I track deals for a living — here are the 11 best 2024 October Prime Day gaming laptop deals

Acer Nitro V RTX 4050: $779 $649 @ Amazon
If you want outstanding gaming performance without paying a fortune, this Acer Nitro V is our top pick, thanks to this $130 discount. It’s last year’s model, so it has a 13th gen CPU, but it’s still packing an RTX 4050 for gaming on the go.

Features: Intel Core i5-13420H, NVIDIA RTX 4050, 8GB DDR5, 512GB SSD RAM, 15.6" FHD IPS display, 144Hz refresh rate.

Price check: Best Buy $849

HP Victus 15 RTX 2050 (2024): $699 $579 @ Amazon
Lowest price! Now $120 off, the 2024 HP Victus 15 is at its best price yet. Don't let the modest cost fool you. It's configured to deliver a solid gaming experience without you having to spend a small fortune. Ideal for casual gamers and students who want a laptop that can handle light gaming, the HP Vicutus is a budget-friendly choice.

Features: 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) 144Hz display, Intel Core i5-12450H 8-core CPU, 8GB RAM, RTX 2050 GPU w/ 4GB VRAM, 512GB SSD. Windows 11 Home

Price check: Newegg $738

Asus TUF Gaming A15 RTX 4060: $1,399 $994 @ Amazon
Save $405 on the Asus TUF Gaming A15 RTX 4060 Gaming laptop. Although we didn't review it, Asus TUF Gaming A15 reviews from Amazon customers average 4.5 out of 5 stars. Proud owners praise the laptop's sleek design, speed, gaming performance, and excellent battery life,

Features: 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) 144Hz display, AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS 8-core CPU, 16GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU with 8GB VRAM, 1TB SSD, Windows Home 11

Razer Blade 16 RTX 4080: $3,799 $2,999 @ Amazon
Save $800 on the Razer Blade 16 gaming laptop with RTX 4080 graphics. This deal includes a free game of Star Wars Outlaws and the Forest Commando Character Pack Bundle (valued at $70). In our Razer Blade 16 review, we gave it a solid rating of 4 out of 5 stars and our hard-to-get Editor's Choice Award. We loved its strong overall performance and bright, stunning display with dual-mode functionality.

Features: 16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 240Hz display, Intel Core i9-13950HX 24-core CPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU w/ 8GB of VRAM

Gigabyte G6X 9KG (2024): $1,499 $1,249 @ Amazon
Now $250 off, the Gigabyte G6X 9KG runs games with ruthlessly sharp speed. In our Gigabyte G6X 9KG review, we gave it a 3 out of 5-star rating for its bright display, strong performance, and graphics. Although battery life and sound could be better, it makes up for it in gaming prowess.

Features: 16-inch (1920 x 1200) 165Hz display, Intel Core i7-13650HX 14-core CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Windows 11 Home

Gigabyte Aorus 17X RTX 4070: $1,749 $1,478 @ Amazon
Amazon slashes $271 off the Gigabyte Aorus 17X with RTX 4070 graphics during Prime Day week. In our hands-on Gigabyte Aorus 17X review, we liked its all-black sleek, eye-catching metallic design. We also liked the razzle-dazzle of the programmable RGB keys and light strip.

Features: 17.3-inch (2560 x 1440) 240Hz display, Intel Core i7-13700H 14-core CPU, 16GB of RAM, RTX 4070 GPU with 8GB VRAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 RTX 4060 Laptop: was $1,399, now $849 at Walmart
One of the best Walmart anti-Prime Day deals takes $550 off the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 with RTX 4060 graphics. At the same time, we didn't get a chance to test this exact model. Its sibling, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i Pro, earned a solid 4.5 out of 5-star rating and our coveted Editor's Choice Award. We found its sleek, stylish chassis, gorgeous display, and impressive performance impressive. We expect Legion Slim 5 in this deal to be on par.

Features: 16-inch WQXGA (2880 x 1800) 400-nit 165Hz ant-glare display, AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 8-core CPU, 16GB RAM, RTX 4060 GPU w/ 8GB VRAM, 512GB SSD, 1080p webcam with e-privacy shutter and dual microphones, Nvidia G-Sync Windows 11 Home

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 RTX 4090: $2,999 $2375 @ Lenovo
Today, you can save $644 on the Lenovo Legion 7i with RTX 4090 graphics. If you want a laptop that can play AAA games at high frame rates and seamlessly power through graphics-intensive tasks, the Legion 7i may be the rig for you.

Features: 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) 240Hz display with HDR 400, Intel Core i9-14900HX 24-core CPU, 16GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU w/ 12GB VRAM, 21B SSD, 1080p camera with dual mic and privacy shutter, fingerprint reader, Windows 11 Home

Razer Blade 16 RTX 4070: $3,299 $2,499 @ Best Buy
If you'd like to power up your Razer Blade laptop with something that can easily tackle most games without issue, look no further than the Razer Blade 16. It is built with an RTX 4070 graphics card, mini-LED 4K UHD display at 240Hz refresh rate, 32GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, and an Intel Core 13th Generation i9 processor. This incredible gaming laptop is built for those who want something close to the best but don't want to spend over $3,000.

Razer Blade 16 RTX 4080: $3,199 $3,599 @ Best Buy
Now we're moving up to the big leagues in terms of power, with this Razer Blade 16 being one of the best you can get your hands on, and it's now at a discount of $400 at Best Buy. This beast is built with an RTX 4080 graphics card, Intel Core i9 14th Generation processor, 32GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, and a gorgeous OLED panel at 2,560 x 1,440-pixel resolution and 240Hz refresh rate. If you want to buy a gaming laptop that truly feels premium, look no further than this.

Alienware m18 R2 RTX 4090 Gaming Laptop: $3,999 $3,199 at Dell
Save $800 on the powerful Alienware m18 R2 RTX 4090 gaming laptop. Although we didn't get our hands on this exact laptop, our Alienware m16 R2 review praised its excellent design, gaming, and productivity performance. We expect the RTX 40 series m18 R2 to be on par with its 16-inch sibling.

Features: 18-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 165Hz display, Intel Core i9 14900HX 24-core CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU with 16GB VRAM, 64GB RAM, 4TB SSD, AlienFX RGB backlit (per-key) M-series keyboard, Windows 11 Pro