Best cheap gaming laptop deals

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Lenovo LOQ | RTX 4060 | Core i5 13450HX | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD | $999 $749.99 at B&H Photo (save $350)
Even with new Nvidia laptop GPUs on the market, it'll probably be a while before we see sub-$1,000 mobile RTX 50-series machines (the 1 cent under HP machine below sorta counts, I guess). Still, for those saving the pennies, this RTX 4060-sporting Lenovo is still a good deal. It's got a decently speedy screen, 16 GB of DDR5, a 115 W TGP GPU, and, err, a very small SSD. Still, it's the easiest thing to upgrade in a mobile machine, and at this price it's very difficult to find more gaming laptop for your buck.

Price check: Amazon $1,269 (Core i7 13650HX)

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HP Victus | RTX 5060 | Core i7 13620H | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1369.99 $999.99 at Best Buy (save $370)
This HP machine squeaks under the $1,000 marker by a single cent, which makes it the cheapest RTX 5060 machine from a trusted manufacturer I've found on my travels so far. While the display is only 1080p, it's still decently speedy with a 144 Hz refresh rate, and you get a proper 1 TB SSD which should provide you with ample room for a few games. It's a six Performance core CPU paired with an 80 W variant of the RTX 5060, so it's not exactly mega-specced, but it should still blast through plenty of demanding games with a bit of DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation help.

Price check: Amazon $1,099

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Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 | RTX 4070 | Core Ultra 7 155H | 14-inch | 1600p | 120 Hz | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 1 TB SSD | $1,299 $1,199 at Amazon (save $100)
With a 110 W version of the RTX 4070, with wee Acer machine has plenty of grunt about it, and that 120 Hz refresh 1600p panel will make a really crisp screen for a 14-inch laptop. You're also getting a full 1 TB SSD alongside your 16 GB of soldered memory (no upgrades happening there) and a decent Meteor Lake CPU at its heart. It's one of Intel's more efficient chips, with six Performance and eight Efficient cores, which ought to help with the battery life of this portable machine.

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Asus TUF F16 | RTX 5060 | Core i7 14650HX | 16-inch | 1200p | 165 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1,539.99 $1,239.99 at Best Buy (save $380)
A 1200p screen is a good match for the mobile RTX 5060, especially a nicely high-refresh rate 165 Hz panel as you'll find here. We're big fans of the Asus TUF lineup of reasonably-priced gaming laptops—and this one looks to be a bit of a sweetheart, what with a full 32 GB of DDR5 onboard, a 1 TB SSD, and the eight Performance core i7 14650HX calling the CPU shots. Plus, it's the 115 W variant, which means it should have plenty of juice at its disposal to make the most of the screen.

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Gigabyte A16 | RTX 5070 | Core i7 13620H | 16-inch | 1200p | 165 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1,399.99 at Amazon
There's technically no discount here, but this is the cheapest RTX 5070-toting machine I can find right now. With an 80 W TGP, the mobile GPU is a relatively low-power variant, but it shouldn't have much trouble feeding the 1200p screen regardless. The Intel CPU is a six-Performance core model, but again, it's still a speedy-enough component for gaming in 2025. So, there might be the odd caveat to be aware of, but this is still the best price you'll find on a good RTX 5070 gaming laptop as the market currently stands.

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Gigabyte Aero X16 | RTX 5070 | Ryzen AI 7 350 | 16-inch | 1600p | 165 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1,649.99 $1,549.99 at Best Buy (save $100)
I reckon this Gigabyte machine is a fairly handsome beast, and it's one of the cheapest RTX 5070 laptops you can find right now. It might be an 85 W variant of the RTX 5070, but DLSS 4 and Nvidia's AI doohickies should make up a fair bit of the difference when pushing that 1600p panel. 32 GB of DDR5 is nice to see, and it looks like there's plenty of upgrade potential here too, should you wish to up the RAM or cram in a bigger SSD.

