I shop sales for a living, here are the 7 best gaming laptop deals under $1,000 right now

One of the top gaming laptop deals under $1,000 this week is the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 with RTX 4060 graphics. This laptop includes a free full-game download of Assassin's Creed Shadows (valued at $70) which is expected to be released on March 20, 2025. One of our expert reviewers here at Laptop Mag gave it 4 out of 5 stars and our hard-to-get Editor's Choice Award. Just about the only we had with it was its short battery life. However, the laptop's leading productivity power, solid gaming performance, and bright colorful panel make it a winner.

Key specs: 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 500-nit 165Hz display, Intel Core i7-13650HX 14-core CPU, 16GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU w/ 8GB VRAM, 512GB SSD, customizable RGB keyboard, Nvidia G-Sync, Windows 11 Home

Save $200 on the Asus TUF Gaming A15 with RTX 4060 GPU at Micro Center. In our hands-on review of the A14, the 14-inch version of this device, we appreciated the design and look forward to testing it further. Our sister site TechRadar called it a brilliant affordable gaming laptop and gave it their Editor's Choice Award.

Key specs: 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 250-nit 144Hz display, AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS 6-core CPU, 16GB RAM, NVIDIA RTX 4060 w/8GB VRAM 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home

Price check: Best Buy $899

Now $300 off, the Acer Nitro V is priced at just under $1,000 for a limited time. It's a budget-friendly choice if you want outstanding gaming performance for less. Although didn't test this RTX 4060 model, in our review of the RTX 4050 version, we liked its solid performance and decent battery life.

Features: 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz display, Intel Core i9-13900H 14-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Nvdia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU w/ 16GB VRAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home

Cheaper option: Acer Nitro V RTX 4060 w/ 13th Gen Intel Core i7, 32GB RAM for $799 at B&H

For a limited time, save $250 on the Dell G15 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4060 graphics. Although we didn't test it, the Dell G15 delivers great gaming performance as reviews from our sister sites Tom's Guide and Tom's Hardware found. Like most gaming laptops, battery life could be better, however, it's a solid gaming laptop that doesn't sacrifice performance for price.

Features: 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) 360Hz display, Intel Core i7-13650HX 14-core CPU, 16GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU w/ 8GB VRAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home

B&H takes $350 off the Lenovo LOQ Gaming Laptop with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4060 graphics. Offering solid gaming performance and a high refresh rate for AAA gaming, it's an exceptional value for the price. While didn't get to test it, the Lenovo LOQ earned a solid 4 out of 5 star rating from our sister sites TechRadar and T3. 

Key specs: 15.6-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1080) 300-nit 144Hz anti-glare display, G-Sync compatibility, Intel Core i5-13450HX 10-core CPU, 16GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU w/ 8GB VRAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home

The 2023 HP Victus gaming laptop with RTX 4050 graphics is $325 off at Best Buy. In our HP Victus review, we gave it a solid 4 out of 5-stars for its minimalist design, speedy gaming performance, and lovely color-rich high refresh rate display.

Key specs: 16.1-inch (1920 x 1080)250-nit 144Hz display, Intel Core i7-12650H 10-core CPU, 16GB RAM, RTX 4050 GPU w/ 6GB VRAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home

Honorable mention: The HP Victus 15-fb2063dx is one of the best sub-$500 gaming laptops around. 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 Victus is a budget-friendly choice.

Features: 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) 300-nit 144Hz anti-glare display, AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS 6-core CPU, 8GB RAM, AMD Radeon RX 6550M GPU w/ 4GB VRAM, 512GB SSD. Windows 11 Home