Lenovo slashes more than £115 off 'powerful' laptop in back-to-uni offer

September marks the start of a new academic year for school children and university students. Those either returning to their courses or embarking on their first year can find many offers on Lenovo laptops.

The tech brand is well-regarded for its quality devices and affordable price points. One of the best deals is on the 2024 ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, which is on sale for £483.98, down from £599.98 - a total reduction of £116.

The brand describes it as 'portable and energy efficient', it can be powered up using a fingerprint touch button for security. It has dual-array mics and speakers with Dolby Audio and noise-cancelling audio to ensure users can focus during online lectures.

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The ThinkBook 14 Gen 7 also has a 14-inch screen, 256GB of storage, several ports and slots for connecting external USBs and cables, including an HDMI port. It is available in a timeless Arctic grey colour.

Elsewhere, Currys has £180 off a HP 15.6" Laptop now £349, was £529.99. It has a battery life of up to 10 and a half hours, and a TrueVision HD webcam for call-taking.

Over at Amazon, this Acer Aspire 1 A114-33 is being offered for £144, down from £239. Shoppers get a 12-month Microsoft 365 subscription included in the price, giving access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more.

Turning back to Lenovo's ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, one customer said they were 'absolutely delighted' with it, adding: "The performance, build quality and size of memory make this a great value for money laptop. I've also got a Lenovo V15.

"I think that Lenovo laptops are the best that you can buy in terms of all-around performance and value. I particularly like the ability to configure your laptop directly with Lenovo prior to dispatch."

Another shopper said: "Works like a charm. It's the best value for money without compromising on anything." An additional person liked it but noted downsides, and said: "Powerful laptop package for an excellent price.

"Sleek looking with exceptional performance." Another said: "The laptop has been a decent buy, with decent specs. It comes with serviceable RAM and storage however, the battery life leaves a bit to be desired."

One person wrote: "Great laptop. Perfect for dual booting and running Linux." A final shopper added: "Lovely laptop, fast and stays cool, love the keyboard and style, but too heavy for travel."