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Best Buy is always a great place to find electronics at a discount, and that's no different today. It's an especially good place to be shopping for a gaming laptop, as popular products from ASUS, Acer, and Alienware are seeing price cuts of up to $500. Whether you want an entry-level rig or something that'll run demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Starfield, there's bound to be something that catches your eye. Here's a look at our five favorite deals. - CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 4050
- RAM: 16GB
- SSD: 512GB
- Display: 14-inch QHD, 165Hz
Clocking in at just $900 right now, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is our top pick in this roundup. Along with a solid GPU and CPU, you're getting a gorgeous 14-inch QHD display that supports a 165Hz refresh rate for buttery smooth gaming. The whole rig is pulled together with a sleek and slim white chassis, a stellar keyboard, and RGB lights. The G14 has been one of the most popular gaming laptops in recent years, and for good reason. This series tends to offer solid performance and a premium feel at reasonable price points. This particular iteration is fitted with a fast AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU and RTX 4050 GPU. It's certainly not the most powerful laptop on this list, but the $530 discount from Best Buy makes it an awesome choice for those who want a gaming laptop that is compact and light enough to travel with on a daily basis. - CPU: Intel Core i9-13900H
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 4070
- RAM: 16GB
- SSD: 1TB
- Display: 16-inch QHD, 240Hz
This ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is a marked step up from the G14, offering the premium RTX 4070 and a 1TB SSD. Its screen is also larger at 16 inches and boasts a staggering 240Hz refresh rate. If you want an ASUS gaming laptop that is known for offering high-end performance, Best Buy's M16 deal is great. - CPU: Intel Core 13th Gen (varies)
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 40 Series
- RAM: 16GB
- SSD: 512GB-1TB
- Display: 16-inch, 165Hz
Three versions of the Acer Predator Helios Neo are up for grabs. The cheapest model sports an Intel i5-13500HX and RTX 4050 for $800 (down from $1,200). For $950 (down from $1,350), you can get a model with an Intel i7-13700HX--though it still comes with the RTX 4050. The best deal of the bunch is for the model that costs $1,080 (down from $1,580), as it gets you an Intel i7-13700HX and RTX 4060, along with 1TB SSD. - CPU: Intel Core i7-13700HX
- GPU: RTX 4060
- RAM: 16GB
- SSD: 1TB
- Display: 18-inch FHD, 165Hz
The Acer Predator Helios 18-inch gaming laptop is discounted by $320 right now. This is a nice option for those who want substantial screen real estate coupled with solid performance. Along with 16GB RAM and a fast Intel i7-13700HX processor, you'll get the Nvidia RTX 4060, which will support just about any game you throw at it without issue. Toss in a sleek black chassis and a smattering of RGB lighting effects, and this should be a good pick for those looking for an 18-inch gaming laptop, especially at its discounted price. - CPU: Intel Core i7-13700HX
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 4070
- RAM: 16GB RAM
- SSD: 1TB
- Display: 16-inch QHD, 165Hz
Even when Alienware laptops are on sale they tend to be quite pricey. Still, but there's no denying the appeal of the Alienware m16. Inside you'll find a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, along with an Intel Core i7-13700HX CPU and 16GB RAM. Rounding out the package is a 1TB SSD and the usual lofty design standards of Alienware--meaning you're getting a gorgeous laptop that should last you a long time before needing to upgrade. The Alienware m16 offers very similar specs and benchmarks as the ROG Zephyrus M16 detailed above. It's worth noting display on this Alienware laptop has a 165Hz refresh rate, while the ROG Zephyrus has a 240Hz panel.
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