<div id="readability-page-1"><figure>  <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/257655_Razer_Blade_16_laptop_2025_5090_ADiBenedetto_0008.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2040" height="1360" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/257655_Razer_Blade_16_laptop_2025_5090_ADiBenedetto_0008.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA"/>  <figcaption>  The Razer Blade 16 is discounted in various configurations, now as low as $1,600. </figcaption> </figure> <p>Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the absolute best moments of the year to buy a laptop. While several thin, lightweight productivity machines have dropped to their lowest prices, so have a batch of exciting, powerful gaming laptops.</p>  <p>We handpicked several gaming laptops at a variety of price points and performance levels that are currently offering the biggest discounts. It’s easy to be tempted by super low prices on years-old hardware, but these are all options running the latest (or just last-gen) chips — ensuring your purchase goes years before feeling outdated.</p>  <p>Below, you’ll find a little something for everyone, from the entry-level 1080p laptops that excel with games like <em>Fortnite</em> and <em>Roblox</em> to pricier options made to power through the latest AAA games at 2.5K resolution and high frame rates. </p>  <div><h3>Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)</h3> <p>Our favorite gaming laptop that pulls double duty for everyday use and travel (and with actually solid battery life).</p> <figure><img width="300" height="200" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/rogzeyphg14_solo.webp/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/rogzeyphg14_solo.webp/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$1799.99</strike> $1299.99 at <strong>Best Buy (5060)</strong></li><li> $2099.99 at <strong>Asus (5070)</strong></li><li> <strike>$2399.99</strike> $1999.99 at <strong> Best Buy (5070 Ti)</strong></li></ul></div>  <div><h3>Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)</h3> <p>The bigger sibling to the G14, offering the same usability with better all-around specs.</p> <figure><img width="300" height="198" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/7a4a539b-80f1-4457-ac0c-2bf160e1d611.webp/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/7a4a539b-80f1-4457-ac0c-2bf160e1d611.webp/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$2629.99</strike> $2179.99 at <strong>Best Buy (RTX 5070 Ti)</strong></li></ul></div>  <div><h3>Asus ROG Strix G16 (2025)</h3> <p>The Strix G line offers great performance for 1200p gaming in all kinds of games, easy upgrading, and loads of RGB lighting.</p> <figure><img width="300" height="275" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/81bvWuP55XL._AC_SL1500_.jpg/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/81bvWuP55XL._AC_SL1500_.jpg/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$1499.99</strike> $1199.99 at <strong>Amazon (Intel 14650HX, RTX 5060)</strong></li><li> <strike>$1999.99</strike> $1599.99 at <strong>Best Buy (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5070 Ti)</strong></li></ul></div>  <div><h3>HP Omen Max 16 (2025)</h3> <p>HP’s Omen Max 16 with high-end Intel CPU and RTX 5080 GPU plays just about anything at high or even ultra settings, and it’s slightly cheaper than its closest competitors.</p> <figure><img width="300" height="200" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/hpomen.jpg/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/hpomen.jpg/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$2899.99</strike> $1999.99 at <strong>HP (RTX 5080, 1TB SSD)</strong></li><li> <strike>$3159.99</strike> $2599.99 at <strong>Best Buy (RTX 5080, 2TB SSD)</strong></li><li> <strike>$2399.99</strike> $1299.99 at <strong>Walmart (RTX 5070, 1TB SSD)</strong></li></ul></div>  <div><h3>HP Victus 15 (2025, RTX 4050)</h3> <p>The Victus 15 is a popular, budget-friendly gaming laptop that now comes with RTX 4050 graphics, more RAM, and an improved 144Hz screen.</p> <figure><img width="300" height="200" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24164223/226385_HP_Victus_15_MChin_0017.jpg/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24164223/226385_HP_Victus_15_MChin_0017.jpg/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$1049.99</strike> $599 at <strong>Walmart (Intel)</strong></li><li> <strike>$899.99</strike> $549.99 at <strong>Best Buy (AMD)</strong></li></ul></div>  <div><h3>Razer Blade 16 (2025, RTX 5090)</h3> <p>A thin, travel-friendly chassis and excellent OLED display — it’s kind of like buying a MacBook Pro but for gaming. Read our review.