13 handpicked Black Friday gaming laptop deals from $789 — Razer, Asus and more

For an affordable entry-level gaming laptop, check out this HP Victus 15 that's now down to $789. With its AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS CPU, RTX 4050 GPU, 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD, this rig will breeze through the most popular multiplayer titles and even demanding games, as our tests of an RTX 4050 gaming show. If you don't need the latest specs, this deal is well worth a shout.

This model of Lenovo Legion 5 gaming laptop is a steal at $999 thanks to its 15.6-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 512GB SSD. It also comes with three free months of Xbox Game Pass for PC, making this a great gift for the PC game fan in your life.

An RTX 50-series gaming laptop for under $1,000? That's right, as the Alienware 16 Aurora is bringing strong entry-level gaming to an all-new low. Along with its RTX 5050 GPU (Nvidia's DLSS 4 excels at delivering sky-high frame rates), expect an Intel Core 7 240H CPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) LED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Its 512GB storage is a tad lacking, but you can customize to add more if needed. For an even cheaper price, there's an RTX 4050 option available!
Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 4050): was $1,099 now $899

With the power it packs, this Gigabyte Aero 16X offers incredible value now that it's $400 off. It's the sweet spot for mighty mid-range power, sporting an AMD Ryzen Al 7 350 CPU, RTX 5070 GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD. Along with its 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) display with a 165Hz refresh rate, expect to play the latest PC games with super smooth frame rates. This is a steal, but for an even more affordable configuration, the RTX 5060 model also has a steep discount:
Gigabyte Aero X16 (RTX 5060): was $1,499 now $1,049

The best gaming laptop we've tested is now down by $350, and for under $1,500, this is a stellar deal. This Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 sports an AMD Ryzen 9 270 CPU, an RTX 5060 GPU, 16GB of DDR5X RAM and a 1TB SSD. It also boasts a gorgeous 14-inch 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. We gave it 4.5 stars in our review, with its amazing performance in a sleek, portable package.

Easily one of my favorite gaming laptops for value, the Alienware 16X Aurora is now $150 off. Now for under $1,500, you get an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU, an RTX 5060 GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. This is a gaming laptop that impresses across the board, even if I found it to be a little on the larger size. But that makes room for its glorious 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) display with a 240Hz refresh rate.

This Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI offers incredible value since it not only boasts an RTX 5070 Ti, but also a 16-inch (2560 x 1600) OLED panel with a whopping 240Hz refresh rate. Throw in its Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD, and this laptop will shine in all gaming genres. Now that it's $300 off, this is one fantastic deal.

This Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop model sports the line's trademark 14-inch OLED 3K 120Hz display along with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU, AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 CPU, 32GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. This is the lowest I've ever seen this laptop, and while you can get it for the same price at other retailers, you get a free copy of the game Arc Raiders if you buy through Razer. For an even more affordable option, check out the RTX 5060 option:
Razer Blade 14 2025 (RTX 5060): was $2,299 now $1,549

This model of Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a slick gaming laptop powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. It also has a 16-inch (2560 x 1600) OLED 240Hz display with HDR support that ensures all your games and movies will look amazing.

The Alienware 16 Area-51 is one of the most powerful gaming laptops we tested this year, and its $550 discount now makes it even sweeter. Boasting an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, RTX 5070 GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD, expect to play the latest games without breaking a sweat. We also adored its 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time. If you're after a major upgrade, this is it. Take note, you can also grab the RTX 5080 model, but the discount isn't as steep.
Alienware 16 Area-51 (RTX 5080): was $3,449 now $3,199

This Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is an elegant gaming laptop powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU and 32GB of RAM. That's good enough to run even the best PC games well on the 16-inch (2560 x 1600) OLED 240Hz display, and you can fit a lot of your favorites on the 2TB of SSD storage you get.

Looking for a bigger screen? Well, expect an even bigger discount on the Alienware 18 Area-51 with an RTX 5080, sporting an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD. It's still one pricey beast, but for the ultimate, high-end performance, along with its 18-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) display with a 300Hz refresh rate, this laptop won't disappoint. What's more, the RTX 5090 model also has the same big price cut.
Alienware 18 Area-51 (RTX 5090): was $4,249 now $3,599

For the pinnacle of gaming power, this MSI Raider 18 HX AI will do just the trick, as it's now over $1,100 off! It's still a very pricey machine, but this desktop replacement will be able to play anything you throw at it at the highest settings. Expect an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HHX CPU, an RTX 5090 GPU, 64GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD. And its 18-inch 4K (3840 x 2400) display with a 120Hz refresh rate will show off some mighty fine visuals.