Finding Black Friday laptop deals in Malaysia starts with one number: the official price at the brand's own store. Some marketplace listings are priced above it, so a "discount" is not always a saving. If you only have a minute, our top three picks for 2026 are the Apple MacBook Air M5, the Apple MacBook Neo and the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMES monitor.
Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, November 27, with Cyber Monday on November 30, while Shopee and Lazada save their biggest sales for 11.11 and 12.12. One thing to know this year: Apple raised its Malaysian prices on June 26, 2026, so older launch prices you may have seen no longer apply. Below are eight picks with their current official prices, so you can judge every deal against a fair number.
The list runs in three groups. First, three laptops for study and everyday work.
1. Apple MacBook Neo
Official price RM2,999 in Malaysia (8GB + 256GB) since June; it launched at RM2,499. Apple's new entry-level laptop uses the A18 Pro chip with a 13-inch 500-nit display, up to 16 hours of video playback and a 1.23kg body. To hit its price it drops a few things — no backlit keyboard, and one of its two USB-C ports is USB 2 speed. On Lazada. A good first Mac for students who mostly browse, write and stream.
2. ASUS Vivobook S14
Around RM3,199 for the S3407VA at launch. This 2025 model runs an Intel Core 5 210H with 16GB of DDR5 memory, a 14-inch WUXGA screen and a 70Wh battery, in a 1.4kg body. On Lazada — the listing covers both the S14 and the bigger S16 with Microsoft Office bundled, so check which model and bundle the price is for. A dependable Windows laptop for office work and assignments.
3. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (15IWC11)
Around RM3,199 at Malaysian retailers. The 2026 IdeaPad Slim 3 moves to Intel's new Core Series 3 "Wildcat Lake" chips — the common Malaysian version has a Core 5 320 — with a 15.3-inch 1920×1200 display, 16GB of DDR5 memory and a 512GB SSD. The design is unchanged from last year. On Lazada. Check the exact processor in the listing, as the same model name comes with Core 3, 5 or 7 chips.
Next, two premium machines for people who want thin, fast and long-lasting.
4. Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5)
Official price RM5,499 in Malaysia (16GB + 512GB) since June; it launched at RM4,699 in March. The M5 Air starts with double the storage of last year's model, plus Wi-Fi 7, a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display and up to 18 hours of battery life. On Lazada — at the time of writing the Lazada price was slightly above Apple's own, so compare before you buy. The laptop most people should get if they want a Mac that lasts for years.
5. Microsoft Surface Pro, 12th Edition (13-inch)
Official price RM7,399 in Malaysia (Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16GB + 512GB). Launched here in July, the new Surface Pro uses a 10-core Snapdragon X2 Plus, which Microsoft says is up to 53% faster in graphics than before, with a 13-inch 120Hz touchscreen and up to 15.5 hours of video playback. Note that this version has an LCD screen; the OLED panel is on the pricier X2 Elite model. On Lazada. For people who want a tablet that becomes a laptop.
Finally, gaming and upgrades for your setup.
6. HP Victus 15 (15-fa2743TX)
RM5,711 at HP Malaysia's store, recently on promotion at RM5,099. This gaming laptop pairs an Intel Core i7-14650HX with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (6GB), 16GB of DDR5 memory and a 15.6-inch 144Hz display. The screen covers only about 62.5% of sRGB, so it is fine for games but not for photo editing. On Lazada. A budget-friendly way into 1080p gaming.
7. ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES
Around RM2,400 in Malaysia. A 26.5-inch QHD QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time and 99% DCI-P3 colour, plus two HDMI 2.1 ports for consoles. It is the lower-priced version of ROG's OLED line, without an official HDR certification. On Lazada. One of the most affordable ways to get an OLED gaming monitor.
8. SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
Around RM1,800 on Lazada at the time of writing, depending on the capacity you choose. The newest generation, launched in February 2026, reads at up to 2,000MB/s — about double the older model — with IP65 dust and water resistance and 3-metre drop protection. On Lazada in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB. Check the model number: the older version starts with SDSSDE61 and tops out at 1,050MB/s. Great for backing up photos and moving large files.
When to buy
Three windows matter this season: 11.11 on November 11, Black Friday from November 27 to Cyber Monday on November 30, and 12.12 on December 12. For laptops, always check the brand's own store price first — Apple and HP both sell directly online in Malaysia — and only count a marketplace deal as real when it beats that price after vouchers.
Frequently asked questions
Did Apple prices go up in Malaysia this year?
Yes. Apple raised Malaysian prices for Macs and iPads on June 26, 2026. The MacBook Air M5 went from RM4,699 to RM5,499, and the MacBook Neo from RM2,499 to RM2,999.
MacBook Neo or MacBook Air — which should a student buy?
The MacBook Neo is enough for browsing, writing and streaming, and costs RM2,500 less. Choose the MacBook Air if you need more memory for heavier apps, a backlit keyboard or a longer-lasting machine.
Is an RTX 4050 laptop enough for gaming?
For most games at 1080p, yes, with settings adjusted. If you want high settings in the newest games or plan to stream, look at laptops with a stronger graphics card.
How do I avoid paying more than the official price?
Open the brand's Malaysian online store in another tab and compare the exact model and storage. Marketplace prices are sometimes higher than the official store, even during a sale.
