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These launch candidates are built from retailer-page research. Recheck live price, stock and voucher terms before buying.

Copilot+StudentLightweight Needs final voucher recheck

ASUS Vivobook 14 Copilot+

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.

CPUAMD Ryzen AI 7 350
RAM16GB
Storage1TB SSD
Screen14in WUXGA, matte, 300 nits, 60Hz
EverydayHome office16GB RAM Needs final voucher recheck

ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605

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.

CPUAMD Ryzen 5 150
RAM16GB
Storage512GB SSD
Screen16in WUXGA 1920x1200, matte, 300 nits
OLEDProductivity16GB RAM Eligibility caveat

ASUS Vivobook 16 OLED

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.

CPUIntel Core i5-13420H
RAM16GB DDR4
Storage1TB SSD
Screen16in OLED, 1920x1200, glossy, 300 nits, 95% DCI-P3
MacBookEx-demo16GB RAM Condition caveat

MacBook Air M2 16GB ex-demo

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.

CPUApple M2 8-core CPU
RAM16GB unified memory
Storage256GB SSD
Screen13.6in Liquid Retina with True Tone
MacBookApple M4Lightweight Trade-in caveat

MacBook Air 13 M4

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.

CPUApple M4 10-core CPU
RAM16GB unified memory
Storage256GB SSD
Screen13.6in Liquid Retina, 2560x1664, 500 nits
EverydayCostco16GB RAM Checkout/membership caveat

ASUS Vivobook 15 Core 7

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.

CPUIntel Core 7 150U
RAM16GB
Storage1TB SSD
Screen15.6in Full HD IPS, 60Hz, 250 nits, 45% NTSC
Budget8GB RAM14-inch Budget caution

Acer Aspire Lite 14

Very

Only compelling if the code price is live

A cheap 14-inch Windows laptop for light use only. It should be presented as an entry-level option, not a bargain for everyone.

CPUIntel Core 3 N355
RAM8GB
Storage256GB SSD
Screen14in WUXGA 1920x1200 IPS