs and requirements that you have, as this will influence the pricing.

What do I need to look for in a laptop?

Here are the 5 steps to choosing a laptop: Set a budget - How much do you plan on spending? Think Processor and Graphics wise - What will you be doing with it? Choose a screen size for your needs - Should it be mobile? Tablets can be slow, but some laptops can act as a tablet - Do you require a 2-in-1? Having internet on the go is amazing - Do you require 4G or 5G connection?

Is Lenovo laptop good?

Not every Lenovo laptop is great, but it is quite easy to find a gem in their portfolio and it depends on what you're looking for. Ideapads - Consumer oriented laptops. Thinkpads - The on-the-go choice for business professionals. Thinkbooks - Similar to thinkpads, but more contemporary. "letter"-series - Like the v-series, t-series, these mostly act as more powerful than normal laptops. Yoga - These are your 2-in-1s, your touch-based laptops Legion - Premium gaming

Laptop Specials & Deals

Been looking for a laptop that fancies your style? Let’s dive in and catch you up on our laptop specials! Our pricing is highly competitive.

We update our laptop deals weekly to offer the best selections in South Africa, catering to everyone from students, to business users, even high tech models for our graphic designers, to even the best gamers out there.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 10 AI | U7 165U | 32GB | 512GB SSD | 13″ (2880 x 1920) Touch | Win 11 Pro | 1YR |

SKU: Y6B-00009

R36,352.00Incl. VAT
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Lenovo Thinkpad X9 AI | U7 258V | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 13.3″ (2880 x 1800) 3K 120Hz Touch | Win 11 Pro | 3YR Premium |

SKU: 21Q6001FZA

R37,007.00Incl. VAT
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Dell Pro 16 Plus PB16250 AI | Ultra 7 258V | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 16.0″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ | Win 11 Pro | 3YR ProSupport |

SKU: BTO207_PB16250_EMEA

R37,030.00Incl. VAT
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Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14250 AI | Ultra 5 236V | 16GB | 512GB SSD | 14.0″ (2560 x 1600) QHD+ | Win 11 Pro

SKU: PB142505165125G

R37,099.00Incl. VAT
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Dell Latitude 5450 AI | Ultra 7 165U | 32GB | 512GB SSD | 14.0″ (1920 x 1080) FHD | Win 11 Pro | 3YR ProSupport |

SKU: N015L545014EMEA

R37,122.00Incl. VAT
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HP EliteBook 1040 G11 AI | Ultra 7 155H | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 14.0″ (2880 x 1800) 2.8K 120Hz | Win 11 Pro

SKU: 9G114ET

R37,272.00Incl. VAT
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MSI Katana | I9 14900HX | 16GB | 1TB SSD | 17.0″ (1920 x 1080) FHD | RTX 5070 8GB | Win 11

SKU: B14WGK-229ZA

R37,282.00Incl. VAT
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Lenovo Thinkpad T14s G6 AI | Snapdragon X Elite | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 14.0″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ | Win 11 Pro

SKU: 21N10008ZA

R37,581.00Incl. VAT
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Dell Pro 16 Plus PB16250 AI | Ultra 7 268V | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 16.0″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ | Win 11 Pro

SKU: BTO207PB16250EM

R37,604.00Incl. VAT
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HP elitebook 8 Flip G1i 13 AI | Ultra 7 255U | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 13.3″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ Touch | Win 11 Pro | 3YR Onsite |

SKU: AD3U4ET

R37,604.00Incl. VAT
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 AI | U5 236V | 16GB | 512GB SSD | 13.8″ (2304 x 1536) Touch | Win 11 Pro | 1YR |

SKU: EP2-22183

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HP Elitebook X Flip G1i 14 AI | Ultra 7 258V | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 14.0″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ Touch | Win 11 Pro

SKU: B9ZZ7ET

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Dell 14 Plus AI | Ultra 9 288V | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 14.0″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ Touch | Win 11 Pro

SKU: DB04250_LNL_204

R37,893.00Incl. VAT
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Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 AI | Ultra 9 288V | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 14.0″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ Touch | Win 11 Pro

SKU: DB04250U9321W11P

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HP Spectre x360 OLED | I7 1360P | 16GB | 2TB SSD | 16″ UHD+ Touch OLED | A370M 4GB | Win 11

SKU: HP SPECTRE X360-I7

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Dell Alienware 16 Aurora | Core 7 240H | 16GB | 1TB SSD | 16.0″ (2560 x 1600) QHD+ 120Hz | RTX 4050 6GB | Win 11 Pro

SKU: AC16250C7161W11P

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Microsoft Surface Pro 10 AI | U7 165U | 32GB | 512GB SSD | 13″ (2880 x 1920) Touch | Win 11 Pro | 1YR |

Lenovo Thinkpad X9 AI | U7 258V | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 13.3″ (2880 x 1800) 3K 120Hz Touch | Win 11 Pro | 3YR Premium |

Dell Pro 16 Plus PB16250 AI | Ultra 7 258V | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 16.0″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ | Win 11 Pro | 3YR ProSupport |

Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14250 AI | Ultra 5 236V | 16GB | 512GB SSD | 14.0″ (2560 x 1600) QHD+ | Win 11 Pro

Dell Latitude 5450 AI | Ultra 7 165U | 32GB | 512GB SSD | 14.0″ (1920 x 1080) FHD | Win 11 Pro | 3YR ProSupport |

HP EliteBook 1040 G11 AI | Ultra 7 155H | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 14.0″ (2880 x 1800) 2.8K 120Hz | Win 11 Pro

MSI Katana | I9 14900HX | 16GB | 1TB SSD | 17.0″ (1920 x 1080) FHD | RTX 5070 8GB | Win 11

Lenovo Thinkpad T14s G6 AI | Snapdragon X Elite | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 14.0″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ | Win 11 Pro

Dell Pro 16 Plus PB16250 AI | Ultra 7 268V | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 16.0″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ | Win 11 Pro

HP elitebook 8 Flip G1i 13 AI | Ultra 7 255U | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 13.3″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ Touch | Win 11 Pro | 3YR Onsite |

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 AI | U5 236V | 16GB | 512GB SSD | 13.8″ (2304 x 1536) Touch | Win 11 Pro | 1YR |

HP Elitebook X Flip G1i 14 AI | Ultra 7 258V | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 14.0″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ Touch | Win 11 Pro

Dell 14 Plus AI | Ultra 9 288V | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 14.0″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ Touch | Win 11 Pro

Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 AI | Ultra 9 288V | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 14.0″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ Touch | Win 11 Pro

HP Spectre x360 OLED | I7 1360P | 16GB | 2TB SSD | 16″ UHD+ Touch OLED | A370M 4GB | Win 11

Dell Alienware 16 Aurora | Core 7 240H | 16GB | 1TB SSD | 16.0″ (2560 x 1600) QHD+ 120Hz | RTX 4050 6GB | Win 11 Pro

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FAQs

Which laptops are cheap and best?

What is the cheapest laptop in South Africa?

What is the minimum price for a good laptop?

What do I need to look for in a laptop?

Is Lenovo laptop good?