The best Black Friday gaming laptop deals 2024: all the biggest sales still live this weekend
Black Friday gaming laptop deals have now come to an end
This year's Black Friday gaming laptop deals may officially be over, but I'm still seeing most of my top picks available on the shelves this morning. A good supply of RTX 4050, RTX 4060, RTX 4070, and RTX 4090 machines have survived the big day itself and continue to offer their lowest prices of the year this weekend. While RTX 4080 machines haven't been so lucky in general - with a number running out of stock yesterday - there are still some savings out there.
I've been tracking Black Friday gaming laptop deals for years now, and 2024 has been good to us. I've been seeing far more widespread discounts on more expensive RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 machines than last year, with deeper discounts on the RTX 4070 roster as well. That means this year's sale favors the brave - even if cheaper RTX 4050 and RTX 4060 models are still looking strong.
I've prioritized the machines I've had hands-on experience with as I've been surfing those digital aisles this morning. Not only that, but my keen eye for value has had me price checking each of the offers featured to make sure they're at or near their lowest prices ever. That means the Black Friday gaming laptop deals you see below have all been thoroughly vetted with my personal experience of each machine, but also their year-round analysis of their prices. Plus, with Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals now on the horizons, savings continue throughout the weekend.
Quick links
- Amazon: budget rigs from $515
- Best Buy: up to $400 off Lenovo and Asus
- Dell: now starting from $699.99
- HP: up to 75% off doorbusters
- Lenovo: up to 29% off Legion
- Newegg: prices from $489.99
- Walmart: HP from $499
UK
- Amazon: Asus from £599
- Argos: up to £240 off MSI
- Currys: up to £500 off Lenovo
- Dell: up to £500 off Alienware
- Ebuyer: up to £1,494 off
- Laptops Direct: up to £800 off Razer
- Very: Lenovo from £549
Black Friday RTX 4050 gaming laptop deals
MSI Thin 15.6-inch RTX 4050 gaming laptop | $899.99 $599.99 at Best Buy
Save $300 - I usually don't recommend looking in the sub-$600 price range for a gaming laptop - you're usually sacrificing your 16GB RAM to get there. However, this MSI Thin is down to jjust $599.99 at Best Buy, with a full stick of memory under the hood. That's a record-low price on an excellent beginner rig.
Specs: Intel i5-13420H | Nvidia RTX 4050 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 144Hz FHD display
Acer Nitro V RTX 4050 gaming laptop | $849.99 $749.99 at Amazon
Save $100 - With an i7 processor and 16GB RAM, this Acer Nitro V is looking particularly strong at Amazon right now. The store's Black Friday gaming laptop deals have undercut a similar offer at Best Buy, instead sending you home with a more powerful processor.
Specs: Intel i7-13620H | RTX 4050 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 144Hz FHD display
MSI Cyborg 15.6-inch RTX 4050 gaming laptop | $999.99 $799.99 at Newegg
Save $200 - If you're after some of that MSI flavoring, check out this $200 discount on the Cyborg at Newegg. This is one of the brand's cheaper machines, but the build quality still feels more luxurious than most budget models - and that $799.99 sales price is particularly strong as well.
Specs: Intel i7-13620H | RTX 4050 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 144Hz FHD display
Gigabyte G6 16-inch RTX 4050 gaming laptop | $999.99 $899.99 at Best Buy
Save $100 - The Gigabyte G6 is well known for its discounts, and this RTX 4050 model has been creeping down the price scale for the last few weeks. We've now settled on a record-low $899.99 position - excellent if you want to boost your screen specs and grab more storage at the same time.
Specs: Intel i7-13620H | RTX 4050 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 165Hz FHD+ display
Asus ROG Strix G16 16-inch RTX 4050 gaming laptop | $1,299.99 $949.99 at Newegg
Save $350 - This is one for those looking to prioritize their chassis rather than internal components. If you play lighter games but still want a nice machine to do it on, this RTX 4050 Asus ROG Strix G16 is well worth your time today. A $350 discount at Newegg takes us back down to a $949.99 record-low.
