Amazon Prime Day is running throughout this week, and I've been checking Amazon, as well as its rivals, which are also running sales, for the best gaming laptop deals. As Managing Editor of Core Tech for TechRadar, I've spent nearly two decades writing about laptops and covering major sales events, so I have a pretty good idea of what makes a great gaming laptop deal — and it's not just about finding the very lowest price.• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day saleWhat you need is a gaming laptop that balances both price and performance. There's no point spending money on a cheap gaming laptop if it struggles to play modern games, so sometimes it's better to invest a little more.All the gaming laptops I've picked below for both US and UK readers will be able to run modern games without issue, and they'll also set you up nicely for the inevitable PC version of GTA 6, which will hopefully be announced in the near future. So, fellow PC gamers, let's not just sit and watch jealously while console gamers preorder GTA 6; let's go out and buy some exciting new rigs, safe in the knowledge that Rockstar's upcoming game will one day play best on PC.Today's best gaming laptop deals in the USGraphics card: RTX 5070Processor: AMD Ryzen 7RAM: 16GBStorage: 512GBIt's been a long time since I've seen an RTX 5070 gaming laptop go for this cheap, but this Acer Nitro V Slim 16 is hitting a rock-bottom price at Best Buy today. Almost unbelievably, I believe this one is incorrectly listed with a "Ryzen 2000 series" chipset rather than a Ryzen 7-260, since you get 16GB of DDR5 RAM. Regardless, this is a rare example of a budget RTX 5070 gaming laptop. View DealIntel Core 5 210H | 16GB DDR5 RAM | 512GB SSD | RTX4050Save $350 on the Alienware Aurora 15 gaming laptop. This system strikes a sensible balance between gaming proficiency and affordability. For less than $1,000, it's a capable workhorse for both casual and professional tasks.Also check out these coupons: 🎟️ Dell: Claim 20% off your purchase by adding this coupon code🎟️ Dell: Claim an extra 12% off sitewide by adding this promo code🎟️ Enjoy 10% off your first purchase when you join the newsletter at DellView DealGraphics card: RTX 5070Processor: Intel Core 7-240HRAM: 16GBStorage: 1TBThis MSI Cyborg 15 at Walmart is one of the cheapest gaming laptops I've seen in recent months to feature an RTX 5070 graphics card. That's usually a pretty pricey component, but surprisingly, you're also getting a decent chipset and a 1TB SSD here. Annoyingly, you do only get 16GB of RAM, which will somewhat hamper your performance headroom.Also check out these coupons: 🎟️ 25% off orders with this Walmart discount code🎟️ Enjoy 20% off orders using this Walmart discount code🎟️ Walmart: Save $20 on your initial 3 grocery orders of $50+ by entering this discount codeView DealGraphics card: RTX 5060Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 260RAM: 16GBStorage: 1TBA great choice if you're looking for a gaming laptop without completely blowing the budget, this Gigabyte A16 gets you everything you need for smooth gaming right out of the box. The combination of an RTX 5060 graphics card and Ryzen 7 chipset means decent chops for 1080p gaming, while a 1TB SSD also provides plenty of storage space. While not a super high-end laptop, this one is still a cut above the more budget-oriented sub-$1,000 machines.Also check out these coupons: 🎟️ 25% off orders with this Walmart discount code🎟️ Enjoy 20% off orders using this Walmart discount code🎟️ Walmart: Save $20 on your initial 3 grocery orders of $50+ by entering this discount codeView DealGraphics card: RTX 5070Processor: Intel Core 7 Series 2RAM: 16GBStorage: 512GBThe Acer Nitro V Slim 16 also comes in an Intel-based configuration, which is also a decent buy today. It's a little pricier, but you get an Intel Core 7 Series 2 chipset and 16GB of DDR5 RAM. These should, on paper at least, give you a decent boost in performance.View DealGraphics card: RTX 5060Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9RAM: 16GBStorage: 1TBThis Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S might seem like it's a little on the pricey side for a machine with an RTX 5060, but this is a great price on this premium model. Not only do you get a powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 chipset under the hood here, but