Black Friday gaming laptop deals 2024: today's discounts on laptops at every power-level

Black Friday gaming laptop deals
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I get you, it's barely been a moment since the October Prime Day deals debacle and here we are talking about Black Friday gaming laptop deals. Like Christmas, the sales season starts earlier each year, and we're expecting practically the entire of November to be given over to rampant consumerism on behalf of the major tech retailers.

But so long as you're savvy and patient, you won't be suckered in by faux deals that don't make sense in the grand scheme of things. We've been covering the best gaming laptop deals throughout the year, which means we've got a good bead on what's actually a great price for a given machine, and are able to spot the trends as they emerge.

We're going to be regularly updating this page with the best deals we've found, so you can be confident that anything we recommend on this page is worth a look.

But there are things you can do yourself, with tools such as camelcamelcamel being able to give you a good look at the historical pricing of individual machines on Amazon. That way you can see if a price you're seeing today is actually as good as it could be.

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The most important spec for a gaming laptop is the choice of GPU, with CPU a secondary concern. The good thing right now is that we're not expecting a new generation of either until next year, and the mobile graphics cards you can get today are the same as two years ago—meaning gaming laptops with two generation old processors will still have up to date RTX 40-series GPUs in them.

It's also worth keeping an eye on the backup specs for a gaming laptop, especially if you're looking at the more affordable end of the spectrum. Many companies look to save cash, or force you into a more expensive purchase, by limiting the amount of RAM or storage in a budget gaming laptop. But even if it only has 8GB installed, it's worth checking around to see how easy an upgrade it is to get that up to 16GB; it might still be cheaper than buying an equivalent laptop with 16GB from the outset.

When is Black Friday 2024?

Black Friday is officially kicking off on Friday November 29, 2024. But in real terms the big end of year sales event will be going long before that date and long after it, too. We expect to start seeing early Black Friday deals at the beginning of November, with the big discounts dropping around Thanksgiving week, through that weekend and out into Cyber Monday and Cyber Week.

So, buckle up for some great Black Friday gaming laptop deals, as we're expecting a bunch of the best gaming laptops from 2024 to go on sale.

Black Friday gaming laptop deals — Quick links

Black Friday gaming laptop deals under $1000

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Steam Deck (LCD) | 512 GB SSD | $449 at Steam

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Steam Deck (LCD) | 512 GB SSD |
$449 at Steam
Okay, the Steam Deck may have had an OLED refresh but the original version is still the archetype of what a mobile PC gaming device should be. It's just as powerful as the most recent model so all those Steam Deck compatible games should run well. It's the OG PC gaming handheld, and it still demands respect.

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HP Victus 15 | RTX 4050 | Ryzen 5 8645HS | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 8 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD | $979 $649.70 at Walmart

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HP Victus 15 | RTX 4050 | Ryzen 5 8645HS | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 8 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD |
$979 $649.70 at Walmart
Let's be upfront about this—8 GB of RAM is not enough in 2024. But when you're talking about a gaming notebook that costs just $650, but with a decent RTX 40-series GPU inside it, I can swallow it. Especially when you can easily upgrade the RAM with just a wee screwdriver in-hand. And 16 GB of fast dual-channel DDR5 is just $50-odd right now. The RTX 4050 is just a 75 W variant, so not the outright fastest, but will still definitely do the job at 1080p, and for this money, that's all you can ask.

Price check: Newegg $694.95

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Dell G15 | RTX 4060 | Ryzen 7 7840HS | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 4800| 512 GB SSD | $1,099.99 $799.99 at Dell (save $300)

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Dell G15 | RTX 4060 | Ryzen 7 7840HS | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 4800| 512 GB SSD |
$1,099.99 $799.99 at Dell (save $300)
This is the cheapest we've seen a proper RTX 4060 laptop for a while, with an all round selection of components that makes a lot of sense. It's a shame about the 512 GB SSD, but you can always stick a bigger one in it from our cheap SSD deals page.