Specs: Intel i7-13650HX | RTX 4050 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 165Hz FHD+ display
Asus ROG Flow Z13 13.4-inch RTX 4050 gaming tablet | $1,749.99 $1,599.99 at Best Buy
Save $150 - I know, I know. $1,600 is a lot to pay for an RTX 4050 gaming laptop - but this isn't any normal rig. The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is actually the best gaming tablet on the market right now, pairing a super portable touchscreen display with the full Windows experience. It's a different kind of machine, but if you're after something unique it's well worth a look.
Specs: Intel i9-13900H | RTX 4050 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 240Hz QHD+ display
Black Friday RTX 4060 gaming laptop deals
MSI Cyborg 14-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,099.99 $749.99 at Best Buy
Save $350 - If you're after a more portable machine at a budget price point, the MSI Cyborg should be calling your name. This RTX 4060 version is packing a $350 discount in Best Buy's Black Friday gaming laptop deals - taking us to a brand new record-low price. I've only seen this model dipping to $799 in the past, and that was only once.
Specs: Intel i7-13620H | RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 144Hz FHD+ display
Acer Nitro 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,099.99 $799.99 at Best Buy
Save $300 - This is an older model, but the Acer Nitro is looking particularly impressive in its RTX 4060 configuration right now. Best Buy has a record-low $799.99 sale price on this i7 version - excellent for anyone looking to upgrade their specs.
Specs: Intel i7-13620H | RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 144Hz FHD display
HP Omen 16.1-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,299.99 $949.99 at Best Buy
Save $350 - The HP Omen is a classic (it's actually the first gaming laptop I ever owned), and this mid-range version has seen a $350 price cut on Best Buy's shelves in the last few weeks. I've only ever seen this $949.99 sales price in this year's Black Friday gaming laptop deals.
Specs: Intel i7-13620H | RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 165Hz FHD display
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,499.99 $999.99 at Best Buy
Save $500 - This is about as cheap as gaming laptops with an i9-14900HX processor get - you can save $500 on the RTX 4060 Acer Predator Helios Neo at Best Buy, kicking the mid-range configuration down to a record-low price.
Specs: Intel i9-14900HX | RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 165Hz FHD+ display
Asus ROG Strix G16 16-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,399.99 $1,099.99 at Amazon
Save $300 - Amazon has a new record-low price on this RTX 4060 Asus ROG Strix G16, kicking its previous $1,200 sale rate down to just $1,099.99. That's excellent value for anyone after a high-end chassis.
Specs: Intel i7-13650HX | RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 165Hz FHD display
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 14-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,599.99 $1,199.99 at Best Buy
Save $400 - I've been waiting for this Black Friday gaming laptop deal all month, and it's finally dropped. Best Buy has gone beyond my $1,249.99 expectations with this RTX 4060 configuration of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 today, though, dropping it to a new record-low $1,199.99.
Specs: AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 120Hz QHD+ OLED display
Alienware M18 R2 18-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,999.99 $1,599.99 at Dell
Save $400 - With $400 off the final price tag, this RTX 4060 Alienware M18 has joined in with that Black Friday spirit. This is a higher price than you'd usually find on a lower mid-range GPU, but it's stuffed inside a high-end brand's flagship 18-inch machine. That means you're boosting your power with all that extra chassis space (not to mention the 32GB RAM).
Specs: Intel i7-14650HX | RTX 4060 | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 165Hz QHD+ display
Black Friday RTX 4070 gaming laptop deals
Asus TUF A15 15.6-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $1,399.99 $999.99 at Best Buy
Save $400 - I've seen this record-low price on the Asus TUF A15 a couple of times this year, but it's just returned to the shelves for Black Friday. That $400 discount is doing some heavy lifting on what was already my favorite budget gaming laptop - offering the lowest price I've seen on an RTX 4070 laptop yet.
Specs: Intel i7-13620H | Nvidia RTX 4070 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 144Hz FHD display
MSI Sword 16-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $1,599.99 $1,149.99 after rebate at Newegg
Save $450 - You'll need to file a rebate form to get the full saving here, but once you do you're getting an RTX 4070 MSI Sword for just $1,149.99. That's an excellent deal for anyone after a more slimline chassis feel - beating the previous record-low by an extra $100.
