Black Friday gaming laptop deals 2024: when, where, and what to expect this holiday sale season
This year's Black Friday gaming laptop deals will be landing soon
It's almost time, folks: Black Friday laptop deals are almost here, with some early-bird discounts already showing up. There's no better time of year to pick up a powerful device for gaming on the go, whatever your budget.
Although Black Friday officially takes place on November 29, we're already seeing big discounts on some of the best gaming laptops like the Razer Blade 14, Legion Pro 7i, and more.
Below, you'll find a list of all the major retailers with early Black Friday gaming laptop deals, a list that will no doubt grow as we get closer to the big day itself. I expect a lot of these deals to change daily, so make sure to bookmark this page and check back if you don't find the gaming laptop you want, as sales are going to be constantly changing over the next five weeks. We also provide helpful advice on what to expect from this year's deals, what to look for in a good gaming laptop in 2024, and even a selection of last year's gaming laptop deals to give you a more concrete sense of what you look for in 2024.
Today's best gaming laptop deals in the US
- Amazon: the biggest inventory, but also flooded with third-party sellers
- Best Buy: huge selection, official Black Friday sale starting on November 8
- 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
Today's best gaming laptop deals in the UK
- Amazon: large inventory, but beware of upmarked third-party sellers
- Currys: exceptionally competitive choices for all price ranges
- Dell: excellent budget options, as well as hefty sales on Alienware laptops
- Laptops Direct: often has great clearance sales, but watch out for old stock
As Computing Editor at TechRadar, you'd better believe that I've seen a laptop or two in my day. I've personally tested enough gaming laptops to outfit a small army, and while I do most of my gaming on my chunky custom desktop PC these days, I still love a well-designed portable gaming system - especially if it's currently enjoying a cut-price deal.
Black Friday gaming laptop deals: FAQs
When will the best Black Friday gaming laptop deals start?
Black Friday starts on November 29 this year, but early Black Friday gaming laptop deals are already starting to pop up online. Although the Friday-Monday period is generally where the biggest price discounts land, there's been a visible trend in recent years where retailers kick off their Black Friday sales early and don't necessarily reduce prices any further.
Is Black Friday the best time to buy a gaming laptop?
Generally, I'm going to say yes, though the weeks leading up to Black Friday are also chock full of savings on gaming laptops from major brands like Razer, Alienware, Lenovo, HP, MSI, and more.
A recent report from Adobe Analytics shows that computer prices generally fall about 24% on Black Friday from their pre-holiday price, but the prices are going to start trending down pretty quickly starting in the last week of October.
What specs should I look for when buying a gaming laptop on Black Friday?
As a general rule of thumb for any modern gaming laptop running Windows 10 or 11, you'll want a discrete GPU (also called a graphics card). This could be from Nvidia's GeForce line or AMD's Radeon series - both are good and broadly speaking, larger numbers in the name of the GPU mean better performance.
The Nvidia RTX 3050 is what we would currently consider the minimum for a good gaming experience at 1080p resolution, but more powerful GPUs like the higher RTX 3000-series and 4000-series will net you better performance.
You're also going to want at least 8GB of RAM, ideally 16GB, for playing the latest games, as well as an Intel Core i5/AMD Ryzen 5 processor. i7/Ryzen 7 is also good, but anything more powerful than that is likely to be overkill.
The only reason you might want to splurge on a super-powered system with tons of RAM, a high-end GPU, or an Intel Core i9/Ryzen 9 CPU is if you need your gaming laptop to be able to carry out demanding, resource-intensive tasks.
This could be editing 4K videos, or running 3D animation rendering software. In this situation, be sure to do your research in advance regarding what programs you'll be running and the recommended system requirements for those.
Regarding how old the components are, you may want to tread carefully. We'd recommend against choosing anything more than two generations old; that means you can go back as far as an 11th-generation Intel or a 5th-generation AMD CPU. Some of the deals that crop up on Black Friday might seem great, but upon closer inspection have some seriously outdated components that won't stand up in the long run.
