There's no faster laptop under $700 than this $560 Core i9 monster with a CPU that rivals the M5 in the $1,099 Apple MacBook Air

Black Friday is nearly here, and we’ve seen several great early deals, including on laptops.

<![CDATA[ <article> <p>Black Friday is nearly here, and we’ve seen several great early deals, including on laptops. One of the best bargains I’ve found so far is a powerhouse laptop that costs less than $560 yet outperforms far pricier machines.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.newegg.com/hasee-x5-15-6-fhd-non-touch-screen-intel-core-i9-12900h-intel-uhd-graphics-16gb-memory-512g-ssd-silvery/p/2WC-004U-00052?Item=9SIC11UKGE3265" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hasee X5 15.6 laptop</a> is now down to $559.99 at Newegg. The laptop runs an Intel Core i9-12900H, a 14-core processor normally found in high performance machines well above this price bracket.</p><p>In <a href="https://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare/6040vs4728/Apple-M4-10-Core-vs-Intel-i9-12900H" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">benchmark tests</a>, this chip matches Apple’s M5 found in the $1,099 MacBook Air on multi-thread benchmarks (Apple's single-thread ones are on another level), you simply won’t find another laptop anywhere near this price that matches it.</p><h2 id="today-39-s-best-hasee-x5-15-6-laptop-deal">Today's best Hasee X5 15.6 laptop deal</h2><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="bb94cfb0-df52-11f1-ad42-7d9ff7f42d52" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="X5 15.6 laptop" data-dimension48="X5 15.6 laptop" data-dimension25="$559.99" href="https://www.newegg.com/hasee-x5-15-6-fhd-non-touch-screen-intel-core-i9-12900h-intel-uhd-graphics-16gb-memory-512g-ssd-silvery/p/2WC-004U-00052?Item=9SIC11UKGE3265" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure " ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1531px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:63.16%;"><img id="ftxjkqedRf5stfHpbiAAZd" name="Hasee X5 15.6 laptop" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ftxjkqedRf5stfHpbiAAZd-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1531" height="967" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class="" /></p></div></div></figure></a><p><strong><a href="https://www.newegg.com/hasee-x5-15-6-fhd-non-touch-screen-intel-core-i9-12900h-intel-uhd-graphics-16gb-memory-512g-ssd-silvery/p/2WC-004U-00052?Item=9SIC11UKGE3265" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="bb94cfb0-df52-11f1-ad42-7d9ff7f42d52" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="X5 15.6 laptop" data-dimension48="X5 15.6 laptop" data-dimension25="$559.99">X5 15.6 laptop: was $799.99 now $559.99</a></strong><br />The Hasee X5 15.6" laptop, now $559.99 (was $799.99), is powered by an Intel Core i9-12900H processor and 16GB LPDDR5 RAM. It features a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, FHD IPS anti-glare display, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2. Crafted in sleek silver metal, it includes a backlit keyboard, privacy shutter, and multiple ports. It also includes a 30-day refund policy and a 12-month warranty for peace of mind.<a class="view-deal button" href="https://www.newegg.com/hasee-x5-15-6-fhd-non-touch-screen-intel-core-i9-12900h-intel-uhd-graphics-16gb-memory-512g-ssd-silvery/p/2WC-004U-00052?Item=9SIC11UKGE3265" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="bb94cfb0-df52-11f1-ad42-7d9ff7f42d52" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="X5 15.6 laptop" data-dimension48="X5 15.6 laptop" data-dimension25="$559.99">View Deal</a></p></div><p>As well as the powerful processor, the laptop comes with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD and an extra M.2 slot for future upgrades.</p><p>The 15.6 inch Full HD IPS display is anti glare, and connectivity includes Wi Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB C, HDMI and a microSD slot. There's a backlit keyboard, 2.0MP webcam with a privacy shutter and a 62.7Wh battery in a design that weighs just 3.86 pounds.</p><p>Build quality is premium thanks to its slim silver metal chassis, and the laptop has a 30-day refund window and 12-month warranty. Yes, it isn't from a major brand, like Lenovo or Dell, but the performance its offers is seriously impressive for the money.</p><p>With nearly half off its original price, a gift card on top, and benchmark numbers that beat far more expensive machines, this is one of the most exciting sub-$450 laptop deals we’ve seen for Black Friday.</p><p>We’ve already requested a unit for review to see how it performs in real world use. </p><p>While you're here, check out our roundup of the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/best-business-laptops" target="_blank">best business laptops</a>, and the <a href="https://www.techradar.com/news/best-laptops-for-video-editing" target="_blank">best laptops for video editing</a>.