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Forbes
11-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Best Prime Day Gaming Laptop Deals To Shop Before The Sale Ends
Amazon's Prime Day sales event is almost over—along with your chance to save hundreds on gaming laptops from top brands. Our team of tech experts has been actively monitoring Prime Day gaming laptop deals all week, and we're happy to say that many of the best deals are still available. This includes offers like 18% off the Acer Nitro 17 and 19% off the Asus Rog Strix G18. And for Apple users, the Forbes Vetted tech team favorite 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4) is almost $200 off, too. Some of the best gaming laptops on the market are majorly discounted during Amazon Prime Day. Illustration: Forbes / Photo: Retailers If you want serious savings on a gaming laptop, chances are that prices won't be this low again until Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales in late November. Those looking for a general-use computer can also check our list of the best Prime Day laptop deals for even more discounts on some of our favorite devices. Without further ado, here are the best Prime Day gaming laptop deals to consider before this sale ends later today. Acer Nitro 17 Gaming Laptop: Now $980, Was $1,200 (18% Off) Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 Gaming Laptop: Now $1,429, Was $1,750 (18% Off) Gigabyte Aorus 15 (2024) Gaming Laptop: Now $1,449, Was $1,699 (15% Off) Asus Vivobook Go: Now $330, Was $430 (23% Off) Apple MacBook Pro (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD): Now $1,429, Was $1,599 (11% Off) Thunderobot Radiant 16 Gaming Laptop: Now $1,234, Was $1,699 (27% Off) Nimo N153 FHD Gaming Laptop: Now $500, Was $900 (44% Off) Ranked by our editors as the best gaming laptop under $500, this model is available at an even better value during Amazon Prime Day. This is the lowest price we've seen it drop to so far this year. MOST POPULAR This model features AI-powered graphics and AI-assisted noise reduction to optimize your gaming experience. Right now, it's available at the lowest price we've seen so far in 2025. Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 Gaming Laptop: Now $1,429, Was $1,750 (18% Off) Thunderobot Radiant 16 Gaming Laptop: Now $1,234, Was $1,699 (27% Off) Gigabyte Aorus 15 Gaming Laptop: Now $1,449, Was $1,699 (15% Off) Apple MacBook Pro (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD): Now $1,429, Was $1,599 (11% Off) This high-quality gaming laptop features exceptional visuals and speedy performance that makes streaming and downloading effortless—and it's currently discounted to an all-time low price. MSI Vector A18 HX Gaming Laptop: Now $3,, Was $3,960 (14% Off) MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG Gaming Laptop: Now $4,998, Was $6,182 (19% Off) Asus ROG Strix G18 Gaming Laptop: Now $4,040, Was $5,000 (19% Off) Apple MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD): Now $3,557.50, Was $3,999 (11% Off) Alienware 18 Are 51 Gaming Laptop: Now $2,970, Was $3,500 (15% Off) The premium edition of this wildly popular game is available at a whopping 56% discount right now, which is the lowest price we've ever seen it on sale. This highly rated monitor features a curved design for optimal immersion while gaming, plus excellent visuals and clarity to round out the experience. This is an all-time low price for the monitor, so if you've been thinking about a new one, now may be the time to take the plunge. With the influx of sales during shopping holidays, it can feel daunting to sort through all the features on discounted gaming laptops to find one that matches your needs. Here's what to look for to make sure you find the best deals on gaming laptops that give you the specs you want and the steepest savings. Choose reputable, recognized names—like Dell, Lenovo, HP, MSI, Acer and Asus. Not only can the components be trusted in these machines, but these brands offer dedicated tech support for any questions that may crop up. If a deal is from a brand you've never heard of and they're offering a massive discount, odds are it's too good to be true. Spec considerations for gaming computers are quite different from those you'll use to casually browse the web or stream videos. When shopping for a gaming laptop, you'll want to look for RTX 40 or 50 series graphics chips, at least 1TB of SSD storage and an Intel Core i7 series processor (and above) if you plan to play AAA titles. Operating System (Apple Versus Windows) Windows machines have long been the choice for gamers, and as a bonus, you'll often find steeper discounts on laptops utilizing this operating system. That said, if you are a Mac user and looking to stay within the family, it's worth noting that Apple has been investing heavily into leveling up its machines for gaming; the MacBook Pro (M4), along with its siblings that have Apple's new M4 Pro and M4 Max processors, are powerful models for gaming that also rarely go on sale outside of events like Amazon Prime Day and Cyber Week.
