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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 3060: Was $1,399, now $899 (save $500)
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is a slim 14-inch laptop that’s great for gaming on the go. This laptop comes armed with a Ryzen 7 5800HS processor under the hood, with eight cores and 16 threads that operate up to 4.4 GHz during intense work.
The CPU pushes the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, which in turn drives the LED-lit 144Hz 1080p display. By default, the laptop comes with 16GB of DDR4-3200 memory and a 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD. The laptop also comes with a customizable LED panel that adorns the top of the lid. You can see this in action in our Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Review, though it is noteworthy that the model we tested comes with a different CPU and GPU than this deal.
Aorus RTX 3070 Ti Gaming Laptop Dives to Just $1,156 at Newegg
As should be obvious to anyone without unlimited funds, a $1,000 price cut can make a big difference in how appealing a product is. That’s the case with Gigabyte’s Aorus 15 RTX 3070 Ti-equipped XE4 gaming laptop, which was $2,299 and is now on sale at Newegg for just $1,156 (with promo code ZIP11).
We tested the larger 17-inch model in the same laptop line back in February and weren’t exactly thrilled with it (giving it 3.5 stars). But at the time that model with the same GPU and CPU as the model that’s now on sale (with older DDR4 RAM) was $2,450.
We found the speakers lacking and the display not very bright. And we would not be surprised if those downsides carry over to the smaller 15-inch model now on sale. But the performance was good, and the 15-incher should perform similarly since it has the same core components — although gaming might be a bit slower due to the smaller chassis.
If you’re looking for a powerful gaming laptop without stepping up to something larger and much more expensive, the Aorus 15 XE4 will be a tough falcon to catch at $1,156 after Newegg’s ZAP11 promo code.
Big PC Game Sales are on!
If you’re buying a new gaming laptop, you’ll also want to set aside some cash to buy new games.
It just so happens that there are two big PC gaming sales going on right now.
First, there’s the Steam Autumn Sale, which started yesterday and runs through Nov. 29 at 10 a..m PT.
But there’s also the Epic Games Black Friday Sale, with games discounted up to 75%. That too, ends Nov. 29.
Some deals, like Cyberpunk 2077 for $29.99 and Spider-Man: Remastered for $44.99 can be found on both platforms, though there are some exclusives, so be sure to check them both!
This cheap HP gaming laptop dropped below $500
The HP Victus 15 is one of the best gaming laptops under $1,000 because it starts at rock-bottom prices for budget buyers. For Black Friday, it’s under just $379.99 at Best Buy, dropping from a listed $800 price tag.
This should make the Victus especially attractive to the most budget-conscious buyers. It also happens to be the exact configuration we reviewed back in August. The GTX 1650 wasn’t exactly powerful when we tested this laptop, but if you’re willing to turn some settings down you’ll get most games to play.
This sale configuration also includes an Intel Core i5-12450H, which we found to be strong for productivity work on the side. There’s also 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. The 1080p display supports a 144 Hz refresh rate.
Our review unit had single-channel RAM, though, so you may want to consider upgrading that down the line.
Razer Drops the Blade 14 to $1,999.99
Razer’s AMD-based gaming laptop, the Blade 14, is on a nice sale at many stores, including Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg and B&H.
This configuration has an AMD Ryzen 5900HX and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, as well as a 2560 x 1440, 165 Hz display. We reviewed a very similar configuration — albeit with an RTX 3070 Ti.
We liked how thin and lightweight the laptop was, and the 1440p display was crisp and colorful. It also happens to charge over USB Type-C, though you’ll want the proprietary connector for gaming.
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is $599.99 on Amazon
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, one of the best gaming laptops under $1,000, is on sale at Amazon ahead of Black Friday.
It’s not the same configuration we tested. This one has an AMD Ryzen 5-6600H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, a 120 Hz, 1080p display, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. Ours had a an Intel Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, but the specs were otherwise similar.
We liked the laptop for its modern styling, surprisingly decent speakers and, of course, its low price. Considering the sale you may want to consider upgrading the RAM and adding more storage when you need it.
Amazon’s sale also includes three free months of Xbox Game Pass.
MSI GE66 Raider $200 Off at Newegg
The MSI GE66 Raider, a smaller variant of our favorite gaming laptop, the GE76 Raider, is on sale over at Newegg. You have to put it in your cart to see the price, but we’ll tell you here: it’s $2,499, cutting $200 off the regular price.
Newegg’s sale configuration combines an 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11980HK with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU, which is plenty of power for high performance gameplay. It’s also packing 32GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage.
Notably, the listing says it’s running Windows 10 out of the box. That might be great for purists, though it should upgrade to Windows 1 no problem.
The 15.6-inch touchscreen doesn’t have a resolution listed, so we presume its 1080p (a separate 4K option does specify) and goes up to 165 Hz.
Gigabyte Gaming Laptop with RTX 3060 Is $649 on Sale
Usually, a gaming laptop with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 gaming laptop will go for well over $1,000. Sometimes $1,500. But the Gigabyte A5 K1 is just $649 at Newegg (opens in new tab) with the promo code ZIP11 at checkout.
It previously retailed for $1,199, and the regular sale price is $719. But that promo code gets you to the low $649 price.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H isn’t the newest CPU, though 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD are some pretty decent specs for the price. The 1080p display has a 144 Hz refresh rate, and the RTX 3060 should be able to push lower-end games to take advantage of it.
