The best cheap gaming laptop deals in April 2025
All the best cheap gaming laptop deals for all budgets

Gaming laptop deals aren't looking so hot right now. Many of my mainstay favorites have been stripped from the shelves and very few are near their lowest prices. That means this week's list is pretty slim, considering I only add deals that are actually worth your time.
You'll find offers across all ends of the spectrum just below - whether you're looking for one of the best gaming laptops or have your heart set on a budget machine for casual experiences. I've capped my search for cheap gaming laptop deals at a budget of $2,000 / £2,000 and split my findings between true budget rigs (under $1,000) and the more premium models on the shelves.
You'll find all my top picks for this week's best cheap gaming laptop deals just below, but if you're after something more permanent I'd also recommend checking out all the latest cheap gaming PC deals.

I've been hunting down gaming laptop deals since I first started as a Deals Editor at our sister site TechRadar in 2019. With a sharp eye for value and a love for portable PC gaming, I made my way over to GamesRadar+ a couple of years later, and have been scouring the web for the lowest prices on rigs actually worth buying ever since. I've worked out what the best deals look like in the last six years, and exactly where (and when) to find them.
Recent updates
April 25 - I don't think I've ever seen so few gaming laptop deals on the shelves. The offers below are sparse, but there are some gems among them. While nothing's at its lowest ever recorded price, there are some high-value systems nearing that threshold this week.
Cheap gaming laptop deals under $1,000
Acer Nitro V 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $949.99 $724.99 at Best Buy
Save $225 - The Acer Nitro V is a cheaper deck, but it's still seeing one of its best discounts yet. With $225 off the final price you're getting the RTX 4050 configuration for just $724.99 right now.
Specs: AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | RTX 4050 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 144Hz FHD display
Dell G15 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,149.99 $849.99 at Dell
Save $300 - The Dell G15 is a more budget-minded gaming laptop, but it's still looking pretty strong at just $849.99 with a Ryzen 7 7840HS processor and a 165Hz display. Dell is saving you $300 on this rig right now.
Specs: AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16GB DDR5 RAM | 512GB SSD | 165Hz 1080p display
Gaming laptop deals under $2,000
Asus TUF 17.3-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $1,699.99 $1,299.99 at Newegg
Save $400 - This 17-inch Asus TUF has been down to $999 in the past, but it hasn't hit that position since Black Friday. Today's $400 discount is as good as it's been all year, and well worth investigating if you want an RTX 4070 at the lowest price possible right now.
Specs: Intel i7-13620H | RTX 4070 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 240Hz QHD+ display
Lenovo Legion 7i 17-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,699.99 $1,299.99 at Best Buy
Save $400 - The Lenovo Legion 7i has been $100 cheaper in the past, but considering the scarcity of gaming laptop deals on the shelves this week, I'll take this $400 saving. That's not quite as cheap as some RTX 4060 configurations, but it's a return to a record-low price and you're getting a premium build with a QHD+ display here.
Specs: Intel i7-14700HX | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 240Hz QHD+ display
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 16-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $1,999.99 $1,49.99 at Best Buy
Save $500 - The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is a premium machine, so while it's been $1,379.99 in the past this is still a fantastic discount. We've only seen on this on sale a couple of times in its life, and this is the biggest discount yet.
Specs: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Nvidia RTX 4070 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | QHD+ 240Hz OLED display
Gigabyte Aorus 16X RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $1,949 $1,599 at Newegg
Save $350 - Newegg has a $1,599 sales price on this RTX 4070 configuration of the super sleek Aorus 16X. That's with an i7-14650HX processor at the helm - not the fastest, but certainly no slouch.
Specs: Intel i7-14650HX | RTX 4070 | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 165Hz QHD+ display
What is considered cheap for a gaming laptop?
Defining a cheap gaming laptop usually comes down to setting a value to the individual parts inside each rig. For example, an RTX 4070 machine with a current-gen i7 processor, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD is going to be cheap if it's priced around $1,000-$1,500, depending on the chassis itself. However, an RTX 3050 with an i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD would be considered overpriced in this range.
However, a lot of this determination comes from the brand and model. The best Razer laptops, for example, are particularly well-engineered machines with a whole suite of premium features and display technology. That means a 'cheap gaming laptop deal' on one of these rigs will still be a lot more expensive than the average going rate for the specs inside. The same goes for cheap Alienware laptops as well.
Can you buy a gaming laptop for under $500 / £500?
It's becoming increasingly rare to find budget gaming laptops at under $500 / £500, though you may still find some offers in this price range hitting the shelves during larger sales events. The rigs behind these price tags will always be incredibly entry level, though - so it might be worth setting your budget a little higher to truly maximise your value. $500 might get you a lot further when put towards an RTX-enabled configuration than it would in a budget GTX buy.
Which are the best budget gaming laptops?
The best budget gaming laptops right now are the Acer Nitro 5, HP Pavilion Gaming, MSI GF63, and Asus TUF Dash F15. These are all rigs that sacrifice some of the fancier features of more premium chassis' to ensure you're getting great components at an affordable rate.
If you already know which GPU you're after, it's worth checking out our weekly roundups of RTX 3050 laptop deals, RTX 3060 laptops, and RTX 3070 laptop deals. We're also showing you where to find all the latest RTX 3080 laptop deals as well. Once you've snapped up a bargain, it's worth checking our guide to the best laptop backpacks for more accessories.
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Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I've written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i'm focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector.
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