Looking for a gaming laptop this Black Friday? Here are the best early sales, plus advice on how not to get ripped off

A Razer Blade 14 2025 on a desk playing Helldivers 2
(Image credit: Future / John Loeffler)

If you're considering purchasing a new gaming laptop over Black Friday, you may be interested to hear that several retailers have already launched seasonal events this week. In fact, some of the lowest prices all year are available right now.

Just below, you can find today's best early deals, a quick verdict on how much value they offer, and some pointers for shopping any early Black Friday deals right now. Best Buy, Newegg, and Amazon all have great options currently, with discounts covering everything from super-cheap options to high-end machines.

The best early Black Friday gaming laptop deals

Asus TUF A15
Asus TUF A15: was $899 now $649.99 at Staples
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Graphics card: RTX 4060
Processor: Ryzen 5
Storage: 512GB

This Asus TUF A15 has been on sale for a while at Staples, so it's not a 'Black Friday deal' per se. With that said, it's definitely the best cheap option on the market right now if you're just looking for the basics. With its RTX 4060 graphics card, it's a little older now, but this is still a very, very solid GPU for under $700. Overall, this machine is a solid machine for budget 1080p gaming.

Verdict: older, but excellent value

Gigabyte Aero X16
Gigabyte Aero X16: was $1,499 now $1,049.99 at Best Buy
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Graphics card: RTX 5060
Processor: Ryzen 7
Storage: 1TB

The cheapest RTX 5060 gaming laptop I've found is this MSI Cyborg at Newegg for $999, but I'd honestly recommend spending the $50 extra to get this Gigabyte at Best Buy. It's a little pricey, but you get 32GB of RAM and a much better 1600p display – something that you can't simply upgrade yourself down the line.

Verdict: a solid pick for mid-range gaming

Gigabyte A16
Gigabyte A16: was $1,349 now $1,179 at Newegg
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Graphics card: RTX 5070
Processor: Intel Core i7
RAM: 16GB

This Gigabyte A16 at Newegg is just about the cheapest gaming laptop you'll find anywhere with an RTX 5070 graphics card. Annoyingly, you do only get 16GB of RAM in this configuration, which feels quite stingy on a machine that still costs over $1,000. The Core i7 chipset is an older version too, which again is another sacrifice for getting such a powerful graphics card at this budget.

Verdict: you're cutting a lot of corners for an RTX 5070

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S: was $1,829 now $1,599.99 at Best Buy
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Graphics card: RTX 5070 Ti
Processor: Intel Ultra 9
Storage: 1TB

If I were on the hunt for a high-end choice, I'd be severely tempted by this Acer Predator. Even though it's expensive, there are no glaring weaknesses with this particular configuration, which boasts an Ultra 9 chipset, 32GB of RAM, and an RTX 5070 Ti. Even better still, you get an impressive 16-inch 240Hz OLED display here, which just makes this machine even more premium.

Verdict: pricey, but excellent value

Razer Blade 14 (2025)
Razer Blade 14 (2025): was $2,099 now $1,799.99 at Amazon
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Graphics card: RTX 5070
Processor: Ryzen 9
Storage: 1TB

Razer gaming laptops are always going to be niche buys, considering you pay a lot for the brand and design, but this is definitely a good deal. It's a record-low price on the latest 14-inch Blade 14 model, which features a very slick and portable design, OLED display, and a decent RTX 5070 graphics card. I have an older 13-inch model, and I do recommend Razer's laptops under the proviso that you should know you're paying extra here for the high-end MacBook-like design.

Verdict: the best deal so far on the Blade 14

Should you buy now? Here are my tips

Razer Blade 16 (2025) and Asus Rog Zephyrus G16

(Image credit: Future)
  • Check for price guarantees
  • Research price history, if possible

I've laid out a few points above under the assumption you already know what level of gaming laptop you're going for. If you have no idea about what specs you need, then definitely check out our best gaming laptops buyer's guide, which includes an extensive "how to choose" section that lays out exactly what you should be looking for.

If you have a solid idea of what to buy, then the standard advice for buying Black Friday deals early applies here. First up, I always make sure to check that there are solid price guarantees in place at the retailer so I don't get undercut down the line. Both Newegg and Best Buy have guarantees right now, so they're two of the better options if you're shopping early.

Another thing I usually check is whether a product is at a record-low price. That can be tricky for some retailers, but as TechRadar's retail editor, I usually keep my own records for reference. I've double-checked everything on this page, but if you're doing your own shopping this November, it's worth doing a proper Google Search for the product in question, as many editorial sites run news stories on deals - like the one I wrote earlier this year on the Asus TUF A15.

Alex Whitelock
Retail Editor

Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in deals, buying advice, and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered events like Black Friday and Amazon in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.

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