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Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals 2023: early sales from Alienware, HP and more

Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals are starting early as we all pivot into one of the last major holiday shopping days of the year, and there are some fantastic bargains to be had if you're in the market for a portable gaming machine for the PC gamer in your life.

Cyber Monday deals have always been a great way to save money on expensive items like the best gaming laptops, and with Black Friday gaming laptop deals stretching into the weekend, these early Cyber Monday savings on everything from Razer Blade 14 models to more budget-friendly MSI and Asus gaming laptops are the perfect way to close out your holiday shopping spree. 

Don't forget to also check out our Cyber Monday laptop deals, and for the Mac gaming fans, our Cyber Monday MacBook deals pages. Each of them rounds up the best deals we've been able to find to help make this last stretch of holiday shopping easier and less stressful for your and yours, whatever your needs or budget.

Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals – quick links (US)

Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals – Under $600

HP Victus 15-inch gaming laptop: was $799.99 now $449.99 at Best Buy
If you’re looking for a super-cheap gaming laptop for basic games, this is worth investigating. The $250 price cut is certainly eye-catching, and while the specs aren’t amazing – the RTX 2050 GPU in particular is quite old and under-powered these days, for kids looking for their first gaming laptop to play Minecraft and other games that aren’t too demanding, this price isn’t bad at all.View Deal

HP Victus 15: was $899.99 now $549.99 at Best Buy
For budget-minded gamers, this is a truly excellent deal as you’ll get a gaming laptop with solid specs that can handle any PC game for under $600. It comes with an Intel Core i5-13420H CPU, a Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD of storage.View Deal

MSI GF63 15.6-inch gaming laptop: was $699 now $585 at Walmart
Cheap gaming laptops can be a little iffy but we’re thoroughly impressed with this MSI GF63 in the Walmart Cyber Monday sale. Not only does it feature an absolutely rock-bottom price for a machine with an RTX 3050 graphics card, but it also comes complete with a full 16GB kit of RAM. An Intel Core i5-11400H chipset and 512GB SSD round out the specs here for a decent starter machine for 1080p gaming.View Deal

Acer Nitro 5: was $799 now $599.99 on Amazon
With the solid RTX 3050 GPU, the Nitro 5 from Acer balances a very low price and great components, making it ideal for gaming and for creative tasks: Intel Core i5 CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and 15.6-inch 144Hz display tick the right boxes for whoever’s looking for a polyvalent budget laptop in early Cyber Monday sales. View Deal

Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals – Under $1,000

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 gaming laptop: $899.99 $699.99 at Amazon
This laptop was already a great price at under $1,000, but this markdown makes it even better. You get a respectable 516GB of hard drive, 8GB of fully upgradable RAM, a Core i5 CPU, and a GeForce RTX 3050 GPU. For less than $700 you’re getting a great laptop that can handle most PC games at high settings – although as with any gaming laptop, the battery life has room for improvement.View Deal

HP Omen: was $1250 now $799 at Best Buy
This clearance sale from Best Buy sees the price of the HP Omen gaming laptop shaved by a mammoth $450, without any corners cut. You get a super fast RTX 4050 GPU, a Core i5 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD. The screen is a larger-than-usual 16.1-inch 1080p model with a 144Hz refresh rate to ensure smooth graphics. It’s a great all-rounder machine for anyone looking to do a bit of coding or programming outside of gaming. View Deal

Asus TUF 15.6-inch gaming laptop: was $1,399 now $999.99 at Best Buy
This heavily reduced Asus TUF is easily one of the cheapest laptops we’ve ever seen to feature the speedy new RTX 4070 graphics card. This GPU, combined with a 12th gen Intel Core i7 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD means this Asus is packing some serious gaming chops under the hood. While it’s not at the very cutting edge of components or overall design, you’re getting almost unbeatable bang for the buck here with this Asus thanks for a healthy $300 discount at Best Buy. View Deal

MSI Sword: was $1,099 now $999.99 at Walmart
One of my preferred deals on this early Cyber Monday sales list is yet another MSI gaming laptop. The Sword adopts a cool white and blue finish and punches well above its price tag. With a Core i7 GPU, an RTX 4060 GPU with 8GB GDDR6, 16GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD, it is seriously good value for money. Its elegant design makes this gaming laptop a great choice for a work device. View Deal

MSI Thin GF63: was $999 now $799.99 at Amazon
If you’re looking for a gaming laptop equipped with a current-gen GPU, there are very few models that offer it at this excellent pricing. You get a 12th-Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and 512GB NVMe SSD of storage.View Deal

