Best cheap gaming laptop deals

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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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Acer Nitro V | RTX 4050 | Ryzen 5 7535HS | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD | $949.99 $699.99 at Best Buy (save $250)
Let's be up front here—the mobile RTX 4050 isn't a particularly powerful gaming GPU. However, if you're on a tight budget and looking to take advantage of DLSS 3, this discount lappy has a lot going for it. It's got a decently fast display, a chunky little six core Zen 4 CPU, 16 GB of DDR5 and a relatively subtle chassis design. I'd upgrade the SSD to something bigger for cheap, but otherwise it's a decent budget gaming machine for the price.

Price check: Newegg $859.99

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MSI Katana 15 | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i7-13620H | 16-inch | 144 Hz | 1200p | 1 TB SSD | 16 GB DDR5 | $1,138.49 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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Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i7-13620H | 16-inch | 165 Hz | 1080p | 512 GB SSD | 16 GB DDR4 3200 | $1,599.99 $1,199.99 at Best Buy (save $400)
There's a couple of caveats here to be aware of, but this thin, light and powerful little laptop is still a superb deal. You get a 120 W RTX 4070, a 10 core (six performance, four efficient) Intel chip, and 16 GB of DDR4. That 512 GB SSD is on the small side, but there's two M2 slots so it's easy to drop in some extra storage—and while that screen is only 1080p, it's still a vibrant and fast panel.

Price check: Newegg $1,599

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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 | RTX 4060 | Ryzen 9 8945HS | 14-inch | 120 Hz | 2560 x 1440 | OLED | 1 TB SSD | 16GB DDR5-6400 | $1,599.99 $1,249.99 at Best Buy (save $350)
We tested the RTX 4070 version of this laptop and rated it very highly, although prices for that model remain substantially higher. This RTX 4060 version might not have the same graphics grunt, but thanks to DLSS 3 it'll still deliver great gaming performance, all wrapped up in a beautiful, ultra-compact chassis with a stunning OLED screen.

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Acer Predator Helios| RTX 4070 | Core i9 14900HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1,699.99 $1,499.99 at Best Buy (save $250)
This Acer might not be the slimmest of models, but it's got some specs that should make you look twice. Alongside a proper 140 W RTX 4070 sits the current fastest Intel mobile CPU, in tandem with a blazing fast 240 Hz IPS display. It's a little chonky, and the branding is less than subtle, but there's a lot of grunt here inside that substantial chassis. It's likely to get loud though, what with a 24-core CPU sitting next to that full-fat GPU.

Price check: Newegg $1,799.99

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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 $1,499.99 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.

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Lenovo Legion 5i | RTX 4070 | Core i9 14900HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 5600 | 1 TB SSD | $1,799.99 $1,499.99 at B&H Photo (save $300)
Lenovo Legion gaming laptops have been excellent performers for a while now, and this one has specs to impress. The CPU is a 24 core (8 Performance 16 efficient) powerhouse, plus you get a proper 32 GB of RAM to play with. Match that with a 140 W RTX 4070 and a 240 Hz screen and this laptop is virtually flawless for the money. 2 TB of storage would be nice if I was being picky, but 1 TB will do you fine.

Price check: Best Buy $1899.99

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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 $1,509.33 at Amazon (save $239.67)
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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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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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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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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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