Cheap gaming laptop deals - get a portable powerhouse for less right now

Getting a cheap gaming laptop deal is one of the best kinds of gaming deals we know. And the wintertime brings the best of them to us. We've seen plenty of big reductions to be had on these portable powerhouses, long after the sales-period madness, and with 30-series laptops on the horizon, that means everything that's slightly older is staring down the barrel of price cuts and discounts.  This means we all win, as there's going to be a continuous production line of cheap gaming laptop deals to choose from (particularly during the Prime Day laptop deals).

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Now is the chance to make your gaming more convenient or to upgrade your current laptop to something that can handle work and play. Whether you want entry-level or to invest in something that can handle games as well as a desktop PC, there are still some great offerings from retailers when it comes to cheap gaming laptops deals - there's often something for every budget.

We know our stuff, and what makes the best gaming laptops - features like ray-tracing, 4K resolutions, and super-fast Solid State Drives - and this prepares us well for sifting through the deals to present you with the genuinely good ones. 

And that's the trick, of course, actually knowing when a cheap gaming laptop deals is a good deal when pretty much every retailer is hosting their own deals. Still, this is a strong time to get a gaming laptop – if you can find the prices that are worth getting excited about. And that's where we come in. We've rounded up all the best cheap gaming laptop deals the internet has to offer right now - and we'll endeavour to keep abreast of the ever-fluctuating cheap gaming laptop market this wintertime too so expect this page to change regularly!

Remember though, you may well want to team your new machine with a bigger screen to enjoy it even more so you'll need to peruse the deals to see if you can get one of the best gaming TVs or best gaming monitors cheap And don't forget: give the best antivirus software going a look just to make sure your brand new gaming laptop is well protected.

Cheap gaming laptop deals - US

Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 | $1,550 $1,299.99 at Best Buy
We're well aware that this isn't exactly cheap, but it's a great price for a 4K-capable machine armed with that stellar 2060 card. While you may not be able to crank those sliders up high above 1080p, the games that will run well in the resolution - typically older titles - will look and feel incredible. Features: Intel Core i7-10750H, RTX 2060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 15.6-inch 4K screen.

Asus ROG Strix G15 | $1,000 $899.99 at Best Buy
At well under $1,000, this laptop is a great option for those wanting to run games at mid-high settings in 1080p. The biggest draw here is that 144Hz refresh rate, meaning your games should run super smooth. This is a solid choice for those prioritizing frames over visual fidelity, with enough power to last a good few years. Features: Intel Core i7-10750H, GTX 1650 Ti, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 144Hz Full HD screen. 

Alienware Area 51M R2 | $2,770 $1,999.99 at Best Buy
Save $770. Even with the mega-discount, this is still a gaming laptop that we recommend for enthusiasts who are passionate about performance and want something that will last at least the next five years. There's a lot to love here, but the star of this show is the still-mighty 2070 Super paired with a stupidly fast 300Hz display. Safe to say this will be relevant for years to come. Features: Intel Core i7-10700, RTX 2070 Super, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 300Hz Full HD screen. 

Razer Blade 15 Base 4K OLED | $2,300 $1,699.99 at Best Buy
Save $600. If you were waiting for a significant enough price drop for a 4K gaming Ultrabook, this may be your chance. For a start, the 2070 and 4K OLED make for an outstanding level of detail in the newest games releasing with no compromises whatsoever. That's ideal for those wanting the best from their portable powerhouse. Features: Intel Core i7-10750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 4K OLED screen. 

HP Omen 15 4K | $1,800 $1,599.99 at Best Buy
It's another comparatively powerful 4K gaming laptop, this time eschewing the loud aesthetics and preferring something more understated - a fact that's sure to be appreciated by those also searching for something for office use too without turning too many heads. Looks aside, this computer will serve you well for years to come. Features: Intel Core i7-10750H, RTX 2070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 4K AMOLED screen. 

Gigabyte 4K OLED (3060) | $1,900 $1,749.99 at Best Buy
If you've been holding out for a 30-series card in your new machine, and have the cash, this could be for you. Despite being marketed as a 'creator's computer', this laptop is more than capable of the best of current-gen gaming with its powerful specs and gorgeous Ultra HD display. Features: Intel Core i7-11800H, RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 4K OLED screen. 