MSI Delta 15.6-inch gaming laptop: was $1,699 now $799 at Newegg
This MSI Delta at Newegg is an older machine now, but it’s still great – and it’s basically half-price right now. Inside, it features exclusively last-gen AMD components, but they aren’t the entry-level stuff, they’re actually mid to upper range and still more than capable of outputting some fantastic performance at 1080p. The only downside we can think of with this machine is that the RX 6700M will lag behind with Ray-Tracing performance versus the equivalent Nvidia graphics card. View Deal

Gigabyte G5 15.6-inch gaming laptop: was $1,099 now $799.99 at Best Buy
Need something a little cheaper? This Gigabyte G5 is an officially listed ‘early Cyber Monday deal’ from Best Buy and features an impressive $300 off. Inside, it’s packed in an Intel Core i7, RTX 4060, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD – all great specs to have at this price point. Overall, this one isn’t a world-beating machine, but it’s a superb choice if you want a cost-effective gaming laptop that can handle 1080p resolution. Recommended.View Deal

Asus ROG Strix G15 (2022): was $1,199.99 now $997 at Amazon
Asus has great quality gaming laptops and this model from last year is now under $900. It features an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H CPU, a Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and 1TB SSD of storage. This model can handle any PC game at high settings with no issues, including AAA titles.View Deal

MSI GE Series: was $1,599 now $999.99 at Walmart
Equipped with an Intel Core i7 12700H CPU, a Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB of storage, this gaming laptop has the perfect specs to handle any PC game at high settings. Coupled with $550 of savings that make it affordable and you have a top-notch deal.View Deal

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3: was $1,049 now $749.99 at Walmart
This is absolutely the cheapest option for a 4000-series GPU gaming laptop, and it comes with some excellent specs that ensure you can max out settings on any AAA PC game. It comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU, an Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, 16GB RAM, and 512GB of storageView Deal

Acer Nitro 5: was $999.99 now $699.99 at Newegg
This is an excellent deal for those wanting a current-gen gaming laptop with a 4000-series GPU, specifically the RTX 4050. It also features an Intel Core i5-12500H CPU, 16GB RAM, and 512GB of storage. Plus Newegg is offering an additional 11% sitewide discount with code ZIP111, for those paying with the Zip service.View Deal

Asus ROG Strix G16 (2023): was $1,199.99 now $899.99 at Newegg
This is another great deal for an RTX 4050-equipped gaming laptop. This one also comes with a current-gen Intel Core i5-13450HX CPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB of storage, all for less than $900. Plus Newegg is offering an additional 11% sitewide discount with code ZIP111, for those paying with the Zip service.View Deal

Gigabyte G6 KF: was $1,099.99 now $949.99 at Newegg
A pricier option current-gen option but one that comes with even better specs including an Intel Core i7-13620H CPU, a RTX 4060 GPU, 16GB RAM, and  512GB of storage. Plus Newegg is offering an additional 11% sitewide discount with code ZIP111, for those paying with the Zip service.View Deal

Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8: was $1,099.99 now $719.99 at Newegg
This is a solid laptop with great performance thanks to its great specs including an Intel Core i5-13420H CPU, a Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, 8GB RAM, and 512GB of storage. Though the RAM is a bit low for current AAA titles. Plus Newegg is offering an additional 11% sitewide discount with code ZIP111, for those paying with the Zip service.View Deal

Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals – Premium

Razer Blade 14: was $3,499.99 now $1,799 on Amazon
If you’re in the market for a thin and light gaming laptop with a superb display of 165Hz refresh rate, and great specs that can handle any AAA game, then this is the laptop for you. We even gave it a four and a half out of five stars in our review, singing its praises. And right now the major drawback is much better thanks to the discount.View Deal

Razer Blade 15: was $3,299.99 now $1,799.99 on Amazon
A slightly larger form factor than the 14 but a no less impressive display with a 165Hz refresh rate that handles 1080p and 1440p gaming like a champ, as well as great specs that guarantee excellent PC gaming performance. Our review even gave it a four and a half out of five stars pleased with nearly every aspect of it.View Deal

Razer Blade 17: now $1,799.99 on Amazon
For those wanting a desktop replacement gaming laptop, this one sports some top-tier performance coupled with some of the quietest fans around, an amazing keyboard, and an excellent display. We even gave it a four and a half out of five stars, which shows how much we loved it.View Deal

MSI GP Series: was $1,899 now $1,599 at Walmart
This gaming laptop is one of the cheapest options equipped with a high-end 4000-series graphics card, which not only allows you to max out settings but also has ray tracing and any other features enabled. This excellent deal comes with an Intel Core i9 12900H CPU, a Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB of storage.View Deal

