Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals 2022: early sales from Alienware, HP and more
We're getting you up to speed on all this year's Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals
You'll find all of today's best Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals rounded up right here on this page. With the sales drawing to a close this year, you've likely only got a few hours left to bag yourself a bargain on a new machine.
Cyber Monday deals are a great way to save money on big-ticket purchases, and given how expensive the best gaming laptops can be, getting a discount is a great idea.
Our highlight today is the Asus Zephyrus G14 for $899 at Best Buy - a fantastic price on one of our favorite gaming machines ever. If that's a little too pricey for you, you'll find some great options for as low as $620 today, although we'd highly recommend the G14 if you can afford it as it's absolutely outstanding value.
Of course, we'll also be bringing you all the greatest offers when such discounts do hit the shelves, so stay tuned for our top picks, and make sure you check out our roundup of the best Cyber Monday laptop deals and Cyber Monday PC gaming deals as well.
Cyber Monday gaming laptop sales: quick links
- Amazon: the biggest inventory, but also flooded with third-party sellers
- Best Buy: huge selection, with compelling choices for all budgets
- Walmart: super-cheap options, watch out for third-party sellers
- Dell: good if you're on a budget, plus powerful Alienware laptops
- HP: great budget Pavilion machines, plus high-end Omen laptops
The best Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals
Asus Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop: was $1,399 now $899.99 at Best Buy
Easily one of the best laptop deals in the entire Best Buy sale, the Asus Zephyrus G14 has never been cheaper. This is one of our favorite gaming laptops thanks to its fantastic combination of portability and power. This particular model features a speedy RTX 3060 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a Ryzen 7-5800HS processor. All in all, this is a fantastic price for a machine with these specs, and the fact that the G14 features a lovely premium design and compact form factor makes it even better value.
ASUS TUF Gaming F17: was $899.99 now $796 at Amazon
This laptop was already a great price at under $1,000, but with this markdown it's an absolute steal. You get a solid 516GB of hard drive, 8GB of fully upgradable RAM, a Core i5 CPU, and an RTX 3050 GPU. For less than just over $800 you're getting a great laptop that can handle most PC games at high settings – although as with any gaming laptop, the battery life isn't so great.
Alienware M15 R7: was $2,550 now $1,909.09 at Amazon
A solid discount for one of Alienware's best gaming laptops, the M15 R7. A gorgeous 15.6-inch QHD display with a 240Hz refresh rate is powered by a high-end AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, all wrapped up in that iconic Alienware chassis.
Acer Nitro 5: was $1,000 now $798 at Walmart
The Acer Nitro 5 has long been one of the best picks for anyone trying to play PC games on a budget, and this model might be one of the best deals we've seen in a while. A sturdy little gaming laptop for seven hundred bucks, equipped with an RTX 3060? Yup, that gets our seal of approval.
MSI GF63 Thin: was $730 now $620 at Walmart
'Thin' might not be the best moniker for this budget gaming laptop - it's still thicker than the average Razer laptop - but the MSI GF63 Thin is inarguably one of the most svelte gaming systems you can find at this price point. With a reasonable discount, this is a great deal if you want a cheap new gaming laptop.
Asus TUF Gaming A17: was $1,249 now $849 at Walmart
A hefty discount that is sure to be appealing to anyone who wants a big-screen gaming laptop. The TUF Gaming A17 from Asus is well-equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, RTX 3060, and 16GB of ultra-speedy DDR5 RAM, but the main event here is the big, beautiful 17.3-inch 144Hz display.
Asus ROG Strix G15: was $1,499 now $1,349 at Walmart
It's a fairly modest discount, but the ROG Strix G15 is one of the best gaming laptops Asus has ever produced. It's aesthetically incredible, robust, and packs some competitive internal hardware as well as a beautiful 1440p display.
MSI GP66 Leopard: was $2,399 now $1,569.99 at Walmart
This might be the cheapest gaming laptop with an RTX 3080 graphics card that we've seen so far! With an Intel Core i7 processor and an RGB keyboard designed in collaboration with the keyboard masters over at SteelSeries, this GP66 Leopard is a kick-ass choice of gaming laptop.
Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals: FAQ
Where are the best Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals?
We’ll be bringing you all the best Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals right here, but here's a quick overview if you're looking to fly solo today:
US:
Amazon: has had some of the year’s best prices on RTX 3080 rigs
Dell: best for the budget G-Series and heavy Alienware discounts
Best Buy: has offered particularly strong discounts in recent sales
Newegg: often includes additional rebates for even bigger savings
Walmart: best for entry level rigs at super low prices
1. Know the configuration you need
You’ll need to start preparing for Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals well ahead of time to make sure you’re getting the right machine for your needs. There’s no point in saving three figures if you’re spending big on power that you simply won’t need. Sometimes the best discounts are the ones that fit into your budget and needs, rather than the biggest price cuts overall. That means you’ll need to work out which processor and GPU you’ll need, and how much RAM you’re after. If you’re aiming for a budget entry level device, for example, an 11th generation i5 CPU will suffice, with a GTX 1660 or RTX 3050 graphics card and 8GB RAM.
2. Price watch
Once you know the specs you’re after, it’s time to find some models that meet your budget and watch their prices over the next few weeks. Knowing where a machine has been before Black Friday will help you work out whether to pull the trigger on a discount ahead of time, or if you can afford to wait it out for Cyber Monday. You’ll also be better equipped to quickly spot a high quality discount when the time comes - which will be particularly handy when the pressure’s on.
3. Price check
Once you’ve found the right laptop at the right price on Cyber Monday, it’s important to have a quick shop around. Retailers generally price match each other automatically during this period, but many also offer additional incentives to set themselves apart from the competition. You could be missing out on free games, subscriptions, shipping, or additional rebate offers if you go with the first store you see.
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Matt is TechRadar's Managing Editor for Core Tech, looking after computing and mobile technology. Having written for a number of publications such as PC Plus, PC Format, T3 and Linux Format, there's no aspect of technology that Matt isn't passionate about, especially computing and PC gaming. He’s personally reviewed and used most of the laptops in our best laptops guide - and since joining TechRadar in 2014, he's reviewed over 250 laptops and computing accessories personally.
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