Gaming laptops on sale: top Australian deals in December 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 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 Thin B12U | Nvidia RTX 2050 | Core i5-12450H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD | AU$1,299AU$899 at Mwave

MSI Thin B12U | Nvidia RTX 2050 | Core i5-12450H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD | AU$1,299 AU$899 at Mwave (save AU$400)

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 it's way ahead of integrated graphics, and its hard to argue with that at this price. It'll happily play popular games like Minecraft or Fortnite. Its 12th i5 Gen processor isn't a slouch, making a good option for study too. 

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Dell G15 | RTX 4050 | Core i7 13650HX | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 120Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD |AU$1,498 at Dell

Dell G15 | RTX 4050 | Core i7 13650HX | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 120Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | AU$1,498 at Dell

This Dell G15 at AU$1,498 is a great all-rounder with a solid spec for the money. Its i7 13650HX CPU has more than enough grunt for daily tasks while its RTX 4050 GPU obliterates integrated graphics solutions. You shouldn't expect it to play games with all the ray tracing options turned up, but most of today's popular games will run perfectly well. Dell's after sale service counts for something as well.

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AU$1,500–AU$2,500

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 | RTX 4070 | Ryzen 7 8845HS | 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 165Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | AU$2,999 AU$2,399 at JB HiFI

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 | RTX 4070 | Ryzen 7 8845HS | 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 165Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | AU$2,999 AU$2,399 at JB HiFI (save AU$600)

This Lenovo is a well balanced unit, with an RTX 4070 GPU that pairs up nicely with its 2560 x 1600 165Hz IPS screen. AMD's 8845HS is a powerful processor, and upgradeable SO-DIMM memory is a welcome inclusion. 2.3Kg is not too heavy for a 16-incher either.

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Lenovo Legion 5i | RTX 4070 | Intel i7-14650HX | 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 165Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | AU$3,799 AU$2,389 at Lenovo

Lenovo Legion 5i | RTX 4070 | Intel i7-14650HX | 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 165Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | AU$3,799 AU$2,389 at Lenovo (save AU$1,410)

If you prefer Intel, this Lenovo is well worth checking out. Its RTX 4070 GPU is a great match for its 2560 x 1600 165Hz IPS screen. The i7 14650HX gives you 8P and 8E-cores, giving it a lot of grunt for everything from gaming to creating and multi-tasking. If 16GB isn't enough, you're free to upgrade it down the road thanks to SO-DIMM support. It's a little chunkier than the slim version, but the good news is it comes with a beefier cooling solution, which is always beneficial in a powerful gaming laptop.

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Gigabyte Aero 16| RTX 4070 | Core i7 13700H | 16-inch | 3840 x 2400 OLED @ 60Hz | 16GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$2,899 AU$2,399 at Mwave

Gigabyte Aero 16| RTX 4070 | Core i7 13700H | 16-inch | 3840 x 2400 OLED @ 60Hz | 16GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$2,899 AU$2,399 at Mwave

This RTX 4070 equipped Gigabyte Aero laptop doesn't just include a powerful RTX 4070 GPU, it rocks a gorgeous 4K 16:10 OLED screen. It is limited to 60Hz which will limit its appeal for gaming purists, but that's a limitation we can live with given its all-round prowess and excellent price.

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AU$2,500-AU$3,500

MSI Creator Z16 HX (A13VG-024AU) | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i7 13700HX|32GB RAM | 2TB SSD | 2560 x 1600 @ 165Hz | 16-inch | AU $3,899AU$2,899 at Computer Alliance (save AU$200)

MSI Creator Z16 HX (A13VG-024AU) | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i7 13700HX | 32GB RAM | 2TB SSD | 2560 x 1600 @ 165Hz | 16-inch | AU $3,899 AU$2,899 at Computer Alliance (save AU$200)

This isn't the cheapest RTX 4070 laptop around, but 32GB of RAM and 2TB SSD make it good value. Its CNC machined chassis adds a touch of class too.  It's a 'creator' laptop designed with color accuracy in mind thanks to its 2560 x 1600 screen with HDR 1000 and 100% DCI-P3 support. Of course, it will happily handle all modern gaming tasks too. It's an all-round attractive package. 

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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$4,489 AU$2,812 at Lenovo SPRING

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i | RTX 4070 |Intel Core i9 14900HX| 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 240Hz | 32GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$4,489 AU$2,812 at Lenovo (save AU$1,660)

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 SPRING coupon code to snare the discounted price.

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AU$3,500+

HP Omen 17 | RTX 4090 | i9 13900HX | 32GB RAM | 2TB SSD | 2560 x 1440 @ 240Hz | 17.3-inch | AU $6,499 AU$4,224 at HP

HP Omen 17 | RTX 4090 | i9 13900HX | 32GB RAM | 2TB SSD | 2560 x 1440 @ 240Hz | 17.3-inch | AU $6,499 AU$4,224 at HP (save AU$2,275)

At AU$4,224, this is a great price for a near god-tier gaming laptop that's tough to top. An RTX 4090, i9 13900HX and 32GB of RAM are specs that will stand up to all but the most powerful and expensive desktops. This is the kind of machine you'll be proud to show off. It's a big'un though, and it's best considered a desktop replacement rather than something portable.

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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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