WIRED
09-07-2025
- Business
- WIRED
It's Been a Weak Prime Day for Gaming Laptops, With This Exception
Prime Day sales on gaming laptops have been weak. But the ROG Strix G16 comes with the latest GPUs at discounted prices to save the day. All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. This has not been a good year for Prime Day gaming laptop deals. We've been collecting the best Prime Day deals all week (and liveblogging the whole event) There's a lot of outdated, previous-gen laptops flooding the virtual Amazon store shelves, most of which are not discounted enough to be worth buying with the new RTX 50-series graphics having just come out. There's one diamond in the rough though—and it's a laptop I tested out recently, the Asus ROG Strix G16. It's one of the best gaming laptops you can buy. But hold tight, because there are a number of configurations on sale, and as often in tech, the devil's in the details. The biggest discounts are on the lower end configuration. It includes an RTX 4070, 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage, which is identical physically to the model I tested and was quite impressed with. It's 22 percent off, bringing the price down to $1,800—the lowest price I've ever seen it. Now, there's also an RTX 4060 configuration on sale for $1,360, which is 20 percent off the retail price. It has the same storage and display, except with just 16 GB of RAM. That's a really solid deal for the price. Importantly, both of these laptops come with 2560 x 1600 resolution display and a 240-Hz refresh rate. These are, of course, last-gen Nvidia GPUs. But as has been well-documented, the increase to the newer RTX 50-series wasn't as big of an improvement in raw performance as we all hoped for. One of the biggest limitations was in VRAM. Both the RTX 5070 and 5060 still only come with 8GB of VRAM. There's no getting around that limitations of these GPUs, which can cause some performance issues in some modern, AAA titles. You can get 12 GB of VRAM in the RTX 5070 Ti, but normally, you won't find a gaming laptop with that GPU for under $2,000. Nvidia may have stated that we'd be able to buy them starting at $1,600 when they were announced, but that has not played out over the past few months. For example, I tested an AMD version of this laptop with the RTX 5070 Ti, but it costs $2,500. For Prime Day, though, Amazon is selling a brand-new version of the ROG Strix G16 with an RTX 5070 Ti for $2,000. That's $400 off the retail price. It has a slightly streamlined shape over the previous model, and comes with a new tool-less design that gives you easy access to upgrading or swapping out RAM or storage. I haven't reviewed this newer model myself yet, but I did see it at CES earlier this year, and the tool-less system really is neat. For more recommendations, check out our full list of the best Prime Day laptop deals we've come across so far. Power up with unlimited access to WIRED . Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year. Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content. Subscribe Today .
