11 deals I recommend from today's Memorial Day gaming laptop sales starting at $799
Shop Memorial Day gaming laptop deals for big savings.

Gamers rejoice! Memorial Day gaming laptop sales offer money-saving deals on mid-range to top-end gaming laptops. So if you've waited this long to upgrade or build your gaming setup, it's time to strike while the iron is hot.
Today's deals feature solid discounts on RTX 50 laptops as well as last year's RTX 40 laptops which are still worth buying in 2025.
Ever since RTX 50 laptops hit the shelves, retailers have been holding spring clearance sales to purge their inventory of previous-gen RTX 40 laptops. That means you can now get a great value on a top-end gaming laptop from last year that's big on performance.
For example, you can get the Editor's Choice Alienware x16 R2 with RTX 4080 graphics for $2,699 ($900 off) at Dell. This laptop packs some serious specs that core gamers, content creators, and STEM students will benefit from.
It's configured with a 16-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 480Hz display, Nvidia G-SYNC + Advanced Optimus, Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 16-core CPU, 32GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU w/ 16GB VRAM, and 2TB SSD.
In our Alienware X16 R2 review, we gave it a solid 4 out of 5-star rating for its impressively thin design, great thermals, and powerhouse performance.
And that's just one example of the best Memorial Day gaming deals up for grabs today. Keep scrolling to browse my favorite discounts starting from $799.
Memorial Day gaming laptop deals — Quick links
- Lenovo LOQ 15 RTX 4060: was $999 now $799 at B&H
- Acer Nitro V RTX 4060: was $1,199 now $939 at Newegg
- MSI Pulse 16 AI w/ RTX 4070: was $1,899 now $1,679 at Newegg via rebate
- Gigabyte Aorus X16 w/ RTX 4070: was $1,949 now $1,799 at Amazon
- Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 w/ RTX 4060: was $2,159 now $1,899 at Lenovo + $40 off via coupon, "BUYMORELENOVO"
- MSI Vector 16 HX AI RTX 5070: was $3,029 now $2,679 at Newegg
Memorial Day gaming laptop deals
Save $200 on the Lenovo LOQ at B&H. Although we didn't get a chance to test it, the Lenovo LOQ earned a solid rating of 4 out of 5 stars from our sister sites TechRadar and T3. Touting solid gaming performance and fast refresh rate for AAA games, it's an exceptional value for the price.
Key specs: 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 300-nit 144Hz display, Intel Core i5-13450HX 10-core CPU, 16GB RAM, RTX 4060 GPU w/ 8GB VRAM, 512GB SSD, white backlit, eclipse black keyboard, 720P HD with dual microphone and e-shutter, Windows 11 Home
Launched in May 2024, the Acer Nitro V with 32GB of RAM is now $260 off during Newegg's Memorial Day sale. Though we didn't test it, reviews from happy Newegg customers rated the Nitro V 5 out of 5 stars. Owners praise the laptop's super-responsive, crisp display, backlit RGB keyboard, flexible case, and gaming performance.
This is a wise choice if you want powerful gaming with a whole lot of RAM.
Features: 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080 ) 144Hz display, Intel i7-13620H 10-core CPU, 32GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU w/ 8GB VRAM, 512GB SSD
Save $220 on the MSI Pulse 16 AI gaming laptop at Newegg via rebate. We didn't test it, however, the MSI Pulse is a stylish and powerful gaming laptop with bold graphics. It has an average product tating of 4.4 out of 5 stars at Newegg with customers praising its vivid display, solid performance, and value for the price.
Key specs: 16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 240Hz display, Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 16-core CPU, 32GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU w/ 8GB VRAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home
For a limited time, save $150 on the Gigabyte Aorus X16 at Amazon. The laptop in this deal combines Intel's 14th-gen Intel processor with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4070 graphics.
Features: 16-inch (2560 x 1600) 165Hz display, Intel Core i7-14650HX CPU, 32GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU w/ 8GB VRAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home
Price check: Newegg $1,799
Lenovo is slashing $260 off the Editor's Choice Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 with RTX 4060 graphics. Take an extra $40 off via coupon, "BUYMORELENOVO" to drop its price to $1,859 ($300 off) at checkout.
