RTX 30 series gaming laptops are a real next-generation upgrade to graphical performance — offering gorgeous ray tracing and capably handling even the most intense games at buttery smooth frame rates (like Cyberpunk on ultra settings).
But if there’s one thing we’re not a fan of, it’s the sky-high pre-order pricing. So, when we stumbled upon these two RTX 3060-armed portable powerhouses from Asus (opens in new tab) and Gigabyte (opens in new tab) over at Box for under a grand, you can colour us impressed.
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(opens in new tab)This is a far more affordable price than the eye-watering expensive costs that we’re seeing elsewhere, making for a serious value for money proposition across both of these.
Of course, to hit these price points, the manufacturers made a couple of compromises as you can read in our Asus TUF Dash F15 review and Gigabyte Aorus 15G review. There is no webcam on Asus’ model, battery life is short on Gigabyte’s G5, and both pack a slightly dim display.
But when thinking about the use cases (most probably plugging them into a desk setup or using them around the house at the moment), these will be more than good enough for you.
If you’re looking for RTX 30 series power on the cheap, these are the best offers. Got a little more money for a beefier graphics card? Check out our best gaming laptops hub.
