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Prime Big Deal Days has ended. Black Friday is November 27, 2026, and Cyber Monday is November 30. Amazon's Black Friday deals often start a few days early. Our picks are chosen on year-round value, not just sale pricing; tap any link to see today's price.
Short answer: Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27, and Cyber Monday is November 30. Amazon’s Black Friday deals often start a few days early. For gaming laptops, the best deals are usually on last year’s models now that their successors are out, such as the 2025 ROG Zephyrus G14 and the Legion 5 Gen 10. Decide which model and configuration you want before the sale, then check it against the deal checks below.
This guide isn’t a live price ticker (those go stale the moment the sale ends). It’s the checklist we use to judge whether a Black Friday gaming laptop deal is really worth it, plus the gaming laptops we’d watch. For the full breakdown of the compact models, see our smallest gaming laptops guide; on a tighter budget, start with our best budget gaming laptops under $1,200. Looking for a non-gaming laptop? See the best laptops to buy on Black Friday.
How to tell a real Black Friday gaming laptop deal
Black Friday brings real discounts on gaming laptops, and plenty of misleading ones. Before you buy, run any deal through these checks.
- Check the GPU, not just the model name. The same laptop name can ship with very different graphics. Many cheaper LOQ 15 and Nitro V listings use an RTX 5050 instead of the RTX 5060, and some older stock still has an RTX 4050 or 4060. Know exactly which GPU you’re paying for.
- Look at the exact configuration. RAM, storage, GPU wattage and screen all vary under one name. A “deal” on an 8GB-RAM or 512GB base model isn’t the same laptop reviewers praised in its 16GB or 1TB version.
- Last year’s model is often the sweet spot. When a new generation launches, the old one gets cleared out. The 2025 Zephyrus G14 and the Legion 5 Gen 10 are good examples: both are still strong, and their 2026 successors cost more or launched with less GPU.
- Check the GPU wattage. The same RTX GPU can run at very different power levels: our laptop GPU power database lists RTX 5070 laptops from 75 W to 115 W and RTX 5080 laptops from 115 W to 175 W. A cheap RTX 5070 laptop at 75 to 85 W is not the same as a full-power one; see our best RTX 5070 laptops and cheapest gaming laptops guides.
- Compare against the price history, not the “was” price. A laptop “40% off” an inflated list price may be no cheaper than its normal street price. A price-history tracker shows whether the Black Friday price is genuinely low.
- Factor in what doesn’t go on sale. Thermals, keyboard, display and build quality are the same at any price. A cheap laptop that runs hot and loud is still a compromised laptop.
Prices are higher this year
Memory shortages driven by AI data centers have pushed laptop prices up in 2026. In June, Tom’s Hardware noted that RAM had risen about 400% in price since the previous Black Friday, and that an RTX 5070 Ti MSI Vector deal at $1,499 was still $200 above its Black Friday 2025 price. So don’t expect every model to hit last year’s lows: judge a deal against this year’s price history, and treat about $1,500 for a good RTX 5070 Ti laptop as a strong price.
Gaming laptops worth watching this Black Friday
These are the gaming laptops we’d keep an eye on when the Black Friday discounts land, from compact 14-inch models to good-value 15- and 16-inch picks. Each links to our full coverage.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025): the one to watch first
The most-requested compact gaming laptop. The 2026 G14 has a brighter OLED, but it costs a lot more, so a discounted 2025 model, with the same 14-inch 3K 120Hz OLED and 1.5 kg aluminium body and RTX 5060 to RTX 5080 graphics, is the better Black Friday buy for most people. Our Zephyrus G14 price guide compares the 2026, 2025 and 2022 models.
Check Zephyrus G14 (2025) prices on Amazon →
Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10: the 1440p value watch
The 2026 Legion 5 (Gen 11) launched with an RTX 5060 at most (Lenovo has since added a 12GB RTX 5070 option to the Intel model), while last year’s Gen 10 goes up to an RTX 5070 with a 15.1-inch 2.5K 165Hz OLED. That makes a discounted Gen 10 the one to watch: more GPU for 1440p gaming, and it’s being cleared out now that Gen 11 is on sale. See our Legion 5 Gen 11 vs Gen 10 guide.
