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2025-11-26T14:11:16.214Z
Should you buy an RTX 40-Series gaming laptop this Black Friday?
This is the first year of RTX 50-Series gaming laptops sitting pretty on our shelves, but I’m not seeing too many previous-generation rigs still kicking around. In previous years these would have been easy picks for budget-friendly discounts, but right now I’m not so sure.
I’ve only seen a couple RTX 4050 gaming laptops on the shelves this Black Friday so far, and they’re only about $100 less than their RTX 5050 counterparts. You’re getting much better value from the current generation this year. I’d only opt for an older rig if you really want to spend as little as possible.
2025-11-26T12:51:45.591Z
Who’s already live?
We’re two days away from the main event but Black Friday gaming laptop deals are already in full swing. Larger retailers and individual brands are all live with their official offers now, though some prices are still jumping up and down the scale this week. You’ll find offers available at Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, and Newegg right now, with more brand-specific discounts live at HP, Lenovo, Dell, and Razer.