Best Prime Day gaming laptop deals: The best sales you can still shop

We may have crossed the finish line for the main batch of Prime Day deals, but you can still score a boatload of great bargains and deep price cuts on everything from 4K TVs to drones. Laptop computers (and especially gaming laptops) are always popular during these sales and there are still some good deals to be found. If that’s what you’re looking for, then keep reading, because we’ve got the best post-Prime Day gaming laptop deals that are still available to be snapped up.

If you don’t specifically need a gaming PC or if you just want to see what else is still up for the taking, we’ve also rounded up more of the best laptop deals including a heap of Chromebook deals and MacBook sales, so be sure to check those out as well. We also recommend bookmarking this page because we’ll be updating it with new deals as soon as they appear.

Today’s best Prime Day gaming laptop deals

• HP 17z 17.3-inch Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5, 12GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $520, was $620
• Acer Nitro 5 15.6-inch Laptop (Intel i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $657, was $730
• Dell G5 15 SE Gaming Laptop — $882, was $930
• Acer Nitro 5 17 Gaming Laptop (Core i7, RTX 2060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,050, was $1,400
• New Dell XPS 17 Laptop (Core i7 CPU, 16GB RAM, GTX 1650 Ti GPU, 512GB SSD) — $1,930, was $2,000
• MSI GE66 Raider 15.6-inch Laptop (Intel i7, RTX 2080 Super, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,599, was $2,799
• MSI GE75 Raider 17.3-inch Laptop (Intel i7, RTX 2080 Super, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,645, was $2,800

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Acer Nitro 5 17 Gaming Laptop (Core i7, RTX 2060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)

$1,050 $1,400

The Acer Nitro 5 paires a sized-up 17-inch display with superb hardware that's easily capable of running the latest AAA titles at high settings -- and it's a downright steal at this price.

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Dell G5 15 SE Gaming Laptop

$882 $930

The Dell G5 15 SE gaming laptop is a decent mid-range option that offers the performance you need with an AMD Ryzen 5 4600H mobile processor and 8GB of RAM at an affordable price.

Buy at Dell

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MSI GE75 Raider 17.3-inch Laptop (Intel i7, RTX 2080 Super, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD)

$2,645 $2,800

Tired of being held back by your old laptop? Try this offering. With a top-of-the-line graphics card and a ton of RAM, high-end gameplay will be a reality -- now and in the future.

Buy at Amazon

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Razer Blade 15 Gaming Laptop 2019

$1,509 $1,600

Looking for style alongside performance? The Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop has that and then some with its colorful and customizable backlit keyboard and a ninth-gen Intel Core i7 processor.

Buy at Amazon

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HP 17z 17.3-inch Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5, 12GB RAM, 256GB SSD)

$520 $620

Gaming laptops don't have to cost an arm and a leg. With HP's 17z you get AMD's impressive Ryzen 5 CPU and Vega 8 graphics, making it an affordable entry point for gaming.

Buy at HP

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New Dell XPS 17 Laptop (Core i7 CPU, 16GB RAM, GTX 1650 Ti GPU, 512GB SSD)

$1,930 $2,000

The new Dell XPS 17 is a great plus-sized laptop (but it's still slim and light) if you feel boxed in by 13- and 15-inch screens. This one even has a discrete GPU so you can get your game on.

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New Dell G7 15 Gaming Laptop

$980 $1,200

Dell's latest G7 gaming laptop is impressively slim and sleek for a gaming computer, yet packs in great performance to give you an edge. It's a great option that won't break the bank.

Buy at Dell

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Lenovo Legion 5 Gaming Laptop (Ryzen 7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GTX 1660 Ti)

$1,000

With an understated design, gorgeous 15.6-inch 1080p IPS display, buttery 144Hz refresh rate, and great specs for running the latest games, the Lenovo Legion 5 is perfect for both work and play.

Buy at Amazon

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Acer Nitro 5 15.6-inch Laptop (Intel i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)

$657 $730

Acer's Nitro 5 proves you don't need to spend big to play games. It offers a strong CPU, discrete graphics, and a fast SSD, making it a good entry point for gamers looking to step up.

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MSI GS75 Stealth 10SF-609 17.3-inch Laptop (Intel i7, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD)

$1,999 $2,099

If you want a no-compromises gaming laptop, this should be high up your list. With tons of memory, a powerful processor, and a great GPU, you can game to your heart's content.

