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]]>On the page itself, you’ll see an already impressive $400 discount bringing the price down to $1,899. However, add that rebate amount into the mix and you’re actually only paying $1,799 – a price we just don’t see on RTX 3080 laptop deals with i7-11800H processors, 1TB SSD storage, and 16GB RAM.
Of course, if you’re after something a little cheaper, there are plenty of RTX gaming laptop deals lining the shelves right now. This MSI GF65 Thin packs an RTX 3060 GPU and i7 processor for just $1,049 – a full $250 off the $1,299 MSRP (opens in new tab) once you apply the $100 rebate. Or, if you’re after more storage, this MSI Pulse model is available for just $1,169 (was $1,499) (opens in new tab) and packs not only an RTX 3060 graphics card, but also 1TB HDD storage and a 512GB SSD.
We’re rounding up all these RTX gaming laptop deals just below, but if you’re after more cheap gaming laptop deals there are plenty more prices further down the page. For those after something a little more permanent, we’d also recommend keeping an eye out for Black Friday gaming PC deals this year.
(opens in new tab)MSI GP66 Leopard 15.6-inch RTX 3080 gaming laptop | $2,299 $1,799 (with $100 rebate) at Newegg (opens in new tab)
Save $500 – There’s a massive $500 saving on this RTX 3080 machine all in right now (including the $100 rebate card). That’s a fantastic price for an i7-11800H processor, 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD – not even to mention the powerful GPU as well. You’ll have to hurry though, this offer ends today.
More of today’s best early Black Friday RTX gaming laptop deals
MSI GF65 Thin 15.6-inch RTX 3060 gaming laptop | $1,299 $1,049 (with $100 rebate) at Newegg (opens in new tab)
Save $250 – There’s a $150 discount on this MSI GF65 laptop on the page, but you can also claim an additional $100 rebate as well. That brings the final price down to just $1,049 – an excellent cost for an RTX 3060 laptop (opens in new tab) with an i7 processor (though a 10th generation model), 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
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MSI Pulse GL66 15.6-inch RTX 3060 laptop | $1,499 $1,169 (with $100 rebate) at Newegg (opens in new tab)
Save $330 – This is another RTX gaming laptop deal with an additional saving in the form of a $100 rebate at Newegg. In this particular case, though, you’re getting excellent value not only on the RTX 3060 GPU, but also on the split 1TB HDD and 512GB SSD storage in place. We rarely see so much space at this price point, let alone with an i7-11800H processor and 16GB RAM.
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Gigabyte A5 X1 15.6-inch gaming laptop | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy | $1,799 $1,699 at Newegg (opens in new tab)
Save $100 – A straight $100 discount brings this Gigabyte A5 RTX 3070 gaming laptop down to just $1,699 this week – with a copy of Marvel Gurdians of the Galaxy included. That’s with a Ryzen 9 processor nestled under the hood – a rare feature when paired with an RTX 3070 GPU for under $1,700. Not only that, but there’s 16GB RAM still packed away in here, with a 512GB SSD and 240Hz display.
More early Black Friday gaming laptop deals
You’ll find plenty more RTX gaming laptop deals on the shelves ahead of Black Friday, so if the MSI offers above don’t appeal, check out all the lowest prices around the web just below.
For a full setup refresh, we’d recommend keeping an eye out for Black Friday gaming chair deals and Black Friday gaming keyboard deals as well. However, we’re also rounding up plenty more Black Friday laptop deals for those after a cheaper device on portable productivity prowess.
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]]>There’s a handful of cheap and very cheerful gaming laptop deals on offer, but our pick of the bunch is probably this MSI-made Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650-powered machine that is just $649 (opens in new tab) right now.
Now, these laptops are at the very entry-level for gaming, but, as a result, they are the most affordable way into portable gaming, too. What laptops at this end of the spectrum offer is a cost-effective way into the world of PC gaming, while configuring affordable builds for most; cutting back here, trimming back fat there, and so on.
