Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year. It signals the unofficial start of the holiday buying season for many, highlighted by deep discounts and doorbuster sales that often can only be found during this time of year.
HP’s Black Friday sale is in full swing, and we’ve singled out several of our favorite deals. Whether it’s a new laptop, desktop, monitor or input device, HP likely has something to meet your needs at a great price. With this year expected to be even more hectic than usual due to global supply constraints, it might not be a bad idea to shop early and take advantage of some great offers while they last.
A banger starting at just $514.99
HP’s holiday sales have historically been anchored by a plethora of laptop deals, and this year is no different with bargains across mainstream machines, gaming-focused laptops and business-class portables.
The HP Pavilion 15t-eg100 immediately caught our attention. This portable features a 15.6-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080 resolution) IPS micro-edge display that’s powered by an Intel Core i5-1157G processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics along with 8GB of DDR4 RAM (2x 4GB) and a 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD. It’s a great machine in its base configuration but can be made even better with a couple of upgrades.
The HP Pavilion 15t-eg100 normally starts at $779.99, but with the Black Friday deal, you can grab it for only $514.99. At that price, you could toss in all three of the aforementioned upgrades and still come out with a cheaper-than-usual configuration by $55.
Gaming on the go
As the name suggests, this HP Omen laptop features a 16.1-inch FHD micro-edge display with Intel’s Core i5-11400H processor under the hood. Other base goodies include 8GB of DDR4 RAM, a 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD + 32GB of Intel Optane memory and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 laptop GPU.
Optionally, or perhaps additionally, you could throw down for more memory and / or storage to suit your needs. The HP Omen 16t-b000 starts at $949.99 after instant savings of $150.
Nearly 40 percent off this business-class laptop
Some of HP’s deepest discounts come not in the consumer or gaming categories, but in the business segment. Case in point is the HP EliteBook 840 G8, a 14-inch portable with a FHD IPS display, an Intel Core i7-1185G7 CPU, Intel UHD Graphics and 16GB of DDR4 memory.
Configurations start at $1,755.00, down from $2,925.01.
Portable productivity starting under $180
Powerful laptops certainly have their place, but so do affordable alternatives like Chromebooks. For Black Friday, HP has knocked $200 off the cost of its Chromebook x2, bringing the price down to just $479.99.
Those seeking a bit more flexibility and screen size should consider the HP Chromebook x360. Also marked down to $479.99, this convertible affords a 14-inch FHD touch display with an Intel Core i3 processor and Intel UHD graphics under the hood that’s paired with 8GB of RAM and a 128GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD.
One way to score a high-end graphics card
Standalone high-end graphics cards are virtually unattainable at retail, forcing many to turn to third-party marketplaces and pay overinflated prices. But there’s another alternative that could save you some cash in the long run – a pre-built gaming machine.
Other noteworthy amenities include a WD Black 256GB PCIe NVMe TLC M.2 SSD, a Cooler Master 500W Bronze PSU, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, Windows 11 Home and a respectable looking chassis with a large side panel window. Pricing starts at $849.99 for the base configuration and if you opt for the RTX 3070, it goes up to $1,509.99.
Still, considering standalone RTX 3070 cards are regularly commanding upwards of $1,200 on eBay, this is certainly another route worth considering if you absolutely must have a high-end GPU this holiday season. You could even do it just for the video card and part out the rest of the system to make some of your money back.
Get stunning visuals across a range of sizes and budgets
Buyers typically home in on a few general specs when shopping for a new display including screen size, resolution, refresh rate and price – or any combination of them. HP’s top Black Friday deals spread the love with offerings that should cater to a range of buyers.
If 4K isn’t a necessity, consider HP’s 27mq. This model sports a 27-inch display with a more modest QHD resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 from its IPS panel. It also affords a relatively thin bezel, is height-adjustable and has accommodations for one HDMI 1.4 connection and one VGA connection. Normally $329.99, you can score the HP 27mq for just $239.99 for a limited time.
An honorable mention in the ultra budget department is the HP V24i, a 24-inch FHD IPS display marked down to $149.99 while supplies last.
What’s more, all HyperX accessories are 10 percent off with the purchase of select gaming monitors.
If one is good, two are twice as nice
One of the easiest ways to boost productivity is to add more screen real estate, and with HP’s Black Friday sale, you can do just that by purchasing in pairs and save even more.
The aforementioned HP V24i is already a solid deal at $149.99, but you can spend even less when you bring home two at once for $280.99. The HP V28 4K is also getting in on the bundling bonanza, and you can save nearly $20 more when buying two at once for $540.99 to construct an epic dual monitor setup. Or maybe you’d rather part them out as two separate gifts – the choice is yours.
Level up with HyperX
HP has also slashed prices on several gaming accessories from its recently acquired HyperX line, and it starts with the HyperX Pulsefire Core gaming mouse.
This seven-button wired pointer features a Pixart PAW3327 sensor that boasts speeds up to 220 IPS and a resolution up to 6,200 DPI. It’s backed by a two year warranty with the primary mouse click buttons rated for up to 20 million clicks. At just $19.99 after a 33 percent instant discount, it’s a no-brainer if you’re looking for a quick and easy stocking stuffer.
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