The Legion 7i Gen 9 is a great gaming laptop with powerful performance. In our Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 review, we praise its powerful performance and graphics, vibrant display, and cool thermals. Although we wish its battery life was a bit longer, it's a mean gaming machine.
Features: 16-inch 3.2K (3200 x 2000) 430-nit 165Hz display, Intel Core i9-14900HX 24-core CPU, 16GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU with 8GB VRAM, 1TB SSD, 1080P FHD camera with dual microphones and privacy shutter, fingerprint reader, Windows 11 Home
Take a whopping $500 off the MSI Vector 17 HX Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 graphics. In our MSI Vector HX review, we gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars and our Editor's Choice Award for its superb processing power, graphics capabilities, stunning display, and decent battery life.
Key specs: 17-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 240Hz display, Core i9-14900HX 24-core CPU, 32GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU w/ 12GB VRAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home
This Dell Memorial Day gaming laptop deal takes a whopping $900 off the Laptop Mag Editor's Choice Award-winning Alienware x16 R2 with RTX 4090. In our Alienware X16 R2 review, we gave it a solid 4 out of 5-star rating for its impressively thin design, great thermals, and powerhouse performance.
Key specs: 16-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 480Hz display, Nvidia G-SYNC + Advanced Optimus, Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 16-core CPU, 32GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU w/ 16GB VRAM, 2TB SSD, per-key AlienFX RGB backlit X Series keyboard, Windows 11 Home
This early Memorial Day gaming laptop deal from Best Buy takes a massive $725 off the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio with RTX 4080 graphics. While we didn't test this exact system, however, the smaller-sized MSI Stealth 14 Studio earned a review rating of 4 out of 5 stars from us. The laptop's sleek design, snappy performance, excellent display, and audio quality were impressive. I expect the 18-inch Stealth 18 AI Studio in this deal to be on par with its smaller sibling.
Key specs: 18-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 240Hz display, Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 16-core CPU, 32GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU w/ 16GB VRAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home
Newegg takes $350 off the MSI Vector 16 HX AI Gaming Laptop with RTX 5070 Ti GPU. We didn't test this new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti model, however, last year's RTX 4080 MSI Vector 16 won us over. We rated it 4.5 out of 5-stars and gave it our Editor's Choice Award for its superb processing power, graphics capabilities, stunning display, and decent battery life
Features: 16-inch (2560 x 1600) 240Hz display, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core CPU, 32GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 TI GPU w/ 12GB VRAM, 2TB SSD, SteelSeries 24 zone RGB w/ Anti-Ghost Key (99 Key) backlit keyboard, IR FHD webcam with privacy shutter, Windows 11 Pro
Dell is slashing $300 off the just-released 2025 Alienware 18 Area-51 with RTX 5080 for Memorial Day. It upgrades the series with the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU with 16GB of dedicated memory and the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor.
Key specs: 18-inch QHD+ (3200 x 1800) 300Hz display, Nvidia G-SYNC + Advanced Optimus, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HK 24-core CPU, 64GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU w/ 16GB VRAM, 2TB SSD, CherryMX ultra low-profile mechanical keyboard with per-key AlienFX RGB lighting, Windows 11 Home
Save $400 on the Editor's Choice Award-winning MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5080 GPU at Newegg. This discount is bundled with a free game, Civilian VII (valued at $160). In our MSI Raider 18 HX review, we rated it 4.5 out of 5 stars for its strong performance, smooth RTX 5080 graphics, bright, vivid mini-LED display, and hi-fi sound. This is the best overall gaming laptop to buy if you have room in your budget to splurge.
Features: 18-inch (3840 x 2400) 120Hz mini-LED display, Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU, 64GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU w/ 16GB VRAM, 4TB SSD. Thunderbolt 5, SteelSeries 24-zone RGB w/ Anti-Ghost Key (99 Key) backlit keyboard, IR FHD webcam with privacy shutter, Windows 11 Home
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Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV series and combat sports.
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