Alienware m18: was $2,549.99 now $1,999.99 at Lenovo
An absolute beast of a performance machine, this model comes with a Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU. It also features a display with an insane 480Hz refresh rate and incredible CherryMX mechanical keys. If you want to save a bit more money, Dell is offering a version with slightly weaker specs for $1,849.99.View Deal

Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals – quick links (UK)

Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals – Under £800

MSI GF63 Thin: now £599 at Currys
An amazing deal for a gaming laptop that offers some solid specs for under £1,000. It comes with an Intel Core i7 CPU, a Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, 8 GB of RAM, and 512 GB SSD of storage. You’ll be able to play any PC game at medium settings, which is perfect for the vast majority of gamers.View Deal

Asus TUF F15: was £879.97 now £677.97 at Laptops Direct
If you’re looking for a budget gaming laptop this Cyber Monday, the Asus TUF F15 is a sound pick. It’s not the most powerful laptop on the market, but with an RTX 3050 Ti GPU and Intel Core i5 processor it’ll be able to handle the latest games at 1080p – and on the large 15.6-inch display, games look amazing. At this price, it’s hard to beat.View Deal

MSI GF63 Thin (2023): was £849.97 now £697.97 at Laptops Direct
We’ve reviewed a few different iterations of MSI’s best budget gaming laptop over the years, and this GF63 model is no different from the rest: a solid all-rounder with some of the best value for money you can find. With an RTX 4050 GPU and Intel Core i5 12450H CPU, you should be able to run all the latest games without breaking the bank – and the 144Hz display is a nice inclusion, too.View Deal

Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals – Under £1,000

Asus ROG Strix G15: was £1,211.97 now £817.97 at Laptops Direct
Asus has historically done an excellent job of balancing affordability and performance, and the ROG Strix G15 is no exception. Opting for a speedy AMD Ryzen 7 6800H CPU instead of the more common Intel fare, this gaming laptop is almost four hundred pounds off for Cyber Monday.View Deal

Gigabyte G5: was £1,556.97 now £847.97 at Laptops Direct
Don’t sleep on Gigabyte’s budget gaming laptops, folks. This G5 model features an RTX 4060 GPU and Intel Core i5 12500H CPU, making it an absolutely blinding deal at less than £900. A 15.6-inch 1080p display with a 144Hz refresh rate is the perfect companion to that RTX graphics card, and the overall design is also surprisingly thin and light for a gaming laptop.View Deal

MSI Cyborg 15: was £1,099.97 now £897.97 at Laptops Direct
If you’re looking for a great value gaming laptop with one of those shiny new Nvidia RTX 4060 GPUs, this is one of the cheapest deals you can find right now. With a 12th-gen Intel Core i7 processor and a 144Hz FHD display, this laptop is perfect for esports games and can handle the latest triple-A titles with ease too.View Deal

Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals – Premium

MSI Katana 15: was £1,629.99 now £1,299 at Amazon
Another excellent option for those wanting a high-end 4000-series graphics card. The specs are all current-gen and including an Intel Core i9-13900H CPU, a Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB of storage, ensuring that you can max out settings and enable all the effects you want. This laptop has had a further price cut since last week.View Deal

Razer Blade 15: was £2,949.97 now £1,479.97 at Laptops Direct
It might be a slightly older model, but Razer’s gaming laptops are still seriously premium hardware – and at a staggering £1,402 discount, this Blade 15 is a steal. Packing an RTX 3070 Ti and Intel Core i7-12800H, you should be able to play just about anything at the native 1440p resolution – and with an ultra-crisp 240Hz refresh rate, you don’t need to worry about your display holding back your framerate.View Deal

Razer Blade 14: was £3,393.97 now £1,629.97 at Laptops Direct
This massive Cyber Monday gaming laptop deal knocks an absolutely huge £1,550 off the Razer Blade 14 with AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, RTX 3080Ti, and 16GB of RAM. This laptop will easily handle any game you throw at it at its highest settings, and the super-fast and responsive screen will make it look fantastic.

Razer Blade 17: was £3,412.97 now £1,819.97 at Laptops Direct
Do you like your gaming laptops BIG? If so, Razer has you covered – this 17.3-inch monster packs an RTX 3070 Ti and 12th-gen Intel Core i7 processor along with a 1TB SSD to ensure you have plenty of space to store your favorite games. At a huge £1,583 discount for Cyber Monday, this is an absolute steal for fans of big-screen gaming.View Deal

Asus Laptop ZenBook Pro: was £2,499.99 now £1,949.97 on Amazon
This is a high-end gaming laptop with the latest specs both CPU and GPU-wise, which means it’s able to handle not only max settings and ray tracing for PC titles but also productivity work and creative/editing projects. It comes with an Intel i9-13900H CPU, Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB of storage.View Deal