Buy at Amazon

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MSI GE66 Raider 15.6-inch Laptop (Intel i7, RTX 2080 Super, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD)

$2,599 $2,799

Futureproof your gaming with this top-end beast. It's maxed out in almost every way, with a superb GPU, tons of memory and storage, and great build quality. It's close to gaming perfection.

Buy at Amazon

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Alienware Area-51m R2 Gaming Laptop

$2,156 $2,620

With great power comes great design, and Alienware's offering is top of the list. Its superb cooling system allows for no-holds-barred gaming without overheating - perfect for marathon sessions.

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Razer Blade 15 Gaming Laptop (Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q)

$1,700 $2,600

Coming in well below the $2,000 mark, this Razer Blade 15 pairs a Core i7 GPU with the superb GeForce RTX 2070 GPU, meaning it'll be the last gaming laptop you have to buy for a long, long time.

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Razer Blade 15 Gaming Laptop (Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti)

$1,300 $1,600

It may be the base model, but with a GTX 1660 Ti and Core i7 CPU, this Razer Blade 15 laptop is the best choice for most gamers -- especially at this discounted price.

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Razer Blade Stealth 13 GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q Gaming Laptop

$1,500 $1,800

It's not as gaming-focused as its larger siblings, but if you want a sleek and powerful duty-grade laptop that can still game, the 13-inch Razer Blade Stealth gives the MacBook a run for its money.

Buy at Amazon

Should I shop on Prime Day or wait until Black Friday?

Prime Day and Black Friday are only placed a month apart from each other this year. Though this is great for additional savings, it brings a couple of issues into play. Firstly, demand is going to be overwhelming for tech retail giants like Amazon this fall, meaning any gaming laptops that run out of stock during Prime Day might not see a significant restock in time for Black Friday or even Cyber Monday. Heavy demand during big events like Black Friday might also result in large shipping delays, so you might not get your new gadgets in time for Christmas. Our advice to you: Start holiday shopping earlier this year and take advantage of these post-Prime Day gaming laptop deals. All tech goods should see similar discounts on both Black Friday and Prime Day, so price shouldn’t affect your decision.

Are any Prime Day gaming laptop deals too good to be true?

A lot of gaming laptops saw big discounts during Prime Day. That said, there are a few things to keep in mind while you shop. It’s a good idea to stick to well-known brands; if a gaming laptop from a brand you’ve never heard of seems tempting, look it up and see how well it’s been reviewed. Do some research beforehand and check which big brands offer gaming laptops that suit your needs. If you see a heavily discounted deal on any product always check the reviews and ratings available. If a deal looks suspicious — it probably is. Make sure you follow these tips to prevent buyer’s remorse while shopping on Prime Day.

How to choose a gaming laptop

There are always a bunch of things to consider when buying any laptop, but the most important thing when it comes to gaming is the graphics card. The CPU and RAM are also vital, but a sleepy GPU will bottleneck your system more than anything else when you’re gaming, so get a good one. As stated above, avoid the older Nvidia 10-series cards that are still floating around; the money you’ll save won’t be worth the frustration of dealing with a slow, outdated machine.

The best gaming laptops that we recommend today will feature up-to-date hardware including ninth- and 10th-generation Intel CPUs, second-gen AMD Ryzen CPUs, and Nvidia 16-series and 20-series GPUs. The GTX 16-series cards are fantastic budget and mid-range options; past $900-$1,000, however, we recommend going for the 20-series Nvidia cards like the RTX 2060 Super or 2070 Super. At least 8GB of DDR4 RAM is also mandatory for modern games; 16GB is better but is usually reserved for gaming laptops in the $800-plus price range, although you can usually install more RAM if you need it. Laptops packing those higher-end GPUs will usually feature boosted RAM as well.

Pay attention to the display, too. Pretty much all gaming laptops come with 1080p screens, but the best ones will feature higher resolutions, color-accurate IPS panels, and some will even offer higher 144Hz refresh rates for smoother gaming at higher frame rates. As with boosted RAM, you’ll usually pay more for features like these, but they’re definitely worth springing for if you have the cash (and they often aren’t as expensive as you think — plenty of our favorite budget gaming laptops sport these displays).

The vast majority of gaming laptops, including most we expect to see among this year’s Prime Day gaming laptop deals, sport Nvidia graphics cards. Some feature AMD GPUs, however, so those are worth a brief mention. AMD’s most recent mobile GPU lineup is the RX 5000M series — the “M” moniker denoting a mobile graphics card — which is currently found on some Dell and Alienware machines (Alienware being a Dell subsidiary). These are generally every bit as good as their Nvidia counterparts, so don’t be afraid to grab one on sale if it meets your other requirements.

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