Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals 2024: what to expect this year

Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals
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Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals routinely offer some of the year's lowest prices on top shelf rigs and budget starter models alike. That means you can score yourself a serious discount on a substantial setup should you time your purchase right. 

Last year we saw some particularly stunning offers in the low end of the price range. Gigabyte came through with RTX 4060 configurations at well under $800 and even some of the best gaming laptops on the market were taking part as well. The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, Razer Blade 15, and Lenovo Legion Pro 7 were all heavy hitters last November. 

We expect similar movement in 2024, and since this year hasn't unveiled any brand new GPU models (yet), those prices could fall even further. Of course, Black Friday gaming laptop deals are going to offer the vast majority of discounts - and we do see some of the biggest offers running off the shelves before the second sale hits. Between this and last year's crop of rigs, though, Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals could be better than ever. 

What to expect from Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals in 2024

Acer Nitro 5

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There are going to be plenty of cheap Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals on offer this year; the likes of the MSI Katana, Acer Nitro 5, and HP Victus models always get their prices slashed during November. Because they tend to be good all-rounders in terms of specs (if somewhat middle-of-the-road), we'd recommend giving them a look should you need a budget option. They won't power through modern games on high settings, but many are fitted with an RTX 4050 or RTX 4060 card which can net you solid performance for under $800 / £800. 

It's always worth keeping an eye out for more expensive brands as well. Razer laptops like the Blade 16 or Alienware laptops such as the Alienware M16 will be some of the most tempting options from last year if and when they move into more affordable territory; they're truly fantastic but often sit far outside many shoppers' price range, so any reduction is big news.

Alienware M16 gaming laptop from the side

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If you're after something at the top of the range, we're expecting 2024's iterations of the Alienware M18, Asus ROG Strix Scar 18, and potentially even the Razer Blade 18 offering up some new record low prices. These 18-inch beasts nearly spent a year on the shelves and are already primed for discounts. The cheapest of these 2024 gaming laptops is going to be the M18, which already carries a lower MSRP. If, however, you're after a desktop-based device, we'd recommend checking out Cyber Monday gaming PC deals for better value than an 18-inch laptop. 

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop on wooden table

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Shooting straight down the middle, though, we'd recommend keeping a very close eye on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. This is a fantastic machine - our favorite 14-incher overall - and is primed to take some serious discounts in 2024. Last year we saw an RTX 4060 configuration drop to just $1,099 over Black Friday, only nudging slightly back up the price scale to $1,199 in Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals. Considering this is such a popular gaming laptop that does well during these annual sales every year we're holding out for some similar discounts in the US.

Not only that, but now that RTX 30-Series GPUs have spent another year as the oldies, we're seeing prices falling even further than they did in previous Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals already. An RTX 3080 laptop, for example, was a record-breaker at $1,799 - but we saw machines dropping as far as $1,399 in 2023. We'd recommend keeping an eye on MSI for these kinds of discounts later this year, but even some of the best Asus gaming laptops can run into these kinds of numbers these days. 

FAQ

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When will Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals begin?

Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals kick off on December 2, 2023, however, we do often see retailers continuing their Black Friday offerings throughout the weekend and rolling them into one come the next week.

Where will the best Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals be?

We'll be scouring the web for the best Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals as soon as they land, but if you're going it alone this year, these are the retailers we'll be watching the most.

US

Amazon: Traditionally the best for variety and sudden deals
Dell: Offers a surprisingly good variety of reductions
Walmart: Good for mainstream gaming laptop deals and cheaper brands
Newegg: Provides the best variety of gaming laptop deals
Best Buy: Great for savings on the biggest brands

UK

Amazon: Excellent for range and reliably good price cuts
Box: Loads of variety on the best makes
Currys: Home to some great reductions and bundles
Dell: A big variety of discounts are available throughout Cyber Monday
Laptops Direct: Heavy savings and some record low prices expected

Should you wait until Cyber Monday to buy a gaming laptop?

If you're considering buying a gaming laptop before November's sales we'd recommend against pulling the trigger until at least the start of the month. Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals will likely outperform everyday sales, but we are seeing more and more discounts landing earlier in the year. Retailers have been kicking off their holiday sales from the start of November, with some solid savings. If you spot a price you like it's worth jumping on - there's no guarantee prices will return over the main event. 

