Gaming laptops on sale: top Australian deals in July 2023

MSI Katana GF66 | RTX 3050 | i7-12650H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | AU$1,999 AU$1,349 at JB HiFi (save AU$650)
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 Legion Slim 5i| RTX 3050 | i5-13420H | 16-inch | 1920 x 1200 @ 144Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | AU$2,151 AU$1,489 at Lenovo (save AU$662)
Admittedly, you can find RTX 3050 laptops for less than the AU$1,489 of this Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, but finding one with a 13th Gen Intel processor and 16GB of RAM is a lot harder. It's got a good quality IPS screen and at under 2.4KG it's the kind of affordable all rounder that you can actually take with you.

HP Omen 16 n0066AX| RTX 3060 | Ryzen 7 6800H | 16.1-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB NVMe SSD | AU$2,699 AU$1,727 at HP (save AU$972)
This HP wouldn't be worth the money at its full RRP, but at nearly a grand off that, it certainly is! It's a good allrounder machine with a powerful CPU, long battery life and all the after sale support that you get by buying direct from HP.

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 3070 Ti | i7-12700H | 15.6-inch | 1920 x 1080 @ 165Hz | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | AU$1,998.70 at Dell

At under two grand, this Dell G15 gives you a lot of grunt for your dollar. Its powerful i7 processor and RTX 3070 Ti graphics card pair up beautifully with its 165Hz 1080p screen. You'll be able to play all modern games—many of them at high frame rates, delivering butter smooth gameplay. It's a good allrounder too thanks to very good connectivity options including Thunderbolt 4, along with 16GB of RAM and a not-too-heavy 2.5KG weight.

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro| RTX 3070 | Ryzen 7 6800H | 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 165Hz | 16GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$3,299 AU$2,099 at Lenovo (save AU$1,200)
Finding a gaming laptop with an RTX 3070 isn't easy at this price at the best of times, but this Lenovo has a 1TB SSD and a lovely 2560 x 1600 165Hz IPS screen. That means it will give you stutter-free smooth gameplay but also great colour accuracy and screen real estate for productivity too.

HP Omen 17 ck1005TX | RTX 3080 Ti | i7-12700H | 17.3-inch | 2560 x 1440 @ 165Hz | 16GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$4,899 AU$3,135 at HP (save AU$1,764)
This high spec laptop packs in a powerful RTX 3080 Ti graphics card that's more than capable of playing all the latest games on its big and beautiful QHD 165Hz screen. Add to that a 12th Gen i7 processor and 16GB of RAM and this will happily function as a desktop replacement too. At 2.78KG its not too heavy to be moved around either.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i| RTX 4070 | i9-13900HX | 16-inch | 2560 x 1600 @ 240Hz | 16GB RAM | 1TB NVMe SSD | AU$4,527 AU$2,899 at Lenovo (save AU$1,628)
This Lenovo packs in some serious grunt. In fact, it's our current favorite gaming laptop! In addition to its powerful RTX 4070 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. And check out that discount!

HP Omen 17 ck2013TX | Core i7 13700HX | Nvidia RTX 4090 | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 2560 x 1440| 240Hz | 17.3-inch | AU$4,843 at HP
AU$4,800 is a lot to pay for a laptop, but spec wise, this one's tough to beat. An RTX 4090, i7 13700HK and 32GB of RAM are specs that will stand up to all but the most powerful and expensive desktops. This is the kind of machine you'll be proud to show off.

MSI Raider GE78HX  | i9-13980HX | Nvidia RTX 4090 | 32GB RAM | 4TB SSD | 2560 x 1600 @ 240Hz | 17-inch | AU$7,799 AU$5,599 at Mwave (save AU$2,200)
The MSI is almost as good as it gets. You'll have to go up to a really crazy price territory if you want a god-tier laptop with absolutely everything. The MSI Raider GE78HX goes pretty close though, with an Intel i9-13980HX, RTX 4090 graphics and 4TB SSD. This one is more of a desktop replacement than a truly portable gaming machine. AU$5,500 is a lot to pay, but it's still a good price for a machine with a spec like this.