Best Black Friday gaming laptop deals 2025 — deals on Dell, Alienware, MSI, ROG, and others

Black Friday Gaming Laptop Deals

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An alternative to desktop gaming, a gaming laptop can provide much of the same functionality as a desktop. This is an ideal solution for gamers with limited space or those who would like to transport their gaming setup to another location. Black Friday season has kicked off with a bang, so deals on gaming laptops have already surfaced, with more to come. We constantly comb through the best deals across multiple retailers, selecting the best based on in-depth knowledge gained from our thorough reviews, extensive benchmarks, and comprehensive historical price analysis, and keep an updated list here.

While there are plenty of great deals out there with Intel, AMD, and Nvidia's latest mobile hardware, there may also be some older laptops, which you should definitely avoid. For instance, anything older than one generation is better off avoided. If you have the cash, spring for a system with a GPU that has at least 8GB of VRAM, as well as 16GB of RAM and at least 512GB of storage. If the deal doesn't meet the RAM or storage requirements, consider upgrading the RAM or storage later, but first, make sure the laptop is upgradeable.

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Best Black Friday Gaming Laptop Deals

HP Victus 15.6-inch (RTX 4050, 16GB RAM)
Save 39% ($350)
HP Victus 15.6-inch (RTX 4050, 16GB RAM): was $899.99 now $549.99 at Best Buy
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This is the cheapest laptop you can find right now with a decent enough discrete Nvidia GPU. The RTX 4050 is Nvidia's last-gen entry level GPU, but it's still powerful enough for gaming at 1080p in most games on medium graphics presets. The 15.6-inch screen supports a 144Hz refresh rate, while 16GB of RAM means you're only compromising on storage, with a 512GB SSD included, along with an AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS CPU.

Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5050)
Save 25% ($350)
Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5050): was $1,399.99 now $1,049.99 at Dell
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This budget-friendly Alienware 16 Aurora model features an Nvidia RTX 5050 GPU, Intel Core 7 240H CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. This is a great budget-entry option for an Alienware laptop.

Lenovo LOQ 15.6-inch (RTX 5050, 16GB RAM)
Save 41% ($450)
Lenovo LOQ 15.6-inch (RTX 5050, 16GB RAM): was $1,099.99 now $649.99 at Best Buy
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This budget-friendly Lenovo LOQ laptop features a brand new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050, capable of 1080p gaming with DLSS 4 unlocking multi-frame gen. It includes a 10-core Intel Core i5-13450HX CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

MSI Thin 15
Save 22% ($200)
MSI Thin 15: was $899.99 now $699.99 at Amazon
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This 15.6-inch MSI Thin 15 gaming laptop is a budget-friendly option, featuring an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, Intel Core i7-13620H CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

MSI Vector 16
MSI Vector 16: was $1,999.99 now $1,299 at Walmart
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This MSI Vector 16 features an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU in a system that's $1,299, which is a great price for that level of graphics. You will get a last-gen AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, along with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.

Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5060, 32GB RAM)
Save $500
Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5060, 32GB RAM): was $1,499.99 now $999.99 at Best Buy
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Get a deal on this Aurora 16-inch laptop with a 120Hz display. Under the hood, you get a Core 7 240H CPU, 32GB of RAM, and an Nvidia RTX 5060, plus a 1TB SSD.

Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5060)
Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5060): was $1,399.99 now $1,049.99 at Dell
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This Alienware 16 Aurora has an Nvidia RTX 5060, Core 7 240H, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. Given the low-power GPU this uses, the sale price is far more reasonable than usual.

Asus TUF Gaming F16
Save 32% ($490)
Asus TUF Gaming F16: was $1,539.99 now $1,049.99 at Best Buy
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This RTX 5060 laptop from Asus features a 14th Gen Intel Core processor, 32GB of RAM, and a roomy 1TB SSD. The 1920 x 1200 screen is plenty for the power behind this mobile GPU.

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5080)
Save $600
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5080): was $2,899.99 now $2,299.99 at Amazon
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You can get a massive $400 off this RTX 5080 version, which is now the same price as the RTX 5070 laptop, making it a no-brainer. You also get 32GB of DDR5, 1TB SSD, and Intel's Ultra 9 275HX processor. The display is also upgraded, with a 240Hz refresh rate and 2.5K resolution.

Asus ROG Strix G16 (2025)
Save 19% ($400)
Asus ROG Strix G16 (2025): was $2,099.99 now $1,699.99 at Amazon
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This powerful version of the Asus ROG Strix G16 (model: G614FP-DS96) uses a 16-inch "Nebula" screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 2.5K resolution, and ultrafast 240Hz refresh rate. Powering this beast of a machine is an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU, AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX CPU, 32GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory, and a 1TB SSD.

