Walmart is selling a $940 laptop for just $499 during its early Black Friday sale

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Why we love this deal

Year after year, there are a ton of new great gift ideas that hit the market, ready to be wrapped and opened by friends and family. But there are always classics that sit at the top of a lot of people's wishlists, and it seems like no category is bigger than electronics. Whether you're a young kid itching for your first cell phone, or an adult who has been wanting score a new laptop for personal use, the holiday season is a great time to score the electronics you've been hoping to get your hands on all year long — especially because of the amazing Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales that make it easier than ever to get Bluetooth headphones, speakers, computers, and other electronics at an awesome price. And with early Black Friday deals at a variety of your favorite stores, you can get exactly what you want even sooner than expected. 

Right now, Walmart is selling the HP Omnibook 5 16-Inch Laptop, which originally retails for $940, for just $499. Take advantage of this over 45% discount for a limited time before others beat you to it. 

HP Omnibook 5 16-Inch Laptop, $499 (was $940) at Walmart

Why do shoppers love it?

The days of dealing with a slow, lagging computer are a thing of the past, especially with this model. Built with a powerful advanced micro device (AMD) Ryzen AL 7 350 processor, which, in layman's terms, is a new, high-performance processor that's great for gaming and content creation, you can easily do everything you need quickly — no need to deal with buffering. Combined with 50 NPU TOPS for quick and advanced AI processing and Copilot+ PC capabilities, users have access to a powerful machine that has incredible speed, battery life, and efficient AI and other work capabilities. And because the laptop includes the HP AI Companion, which works when you're both online and offline, users can get an analysis of personal files, PC control with a Perform assistant and additional device support whenever they need it. 

The laptop has 512 GB data storage and is equipped with a 16 GB LPDDR5x random-access memory (RAM) which makes multitasking, and switching between files and pages quick and easy. It also allows the laptop to have an extended battery life, offering up to 14 hours and 45 minutes of video playback on a single charge. With all those features, it's almost unbelievable how sleek and compact the laptop itself actually is. Made of recycled plastic and metal, the 16-inch screen with 1920 x 1200 is large enough, and clear enough, to type, read, and even video chat with ease, but it's not overly big to the point where storing it or carrying it in a bag for on-the-go use is a challenge. 

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The laptop has Windows Hello facial recognition as an alternative to using a password or pin to login, and is backed by Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth support to keep you connected when needed. Not only is this a special early Black Friday Deal, but for a limited time, the purchase of this HP laptop also comes with additional offers for up to four months free Apple Music and Apple Arcade use, and up to three months free Apple TV+ use. 

Details to know

• Dimensions: This laptop has a 16 inch screen.
• Battery life: On a full charge, the battery lasts for almost a full 15 hours.
• Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty.

Shoppers call this laptop a "tried and true", saying you can see and feel how high-quality the product is, and they appreciate how simple it is to set up. The battery life is as excellent as advertised, and the display and sound quality is phenomenal. Shoppers find that multitasking and working in multiple tabs is easy to do, and that there's never any slow service or speed issues when tackling multiple things at once. 

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You yourself might not need a laptop, but we're sure that there's someone on your list who has the HP Omnibook 5 16-Inch Laptop or something similar at the top of their list. Get a great gift for a friend or family member at a great price before the Black Friday sales come to a close.