2 laptop deals worth checking today, from $1064.99

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Gaming laptop prices have been all over the map in recent weeks, but a handful of genuine discounts cut through the noise today. ASUS V16 Gaming Laptop drops to $1064.99 - save $235. That 18% cut brings RTX 5060 graphics and a 144Hz display into striking distance of budget-minded gamers who don't want to compromise on frame rates.

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ASUS V16 Gaming Laptop, 16" WUXGA 144Hz (16-inch, 16GB/512GB, Black)

$1064.99 (was $1299.99) - Save $235 (18% off)

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msi Vector A18 HX 18" 240Hz QHD+ (32GB, Gray)

$2267.99 (was $2699.99) - Save $432 (16% off)

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• ASUS V16 Gaming Laptop: Intel Core 7 240H processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU with 8GB GDDR7, 16-inch WUXGA 144Hz display, 16GB DDR5 memory, 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3.
• msi Vector A18 HX: AMD Ryzen 9-9955HX processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU, 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz display with 100% DCI-P3, 32GB DDR5 memory, 1TB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 7.

The ASUS V16 lands at a price point that undercuts most RTX 5060 laptops by a meaningful margin, making it one of the more accessible entry points for modern gaming at 1080p and 1440p. On the high end, the msi Vector A18 HX hits its lowest price in recent history -- $432 off with an RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 flagship CPU that can handle maxed-out settings for years.

Both deals are live at Amazon with no expiration listed, but inventory on configurations like these tends to shift quickly.

If you need a capable gaming rig today and want the most performance per dollar, the ASUS V16 at $1064.99 is the smarter entry-level grab. For those chasing top-tier frame rates on a large QHD+ panel, the msi Vector A18 HX at $2267.99 delivers flagship specs at a price that beats its own launch window.