$199.99 Best Buy Asus Core i3 laptop is an absolute megadeal but it won't
last very long

Date:
Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:09:42 +0000

Description:
This is a stunning bargain for anyone looking for a real Core i3 laptop with 8GB of RAM

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You dont go to Amazon to find the best laptop deal for Black Friday weekend - Best Buy sells the Asus Vivobook 14 (in quiet blue) for $199.99 down from $449.99, meaning you save a staggering $250, thats almost 56%.

This laptop is a real winner and has features you'd struggle to get on far more expensive devices. I genuinely think this is the best laptop deal right now - but you will have to be quick as the Black Friday weekend ends in just
a few hours.

You might know Asus from its gaming laptops, monitors, and accessories. However, the Asus Vivobook is more for work than play. For just under $200, you can have a dedicated and relatively powerful device for handling light tasks, studying on campus and watching YouTube at home.

This super-slim laptop is the perfect choice for a student or young professional, with a whole host of fantastic features. The whopping 56% discount makes this perhaps one of the best laptop deals I've seen this Black Friday Weekend too. Its only drawback (128GB storage) can be partly remedied with a small SSD-class USB . View Deal

Let's start with the essentials. The Asus Vivobook 14-X1404 is powered by a 13th generation Intel Core i3-1315U with 6-core and an 11,200 CPUBenchmark score that rivals the Intel Core i7-1250U.

These specs are enough for simpler duties like web browsing or writing papers but will struggle with more demanding apps like PC gaming or video editing.

If you need something a bit more powerful, or would just like to browse your options, take a look at our full list of all the best laptop deals around
this Amazon Big Deal Day .

The CPU is paired with 8GB of DDR4 RAM (which you can upgrade), a replaceable 128GB PCIe 3.0 SSD as well as an Intel Wi-Fi 6 wireless card. I love the 14-inch IPS full HD display with a webcam that has a privacy shutter, a step above what you get in this price range.

The notebook is powered by a 42Whr battery fed by a 45W barrel-type charger which frees the type-C connector.

This Asus Vivobook is also portable thanks to a lightweight build, weighing just over 3lbs and slim NanoEdge bezels that make it easier to fold into a compact form.

Despite its thinness (under 18mm), it still includes two USB-A, USB-C, HDMI and a 3.5mm audio jack. In short, it's an excellent choice for a student or worker who wants a Chromebook-esque laptop for on-the-go.

Now for some weaknesses. It does not have a microSD card slot and its HDMI port is limited to v1.4 (so no 4K video output). More cheap Black Friday laptop deals 16GB laptop under $300 Lenovo Core i5-1335U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD

Core i3, 8GB RAM, 128GB UFS HP Laptop 15

Core 3 100U, 8GB RAM, 512GB Dell 15 laptop DC15250

Core i5-1334U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD HP Laptop 15

Core i5-1334U, 12GB RAM, 256GB Asus Vivobook 14





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