Ive been a PC gamer for over 30 years and finally found Black Friday gaming laptop deals I'd recommend to family and friends

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Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:22:05 +0000

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Looking for the best Black Friday gaming laptop deals to play the latest
games on? Then we have you covered.

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I've been a PC gamer for over 30 years, and I'm here to help you find the
best Black Friday gaming laptop deals. Now is an excellent time to buy as
many retailers are already running their Black Friday deals, and I've seen some pretty huge discounts on a range of gaming laptops, which can help you save big.

Shop Amazon's full Black Friday sale

It also looks like the price of PC components, especially RAM and storage, could increase soon . That will likely lead to the overall cost of PCs and laptops going up, so this Black Friday might be the best time to buy before those price rises kick in.

Below, you'll find my picks for the best gaming laptop deals I've found so far. Not only have I been a PC gamer for well over three decades, I've also been covering Black Friday on TechRadar for over 10 years now, so I know what to look for when deal-hunting. I've included gaming laptops that cover a
range of budgets, as I know not everyone has the money to spend thousands of dollars or pounds on a gaming laptop at the moment.

One particular budget highlight is the Acer Nitro V 15, which is now just $579.99 at Amazon a fantastic price if you're looking for your first gaming laptop. It's not the most powerful, but it'll certainly do the job when playing games at 1080p.

Make sure you also check out my guide to the best Black Friday laptop deals , as well as the best Black Friday handheld gaming PC deals , which are great alternatives. Black Friday gaming laptop deals in the US: Quick links Acer Nitro V 15: was $749.99 now $579.99 at Amazon Lenovo LOQ Essential 15i RTX 5050: was $1,099.99 now $649.99 at Best Buy Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming : was $1,249.99 now $899.99 at Amazon Acer Nitro V 16S AI RTX 5060: was $1,299.99 now $1,099.99 at Amazon Asus TUF Gaming A16: was $1,699.99 now $1,199.99 at Best Buy Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) RTX 5060: was $1,799.99 now $1,299.99
at Best Buy Today's best Black Friday gaming laptop deals in the US

Processor - Intel Core i5
GPU - Nvidia RTX 4050
RAM - 8G
B Storage - 512GB

The Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop is an excellent system for gamers on a budget who are more than happy to tackle triple-A games at 1080p resolution. Powered by Intel's Core i5-13420H processor and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4050 laptop GPU, gaming performance at 1080p is smooth, and the system can deliver impressive results when utilizing DLSS 4. View Deal

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel Core i5
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5050
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 512GB

Using Nvidia's RTX 5050 laptop GPU and Intel's Core i5-13450HX processor, the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15i is a great pick for any gamer on a budget. It won't get you the best gaming performance for sure, but with a 1080p display resolution, and using reasonable graphics settings, there's plenty of room
for high frame rates in popular games, especially when using DLSS 4. View
Deal

Processor: Intel Core 7-240H
RAM: 16G
B Storage: 1TB SSD
GPU: Nvidia RTX 5050

Amazon has knocked 28% off the usual $1,249.99 asking price, making this an excellent entry-level laptop with a stunning design and best-in-class build quality. For just under $900 you're getting a gorgeously-built gaming laptop that won't break the bank, yet offers enough power to be able to play modern games at medium to high settings. It's not often we can recommend an
Alienware device as a great budget pick, but this is one of those times. View Deal

Display - 16 inches, 1920x1200, 144Hz
Processor - Intel Core 7 240H
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5060
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 512GB

In a market of confusing PC hardware prices, it's hard to find anything that isn't overpriced but the Asus V16 V3607VM gaming laptop fits the bill. At only $1,049.43, you're getting a system that's powered by Nvidia's RTX 5060 laptop GPU, which means you have everything you need to enjoy great performance across a wide variety of games. View Deal

Display - 16 inches
Processor - AMD Ryzen 7 260
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5060
RAM - 32GB DDR5
Storage - 1TB

Powered by Nvidia's RTX 5060, expect great quality performance when gaming at 1080p or even 1440p (using DLSS 4), with the Nitro V 16S AI gaming laptop. With the combination of AMD's Ryzen 7 260 processor and 32GB of DDR5 RAM, you'll have everything needed to breeze through multitasking and productivity as well. View Deal

GPU RTX 5070
RAM: 32G
B Storage: 1TB

You likely won't find a gaming laptop with a powerful RTX 5070 graphics card for cheaper than this Asus TUF A16 laptop at Best Buy. With $500 off, you're paying a fantastic price here for an extremely capable machine - one that
also features a Ryzen 7 chipset, 32GB of RAM, and a 1200p display. You should have no issues playing all the latest games here, even if it is still a
little on the pricey end. View Deal

Processor - AMD Ryzen 9 270
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5060
RAM - 16GB LPDDR5X
Storage - 1TB

