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16GB RAM is the current sweet spot for most Windows and MacBook buyers. Prices and eligibility can change quickly, so use these as checked notes and recheck the retailer before buying.
John Lewis & Partners
£431.99 if 10% My John Lewis code works
A compact 14-inch Copilot+ class Windows laptop with a modern Ryzen AI chip, 16GB RAM and a generous 1TB SSD. Potentially one of the best balanced early launch deals if the John Lewis code still applies.
John Lewis & Partners
£339.99 if 15% My John Lewis code works
A large-screen everyday laptop with the right mainstream basics: 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 16:10 display and a two-year John Lewis guarantee.
Currys
£499 was reported via HS/BLC/student portals
A productivity-focused 16-inch OLED laptop with a capable Intel H-series processor, 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD. The deal is attractive mainly for eligible portal users.
KRCS
£599
A strong-value MacBook option because it has 16GB unified memory at a much lower price than many new MacBook Air configurations, but it is ex-demo rather than sealed new stock.
Currys
£799; extra trade-in value may apply separately
A current-generation MacBook Air at a sensible baseline price. Useful as a safe Apple pick, but trade-in examples should not be treated as guaranteed prices.
Costco UK
£449.99 if £200 checkout reduction applies
A spec-per-pound option with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD, but the screen is basic and the final price depends on Costco checkout/membership details.