Specs: Intel i7-13700HX | RTX 4070 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 144Hz FHD+ display
Dell G16 16-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $1,899.99 $1,299.99 at Dell
Save $600 - That's a particularly rare low price for such a high-end configuration, with a stacked Dell G16 spec coming in at just $1,299.99. There's 32GB RAM hidden away in here - and I rarely see such power at this price point.
Specs: Intel i9-13900HX | Nvidia RTX 4070 | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 240Hz QHD+ display
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $1,899.99 $1,499.99 at Best Buy
Save $400 - A top of the range processor? 32GB RAM? RTX 4070 GPU? This Lenovo Legion Pro is looking incredibly valuable at Best Buy right now. At $1,499.99, this configuration has never been cheaper, only buckling to $1,599.99 in October.
Specs: Intel i9-14900HX | RTX 4070 | 32GB RAM | 2TB SSD | 165Hz QHD+ display
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 16-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $1,999.99 $1,599.99 at Best Buy
Save $400 - The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 takes that classic machine and slims down its form factor into more of an ultra-book aesthetic. That's perfect for those who like to travel with their setup, especially if you're after a high-end OLED display. This RTX 4070 model is now down to $1,599.99 at Best Buy for a full $400 off.
Specs: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | RTX 4070 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 240Hz QHD+ display
Alienware M16 R2 16-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $2,099.99 $1,599.99 at Dell
Save $500 - The Alienware M16 R2 is the most comfortable gaming laptop I've tested this year, and it's down to a solid $1,599.99 rate at Dell this Black Friday. This is still an Alienware machine, so that lofty $2,099.99 MSRP carried some brand tax with it - still, a $500 discount leaves us in a pretty good spot this week.
Specs: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | RTX 4070 | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 240Hz QHD+ display
Alienware M18 R2 18-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $2,399.99 $1,799.99 at Dell
Save $600 - This Alienware M18 just keeps getting cheaper - it's now $100 less than it was in earlier Black Friday gaming laptop deals. You're getting all the chassis space you need to help that RTX 4070 sing, with a top of the range processor and a QHD display to boot.
Specs: Intel i9-14900HX | Nvidia RTX 4070 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 165Hz QHD+ display
Black Friday RTX 4080 gaming laptop deals
Asus ROG Strix 18 18-inch RTX 4080 gaming laptop | $2,599.99 $2,199.99 at Best Buy
Save $400 - With $400 off the final price, this incredibly high-value Asus ROG Strix 18 configuration has just dropped to a record-low at Best Buy. That $2,199.99 rate is particularly impressive for a machine packing a 14th Gen i9 processor and 2TB of storage.
Specs: Intel i9-14900HX | RTX 4080 | 32GB RAM | 2TB SSD | 240Hz QHD display
Razer Blade 16 16-inch RTX 4080 gaming laptop | $3,599.99 $2,999.99 at Amazon
Save $600 - This is a record-low price on a high-end configuration of my favorite 16-inch gaming laptop, the Razer Blade 16. That's a lot to consider if you've got the budget to invest in a luxury piece of kit. Its OLED display is the best I've tested yet and you're getting plenty of power for a price that's only ever appeared in the last few days.
Specs: Intel i9-14900HX | Nvidia RTX 4080 | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 240Hz QHD+ OLED display
Black Friday RTX 4090 gaming laptop deals
Acer Predator Helios 18 18-inch RTX 4090 gaming laptop | $2,999.99 $2,399.99 at Best Buy
Save $600 - Acer's flagship Predator machine has just ticked back down to its lowest price yet in Black Friday gaming laptop deals at Best Buy. That means you're getting that high-end RTX 4090 configuration for a full $600 off, at a very respectable $2,399.99.
