The Razer Blade 16 is discounted in various configurations, now as low as $1,600.
The Razer Blade 16 is discounted in various configurations, now as low as $1,600.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the absolute best moments of the year to buy a laptop. While several thin, lightweight productivity machines have dropped to their lowest prices, so have a batch of exciting, powerful gaming laptops.
We handpicked several gaming laptops at a variety of price points and performance levels that are currently offering the biggest discounts. It’s easy to be tempted by super low prices on years-old hardware, but these are all options running the latest (or just last-gen) chips — ensuring your purchase goes years before feeling outdated.
Below, you’ll find a little something for everyone, from the entry-level 1080p laptops that excel with games like Fortnite and Roblox to pricier options made to power through the latest AAA games at 2.5K resolution and high frame rates.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
Our favorite gaming laptop that pulls double duty for everyday use and travel (and with actually solid battery life).
HP’s Omen Max 16 with high-end Intel CPU and RTX 5080 GPU plays just about anything at high or even ultra settings, and it’s slightly cheaper than its closest competitors.
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