Lastly, if you're considering something like a MacBook, you'll have a much easier time. The variation of components here is far smaller than that found in Windows-powered gaming laptops; broadly speaking, we'd recommend opting for one with Apple's excellent M2 or M3 chips, rather than the older Intel-powered models. Just keep in mind that a lot of the best PC games simply won't run on a MacBook, so a Windows PC is highly recommended.
What Black Friday gaming laptop deals should I expect?
Black Friday gaming laptop deals are pretty much across the board at major retailers in the US and UK, with nearly all models having some configuration on sale at places like Amazon, Best Buy in the US, Curry's in the UK, and others.
Unlike manufacturers like Apple (which almost never has sales pricing on their website), you can also find great deals directly from HP, Dell, Lenovo, and others through their webstores.
Why you can trust TechRadar this Black Friday
For more than a decade, we've been covering Black Friday here at TechRadar, and our dedicated team has scoured the internet year after year to find the best gaming laptop deals across every major and not-so-major retailer.
TechRadar's computing team is especially knowledgable thanks to their decades of shared experience that we leverage to help you find the right deals for the gaming laptops you want, but also to help you find which gaming laptop is actually right for your needs, backed up by our rigorous testing and review process.
Last year's Black Friday gaming laptop deals in the US
HP Victus 15-inch gaming laptop: was $799.99 now $449.99 at Best Buy
If you're looking for a super-cheap gaming laptop for basic games, this is worth investigating. The $250 price cut is certainly eye-catching, and while the specs aren't amazing - the RTX 2050 GPU in particular is quite old and under-powered these days, for kids looking for their first gaming laptop to play Minecraft and other games that aren't too demanding, this price isn't bad at all.
HP Victus 15: was $899.99 now $549.99 at Best Buy
For budget-minded gamers, this is a truly excellent deal as you'll get a gaming laptop with solid specs that can handle any PC game for under $600. It comes with an Intel Core i5-13420H CPU, a Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD of storage.
MSI GF63 15.6-inch gaming laptop: was $699 now $585 at Walmart
Cheap gaming laptops can be a little iffy but we're thoroughly impressed with this MSI GF63 in the Walmart Black Friday sale. Not only does it feature an absolutely rock-bottom price for a machine with an RTX 3050 graphics card, but it also comes complete with a full 16GB kit of RAM. An Intel Core i5-11400H chipset and 512GB SSD round out the specs here for a decent starter machine for 1080p gaming.
HP Omen: was $1250 now $799 at Best Buy
This clearance sale from Best Buy sees the price of the HP Omen gaming laptop shaved by a mammoth $450, without any corners cut. You get a super fast RTX 4050 GPU, a Core i5 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD. The screen is a larger-than-usual 16.1-inch 1080p model with a 144Hz refresh rate to ensure smooth graphics. It’s a great all-rounder machine for anyone looking to do a bit of coding or programming outside of gaming.
Asus TUF 15.6-inch gaming laptop: was $1,399 now $999.99 at Best Buy
This heavily reduced Asus TUF is easily one of the cheapest laptops we've ever seen to feature the speedy new RTX 4070 graphics card. This GPU, combined with a 12th gen Intel Core i7 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD means this Asus is packing some serious gaming chops under the hood. While it's not at the very cutting edge of components or overall design, you're getting almost unbeatable bang for the buck here with this Asus thanks for a healthy $300 discount at Best Buy.
MSI Sword: was $1,099 now $999.99 at Walmart
One of my preferred deals on this early Black Friday sales list is yet another MSI gaming laptop. The Sword adopts a cool white and blue finish and punches well above its price tag. With a Core i7 GPU, an RTX 4060 GPU with 8GB GDDR6, 16GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD, it is seriously good value for money. Its elegant design makes this gaming laptop a great choice for a work device.
MSI Thin GF63: was $999 now $799.99 at Amazon
If you're looking for a gaming laptop equipped with a current-gen GPU, there are very few models that offer it at this excellent pricing. You get a 12th-Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and 512GB NVMe SSD of storage.
MSI Delta 15.6-inch gaming laptop: was $1,699 now $799 at Newegg
This MSI Delta at Newegg is an older machine now, but it's still great - and it's basically half-price right now. Inside, it features exclusively last-gen AMD components, but they aren't the entry-level stuff, they're actually mid to upper range and still more than capable of outputting some fantastic performance at 1080p. The only downside we can think of with this machine is that the RX 6700M will lag behind with Ray-Tracing performance versus the equivalent Nvidia graphics card.
