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

Processor - Intel Core i5
GPU - Nvidia RTX 4050
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 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.

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel Core i5
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5050
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 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.

Processor: Intel Core 7-240H
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 1TB SSD
GPU: 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.

Display - 16 inches, 1920x1200, 144Hz
Processor - Intel Core 7 240H
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5060
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 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.

Display - 16 inches
Processor - AMD Ryzen 7 260
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5060
RAM - 32GB DDR5
Storage - 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.

GPU RTX 5070
RAM: 32GB
Storage: 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.

Processor - AMD Ryzen 9 270
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5060
RAM - 16GB LPDDR5X
Storage - 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.

Processor: Intel Core i5-13420H
Graphics card: GeForce RTX 3050
RAM: 16GB
SSD: 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.

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel Core i5
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5050
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 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.

Display - 16 inches, 1920x1200, 144Hz
Processor - Intel Core 7 240H
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5060
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 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.

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 4060
Processor: Intel Core i7-13620H
RAM: 16GB
Storage:  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.

Processor - Intel Core i7
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5060
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 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.

Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5060 
Processor: Intel Core i7
RAM: 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.

Graphics card: RTX 5060
Processor: Intel Core 7
Storage: 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.

Processor: Intel Core 7-240h
Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5060
RAM: 16GB
SSD: 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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GPU: RTX 5070
Processor: Intel Core i7
Storage: 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.

Display - 14 inches, 2880x1880, OLED
Processor - AMD Ryzen 9 270
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5060
RAM - 16GB LPDDR5X
Storage - 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.

Display - 14 inches, 2880x1880, OLED
Processor - AMD Ryzen 9 270
GPU - Nvidia RTX 5070
RAM - 16GB LPDDR5X
Storage - 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.