Price check: Newegg $1,649.99

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MSI Vector 16 HX AI | RTX 5070 Ti | Core Ultra 7 255HX | 16-inch | 1200p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1,799.99 $1,649.99 at Best Buy (save $150)
Sitting somewhere under the RTX 4080 and well above the RTX 4070 in terms of gaming performance, the RTX 5070 Ti is a great mid-range laptop GPU. I've used the new Vector 16 HX AI for weeks, and have been hugely impressed with the RTX 5080 version, and the RTX 5070 Ti version promises much of the same. The 1200p IPS screen is a good match for the GPU and CPU, which is of 20-core Intel stock. Plus, this one comes with a 1 TB SSD, which is a darn sight better than the 512 GB variant we were finding at this price until recently.

Price check: Amazon $2,299.99 (32 GB variant)

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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 | RTX 5070 Ti | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | 14-inch | 120 Hz OLED | 32 GB LPDDR5X-8000 | 1 TB SSD | $2,399.99 $2,049.99 at Best Buy (save $350)
We gave this particular hyper-portable 14-inch gaming lappy 83% in our review, and while Dave prefers the Razer Blade 14 below, I still think the G14 is well worth a look at this price. It's got one of our favourite mobile processors, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, paired with a 110 W variant of the RTX 5070 Ti, which means it's well equipped to make use of its excellent 120 Hz 1800p display. Plus, this form factor means taking it on your next flight is no issue at all.

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MSI Vector 16 HX AI | RTX 5080 | Core Ultra 9 275 HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $2,499.99 $2,174.99 at Best Buy (save $325)
I know, I know, it's a lot of cash. But the truth is, it's difficult to find RTX 50-series laptops for anything less than silly money right now, and this one's got the big boi RTX 5080 for a just about reasonable sum, even if it has gone up a bit recently. Our Dave has been playing with this particular model recently and likes the value proposition you get when you take into account that mega GPU, although it is a bit of a hairdryer on full whack. Still, stick it in Balanced mode, and the noise is much more reasonable, and it still performs about as well as the other RTX 5080 machines we've tested. Which is to say, very well indeed.

Price check: Newegg $2,299.99

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Razer Blade 14 (2025) | RTX 5070 | Ryzen AI 9 365 | 14-inch | 120 Hz OLED | 32 GB LPDDR5X-8000 | 1 TB SSD | $2,699.99 $2,299.99 at Razer (save $400)
Our Dave's absolute favorite Razer gaming laptop is somehow still rocking a hefty $400 discount right now, proving that some Prime Day deals just keep going and going. In his Blade 14 review he said: "a huge improvement over last year's model and there's now no other gaming laptop I'd want to have my digits on or spend my money on." And he stands by that. I just checked.

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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i | RTX 5080 | Core Ultra 9 275 HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 2 TB SSD | $3,599.99 $2,829.99 at Lenovo (save $680)
Here comes the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i again, a regular feature on these pages at points, except this time with a full-fat 175 W RTX 5080 on board. Oh, and with a rather substantial discount, although it's still a pretty penny to pay. Still, we've extensively tested the mobile RTX 5080 at this point, and can confirm it's a very speedy GPU indeed. Plus, 32 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD, a 240 Hz screen, and a super fast Intel CPU? Yeah, this is the full package, alright, although it's not exactly cheap, I'll grant you.

Price check: B&H Photo $2,899

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Steam Deck (LCD) | 256 GB SSD | SteamOS | $399 at Steam
Okay, the Steam Deck may have had an OLED refresh and there are heaps of more powerful handhelds around, but the original version is still the archetype of what a mobile PC gaming device should be. It's just as powerful as the OLED model, so all those Steam Deck compatible games should run well. It's the OG PC gaming handheld, and it still demands respect, although this particular version does have quite a small SSD. Replacing it later with a larger unit is no great hassle, however.

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Lenovo Legion Go | Z1 Extreme | 8.8-inch screen | 16 GB RAM | 512 GB SSD | $749.99 $599.99 at Best Buy (save $150)
The Legion Go is one of the more polished handhelds on the market, with a sleek 8.8-inch screen and detachable controllers. That screen is a little overkill for the lil' AMD chip inside this machine, the Z1 Extreme also found in the ROG Ally, but it's great for playing indies on while relaxing. One of the controllers also becomes a mouse if you need it, which is a bit of a gimmick but works pretty well. The main downside here is the small SSD, but it's a pretty easy upgrade later on.

