Gaming laptops on sale: top Australian deals in April 2024

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

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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 i5-12450H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD | AU$1,199AU$805 at eBay

MSI GF63 Thin| Nvidia RTX 2050 | Core i5-12450H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD | AU$1,199 AU$805 at eBay (save AU$394)

It's not quite as cheap as it was last week, but this MSI is a still 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 Gen processor isn't a slouch, making a good option for study too. Be sure to add the SAVA8 code at checkout to bring it down to its final AU$805 price

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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.

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AU$1,500–AU$2,500

Lenovo LOQ 15" | Nvidia RTX 4050 | Core i7 13450HX | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz | 8GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | AU$2,261AU$1,419 at Lenovo 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 processor will hold it in good stead. 8GB of RAM is average, but the good news is, it's upgradeable. And it's a lovely looking unit too. Be sure to add the TRENDSETTER

Lenovo LOQ 15" | Nvidia RTX 4050 | Core i7 13450HX | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz | 8GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | AU$2,261 AU$1,419 at Lenovo (save AU$842)

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 processor will hold it in good stead. 8GB of RAM is average, but the good news is, it's upgradeable. And it's a lovely looking unit too. Be sure to add the TRENDSETTER coupon code to qualify for the discounted price

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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.

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AU$2,500-AU$3,500

HP Omen 16 Transcend | Nvidia RTX 4070 | Core i7 13700HX | 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 240Hz | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | AU$4,599AU$2,759 at HP

HP Omen 16 Transcend | Nvidia RTX 4070 | Core i7 13700HX | 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 240Hz | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | AU$4,599 AU$2,759 at HP (save AU$1,840)

If you fancy a machine with a bigger screen, this HP Omen gives you a lot of grunt for your dollar. Its powerful RTX 4070 graphics card pairs up well with its 240Hz screen. You'll be able to play all modern games, and popular online titles at high frame rates. That 13700HX CPU makes it a more than capable allrounder too. It's got a USB-C 40Gbps port with DP support and HDMI 2.1, meaning it'll happily reside at home driving a high-res monitor.

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Lenovo Legion Pro 5i | RTX 4070 |Intel Core i9 14900HX| 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 240Hz | 32GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$4,549 AU$2,899 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 TRENDSETTER

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i | RTX 4070 |Intel Core i9 14900HX| 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 240Hz | 32GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$4,549 AU$2,899 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 TRENDSETTER coupon code to snare the discounted price.

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AU$3,500+

HP Omen 16 | Core i7 13700HX | Nvidia RTX 4080 | 32GB RAM | 2TB SSD | 2560 x 1440 @ 240Hz | 16.1-inch | AU $5,549 AU$3,606 at HP

HP Omen 16 | Core i7 13700HX | Nvidia RTX 4080 | 32GB RAM | 2TB SSD | 2560 x 1440 @ 240Hz | 16.1-inch | AU $5,549 AU$3,606 at HP (save AU$1.943)

AU$3,606 seems like a lot to pay for a laptop, but this is an excellent price for a very good spec machine that's tough to top unless you're prepared to pay silly money. An RTX 4080, i7 13700HX, 2TB SSD and 32GB of RAM are specs that will stand up to all but the most powerful (and expensive) laptops. It's a big unit to carry around, but at 2.35KG it's not all that heavy for the performance it offers.

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Lenovo Legion Pro 9i | RTX 4080 | i9-14900HX | 16-inch | 3200 x 2000 @ 165Hz | 32GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$6,917 AU$5,219 at Lenovo (save AU$1,698) This is a heckuva gaming laptop. In addition to its powerful RTX 4080 graphics card, it's got one of Intel's best CPUs on board. Its highlight is its 3200 x 2000 mini-LED screen with full HDR. It's definitely a pricey affair, but apart from a model with an RTX 4090 (which can sometimes end up slower because of its heat output), it's hard to find better without spending really silly money. Enter the TRENDSETTER

Lenovo Legion Pro 9i | RTX 4080 | i9-14900HX | 16-inch | 3200 x 2000 @ 165Hz | 32GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$6,917 AU$5,219 at Lenovo (save AU$1,698)

This is a heckuva gaming laptop. In addition to its powerful RTX 4080 graphics card, it's got one of Intel's best CPUs on board. Its highlight is its 3200 x 2000 mini-LED screen with full HDR. It's definitely a pricey affair, but apart from a model with an RTX 4090 (which can sometimes end up slower because of its heat output), it's hard to find better without spending really silly money. Enter the TRENDSETTER coupon code to qualify for the discounted price.

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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.

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