With a sleek, slim chassis and the Nvidia RTX 5060 laptop GPU providing the power needed for gaming, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is one of the best gaming laptop acquisitions you can make this Black Friday. At $1,299.99, you can make your entry into the PC gaming ecosystem or upgrade to this system
for a great experience across the board. View Deal Today's best Black Friday gaming laptop deals in the UK

Processor: Intel Core i5-13420H
Graphics card: GeForce RTX 3050
RAM: 16G
B SSD: 512GB

Strictly on a budget? Very's 150 discount on this MSI Cyborg 15 is well worth checking out. Yes, it's a little older now, but this entry-level machine is still worth checking out at 598 if you're happy with the basics. With an RTX 3050 and Core i5 chipset, you should be able to play a fair amount of games smoothly at 1080p. For demanding titles, however, I would recommend trying to spend a little more. View Deal

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel Core i5
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5050
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 1TB

Nvidia's RTX 5050 is the driving force of the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15i, with 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM to ensure gaming at 1080p is great, which is further enhanced using DLSS 4 super resolution or Multi Frame Generation. At 679.01, it is simply a steal this Black Friday. View Deal

Display - 16 inches, 1920x1200, 144Hz
Processor - Intel Core 7 240H
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5060
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 1TB

The Asus V16 3607VM gaming laptop is the answer for most gamers looking to dive into the PC gaming ecosystem, or anyone searching for a good portable gaming experience. It's equipped with an Nvidia RTX 5060, which takes advantage of DLSS 4 upscaling to provide better performance and image stability where necessary across multiple games. View Deal

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 4060
Processor: Intel Core i7-13620H
RAM: 16G
B Storage: 512GB SSD

The jump from an RTX 4050 graphics card to an RTX 4060 is pretty significant, so I recommend checking out this MSI Cyborg at Amazon if your budget will allow. It's a little older now but this machine should still kick-out respectable performance at 1080p resolution for a few years yet. A 150 discount at Amazon makes this one a lot easier on the pocket. View Deal

Processor - Intel Core i7
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5060
RAM - 16G
B Storage - 512GB

After a good gaming laptop Black Friday deal that won't cost the Earth but will allow you to play the likes of Minecraft, Roblox, and Fortnite ? Then, this deal is well worth checking out, especially at this price. With DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation support you'll be pleasantly surprised with this machine's performance. View Deal

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5060
Processor: Intel Core i7
RAM: 16GB

A superb deal from Laptops Direct for Black Friday, this Medion Erazer is one of the cheapest machines I've seen yet with an RTX 5060 graphics card. A 150 price cut at the retailer is a superb deal and well worth considering if you're looking to play games smoothly at 1080p resolution for a few years
down the line. View Deal

Graphics card: RTX 5060
Processor: Intel Core 7
Storage: 1TB

Alienware gaming laptops haven't traditionally been regarded as excellent value, but this deal on the entry-level Aurora 16 at the official Dell Store is fantastic today. It's actually one of the cheapest machines on the market currently with a mid-range RTX 5060 graphics card, and you're still getting a rather classy design. It's not a super high-end laptop, but this is really quite a nice machine for the money. View Deal

Processor: Intel Core 7-240h
Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5060
RAM: 16G
B SSD: 512GB

If you've got a little bit of cash to spend, you could consider picking up something a little more up-to-date (and powerful), like this MSI Cyborg 15 at Laptops Direct. Not only do you get the excellent RTX 5060 under the hood here, but you're also getting one of the latest Intel Core 7 chipsets. While this machine still only features a 1080p display, you should get plenty of performance here.

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GPU: RTX 5070
Processor: Intel Core i7
Storage: 512GB

We're creeping up in power level significantly with this MSI Katana 15 at Currys. This machine is one of the cheapest models you'll find on the market currently to feature the powerful RTX 5070 a graphics card that's capable of providing decent performance at 1440p resolution. With an excellent 14th-gen Core i7 chipset, this machine's only weaknesses are its tiny 512GB SSD and 16GB of RAM both of which are possible DIY upgrades. View Deal

Display - 14 inches, 2880x1880, OLED
Processor - AMD Ryzen 9 270
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5060
RAM - 16GB LPDDR5X
Storage - 1TB

You won't find many gaming laptops that take portability in their stride the same way the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) does. With an immersive display, an Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU, and a lightweight build, this should be the standard for all gaming laptops. View Deal

Display - 14 inches, 2880x1880, OLED
Processor - AMD Ryzen 9 270
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5070
RAM - 16GB LPDDR5X
Storage - 1TB

This model is a step up from its RTX 5060 counterpart, as the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is powered by Nvidia's RTX 5070, ready to supercharge gaming and deliver high frame rates. The combination of the GPU's power, OLED 3K display, and the Ryzen 9 270 processor means there's plenty to enjoy here. View Deal Today's best Black Friday deals quick links Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $119 Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets Lowe's: up to 30% off appliances, holiday decor & tools Samsung : up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones Target: 40% off Christmas decor, clothing & furniture T-Mobile: up to $1,100 off latest iPhone 17 Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69 Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor



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