Forbes
08-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Best Amazon Prime Day Gaming Laptop Deals On Acer, Asus And More
Amazon Prime Day is here, and brands are dropping steep sales left and right on everything from suitcases to smartwatches. Prime Day is a great time to score savings on bigger-ticket items, like gaming laptops, and this week's deals will likely be the best we see until Cyber Week in November. We scoured the site and found the best Amazon Prime Day gaming laptop deals available right now, including 18% off the Acer Nitro 17 and 21% off the Asus Rog Strix G18. And for Apple users, the 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4) is almost $200 off, too. Shop the best Prime Day gaming laptop deals on models from Acer, Gigabyte and more. Illustration: Forbes / Photo: Retailers Since prices change quickly and new deals drop frequently, we'll continue to update this article throughout the multi-day sales event. You can also check our list of the best Prime Day laptop deals for even more computer discounts. Read on for the best Prime Day gaming laptop deals you can get right now. Acer Nitro 17 Gaming Laptop: Now $980, Was $1,200 (18% Off) Asus ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop: Now $1,360, Was $1,700 (20% Off) Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 Gaming Laptop: Now $1,400, Was $1,750 (20% Off) Gigabyte Aorus 15 (2024) Gaming Laptop: Now $1,449, Was $1,699 (15% Off) Apple MacBook Pro (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD): Now $1,429, Was $1,599 (11% Off) Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 Gaming Laptop: Now $1,400, Was $1,750 (20% Off) Thunderobot Radiant 16 Gaming Laptop: Now $1,234, Was $1,699 (27% Off) Gigabyte Aorus 15 Gaming Laptop: Now $1,449, Was $1,699 (15% Off) Asus ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop: Now $1,360, Was $1,700 (20% Off) Apple MacBook Pro (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD): Now $1,429, Was $1,599 (11% Off) Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 Gaming Laptop: Now $1,240, Was $1,550 (20% Off) MOST POPULAR MSI Vector A18 HX Gaming Laptop: Now $3,400, Was $3,960 (14% Off) MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG Gaming Laptop: Now $5,000, Was $6,182 (19% Off) Asus ROG Strix G18 Gaming Laptop: Now $3,959, Was $5,000 (21% Off) Apple MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD): Now $3,596, Was $3,999 (10% Off) Alienware 18 Are 51 Gaming Laptop: Now $2,970, Was $3,500 (15% Off) With the influx of sales during shopping holidays, it can feel daunting to sort through various features on discounted gaming laptops to find one that matches your needs. Here's what to look for to make sure you find the best deals on gaming laptops that give you the specs you want and the largest amount of savings. Choose reputable, recognized names—like Dell, Lenovo, HP, MSI, Acer and Asus. Not only can the components be trusted in these machines, but these brands offer dedicated tech support for any questions that may crop up. If a deal is from a brand you've never heard of and they're offering a massive discount, odds are it's too good to be true. Spec considerations for gaming computers are quite different from those you'll use to casually browse the web or stream videos. When shopping for a gaming laptop, you'll want to look for RTX 40 or 50 series graphics chips, at least 1TB of SSD storage and an Intel Core i7 series processor (and above) if you plan to play AAA titles. Operating System (Apple Versus Windows) Windows machines have long been the choice for gamers, and as a bonus, you'll often find steeper discounts on laptops utilizing this operating system. That said, if you are a Mac user and looking to stay within the family, it's worth noting that Apple has been investing heavily into leveling up its machines for gaming; the MacBook Pro (M4), along with its siblings that have Apple's new M4 Pro and M4 Max processors, are powerful models for gaming that also rarely go on sale outside of events like Amazon Prime Day and Cyber Week.
Forbes
07-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Best Amazon Prime Day Gaming Laptop Deals On Top-Rated Models
While Amazon Prime Day has yet to officially start, that hasn't stopped brands from dropping some steep sales ahead of the shopping event. Prime Day is a generally a great time to score on bigger-ticket items, like gaming laptops and other high-performing consumer tech, while they're on sale; the deals published will likely be the lowest prices we see until Cyber Week in November. To that end, we've scoured the site and found the best Amazon Prime Day gaming laptop deals available right now, like 19% off the Acer Nitro 17 and 21% off the Asus Rog Strix G18. For Apple users, the 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4) is almost $200 off, too. We've rounded up the best Prime Day gaming laptop deals to shop ahead of the official sale. Illustration: Forbes / Photos: Retailers Since prices change quickly and new deals drop during Prime Day, we'll continue to update this page throughout the sale (and you can check our list of the best Prime Day laptop deals for more saving opportunities). Read on for the best Prime Day gaming laptop deals you can get right now. Acer Nitro 