Prime Day deals have arrived, with Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, all having sales of their own, bringing plenty of discounts on some of the best gaming laptops money can buy. We’ve sifted through everything on offer to create a definitive list of the best Prime Day gaming laptops that you can (and totally should) shop today.
The HP Victus 15 is a relatively affordable gaming laptop, but it doesn’t sacrifice performance because it’s powered by the Intel Core i5-13420H processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Graphics, with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. It’s got a 15.6-inch screen with Full HD resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, and it comes with Windows 11 Home pre-loaded. An enlarged touchpad and backlit keyboard add to the gamer aesthetic for less.
Dell G16 gaming laptop — $900, was $1,250
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As one of the best laptop brands, you can trust Dell with its G16 gaming laptop. It squeezes a 16-inch QHD+ screen into a 15-inch chassis. The 2560 x 1600 resolution also has a 165Hz refresh rate to help out with cutting down on motion blur. It’s all powered by a 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of memory and 512GB of SSD storage. There’s also an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card to ensure you can play the latest games if you don’t mind tweaking the detail level. It also has an Alienware-inspired thermal design to keep the laptop cool and working efficiently, while even the keyboard has been thought out well with its one-zone RGB looking good. Game Shift technology is also included for giving your games a boost.
Alienware m17 R5 gaming laptop — $1,000, was $1,450
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The Alienware m17 R5 gaming laptop is a great laptop for the price. It has an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor, 16GB of memory and 512GB of SSD storage. Alongside that is a 17.3-inch full HD screen with a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 3ms response time, and 165Hz refresh rate. It’s well suited to go alongside the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card. There’s also excellent Alienware Cryo-tech cooling technology to keep your laptop running cool.
Asus ROG Zephyrus 15.6-inch gaming laptop — $1,100, was $1,620
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Asus makes many of the best gaming laptops and the Asus ROG Zephyrus 15.6-inch gaming laptop is pretty tempting at this price. It has an AMD Ryzen 9 processor, 16GB of memory and 512GB of SSD storage. Better still is its Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card paired with the 15.6-inch WQHD display. It has a 2560 x 1440 resolution, 3ms response time, and 165Hz refresh rate so it’s highly adept at coping with fast-moving action. It’s also Pantone-validated with 100% DCI-P3 colors so you get fantastic color accuracy and clarity. Robustly designed, there’s also a single-zone RGB Keyboard Backlight, intelligent cooling, and crystal-clear audio with Dolby Atmos support.
Acer Predator Helios 300 — $1,300, was $2,100
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A fairly powerful gaming laptop, the Acer Predator Helios 300 is packing an Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of memory, 1TB of SSD storage, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics card. Slightly older technology than the latest generation of gaming hardware, it’s still more than powerful enough to play plenty of the latest games. It also has a great 15.6-inch QHD display with 240Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time so it’s perfectly suited for all your portable gaming needs. It looks good too with a per-key RGB keyboard, mini LED backlights, and a great gaming style to it.
Lenovo Legion Slim 7 — $1,300, was $1,950
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The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 looks great thanks to being slimmer than most laptops. It has an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor along with 16GB of memory, 1TB of SSD storage and an AMD Radeon RX 6800S graphics card. The hardware goes well with the 16-inch WQXGA screen that has 500 nits of brightness, 165Hz refresh rate, and a great resolution of 2560 x 1600.
HP Omen 16-inch gaming laptop — $1,450, was $1,800
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The HP Omen 16-inch gaming laptop has the latest 13th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of memory and 1TB of SSD storage. For the graphics card, you get an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 so that’s all good and up-to-date too. A 16.1-inch display has a QHD resolution of 2560 x 1440 while there’s a 240Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time. 300 nits of brightness could maybe be a little better but this is a well-rounded gaming laptop for the price.
