Gaming laptops on sale: top Australian deals in October 2023

Dell XPS 13 (9315) | i7 1250U |16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | AU$1,789 AU$1,496 at Dell (save AU$293)

You wouldn't call this a gaming laptop, but Dell's XPS machines are consistently regarded as being among the best portable laptops. It comes with a 12th Gen CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD , and at just 1.17KG, its perfect for carrying around in a backpack. It's got a solid set of connectivity options too, including Thunderbolt 4. XPS machines usually look great too, and this one is no exception

HP Victus 15-inch | RX 6500M| Ryzen 7 5800H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 144Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | AU$2,299 AU$1,264 at HP (save AU$1,035)
If you're after a gaming laptop on a budget, this HP has a spec that won't blow you away, but it will happily play modern games, and will easily handle the most popular titles such as Overwatch or Valorant. Its Ryzen 7 CPU is quite capable and it won't drink anywhere near as much power as higher spec laptops. 

MSI Katana GF66 | RTX 3050 | i7-12650H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | AU$1,999 AU$1,499 at JB HiFi (save AU$500)
If you're after a gaming laptop on a budget, this MSI has a lot to offer. Its RTX 3050 graphics card, 12th Gen i5 CPU, 16GB of RAM and 15.6-in size make this a good allrounder for play or work, all without breaking the bank.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i (16-inch, Gen 8) | RTX 4050 | i7 13705H | 3200 x 2000 165Hz |16GB RAM | 1TB SSD | AU$3,579 AU$2,299 at Lenovo (save AU$1,280)

The Lenovo Yoga 9i is a pretty damn good laptop for just $2,299. The 16-inch 3.2K 165Hz display looks amazing. It's far from a last gen runout model too, as it packs in a 13th-gen Intel i7 processor and an RTX 4050 graphics card. It'll happily serve as a gaming machine or a portable unit for any other purpose. 

MSI Bravo 15 | RTX 4060| Ryzen 7 7735HS | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 | 144Hz | 16GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$2,599 AU$1,949 at JB HiFi (save AU$650)
Finding discounts on the latest models isn't always easy, making the AU$650 saving off this MSI Bravo 15's RRP a tasty discount indeed. It's a powerful allrounder with an 8-core Ryzen 7 CPU and the latest RTX 4060 graphics. It's 1080p 144Hz IPS screen will produce good color accuracy and at 2.25KG, you can carry it in a bag without breaking your back.

Dell G15 | Nvidia RTX 4060 | Ryzen 7 7840HS | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 165Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | AU$1,698.40 at Dell

At under AU$1,700, this Dell G15 gives you a lot of grunt for your dollar. Its powerful Ryzen processor with an RTX 4060 graphics card pair up well with its 165Hz 1080p screen. You'll be able to play all modern games, and popular online titles at high frame rates with butter smooth gameplay. That 8-core CPU makes it a capable allrounder too. It's got a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with DP support and HDMI 2.1, meaning it'll happily reside at home driving a high-res monitor.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i | RTX 4070 | i9 13900HX | 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 240Hz | 32GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$4,599 AU$2,999 at Lenovo (save AU$1,600)
There are cheaper RTX 4070 laptops, but finding one at this price with an i9 13900HX and 32GB of RAM is a lot tougher. Its 2560 x 1600 screen with a 240Hz refresh rate will deliver stutter-free smooth and good color accuracy. Whether you're after grunt for gaming or productivity, this is an excellent option at this price.

HP Omen 16 n0088AX | RTX 3070 Ti | Ryzen 7 6800H | 16.1-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz | 32GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$3,899 AU$2,924 at HP (save AU$975)
This high spec laptop packs in a powerful RTX 3070 Ti graphics card that's more than capable of playing all the latest games on its 144Hz 1080p screen. Add to that 32GB of RAM and this will happily function as a desktop replacement too. At 2.35KG its not too heavy to be moved around either.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i| RTX 4080 | i9-13900HX | 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 240Hz | 32GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$5,599 AU$3,829 at Lenovo (save AU$1,770)
This Lenovo packs in some serious grunt. In fact, it's our current favorite gaming laptop! In addition to its powerful RTX 4080 graphics card, it's got one of Intel's best CPUs on board. Its 240Hz 2560 x 1600 screen is great for gaming or everything else, while solid connectivity options add that welcome bit of future proofing. it's a still a pricey affair, but this is one of the best specs you can get unless you're prepared to spend really silly money.

Razer Blade 18" | i9-13950HX | Nvidia RTX 4080 | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 2560 x 1600 @ 240Hz | 18-inch | AU$7,099 AU$5,999 at Mwave (save AU$1,100)

You might be able to find a laptop with a better spec at this price, but finding one as shmexy as a Razer Blade is much more difficult. This is a true desktop replacement. It's big and powerful. It's got a 24-core CPU and RTX 4080 graphics card making this one equally suitable for gaming or productivity. Unless you really must have an RTX 4090 graphics card, gaming laptops don't come with a much better spec than this.