It’s time for the best gaming laptop deals for June 2023. Our criteria are as follows. We want laptops that are ideally on sale but at the same time, offer current-gen specifications– ideally.
Current-gen specs can give you more allowance for future-proofing.
And since we’re focusing on gaming hardware, that usually means we want an RTX 4000- series laptop or at least an RTX 3000-series. With that in mind, here are the best gaming laptop deals for June 2023.
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Acer Nitro 16 (RTX 4070 version)
PROS
- High-end specs for mid-range price
- Access to DLSS 3.0
- High-res display
- 165 Hz refresh rate
- Ryzen 7 for productivity
- 16-inch screen
CONS
- Storage could be better
- 16:10 aspect ratio (not that bad)
Specs:
- CPU / Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
- GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- RAM / Memory: 16GB DDR5
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Display: 16″ 2560 x 1600 165 Hz IPS
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is what you can consider an entry-high-end GPU and most high-end gaming computers start at $1,500. Thanks to a sale, this Acer Nitro 16 comes in at a price point of under $1,400 which practically puts it in the mid-range pricing bracket, meaning this one’s quite a steal.
For a mid-range price, you get a high-end machine. Moreover, the resolution is QHD+ and it also comes with a current-gen Ryzen 7 CPU which is great for games that demand a lot of multitasking power.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16IRX8H
PROS
- Current-gen i9 processor
- Reasonably-priced RTX 4080 laptop
- High refresh rate at 240 Hz
- Generous RAM
- Lenovo Legion laptops are known for running the GPU at full TDP
- 16-inch screen
- Stylish bottom LED
CONS
- 16:10 aspect ratio (not that bad)
- Ports feel cheaply-made
Specs:
- CPU / Processor: Intel Core i9-13900HX
- GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- RAM / Memory: 32GB DDR5
- Storage: 1TB SSD
- Display: 16″ 2560 x 1600 240 Hz IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro devices are certified heavy-duty gaming rigs so you can’t go wrong here. And for a device that sports an RTX 4080 and a current-gen i9, this is the second-best gaming laptop you can get in terms of power and features.
You might even find some RTX 4070 Ti gaming laptops at the same price as this one. It’s no doubt another steal if you’re looking for a high-end gaming laptop but still want big savings. Don’t expect a mind-blowing display though. It’s not Mini-LED or OLED, nor is it 4K but it gets the job done at 240 Hz.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16
PROS
- Top-of-the-line laptop hardware
- High refresh rate
- Gorgeous Mini-LED display
- Generous RAM
- Sturdy and aesthetically-pleasing chassis
- Stylish bottom LED
- Effective and silent cooling system
- Generous storage
- 16-inch screen
CONS
- Still pricey
- Not 4K
Specs:
- CPU / Processor: Intel Core i9-13980HX
- GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
- RAM / Memory: 32GB DDR5
- Storage: 2TB SSD
- Display: 16″ 2560 x 1600 240 Hz Mini-LED
Of course, if you want the best of the best while still staying within a price range that’s under control, then here’s the Asus ROG Strix Scar 16. It comes with the top-of-the-line laptop CPU for this generation and an RTX 4090.
More importantly, it comes with a Mini-LED display– one of the best display technologies available at the moment. It’s expensive. Still, compared to other laptops sporting the RTX 4090 or Mini-LED displays, this one is priced way too competitively in the sub-$3,500 range. Other laptops in its class usually come in at nearly or above $4,000.
Asus TUF Gaming A15
PROS
- Comes with a current-gen Ryzen 9 processor
- Great for work
- Access to DLSS 3.0 at a low price
- Thin bezels
- Asus
CONS
- Only 1080p
- Storage could be better
Specs:
- CPU / Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
- GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
- RAM / Memory: 16GB DDR5
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Display: 15.6″ 1920 x 1080 144 Hz IPS
For most people, a mid-range gaming machine is enough. The Asus TUF Gaming A15 laptop is an adequately satisfying choice here. You can expect the RTX 4060 to last long and even play a lot of games on a mix of Ultra and High graphical presets.
As we also stated earlier, you can’t go wrong with Asus here. And while you only get a 1080p display, the sub-$1,200 price tag is enough as a tradeoff. It’s only slightly more expensive compared to laptops that have an RTX 4050.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How often do you need to replace or upgrade a gaming laptops?
That's up to you. You can always lower a game's graphical settings to squeeze out more performance from your laptop. But as a rule of thumb, you should aim to keep your gaming device for 3-5 years. -
Can you use gaming laptops for work?
Yes. They tend to have better specs than work laptops.