this Predator Helios Neo 16S also features a high-end OLED display, which is a notch above the usual panels you find on cheaper machines.View DealGraphics card: RTX 5070 Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9RAM: 32GBStorage: 1TBI've seen a fair few deals on Lenovo Legion 5i gaming laptops over the past few weeks, but none of those touch this listing at B&H Photo. Not only are you getting a great price on this machine, considering it features an RTX 5070 graphics card and Ultra 9 chipset, but you also get a 1TB SSD and 32GB of RAM. Combined, this is one impressive deal indeed, thanks to the retailer's massive $500 price cut today.View DealToday's best gaming laptop deals in the UKGraphics card: RTX 5050Processor: Intel Core i7-13620HRAM: 16GBStorage: 512GB SSDIt's a rare thing these days to see a gaming laptop for under £700, and better yet, this Acer Nitro V15 actually features a recent RTX 5050 graphics card. If you're looking for the basics, then this machine is definitely going to cover you well for a great price. The RTX 5050, in combination with the Core i7 chipset, is going to play all the latest games — and should do well, granted you're willing to tweak a few settings here and there on the most demanding titles.Also check out these coupons: 🎟️ Amazon: Claim 30% off Haul orders with this discount code🎟️ Up to 70% off daily deals in the Amazon sale🎟️ Get up to 60% off orders during the Prime Week sale at AmazonView DealThe MSI Thin 15 RTX 4050 B13VE might be the most affordable gaming laptop anyone will come across during Prime Day. This is an entry-level gaming laptop, around the same price as a modern handheld such as Valve's Steam Deck, with much better performance using Nvidia's RTX 4050 GPU.Also check out these coupons: 🎟️ Amazon: Claim 30% off Haul orders with this discount code🎟️ Up to 70% off daily deals in the Amazon sale🎟️ Get up to 60% off orders during the Prime Week sale at AmazonView DealGraphics card: RTX 5050 Processor: Intel Core i5-13420HRAM: 16GBMoving up in price will get you a decent budget machine with the latest RTX 5050 graphics card — like this Medion Erazer, for example. You can expect a decent level of performance with this machine for the money, especially if you're just aiming to play on this laptop's modest 1080p display. Medion laptops tend to be quite workmanlike in terms of design, but they do provide decent performance for the money.View DealGraphics card: RTX 5060Processor: Intel Core i7-13620HRAM: 16GBStorage: 1TB SSDThis mid-range RTX 5060 Acer Nitro gaming laptop is really hitting that sweet spot in terms of bang for the buck, in my opinion. The chipset is a little on the older side, and you're only getting 16GB of RAM, but I still think this one is a real bargain for £799. If you're just looking to play all the latest games smoothly at 1080p, then this particular listing is definitely worth considering. Getting a more spacious 1TB SSD is also a meaningful upgrade.Also check out these coupons: 🎟️ Amazon: Claim 30% off Haul orders with this discount code🎟️ Up to 70% off daily deals in the Amazon sale🎟️ Get up to 60% off orders during the Prime Week sale at AmazonView DealWe've spotted an excellent price drop on the Alienware 16 Aurora with RTX 5060, Intel Core 7-240H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and 16-inch WQXGA 120Hz display. Grab it now at Amazon before it's gone.View DealGraphics card: GeForce RTX 5060Processor: Intel Core 7-240HRAM: 16GBStorage: 1TB SSDMy favourite gaming laptop deal this week has to be this discounted Asus V16 at Amazon. Not only are you getting a great price for a machine with an RTX 5060 graphics card, but this one also features a spacious 1TB SSD and an Intel Core Ultra 7 chipset. If you want smooth gaming for a few years down the line, then this one is a decent choice, and great value thanks to today's discount.View DealGraphics card: RTX 5070Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 9 365RAM: 32GBStorage: 1TBWow, it's been a while since I've seen an RTX 5070 gaming laptop with 32GB of RAM hit this kind of price. The Acer Nitro V15 is still a relatively budget machine, but in terms of specs, this higher-end configuration really ticks all the boxes today. You get a great GPU, an up-to-date chipset, and 32GB of RAM right out of the box. 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