RTX 3080 laptops are synonymous with the best gaming laptops and that's for good reason; they're extraordinarily powerful for running modern games maxed out in not only Full HD, but 1440p and even 4K (should the native resolution allow).
Some of the best brands in the industry, notably Razer laptops and Alienware laptops, run this GPU in their higher-end models to push their machines to their limits and offer true next-gen performance. The RTX 3080 card sits at the top of the hierarchy right now, with unbeaten performance in both laptops and desktops.
RTX 3080 laptops certainly don't come cheap, though. We usually see these machines sitting at between $2,000 and $3,500 (£2,000 / £3,500), which means they're not exactly equipped for the entry level player. However, if you want your game collection to shine on the go, the extra cash is well worth it - and you may find a particularly good price now that Black Friday gaming laptop deals are on the horizon.
You'll find Intel i7 or i9 / Ryzen 7 or 9 processors inside these rigs, with at least 16GB of RAM (more commonly they're shipped with 32GB, especially as you move past the $2,300 / £2,300 mark). At the cheaper end of the spectrum you can expect to find at least 1TB of SSD storage, maxing out at around 2TB once you hit $3,000 / £3,000. Displays will usually be, at the very least, 165Hz, but more can hit 300-360Hz far more often in this price range.
One of the biggest draws towards an RTX 3080 laptop, however, is simply its availability. Many are wondering where to buy RTX 3080 GPUs by themselves right now, after stock shortages has caused massive price increased on resale sites. However, not only is stock more reliable, but we regularly see discounts on both laptops and RTX 3080 PCs, making pre-built options all the more enticing.
You'll find all of this week's best RTX 3080 laptop deals just below
MSI GP Series 15.6-inch gaming laptop | $2,299 $1,799 (with $100 rebate) at Newegg Save $500 - The MSI GP Series is actually down to $1,899 on Newegg's listing page, but you're also getting an additional $100 off with a rebate here, bringing the total discount to $500. With an i7-11800H processor, 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD you're still getting plenty of power inside, as well as a 240Hz display up top as well.
Acer Nitro 5 17.3-inch gaming laptop | Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy | $2,099.99 $1,949.99 at Newegg Save $150 - The Acer Nitro 5 is already a budget-friendly machine, but with an additional $150 off at Newegg (and a free copy of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy) you're getting even better value right now. There's a Ryzen 7 processor under the hood, with 1TB of SSD storage and 16GB RAM - that's enough to help that RTX 3080 GPU live up to its potential.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 15.6-inch gaming laptop | $2,199.99 at Best Buy The Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 is already well priced at $2,199.99, especially considering the slimline design of this popular machine and the powerful Ryzen 9 processor under the hood. That CPU will really stretch the power of your RTX 3080 graphics card, with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD backing it up as well.
MSI GP66 Leopard 15.6-inch gaming laptop | £2,199 £1,999.97 at Laptops Direct Save £200 - This one is selling fast, but you can pick up an MSI GP66 RTX 3080 laptop for just £1,999 right now. Amazon still has a price tag well over £2,000 on similar builds to this, which means you're getting an excellent deal on a fully loaded GPU with an i7-11800H processor, 16GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
Asus ROG Strix 15.6-inch gaming laptop | £2,399.99 at Amazon While there's no discount here, it's worth noting that you can pick up a 2TB Asus ROG Strix complete with Ryzen 9 processor, 32GB RAM, an opto mechanical keyboard, and 300Hz display for £2,399.99 at Amazon. That's an excellent price already, considering the amount of storage and additional quality of life features in here.
Asus ROG Flow X13 13.4-inch gaming laptop with RTX 3080 dock | £2,999 £2,499 at Currys Save £500 - This one's a little different, and we were actually seeing it for £200 more last week. You're getting a GTX 1650 card inside the laptop itself here, with an RTX 3080 dock supplied. That means you'll get 1650 level of performance when out and about, but you can plug in for the full whack when you need to. That's excellent if you're looking to save on a premium machine in an unexpected way, as the Ryzen 9 5980HS processor, 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD are all excellent at this price tag.
RTX 3080 laptops don't come cheap, so if you're simply dipping your toes into the world of PC gaming they might not offer the best value for money on the market. However, if you're a keen player it's worth viewing your RTX 3080 laptop as an investment.
This is the cutting edge of graphics, which means you're picking up a spec that will remain relevant for years to come. It's certainly a big outlay, but in grabbing the latest components you're saving yourself further upgrades later down the line. Plus, we expect these machines to offer some of the most powerful Black Friday laptop deals on the market come November.
However, if you're not fussed about getting the best of the best, you'll find RTX 3070 laptops come in much cheaper, and an RTX 3060 laptop is even cheaper still. You won't get the lightning performance out of these rigs, but if you're just looking for everyday entertainment while still grabbing the latest generation these models are perfectly positioned in the market.
As touched upon above, getting your hands on RTX 30-series line is certainly not easy. However, we update our stock and deals pages often; so you can try your hand at getting the latest and greatest GPUs at the moment.
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