Is it better to buy a gaming laptop on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

If you are waiting for the big sale, we'd recommend jumping in on Black Friday. Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals can still offer a nice saving but they often don't perform at the same level as Black Friday itself. This is a sale for those who missed out, or didn't quite find what they were looking for the first time around - we generally don't see waves of new discounts hitting the shelves. 

Some models may reduce a little in price over the weekend, if retailers had higher hopes or if a price-match war breaks out but this is quite rare. We'd recommend against holding out for Monday, though - you're far more likely to find a particularly strong offer during the main event. 

Last year's best Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals in the US

Gigabyte G5 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,099.99 $749.99 at Best Buy
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Gigabyte G5 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,099.99 $749.99 at Best Buy
Save $350 - This was a stunning offer for anyone after a cheaper gaming laptop last Cyber Monday. Best Buy's $300 discount on the Gigabyte G5 made it unbeatable in this configuration, dropping it all the way down to $749.99. 

Specs: Intel i7-12650H | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 144Hz FHD display

Dell G15 15.6-inch RTX 4050 gaming laptop | $1,199.99 $799.99 at Dell
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Dell G15 15.6-inch RTX 4050 gaming laptop | $1,199.99 $799.99 at Dell
Save $400 - If you were after an entry level device but still want the latest generation components, Dell had you covered last year. After competing with Amazon's Big Deal Days event, the retailer slashed $400 off this RTX 4050 Dell G15. That left us with a fantastic $799.99 final price - one we hadn't seen on a new generation device before. 

Specs: AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Nvidia RTX 4050 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 165Hz 1080p display

Acer Nitro 5 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,299.99 $999.99 at Amazon
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Acer Nitro 5 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,299.99 $999.99 at Amazon
Save $300 - This Acer Nitro 5 hit a brand new record low price over the weekend between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, dropping below $1,000 for the first time ever. Previous discounts had stuck to a $1,249.99 position for most of the previous few weeks, save for a brief dip down to around $1,150 in September. 

Specs: Intel i7-12650H | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 144Hz FHD display

Asus TUF 15.6-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $1,399.99 $979.99 at Best Buy
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Asus TUF 15.6-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $1,399.99 $979.99 at Best Buy
Save $420 - If you were after the power of an RTX 4070 GPU you weren't going to find it much cheaper than this. Best Buy had a fantastic $420 discount on the already well priced Asus TUF F15 model, dropping the affordable rig down to just $979. We usually see these kinds of machines at $1,199.99 at best. 

Specs: Intel i7-12700H | Nvidia RTX 4070 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 144Hz FHD display

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,599.99 $1,199.99 at Best Buy
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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,599.99 $1,199.99 at Best Buy
Save $400 - This was one of our favorite Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals - a record low price on one of the most popular rigs around. You could find the <a href="https://www.gamesradar.com/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-2023-review/" data-link-merchant="gamesradar.com"">Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 in an RTX 4060 configuration for just $1,199.99 last year. That was the best we'd seen on this rig.

Specs: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 165Hz QHD display

MSI Katana 17.3-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $1,399 $1,199 at Newegg
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MSI Katana 17.3-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $1,399 $1,199 at Newegg
Save $200 - It's not everyday you come across an RTX 4070 machine for $1,199 but this MSI Katana was already well priced.  We almost never see machines with next gen components and 32GB RAM for this price, so it was one of our favorite Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals last year.

Specs: Intel i7-13620H | Nvidia RTX 4070 | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 144Hz FHD display 

MSI Vector GP68HX RTX 4080 gaming laptop | Alan Wake 2 | $2,099 $1,599 at Newegg
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MSI Vector GP68HX RTX 4080 gaming laptop | Alan Wake 2 | $2,099 $1,599 at Newegg
Save $500 - An RTX 4080 GPU for under $1,600? That was a particularly enticing offer, even if you were picking up a 144Hz FHD display and an older 12th generation Intel processor. Still that was all excellent value considering Newegg was bringing this machine down to just $1,599. 

