Laptop deals I won’t be gatekeeping this Black Friday

If you’re thinking about upgrading your laptop this year, it’s worth zooming out beyond just the machine itself. A great setup usually consists of:

• A powerful laptop
• A bigger, smoother external display
• Thermal support so performance doesn’t throttle
• A dock to tame all the cables and peripherals

This Black Friday lineup hits all of those pieces: a flagship ASUS ROG Strix gaming laptop, a 2025 Apple MacBook Pro, and a trio of desk upgrades from LG, Razer, and Anker that make either machine feel like a full desktop rig when you’re at home.

Apple 2025 MacBook Pro (14.2″ M5) – now $1,399.00 (was $1,599.00, 13% off)

If you want a do-everything daily driver for work, creativity, and “Apple Intelligence,” this 2025 MacBook Pro is the one to watch. It comes with:

• Apple M5 chip with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU
• 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
• 16GB unified memory
• 512GB SSD
• Space Black finish

At $1,399.00 (down from $1,599.00), you’re getting a current-gen MacBook Pro with the new chip designed to handle AI-heavy workloads, video editing, code, and the usual browser-tab chaos.

Paired with a good monitor and dock (see the LG and Anker sections below), this MacBook becomes a compact workstation that you can disconnect and take with you in seconds.

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) – now $2,299.99 (was $2,899.99, 21% off)

On the Windows side, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) is a monster gaming and performance laptop that can also double as a serious production machine. Key specs:

• 16” ROG Nebula 16:10 2.5K (2560×1600) 240Hz / 3ms display
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
• Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
• 32GB DDR5 RAM
• 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
• Wi-Fi 7 and Windows 11 Home

At $2,299.99 (down from $2,899.99), you’re getting top-tier hardware that will chew through modern games, 3D work, video editing, and AI workloads. The 240Hz Nebula display is already a great primary screen, but this laptop also pairs beautifully with the LG Ultragear monitor for a larger, curved view when you’re plugged in.

LG 32GS60QC-B Ultragear 32″ Curved Gaming Monitor – now $186.99 (was $299.99, 38% off)

A powerful laptop deserves more screen real estate when you’re at a desk, and that’s where the LG 32GS60QC-B Ultragear comes in. You’re looking at:

• 32-inch curved QHD (2560×1440) panel
• 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time
• 1000R curvature for a more immersive feel
• AMD FreeSync, HDR10 support
• 2x HDMI and DisplayPort
• Borderless design plus gaming features like Black Stabilizer, DAS, Crosshair, and FPS counter

At $186.99 (down from $299.99), this is a very strong companion display for both the ASUS ROG Strix and the MacBook Pro (with the right adapter or via the Anker dock). It turns your portable machine into a more comfortable, eye-level setup for gaming, work, or both.

Razer Laptop Cooling Pad (Adaptive Smart) – now $121.99 (was $169.99, 28% off)

High-performance laptops can get toasty—especially under sustained gaming or rendering loads. The Razer Laptop Cooling Pad: Adaptive Smart is meant to keep temps under control and performance more consistent. Highlights:

• Adaptive smart fan control that adjusts speed intelligently
• Airtight pressure chamber design to push air where it’s needed
• Fits 14″ to 18″ laptops (great for the ROG Strix or a larger MacBook)
• Preset and custom fan curves via software
• 3-port USB Type-A hub
• Chroma RGB lighting if you want it to match Razer or other RGB gear

At $121.99 (down from $169.99), it’s not just about protecting your investment—cooler laptops tend to maintain higher boost clocks longer, which can translate to smoother frame rates and faster exports.

Anker 675 USB-C Docking Station (12-in-1, Monitor Stand) – now $169.99 (was $249.99, 32% off)

To complete the “laptop as desktop” transformation, the Anker 675 USB-C Docking Station acts as both a monitor stand and a 12-in-1 hub. It’s designed for machines like the MacBook Pro and Windows laptops (including ThinkPads) and offers:

• Multiple 10Gbps USB-C ports
• 4K@60Hz HDMI output
• USB-A ports, SD card slots, and more I/O in one unit
• An integrated wireless charging pad built into the stand
• A clean way to elevate your display and route cables underneath

At $169.99 (down from $249.99), it’s a very tidy solution if you want to park your laptop, plug in a single cable, and instantly have an external display, peripherals, and power ready to go.

The bottom line

Instead of just grabbing a single laptop, you can use these deals to assemble a full, flexible setup:

• Apple 2025 MacBook Pro for a compact, powerful macOS machine that’s tuned for Apple Intelligence and creative work.
• ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) for high-end gaming and heavy Windows workloads.
• LG Ultragear 32″ curved QHD monitor to give either laptop a bigger, smoother canvas.
• Razer Smart Cooling Pad to keep thermals in check during long gaming or rendering sessions.
• Anker 675 USB-C docking station to tie everything together into a clean, one-cable desktop experience.

Pick the laptop that fits your style, then layer in the monitor, cooling, and docking deals to turn it into a setup that feels far more “desktop-class”—without giving up portability.