$1,000–$1,500

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MSI Katana 15 | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i7-13620H | 16-inch | 144 Hz | 1200p | 1 TB SSD | 16 GB DDR5 | $1,149.99 at Amazon

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MSI Katana 15 | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i7-13620H | 16-inch | 144 Hz | 1200p | 1 TB SSD | 16 GB DDR5 |
$1,149.99 at Amazon
You're only getting a 1080p screen here, which is a bit of a shame as the rest of the components are all rather excellent. Still, that RTX 4070 will have no problem pushing that 144 Hz panel to its limits in many games at that res, plus the 10 core (six P-core, four Efficient) CPU has some decent DDR5 to play with. It's not perfect, but for this money it's an excellent deal.

Price check: Newegg $1,299

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Lenovo Legion 5 Slim | RTX 4070 | Ryzen 7 7735HS | 16-inch | 165 Hz | 1600p | 1 TB SSD | 16 GB DDR5 | $1,349.99 $1,187.99 at Newegg (save $162)

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Lenovo Legion 5 Slim | RTX 4070 | Ryzen 7 7735HS | 16-inch | 165 Hz | 1600p | 1 TB SSD | 16 GB DDR5 |
$1,349.99 $1,187.99 at Newegg (save $162)
Slim, portable, powerful and with a great screen, for a great price. That's a very difficult combo to find, but this Lenovo Legion 5 fits the bill perfectly. You get a speedy Ryzen 7 processor, a proper 16-inch 1600p screen capable of a decent turn of speed, and that all-important 140 W RTX 4070 for serious gaming firepower.

Price check: Best Buy $1,349.99

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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i9-14900HX | 16-inch | 240 Hz | 1600p | 1 TB SSD | 16 GB DDR5 | $1,699.99 $1,449.99 at Best Buy (save $250)

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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i9-14900HX | 16-inch | 240 Hz | 1600p | 1 TB SSD | 16 GB DDR5 |
$1,699.99 $1,449.99 at Best Buy (save $250)
Acer's Helios line of laptops goes up to some mighty (and mighty pricey) configs, but this one is a bit more affordable. You get that super-fast 240 Hz screen, a proper RTX 4070, and one of Intel's top mobile chips, the Core i9 14900HX. It'll likely run pretty toasty with that beefy Intel chip in the mix, but power-wise it's a pretty mean gaming machine.

$1,500+

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Gigabyte Aorus | RTX 4070 | Core i7 13650HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 165 Hz | 32 GB DDR5-4800 | 1 TB SSD | $1,699.99 $1,549.99 at Best Buy (save $150)

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Gigabyte Aorus | RTX 4070 | Core i7 13650HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 165 Hz | 32 GB DDR5-4800 | 1 TB SSD |
$1,699.99 $1,549.99 at Best Buy (save $150)
This Gigabyte has a nicely balanced set of components, what with a mobile Core i7 with six Performance cores and eight Efficient matched with a 140 W RTX 4070 handling the graphics. 32 GB of DDR5 memory is good to see at this price as well, although admittedly it's not the fastest. Still, a well-weighted laptop for the money. 

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Gigabyte Aorus 17H | RTX 4070 | Core i7 13700H | 17.3-inch | 1440p | 240 Hz | 16 GB DDR5-4800 | 1 TB SSD | $1,749 $1,555.98 at Amazon (save $193.02)

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Gigabyte Aorus 17H | RTX 4070 | Core i7 13700H | 17.3-inch | 1440p | 240 Hz | 16 GB DDR5-4800 | 1 TB SSD |
$1,749 $1,555.98 at Amazon (save $193.02)
This is a big laptop that, for once, hasn't been packed with the most power-hungry and heat producing components, which is refreshing. That Core i7 is easier to keep cool than an i9 and it's a more suitable match for the 140W RTX 4070 alongside, which should have no problem pushing 1440p res gaming to that screen. Speaking of which, that 240 Hz panel is very speedy indeed, especially for this price.

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Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 | RTX 4070 | Core Ultra 185H | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 16 GB DDR5-6400 | 1 TB SSD | $1,999.99 $1,599.99 at Best Buy (save $400)

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Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 | RTX 4070 | Core Ultra 185H | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 16 GB DDR5-6400 | 1 TB SSD |
$1,999.99 $1,599.99 at Best Buy (save $400)
This little laptop is one we absolutely fell in love with in our review, with one caveat—our model had a much too powerful GPU that it couldn't make use of. This RTX 4070 model, on the other hand, should be perfectly balanced. Here you get a stunning OLED display, a slim and svelte form factor, and all the right specs. Simply a brilliant laptop, and one we were loathed to give back.