Gigabyte G5 15.6-inch gaming laptop: was $1,099 now $799.99 at Best Buy
Need something a little cheaper? This Gigabyte G5 is an officially listed 'early Black Friday deal' from Best Buy and features an impressive $300 off. Inside, it's packed in an Intel Core i7, RTX 4060, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD – all great specs to have at this price point. Overall, this one isn't a world-beating machine, but it's a superb choice if you want a cost-effective gaming laptop that can handle 1080p resolution. Recommended.
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3: was $1,049 now $749.99 at Walmart
This is absolutely the cheapest option for a 4000-series GPU gaming laptop, and it comes with some excellent specs that ensure you can max out settings on any AAA PC game. It comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU, an Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, 16GB RAM, and 512GB of storage
Acer Nitro 5: was $999.99 now $699.99 at Newegg
This is an excellent deal for those wanting a current-gen gaming laptop with a 4000-series GPU, specifically the RTX 4050. It also features an Intel Core i5-12500H CPU, 16GB RAM, and 512GB of storage. Plus Newegg is offering an additional 11% sitewide discount with code ZIP111, for those paying with the Zip service.
Asus ROG Strix G16 (2023): was $1,199.99 now $899.99 at Newegg
This is another great deal for an RTX 4050-equipped gaming laptop. This one also comes with a current-gen Intel Core i5-13450HX CPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB of storage, all for less than $900. Plus Newegg is offering an additional 11% sitewide discount with code ZIP111, for those paying with the Zip service.
Gigabyte G6 KF: was $1,099.99 now $949.99 at Newegg
A pricier option current-gen option but one that comes with even better specs including an Intel Core i7-13620H CPU, a RTX 4060 GPU, 16GB RAM, and 512GB of storage. Plus Newegg is offering an additional 11% sitewide discount with code ZIP111, for those paying with the Zip service.
Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8: was $1,099.99 now $719.99 at Newegg
This is a solid laptop with great performance thanks to its great specs including an Intel Core i5-13420H CPU, a Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, 8GB RAM, and 512GB of storage. Though the RAM is a bit low for current AAA titles. Plus Newegg is offering an additional 11% sitewide discount with code ZIP111, for those paying with the Zip service.
Razer Blade 14: was $3,499.99 now $1,799 on Amazon
If you're in the market for a thin and light gaming laptop with a superb display of 165Hz refresh rate, and great specs that can handle any AAA game, then this is the laptop for you. We even gave it a four and a half out of five stars in our review, singing its praises. And right now the major drawback is much better thanks to the discount.
Razer Blade 15: was $3,299.99 now $1,799.99 on Amazon
A slightly larger form factor than the 14 but a no less impressive display with a 165Hz refresh rate that handles 1080p and 1440p gaming like a champ, as well as great specs that guarantee excellent PC gaming performance. Our review even gave it a four and a half out of five stars pleased with nearly every aspect of it.
MSI GP Series: was $1,899 now $1,599 at Walmart
This gaming laptop is one of the cheapest options equipped with a high-end 4000-series graphics card, which not only allows you to max out settings but also has ray tracing and any other features enabled. This excellent deal comes with an Intel Core i9 12900H CPU, a Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB of storage.
Alienware m18: was $2,549.99 now $1,999.99 at Best Buy
An absolute beast of a performance machine, this model comes with a Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU. It also features a display with an insane 480Hz refresh rate and incredible CherryMX mechanical keys. If you want to save a bit more money, Dell is offering a version with slightly weaker specs for $1,849.99.
Last year's Black Friday gaming laptop deals in the UK
MSI GF63 Thin: now £599 at Currys
An amazing deal for a gaming laptop that offers some solid specs for under £1,000. It comes with an Intel Core i7 CPU, a Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, 8 GB of RAM, and 512 GB SSD of storage. You'll be able to play any PC game at medium settings, which is perfect for the vast majority of gamers.