Lenovo Legion 7 Gen 7 — $1,500, was $2,300
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The Lenovo Legion 7 Gen 7 has an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor, 16GB of memory and 1TB of SSD storage. There’s also an AMD Radeon RX 6700M graphics card with 10GB of dedicated VRAM. It’s all teamed up with a 16-inch WQXGA display with a 2560 x 1600 resolution, HDR400 support, 100% sRGB, 500 nits of brightness, and 165Hz refresh rate so games look great on it. A RGB backlit keyboard includes a fingerprint reader while there’s also a 1080p full HD webcam with dual microphones and a privacy shutter.
Razer Blade 14 Gaming Laptop — $2,000, was $2,600
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Razer, a brand known for gaming accessories, has also rolled out gaming laptops like the Razer Blade 14. The machine packs a punch with its AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, and 16GB of RAM, and its 14-inch display offers Quad HD resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. With Windows 11 Home pre-installed in its 1TB SSD, you can start downloading your favorite titles right after you unbox the Razer Blade 14.
Razer Blade 17 — $2,000, was $3,200
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Razer makes some super stylish laptops as demonstrated by the Razer Blade 17. This model has a 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of memory and 1TB of SSD storage. It also has a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics card that’s paired up with a 17.3-inch QHD screen with a 240Hz refresh rate. The display has been individually factory calibrated so it’s great for gamers who like the little things to be perfect too.
Alienware m16 gaming laptop — $3,250, was $3,450
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Consider everything you want from a gaming laptop then double it is roughly the idea behind the Alienware m16 gaming laptop. It has the latest 13th-generation Intel Core i9 processor, 32GB of memory and a massive 2TB of SSD storage. Even better, it has the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090graphics card paired up with a 16-inch QHD+ screen with a 2560 x 1600 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time. This is a gaming laptop that’s going to last you a long time, all while looking great.
The Dell XPS 15 laptop is $400 off during the Dell Labor Day sale
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Dell is running with a head start for this year's Labor Day laptop deals with a $400 discount for the Dell XPS 15. This configuration for the popular laptop usually sells for $1,699, but you can get it right now for only $1,299. That's a steal for this device, and you're going to want to take advantage of this offer because you may not get another chance at it. If you think this laptop is perfect for you, we highly recommend adding it to your cart and finishing the checkout process immediately, as stocks are probably already running low.
Best Meta Quest 3 deals: Get Asgard Wrath 2 for free and more
Even though there wasn't a big VR boom like many expected about a decade ago, there are some great VR headsets that are on offer, including some that don't really need a fancy gaming PC to run. One great example is the Meta Quest 3, the latest entry from Meta that was just released recently. It has upgraded cameras that let you see the real world, which means you get much better AR features that are pretty need and can be great for both work and gaming. That said, the Quest 3 is quite pricey, and sadly, there aren't many great deals, most of which involve bundling in a free game or a few months of Meta Quest+, both of which actually have a high value, so even without a direct discount, they are worth grabbing. You could also check out these Meta Quest 2 deals for some alternatives if you don't want to spend as much.
Today's best Meta Quest 3 deals
Meta Quest 3 (128GB) -- $500 with Asgard's Wrath II
If you buy the 128GB model of the Meta Quest 3 for its sticker price from Amazon or Best Buy, you'll also get a copy of Asgard's Wrath II. In this sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed VR games, you'll be battling gods and monsters in an epic action RPG using unique weapons and different combat styles. The VR headset comes with a pair of Touch Plus controllers with wrist straps.
Best Buy’s Deal of the Day is an Acer Chromebook for only $129
Parents who are searching for back to school laptop deals to prepare their children for the new academic year should take a look at Best Buy's Deal of the Day, which features the Acer Chromebook 311. From the device's original price of $199, it's currently even more affordable at only $129 following a $70 discount. There's not a lot of time remaining on this offer though, as it will expire later today at 10 p.m. PT.
Why you should buy the Acer Chromebook 311
The Acer Chromebook 311, like all other Chromebooks, is powered by Google's Chrome OS. The operating system, which is essentially a reworked version of the Google Chrome browser, heavily depends on web-based apps. This translates to low overhead, which means even with low-end components such as the Acer Chromebook 311's Intel Celeron N4500 processor, integrated Intel UHD Graphics, and 4GB of RAM, you'll still get snappy performance.