As a result, compromises have to be made, but all that are well-placed and acceptable within the price range we’re working in here. The GTX 1650 is no slouch, as it’s still from Nvidia’s latest non-RTX and non-ray-tracing line, and the 10th gen Intel Core i5 processor is still a banger.
So you might not find one of the literal best gaming laptops packed to the rafters with RAM, or bursting at the seams with storage, or stuffed with one of the best CPUs for gaming and best graphics cards. What you will find, however, is something scaled back – on all fronts – but that will, most importantly, still offer some great bang for buck value and gaming performance. Getting all that in the form of an MSI GF62 Thin laptop for just $649 (opens in new tab) is an attractive deal!
While RTX 3070 laptops, RTX 3080 laptops, and RTX 3060 laptops are likely to steal the majority of today’s and this year’s limelight, there is always room for a quality cheap gaming laptop deal like this one and its current brethren at Walmart.
MSI GF63 Thin | $649 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
MSI consistently makes some of the best portable gaming machines going, and that is absolutely the case with those at the budget end of the spectrum like this GF63. Sporting enough horsepower to game solidly on mid settings, this will eat up any home or work tasks too making it a great hybrid machine. Features: Intel Core i5 10300H, GTX 1650 Max-Q, 8GB RAM, 256GB NVMe SSD, 15.6-inch Full HD screen.
There are a few other offers, and low prices, for GTX 1650-powered cheap gaming laptops at Walmart now, too:
- Lenovo Legion 5 | GTX 1650 | i7-10750H | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD | $954.86 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
- HP Pavilion Gaming 16-a0051wm | GTX 1650 | i5-10300H | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD | $730 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
- EVOO Gaming 15.6″ | GTX 1650 | i5-10300H | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD |
$1,000£779.99 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
You’ll be wanting some great peripherals to go with your new laptop, so check out the best gaming mouse, the best gaming keyboard, and the best gaming monitor. They’ll get you set up in no time.
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]]>Our unit combines an 11th generation i7 CPU at 3.3GHz with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD and retails at around $1,599. Considering the updated components inside, the expansive storage, and the 144Hz refresh rate display sitting on top, that’s a remarkably well-priced machine that follows MSI’s line of relatively affordable mid-range configurations. We particularly like that ‘entry-level 30-series card: making use of one of the likely best graphics cards for budget machines of this year turns this machine into an excellent RTX 3060 laptop offering performance and wallet-friendly pricing.
It’s certainly an impressive machine, with an excellent feel and strong performance to boot, aside from some thermal concerns.
Design & features
Specs
Processor: Intel i7-11375H
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060
Memory: 16GB DDR4 RAM
Display: 15.6-inch, 144Hz
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Storage: 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD
Ports: 2x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 (with DisplayPort), 1x MicroSD card reader, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5mm audio jack
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Bluetooth 5.1
OS: Windows 10 Home
Weight: 3.7lbs (1.67kg)
MSI hasn’t thrown out the rule book with this one, the Stealth 15M follows the same design language of many other releases in the line. The profile is still fairly blocky, with only the rounded hinge softening the harsh lines of the chassis itself. However, considering the amount of power hiding away in here, MSI continues to impress with its ability to shrink its builds down to incredibly lightweight form factors while still ensuring an effect of sturdiness and durability. That comes from the magnesium alloy casing which not only offers a solid base to an already stocky design but is also surprisingly fingerprint resistant considering the smooth finish. Overall, we’d feel just as happy throwing this machine into a backpack as we would giving it pride of place on a permanent setup just like a quality Razer laptop or Alienware gaming laptop.
A fully RGB lit keyboard feels great for typing, with the low profile typical of a laptop, but one that still offers a nice amount of travel and speedy response, like those on best gaming keyboard lists across the internet. That means each click still feels tactile, something not all gaming laptops under $2,000 can boast. There’s also a good range of keys on here, with a 65% design typical of a 15-inch model as well as delete, insert, page up and down, and print screen functions nestled around the side of the main deck. The trackpad is equally smooth for day-to-day use, and excellently responsive as well.
