Numerous early Black Friday promotions are currently active, and if you’re considering upgrading to a gaming laptop, Amazon has substantial markdowns on models from leading brands such as Asus, MSI, and Acer. Although there are many excellent options available, we’ve curated a selection of five of the top gaming laptop bargains in Amazon’s sale for your convenience.
Noteworthy discounts include the Asus ROG Strix G16 laptops. Amazon features two distinct configurations available at $1,200 (formerly $1,500). The second version is priced at $1,424 (was $1,900) and comes with a Nebula Display featuring a 240Hz refresh rate. Both laptops are constructed for easy RAM and SSD upgrades thanks to their accessible designs.
The MSI Katana is capable of running a diverse range of games utilizing its Intel Core i9 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, and 32GB of RAM. At a sale price of $1,370 (previously $1,680), this is one of the high-performance laptops available, equipped with an enhanced thermal system to maintain optimal cooling during intense gaming sessions.
For those on a tight budget, consider the two reasonably priced gaming laptops listed below. The Acer Nitro V has been marked down from $750 to $580, presenting a solid 15.6-inch laptop featuring an Intel Core i5-13420H processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 laptop GPU. Users have noted that it can effortlessly run live-service games such as Fortnite and Genshin Impact, although upgrading its RAM is advisable, as the 8GB it includes may be insufficient for gaming needs.
Finally, while it’s somewhat pricier, the Alienware Aurora laptop is another device to consider. This has been reduced to $900 (previously $1,250) and features a 16-inch display, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. This allows it to handle an array of games, also catering to everyday tasks.
Look at the comprehensive spec breakdowns of all these laptops below.
MSI Katana
$1,370 ($1,680)
- Display: 15.6″ LCD
- Resolution: 2560 x 1600
- Refresh Rate: 165Hz
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070
- CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX
- RAM:
32GB DDR5
- Storage: 1TB SSD
Alienware 16 Aurora
$900 ($1,250)
- Display: 16″ LED
- Resolution: 2560 x 1600
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050
- CPU: Intel Core 7
- RAM: 16GB DDR5
- Storage: 1TB SSD
Acer Nitro V
$580 (originally $750)
- Display: 15.6″ LCD
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Refresh Rate: 165Hz
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050
- CPU: Intel Core i5-13420H
- RAM: 8GB DDR5
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Ports: USB-C 3.2, USB-A 3.2 (x3), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm
You can also discover numerous additional early Black Friday offers on gaming laptops at Amazon. A majority of these feature a 1TB SSD and a 40- or 50-series Nvidia laptop GPU, enabling them to deliver exceptional performance and energy efficiency for games and applications.
While portable gaming PCs such as the Steam Deck and Lenovo Legion Go have gained immense popularity lately, gaming laptops continue to be a superior option for mobile gaming, providing larger displays and the capability to function as multimedia centers or work machines–and these promotions serve as a fantastic reason to enhance your setup.
For even more Black Friday discounts on PC gear, video games, and more, don’t forget to visit GameSpot’s Black Friday Deals Hub.
Additional Black Friday Laptop Offers
- Alienware 16 Area-51 16″ (GeForce RTX 5070Ti, 1TB SSD) — $2,400 (
$2,971.19) - Asus V16 16″ (GeForce RTX 5060, 512GB SSD) — $1,040 (
$1,249) - Asus ROG Strix G16 16″(GeForce RTX 5050, 1TB SSD) — $970 (
$1,100) - Asus ROG Strix G16 16″ (GeForce RTX 5060, 1TB) — $1,200 (
$1,500) -
Asus ROG Strix G16 16″ (GeForce RTX 5060, 1TB) — $1,424 (
$1,900) - Asus TUF Gaming F16 16″ (GeForce RTX 4050, 512GB SSD) — $750 (
$1,100) - Asus TUF A18 18″ (GeForce RTX 5070, 1TB SSD) — $1,900 (
$2,389) - Gigabyte Aero X16 16″ (GeForce RTX 5070, 1TB SSD) — $1,280 (
$1,650) - MSI Thin 15 15.6″ (GeForce RTX 4050, 512GB SSD) — $700 (
$900) - MSI Thin A15 15.6″ (GeForce RTX 4050, 512GB SSD) — $840 (
$892.53) - MSI Vector 16 HX AI 16 (GeForce RTX 5070Ti, 1TB SSD) — $1,660 (
$2,100) - Razer Blade 14″ (GeForce RTX 5060, 1TB SSD) — $1,450 (
$1,550)
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