The best cheap gaming laptop deals in April 2025

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Gaming laptop deals favor those looking for a cheaper machine this week, with a selection of fantastic rigs hovering under the $1,000 price range. From RTX 4070 powerhouses to slick portable chassis' there's plenty on the market right now, with some of my favorite machines getting involved as well.

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.

Curated by
Tabitha Baker, Hardware Editor at GamesRadar
Curated by
Tabitha Baker

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 4 - The $1,000 - $2,000 price bracket has been pretty much wiped of good gaming laptop deals this week, but a few remain. Meanwhile, it's cheaper rigs benefitting the most from recent discounts across Best Buy and Dell.

Cheap gaming laptop deals under $1,000

MSI Katana RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,199 $799 at WalmartSave $400 -

MSI Katana RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,199 $799 at Walmart
Save $400 - Walmart just dropped this RTX 4060 MSI Katana all the way down to $799 - that's $146 cheaper than it was last week. Not only is that a step up from entry level graphics, but with an Intel i7-13620H processor and 16GB RAM you're still getting plenty of power in support as well.

Specs: Intel i7-13620H | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 144Hz FHD display

Dell G15 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,149.99 $849.99 at DellSave $300 -

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

HP Victus 16.1-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $1,399.99 $899.99 at Best BuySave $500 -

HP Victus 16.1-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $1,399.99 $899.99 at Best Buy
Save $500 - The HP Victus is the cheapest RTX 4070 gaming laptop I've seen so far, and while it has dropped a little further in the past this $500 discount is still well worth celebrating. That's a rare saving on an entry-level chassis with a solid mid-range configuration.

Specs: AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Nvidia RTX 4070 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 144Hz FHD display

Acer Nitro 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,099.99 $749.99 at Best BuySave $350 -

Acer Nitro 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,099.99 $749.99 at Best Buy
Save $350 - With its RTX 4060 GPU and 16GB RAM, this Acer Nitro is looking pretty strong at just $749.99 at Best Buy this week. You're only getting 512GB of SSD storage space, but this is still a great entry-level unit. This is a return to record-low for this particular configuration, after spending a good few weeks at $799.99.

Specs: Intel i7-13620H | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 144Hz FHD display

Gigabyte 16-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,199.99 $949.99 at Best BuySave $250 -

Gigabyte 16-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,199.99 $949.99 at Best Buy
Save $250 - Sure, it's only a $250 discount but you're getting a massive 32GB of RAM inside this RTX 4060 Gigabyte gaming laptop. That's plenty of headroom for newer releases, alongside the i7-13620H processor. This model is also generally only ever $100 off.

Specs: Intel i7-13620H | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 165Hz WUXGA display

Gaming laptop deals under $2,000

Gigabyte Aorus 16X 16-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $1,949.99 $1,599.99 at Best BuySave $350 -

Gigabyte Aorus 16X 16-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $1,949.99 $1,599.99 at Best Buy
Save $350 - That QHD+ display and RTX 4070 GPU make for excellent specs at just $1,599.99 - especially with 32GB RAM under the hood. That's a package that doesn't come together all too often, so Best Buy's $350 discount is particularly well placed this week.

Specs: Intel i7-14650HX | Nvidia RTX 4070 | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 165Hz QHD+ display

HP Omen Transcend 16 16-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $2,099.99 $1,689.99 at HPSave $410 -

HP Omen Transcend 16 16-inch RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $2,099.99 $1,689.99 at HP
Save $410 - The HP Omen Transcend 16 is a fantastic machine, and this RTX 4070 / 32GB RAM configuration is working particularly hard at $1,689.99. If you're after a slimline build with plenty of power under the hood this is a great price. It has been $300 cheaper in the past, but not for a long time now.

Specs: Intel i7-14700HX | Nvidia RTX 4070 | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 240Hz QHD+ display

Alienware x16 R2 RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $2,699.99 $1,999.99 at DellSave $700 -

Alienware x16 R2 RTX 4070 gaming laptop | $2,699.99 $1,999.99 at Dell
Save $700 - This is a premium gaming laptop, so while you're spending a good amount on an RTX 4070 configuration it's still a solid deal considering the luxury slimline design. Dell has $700 off this configuration this week.

Specs: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Nvidia RTX 4070 | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 480Hz FHD+ 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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Tabitha Baker
Managing Editor - Hardware

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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