This labor day week, Dell is having the best laptop sale I've seen all year for their newer laptops, especially their mid-tier laptops like the Dell Plus which is an amazing laptop for its price right now.

Make sure you sign up for the Dell newsletter to get an additional 10% (email takes a while to receive) off the price to get the full deal. (All prices are after the 10% coupon)

General laptops laptop for students, work, home use, etc. - Full List

$225 (MSRP $379) - Dell 15 FHD | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | 8GB DDR5 | 512GB SSD

$315 (MSRP $499) - Dell 15 FHD | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | 16GB DDR5 | 512GB SSD

$584 (MSRP $1099) - Dell 14 Plus 2.5K (New 2025) | Intel Ultra 7 256V | 16GB Memory | 1TB SSD | Intel Arc 140V Graphics - BEST DEAL, BEST Price ever for this laptop

• If you are looking for a good portable laptop with very good performance for work or college this would be my pick. This is a new laptop model so sporting the Intel Ultra 7 256V (Lunar Lake) which is incredibly efficient for most things like photo editing, word processor, coding, video playback, browsing, work software, light gaming etc. Since it has an integrated graphics it really is the best you can get for the price. If you can afford it, I recommend getting the 32GB version below, it will allow you to do much more multi tasking and will "future proof" you for quite a while. There are 16" version too if you want larger screen.
• $719 (MSRP $1299) - Dell 14 Plus 2.5K (New 2025) | Intel Ultra 7 258V | 32GB Memory | 1TB SSD | Intel Arc Graphics  - Top pick

$674 (MSRP $1149) - Dell 16 Plus 2.5K (New 2025) | Intel Ultra 7 256V | 16GB Memory | 1TB SSD | Intel Arc 140V Graphics 

• $809 (MSRP $1299) - Dell 16 Plus 2.5K (New 2025) | Intel Ultra 7 258V | 32GB Memory | 1TB SSD | Intel Arc 140V Graphics

 

$494 (MSRP $849) - Dell 14 Plus FHD+ (New 2025) | AMD Ryzen AI 5 340| 16GB Memory | 512GB SSD | Radeon 840

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2-in-1 Touch laptops - Full List

$674 (MSRP $1099) - Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 (1920x1200) 300 nits | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | 16GB Memory | 1TB SSD | Intel Arc 140V 

• This is a very good processor for a 2-in-1 due to its great efficiency of the lunar lake chips. If you need something that has great battery life + good graphic performance than this is an excellent pick. Those that need touch capability that may want to use their laptop as a tablet for graphic designers, creative work, video editing, or even note taking then this is an awesome laptop to pick up at this price point.

$809 (MSRP $1099) - Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 (1920x1200) 300 nits | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | 16GB Memory | 1TB SSD | Intel Arc 140V 

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Laptops for Gaming - Full List

Note: Discount code may not work on gaming laptops at the moment.

$899 (MSRP ($1199) -  Alienware 16 Auora (2560x1600) 120hz 300 nits | Intel Core 7 240H | RTX 5050 8GB VRAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD

• One of the best price for a budget laptop going on right now. Has a high resolution screen and good enough refresh rate. The thermals are quite good and quiet and really just a value pick if you are looking for a gaming laptop to play games new games in lower-medium setting and reach 60 frame rates. But it will do any esport title at high-max setting no problem.

$1099 (MSRP $1349) - Alienware 16 Auora (2560x1600) 120hz 300 nits | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | RTX 5060 8GB VRAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD

$1849 (MSRP $2249) - Alienware 16X Auora (2560x1600) 240Hz | Intel Core 7 240H | RTX 5070 8GB VRAM | 64 GB DDR5 | 2 TB SSD

$2999 (MSRP $3549) - Alienware 18 Area 51 2.5K | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | 1TB SSD | 32GB DDR5 | RTX 5080 16GB VRAM 

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For Professionals & premium laptops for work (higher build quality for durability) - Full List

$593 (MSRP $859) - Dell Pro 16" FHD+ | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | 16GB DDR5 | 256GB SSD | Radeon 760M 

$917 (MSRP $1179) - Dell Pro 16" FHD+ | Intel Core Ultra 5 235U vPro | 16GB DDR5 | 512GB SSD

$1135 (MSRP $1435) - Dell Pro 14" Plus FHD+ | Intel Core Ultra 5 236V, vPro | 16GB DDR5 | 256GB SSD

$1209 (MSRP $1399) - Dell Pro 14" FHD+ | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U | 16GB DDR5 | 512GB SSD

$1594 (MSRP $1929) - Dell Pro 14 Premium FHD+ | Intel Core Ultra 5 236V vPro | 16GB DDR5 | 512GB SSD | Intel Arc 130V

$2314 (MSRP $1974) - Dell Pro 14 Premium FHD+ | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V vPro | 32GB DDR5 | 512GB SSD | Intel Arc 140V

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For Creators, Digital Artists, Video Editing, and Mobile/Portable Gaming - Full List

$1349 (MSRP $1999) - Dell XPS 14.5 3.2K OLED 48-120Hz | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | 16GB DDR5 Memory | 512GB SSD | RTX 4050 6GB VRAM

$1799 (MSRP $2449) - Dell 16 Premium 2K 30-120Hz 500 nits | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | 32GB DDR5 Memory | 1TB SSD | RTX 5060 8GB VRAM

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Dell is also having massive sales on their prebuilt desktop pcs that can be found here

I’ve been going in circles for the past couple of weeks trying to figure out what the best affordable gaming laptop actually is right now. Every time I look up recommendations, half the lists are outdated or filled with models that are either too expensive or impossible to find in stock. What I really want is something that balances decent gaming performance with a price tag that doesn’t make my wallet cry.

