Gaming laptops on sale: top Australian deals in March 2024

Gaming laptop deals

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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

Dell G15 | Nvidia RTX 3050 | Core i5-12500H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD | AU$1,599AU$1,099 at The Good Guys

Dell G15 | Nvidia RTX 3050 | Core i5-12500H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD | <a href="https://www.prf.hn/click/camref:1101ljjE9/pubref:hawk-custom-tracking/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegoodguys.com.au%2Fdell-g15-156-inches-12th-gen-i5-8gb-256gb-ssd-geforce-rtx-3050-4gb-win-11-gaming-laptop-rng55201200au" data-link-merchant="thegoodguys.com.au"" target="_blank">AU$1,599 AU$1,099 at The Good Guys (save AU$500)

This Dell G15 at AU$1,099 is a good option for students who like to game a little on the side. Its 12500H CPU has enough grunt for daily tasks while its RTX 3050 GPU is a good step up from integrated solutions. You shouldn't expect it to play games with all the ray tracing options turned up, but most of today's popular multiplayer games will run perfectly well.

HP Victus 15-inch | RTX 3050 Ti| Ryzen 7 5800H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | AU$2,399AU$1,439 at HP

HP Victus 15-inch | RTX 3050 Ti| Ryzen 7 5800H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | <a href="https://hp-au.sjv.io/c/338476/963083/12814?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hp.com%2Fau-en%2Fshop%2Fvictus-gaming-laptop-15-inch-fb0071ax-71k85pa.html" data-link-merchant="hp.com"" target="_blank">AU$2,399 AU$1,439 at HP (save AU$960)

This HP has a graphics chip that that won't blow you away, but it'll happily play modern games, and will easily handle the most popular titles such as Overwatch or Valorant. Its Ryzen 7 CPU is quite capable and it won't drink anywhere near as much power as higher spec laptops. 

MSI Sword 15 | RTX 4050 | i7-12650H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz | 8GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | AU$1,399 at Amazon

MSI Sword 15 | RTX 4050 | i7-12650H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz | 8GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8432&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com.au%2FMSI-Sword-15-A12VE-024AU-IPS-Level%2Fdp%2FB0BTYJYYJQ%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-22%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-22" data-link-merchant="Amazon AU"" target="_blank">AU$1,399 at Amazon
For AU$1399, this MSI with its RTX 4050 graphics card and 12th Gen i5 CPU is a good laptop for the money. Though 8GB of RAM is on the light side for a gaming laptop, it is upgradeable. Its 2.25KG weight and 15.6-in size make it a good allrounder and it looks lovely too thanks to its white finish.

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$1,599 at Computer Alliance

MSI GF63 Thin | RTX 4060 | i7 12650H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 | 144Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | <a href="https://getprice.com.au/prodhits.aspx?id=37652&refname=gplink&shopid=4343&subtag=hawk-custom-tracking&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.computeralliance.com.au%2Fparts%3Fid%3D37652" data-link-merchant="computeralliance.com.au"" target="_blank">AU$1,599 at Computer Alliance

AU$1,599 with free shipping 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.

Lenovo Legion Slim 5| RTX 4060 | Ryzen 7 7840HS | 14.5-inch | 2880 x 1800 OLED @ 120Hz | 32GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | AU$3,265 AU$2,105 at Lenovo
Admittedly, you can find RTX 4060 equipped laptops for less than the AU$2,105 of this Lenovo Legion Slim 5, but finding one with a stunning high resolution OLED screen is a lot harder. Its compact size and powerful Ryzen 7 processor mean this one is a very good and portable allrounder at a great price. Use the e-coupon code EASTER

Lenovo Legion Slim 5| RTX 4060 | Ryzen 7 7840HS | 14.5-inch | 2880 x 1800 OLED @ 120Hz | 32GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | <a href="https://lenovo.evyy.net/c/338476/239209/4053?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fau%2Fen%2Fp%2Flaptops%2Flegion-laptops%2Flegion-slim-series-laptops%2Flegion-slim-5-gen-8-%2814-inch-amd%29%2F82y5cto1wwau2" data-link-merchant="lenovo.com"" target="_blank">AU$3,265 AU$2,105 at Lenovo (save AU$1,160)

Admittedly, you can find RTX 4060 equipped laptops for less than the AU$2,105 of this Lenovo Legion Slim 5, but finding one with a stunning high resolution OLED screen is a lot harder. Its compact size and powerful Ryzen 7 processor mean this one is a very good and portable allrounder at a great price. Use the e-coupon code EASTER to qualify for the discounted price.

