3 Prime Day gaming laptop deals under $1,000: This is the last day to balance price and power

Acer Nitro V: $779 $659 @ Amazon
No, it's not the steepest discount from its original price. However, this is one of the cheapest gaming laptops around. Keep in mind, when I say cheap, I do mean cheap. You're not getting the top-of-the-line machine, but if you want a gaming laptop that can at least beat those integrated graphics you've been stuck with, then the Acer Nitro V is a good choice.

Features: Display: 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 CPU: Intel Core i5-13420H RAM: 8GB GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 8GB Storage: 512GB SSD

HP Envy 16: $1,499 $899 @ Best Buy
This is probably my favorite deal on Prime Day, but the HP Envy 16 comes with some caveats. It's not technically a gaming laptop, but that shouldn't matter since it supports a discrete GPU. The real issue is I cannot find a reliable review for this HP Envy 16. While we've loved Envy laptops in the past, we cannot validate this laptop's quality. The specs are solid despite that.

Features: Display: 16-inch 2560 x 1600 16:10 CPU: Intel Core i7-13700H RAM: 16GB GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 8GB Storage: 1TB SSD

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16: $1,149 $969 @ Amazon
We recently reviewed the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and scored it 4 out of 5 stars thanks to its stellar performance, bright and colorful display, sturdy chassis, and wide array of ports. The only things we didn't like were the short battery life, harsh audio, and sluggish trackpad. Important note: we tested the model with higher CPU and storage.

Features include a 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 165Hz LED display, an Intel Core i7-13650HX CPU, 16GB RAM, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, a 512GB SSD, DTS X: Ultra audio, a customizable four-zone RGB keyboard, Windows 11 Home, and a sweeping selection of ports.