Here's an RTX 3060 gaming laptop with 165Hz display for just over AU$2,000
The Lenovo 5 Pro 16-inch lappy is going cheap at the moment.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro copped a 90 / 100 rating in our June review, with Jorge writing that it's "a stand-out gaming laptop that gives you an excellent display and good gaming performance." If that tempts you, or if you're in the market for an RTX lappy with a high refresh rate display, it's currently on sale for a very reasonable AU$2,124.15. That's down from the usual AU$2,499.
It's available at that price direct from Lenovo's Australian storefront, and you'll need to use the eCoupon SPRINGDEAL to get that price. It's specc'ed nicely: it has a Ryzen 5 5600H, an RTX 3060, and 16GB RAM. But it's the display that really stands out. This Legion Pro boasts a 16-inch IPS WQXGA (3560x1600) display with a 165Hz refresh rate. At this price range, that's impressive.
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (AMD) | Ryzen 5 5600H | RTX 3060 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | AU$2,499 AU$2,124.15
Those specs are tidy at this price range, but the Legion 5 Pro's hidden weapon is that display: it's a 2560x1600 affair with a brilliant 165Hz refresh rate. Definitely on the unusual side, but it's a nice sweet spot for a gaming laptop. Use the eCoupon SPRINGDEAL at checkout.
If you're after the model boasting a Ryzen 7 5800H, that's discounted as well, from AU$2,599 to AU$2,209.15. Again, you'll need the eCoupon SPRINGDEAL to get that price at checkout.
The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals
Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
Shaun Prescott is the Australian editor of PC Gamer. With over ten years experience covering the games industry, his work has appeared on GamesRadar+, TechRadar, The Guardian, PLAY Magazine, the Sydney Morning Herald, and more. Specific interests include indie games, obscure Metroidvanias, speedrunning, experimental games and FPSs. He thinks Lulu by Metallica and Lou Reed is an all-time classic that will receive its due critical reappraisal one day.