Specs: Intel i9-14900HX | RTX 4090 | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 240Hz QHD+ display
Alienware x16 R2 16-inch RTX 4090 gaming laptop | $3,599.99 $2,699.99 at Dell
Save $900 - The Alienware x16 R2 is down to just $2,699.99 at Dell right now - a fantastic price for a top of the range configuration of one of the brand's more premium models. This is a $900 discount that I've never seen on the x16 R2 before.
Specs: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | RTX 4090 | 32GB RAM | 2TB SSD | 480Hz FHD+ display
Alienware M18 R2 18-inch RTX 4090 gaming laptop | $3,799.99 $2,899.99 at Dell
Save $900 - A cheaper Alienware M18 is featured further up this list, but if you're going all-out this RTX 4090 configuration is looking excellent right now. $2,899.99 isn't just a good price for an Alienware machine, it's an excellent rate for any RTX 4090 beast.
Specs: Intel i9-14900HX | Nvidia RTX 4090 | 64GB RAM | 2TB SSD | 165Hz QHD+ display
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 16-inch RTX 4090 gaming laptop | $3,399.99 $2,999.99 at Best Buy
Save $400 - The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is a seriously impressive machine, but you do drop power thanks to that slimline chassis. If you don't want to sacrifice performance for portability, this RTX 4090 configuration is packing some serious heat - and with $400 off the price tag we're back down to a record-low price.
Specs: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | RTX 4090 | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 240Hz QHD+ OLED display
I've been tracking Black Friday gaming laptop deals for just over five years now, buying two myself in the process. In that time, and for many years before it, I've also been hands on with all the latest and greatest gaming laptops on the market. With an appreciation for value taken from my time as a Deals Editor at our sister site TechRadar, and an eye for a fantastic display, I've been tapping away at the newest releases to find the best models on the market.
Live Updates
It's go time! We're now just hours away from official Black Friday gaming laptop deals landing on the shelves - and with retailers like Best Buy, Newegg, Walmart, and Amazon all splashing their discounts over the last few weeks things are heating up. I've been scurrying around the web for weeks finding all the biggest Black Friday gaming laptop deals - but that will all come to a head tomorrow. Stick with me as we roll through the final two days of the sale.
Watch out for these gaming laptop configurations
Cheap Black Friday gaming laptop deals are always well worth a look - it's surprising how low some configurations will drop during these holiday sales. But there's always one spec I check first when the price looks suspiciously low - RAM. Yes, back in the day 8GB could see you through the latest and greatest titles no problem. I remember when we used to recommend 4GB RAM as the minimum! But these days you really should be looking for rigs with at least 16GB of memory to play with.
While fewer games require this amount now, there are plenty that do and that number is going to grow over the next few years. If you want your investment to last, it's well worth future-proofing.
This massive 18-inch Alienware gaming laptop is now $900 off
Dell has a huge $900 discount on the Alienware M18 R2 right now, dropping the RTX 4090 configuration down to $2,899.99. That's a rare sub-$3,000 price tag on a top of the range flagship, so if you're looking to maximise speed it's not a deal I'd take for granted. This model packs everything you could ask for with an i9-14900HX processor, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD and a QHD+ display. That's perfect for playing demanding games at high settings.
Alienware M18 R2 | $3,799.99 $2,899.99 at Dell
Do you need a high-speed gaming laptop display?
Black Friday gaming laptop deals encompass rigs from all walks of life, which means you'll find super-fast 480Hz panels right next to more modest 120Hz or 144Hz screens on the shelves. It can be tough to work out the right refresh rate for your needs, but I'll try and simplify it as quick as I can.
Only ultra-competitive players are going to notice the benefit of moving past a 240Hz screen. That's the sweet spot for high-end configurations, and rigs offering 300Hz or 480Hz rates will be sacrificing resolution to get there. If you're a more casual player picking up an RTX 4060 or RTX 4050 gaming laptop, 144Hz is more than enough - especially if you only plan on playing lighter games.
Should you buy an RTX 30-Series gaming laptop this Black Friday?