It’s that everyday functionality that really makes the Stealth 15M shine. Not only are you picking up an understated design that will fit just as well into any office as it would a gaming desk setup, but using this machine for casual computing tasks also feels incredible. Plus, with a Thunderbolt 4 port, you’re getting all the connectivity you need for more demanding workflows as well.
Performance
Benchmarking
How does the MSI Stealth 15M fare on some industry tests?
Firestrike: 13994
Timespy: 6042
PCMark 10: 6204
Cinebench CPU: Multi-core: 6,207
CrystalDiskMark: 2,242 MB/s read; 1,918 MB/s write
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2: Ultra at 1080p: 61fps; High at 1080p: 70fps
Red Dead Redemption 2: Ultra at 1080p: 55fps; High at 1080p: 59fps
Metro Exodus: RTX (ray-tracing on Ultra) at 1080p: 49 fps; High at 1080p: 51 fps
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Highest at 1080p: 75 fps; High at 1080p: 99 fps
Total War: Three Kingdoms: Ultra at 1080p: 58fps; High at 1080p: 65fps
It’s always remarkable to see high-end settings running smoothly on AAA games from a tiny little machine. The MSI Stealth 15M certainly doesn’t disappoint here, even if you’re not unleashing the full power of Nvidia’s latest GPU generation. While the 3.3GHz CPU won’t be holding up to high-end computing functions, graphical tests performed extremely well which means 3D modelling and gameplay are a real strength here.
We found some particularly smooth gameplay in Shadow of the Tomb Raider benchmarking, but also in day-to-day testing with Gears Tactics. Bumping up various detailing and reflection settings in both isometric gameplay and cutscenes here still allowed for a buttery experience, with only very few performance drops in ultra settings, and only when transitioning to a new scene.
While it’s difficult to recommend using any gaming laptop on battery alone, it’s worth noting that unplugging that power cord will see a dramatic drop in performance here as well. While it’s not something many make a habit of doing, we did notice a severe decrease in reliability and framerate even when bumping those presets right down on battery power alone. Battery life itself won’t see you far in gaming, but using the laptop for everyday tasks on a more conservative power setting did see us through a full working day though.
In testing other, more demanding titles, there’s no fooling anyone that this isn’t the lower end of some premium components. You’re getting a strongly playable 50-60fps with an excellent degree of reliability, but smoother gameplay that can fully take advantage of that 144Hz refresh rate does require some sacrifices. You won’t be diving into ultra settings too haphazardly here, but there’s still an impressive amount of power under the hood considering the form factor.
MSI has also included CoolerBooster 5 thermoregulation under the hood here as well, though it does work double time to keep this dense powerhouse running. There’s simply too much going on in such a cramped space for these fans to keep up and the result is a particularly loud, and hot, machine. While the fan sound certainly isn’t going to drown out any dialogue, it does take some getting used to, especially when things start to amp up during more intense scenes. Plus, the heat does seem to gather underneath the main board itself which can lead to some uncomfortable lap positions.
Overall – should you buy it?
The MSI Stealth 15M manages to pack the punch of one of the best gaming PCs into a super portable, lightweight rig, though there are some sacrifices to be made to achieve such a slimline design. Nowhere is this more apparent than the whirr of the fans or the burn of the underside during even lighter gameplay sessions. There’s a general hum about this machine that does take some getting used to if you haven’t used a compact rig before.
All that power under the hood is working for you, though. You’ll be pushing 1080p gaming to the top end of 50fps and jumping into 60fps reliably here, though more graphically demanding titles like Metro Exodus do struggle to run free in that framerate range. If you’re looking to keep up with the latest games and don’t need that Ultra setting badge on your mantel this is an excellent pickup – just don’t expect to consistently push the boat out on more intensive titles.
You can pick up cheaper rigs like the ASUS TUF Dash F15 with a similar 11th gen i7 / RTX 3060 setup, but this model’s value really shows its worth when you consider that ultra-portable form factor.
The Verdict
4
4 out of 5
MSI Stealth M15
A mid-range gaming laptop that manages to pack some serious power into a super lightweight chassis – at the expense of battery and cooling.
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