Gaming laptops on sale: top Australian deals in May 2024

Features
By
Contributions from
published

A running list of the best gaming laptop discounts and deals from across Australia, updated regularly.

Jump to:
Gaming laptop deals

MSI Titan GT77 HX gaming laptop with RTX 4090 and Core i9

(Image credit: Future)

Under AU$1,500: Budget beauties
AU$1,500–AU$2,500: Mid-range magic
AU$2,500–AU$3.500: High-end. High Class
AU$3,500+: Money is no object

Like just about everything you can buy, inflation has hit laptop prices hard. Finding a good deal on a gaming laptop isn't easy. But if you've got the cash to splash, you'll be rewarded with a machine that'll put many gaming desktops from just a couple of years ago to shame. Even the cheaper models will allow you to perform pretty much every conceivable task. Gaming is always a bit different though. A better GPU will get you higher frame rates and give you the grunt for more demanding modern games at higher resolutions with ray tracing effects turned on.

It's not like older generation laptops suddenly became useless overnight though. Far from it. There are great deals to be found on RTX 30 series laptops with 11th or 12th Gen processors, and of course, there are AMD options too, and they should not be overlooked.

Check back here regularly. We'll be highlighting the best deals we come across. No matter if you're after something cheap, something portable to keep you entertained on the road, an all rounder, or a true desktop replacement, We've got you covered with deals to suit all budgets.

But there are so many gaming laptops to choose from! If you need a bit of a helping hand, check out our picks for best gaming laptop. 

Where are the best Australian gaming laptop deals?

Deals to suit all budgets:

Under AU$1,500

MSI GF63 Thin | Nvidia RTX 2050 | Core i7-12650H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD | AU$1,399AU$899 at Amazon

MSI GF63 Thin | Nvidia RTX 2050 | Core i7-12650H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD | AU$1,399 AU$899 at Amazon (save AU$500)

This MSI is a great option if you're looking for an affordable laptop suitable for the kids. Its RTX 2050 GPU isn't the most powerful option around, but its hard to argue with that at this price. It'll happily play popular games like Minecraft or Fortnite. Its 12th i7 Gen processor isn't a slouch, making a good option for study too. 

View Deal
Mwave X15 Home Gaming |Corei7 12700H | Arc A730M | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSDAU$1,299AU$1,099 at Mwave

Mwave X15 Home Gaming | Core i7 12700H | Arc A730M | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | AU$1,299 AU$1,099 at Mwave (save AU$200)

A laptop with an Arc GPU? Yes indeed, and it's not bad, especially with newer drivers. Mwave has decked out this model with some excellent options for a laptop at this price including 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. It's even got Thunderbolt 4 and unlike many laptops, you can add more RAM if you want. It's a really good allrounder at this price.

View Deal
Acer Nitro V |Corei5 13420H | RTX 4050 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSDAU$1,199 at eBay

Acer Nitro V | Core i5 13420H | RTX 4050 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | AU$1,199 at eBay

This Acer offers a very good all-round spec for the money. It'll happily perform as a gamer, while its 16GB of RAM and 13th Gen processor give it good all-round cred. It's got a 144Hz 1920 x 1080 IPS screen, which is a good match for the RTX 4050 GPU. At under 2.2KG, it's a good option for carrying to school or on campus too.

View Deal

AU$1,500–AU$2,500

MSI GF63 Thin | RTX 4060 | i7 12650H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 | 144Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | AU$1,899 AU$1,599 at Computer Alliance

MSI GF63 Thin | RTX 4060 | i7 12650H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 | 144Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | AU$1,899 AU$1,599 at Computer Alliance (save AU$300)

AU$1,599 for this MSI thin and light laptop with an RTX 4060 is a pretty good deal indeed. Its a powerful allrounder with an i7 CPU and 16GB of RAM. Its 1080p 144Hz IPS screen will produce good color accuracy and at 1.86KG, you can carry it in a bag without breaking your back.