For context, I’m not looking for a crazy high-end rig. I just want a machine that can handle modern games like Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, or even newer shooters at 1080p on medium to high settings without sounding like it’s about to take off. That’s why I keep searching for what people consider the best budget gaming laptop in 2025 — a device that doesn’t necessarily have all the bells and whistles of a $2,000+ machine, but still gives me solid frame rates and doesn’t overheat in the first hour.

Some people say the Acer Nitro series is still one of the best affordable gaming laptop options because you can usually find it under $900 and it has a decent cooling system. Others swear by the ASUS TUF line since it’s built tough, performs well, and often goes on sale. I’ve also seen mentions of Lenovo Legion 5, which many people argue is the best budget gaming laptop overall because of its performance-to-price ratio and comfortable keyboard for longer sessions.

Battery life isn’t a huge concern for me since I’ll mostly be plugged in, but I do care about things like build quality and fan noise. A lot of “cheap” gaming laptops cut corners there, and I don’t want something that feels like it’ll break in a year. I also wouldn’t mind a slightly higher price point if it means I’m getting better longevity — because in my eyes, the best affordable gaming laptop is the one that won’t need to be replaced after just one year of use.

So what do you all think? For someone who just wants reliable 1080p gaming without paying a premium, which models do you consider the best budget gaming laptop or the best affordable gaming laptop in 2025? Would love to hear some personal experiences and actual use cases, because spec sheets only tell half the story.

I been wanting to buy a gaming laptop with low budget that could maybe run GTA6 🤡🤡. So there I go researching what specs might I need, what fits in my budget, something not out of date, something reliable without any worry for bad hardware. After all this tiresome days gone I find smtg that might just be it.

But guess what even with a i9 hx cpu and GPU 5060, you still can't run GTA6 🤡. No u can't, not even on 4070(that is the highest I could go even in fantasy). Why, say, VRAM

And OH MY GOD, did I ever thought a fucking VRAM limitation would ever let me run some games at high settings. Like just whyyyy😭😭😭😭 I didn't even knew GPU was so important for smooth gameplay till last month and today it's not even that maybe Tommorow there could be something new that is gonna stop low budget gamers to enjoy high graphics games.

I mainly play league so i’m looking for something that will run league with fps above 120. I’m a beginner with laptops/computers so i’m not too sure how they work. i don’t think i took very good care of my old laptop and the inside might be a little fried. so what else should i get to help maintain my laptop’s performance? my budget for the laptop itself is anything under $1000. I’ve heard some good things about the MSI thin, any insight on that? and i will most likely be buying from best buy

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Hi! I start collage in a few months, I’ll be majoring in computer science and I’m looking for a laptop that can handle both coding and programming, along with some medium gaming (the sims).

• Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: $600 US
• Are you open to refurbs/used? Yes
• How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? Build quality, performance and battery life.
• How important is weight and thinness to you? Not important
• Do you have a preferred screen size? 15 inches and up
• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? Yes**. List which programs/games you desire to run.** The Sims 4 and Adobe Premiere Pro
• If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? Yes**. At what settings and FPS do you want?** Medium to high
• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Just a good keyboard with backlit, finger-print reader would be nice but not necessary.
• Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. I just want a laptop that'll be worth my every penny and can last me a long time, possibly 3-6 years.

Hello all, thanks for any help you can provide!

My desktop is on it's last legs and I'm looking to get a gaming laptop to replace it, my max budget is $1333 but I wouldn't be offended at spending less. I need 32gb of memory minimum for video editing. The main benchmark game I'm interested in is Baldur's Gate 3 (high performance), other than that I'm mostly a retro gamer, unsure of how much VRAM I need. The only laptop I've been able to find that fits my criteria so far is this one, the MSI Delta 15. I would probably buy it today if I could get an opinion on it's ability to run BG3, also if it has an extra internal HD slot.

Thanks again!

One of my biggest dilemma at this point right now.

I am looking to buy a new gaming laptop which I would like to use for work, portable and have good specs as well. I'm upgrading from a asus zenbook 13 blahlabhlahhlahlh, you get the point.

My budget is 2900-3500 aed.

I want good decent specs, portability (maybe 14' or 15' at max), a good screen and good speakers.

Please do give your suggestions and why you think that suggestion is the best.

Trusted location or site that I could purchase your suggestion from.

Thank You!