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Best gaming deals for November 2023: PS5 Slim bundles and more
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The best gaming deals ahead of Black Friday 2023 include a Nintendo Switch holiday bundle, Xbox games, and more.
Black Friday gaming laptop deals 2023: Acer, MSI, more
The best Black Friday gaming laptop deals include discounts on the Razer Blade 14, the MSI GF63, and more.
UPDATE: Nov. 8, 2023, 4:00 p.m. EST This article has been updated with the latest gaming laptop deals from Black Friday 2023.
Razer Blade 14 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)
(save $1,500)
MSI GF63 15-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel i5-11400H, NVIDIA RTX 3050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)
(save $220)
PC gaming isn’t an easy hobby to get into. Complicated parts and big upfront costs create a pretty big barrier to entry for people looking to dip their toes into the medium. Thankfully, PC gaming laptops exist, and serve as a great introduction to PC gaming without requiring you to commit thousands of dollars to something you may not even end up liking. (Gaming laptops are also really good supplemental devices for already experienced PC gamers.
And with Black Friday around the corner, a ton of gaming laptops are discounted across a wide array of price ranges. If you were at all thinking about trying out a gaming laptop, now is the time to get one.
We scoured through all the gaming laptop deals we could find ahead of the big event, and put together a list of all our favorites for you. Check them out below, and keep checking back throughout the holiday season — we’ll be updating this page with new deals as they go live.
Black Friday gaming laptop deals
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Our pick: Razer Blade 14 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)
Why we like it
Razer’s line of gaming laptops contains some of the best portable PCs on the market. This 14-inch version packs a powerful punch with its AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080Ti GPU combo, and it’s a whopping $1,500 off ahead of Black Friday. This is a steal, so snag yours before it jumps back up to $3,499.99.
Gaming laptops under $500
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HP Victus 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $449.99
$799.99(save $350) -
MSI GF63 15-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel i5-11400H, NVIDIA RTX 3050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $479
$699(save $220) -
Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 (AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $499.99
$569.99(save $70)
Gaming laptops under $1,000
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HP Victus 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS Processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $665
$699.99(save $34.99) -
Lenovo LOQ 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i5-13420H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $679.99
$949.99(save $270) -
Asus TUF A17 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, GeForce GTX 1650, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $686
$799.99(save $113.99) -
Acer Nitro 5 (Intel Core i5-12500H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $749.99
$999.99(save $250) -
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $749.99
$1,049(save $299.01) -
Gigabyte 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel i7-12650H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $799.99
$1,099.99(save $300) -
Lenovo Legion 5 (AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $899.99
$999.99(save $100) -
Acer Nitro 17 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS Octa-Core, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $969
$1,199.99(save $230.99) -
Asus ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core i5-13450HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $999.99
$1,199.99(save $200) -
HP OMEN 16.1-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $999.99
$1,399.99(save $400)
Gaming laptops $1,000 and up
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MSI Raider GE76 (Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,049
$1,599.99(save $550.99) -
Asus TUF Gaming F17 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,099.99
$1,249.99(save $150) -
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,299.99
$1,599.99(save $300) -
Dell G15 5530 Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7-13650HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,313.34
$1,449.99(save $136.65) -
MSI Stealth 16-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7 13620H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,499.99
$1,849.99(save $350) -
MSI Vector GP68HX (Intel Core i9-12900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, 16GB. RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,699
$1,899(save $200) -
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i9-13900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,749.99
$2,099.99(save $350) -
Asus ROG Strix G17 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,899
$2,199.99(save $300.99) -
Razer Blade 15 Gaming Laptop (12th Gen Intel 14-Core i9, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1999.99
$2,199.99(save $200) -
Razer Blade 17 Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,999.99
$3,199.99(save $1,200)
This 10-piece complete Japanese knife gift set is $216
This Japanese knife set is 56% off. Ten knives from Seido will cover all your cooking needs for the holiday season.
TL;DR: As of November 9, get the Seido Tengoku 10-piece knife set for only $215.99 — that’s 56% off.
When you’re cooking up a storm in the kitchen, the tools you use can make all the difference in your culinary life. Whether you’re an average cook or looking to be the next Master Chef, a new set of knives could be a great addition to your kitchen or that of someone in your life who loves to cook. During this holiday season, you’re in luck because this Seido Tengoku 10-piece knife set is now available with a massive slash in its price for a limited time.
These knives are crafted with precision and high-grade materials, featuring a razor-sharp 15° angle blade for a noticeably sharp cutting face. This set features 10 handmade Japanese knives with Damascus-etched blades and ergonomic resin epoxy handles. From the study all-purpose, everyday knife to knives specifically built to cut through the tough stems of leafy greens, this set has everything you need to make food preparation a breeze and clean up even easier.
Wrapped in a beautiful storage box that’s ready for gifting, from Seido, you’ll receive knives for all your slicing, dicing, chopping, and carving needs, including:
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8-inch chef’s (Gyuto) knife
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8-inch slicing (Sujihiki) knife
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8-inch serrated bread knife
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8-inch Kiritsuke (chef) knife
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7-inch Nakiri (vegetable) knife
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7-inch Santoku (all-purpose) knife
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6-inch boning (fillet) knife
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5-inch Santoku knife
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5-inch utility knife
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3.5-inch paring knife
Celebrate the holidays and impress your guests with ruthlessly sharp knives and elevate your cooking to a whole new level. Or, grab the aspiring culinary master in your life with the knife set of their dreams.
The Seido Tengoku 10-piece Damascus chef knife set is now on sale for only $215.99 (reg. $499).
Prices subject to change.
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Keep your knives in good shape with this $70 knife sharpener
Sharpen a new edge on your knife with the Angle Pro Knife Sharpener or get two sharpeners for $125.
TL;DR: As of November 9, get the Angle Pro Knife Sharpener for just $69.99 — or two for only $124.99.
When your knives eventually grow dull, instead of running to the nearest local knife sharpener, you can take matters into your own hands with a high-quality home knife sharpener. In just a few swipes, you can get your blades back to what they once were without recurring fees. This holiday season, you can maintain and sharpen your favorite knives with a one-time purchase of the Angle Pro knife sharpener that comes with an angle gauge for $69.99 (reg. $199), or score a two-pack of sharpeners for only $124.99 (reg. $398).
Whether you’re using a hand-me-down knife or a fancy high-carbon steel Japanese chef knife, you can prolong its life and durability with this Kickstarter-funded knife sharpener. No knife is the same, and they shouldn’t be treated as such. That’s why this gadget includes measuring slots for knives ranging from 13 to 21 degrees so you can accurately determine your knife’s edge.
Equipped with three separate sharpening wheels, give your knife a quick touch-up by running it through the ceramic honing wheel. If that’s not enough to give your knife a cutting edge, take a few passes through the diamond sharpener. However, if your blade is in need of a completely new edge, try the tungsten rods to put a new edge on your knife for exceptional slicing and dicing.
If you’re struggling with cooking, sometimes the problem is as simple as a dull knife. But don’t let that stop you from whipping up a delicious holiday spread. Gift yourself and a loved one this multi-stage sharpener available now as a one or two-pack for the best prices online:
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Angle Pro knife sharpener with angle gauge, on sale for $69.99 (reg. $199)
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Angle Pro knife sharpener with angle gauge 2-Pack, on sale for $124.99 (reg. $398)
Prices subject to change.
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