I evaluated more than twelve laptops in 2025, and here are my top selections for Black Friday.

      A dependable laptop is among the wisest investments you can make. If you've been browsing various websites and online stores for the best laptop deals, I have two of my favorite recommendations for you.

      **Asus ZenBook A14 (45% off)**

      Let’s begin with the Asus ZenBook A14. Typically priced at $999, this elegant laptop is currently available for $550 at Best Buy, reflecting a significant 45% discount from its original price. At this price point, it represents one of the most appealing deals on Windows laptops available.

      One of the lightest Windows laptops on the market, it boasts a stunning metallic design with a distinctive surface texture and an eye-catching color finish. While it aims to compete with the MacBook Air, it certainly offers substantial features.

      The ZenBook A14 provides a far superior (and varied) selection of ports compared to its Apple counterpart, a delightful keyboard, and a stunning visual experience thanks to its 2K OLED display. At the top of the screen is an infrared camera sensor that enables Windows Hello biometric facial recognition.

      Powered by a fast Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor, it is accompanied by 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Our tests showed that this combination performs impressively. Additionally, it functions as a Copilot+ device, meaning it supports a range of on-device AI capabilities.

      The ZenBook A14 also excelled in battery life, comfortably lasting an entire workday. Overall, if you’re looking for a daily driver that combines speed and style, the Asus ZenBook A14 is the top choice at its discounted price of $550.

      **Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (32% off)**

      If you're seeking a more powerful machine that can handle both work and gaming, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is one of the most highly regarded options available. Priced regularly at $1,799.99, it is currently listed at $1,299.99 in the US as part of Black Friday promotions.

      For comparison, this is several hundred dollars less than the M5 MacBook Pro, with numerous significant advantages. It features a sleek chassis with an attractive light strip on the back and a robust overall construction, accompanied by ample ports.

      The highlight is its impressive 3K 14-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it houses a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 270 processor, alongside Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, and a large 1TB SSD.

      At its discounted price of $1,300, this laptop stands out as one of the most powerful options available, making it an essential deal for gaming enthusiasts who need a portable device capable of running games at commendable graphics settings while also handling productivity tasks.