MSI Katana 15 HX
Save 17% ($275.05)
MSI Katana 15 HX: was $1,645.04 now $1,369.99 at Amazon
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The MSI Katana HX is a solid peforming gaming laptop, featuring an Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 5050 GPU, making for solid 1080p performance on a laptop, and you even get four-zone RGB lighting.

Lenovo Legion 5
Save 35% ($550)
Lenovo Legion 5: was $1,549.99 now $999.99 at Walmart
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This 15.1-inch Lenovo gaming laptop features an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 mobile GPU, ready for high frame rates at 1080p, with DLSS 4 support for multi-frame gen. An eight-core AMD Ryzen 7 260 CPU, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD finish off the specs.

Lenovo LOQ 15.6-inch gaming laptop (144Hz, RTX 4070)
Save 11%
Lenovo LOQ 15.6-inch gaming laptop (144Hz, RTX 4070): was $949.99 now $849 at Walmart
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Gaming laptops under $1,000 are increasingly rare, and finding one at $899 is rarer still. But this model from Lenovo includes a Ryzen 7 7435HS CPU, RTX 4070, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD to store your games.

MSI Vector 16 HX AI
Save $300
MSI Vector 16 HX AI: was $1,799.99 now $1,499.99 at Best Buy
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This gaming laptop boasts an RTX 5070 Ti GPU, an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The 16-inch screen runs at 144 Hz, which is good for esports.

Tom's Hardware Premium Subcription
Save 33% ($3.01)
Tom's Hardware Premium Subcription: was $9 now $5.99 at TH Premium
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Don’t miss out on this Tom’s Hardware Premium Black Friday offer with 50% off the yearly subscription, or pay only $5.99 (33% off) for a month of access. Get deeper news analysis, deep dives into specialist topics in the semiconductor industry, as well as access to Bench, the largest benchmarking database around.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra Slim (model -GA503QS-BS96Q)
Save $609.01
Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra Slim (model -GA503QS-BS96Q): was $2,099 now $1,489.99 at Amazon
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With a 15.6-inch 165Hz QHD display, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD, this laptop packs a lot of power into its ultra-slim frame.

HP OMEN Transcend Laptop 14-fb1047nr
Save $750
HP OMEN Transcend Laptop 14-fb1047nr: was $1,999.99 now $1,249.99 at HP US
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HP is having an excellent sale on the OMEN Transcend 14-fb1047nr, which is equipped with a Core Ultra 7 255H processor, 16GB of LPDDR5, a 1TB SSD, 3K OLED 120Hz display, and an RTX 5060.

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED laptop (Ryzen 7-8840HS, 16GB)
Save 23% ($203.19)
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED laptop (Ryzen 7-8840HS, 16GB): was $899.99 now $696.80 at Walmart
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Asus' Zenbook line often straddles the line between premium design and affordability. And at $759 with an OLED touchscreen, AMD Ryzen CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, this 14-inch model is no exception. Its 1920 x 1200 screen resolution isn't the highest, but that also means battery life should be better.

Acer Acer Nitro 5 (RTX 3050 Ti, Core i7)
Save 8%
Acer Acer Nitro 5 (RTX 3050 Ti, Core i7): was $929 now $858 at Amazon
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If you're looking for an inexpensive gaming laptop that has enough oomph to play games with some raytracing, this Nitro 5 config could be a great choice. It has an RTX 3050 Ti GPU, a Core i7-11800H CPU, a 144 Hz display, and a 512GB SSD. The only downer is the 8GB of RAM, but you can upgrade it.

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-57Y8
Save $146.99
Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58-57Y8: was $899.99 now $753 at Amazon
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This 15.6-inch gaming laptop is powered by an Intel Core i7-12500H processor, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD. The 15.6-inch IPS display also boasts a 144Hz refresh rate.

Asus TUF Gaming A16
Save $500
Asus TUF Gaming A16: was $1,699.99 now $1,199.99 at Best Buy
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This Asus TUF Gaming A16 gaming laptop boasts an Nvidia RTX 5070, AMD Ryzen 9 270, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

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Stewart Bendle
Deals Writer

Stewart Bendle is a deals and coupon writer at Tom's Hardware. A firm believer in “Bang for the buck” Stewart likes to research the best prices and coupon codes for hardware and build PCs that have a great price for performance ratio.

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  • ayashi
    Weird to see an image of an ASUS TUF model but no listing. And no ROG Strix G513/Strix 15? The pricepoint of the Ryzen models shame these things I'm seeing. I sense bias.
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  • WarWolverineWarrior
    Who buys the 3050 4GB models? You're better off with a 2060 6GB laptop for $700.
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  • waffleinc
    WarWolverineWarrior said:
    You're better off with a 2060 6GB laptop for $700.

    And where exactly would you find a 2060 laptop for $700? At $700, you're normally seeing going to find a 1650.
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