Specs: Intel i9-12900H | Nvidia RTX 4080 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 144Hz FHD display 

Razer Blade 14 14-inch RTX 3080 Ti gaming laptop | $3,499.99 $1,799.99 at Best Buy
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Razer Blade 14 14-inch RTX 3080 Ti gaming laptop | $3,499.99 $1,799.99 at Best Buy
Save $1,700 - If you were going all in on power and didn't need an RTX 40-Series at the helm, this Razer Blade 14's record low price came in handy. There was bags of value in this slimline luxury form factor, and considering Razer Blade laptops rarely lose this much off the price this was an offer we wouldn't miss

Specs: AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 165Hz QHD display

Last year's best Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals in the UK

MSI Cyborg 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | £1,299 £799 at Currys
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MSI Cyborg 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | £1,299 £799 at Currys
Save £500 - This was among the cheapest RTX 4060 gaming laptop deals we were seeing in the UK last year, and a £500 discount at Currys netted you an MSI Cyborg rig with a 12th gen i7 processor and plenty of RAM and storage to go with it. 

Specs: Intel i7-12650H | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 144Hz FHD display

Lenovo LOQ 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | £1,349 £999 at Currys
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Lenovo LOQ 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | £1,349 £999 at Currys
Save £350 - You were saving £350 on this Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop at Currys last year, dropping the RTX 4060 configuration down to just £999. That was perfect for anyone after a solid mid-range build with plenty of storage and no RAM sacrifices. 

Specs: AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 144Hz FHD display 

Acer Nitro 5 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop |£1299.99£999 at AmazonSave £300 -

Acer Nitro 5 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | £1299.99 £999 at Amazon
Save £300 - A £300 discount meant this RTX 4060 gaming laptop from Acer was just under £1,000, which was a solid deal! It's a perfect rig for those looking for a more mid-range build with good performance that's not going to break the bank compared to other gaming laptops. 

Specs: Intel Core i7-12650H | RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 144Hz FHD display 

MSI Katana 15.6-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | £1,249 £1,099.97 at Currys
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MSI Katana 15.6-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | £1,249 £1,099.97 at Currys
Save £150 - It was £150 off, and this MSI Katana was already spectacularly well priced. Yes, you were dropping down to an older 12th generation i7 processor but that's still plenty of power, especially with an RTX 4070 at the helm. We almost never see machines with this GPU go this cheap. 

Specs: Intel i7-12650H | Nvidia RTX 4070 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 144Hz FHD display

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 16-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | £1,799.99£1,199.99 at Amazon
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Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 16-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | £1,799.99 £1,199.99 at Amazon
Save £600 - You were getting a solid upper mid-range machine for an excellent price here. If you were after a sleek machine that doesn't compromise on power, this £600 discount was enticing. The price on Amazon had been creeping back up over the weekend into Cyber Monday, so it wasn't the best deal we've seen on this laptop, but such a discount was still nice.

Specs: Intel i7-12700H | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 165Hz WUXGA display

MSI Vector GP68 16-inch RTX 4080 gaming laptop | £1,999 £1,799 at Currys
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MSI Vector GP68 16-inch RTX 4080 gaming laptop | £1,999 £1,799 at Currys
Save £200 - Grabbing an RTX 4080 gaming laptop under £2,000 was already a steal at this RRP, but Currys lopped an extra £200 off that price tag last year. That meants you could score a 13th generation i9 machine for just £1,799 - excellent value. 

Specs: Intel i9-13950HX | RTX 4080 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 144Hz FHD display 

MSI Raider GE78H 17.3-inch RTX 4090 gaming laptop | £3,799 £2,999 at Very
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MSI Raider GE78H 17.3-inch RTX 4090 gaming laptop | £3,799 £2,999 at Very
Save £800 - If you were going big last Cyber Monday, this RTX 4090 MSI Raider was looking pretty sharp at Very. You were saving a massive £800 here, and scoring yourself a top of the range graphics card for just under £3,000. 

Specs: Intel i9-13980HX | Nvidia RTX 4090 | 16GB RAM | 2TB SSD | 240Hz QHD display

Of course, we're also getting you prepped for all this year's Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals and Cyber Monday curved monitor deals if you're sorting a full setup. Also keep a close eye on Cyber Monday SSD deals for more offers as well. 

Tabitha Baker
Managing Editor - Hardware

Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I've written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i'm focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards and mice that come with them), and tracking everything that suggests VR is about to take over our lives.

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