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Prime Day gaming laptop deals have now come to an end, but there are still a few discounts hanging onto the shelves this week. From budget rigs to top of the line machines, there's a solid spread of sales still up for grabs. You'll find all the biggest offers still live right now just below.
If you're on the lookout for the very best gaming laptops, then you're in luck, because whether you're wanting to pick up a pricier model at a big discount, or an entry-level laptop at an even sweeter price than normal, then there are plenty of options for you to consider.
While some of the more impressive discounts have been snapped up now, any deals that speak to you shouldn't be taken for granted. We're seeing prices rising all over the web, and they'll continue to do so over the course of the week.
Quick links
- RTX 30-Series: 3050 rigs from $692.99 at Amazon
- RTX 4050: from $879.99 at Best Buy
- RTX 4060: from $849 at Dell
- RTX 4070: from $1,149.99 at Best Buy
- RTX 4080: from $1,779 at Amazon
- RTX 4090: from $2,999.99 at Best Buy
UK deals
- RTX 30-Series: from £569.99 at Laptops Direct
- RTX 4050: from £699 at Amazon
- RTX 4060: from £799 at Very
- RTX 4070: from £999 at Amazon
- RTX 4080: from £1,599 at Currys
- RTX 4090: from £2,399.97 at Laptops Direct
The best Prime Day gaming laptop deals in the US
The best Prime Day gaming laptop deals in the UK
FAQ
When will Amazon Prime Day gaming laptop deals end?
We're now on day two of Amazon Prime Day, which means the deals are in full swing, but there's only a limited amount of time to grab them. On Amazon specifically, the deals are set to come to a close at midnight, as the calendar ticks over to July 18. If you want to grab yourself a bargain from the sale, or any competing sales on the likes of Dell, Best Buy, and Newegg, don't delay.
Do I need a Prime Membership to access Prime Day gaming laptop deals?
In order to make the most of the Prime Day gaming laptop deals, you'll need to have an Amazon Prime membership. Fortunately, there's a free trial available in both the US and UK for you to give the service a try risk-free ahead of the event. Through it, you'll have access to not only next-day delivery but also the company's coveted video service.
What's important to state, though, is that many other retailers will be vying for some attention of their own, as we generally see storefronts such as Dell, Walmart, and Best Buy (US) as well as Currys, Laptops Direct, Box and Argos (UK) getting in on the gaming laptop deals action.
Should you buy a 2024 gaming laptop on Prime Day?
Many gamers in the market for a new portable rig will be looking to this summer's Prime Day offers for their first round of discounts on 2024's releases. However, whether you should jump in for the upgrade this summer comes down to the machine you're using at the moment and how quickly you need to a new machine.
What are you using at the moment?
If you're using a 2023 device you generally won't need to buy a new gaming laptop on Prime Day. This year's updates include very minor power bumps in Intel's 14th generation processors and there aren't any new graphics cards in play. The only reason we'd recommend grabbing a new device is if the current roster of OLED displays is calling particularly loud to you.
If you're still running an RTX 30-Series machine then your answer is less clear cut. Yes, 2024 gaming laptops are the best on the market right now, but because of the relatively small changes under the hood 2023's offerings are packing much better value for money overall. These gaming laptops have had plenty more time on the shelves and are more likely to take higher discounts as a result. You might miss out on some display features like high refresh rate OLEDs, but if you're going for bang for buck you don't need the latest releases.
How much do you value your display?
This year's roster of gaming laptops haven't upped the game too substantially when it comes to internal power. Performance is pretty much static between last year's Intel processors and the current 14th generation, and there are no new GPUs to play with. Instead of focusing on internal upgrades brands have focused on outfitting their machines with new high-speed OLED displays, like that seen on the Razer Blade 16. If you're prioritizing a high-end display in this year's sales then absolutely go for one of these newer devices.
However, those simply looking for price-performance value should be watching last year's roster. These machines can go toe-to-toe with the latest and greatest releases - but can do so for far less cash. That's because they've spent an extra year on the shelves, and we all know that means deeper discounts come Prime Day.
How quickly do you need your gaming laptop?
