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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Dell XPS 14 9440 AI | Ultra 7 155H | 16GB | 512GB SSD | 14.5″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ | Win 11 | 1YR Onsite |

SKU: PISTA_MTL_2501_1100_HOM

R44,780.00Incl. VAT
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 | U7 268V | 16GB | 256GB SSD | 13.8″ (2304 x 1536) 120Hz Touch | 5G | Win 11 Pro | Platinum | 1 YR

SKU: EP2-36378

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Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IAX10 AI | U9 275HX | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 16.0″ QHD+ 165Hz | RTX 5070 8GB | Win 11 | 1YR

SKU: 83F3004BSA

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AI | U7 258V | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 14.0″ FHD+ | Win 11 Pro | 3YR

SKU: 21QX00MQZA

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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 Laptop 7 | U7 266V | 32GB | 256GB SSD | 13.8″ (2304 x 1536) 120Hz Touch | Win 11 Pro | Black | 1 YR

SKU: EP2-22308

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 | U7 268V | 16GB | 512GB SSD | 15″ (2496 x 1664) 120Hz Touch | Win 11 Pro | Platinum | 1 YR

SKU: EP2-21445

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Lenovo Yoga 9 OLED AI | Ultra 7 258V | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 14.0″ (2880×1800) Touch | Win 11 Pro

SKU: 83LC003MSA

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MSI Crosshair A16 | R9 8940HX | 16GB | 1TB SSD | 16.0″ (2560 x 1600) QHD+ 240Hz | RTX 5070 8GB | Win 11

SKU: D8WGKG-054ZA

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Dell Pro 14 Premium PA14250 AI | U7 268V | 32GB | 512GB SSD | 14.0″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ | 5G | Win 11 Pro | 3YR PS

SKU: BTO207_PA14250-5G

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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 | U5 236V | 32GB | 512GB SSD | 13″ (2880 x 1920) 120Hz OLED Touch | Win 11 Pro | Platinum | 1 YR

SKU: EP2-20175

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 | U5 236V | 16GB | 512GB SSD | 15″ (2496 x 1664) 120Hz Touch | Win 11 Pro | Platinum | 1 YR

SKU: EP2-21344

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Dell Pro 14 Plus | U7 268V | 32GB | 512GB SSD | 14″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ | Win 11 Pro | 3 YR PS

SKU: BTO217_PB14250_EMEA

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Dell Pro 13 Premium PA13250 AI | Ultra 7 268V | 32GB | 512GB SSD | 13.3″ (2560 x 1600) QHD+ Touch | Win 11 Pro | 3YR |

SKU: BTO208_PA13250_EMEA

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 | U5 236V | 32GB | 512GB SSD | 13.8″ (2304 x 1536) 120Hz Touch | Win 11 Pro | Platinum | 1 YR

SKU: EP2-21019

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 | U7 268V | 16GB | 256GB SSD | 15″ (2496 x 1664) 120Hz Touch | Win 11 Pro | Platinum | 1 YR

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Dell XPS 14 9440 AI | Ultra 7 155H | 16GB | 512GB SSD | 14.5″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ | Win 11 | 1YR Onsite |

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 | U7 268V | 16GB | 256GB SSD | 13.8″ (2304 x 1536) 120Hz Touch | 5G | Win 11 Pro | Platinum | 1 YR

Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IAX10 AI | U9 275HX | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 16.0″ QHD+ 165Hz | RTX 5070 8GB | Win 11 | 1YR

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AI | U7 258V | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 14.0″ FHD+ | Win 11 Pro | 3YR

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

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 | U7 266V | 32GB | 256GB SSD | 13.8″ (2304 x 1536) 120Hz Touch | Win 11 Pro | Black | 1 YR

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 | U7 268V | 16GB | 512GB SSD | 15″ (2496 x 1664) 120Hz Touch | Win 11 Pro | Platinum | 1 YR

Lenovo Yoga 9 OLED AI | Ultra 7 258V | 32GB | 1TB SSD | 14.0″ (2880×1800) Touch | Win 11 Pro

MSI Crosshair A16 | R9 8940HX | 16GB | 1TB SSD | 16.0″ (2560 x 1600) QHD+ 240Hz | RTX 5070 8GB | Win 11

Dell Pro 14 Premium PA14250 AI | U7 268V | 32GB | 512GB SSD | 14.0″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ | 5G | Win 11 Pro | 3YR PS

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 | U5 236V | 32GB | 512GB SSD | 13″ (2880 x 1920) 120Hz OLED Touch | Win 11 Pro | Platinum | 1 YR

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 | U5 236V | 16GB | 512GB SSD | 15″ (2496 x 1664) 120Hz Touch | Win 11 Pro | Platinum | 1 YR

Dell Pro 14 Plus | U7 268V | 32GB | 512GB SSD | 14″ (1920 x 1200) FHD+ | Win 11 Pro | 3 YR PS

Dell Pro 13 Premium PA13250 AI | Ultra 7 268V | 32GB | 512GB SSD | 13.3″ (2560 x 1600) QHD+ Touch | Win 11 Pro | 3YR |

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 | U5 236V | 32GB | 512GB SSD | 13.8″ (2304 x 1536) 120Hz Touch | Win 11 Pro | Platinum | 1 YR

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 | U7 268V | 16GB | 256GB SSD | 15″ (2496 x 1664) 120Hz Touch | Win 11 Pro | Platinum | 1 YR

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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?