We expect laptops to get price cuts during Amazon's Prime Big Deals Day. But these outstanding gaming laptops from Acer and MSI are two of our favorites, and they're already on sale at Amazon ahead of the October Prime Day event.
Now priced at $1,499 for a limited time, Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 shaves $400 from its usual $1,899 price tag. That's a hefty 21% discount and amounts to a healthy savings over the regular price.
Acer bills this model as a gaming creator laptop, and it's easy to see why: The system is jam-packed with powerful components and a healthy complement of system memory. This model packs an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics, 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 1TB SSD. That's enough to power AAA games or edit complex videos. Plus, it has AI on board. And you get all of this in a 4.5-pound package.
We reviewed the Predator Helios Neo 16, another model in Acer's lineup. We gave it 4 out of 5 stars for its design, ports, and powerful performance.
Meanwhile, the MSI Raider GE78HX gets a much smaller discount — just 5 % off — but every little bit helps on a system that costs over two grand. This MSI Raider GE78HX is on sale for $2,280, down from $2,399. That's a $119 savings on a 17-inch laptop with a 240Hz QHD+ screen, an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD.
In our review of an earlier version of the MSI Raider, we appreciated its performance and lightbar design (also found on this model). In our review of the MSI Raider GE78 HX, we gave the unit 4 out of 5 stars.
Check our ongoing Amazon Prime Big Deals Day coverage, with sales starting October 8 and 9.
Top Acer and MSI gaming laptop deals ahead of October Prime Day