View Deal
Lenovo LOQ 15" | Nvidia RTX 4050 | Core i7 13620H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz | 16GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$2,199AU$1,699 at JB Hifi

Lenovo LOQ 15" | Nvidia RTX 4050 | Core i7 13620H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz | 16GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$2,199 AU$1,699 at JB Hifi (save AU$500)

If you're looking for a good all rounder that can handle a bit of gaming on the side, then this Lenovo is well worth checking out. Its RTX 4050 is a solid option, and it's light years ahead of integrated graphics. Its 13th Gen i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD are nice to see at this price point, and it's a lovely looking unit too. 

View Deal

AU$2,500-AU$3,500

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i | RTX 4070 |Intel Core i9 14900HX| 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 240Hz | 32GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$4,569 AU$2,919 at Lenovo This a really powerful and well spec'd option with its RTX 4070 graphics and 14900HX CPU. Its 2560 x 1600 screen with a 240Hz refresh rate will deliver stutter-free smooth frame rates and good color accuracy. Whether you're after grunt for gaming or productivity, this is an excellent option at this price. Be sure to enter the EOFY24

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i | RTX 4070 |Intel Core i9 14900HX| 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 240Hz | 32GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$4,569 AU$2,919 at Lenovo (save AU$1,650)

This a really powerful and well spec'd option with its RTX 4070 graphics and 14900HX CPU. Its 2560 x 1600 screen with a 240Hz refresh rate will deliver stutter-free smooth frame rates and good color accuracy. Whether you're after grunt for gaming or productivity, this is an excellent option at this price. Be sure to enter the EOFY24 coupon code to snare the discounted price.

View Deal

AU$3,500+

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i | RTX 4080 | i9-14900HX | 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 240Hz | 32GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$6,599 AU$3,999 at Lenovo (save AU$2,600) Lenovo's claim of a AU$2,600 saving is a bit on the generous side, but there's no taking away from the fact that this is an excellent laptop for AU$3,999. In addition to its powerful RTX 4080 graphics card, it's got one of Intel's best CPUs on board. It's still a pricey affair, but apart from a model with an RTX 4090 (which can sometimes end up slower because of its heat output), it'll be hard to find better without spending really silly money. Enter the EOFY24

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i | RTX 4080 | i9-14900HX | 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 240Hz | 32GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$6,599 AU$3,999 at Lenovo (save AU$2,600)

Lenovo's claim of a AU$2,600 saving is a bit on the generous side, but there's no taking away from the fact that this is an excellent laptop for AU$3,999. In addition to its powerful RTX 4080 graphics card, it's got one of Intel's best CPUs on board. It's still a pricey affair, but apart from a model with an RTX 4090 (which can sometimes end up slower because of its heat output), it'll be hard to find better without spending really silly money. Enter the EOFY24 coupon code to qualify for the discounted price.

View Deal
HP Omen 17 | Core i9 13900HX | Nvidia RTX 4090 | 32GB RAM | 2TB SSD | 2560 x 1440 @ 240Hz | 17.3-inch | AU $6,499 AU$4,549 at HP

HP Omen 17 | Core i9 13900HX | Nvidia RTX 4090 | 32GB RAM | 2TB SSD | 2560 x 1440 @ 240Hz | 17.3-inch | AU $6,499 AU$4,549 at HP (save AU$1,950)

If you want a top-of-the-line unit with just about everything included, this HP is definitely one to check out at this price. An RTX 4090, i9 13900HX and 32GB of RAM are specs that will stand up to all but the most powerful and expensive desktops. It's a big 17-inch machine so its a better as desktop replacement rather than something you'd consider truly portable.

View Deal

Below you'll find laptop deals from across the web that our specialized deal widget has sniffed out.

Chris Szewczyk
Chris Szewczyk
Hardware Writer

Chris' gaming experiences go back to the mid-nineties when he conned his parents into buying an 'educational PC' that was conveniently overpowered to play Doom and Tie Fighter. He developed a love of extreme overclocking that destroyed his savings despite the cheaper hardware on offer via his job at a PC store. To afford more LN2 he began moonlighting as a reviewer for VR-Zone before jumping the fence to work for MSI Australia. Since then, he's gone back to journalism, enthusiastically reviewing the latest and greatest components for PC & Tech Authority, PC Powerplay and currently Australian Personal Computer magazine and PC Gamer. Chris still puts far too many hours into Borderlands 3, always striving to become a more efficient killer.

With contributions from
See comments