Asus ZenBook Pro 14 Duo OLED: was £2,699.09 now £2,249.99 at Amazon
For gamers who want more premium options, this Asus ZenBook is one of the best and is currently at a great price. It’s not only equipped with a gorgeous OLED display but also comes with an Intel i9-13900H CPU, a Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, 32GB RAM, and 2TB SSD of storage.View Deal

Razer Blade 16: was £2,699.97 now £2,399.97 at Laptops Direct
Looking for a brand new laptop that scratches that  ‘premium quality’ itch? Look no further: the Blade 16 is Razer’s latest flagship gaming laptop, packing a next-gen Nvidia RTX graphics card and Intel Core i7 13800H processor. A gorgeous QHD+ display with incredible color reproduction and a hefty 1TB SSD to store all your games are just the cherry on top.View Deal

Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop: was £1,619.99 now £1,077.97 at Amazon
Sure, it’s an older model now but this Acer Nitro 5 will still output some serious gaming performance thanks to its RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, 1TB SSD, 16GB of RAM, and Ryzen 7 6800H processor. Put together, these are some serious specs indeed and should have no problem maxing out the graphical settings on most games at 1080p resolution. A massive £700 price cut brings this one to its lowest price yet at Amazon, too. View Deal

Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals: FAQs

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When will the best Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals start in 2023?

Cyber Monday starts on November 27 this year. Although the Friday-Monday period is generally where the biggest price discounts land, there’s been a visible trend in recent years where retailers kick off their Cyber Monday sales early and don’t necessarily reduce prices any further.

So if you spot a great deal on Cyber Monday – we advise you go for it! There’s no guarantee that the deal will still be live after midnight on Monday.

Where can I find the best Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals?

Shockingly, you can find them in this article! Ahead of (and during) Cyber Monday and beyond, we’re gathering all the best deals on gaming laptops and adding them to this page as soon as they become available, with our thoughts and links for you to easily purchase one.

Below is a brief list of the best retailers to check out; our advice is to shop around on some of these sites in advance, to get a good idea of what sort of gaming laptop you want to buy as the sales roll in.

US:
Amazon: the biggest inventory, but also flooded with third-party sellers
Best Buy: huge selection, with compelling choices for all budgets
Walmart: super-cheap options, watch out for third-party sellers
Dell: good if you’re on a budget, plus powerful Alienware laptops
HP: great budget Pavilion machines, plus high-end Omen laptops

UK:
Amazon: large inventory, but beware of upmarked third-party sellers 
Currys: exceptionally competitive choices for all price ranges 
Dell: excellent budget options, as well as hefty sales on Alienware laptops 
Box: often has great clearance sales, but watch out for old stock

What specs should I look for when buying a gaming laptop on Cyber Monday?

As a general rule of thumb for any modern gaming laptop running Windows 10 or 11, we would recommend the bare minimum of 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, with an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 CPU. That’s the absolute baseline; if you want to do anything remotely more demanding than surfing the web and running Microsoft Office, we strongly recommend more.

When it comes to gaming, you’ll want a discrete GPU. This could be from Nvidia’s GeForce line or AMD’s Radeon series – both are good and broadly speaking, larger numbers in the name of the GPU mean better performance. The Nvidia RTX 4050 or RTX 3060 is what we would currently consider the minimum for a good gaming experience at 1080p resolution, but more powerful GPUs like the higher RTX 3000-series and 4000-series will net you better performance.

You’re also going to want at least 8GB of RAM, ideally 16GB, for playing the latest games, as well as an Intel Core i5/AMD Ryzen 5 processor. A Core i7/Ryzen 7 is also good, but anything more powerful than that is likely to be overkill.

The only reason you might want to splurge on a super-powered system with tons of RAM, a high-end GPU, or an Intel Core i9/AMD Ryzen 9 CPU is if you need your gaming laptop to be able to carry out demanding, resource-intensive tasks. This could be editing 4K videos, or running 3D animation rendering software. In this situation, be sure to do your research in advance regarding what programs you’ll be running and the recommended system requirements for those.

Regarding how old the components are, you may want to tread carefully. We’d recommend against choosing anything more than two generations old; that means you can go back as far as an 11th-generation Intel or a 5000-series AMD CPU. Some of the deals that crop up on Cyber Monday might seem great, but upon closer inspection have some seriously outdated components that won’t stand up in the long run.

Lastly, if you’re considering something like a MacBook, you’ll have a much easier time. The variation of components here is far smaller than that found in Windows-powered gaming laptops; broadly speaking, we’d recommend opting for one with Apple’s excellent M2 or M3 chips, rather than the older Intel-powered models.

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