Memorial Day gaming laptop deals are the perfect opportunity to pick up a high-spec machine at a low, low price. Once those offers start pouring in ahead of this year's May 27 date things are certainly going to get interesting.
Knowing where to look and when to bite on a good deal matters, though. Sales happen every week, and with every retailer getting in on the action for Memorial Day, it can be a bit overwhelming to actually work out which ones offer good value for money. That's where we come in. Once those gaming laptop deals start hitting the shelves we'll be handpicking the best of the bunch and bringing them right here. Until then, we're rounding up everything you can expect from 2024's sale.
While cheaper sub-$1,000 prices are a little rarer these days you can certainly find budget-minded RTX 40-Series rigs at a three figure position day to day. We're hoping for more of this in Memorial Day's gaming laptop deals this year - but it's likely the heavier configurations that will see the biggest discounts. Not to mention, we're also expecting to see some of the best gaming laptops on the market take some serious reductions too.
What to expect from Memorial Day gaming laptop deals in 2024
The best Memorial Day gaming laptop deals might not be the most obvious time of the year to walk away with a bargain but you'll be surprised at what you can get. Even taking into account the likes of Black Friday, Amazon Prime Day and Cyber Monday, we occasionally see some deals that top the lot on Memorial Day. Specifically, it's great for last year's models as the biggest brands have had their 2024 iterations on the shelves for a couple of months now. That means 2023's heavy hitters could see some new record low prices.
The majority of gaming laptop deals hitting the shelves at the moment are centered around these late 2023 models. While you can sometimes find the odd discount on newer Dell G16 or HP Omen Transcend 14 models, it's last year's Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, Razer Blade 16, and Alienware M18 models that are likely to put up the highest value discounts in this year's sales.
We'd recommend keeping a close eye out for the Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 in particular - this is our favorite gaming laptop of the moment, and being a slightly older release it could well drop to some new price lows over Memorial Day. That's right at the top of the price range, so expect to still pay over $2,000 for a solid configuration.
The older 2023 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 could be a better option for those after a more mid-range price tag. RTX 4060 configurations of this model have been at $899 on and off at Best Buy for some time now, so we're holding out for a return to this position (and hopefully $999 for an RTX 4070 model).
Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Newegg are usually the best places to go in our experience for great budget deals. Many of these will be live ahead of the big day itself, with everything from Alienware and Acer to Razer and MSI expected to be present. Whatever you're looking for, there's a good chance it'll be cheaper during Memorial Day.
FAQ
When will Memorial Day gaming laptop deals start?
Like every year, Memorial Day 2024 will take place on the last Monday of May. This time that's May 27th. The majority of Memorial Day gaming laptop deals will happen on the Monday itself, however, lots of sales will kick off over the weekend, or sometimes even the week, before. Some deals carry over a couple of days afterward, while others end at midnight on Monday. Either way, it's worth checking online from Monday, May 20.
What to look out for in Memorial Day gaming laptop deals
Memorial Day gaming laptop deals are set to offer some solid savings with every retailer, be that big or small, getting on the action. We're hoping to see some of the first major discounts on 2024's machines, so definitely keep an eye on them. Likewise, we're hoping for even deeper cuts on the high-end rigs from the year before.
Amazon is always one of the best to check, regularly reducing the prices of machines down to new record lows. We then compare this with specialist software to confirm when it's reached its cheapest cost yet. Best Buy also runs lots of daily deals and clearance sales, offering plenty of bargains. Then the direct manufacturers like Dell, Razer, and HP can put up plenty of incentives from buying through them directly. See below for a list of retailers worth checking throughout Memorial Day 2024.
Amazon: regular record low prices
Best Buy: daily deals and clearance sales
Dell: Alienware models starting from $999.99
HP: students can save up to 40%
Lenovo: get 3 months of Xbox Game Pass with purchase
Walmart: budget gaming laptops from $599
Newegg: clearance savings on select laptops and gaming notebooks
When will Memorial Day gaming laptop deals end?
We expect to see Memorial Day gaming laptop deals closing out at midnight on Monday, May 27th. That said, a lot of retailers will keep a few offers live until as late as the Wednesday (May 29th) after Memorial Day. If you see a great price early, we always recommend jumping on it - stock may sell out, effectively ending the deal ahead of time.
Last year's best Memorial Day gaming laptop deals
We're also keeping you up to date on all of 2024's Memorial Day Nintendo Switch deals and Memorial Day TV deals. Or, take a look at the Memorial Day PS5 deals we expect to see.