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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 | RTX 4070 | Ryzen 9 8945HS | 14-inch | 1800p | 120 Hz | 32 GB DDR5-6400 | 1 TB SSD | $1,999.99 $1,749.99 at Best Buy (save $300)

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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 | RTX 4070 | Ryzen 9 8945HS | 14-inch | 1800p | 120 Hz | 32 GB DDR5-6400 | 1 TB SSD |
$1,999.99 $1,749.99 at Best Buy (save $300)
Well, look what we have here. Not only does this 14-inch super portable laptop have an RTX 4070, but an eight core 16 thread AMD processor, 32 GB of very fast DDR5 and an OLED screen. That's a huge amount of hardware in a very light, very sleek package. We gave the Zephyrus G14 a 90 in our review, and believe us, that doesn't happen often.

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Lenovo Legion Pro 7 | RTX 4080 | Core i9 14900HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 32 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD | $2,799 $2,099 at B&H Photo (save $700)

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Lenovo Legion Pro 7 | RTX 4080 | Core i9 14900HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 32 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD |
$2,799 $2,099 at B&H Photo (save $700)
Lenovo make some brilliant gaming laptops, and this Legion Pro 7 is no exception. Featuring the mighty RTX 4080 in combination with Intel's top spec Core i9 mobile CPU, this high-end model should have no trouble tearing through any game you can throw at it. The screen is plenty speedy too with a 240 Hz refresh rate, and 32 GB of fast DDR5 is not to be sniffed at.

Price check: Newegg (2 TB SSD model) $2,499.99

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Black Friday gaming laptop deals in the UK

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Gigabyte G5 | RTX 4060 | Core i5 13500H | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5-4800 | 512 GB SSD | £849.99 £797.97 at Amazon (save £52.02)

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Gigabyte G5 | RTX 4060 | Core i5 13500H | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5-4800 | 512 GB SSD |
£849.99 £797.97 at Amazon (save £52.02)
We're big fans of this little budget gaming laptop, and our Jacob loved its great gaming performance (check out our review). With some genuine 1080p gaming chops on offer for a substantially lower price than we've seen previously, this makes for a tidy little gaming laptop for not much cash at all.

Price check: Currys £799

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Acer Nitro V 16 | RTX 4060 | Ryzen 7 8845HS | 16-inch | 1200p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | £1199.99 £999 at Amazon (save £200.99)

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Acer Nitro V 16 | RTX 4060 | Ryzen 7 8845HS | 16-inch | 1200p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD |
£1199.99 £999 at Amazon (save £200.99)
This 16-inch lappy is a proper bargain at this price, as there's really not a lot wrong with it for under £1,000. You get an eight core, 16-thread processor, 16 GB of RAM, a 165 Hz 1200p screen and a proper 1 TB SSD, and let's not forget that RTX 4060. It might not be the most powerful of GPUs, but it's a darn sight better than the RTX 4050 you find in most machines at this price, and with DLSS 3 it can deliver decent gaming performance.

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MSI Katana 15 | RTX 4070 | Core i7 13620H | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1,399£1,099.99 at Overclockers (save £300)

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MSI Katana 15 | RTX 4070 | Core i7 13620H | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD |
$1,399 £1,099.99 at Overclockers (save £300)
With a substantial ten-core 16-thread Intel CPU sitting at its heart, this Katana certainly has some processing grunt. The RTX 4070 here is only the 105 W TGP version, but that should still have no problem pushing pixels to that 1080p screen. It might not be a top-spec machine, but it's very difficult to argue with the performance here at this price. 

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MSI Pulse 17 | RTX 4070 | Core i9 13900H | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | £1,899 £1,399 at Amazon (save £500)

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MSI Pulse 17 | RTX 4070 | Core i9 13900H | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD |
£1,899 £1,399 at Amazon (save £500)
If you're looking for a bit more screen real estate than the MSI above, and a bit more GPU oomph as well, this Pulse 17 model is a good shout for the cash. It's got the full-fat 140 TGP version of the RTX 4070, the same very fast Intel CPU, and a 17-inch display. Shame it's only 1080p again, but at least with a 144 Hz refresh rate, it's pretty nippy.