17 Gaming Laptop: Now $970, Was $1,200 (19% Off) Asus ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop: Now $1,400, Was $1,700 (17% Off) Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 Gaming Laptop: Now $1,429, Was $1,750 (18% Off) Gigabyte Aorus 15 (2024) Gaming Laptop: Now $1,449, Was $1,699 (15% Off) Apple MacBook Pro (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD): Now $1,429, Was $1,599 (11% Off) Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 Gaming Laptop: Now $1,429, Was $1,750 (18% Off) Gigabyte Aorus 15 Gaming Laptop: Now $1,449, Was $1,699 (15% Off) Asus ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop: Now $1,400, Was $1,700 (17% Off) Apple MacBook Pro (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD): Now $1,429, Was $1,599 (11% Off) MSI Vector A18 HX Gaming Laptop: Now $3,400, Was $3,960 (14% Off) MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG Gaming Laptop: Now $5,290, Was $6,182 (14% Off) Asus ROG Strix G18 Gaming Laptop: Now $3,959, Was $5,000 (21% Off) Apple MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD): Now $3,595, Was $3,999 (10% Off) With the influx of sales during shopping holidays, it can feel daunting to sort through various features on discounted gaming laptops to find one that matches your needs. Here's what to look for to make sure you find the best deals on gaming laptops that give you the specs you want and the largest amount of savings. Choose reputable, recognized names—like Dell, Lenovo, HP, MSI, Acer and Asus. Not only can the components be trusted in these machines, but these brands offer dedicated tech support for any questions that may crop up. If a deal is from a brand you've never heard of and they're offering a massive discount, odds are it's too good to be true. Spec considerations for gaming computers are quite different from those you'll use to casually browse the web or stream videos. When shopping for a gaming laptop, you'll want to look for RTX 40 or 50 series graphics chips, at least 1TB of SSD storage, and an Intel Core i7 series processor (and above) if you plan to play AAA titles. Operating System (Apple Versus Windows) Windows machines have long been the choice for gamers, and as a bonus, you'll often find steeper discounts on laptops utilizing this operating system. That said, if you are a Mac user and looking to stay within the family, it's worth noting that Apple has been investing heavily into leveling up its machines for gaming; the MacBook Pro (M4), along with its siblings that have Apple's new M4 Pro and M4 Max processors, are powerful models for gaming that also rarely go on sale outside of events like Amazon Prime Day and Cyber Week.
Geek Culture
10-06-2025
- Geek Culture
4 Ways The Predator Helios Neo 16 AI Levels Up The Laptop Gaming Experience
When it comes to intensive bouts of gaming or competitive battles in esports tournaments, having a powerful rig outfitted with the latest hardware is crucial for running today's increasingly demanding AAA titles smoothly, ensuring the highest levels of immersion but also maintaining the competitive edge against other players. To provide an uncompromised enthusiast gaming experience in a compact but powerful package, Predator's latest portable gaming beast, the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI, packs in everything an aspiring gamer needs as an effective desktop substitute. Here are four ways the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI serves as a game-changer for heavyweight gaming on the go. It all begins under the hood with powerful GPU and CPU options – the backbone of any gaming experience. As a portable device, a gaming laptop needs a beefy GPU to handle all the latest graphically intensive titles, and the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI packs it all in. Equipped with NVIDIA's latest GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU powered by the newest Blackwell architecture for advanced generative AI and accelerated computing, the laptop provides an elevated AI-powered gaming experience with 992 AI TOPS (Trillions of Operations Per Second). Harnessing the power of its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPU, gamers can also enjoy a suite of advanced NVIDIA features, including: DLSS 4 : A super sampling technology that constructs high-quality images from a lower-resolution base for a boost in both performance and visual quality, and with its new transformer-based AI model, significantly improves image quality over DLSS 3, especially in motion, with better stability and detail retention. : A super sampling technology that constructs high-quality images from a lower-resolution base for a boost in both performance and visual quality, and with its new transformer-based AI model, significantly improves image quality over DLSS 3, especially in motion, with better stability and detail retention. DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation : Uses AI to generate up to three additional frames per rendered frame, providing a massive boost to FPS by up to eight times compared to traditional brute-force rendering, and taking Portal with RTX as an example, GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPUs multiply frame rates on its Ultra preset with Ray