I'm seeing a number of older RTX 30-Series rigs doing the rounds in this year's Black Friday gaming laptop deals, but I'd recommend steering clear for now. Cheaper RTX 3050 machines don't offer the same value as only slightly more expensive RTX 40-Series models, and the rare RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 rigs that are still out there are underpowered compared to their current-generation equivalents. It's possible to still spend a considerable amount of money on these older machines, but that cash is much better spent when put towards a new generation device.
Where should you be looking for Black Friday gaming laptop deals?
There are three main retailers I always look to for high quality gaming laptop deals; Newegg, Best Buy, and Dell.
The first is a PC-specialist, focusing on laptops, desktops, components, monitors, and everything that connects them all together. That means you'll find a massive range of brands, makes, and models on these shelves - often with additional rebate discounts or free games included. I find Newegg to be particularly strong for RTX 4070 and RTX 4080 gaming laptops at prices Best Buy and Amazon can't quite seem to reach, but RTX 4060 configurations have surprised me here this week as well. Just watch out - the size of this retailer's inventory means its gaming laptops can be pretty old - make sure you're picking up at least a 13th generation processor.
Next up we have Best Buy, where you won't find the same number of products on the shelves but each gaming laptop is far more curated. Where Newegg stocks lesser known brands and older configurations, Best Buy keeps its stock much more focused. I'd recommend heading here if this is your first gaming laptop and you're not sure what constitutes the best value just yet.
Best Buy also regularly offers free pickup, making it a go-to retailer if you don't want to wait for delivery, though shipping is free once you get into gaming laptop price territory. Extra discounts can sometimes be found through free subscriptions (most often to anti-virus or additional savings on accessories), but there are no extra coupon codes or rebates available on the site itself.
Dell is, obviously, focused on its own models - but I regularly find some of the cheapest Black Friday gaming laptop deals on these shelves. The G16 is well-known for offering rock bottom prices on rigs that prioritize component value over fancier features, but this is also the best place to find Alienware discounts as well.
PSA: Keep an eye on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
I've seen the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 on Best Buy's discount shelves far too often for it to not take part in this week's Black Friday gaming laptop deals. This RTX 4060 configuration has sailed down to $1,249.99 on a number of occasions over the course of 2024 - and yet it's still stuck at its full $1,599.99 MSRP. I don't trust it.
I'd recommend keeping a close eye on this rig tomorrow - Best Buy could be playing the long game on this one.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 | $1,599.99 at Best Buy (Record: $1,249.99)
After an RTX 4070 gaming laptop? I'd definitely consider this machine first
The Asus TUF A15 is the cheapest RTX 4070 gaming laptop I've come across. Not just on Black Friday - ever. With $400 off the $1,399.99 MSRP, Best Buy has a record-low price on this i7 configuration - dropping it all the way down to just $999.99. That's exceedingly rare - I've only seen this offer once or twice in the past, and that was only recently. It just so happens to sit on my favorite budget gaming laptop of the lot, a rig that works hard to pack component value over frilly extras while still offering a strong build quality.
Asus TUF A15 (RTX 4070) | $1,399.99 $999.99 at Best Buy
Should you buy a 4K gaming laptop?
I've tested more than a few 4K gaming laptops in my time, but it's only with the most recent generation of RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 mobile GPUs that they've felt actually playable. These are premium machines still - that UHD display requires a top of the range graphics card to keep everything running smoothly, as well as the CPU and RAM to support it. However, with DLSS 3 and other upscaling features that portable 4K display is more of a reality now than it ever has been.
In practice - very few players should be looking to buy a 4K gaming laptop this Black Friday. I've recently spent a considerable amount of time testing two UHD machines; the $5K MSI Titan 18 HX and the slightly cheaper MSI Raider 18 HX. These are the only rigs I've ever used that have provided smooth 4K framerates, and they need high-end components and massive 18-inch chassis' to get you there. Even then, performance is still heavily influenced by the individual games you're playing.
In short, you'll already know if you need to buy a 4K gaming laptop. If you're a content creator who needs as many pixels as possible, and also wants to run a few games on the side then investing in a UHD machine could well pay off. If you just want to run your PC games from a portable machine, you're going to have a much better time with a QHD panel.