The Lenovo LOQ is equipped with an Intel Core i5-1440F CPU, GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GPU, 16GB of DDR5-4800MHz RAM, and a 512GB NVMe SSD. The 14th gen Intel Core i5-1440F Raptor Lake "Refresh" CPU boasts a max clock of 4.

That's because the HP Omen Transcend 14 is $1,299 @ Best Buy for a limited time, discounted from the usual $1,699 asking price. That's a substantial savings of $400 off this svelte and elegant gaming laptop, which has the added strength of looking like a low-key ultraportable when closed so you won't raise eyebrows at the coffee shop.

The Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop is currently available with a $300 discount. This model is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, which includes a 24 MB cache, 16 cores, and operates between 2.

If you want a solid gaming laptop with good bang for your buck, this might be the one for you. The Dell G15 starts off strong with an Intel Core i7-13650HX processor and 16GB of RAM, which gives the laptop enough power to run resource-intensive apps and multitask.

The MSI Thin GF63 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card and 16GB of RAM is currently below $1,000 from Target following a $201 discount.

Whether you’re looking for the latest and greatest or something more entry-level and budget-friendly, understanding these basic specs is the first step in ensuring you get exactly what you need from your next gaming laptop.