I’ve 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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I’ve been a PC gamer for over 30 years and finally found Black Friday gaming laptop deals I'd recommend to family and friends Deals By Matt Hanson published 27 November 2025

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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.

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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

Acer Nitro V 15: was US$749.99 now US$579.99 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

Processor - Intel Core i5GPU - Nvidia RTX 4050RAM - 8GBStorage - 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 DealLenovo LOQ Essential 15i RTX 5050: was US$1,099.99 now US$649.99 at Best BuyRead moreRead less▼

Display - 15.6 inchesProcessor - Intel Core i5GPU - Nvidia RTX 5050RAM - 16GBStorage - 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 DealAlienware 16 Aurora Gaming : was US$1,249.99 now US$899.99 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

Processor: Intel Core 7-240HRAM: 16GBStorage: 1TB SSDGPU: 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 DealAsus V16 V3607VM RTX 5060: was US$1,249.99 now US$1,039.99 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

Display - 16 inches, 1920x1200, 144HzProcessor - Intel Core 7 240HGPU - Nvidia RTX 5060RAM - 16GBStorage - 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 DealAcer Nitro V 16S AI RTX 5060: was US$1,299.99 now US$1,099.99 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

Display - 16 inchesProcessor - AMD Ryzen 7 260GPU - Nvidia RTX 5060RAM - 32GB DDR5Storage - 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 DealAsus TUF Gaming A16: was US$1,699.99 now US$1,199.99 at Best BuyRead moreRead less▼

GPU RTX 5070RAM: 32GBStorage: 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 DealAsus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) RTX 5060: was US$1,799.99 now US$1,299.99 at Best BuyRead moreRead less▼

Processor - AMD Ryzen 9 270GPU - Nvidia RTX 5060RAM - 16GB LPDDR5XStorage - 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.

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Today's best Black Friday gaming laptop deals in the UK

MSI Cyborg 15 gaming laptop: was £649 now £598 at very.co.ukRead moreRead less▼

Processor: Intel Core i5-13420HGraphics card: GeForce RTX 3050RAM: 16GBSSD: 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 DealLenovo LOQ Essential 15i RTX 5050: was £980 now £679.01 at lenovo.comRead moreRead less▼

Display - 15.6 inchesProcessor - Intel Core i5GPU - Nvidia RTX 5050RAM - 16GBStorage - 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 DealAsus V16 V3607VM RTX 5060: was £969 now £799 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

Display - 16 inches, 1920x1200, 144HzProcessor - Intel Core 7 240HGPU - Nvidia RTX 5060RAM - 16GBStorage - 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 DealMSI Cyborg 15.6-inch gaming laptop: was £999 now £799 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 4060Processor: Intel Core i7-13620HRAM: 16GBStorage:  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 DealAcer Nitro V15: was £999 now £849 at CurrysRead moreRead less▼

Processor - Intel Core i7GPU - Nvidia RTX 5060RAM - 16GBStorage - 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 DealMedion Erazer Scout gaming laptop: was £1,099 now £939.98 at Laptops DirectRead moreRead less▼

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5060 Processor: Intel Core i7RAM: 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 DealAlienware Aurora 16: was £1,099 now £949 at Dell Technologies UKRead moreRead less▼

Graphics card: RTX 5060Processor: Intel Core 7Storage: 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 DealMSI Cyborg 15 gaming laptop: was £1,149 now £999 at Laptops DirectRead moreRead less▼

Processor: Intel Core 7-240hGraphics card: GeForce RTX 5060RAM: 16GBSSD: 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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View DealMSI Katana 15 HX gaming laptop: was £1,399 now £1,299 at CurrysRead moreRead less▼

GPU: RTX 5070Processor: Intel Core i7Storage: 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 DealAsus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) RTX 5060: was £1,899.99 now £1,749.99 at uk.store.asus.comRead moreRead less▼

Display - 14 inches, 2880x1880, OLEDProcessor - AMD Ryzen 9 270GPU - Nvidia RTX 5060RAM - 16GB LPDDR5XStorage - 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 DealAsus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) RTX 5070: was £2,299 now £1,999.99 at John LewisRead moreRead less▼

Display - 14 inches, 2880x1880, OLEDProcessor - AMD Ryzen 9 270GPU - Nvidia RTX 5070RAM - 16GB LPDDR5XStorage - 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.

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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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Matt is TechRadar's Managing Editor for Core Tech, looking after computing and mobile technology. Having written for a number of publications such as PC Plus, PC Format, T3 and Linux Format, there's no aspect of technology that Matt isn't passionate about, especially computing and PC gaming. He’s personally reviewed and used most of the laptops in our best laptops guide - and since joining TechRadar in 2014, he's reviewed over 250 laptops and computing accessories personally.

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