Gigabyte Aorus 17 BKF| RTX 4060 | Core i7 13700H | 17.3-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 300Hz | 16GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$2,799 AU$2,199 at JW Computers

Gigabyte Aorus 17 BKF| RTX 4060 | Core i7 13700H | 17.3-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 300Hz | 16GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | <a href="https://t.cfjump.com/14042/t/76331?UniqueId=hawk-custom-tracking&Url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jw.com.au%2Fproduct%2Fgigabyte-aorus-17-bkf-17-3-fhd-300hz-laptop-i7-13700h-16gb-ram-1tb-ssd-rtx-4060-windows-11-home" data-link-merchant="jw.com.au"" target="_blank">AU$2,799 AU$2,199 at JW Computers

This RTX 4060-equipped Gigabyte is elevated by its powerful 13th Gen i7 CPU and 17.3-in 300Hz screen. It's a good option for those want a bigger screen or like to play fast-paced competitive shooters. It's got a Type-C Thunderbolt 4 port with power delivery support which is a good value add.

AU$2,500-AU$3,500

HP Omen Transcend 16 u0071TX | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i9 13900HX | 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 240Hz | 32GB RAM | 2TB NVMe SSD | AU$5,499 AU$3,299 at HP

HP Omen Transcend 16 u0071TX | RTX 4070 | Intel Core i9 13900HX | 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 240Hz | 32GB RAM | 2TB NVMe SSD | <a href="https://hp-au.sjv.io/c/338476/963083/12814?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hp.com%2Fau-en%2Fshop%2Fomen-transcend-laptop-16-u0071tx-8y307pa.html" data-link-merchant="hp.com"" target="_blank">AU$5,499 AU$3,299 at HP (save AU$2,200)

This is a really powerful laptop for AU$3,299. Its RTX 4070 graphics card is well suited to its lovely 1440p Mini-LED 240Hz screen. And it doesn't lack in other areas either. The 13900HX CPU is one of Intel's best, while 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD mean this is one that will last you a good few years to come.

HP Omen 17 | Core i9 13900HX | Nvidia RTX 4090 | 32GB RAM | 2TB SSD | 2560 x 1440 @ 240Hz | 17.3-inch | AU $6,749 AU$3,599 at HP eBay HPWARE20

HP Omen 17 | Core i9 13900HX | Nvidia RTX 4090 | 32GB RAM | 2TB SSD | 2560 x 1440 @ 240Hz | 17.3-inch | <a href="https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/364705986101?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=705-53470-19255-0&campid=5338048699&customid=hawk-custom-tracking" data-link-merchant="ebay.com.au"" target="_blank">AU $6,749 AU$3,599 at HP eBay (save AU$3,150)

AU$3,599 is a bizarrely low price for a near god-tier machine 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. Even at AU$4,499 its a very good deal, but if you enter the HPWARE20 code at checkout you can take off another $899, bringing it down to an incredible AU$3,599.

AU$3,500+

MSI Raider GE68HX | i9 13980HX | Nvidia RTX 4080 | 64GB RAM | 4TB SSD | 3840 x 2400 @ 120Hz | 16-inch | AU $6,299AU$4,724 at JB-HiFi (save AU$1,575)

MSI Raider GE68HX | i9 13980HX | Nvidia RTX 4080 | 64GB RAM | 4TB SSD | 3840 x 2400 @ 120Hz | 16-inch | <a href="https://getprice.com.au/prodhits.aspx?refname=gplink&shopid=3846&subtag=hawk-custom-tracking&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jbhifi.com.au%2Fproducts%2Fmsi-raider-ge68hx-16-uhd-120hz-gaming-laptop-13th-gen-intel-i9-geforce-rtx-4080" data-link-merchant="jbhifi.com.au"">AU $6,299 AU$4,724 at JB-HiFi (save AU$1,575)

This MSI gaming laptop doesn't just include an RTX 4080, it goes close to the maximum spec realistically possible in a gaming laptop. You'll have to go up to a really crazy price territory if you want a laptop with absolutely everything. The MSI Raider GE68HX features a Intel i9 13980HX, 64GB of RAM and a 4TB SSD. This one is more of a desktop replacement than a truly portable gaming machine. AU$4,700+ is a lot to pay, but it's still a good price for a machine with a spec like this.

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

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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