If you can hold out until Black Friday you will, in all likeliness, find better prices on the shelves. The fall sales are a much bigger deal with heavier price drops and more widespread savings. On top of that, all of these gaming laptops will have spent much more time on the market and will themselves be more vulnerable to bigger discounts as well.
Of course, if your current rig falls apart as soon as you load up your favorite game then you'll benefit from the extra months with your gaming laptop.
What to expect from Prime Day gaming laptop deals in 2024
We're anticipating big things from this year's summer sale. Last year's heavy hitters have spent more time on the shelves and with a new roster of machines muscling their way in (and taking their own discounts), prices could look particularly strong come Prime Day. If you're not fussed about picking up an OLED display or any extra AI features, we'd heavily recommend checking out 2023's roster of gaming laptops in this year's sale. 2024's upgrades are minor, with iterative improvements under the hood and - at least in the case of the 2024 Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 - sometimes worse performance overall.
At the top end of the scale, we'd recommend keeping a close eye on the Alienware M18 or Asus ROG Strix Scar 18. These machines mean business, but they carry the price tags to match. If you're looking to spend a little less, the Alienware is going to be your best bet. While we don't see too many discounts on this newer release day to day, the $1,699.99 starting price is primed to dip to around $1,499.99 come the summer. Meanwhile the Scar 18, the most powerful gaming laptop we've tested yet, will likely stay in the $2,000 arena. At MSRP you can pick up an RTX 4080 model for $2,499.99 - a cost that could, if we're lucky, take a journey down to $2,199 or $2,099.
At a mid-range level, we're going to be paying close attention to the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (both the 2023 G14 and the 2024 G14). The earlier model has been spotted at just $999 in an RTX 4060 configuration in the last few months, but can be configured all the way up to an RTX 4090 if you're pushing the boat out. However, we were incredibly impressed with the new design and OLED display on the newer model, and that's only just started to see price drops of its own. Both of these laptops are serious contenders for Prime Day gaming laptop deals in 2024.
At the budget end of the spectrum we'd recommend keeping a close eye on RTX 4060 prices. Yes, RTX 30-Series machines like the Asus TUF Dash F15 and Acer Nitro 5 are going to be seeing some particularly low prices this year thanks to newer hardware taking over. However, the value of upgrading to the latest components far outweighs the costs saved - especially considering we're starting to see prices landing in similar territories between the two generations.
Will Prime Day gaming laptop deals be worth it in 2024?
We're expecting 2024's Prime Day gaming laptop deals to be some of the best in a while. That's because not only is the value of older releases higher than ever due to incremental performance upgrades in new releases but trends show that discounts are getting deeper every year. Last year's models are going to represent the best value in this year's offers - they already sit far cheaper than their 2024 counterparts while operating at very similar power levels. For example, last year's RTX 4060 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 has been spotted as low as $999.99 at Best Buy in recent months - whereas this year's model has only dropped to $1,299.99 in its life so far, and that was for about three days (it's generally stuck at $1,599.99 day to day).
We're expecting far more offers like this on Prime Day, and many even better. That's because retailers are cutting more and more off their prices during major sales events with every year that goes by. Last year's Black Friday computer offers hit an average of 23.7%, an upwards trend compared to 2022's 20% average and 2021's 10% average (Adobe).
This year's Prime Day gaming laptop deals will likely be well worth it (though Amazon traditionally lags behind Best Buy and Newegg in this arena). We're seeing prices dropping and value increasing, and that's a potent combination.
Do gaming laptops go on sale on Amazon Prime Day?
They certainly do, but here's the kicker - we generally see the best deals off Amazon. In the US, Best Buy, Dell and Newegg have all traditionally offered a wider range of gaming laptop deals during Prime Day, and Amazon's own sales can feel a little underwhelming by contrast. If you're in the UK, we'd recommend watching Ebuyer, Currys, and Very.
We're also getting you up to date with this year's Prime Day gaming PC deals and Prime Day monitor deals to get your setup sorted this summer. Or, take a look at our roundup of Prime Day PS5 deals and Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals if you're going down the console route.
