Shop laptops starting from $179 in Lenovo's Black Friday sale. Over 300 builds are discounted, including over 150 touchscreen laptops (57 convertible), and 25 Nvidia RTX-equipped gaming laptops. (Note that many items require promo codes to get their listed price, as noted on the sale and product pages.) Shop Now at Lenovo
That's a savings of $450. Buy Now at Best Buy
- 13th Generation Intel Core i5-13450HX 3.4GHz Raptor Lake 10-core CPU
- 15.6" 1080p display
- 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
Gaming laptops start from $780, and desktops from $1,125, in Lenovo's Black Friday sale. With RAM prices notoriously skyrocketing, this is a great way to avoid overpaying right now. Each PC features an Nvidia RTX 5000-series GPU. (PCs with 8GB GPUs start from $780, and ones with 16GB GPUs start from $1,650.) Shop Now at Lenovo
Shop student laptops from around $160, gaming laptops from $750, plus business laptops. We've pictured the Asus Vivobook 13th-Gen i5 Laptop for $429.99 (low by $66). Shop Now at Amazon
It's $451 off, the lowest price we could find, and a great deal on an HP gaming laptop. Buy Now at Walmart
- 13th Generation Intel Core i5-13420H 3.4GHz Raptor Lake quad-core CPU
- 15.6" 1920x1080 FHD 144Hz IPS Display
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB graphics
- 16GB RAM & 512GB SSD
- Windows 11 Home
- Model: A2BZ9UA#ABA
That's the best price we could find by $10. Buy Now at B&H Photo Video
- Intel Core 7 240H 2.5GHz 10-Core CPU
- 16" 1920x1200 180Hz IPS display
- 32GB RAM; 512GB SSD
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 8GB Graphics
- Windows 11 Home
- Model: ANV16-72-73VJ
Save $300 on this smartly-equipped gaming laptop. Buy Now at Dell Technologies
- 13th Generation Intel Core i7-13650HX 3.6GHz Raptor Lake 14-core CPU
- 15.6" 1920x1080 FHD G-Sync display
- 16GB RAM & 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GPU
You'd pay $2,200 at Best Buy. Buy Now at eBay
- 13th generation i9-13980HX 2.2GHz 24-Core CPU
- 18" 2560x1600 240Hz IPS display
- 16GB RAM; 1TB NVMe SSD
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GPU
- Windows 11 Home
- Model: G814JI-CS94
A brand new one of these is closer to $1,000 elsewhere today. Buy Now at eBay
- 5th-Gen. AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS 3.3GHz 6-core CPU
- 15.6" 1920x1080 (1080p) 144Hz display
- 16GB RAM & 512GB SSD
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GPU
- Windows 11 Home
- Model: NH.QPEAA.002
Best Buy has Acer laptops discounted for Black Friday with prices starting at $199.99. The pictured Acer Nitro V ANV16-72-541D 16" Intel Core 5 Gaming Laptop is $949.99 and features a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050. Buy Now at Best Buy
Apply promo code "EARLYHOLIDEAL" to get an extra $150 off orders of $500 to $750, an extra $25 off $750 to $1,000, an extra $40 off $1,000 to $2,000, or an extra $100 off $2,000 or more. (It stacks with the promo codes that are already required on many of these laptops and desktops.) Some exclusions apply. Shop Now at Lenovo
It's a $550 price drop on this 2025 Lenovo gaming laptop release. Buy Now at Walmart
- AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor
- 15.1" OLED display with 165 Hz refresh rate
- 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card
- Windows 11
- Model: 83M00001US
That's $28 under our April mention and the best deal we could find, also by $28. Buy Now at eBay
- 6th-Gen. AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS 4.0GHz 8-core CPU
- 15.6" 1920x1080 (1080p) 144Hz display
- 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GPU
- Windows 11 Home
- Model: BRAVO15C7226
That's $1,511 less than you'd pay directly from Lenovo for this mobile gaming rig. Buy Now at B&H Photo Video
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-Core CPU
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GPU
- 16" 2560x1600 display
- 32GB RAM; 2TB storage
- Windows 11 Home
- Model: 83F50052US
Prices start at $900 on these gaming PCs. We've pictured the Alienware 16 Aurora Core 7 240H 16" Gaming Laptop w/ 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD & Nvidia RTX 5050 for $900 ($200 off). Shop Now at Dell Technologies
That's the best deal we could find on this build and a solid price for these specs. Buy Now at Dell Technologies
- Intel Core 7 Processor (Series 2) 240H (24MB cache, 10 cores, 1.80 to 5.20 GHz P-Core)
