We've Found the Best Gaming Laptop Deals for Labor Day 2024 (Updated) - IGN (2024)

Labor Day isn't traditionally known as the best time to score a good deal on a gaming laptop, but 2024 might just be an exception. This year several PC makers - including Dell and Lenovo - have busted out some incredible deals on their gaming-first laptop models. Whether your budget restricts you to an affordable yet capable 1080p laptop or an uber powerful gaming rig that outcompetes most gaming desktop computers, there's something here for you. Check out the best picks below.

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You can quickly browse through all of the listed products on sale above. For more information on each product and why they are worth your consideration, read through below.

Alienware m16 R2 RTX 4070 Gaming Laptop for $1499.99

New for Labor Day proper, Dell is offering an Alienware m16 R2 RTX 4070 gaming laptop for only $1499.99 after a $350 instant discount. The Alienware m16 R2, which was released earlier this year, is lighter and slimmer than the previous generation m16 R1. The hump behind the display is no longer there, resulting in a 14% reduction in both dimensions and weight. Additionally, the m16 R2 is now equipped with low voltage Intel Meteor Lake CPUs for less power draw and thus less heat and noise.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16" RTX 4080 Laptop for $1899.99

This Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 8 config is equipped with an RTX 4080 GPU for only $1899.99 shipped after coupon codes "BUYMORELENOVO" and "CrazyLegion". The RTX 4080 mobile GPU performs about 20%-35% faster than the previous generation RTX 3080 Ti mobile. Compared to desktop variants, the mobile RTX 4080 approaches a performance level similar to the desktop RTX 3070 Ti. The RTX 4080 is actually a huge upgrade from the RTX 4070 so if you're a gamer that wants to use this as your primary rig, then the RTX 4080 is still a very good choice.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16" RTX 4090 Laptop for $2349.99

Lenovo has dropped the price on this extremely powerful Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 8 RTX 4090 gaming laptop for only $2607.49 shipped after coupon codes "BUYMORELENOVO" and "CrazyLegion". The RTX 4090 is still the most powerful mobile GPU on the market, and by a very substantial margin. It's roughly equivalent to a desktop RTX 3090 GPU. It will run games comfortably on the 2560x1600 240Hz display.

Lenovo Legion Slim 16" RTX 4070 Laptop for $1109.99

Lenovo is offering this Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 16" Ryzen Edition RTX 4070 Gaming Laptop for only $1109.99 shipped after two stackable coupon codes "BUYMORELENOVO". and "BBYBOPIS". The Legion Slim model is thinner than your typical gaming laptop, and yet is still equipped with a GPU that has the same high-wattage TGP as the full-sized Legion Pro. The only caveat is that this config is not available for delivery; you'll need to schedule an in-store pickup at your local Best Buy.

Dell G16 RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop for $949.99

Dell is offering a Dell G16 GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop for only $949.99 after a $300 instant discount. Alternatively, you can upgrade this config to an Intel Core i9 CPU and RTX 4070 GPU for $1299.99 after a $450 instant discount. The G16 is Dell's line of 16" laptops that is marketed towards budget gamers. It offers solid gaming performance at a price that's usually about $300-$500 cheaper than a similar Alienware build. It's definitely one of the better budget gaming laptops you can get for the price.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" RTX 4060 Laptop for $999.99

This deal matches one of the more popular laptop deals during Amazon Prime Day. The Acer Predator Helios Neo is a very capable gaming laptop for under $1K. It's equipped with a powerful 13th gen Intel Core i7 CPU and RTX 4060 GPU. Neither components are gimped; the i7 is an HX model that's more powerful than other laptops with lower voltage processors, and the RTX 4060 has a 140W TGP rating, which is the maximum power that can be supplied to any RTX 4060 mobile GPU. You should be able to run just about any game comfortably on the display's native 1920x1200 resolution.

HP OMEN 16 RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop for $999.99

Best Buy is offering an HP OMEN 16 Intel Core i9 RTX 4060 gaming laptop for only $999.99 after a $400 instant discount. The OMEN is HP's mainsteam laptop that's a step up from their more budget-oriented Victus lineup. This is a great deal for a quality laptop that's equipped with some very gaming-worthy components. The i9/RTX 4060 combo is hard to find in a gaming laptop that costs $1000 or less.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 RTX 4070 Laptop for $1199.99

Best Buy also has the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 RTX 4070 gaming laptop for only $1199.99 after a $400 instant discount. This is a slimmer laptop, weighing in at 4.4 pounds and measuring only 0.78" thin. The tradeoff is that the GeForce RTX 4070 mobile GPU has a TGP rating of 120W (100W + 20W Dynamic Boost 2.0), which is slightly lowered thatn the max rating of 140W. That should pose no problem on the 16" display's native 1080p FHD resolution.

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