The annual Currys Black Friday sale is generally a fantastic source of discounts on tech, but there's always one particular area that I check out every year: gaming laptops. In my opinion, Currys is always one of the best retailers for discounts on gaming machines in November.
The retailer has already launched its Black Friday sale, so I've been busy scanning through the various listings this week, trying to find my personal pick. I've come to the conclusion that this HP Omen Transcend 14 for £1,499 (was £1,999) is the one I'd buy if I were on the hunt for a new machine.
First up, £1,499 is definitely on the pricey end for a laptop with an RTX 5060 graphics card, but I think it's worth it in this case. Not only is that enough to play all the latest games smoothly, but this HP Omen also features a powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 chipset and a high-end 3K OLED display.
My favourite gaming laptop deal at Currys today
It's the display that's caught my eye here because that's not something you see on machines at this price point. OLED displays are becoming more commonplace on gaming laptops, but they're usually reserved for the really high-end stuff, rather than a mid-range machine like this.
Another thing I really like about this machine is that it's a travel-friendly 14-inch laptop, rather than a heavy 16-inch or bigger. One of my main issues with gaming laptops in general is that they tend to be quite bulky (which is understandable, considering the components). This HP comes in at a reasonable 1.6kg, which isn't featherweight, but it is decent for a gaming laptop.
One possible caveat I can think of with this machine is that the 14-inch display isn't the biggest in the world. If you've never gamed on a sub-15-inch machine, then they can take some getting used to. If you're planning on playing long gaming sessions, or have a relatively static setup, then a larger machine might be a better fit.