</p> <figure><img width="300" height="200" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/257655_Razer_Blade_16_laptop_2025_5090_ADiBenedetto_0037.jpg/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/257655_Razer_Blade_16_laptop_2025_5090_ADiBenedetto_0037.jpg/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$2399.99</strike> $1599.99 at <strong>Razer (RTX 5060)</strong></li><li> <strike>$2799.99</strike> $1899.99 at <strong>Razer (RTX 5070)</strong></li><li> $3499.99 at <strong>Razer (RTX 5080)</strong></li></ul></div>  <div><h3>Lenovo Legion 5i (2025)</h3> <p>Impressive specs with  a step-up RTX 5060 GPU for a low-$1,000 price.</p> <figure><img width="300" height="300" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/8e34779f-67d5-497e-b47c-02ddd47a0fbe.8c3811a371c2a313edfc62b307366a7f.webp/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/8e34779f-67d5-497e-b47c-02ddd47a0fbe.8c3811a371c2a313edfc62b307366a7f.webp/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$1499.99</strike> $1199 at <strong>Walmart (Intel 14700HX, RTX 5060)</strong></li></ul></div>  <div><h3>MSI Katana 15 HX (2025)</h3> <p>A very low price for a very capable RTX 5070 GPU, though that’s what your money is going most toward.</p> <figure><img width="300" height="240" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/1024.png/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/1024.png/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$1499.99</strike> $1099 at <strong>Walmart (Intel 14650HX, RTX 5070)</strong></li></ul></div>  <div><h3>Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 (2025)</h3> <p>Not the best build quality around but it makes up for it with a lovely OLED and mid-to-top-end Nvidia GPU options. Read our review.</p> <figure><img width="300" height="200" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/257726_Gigabyte_Aorus_Master_16_laptop_ADiBenedetto_0005.jpg/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/257726_Gigabyte_Aorus_Master_16_laptop_ADiBenedetto_0005.jpg/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$2599.99</strike> $2199.99 at <strong>Best Buy (RTX 5070 Ti)</strong></li><li> <strike>$3099.99</strike> $2699.99 at <strong>Best Buy (RTX 5080)</strong></li><li> <strike>$2599.99</strike> $1999.99 at <strong>Amazon (RTX 5070 Ti)</strong></li></ul></div>  <div><h3>Acer Nitro V 15 (2025)</h3> <p>An entry-level price to get into Nvidia’s entry-level 50-series GPU.</p> <figure><img width="239" height="300" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/download.png/query-dz0yMzk?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/download.png/query-dz0yMzk"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$929</strike> $599 at <strong>Walmart (Intel 13420H, RTX 5050) </strong></li></ul></div>  <div><h3>Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025)</h3> <p>An affordable mid-ranger from Acer running RTX 5070 or 5070 Ti graphics.</p> <figure><img width="300" height="300" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-phn16-73-non-fingerprint-with-backlit-on-abyssal-black-05-1000x1000_nh.u1qaa.001.webp/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/predator-helios-neo-16-ai-phn16-73-non-fingerprint-with-backlit-on-abyssal-black-05-1000x1000_nh.u1qaa.001.webp/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$1679.99</strike> $1499.99 at <strong>Walmart (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070)</strong></li><li> <strike>$1849.99</strike> $1699.99 at <strong>Walmart (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070 Ti)</strong></li></ul></div>  <div><h3>Asus TUF Gaming A18 (2025)</h3> <p>A gargantuan desktop-replacement laptop with a midrange GPU for not a ton of money.</p> <figure><img width="300" height="213" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/34-236-631-15.webp/query-dz0zMDA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/34-236-631-15.webp/query-dz0zMDA"/></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li> <strike>$1799.99</strike> $1399.99 at <strong>Newegg (AMD Ryzen 7 260, RTX 5070)</strong></li></ul></div></div>

<p>Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer significant discounts on gaming laptops. Notable deals include the Razer Blade 16 for $1,600, Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 for $1,299.99, and HP Omen Max 16 for $1,999.99. Various models from brands like Asus, HP, Razer, Lenovo, MSI, Gigabyte, Acer, and more are available at reduced prices, featuring the latest or last-gen chips and GPUs. These deals cater to different budgets and performance needs, from entry-level to high-end gaming laptops.</p>

We handpicked 12 great gaming laptops that are hundreds off for Black Friday