Tracing on by more than six times, from 35fps to 212fps. DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation is also supported by over 125 games, including highly anticipated upcoming offerings like Crimson Desert , Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and FBC: Firebreak . : Uses AI to generate up to three additional frames per rendered frame, providing a massive boost to FPS by up to eight times compared to traditional brute-force rendering, and taking as an example, GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPUs multiply frame rates on its Ultra preset with Ray Tracing on by more than six times, from 35fps to 212fps. DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation is also supported by over 125 games, including highly anticipated upcoming offerings like , and . Ray Reconstruction : Use a supercomputer-trained AI network to generate higher-quality pixels between sampled rays, enhancing image quality while improving the performance of ray-traced scenes. : Use a supercomputer-trained AI network to generate higher-quality pixels between sampled rays, enhancing image quality while improving the performance of ray-traced scenes. Blackwell Max-Q : A suite of AI-powered technologies that optimise laptops, such as providing optimal power delivery between the GPU and CPU, boosting battery life, or automatically configuring game settings based on hardware specifications. : A suite of AI-powered technologies that optimise laptops, such as providing optimal power delivery between the GPU and CPU, boosting battery life, or automatically configuring game settings based on hardware specifications. Reflex 2: Optimises game rendering across the GPU and CPU to reduce PC latency and improve responsiveness. To complement its potent GPU, the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI is outfitted with an equally powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX, featuring impressive mobile performance with up to 24 cores (8 P-cores and 16 E-cores), 24 threads and a max clock speed of 5.4 GHz. As a PC offering artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities through a neural processing unit (NPU), the CPU takes advantage of its performance hybrid architecture to combine its P-cores and E-cores, further enhancing multitasking capabilities. When gaming, and especially for more graphically intense titles, a system can run hot, which is why the laptop is equipped with advanced cooling technologies, led by a 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan setup, consisting of 89 ultra-thin 0.08mm blades and a wind guiding structure for increased airflow performance, effectively redirecting air to cool down crucial components when under intense usage scenarios. This, combined with other thermal solutions like advanced liquid metal thermal grease on the CPU, which provides higher thermal conductivity than the market competition, vector heat pipes and strategically placed intake and exhaust ports, ensures that the system stays cool under pressure, improving both performance and longevity while maintaining user comfort. A gaming device needs more than impressive hardware to stand out from the crowd, and the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI also comes with innovative software to complement its graphical prowess. For streamers, esports pros or those who simply want the best out of their multiplayer gaming sessions, the laptop is outfitted with the Acer Purified Voice 2.0, which harnesses the power of AI and a three-microphone setup to identify and eliminate unwanted background noise for both speakers and listeners, providing crystal-clear voice quality even during the most chaotic bouts of multiplayer gaming. Acer's innovations don't just end at improving performance, but extend to utility too, with the PredatorSense 5.0 app allowing users to monitor and personalise their laptop experience, managing RGB lighting, fan speeds and more in a single convenient location, enabling them to swap system presets on the fly to suit any usage scenario for maximum flexibility. With its portable size measuring 356.78 x 275.5 x 26.75 mm, the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI doesn't skimp on its hardware features, boasting a 16-inch WQXGA resolution (2560 x 1600) IPS display with a smooth 240Hz refresh rate, enabling the lightning-fast response times lauded by esports enthusiasts and giving players an edge over the competition. For the extra leg up in multiplayer competitive gaming, the laptop also comes equipped with Killer Wi-Fi 6 1675i and Killer Ethernet E2600, making use of the Intel Killer DoubleShot Pro software to automatically switch high-priority traffic to the fastest connection type while leaving standard traffic for the slow connection, ensuring the most reliable link in latency-sensitive situations like online gaming matches. As the final cherry on top, gaming enthusiasts can get right into the game without breaking the bank. The Predator Helios Neo 16 AI is available now from S$2,699 (with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060). It is available at Best Denki, Challenger, CH2, Courts, Gain City, Harvey Norman, Amazon, Lazada, Shopee and the Acer e-store. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.
