As a deals editor, every now and then I spot a deal on a gaming laptop that really catches my attention. There are some great deals going on right now ahead of Amazon Prime Day, but by far the best I’ve seen so far is this HP Victus 16 at Best Buy for $899 (was $1,399).
Not only is this model currently discounted by a whopping $500, but it’s also, to my knowledge, the cheapest RTX 4070 gaming laptop to date. In terms of value for money, this machine is hard to beat right now – and I don’t expect we’ll see a better deal on a gaming laptop at this price on Amazon Prime Day next week.
In addition to the powerful RTX 4070 graphics card, this HP Victus also features an AMD Ryzen 7-8845HS processor, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB SSD, meaning it’s reasonably equipped for the price. These components give you great performance right out of the box without the need for additional upgrades—more than enough for its 144Hz 1080p display.
If I had to criticize one thing about this HP, it would be that the display only offers a 1080p resolution. A GPU as powerful as the RTX 4070 can challenge most games at the higher 1440p resolution, but for $900, it’s hard to complain. Plus, you can also connect your notebook to an external monitor to really get the most out of it.
Great deal on RTX 4070 gaming laptop
While this deal is all about grabbing an RTX 4070 gaming laptop at a bargain price, there are other reasons to consider this model. Our HP Victus 16 review found this machine to be a solid performer, with good heat dissipation and decent audio. We only tested the budget RTX 4050 configuration, but found it to be a decent, cheaper option.
Of course, you can’t expect super high-end design or the best portability on the market from a cheap gaming laptop. This is a slightly larger 16-inch model that’s more about value for money than the fancy form factor. It’s still portable, but shines best when connected to an external monitor and peripherals.
If you’re interested in more options, check out our main Amazon Prime Day laptop deals page, which we’ll be updating regularly from now until the big event next week (July 16 and 17).