- 16", WQXGA, 120Hz, 300 nit display
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 6 GB GDDR6
- 16GB RAM DDR5 and 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
- Windows 11 Home
That's a $310 savings on this gaming laptop. Buy Now at eBay
- 5th-Gen. Ryzen 5 7235HS 4-Core 3.2GHz CPU
- 15.6" 1920x1080 (1080p) 144Hz G-Sync display
- 12GB RAM & 512GB SSD
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GPU
- Windows 11 Home
- Model: 83JC00GKUS
There are over 30 gaming laptops discounted as part of the Early Black Friday Sale at Newegg. You will save on deals from HP, Lenovo, ASUS, and more. Prices start as low as $370. Everything ships for free. Shop Now at Newegg
Gaming laptops start from $1,100, and desktops from $1,550. We've pictured the Alienware 16 Aurora Core 9 270H 16" 120Hz Gaming Laptop w/ 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD & Nvidia RTX 5060 for $1,430 ($318 off). Shop Now at Dell Technologies
Shop 19 options. Plus, promo code "BUYMORELENOVO" takes an extra $15 off $500, $25 off $750, $40 off $1,000, or $100 off $2,000 (not valid on clearance). We've pictured the Lenovo LOQ 13th-Gen. i7 15.6" Gaming Laptop w/ Nvidia RTX 4050 for $585 after the code ($445 off). Shop Now at Lenovo
Gaming Laptops: The Basics
Buying a laptop specifically for gaming can be a daunting task. High-powered machines can be pricey! But depending on what you want to play, you might not need one of those workhorses. The most important thing you need to consider when purchasing a gaming laptop — aside from budget, of course — is "what kind of games will I be playing?"
Once you know that, you can begin shopping around for the best gaming laptop deals out there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good laptop for gaming?
There are a number of things to consider when purchasing a gaming laptop, but as a general rule of thumb, Alienware and Razer both make notable gaming laptops.
Are gaming laptops worth it?
You don't have to spend a fortune on a gaming laptop. Depending on the games you want to play, you can absolutely stick with a budget machine. Things like Minecraft or indie games can run on more basic machines easily.
What are good cheap laptops for gaming?
“ Cheap” is a relative term. While you can probably get away with spending $500 on a budget machine for games like Minecraft and indie titles that are less intensive, anything with "gaming" in the name will probably set you back at least $900.
Are gaming laptops good for everyday use?
Gaming laptops can definitely be used for everyday tasks, and can be good for them. At the same time, we advise not buying an expensive gaming laptop if all you need is a budget machine for everyday use.
Are gaming laptops better than normal laptops?
Gaming laptops are very different from "normal" laptops in that they're specifically designed to deliver high powered performance for PC games. This could come in the form of graphics cards, SSDs, and a better resolution, all of which are typically unnecessary in a "normal" everyday laptop.
What Makes a Good Gaming Laptop?
When all is said and done, a gaming laptop is different from a normal laptop in four key ways:
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A Discrete graphics card
- A built-in GPU means your laptop simply can’t handle more graphics-intensive games.
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More RAM
- 8GB may be enough for a work laptop, but you need at least 16GB for a gaming rig.
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SSD Storage
- A traditional hard drive is much slower, leaving you waiting and waiting for games to load.
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Accessories
- For the best experience, you should definitely get a gaming mouse.
- A cooling pad if your laptop runs very hot.
- You may want a second monitor to display your games in all their glory.
What are the Most Popular PC Games to Play on a Gaming Laptop?
Gamers don't have to settle for highly rated point-and-click adventures to play games on a laptop these days! There are plenty of options that cater to a variety of tastes that won't have your laptop running hotter than a sauna.
- Cuphead
- Stardew Valley
- Untitled Goose Game
- The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim
- Broken Age
- Half-Life 2
- Civilization V
- The Sims 4
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