</p><h3 class="article-body__section" id="section-also-consider"><span>Also consider</span></h3><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="bb94d118-df52-11f1-8396-cbc839fcc7f1" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M5 chip" data-dimension48="MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M5 chip" data-dimension25="$1099.99" href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-2026-MacBook-13-inch-Laptop/dp/B0GR1JTFP8/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure " ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1500px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:60.73%;"><img id="CsEjZaQav9jQL58SDdgWyD" name="apple-2025-macbook-air-13inch-laptop-wit-1ff35da8-ccaa-43cc-8bde-9281fc3bed54.jpg" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CsEjZaQav9jQL58SDdgWyD-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1500" height="911" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class="" /></p></div></div></figure></a><p><strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-2026-MacBook-13-inch-Laptop/dp/B0GR1JTFP8/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="bb94d118-df52-11f1-8396-cbc839fcc7f1" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M5 chip" data-dimension48="MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M5 chip" data-dimension25="$1099.99">MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M5 chip: was $1299 now $1099.99</a></strong><br />The 2026 MacBook Air 13-inch features Apple’s M5 chip, a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, 16GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD. It includes a 12MP camera with Center Stage, Touch ID and a lightweight design in Midnight. It has a long battery life and Apple Intelligence features.<a class="view-deal button" href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-2026-MacBook-13-inch-Laptop/dp/B0GR1JTFP8/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="bb94d118-df52-11f1-8396-cbc839fcc7f1" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M5 chip" data-dimension48="MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M5 chip" data-dimension25="$1099.99">View Deal</a></p></div><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="bb94d190-df52-11f1-be59-43af9107f266" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Aspire Go 15 Laptop" data-dimension48="Aspire Go 15 Laptop" data-dimension25="$549" href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/acer-aspire-go-15-laptop-15-3-wuxga-1920-x-1200-ips-intel-i5-1334u-intel-uhd-graphics-8gb-ddr4-256gb-pcie-gen4-ssd-steel-gray/JJ8V8HCJJ9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure " ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1308px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:79.20%;"><img id="Twr5SPraHYJtETvpJA2Xke" name="Acer Aspire Go 15" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Twr5SPraHYJtETvpJA2Xke-1920-80.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1308" height="1036" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class="" /></p></div></div></figure></a><p>The Acer Aspire Go 15 Laptop features a 15.3-inch WUXGA 1920 x 1200 IPS display, Intel Core i5-1334U processor, Intel UHD Graphics, 8GB DDR5 RAM, and a 256GB PCIe Gen4 SSD. With Windows 11 Home, Wi-Fi 6, and a lightweight 3.7-pound design, it delivers solid everyday performance at an excellent price.<a class="view-deal button" href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/acer-aspire-go-15-laptop-15-3-wuxga-1920-x-1200-ips-intel-i5-1334u-intel-uhd-graphics-8gb-ddr4-256gb-pcie-gen4-ssd-steel-gray/JJ8V8HCJJ9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="bb94d190-df52-11f1-be59-43af9107f266" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="Aspire Go 15 Laptop" data-dimension48="Aspire Go 15 Laptop" data-dimension25="$549">View Deal</a></p></div><div class="product"><a data-dimension112="bb94d208-df52-11f1-8d13-2f6ac26a3d23" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="15 Laptop" data-dimension48="15 Laptop" data-dimension25="$629.99" href="https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-15-laptop/spd/dell-dc15255-laptop/usedc15255hbtshqzj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><figure class="van-image-figure " ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1070px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:72.71%;"><img id="HQR4QLsXo5fiseaKSKdQB6" name="Dell 15 Laptop" caption="" alt="" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HQR4QLsXo5fiseaKSKdQB6-1920-80.png" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1070" height="778" attribution="" endorsement="" credit="" class="" /></p></div></div></figure></a><p><strong><a href="https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-15-laptop/spd/dell-dc15255-laptop/usedc15255hbtshqzj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="bb94d208-df52-11f1-8d13-2f6ac26a3d23" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="15 Laptop" data-dimension48="15 Laptop" data-dimension25="$629.99">15 Laptop: $629.99</a></strong><br />Dell’s 15-inch laptop offers everyday performance at an impressive discount. It features an AMD Ryzen 3 7520U processor with Radeon 610M graphics, 8GB of fast LPDDR5 memory, and a 512GB NVMe SSD. The Full HD 120Hz display provides clear visuals for work or streaming. It’s a solid budget choice for students or home users.<a class="view-deal button" href="https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-15-laptop/spd/dell-dc15255-laptop/usedc15255hbtshqzj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" data-dimension112="bb94d208-df52-11f1-8d13-2f6ac26a3d23" data-action="Deal Block" data-label="15 Laptop" data-dimension48="15 Laptop" data-dimension25="$629.99">View Deal</a></p></div> </article> ]]>