If you’re thinking about upgrading your laptop this year, it’s worth zooming out beyond just the machine itself. A great setup usually consists of:
- A powerful laptop
- A bigger, smoother external display
- Thermal support so performance doesn’t throttle
- A dock to tame all the cables and peripherals
This Black Friday lineup hits all of those pieces: a flagship ASUS ROG Strix gaming laptop, a 2025 Apple MacBook Pro, and a trio of desk upgrades from LG, Razer, and Anker that make either machine feel like a full desktop rig when you’re at home.
Apple 2025 MacBook Pro (14.2″ M5) – now $1,399.00 (was $1,599.00, 13% off)
If you want a do-everything daily driver for work, creativity, and “Apple Intelligence,” this 2025 MacBook Pro is the one to watch. It comes with:
- Apple M5 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU
- 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
- 16GB unified memory
- 512GB SSD
- Space Black finish
At $1,399.00 (down from $1,599.00), you’re getting a current-gen MacBook Pro with the new chip designed to handle AI-heavy workloads, video editing, code, and the usual browser-tab chaos.
Paired with a good monitor and dock (see the LG and Anker sections below), this MacBook becomes a compact workstation that you can disconnect and take with you in seconds.
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) – now $2,299.99 (was $2,899.99, 21% off)
On the Windows side, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) is a monster gaming and performance laptop that can also double as a serious production machine. Key specs:
- 16” ROG Nebula 16:10 2.5K (2560×1600) 240Hz / 3ms display
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
- Wi-Fi 7 and Windows 11 Home
At $2,299.99 (down from $2,899.99), you’re getting top-tier hardware that will chew through modern games, 3D work, video editing, and AI workloads. The 240Hz Nebula display is already a great primary screen, but this laptop also pairs beautifully with the LG Ultragear monitor for a larger, curved view when you’re plugged in.
LG 32GS60QC-B Ultragear 32″ Curved Gaming Monitor – now $186.99 (was $299.99, 38% off)
A powerful laptop deserves more screen real estate when you’re at a desk, and that’s where the LG 32GS60QC-B Ultragear comes in. You’re looking at:
- 32-inch curved QHD (2560×1440) panel
- 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time
- 1000R curvature for a more immersive feel
- AMD FreeSync, HDR10 support
- 2x HDMI and DisplayPort
- Borderless design plus gaming features like Black Stabilizer, DAS, Crosshair, and FPS counter
At $186.99 (down from $299.99), this is a very strong companion display for both the ASUS ROG Strix and the MacBook Pro (with the right adapter or via the Anker dock). It turns your portable machine into a more comfortable, eye-level setup for gaming, work, or both.
Razer Laptop Cooling Pad (Adaptive Smart) – now $121.99 (was $169.99, 28% off)
High-performance laptops can get toasty—especially under sustained gaming or rendering loads. The Razer Laptop Cooling Pad: Adaptive Smart is meant to keep temps under control and performance more consistent. Highlights:
- Adaptive smart fan control that adjusts speed intelligently
- Airtight pressure chamber design to push air where it’s needed
- Fits 14″ to 18″ laptops (great for the ROG Strix or a larger MacBook)
- Preset and custom fan curves via software
- 3-port USB Type-A hub
- Chroma RGB lighting if you want it to match Razer or other RGB gear
At $121.99 (down from $169.99), it’s not just about protecting your investment—cooler laptops tend to maintain higher boost clocks longer, which can translate to smoother frame rates and faster exports.
Anker 675 USB-C Docking Station (12-in-1, Monitor Stand) – now $169.99 (was $249.99, 32% off)
To complete the “laptop as desktop” transformation, the Anker 675 USB-C Docking Station acts as both a monitor stand and a 12-in-1 hub. It’s designed for machines like the MacBook Pro and Windows laptops (including ThinkPads) and offers:
- Multiple 10Gbps USB-C ports
- 4K@60Hz HDMI output
- USB-A ports, SD card slots, and more I/O in one unit
- An integrated wireless charging pad built into the stand
- A clean way to elevate your display and route cables underneath
At $169.99 (down from $249.99), it’s a very tidy solution if you want to park your laptop, plug in a single cable, and instantly have an external display, peripherals, and power ready to go.
The bottom line
Instead of just grabbing a single laptop, you can use these deals to assemble a full, flexible setup:
- Apple 2025 MacBook Pro for a compact, powerful macOS machine that’s tuned for Apple Intelligence and creative work.
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) for high-end gaming and heavy Windows workloads.
- LG Ultragear 32″ curved QHD monitor to give either laptop a bigger, smoother canvas.
- Razer Smart Cooling Pad to keep thermals in check during long gaming or rendering sessions.
- Anker 675 USB-C docking station to tie everything together into a clean, one-cable desktop experience.
Pick the laptop that fits your style, then layer in the monitor, cooling, and docking deals to turn it into a setup that feels far more “desktop-class”—without giving up portability.
