9 gaming laptop deals I'd get right now — save on Acer, Dell and more

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With their impressive GPUs, sleek design, and desktop class performance, it's no wonder that gaming laptops are so pricey. Fortunately, there are plenty of deals you can get right now on some of the best gaming laptops we've tested.

One of the best deals right now comes from Best Buy. For a limited time, Best Buy is taking up to $500 off select gaming laptops from HP, MSI, Gigabyte and more. Below you'll find my picks for the best gaming laptop deals right now. For more savings, check out our RTX 40-series laptop deals and our back to school laptop sales roundup.

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Gigabyte  G6 w/ RTX 4060
Gigabyte G6 w/ RTX 4060: was $1,199 now $999 at Best Buy

This laptop from Gigabyte comes with some impressive specs and a solid price. It has 32GB RAM, an RTX 4060 GPU and an Intel i7-13620H processor. With the $200 discount, it's the only gaming laptop we've found that's worthwhile for under $1,000.

HP Victus 16 w/ RTX 4050
HP Victus 16 w/ RTX 4050: was $1,349 now $1,049 at HP US

If you’re into indie games or older titles, there’s no need to splurge on a high-end gaming laptop. This HP Victus 16 configuration is $300 off and it’s equipped with a 16.1-inch 1080p display with 165Hz refresh, Core i7-14650HX CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and RTX 4050 graphics.

Acer Nitro 17 w/ RTX 4060
Acer Nitro 17 w/ RTX 4060: was $1,239 now $1,089 at Walmart

The RTX 4060 in this laptop should provide enough power for casual gaming. We also like the colored keyboard that's paired with the 17.3-inch 1080p display, Core i7-14650HX CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD. With these specs, it's ideal for play, work, or watching movies.

ASUS TUF Gaming F16 w/ RTX 4060
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 w/ RTX 4060: was $1,299 now $1,099 at Amazon

One thing that makes the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 stand out from the crowd is the 16:10 aspect ratio display. Along with that, you'll get an Intel Core i7-13650HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 512GB SSD. For just over $1,000, those are some solid specs that gamers are sure to love.

HP Omen 16 w/ RTX 4050
HP Omen 16 w/ RTX 4050: was $1,649 now $1,199 at HP US

Save $450 on this RTX 4050-powered HP Omen 17 configuration, an ideal pick for relaxing, cozy games or graphically intensive games at lower settings. It’s equipped with an Intel Core i7-i7-14700HX CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. You also get a 16.1-inch 1080p 165Hz display.

MSI Creator 16 AI Studio
MSI Creator 16 AI Studio: was $1,999 now $1,499 at Best Buy

Boasting all the power a creative needs to create, edit, and store projects, this MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is worth checking out now that it's on sale. You get an Intel Core Ultra 9-185H CPU, 32GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and an RTX 4070 GPU. We also like its 16-inch 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 165Hz display.

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i: was $1,999 now $1,579 at Target

This Lenovo Legion Pro 5i looks a tad dated by our reckoning, but don't disregard it. It's got a very capable RTX 4070 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a QHD 165Hz display. The keyboard is nice and spacious, too.

Alienware x16 R2
Alienware x16 R2: was $3,699 now $2,799 at Dell

Alienware is Dell's gaming sub-brand, and this x16 R2 is a great example of how well they do things. There's an Intel Core Ultra 9, a very, very powerful GPU (an RTX 4090, no less), 32GB of RAM and a huge two terabyte SSD. It's reduced by $900, too!

Alienware 18 Area 51 w/ RTX 5080
Alienware 18 Area 51 w/ RTX 5080: was $3,499 now $3,149 at Dell

The only model on this list with the latest 50-series Nvidia GPU, the Alienware Area 51 is pricey, but it's packed to the gills with power. It has a massive 18-inch QHD+ screen with 300MHz refresh, Core Ultra 9-275HX CPU, 32GB of RAM, 2TB SSD, and a n RTX 5080 GPU.

Lloyd Coombes
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Lloyd Coombes is a freelance tech and fitness writer. He's an expert in all things Apple as well as in computer and gaming tech, with previous works published on TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Live Science and more. You'll find him regularly testing the latest MacBook or iPhone, but he spends most of his time writing about video games as Gaming Editor for the Daily Star. He also covers board games and virtual reality, just to round out the nerdy pursuits.

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