Razer Blade 15 Base 4K (2020) | $2,300 $1,699.99 at Amazon
Sometimes it comes down to the form factor when searching for a 4K gaming laptop. Fortunately, this attractive and ultra-thin machine is built to steamroll through the latest and greatest games in Ultra HD. Also to note, it's decked out in the lesser-seen Mercury white - perfect if you're after something a little different. Features: Intel Core i7-10750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 4K OLED screen.

Lenovo IdeaPad L340 | $1,169 $859 at Amazon
With all this discussion over high-end 4K gaming laptops, it's easy to forget that you can also game confidently at 1080p with a well-built, stylish machine. With what's under the hood, you can expect to be playing the newest releases in mid-high settings depending on the visual fidelity. Features: Intel Core i5-9300H, GTX 1650, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Full HD screen. 

HP Pavilion (2020) | $999 $798 at Amazon
Another great budget gaming laptop at a solid price point, perfect for anyone who wants a capable machine for Full HD gaming (with only a few compromises in the graphics department). Instead of Intel, this time around it's running with the punchy Ryzen 5 chipset, so expect a speedy machine that can work and game all the same with a few sliders tweaked here and there. Features: Ryzen 5 4600H, GTX-1650, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Full HD screen.  

Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 (3070) | $2,900 $2,589.99 at Amazon
Here's where Asus break out the big guns - and for specs like this - it doesn't come cheap. It's not the most substantial discount we've ever seen, but given that it's rocking an RTX 3070 (a very much top-of-the-line graphics card) and a super powerful Ryzen 5900x-based mobile processor, we can hardly say we're surprised. Yes, it's a fair chunk of change, but this is - in every sense of the word - bleeding-edge through and through. Features: Ryzen 9-5900HS, RTX 3070, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD, 165Hz 1440p (2K) screen. 

Acer Nitro 5 | 15.6" 1080p | i5-10300H CPU | GTX 1650 GPU | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD | $699.99 at Best Buy
This is one of the best-value laptops we've seen this week; an Acer Nitro 5 with a respectable 1650 graphics card at under $700. Even though it won't play the most advanced games on high settings (the processor won't cope with that), it's a very respectable starter build that's great value for money.

HP OMEN 17t | Starting at $899.99 at HP
The HP OMEN 17t is a capable gaming laptop that proves that you needn't compromise on power and performance for portable devices any longer.

Cheap gaming laptop deals - UK

Stateside readers don't get all the fun, and those in the UK can enjoy some cheap gaming laptops deals too right now.

MSI GF63 Thin | 15.6" 1080p | i5-9300H | GTX 1650Ti | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD | £799.97 £679.97 at Laptopsdirect
Sure, it's not going to blow anyone's socks off but it's got all the tools necessary to enjoy literally any game - you'll have to adjust some settings downwards of course but still, this is less than 700 quid!

HP Pavilion 15 | 15.6" 1080p | i5-10300H | GTX 1650Ti | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD | £799 at Amazon
With a 1650 Ti graphics card, this particular laptop manages to squeeze even more value out of an already affordable range. As such, this HP Pavilion is great bang for buck. Better still, you're getting the latest Intel processor generation. This deal is out of stock at the time of writing, but you can still lock in your order at this great price ahead of a coming restock. 

Acer Nitro 5 | 15.6" 1080p | i5-10300H | GTX 1660Ti | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD | £934.86 at Amazon UK
Acer's Nitro laptops are rightly some of the most popular in cheap gaming laptop land, and this model exemplifies that perfectly. A brand new 10th-generation processor lies in this excellent 1660Ti build.

MSI GF65 Thin | 15.6" 1080p | i7-0750H CPU | RTX 2060 GPU | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD | £1,100 £899 at Currys
Ray-tracing for below the four-figure mark alert! This is a great deal on a tried and tested model from a tried and tested - and trusted - brand. For safely below £1,000, this is the best way to get into raytracing gaming on a relative budget.

Razer Blade 15 | 15.6" 1080p | i7-10750H CPU | RTX 2070 GPU | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | £1,999 £1,799 at Currys 
With a whopping £500 discount, this top-end Razer laptop just became way more affordable. Compared to other laptops in Razer's stable, this delivers a beefier GPU and a much bigger SSD, and it keeps the comfortable and iconic Razer look. This is a fabulous price for a new, top-of-the-line machine.

Not seen anything you fancy? Don't worry - you can always check our full guide to the best gaming laptops.

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