The best cheap gaming laptop deals in April 2026: RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 rigs worth checking out
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It's the RTX 5070 leading the charge in this week's cheap gaming laptop deals. The mid-ranger seems to have beaten the RTX 5060 for both availability and value across a number of retailers in the last few days. While prices have jumped back up the scale on some of my favorite machines, Lenovo and Acer's cheaper options have brought their own discounts and the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 has an offer for those with a slightly larger budget to play with.
Below you can find offers across the cheap gaming laptop spectrum below, from the best gaming laptops to true budget machines that'll still handle your Steam library.
All of these laptops are discounted to vary degrees, and I've capped my search for cheap gaming laptop deals at a budget of $2,000 / £2,000. My findings have been split between true budget rigs (under $1,000) and the more premium models on the shelves.

I've been hunting down gaming laptop deals since I first started as a Deals Editor at our sister site TechRadar in 2019. With a sharp eye for value and a love for portable PC gaming, I made my way over to GamesRadar+ a couple of years later, and have been scouring the web for the lowest prices on rigs actually worth buying ever since. I've worked out what the best deals look like in the last six years, and exactly where (and when) to find them.
Cheap gaming laptop deals under $2,000
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5060 gaming laptop | $1,599.99 $1,199.99 at Best Buy
Save $400 - The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI impressed me in testing, and this RTX 5060 configuration has taken a massive $400 discount at Best Buy. That leaves us with a $1,199.99 sales price on a particularly well balanced OLED machine.
Specs: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | RTX 5060 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 240Hz QHD+ OLED display
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Acer Nitro V16 RTX 5070 gaming laptop | $1,399.99 $1,249.99 at Newegg
Save $150 - This Acer Nitro V16 is going for just $1,249.99 with an RTX 5070 GPU up top, that's for $150 off its already-decent $1,399.99 MSRP. You're also grabbing that free copy of Resident Evil Requiem to boot.
Specs: AMD Ryzen 7 260 | RTX 5070 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 180Hz QHD+ display
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Gigabyte Aero X16 16-inch RTX 5070 gaming laptop | $1,649.99 $1,399.99 at Best Buy
Save $250 - This RTX 5070 Gigabyte Aero X16 has been about $150 cheaper in the past, but considering we're not seeing too many gaming laptop deals it's still looking pretty strong at $1,399.99 this week.
Specs: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | RTX 5070 | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 165Hz QHD+ display
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Asus TUF 18-inch RTX 5070 gaming laptop | $1,799.99 $1,499.99 at Newegg
Save $300 - The Asus TUF range prioritizes component value over high-end displays and chassis materials, which is why this 18-inch model can keep its starting price so low. You're still getting a fantastic rate here overall.
Specs: AMD Ryzen 7 260 | RTX 5070 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 240Hz QHD+ display
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What is considered cheap for a gaming laptop?
Defining a cheap gaming laptop usually comes down to setting a value to the individual parts inside each rig. For example, an RTX 4070 machine with a current-gen i7 processor, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD is going to be cheap if it's priced around $1,000-$1,500, depending on the chassis itself. However, an RTX 3050 with an i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD would be considered overpriced in this range.
However, a lot of this determination comes from the brand and model. The best Razer laptops, for example, are particularly well-engineered machines with a whole suite of premium features and display technology. That means a 'cheap gaming laptop deal' on one of these rigs will still be a lot more expensive than the average going rate for the specs inside. The same goes for cheap Alienware laptops as well.
Can you buy a gaming laptop for under $500 / £500?
It's becoming increasingly rare to find budget gaming laptops at under $500 / £500, though you may still find some offers in this price range hitting the shelves during larger sales events. The rigs behind these price tags will always be incredibly entry level, though - so it might be worth setting your budget a little higher to truly maximise your value. $500 might get you a lot further when put towards an RTX-enabled configuration than it would in a budget GTX buy.
Which are the best budget gaming laptops?
The best budget gaming laptops right now are the Acer Nitro 5, HP Pavilion Gaming, MSI GF63, and Asus TUF Dash F15. These are all rigs that sacrifice some of the fancier features of more premium chassis' to ensure you're getting great components at an affordable rate.
I'm also rounding up all the best Asus gaming laptops and best Alienware laptops money can buy right now, or check out the best gaming PCs on the market.
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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, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector.
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