GamesRadar+ is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more
By published
Here’s what we’re expecting from the Prime Day gaming laptop deals
Amazon Prime Day gaming laptop deals will soon be upon us, so if you’re on the hunt for a competitively priced machine for all your gaming needs, or want something high-end with a decent discount to it, then you should be in luck. While Amazon may not be most well-known for its prowess in providing discounted laptops, we’ve generally seen that Prime Day has garnered some very aggressive deals over the 48-hour sales period.
From what we’ve observed in the past, the Prime Day gaming laptop deals appear to cater more towards the mid-range and higher-end machines over budget options. If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that the premium models are usually the laptops enjoying the heartiest discounts from the world’s largest online retailer. That isn’t to say that budget builds are entirely ignored, as there is still representation for rigs on the opposite end of the power spectrum, however, the deepest discounts appear to be reserved for the powerhouses – at least from what we’ve seen.
We currently don’t know exactly when Prime Day will be kicking off beyond a vague ‘July’ time-frame, but we’re willing to bet that it’s likely to come late in the month judging by past trends. With that said, whether you’re in the market for the best gaming laptop or something a little more modest, we’re going to see strong savings either way at the world’s largest online retailer sooner rather than later. Should you be interested in more hardware sales, we’re also keeping a watchful eye on the Prime Day laptop deals and Prime Day PC deals, too.
No official date has been set by the world’s largest online retailer just yet beyond a vague July time-frame, as Amazon usually keeps things under wraps and rather short notice. Generally, though, we’re expecting Prime Day to take place in the middle of the month, as this is typically when the sales event has kicked off in prior years. As Prime Day always occurs at the start of the week, we wouldn’t be surprised to see things begin on the 11th or 18th.
In order to make the most of the Prime Day gaming laptop deals, you’ll need to have an Amazon Prime membership. Fortunately, there’s a free trial available in both the US and UK for you to give the service a try risk-free ahead of the event. Through it, you’ll have access to not only next-day delivery but also the company’s coveted video service.
What’s important to state, though, is that many other retailers will be vying for some attention of their own, as we generally see storefronts such as Dell, Walmart, and Best Buy (US) as well as Currys, Laptops Direct, Box and Argos (UK) getting in on the gaming laptop deals action.
Try out a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial
A trial will not get you through Prime Day at this time, however, you can get yourself 30 days of the service to see if it’s right for you. This grants you access to next-day delivery and Prime Video, as well as more benefits for just $14.99 / £7.99 a month.
We’re expecting the Prime Day gaming laptop deals this year to offer up more savings on Ampere-based hardware than we saw last year. The RTX 30 series is nearing its second year on the market, with machines running the latest generation of Nvidia video cards sure to be cheaper than what was on offer previously. In stark contrast, it’s unlikely that many RTX 20-series units will be up for sale, as Turing is close to four years old now.
With the introduction of RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 Ti laptops earlier in the year, it’s possible that we will see high-end rigs discounted. Equally, we’re anticipating that RTX 3050 and RTX 3060 gaming laptops could experience some of their deepest savings since the winter sales events, too.
The one thing we noticed over the previous Prime Day was that gaming laptops were flying off the virtual shelves, as the more competitive offers were being claimed quickly. This wasn’t just the case for Amazon itself, especially factoring in Lightning Deals, but also with Dell, who had aggressive rates on its line of gaming laptops, too, with limited availability.
Last year’s Prime Day gaming laptop deals were largely defined by extensive offers on mid-range machines starting from around the $1,000+ mark. Amazon itself had some competitive offers on the likes of the Razer Blade, as well as Asus Zephyrus models. However, retailers such as Best Buy and Newegg held just as competitive offers, if not more so, on a wide range of both budget and enthusiast-level machines, too.
Dell G15 | $1,429 $1,126.99 at Dell
Save $302 – The Dell G15 is one of the brand’s most popular computers, with this $302 discount having taken the model down to incredibly aggressive territory considering the specs on display. Features: Intel Core i7-10870H, RTX 3060, 8GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, 15.6-inch 120Hz screen.
Razer Blade 15 | $1,499 $1,259 at Amazon
Save $240 – Arguably one of the more exciting gaming laptop deals from last year, Amazon was offering up the Razer Blade 15 at a rate only bettered once. This configuration sold quickly if our memory serves, too. Features: Intel Core i7-10750H, GTX 1660 Ti, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15.6-inch 120Hz Full HD screen.
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 | $1,550 $1,249.99 at Best Buy
Save $300 – Despite running a Turing video card instead of an Ampere GPU, this M15 configuration was aggressively priced considering the 4K display, which is something still rarely found on machines in the $1,250 range. Features: Intel Core i7-10750H, RTX 2060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 15.6-inch 2160p screen.
Asus TUF Dash F15 | $2,000 $1,499 at Newegg
Save $500 – This Asus TUF Dash F15 gaming laptop deal was one of the deeper discounts available in the 48-hour period. Armed with a then-current 11th gen Intel i7 and 40GB RAM, there was little more you could ask for at the $1,500 price range. Features: Intel Core i7-11370H, RTX 3060, 40GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 15.6-inch Full HD screen.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 | $2,199 $1,719 at Amazon
Save $481 – This Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 gaming laptop deal was one of the larger offers available from Amazon on the day. Despite running slightly older hardware, this rig was a stellar offer for high-end gaming. Features: Intel Core i7-10875H, RTX 2070 Super, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 15.6-inch 240Hz IPS Full HD screen.
We’re also bringing you all we know on Prime Day TV deals as well as the Prime Day PS5 deals and Prime Day Xbox deals, too.
Also, what gaming setup would be complete without the best gaming keyboard, best gaming mouse, and best gaming desk for your next laptop?
I’m responsible for most of the PC gaming coverage across GamesRadar on everything from the latest graphics card launches (as well as RTX 30 series restocks), to the fastest NVMe SSDs, and more key components to building and maintaining a stellar rig. When I’m not obsessing over CUDA cores and clock speeds, you can find me building and testing gaming chairs, too. Before landing here, I previously worked with the BBC, and have also written for the likes of Expert Reviews, The Rory Peck Trust, Tech Spark, and No Clean Singing.
Get the best gaming deals, reviews, product advice, competitions, unmissable gaming news and more!
Thank you for signing up to GamesRadar+. You will receive a verification email shortly.
There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again.
GamesRadar+ is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.
© Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.