Check the Legion 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070) on Amazon →
Lenovo LOQ 15 (2026): the budget watch
The 2026 LOQ 15 (15AHP11) pairs an RTX 5060 at a full 115 W with a Ryzen 7 250, 16GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD, per Lenovo’s spec sheet. It was $1,399.99 on Amazon on October 6, 2026 (list $1,649.99), and last year an RTX 5060 LOQ 15 sold for $849.99 on Black Friday, so a deal at or under $1,200 is worth taking. Check that the listing really has the RTX 5060, since many cheaper LOQs use an RTX 5050. Our gaming laptops under $1,200 guide compares it with the RTX 5070 Acer Nitro V 16 and the RTX 5060 Nitro V 17, and covers the best options under $1,000.
Check the Lenovo LOQ 15 (2026) on Amazon →
ASUS TUF Gaming A14: the compact budget watch
The most affordable true 14-inch gaming laptop. Configurations vary a lot, from RTX 4060 models with a 165Hz screen to newer RTX 5060 versions, so check which one a deal is for. A discounted RTX 5060 version is a strong entry point to compact gaming; an RTX 4060 version is only a deal if the price reflects the older GPU. Watch out for versions with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ processor: they rely on integrated graphics and have no RTX GPU at all.
See TUF Gaming A14 RTX 5060 listings on Amazon →
ASUS ROG Strix G16: the big-screen value watch
A 16-inch 165Hz screen and an RTX 5060 at one of the lowest starting prices in the compact-to-mid-size range. If you’ll trade some portability for a bigger display and don’t want to overspend, a Black Friday cut here is worth jumping on.
Check today’s ROG Strix G16 price on Amazon →
Razer Blade 14: the premium watch (if it’s back in stock)
The most powerful 14-inch option we cover (up to an RTX 5070) with the best build quality, and the least likely to see a deep discount, since Razer rarely cuts hard. It’s also hard to find right now: when we checked on October 6, 2026, Razer’s US store listed the RTX 5060 version at $2,299.99 but out of stock, and Amazon US only had used units. If it returns for Black Friday, that’s one of the few times a Blade might dip. Our Razer Blade 14 guide has the full specs and what reviews say.
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025): the smallest watch
The smallest gaming machine we cover: a 13.4-inch gaming tablet that weighs 1.20 kg, with a detachable keyboard and integrated Radeon 8060S graphics that Notebookcheck found close to a laptop RTX 4070. It’s expensive for its gaming performance at full price, so it only makes sense with a substantial discount and if you want the smallest footprint possible.
Check today’s ROG Flow Z13 price on Amazon →
Should you wait for Black Friday to buy a gaming laptop?
It depends on whether you need one now. If your current machine works and you can wait until late November, Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring discounts from almost every retailer, not just Amazon, which gives you the widest choice, especially on last year’s models. If you need a laptop today, don’t hold out for a discount that might not come on the exact model you want.
The smartest approach: pick the laptop and configuration that fit your games and budget now, using our smallest gaming laptops guide or our gaming laptops under $1,200, then watch its price from the week before Black Friday through Cyber Monday. If it drops, buy. If it doesn’t, you haven’t lost anything by being ready.
Frequently asked questions
When is Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27, and Cyber Monday is Monday, November 30. Amazon’s Black Friday deals often start a few days before Black Friday itself.
Are gaming laptops actually cheaper on Black Friday?
Often, yes, especially last year’s models that are being cleared out after a new generation launches. But not every deal is a real bargain. Check the exact GPU and configuration and the price history before buying, since some discounts are on older or overpriced versions.
Is Black Friday or Cyber Monday better for a gaming laptop?
Many deals run through the whole Black Friday weekend into Cyber Monday, and prices can change from day to day. Pick your target model in advance and buy when it reaches a price you’re happy with on either day, rather than waiting for one specific day.
Which gaming laptops are worth buying on Black Friday 2026?
Good ones to watch are the 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 for a compact premium laptop, the Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 for 1440p gaming value, and the 2026 Lenovo LOQ 15 with a 115 W RTX 5060 on a budget. Smaller options include the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 and the ROG Flow Z13.
Do I need Amazon Prime for Black Friday gaming laptop deals?
Usually not. Unlike Prime Day, most of Amazon’s Black Friday deals are open to all shoppers, though some deals can be limited to Prime members. Other retailers’ Black Friday deals don’t need a membership.
This guide focuses on how to judge a deal and which models to watch rather than specific prices, since Black Friday pricing changes throughout the event. Tap any link to see current pricing.
