For a limited time, you can get the Gigabyte A5 X1 with RTX 3070 GPU for $1,499 (opens in new tab) from Newegg via rebate. Typically, this gaming rig fetches $1,799, so you’re saving $300. This is the Gigabyte A5 X1’s lowest price ever and one of the best gaming laptop deals of the season.
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Gigabyte’s A5 X1 is specifically engineered for gaming, entertainment and productivity. The laptop in this deal has a 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) 240Hz IPS display which eliminates motion blur and provides smooth, crystal clear visuals. Powering the machine is a 3.3-GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX 8-core CPU coupled with16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD for speedy file transfers and storage. Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3070 GPU with 8GB of dedicated memory does all the heavy lifting for graphics. And for gamers who like to fine tune their performance, Gigabyte’s gaming center UI makes it easy to customize game performance, macro keys and backlit colors. With a weight of 4.7 pounds and 14.21 x 10.15 x 1.00-inches, the Gigabyte A5 X1 is fairly portable for a 15-inch gaming laptop. It’s lighter than the Alienware m15 R4 (5.3 pounds, 14.2 x 10.9 x 0.7~0.8 inches) and Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 (5.7 pounds, 14.2 x 10.8 x 1 inches). At $300 off, the Gigabyte A5 X1 is a no-brainer if you’re looking for a powerful all-around gaming laptop or workstation replacement.