Waiting 5 minutes to start your computer is no longer possible. Periods of sales and promotions are a good opportunity to renew your computer equipment or equip yourself for gaming. These machines are expensive, but you have to admit that a laptop is very practical. Discover our selection of 4 laptops on sale that deserve your attention.
Laptops are essential, whether at work or for studies. Unlike desktop PCs, laptops are easily transported in a laptop backpack, and can even accompany you on vacation. If you are looking for a good laptop, Numerama offers a selection of laptops on sale during the summer sales. You can also consult our guide to the best PCs of 2023 to target your needs and not give in to compulsive buying.
? The best tech promotions are in our special summer 2023 sales guide.
The 4 laptops on sale not to be missed
- Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 at €1,743 instead of €2,199
- Acer Chromebook Flip at €399 instead of €699.99
- Acer Swift EDGE 16″ at €899.99 instead of €1,299
- Apple MacBook Air 13″ at 999 € instead of €1,199
1. Asus ROG Zephyrus M16: the gaming laptop with 20% discount
When you know the price of a good gaming laptop, a discount, however small, significantly lowers the price of the machine. This 16″ Asus ROG Zephyrus, the M16 GU603ZM, offers a 20% reduction on its price, taking it from €2,199 to €1,743 during the sales.
The ROG range is dedicated to machines designed for video games. True gaming PCs par excellence, the ROG Zephyrus M16 is equipped with a powerful processor, the Intel Core i7 12 700H, and an Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, which is efficient although it is not the highest range available. The GPU has 6 GB of video memory and 16 GB of DDR5 are dedicated to RAM. A 512 GB SSD takes care of internal storage. A beautiful 16″ screen completes this technical sheet. Count on a refresh rate of 165 Hz and an FHD + display with a resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels, for fluid images in games. AI and Ray Tracing are also included for image processing and more realistic rendering.
The battery has a capacity of 90 wH and the Asus cooling system is efficient in addition to being rather quiet. You can engage in long gaming sessions without fear of overheating. The Wi-Fi 6 compatibility is significant, especially at this price, and the generous connectivity allows you to connect several peripherals without using a hub.
2. Acer Chromebook Flip: perfect for low-cost office automation
Asus’ Chromebook Flip range is a small, ultra-portable computer designed primarily for performing office tasks and browsing the internet. Darty applies a nice promotion of more than 40% on the C433TA-AJ0042 model and increases it to 399 € instead of 699 € during the sales.
Halfway between the tablet and the laptop, the Chromebook Flips all have this particularity of being able to pivot around an axis to position them as you see fit. The Chromebook Flip C433, here on sale, is aesthetically sober. Its ultra-thin aluminum chassis and its metal frame give it an appreciable high-end air. The 14-inch screen, which has the particularity of being tactile, features a very comfortable bright LCD panel with a very good viewing angle and an FHD display.
Without running triple A games, the ChromeBook allows you to play the multitude of games available on the Google Playstore. This model is equipped with an Intel Core m3-8100Y chip, supported by 8 GB of Ram and 128 GB of storage, sufficient to check emails and watch series in SVOD, but which will show its limits in more demanding tasks. resources.
3 Acer Swift edge 16″ a beautiful OLED screen in a lightweight laptop
The Acer Swift Edge SFA16 Laptop is normally sold for €1,299. As part of the summer sales, it is offered at a price of €899 on the Boulanger site.
With the Swift Edge, Acer offers a laptop with good finishes, despite a frame that is not completely rigid and looks cheap. Its light weight of 1.17 kg is an asset for transporting it easily in a bag. The 16-inch OLED screen offers excellent contrast and very good brightness. Too bad the presence of reflections is sometimes a bit annoying, especially if you use it outdoors. Note that the very thin borders and its 16:10 format promote immersion, whether to watch a film or a series, or to immerse yourself in work.
The Swift Edge comes with the 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 processor, as well as 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD. Performance is generally very good, for its small size. You’ll be able to work smoothly, even with demanding software, and gamers will be able to enjoy Full HD games that run well, as long as you don’t push the graphics to the max. Two USB-C 3.2 gen 2 ports, 2 USB-A 3.2 gen 1 type C ports, an HDMI 2.1 port and a mini-jack socket make up the connection. It is also compatible with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. Finally, the promised autonomy is around 7:30 am, that is to say a good day of use before recharging it.
4 13-inch MacBook Air M1, Apple’s small laptop on sale
Usually sold for €1,199, the MacBook Air M1 is priced at €999 during the sales on the La Fnac site.
The MacBook Air has dimensions of 30.41 × 21.24 × 1.61 cm and weighs 1.29 kg. Apple takes care of the finishes, with an aluminum chassis that offers a good feeling of solidity. Its 13.3-inch Retina screen offers a resolution of 2,560 × 1,600 pixels. The image is excellent, and benefits from good brightness, but with a contrast that is a little behind. Visual comfort is still there, whatever the time of day, thanks to the anti-reflective filter present. Keyboard level, typing is precise and comfortable. The MacBook Air M1 has a 256 GB SSD, 8 GB of RAM, and an 8-core chip. Your applications will run smoothly, and the ultrabook is perfectly suited for professional use.
? Find the full range of Apple laptops in our dedicated guide.
Too bad the integrated webcam only offers a limited resolution of 720p. Apart from performance, the M1 chip allows a very good autonomy of between 10 and 15 hours of use. These qualities make the Apple laptop also ideal for students looking for a compact laptop with good battery life.
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