Price check: Amazon $614.99

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Lenovo Legion Go S Steam | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | 8-inch screen | 16 GB RAM | 512 GB SSD | $829.99 at Best Buy
Our new favorite gaming handheld might not technically be on discount at the moment, but it's still the best you can get thanks to its magnificent SteamOS integration. That's one of the best things about the Steam Deck, too, but here you're getting much more powerful hardware and a supremely comfortable chassis that makes the Legion Go S SteamOS an absolute delight to game on.

Price check: Newegg $935

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Steam Deck LCD | SteamOS | 256 GB | £349 at Steam
There's no deal on the Steam Deck right now, but since the launch of the OLED model, you can buy the mid-sized LCD for a good price. It's still a wicked handheld, too, most of all because of its custom SteamOS operating system.

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Asus Nitro V15 | RTX 5060 | Core i7 13620H | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | $1,049.99 £999 at Amazon (save £50)
It's not the biggest of discounts, granted, but good RTX 5060 machines have yet to be hit by the heavy discount stick in the UK, and this one has a good smattering of specs for the price. It's a 75 W variant of the RTX 5060, which isn't exactly turbocharged, but with some DLSS help it shouldn't have much trouble with a 1080p display, and the refresh rate is nice and speedy to make the most of Multi Frame Generation, too. Plus, a 1 TB SSD in a budget gaming laptop: Heavens be praised!

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Gigabyte Aorus 16X | RTX 4070 | Core i7 14650HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD | £1,699 £1,199 at Currys (save £500)
Well lookee here, it's that rarest of things—a 1600p, 140 W RTX 4070 gaming laptop deal in the UK from a major manufacturer for less than £1,300. Much less, actually, which makes this a very good shout for anyone looking for an RTX 4070 machine for less with very few drawbacks. I'd like to see some more RAM, but other than that it's a corker.

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Gigabyte Aero X16 | RTX 5070 | Ryzen AI 7 350 | 16-inch | 1600p | 165 Hz | 32 GB DDR5-5600 | 1 TB SSD | £1,499 at Currys
The bad news here is you're getting an 85 W variant of the RTX 5070. The good news is, it's a very slim and svelte machine, and thanks to DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation, this sleek lappy should be able to pump frames (AI-generated or otherwise) at its 1600p 165 Hz display with aplomb. RTX 5070 machines are yet to see substantial discounts in the UK, but this one is definitely worth a look if you want to get on the DLSS 4 train for reasonable cash.

Price check: Amazon $1,499

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MSI Vector 16 HX AI 16 | RTX 5070 Ti | Core Ultra 7 255HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD | £1,899 £1,699 at Amazon (save £200)
We've been very impressed by the RTX 5080 version of this particular laptop for the value proposition it provides, and the RTX 5070 Ti variant is unlikely to be a slouch, either. While most RTX 50-series lappys are still priced into the stratosphere, this 16-inch machine is downright reasonable for the components you end up receiving. That's apart from the SSD, unfortunately, which is far too small. Still, sticking a 1 TB drive in a laptop is one of the easier hardware tasks you can perform, and the rest of the components are pretty stellar for the cash.

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MSI Vector 16 HX AI 16 | RTX 5080 | Core Ultra 9 275HX | 16-inch | 1600p | 240 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD | £2,799 £2,399 at Currys (save £400)
RTX 5080 machines are still eye-wateringly expensive for the most part, but we're big fans of this Vector lappy, especially because of the price. It might not have the prettiest chassis, but it's as fast as a very, very fast thing for much cheaper than the competition—with a speedy 240 Hz IPS panel thrown into the bargain, too. That makes it a genuine value proposition in a laptop market that's still starved of stock and filled with extremely pricey equivalents. A smart buy right now, no doubt.

Price check: Amazon $2,883.90 (2 TB variant)