Asus TUF F15: was £879.97 now £677.97 at Laptops Direct
If you're looking for a budget gaming laptop this Black Friday, the Asus TUF F15 is a sound pick. It's not the most powerful laptop on the market, but with an RTX 3050 Ti GPU and Intel Core i5 processor it'll be able to handle the latest games at 1080p - and on the large 15.6-inch display, games look amazing. At this price, it's hard to beat.
MSI GF63 Thin (2023): was £849.97 now £697.97 at Laptops Direct
We've reviewed a few different iterations of MSI's best budget gaming laptop over the years, and this GF63 model is no different from the rest: a solid all-rounder with some of the best value for money you can find. With an RTX 4050 GPU and Intel Core i5 12450H CPU, you should be able to run all the latest games without breaking the bank - and the 144Hz display is a nice inclusion, too.
Asus ROG Strix G15: was £1,211.97 now £817.97 at Laptops Direct
Asus has historically done an excellent job of balancing affordability and performance, and the ROG Strix G15 is no exception. Opting for a speedy AMD Ryzen 7 6800H CPU instead of the more common Intel fare, this gaming laptop is almost four hundred pounds off for Black Friday.
Gigabyte G5: was £1,556.97 now £847.97 at Laptops Direct
Don't sleep on Gigabyte's budget gaming laptops, folks. This G5 model features an RTX 4060 GPU and Intel Core i5 12500H CPU, making it an absolutely blinding deal at less than £900. A 15.6-inch 1080p display with a 144Hz refresh rate is the perfect companion to that RTX graphics card, and the overall design is also surprisingly thin and light for a gaming laptop.
MSI Cyborg 15: was £1,099.97 now £897.97 at Laptops Direct
If you're looking for a great value gaming laptop with one of those shiny new Nvidia RTX 4060 GPUs, this is one of the cheapest deals you can find right now. With a 12th-gen Intel Core i7 processor and a 144Hz FHD display, this laptop is perfect for esports games and can handle the latest triple-A titles with ease too.
MSI Katana 15: was £1,629.99 now £1,299 at Amazon
Another excellent option for those wanting a high-end 4000-series graphics card. The specs are all current-gen and including an Intel Core i9-13900H CPU, a Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB of storage, ensuring that you can max out settings and enable all the effects you want. This laptop has had a further price cut since last week.
Razer Blade 15: was £2,949.97 now £1,479.97 at Laptops Direct
It might be a slightly older model, but Razer's gaming laptops are still seriously premium hardware - and at a staggering £1,402 discount, this Blade 15 is a steal. Packing an RTX 3070 Ti and Intel Core i7-12800H, you should be able to play just about anything at the native 1440p resolution - and with an ultra-crisp 240Hz refresh rate, you don't need to worry about your display holding back your framerate.
Razer Blade 14: was £3,393.97 now £1,629.97 at Laptops Direct
This massive Black Friday gaming laptop deal knocks an absolutely huge £1,550 off the Razer Blade 14 with AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, RTX 3080Ti, and 16GB of RAM. This laptop will easily handle any game you throw at it at its highest settings, and the super-fast and responsive screen will make it look fantastic.
Razer Blade 17: was £3,412.97 now £1,819.97 at Laptops Direct
Do you like your gaming laptops BIG? If so, Razer has you covered - this 17.3-inch monster packs an RTX 3070 Ti and 12th-gen Intel Core i7 processor along with a 1TB SSD to ensure you have plenty of space to store your favorite games. At a huge £1,583 discount for Black Friday, this is an absolute steal for fans of big-screen gaming.
Asus Laptop ZenBook Pro: was £2,499.99 now £1,949.97 on Amazon
This is a high-end gaming laptop with the latest specs both CPU and GPU-wise, which means it's able to handle not only max settings and ray tracing for PC titles but also productivity work and creative/editing projects. It comes with an Intel i9-13900H CPU, Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB of storage.
Razer Blade 16: was £2,699.97 now £2,399.97 at Laptops Direct
Looking for a brand new laptop that scratches that 'premium quality' itch? Look no further: the Blade 16 is Razer's latest flagship gaming laptop, packing a next-gen Nvidia RTX graphics card and Intel Core i7 13800H processor. A gorgeous QHD+ display with incredible color reproduction and a hefty 1TB SSD to store all your games are just the cherry on top.
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