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5 gaming laptop deals worth buying before the end of the month

We see a refresh of gaming laptop deals at the end of each month, which gives gamers a new set of options for the next device. With February coming to a close, this may be your last chance to take advantage of the offers that we’ve rounded up as we’re not sure if they’ll still be around when March rolls in. Whether you want a budget-friendly gaming laptop or you’re willing to make a significant investment, there’s something for you in the bargains below, and once you’re determined what to buy, it’s highly recommended that you proceed with the purchase immediately while the discount is still online.

HP Victus 15 — $550, was $800

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The HP Victus 15 is featured in our list of the best budget gaming laptops as the top 15-inch option, as it offers decent performance at a relatively lower cost than its peers with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS processor, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 graphics card, and 8GB of RAM. These specifications are enough to run the best PC games — though you may have to go with low graphics settings for the more demanding titles. The gaming laptop also comes with a 15.6-inch Full HD display with a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 512GB SSD with Windows 11 Home pre-installed.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 — $900, was $1,430

An OLED HDR demo running on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.
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If portability is important for you as you want to be able to get your gaming fix anywhere, check out the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. With its thin and light design, and a 14-inch QHD screen with a 165Hz refresh rate, it takes a spot in our roundup of the best gaming laptops as the smallest gaming laptop to consider buying. It doesn’t sacrifice performance to maintain its small size though, as it’s powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS processor, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card, and 16GB of RAM, along with a 512GB SSD with Windows 11 Home out of the box.

Razer Blade 17 — $1,800, was $3,400

Razer Blade 17 angled view showing display and left side.
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Razer is a brand that’s known among gamers for its gaming accessories, but it has also delved into hardware with gaming laptops like the Razer Blade 17. Its 17.3-inch display offers QHD resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 1TB SSD with Windows 11 Home offers ample storage space for several AAA titles with all their updates and DLCs. The Razer Blade 17 is powered by the 12th-generation Intel Core i9 processor, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, and 16GB of RAM.

Razer Blade 15 — $1,900, was $3,700

2021 Razer Blade 15 Advanced
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The Razer Blade 15 features a 15.6-inch display with Full HD resolution and a 360Hz refresh rate, and it’s equipped with the 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics card, and 32GB of RAM that’s the sweet spot for high-end gamers, according to our guide on how much RAM do you need. The gaming laptop also provides plenty of storage space with its 1TB SSD, which comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Home.

Alienware m18 — $3,500, was $4,300

The Alienware m18 gaming laptop.
Alienware

For one of the most powerful gaming laptops that you can buy right now, here’s the Alienware m18. Inside it are the 13th-generation Intel Core i9 processor, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card, and 64GB of RAM, which makes it ready for the upcoming PC games of the next several years. The Alienware m18 isn’t as portable with its 18-inch display, but you won’t be complaining because you’ll be able to fully appreciate the graphics of modern titles with its QHD+ resolution and 165Hz refresh rate.

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Get ahead of Black Friday — $200 off the Dell G15 gaming laptop
Dell 15 Gaming Laptop front view showing display and keyboard deck.

There are some great offers right now on laptops among early Black Friday deals. One of the highlights of the Black Friday gaming laptop deals is being able to buy the Dell G15 gaming laptop for $800 instead of $1,000 at Dell. A great laptop for anyone wanting to game on a budget, the Dell G15 gaming laptop is a tempting gift for the holidays. Here’s what it has to offer so you know if it’s the one for you.

Why you should buy the Dell G15 gaming laptop
While it’s Dell’s subsidiary Alienware that features in our look at the best gaming laptop brands, you’ll still see Dell at the top of our look at the best laptop brands. With the Dell G15, you get a reliable design and some good hardware. This particular model has a 13th-generation Intel Core i5-13450HX processor, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage. It’s particularly good to see 1TB of storage space as that’s pretty much the minimum you want while gaming as so many games require a lot of space these days.

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Today only: This 17-inch HP laptop is $280 off
The HP 17.3-inch Laptop with Microsoft Excel on the screen.

If you've had your sights set on getting an HP laptop, here's a limited-time offer you won't want to miss: a $280 discount from Best Buy for the HP 17.3-inch Laptop, slashing its price to an affordable $350 from its original price of $630. It's one of the most attractive HP laptop deals that we've come across recently, but you're going to have to be quick in completing your purchase because it's only available today. Once it's gone, we're not sure when you'll get another chance at this amazing bargain.

Why you should buy the HP 17.3-inch Laptop
The first thing that you'll notice about the HP 17.3-inch Laptop is its relatively large screen for an affordable device. It's right there in the name -- it's got a 17.3-inch display that features Full HD resolution. Whether you're working on projects or watching streaming shows, this screen will let you see everything with sharp details and vivid colors. The HP 17.3-inch Laptop maintains some sort of portability though, as it only weighs about 4.6 pounds.

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Hurry! The Dell G16 gaming laptop with RTX 4060 is still under $1,000
The Dell G16 7630 gaming laptop on a white background.

This deal from Dell proves that you don't need to spend more than $1,000 on gaming laptop deals to walk away with a dependable machine. There are options like the Dell G16-7630. We highly recommend this offer which brings the standard price from $1,250 down to $950. We're not sure how much time is remaining on this $300 discount, so if you're interested in this nice gaming laptop under the $1,000 threshold, you better push through with your purchase as soon as possible. It features an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 with 8GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a solid Intel Core i7 processor at up to 4.90 GHz in Turbo.

Why you should buy the Dell G16-7630 gaming laptop
The Dell G16-7620 is a powerful budget gaming laptop, and its successor, the Dell G16-7630, fits that description even better. For less than $1,000 with Dell's offer, you'll get a machine that's equipped with the 13th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, and 16GB of RAM that our guide on how much RAM do you need says is the best place to start for gaming. That's especially true considering this laptop is equipped with DDR5 memory, the fastest on the market right now. The Dell G16-7630 isn't going to challenge the breakneck speeds of the top-of-the-line models of the best gaming laptops, but it will be enough to enjoy your picks from the best PC games.

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