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.

The best Black Friday Windows laptop deals at Antonline knocks dollars some of our favorite machines. Right now, you can get the Asus TUF Gaming A14 for $1,399 ($300 off) — an excellent discount on this Laptop Mag Editor's Choice Award-winning laptop.

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,