We won't sugar coat it: PC gaming is the most expensive way to play the latest games—period. At least shopping holidays, like Amazon Prime Day starting July 16 (that's today!), help dull the blow to your wallet. While we here at PCMag are trusted experts in reviewing gaming desktops and gaming laptops, we also have deep expertise in finding the best deals on those products regardless of whether a shopping holiday is on.
Since we review dozens of gaming laptops and desktops every year, we know which products provide the best value, with or without discounts, and not just the budget-priced models. Prime Day is a fine time to finally grab that pricier desktop rig or powerful laptop you've been eying all year, just as it's ideal for maximizing savings on those more approachable budget models. Here are the top Prime Day deals on gaming laptops and desktops.
TL;DR (Too Long, Deals Right-Here)
Gaming Laptop Deals
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
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$779.99 Save $130.00
This budget gaming laptop will easily handle your 1080p gaming needs without breaking the bank. Wi-Fi 6 capability keeps you connected to the web at fast, stable speeds, but there’s also an Ethernet port for wired connectivity as well. For those who need more RAM, this configuration supports up to 32GB of RAM.
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- iRobot Roomba Essential Vac Q011 Robot Vacuum Cleaner for $169.99 (List Price $249.99)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 64GB Wi-Fi 11" Tablet for $179.99 (List Price $219.99)
- Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case for $189.99 (List Price $249.00)
- Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker With 6-Months Membership for $147.00 (List Price $159.95)
- Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS, 41mm, Midnight, S/M, Sports Band) for $439.00
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This Alienware X16 R2 has a thin, premium design despite the generous 16-inch display. It’s powerful enough to tackle modern-day gaming, 3D rendering, and more. Our expert reviewed a similar configuration and gave it high marks for its performance and long battery life, calling it “a premium gaming experience and a surprisingly good value.” Stretch that value even further with a solid discount.
Asus ROG Strix G16 16" Laptop
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$1,899.99 Save $200.00
This Asus ROG Strix G16 has all the trappings of a modern day gaming laptop: a powerful GPU and CPU, customizable RGB lighting, and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. A number of ports, including USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1, enable you to connect peripherals without having to juggle which makes this a good choice for designers as well. The large 16-inch display may have a rapid 165Hz refresh rate, but the resolution leaves something to be desired so you may want to connect a decent monitor.
Asus TUF Gaming F15 15.6" Laptop
$899.99 Save $141.99
As far as budget rigs go, this Asus TUF Gaming F15 will do a serviceable job for 1080p gaming. Built with military grade durability, this device will outlast drops, spills, and even extreme temperatures. There are plenty of other budget gaming laptop options available, for those who need a higher powered processor or graphics card.
More Deals on Gaming Laptops
- Asus TUF Gaming A16 Ryzen 9 RTX 4060 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 16" Laptop for $1,314.62 (List Price $1,399.99)
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 Intel i7 RTX 4060 512GB SSD Laptop for $999.99 (List Price $1,149.99)
- Asus ROG Strix G16 Intel i7 RTX 4060 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 16" Laptop for $1,164.99 (List Price $1,399.99)
- MSI Katana 15 Intel i7 RTX 4070 1TB SSD 15.6" Laptop for $1,249.99 (List Price $1,399.99)
- Asus TUF Gaming A16 Ryzen 9 RTX 4070 1TB SSD 16" Laptop for $1,454.96 (List Price $1,799.99)
- Acer Predator Triton 14 Intel i7 RTX 4070 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 14" Laptop for $1,395.96 (List Price $1,999.99)
- Asus TUF Gaming A15 Ryzen 5 RTX 2050 512GB SSD 8GB RAM 15.6" Laptop for $681.42
- MSI Katana A15 AI Ryzen 9 RTX 4070 1TB SSD 32GB RAM 15.6" Laptop for $1,449.99 (List Price $1,699.99)
- Alienware M18 R2 Intel i9 RTX 4080 1TB SSD 32GB RAM 18" 165Hz Laptop for $2,449.99 (List Price $2,799.99)
- Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 Ryzen 9 RTX 4080 2TB SSD 32GB RAM 17.3" Laptop for $2,999.99
- Razer Blade 15 Intel i7 RTX 4070 1TB SSD QHD 240Hz Laptop for $2,197.00 (List Price $2,799.99)
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Gaming Desktop Deals
Skytech is a brand we often see on sale during Prime Day, so if you like what you see now is the time to pick one up! This high powered gaming PC includes a speedy Ryzen 7 CPU and powerful RTX 4070 GPU, which will handle modern day gaming with ease. The 32GB of RAM makes 3D rendering, design, and multitask like a pro. SignalRGB gives you the ability to create an audio visualizer and also enables you to program your own macros.
This Asus ROG Strix is a solid budget option that will handle games at medium to high settings for all but the most cutting edge of titles. The 1TB SSD is large enough to hold most libraries, unless you hoard games like some sort of digital dragon, though upgrading to a larger capacity is fairly simple if need be. Those who wish to run resource intensive programs like autoCAD will be happy to know this tower supports up to 64GB of RAM.
Flashy looks aside, the CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR includes a powerful RTX 4060 Ti GPU and is optimized for system-intensive tasks like 3D rendering, editing—and, of course, gaming. It’s also VR ready with the HTC VIVE or the Oculus Rift, for those with VR game libraries.
More Deals on Gaming Desktops
- CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel i9 RTX 4070 1TB SSD 16GB RAM Desktop for $1,699.99 (List Price $1,899.99)
- Asus ROG G16CH Intel i7 RTX 4060 Ti 1TB SSD 32GB RAM Desktop for $1,259.99 (List Price $1,499.99)
- Alienware Aurora R15 Ryzen 9 RTX 4080 Dual Drive Desktop for $2,099.99 (List Price $2,499.97)
- Acer Nitro 70 Ryzen 9 RTX 4070 1TB SSD 32GB RAM Desktop for $1,499.99 (List Price $1,999.99)
- Alienware Aurora R16 Intel i9 13th Gen RTX 4070 Dual Storage 32GB RAM for $2,023.04 (List Price $2,199.99)
- Skytech Archangel Ryzen Ryzen 5 RTX 4060 Ti 1TB SSD Desktop for $1,249.99 (List Price $1,449.99)
- CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme VR Intel i7 RTX 4060 Ti 1TB SSD 16GB RAM Desktop for $1,599.99
- iBUYPOWER SlateMesh Ryzen 5 RTX 4060 500GB SSD 16GB RAM Desktop for $899.99 (List Price $999.99)
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