11 gaming laptop deals I'd buy from $599 — save on Asus, MSI, Alienware and more

15.6” HP Victus: was $979 now $599 @ Walmart
Save $380 on this already budget-friendly gaming laptop, and you'll be set to play entry-level games with ease in between studying sessions. It's equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5-8645HS CPU, 8GB of RAM, a Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU with 6GB of VRAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and a 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate. 

Lenovo LOQ: was $799 now $599 @ Walmart
A great price for a capable laptop with mid-range gaming potential, this Core i5-toting Lenovo has 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, along with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050. It's not the most powerful machine, for for $599 you'll get a decent rig for casual gaming. 

ASUS TUF F15: was $749 now $649 @ Walmart
A mid-range option with an RTX 3050, this ASUS model has a 15.6-inch 1080p 144Hz display and a futuristic design with easy-to-identify WASD keys. It also has 512GB of SSD space and 8GB of RAM. 

Acer Nitro V: was $779 now $649 @ Amazon
This is a great price for a laptop with a 144Hz refresh rate. The mid-range laptop also has an RTX 4050 and 512GB of storage space, as well as impressive audio tech that leverages Acer's AI-powered PurifiedView and PurifiedVoice noise reduction technology. 

MSI Thin 15: was $899 now $759 @ Amazon
As the name suggests, this MSI gaming laptop is slim but it still has space inside for an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, a 12th-generation Core i7 processor, and 16GB of RAM. There's also a 15.6-inch 144Hz display and 512GB of SSD storage. 

Alienware x14 R2: was $1,699 now $999 @ Dell
The Alienware x14 R2 is a lovely looking gaming laptop that boasts a strong GPU/CPU combo and an impressive screen. This 14-inch laptop houses an RTX 4050 GPU, Gen 13 Core i7-13620H CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Its QHD+ 2K (2560 x 1600) screen has a speedy max refresh rate of 165Hz.    

16” HP Omen: was $1,399 now $999 @ Best Buy
If you're shopping for an Intel-based gaming laptop, the HP Omen is a great pick. For just $999, you'll get one month free of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a large 16-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display with a high 165Hz refresh rate. Inside, it's packing an Intel Core i9-13900HX CPU, 16GB of RAM, Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU with 8GB of VRAM, and a whopping 1TB of storage space.

MSI Katana: was $1,299 now $1,099 @ Amazon
With a focus on providing power for AI tools, this MSI laptop has 32GB of RAM for excellent multitasking, as well as a sleek cut-out hinge design. Add to that an RTX 4060 for gaming and you've got a productivity powerhouse that can do it all.

ASUS ROG Strix G16: was $1,399 now $1,164 @ Amazon
This ASUS laptop is colorful thanks to its lighting, but it's all business with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. It uses bespoke cooling for sustained performance over long gaming sessions, and it comes with 90 days of Xbox Game Pass. You also get a Core i7-13650HX CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. 

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18: was $1,699 now $1,499 @ Walmart
This laptop features a mammoth 18-inch (2560 x 1600) display. It also comes with 1TB of storage and 16GB of RAM. It's not the most portable gaming machine around, but it does have an Intel Core i7 and GeForce RTX 4070 under the hood.

Alienware m16 R2 Laptop: was $2,599 now $2,199 @ Alienware
Save $400 on this laptop which has a 16-inch display with a 2560 x 1600 resolution, 2TB of SSD space, an RTX 4070 and a whopping 64GB of RAM. There's also a Core Ultra 9 185H CPU. It has the muscle to power just about anything and it comes with a whole host of ports, too.