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Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 | RTX 4070 | Core i7 14700H | 18-inch | 1600p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | £1,599.95 at Amazon

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Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 | RTX 4070 | Core i7 14700H | 18-inch | 1600p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD |
£1,599.95 at Amazon
It's a seriously large laptop this, but if you're looking for a huge screen and some mega components to match, this is a superb pick for the money. That RTX 4070 should be able to keep that big IPS panel fed with pixels thanks to DLSS 3, and the Core i7 processor here will have no problems keeping up. Big, beastly, and surprisingly good value.

Price check: Laptops Direct £2,316.97

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MSI Vector 17  | RTX 4080 | Core i9-13980HX | 17-inch | 1200p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | £2,049 £1,699.45 at Amazon (save £349.55)

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MSI Vector 17  | RTX 4080 | Core i9-13980HX | 17-inch | 1200p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD |
£2,049 £1,699.45 at Amazon (save £349.55)
When it comes to the hardware running under the bonnet, this 17-inch MSI Vector certainly has the goods, what with that Intel Core i9 processor and an RTX 4080 making a very tempting package indeed. Bit of a shame about the 1200p display and 16GB of RAM, but at least the screen's a good 'un with a 144Hz refresh rate and nice and bright panel. There's a huge amount of performance here in quite a slim and svelte package, making this machine a lot of power for just under £1,800.

Price check: Laptops Direct £1,699

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Will prices drop any lower?

There are always reasons to hold off on making a new purchase whenever you are thinking about making one. Whether it's the potential for a new generation of techie goodness on the horizon—either cutting prices on existing models or delivering tangible higher performance—or because there might be an imminent sale like Black Friday looming.

When picking out Black Friday gaming laptop deals we take all of this into consideration, and where we think prices on something might significantly drop on the big day itself we simply won't recommend it. But all of the products here we either believe won't significantly drop much further in terms of their pricing, even over Cyber Monday or Cyber Week, or are just good deals that we wouldn't hesitate recommending if you wanted to make a purchase today.

It's worth stating, too, that many retailers have already dropped prices as low as they're going to go in the Black Friday sales, and the likes of Newegg and Best Buy are offering their own kinds of price guarantees to give you some confidence in their current discounts.

What should I look out for in a Black Friday gaming laptop deal?

The best Black Friday gaming laptop deals will deliver high-performance hardware for a knockdown price, or at the very least not come with an overly inflated price tag.

But it doesn't automatically scan that just because something has a three-figure discount that it will be worth the money. You need to keep an eye on what parts are being used, what else you get for your cash, and whether it's actually right for you.

Things are tough for PC gaming hardware, as it stands today. But companies are still aiming to shift stock so expect some discounts on current-gen kit. Don't be fooled into parting with money for anything beyond the last generation of GPUs, however. It's unlikely there'll be a laptop with an Nvidia 10-series graphics card inside it that's worth buying this Black Friday, unless you can find a wonderfully cheap deal.

Keep an eye out for storage, and memory size too. That's most true at the low end of the market, where manufacturers may aim to keep prices low by using single sticks of memory and therefore halving the potential memory bandwidth. That might not be a problem in the very cheapest of gaming laptops, however, where the GPU will make the most difference to your experience.

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Dave James
Editor-in-Chief, Hardware

Dave has been gaming since the days of Zaxxon and Lady Bug on the Colecovision, and code books for the Commodore Vic 20 (Death Race 2000!). He built his first gaming PC at the tender age of 16, and finally finished bug-fixing the Cyrix-based system around a year later. When he dropped it out of the window. He first started writing for Official PlayStation Magazine and Xbox World many decades ago, then moved onto PC Format full-time, then PC Gamer, TechRadar, and T3 among others. Now he's back, writing about the nightmarish graphics card market, CPUs with more cores than sense, gaming laptops hotter than the sun, and SSDs more capacious than a Cybertruck.

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