Even with the RAM crisis, there are still great value gaming laptop deals — these 5 hand-picked options are up to $400 off

Despite the ongoing RAM crisis, there are still occasional good deals on laptops at major retailers if you keep an eye out. For example, both Walmart and Best Buy have a few great value gaming laptops right now that won’t put budget gamers too far out of pocket.

If you’re really on a budget, then this Lenovo LOQ with an RTX 4050 is a great buy at $649.99 (was $959) at Best Buy today. Sure, it’s not a world-beater in terms of performance, but for well under $700, I could see this machine being a fantastic choice for a student or gamer who prefers older titles.

Five decent-value gaming laptop deals right now

Alex is TechRadar’s retail editor, specializing in buying advice and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He’s covered major retail events in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex’s expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.