Labor Day deals 2024: Including Intel Gamer Days savings on laptops, PC gaming, monitors, accessories, and beyond

Lenovo Legion Go 512GB | was $699.99 now $599.99 at Best Buy

Lenovo's Legion Go with 512GB SSD is down to about $582 at Amazon, besting the running deal at Best Buy. It has a beautiful 8.8-inch QHD touch display at 144Hz, and it's powered by an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU.

✅Perfect for: Gamers who want a portable and powerful handheld with a large display and removable controllers.

❌Avoid it if: You need a full-size laptop that can better handle other work than gaming.

👀 Alternative deal: Lenovo Legion Go 512GB for $599.99 at Best Buy

🔍Our experience: Lenovo Legion Go review

Razer Kaira X Wired Headset | was $59.99 now $44.99 at Amazon

The Kaira X from Razer is one of our favorite Xbox headsets available with an impressive microphone, decent audio, different color options, and solid construction.

✅Perfect for: Xbox gamers who don't want to overspend on a wired headset.

❌Avoid it if: You prefer a wireless connection or you want a higher-quality headset for more money.

God of War Ragnarök | was $59.99 now $52.09 at CDKeys (PC, Steam)

God of War Ragnarök continues the story of Kratos and his son, Atreus as they grapple with prophecy and countless mythological meanies.

✅Perfect for: PC gamers who love third-person action games with smart puzzles, cinematic cutscenes, and an engaging story.

❌Avoid it if: You don't enjoy third-person games driven by story.

💰Price check: $59.99 at GreenManGaming (Steam)

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months) | was $49.99 now $29.99 at CDKeys

Pick up three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for only about $30 with this great deal from CDKeys. The price is set to go up in September, so don't miss out.

✅Perfect for: Gamers who enjoy access to countless games on both Xbox and PC platforms.

❌Avoid it if: You'd rather buy your games outright or only use one of the two platforms.

💰Price check: $45 at Amazon

Xbox Series X|S Core Wireless Controller | was $59.99 now $43.93 at Amazon

Amazon offers a wide range of Xbox Series X|S wireless controller colors, the cheapest coming in at a discounted $43.93. These also work perfectly with Windows PCs.

✅Perfect for: Xbox and PC gamers who need a new controller.

❌Avoid it if: You'd rather have one of the upgraded Xbox Elite controllers.

💰Price check: $60 at Best Buy

Seagate 2TB Xbox Series X|S Expansion Card | was $359.99 now $229.99 at Best Buy

Upgrade your Xbox Series X|S storage with this 2TB Seagate expansion card, discounted heavily at Best Buy.

✅Perfect for: Xbox Series X|S users who need extra (and official) storage space for their console.

❌Avoid it if: You don't mind making room for new games by deleting old games.

🔍Our experience: Seagate Xbox Series X|S Storage Expansion Card review

HP Envy x360 14 | was $1,049.99 now $599.99 at Best Buy

The 14-inch Envy 2-in-1 has an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS CPU, 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, a 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, and an FHD+ touch display for the convertible design.

✅Perfect for: Students, professionals, and virtually any users who want a versatile convertible build and strong AMD Ryzen performance.

❌Avoid it if: You don't need a convertible design or prefer something with a discrete GPU for gaming.

🔎Price check: $1,149 at HP

🤔 Why Best Buy: My Best Buy memberships get free 2-day shipping, 60-day return windows, and more.

Acer Nitro V | was $779.99 now $649.99 at Amazon

The discounted Acer Nitro V includes an Intel Core i5-13420H CPU, NVIDIA RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, 8GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. It has a 15.6-inch FHD display with a 144Hz refresh rate.

✅Perfect for: Casual or younger PC gamers who don't mind modest performance at 1080p.

❌Avoid it if: You want to game at 1440p or 4K, or prefer high framerates in demanding games.

💰Price check: $846.88 at Walmart

Dell XPS 13 (9345) | was $1,299.99 now $999.99 at Dell

Dell's latest XPS 13 is a Copilot+ PC with a Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80) SoC including a powerful NPU for Windows 11 AI features. It has 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM, a 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, and a 13.4-inch FHD+ display at 120Hz.

✅Perfect for: Anyone who needs a powerful and portable laptop with Copilot+ features.

❌Avoid it if: You don't want to use Windows on ARM or prefer Intel/AMD hardware.

💰Price check: $1,499.99 at Best Buy (OLED model)

👀 Alternative deal: Save $300 on XPS 14 (9440)

🔍Our experience: Dell XPS 13 (9345) vs. XPS 13 (9340)

HP Victus 15.6 (Ryzen 5, RTX 4050) | was $979 now $599 at Walmart

HP's Victus 15 has an AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS CPU, RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, 8GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD. Its 15.6-inch display has a 144Hz refresh rate, a great match for this performance hardware.

✅Perfect for: PC gamers shopping for an affordable laptop capable of 1080p at 144Hz.

❌Avoid it if: You want to focus on 1440p or 4K, or want more powerful gaming hardware.

👀 Alternative deal: HP Victus 15.6 (Core i7, RTX 4050) for $799.99 at Best Buy

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2023) | was $1,599.99 now $1,199.99 at Best Buy

With a 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13620H CPU, NVIDIA RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, you can enjoy smooth performance in demanding titles. They look great on the FHD display with 165Hz refresh rate.

✅Perfect for: Mobile PC gaming with strong performance in demanding titles.

❌Avoid it if: You want a more compact PC or prefer a higher resolution than 1080p.

🔍Our experience: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) review

🤔 Why Best Buy: My Best Buy memberships get free 2-day shipping, 60-day return windows, and more.

Acer Aspire TC-1775-UR11 | was $600 now $449.99 at Newegg

The refreshed Aspire TC-1775 comes with a 14th Gen Core i5-14400 CPU, 8GB of DDR5 RAM, a 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD, and a keyboard/mouse combo. Buying at Newegg also lands you a free copy of Assassin's Creed Shadows.

✅Perfect for: Casual PC use around the house.

❌Avoid it if: You'd like to focus on gaming or want a higher-quality PC with easier future upgrade options.

💰Price check: $449.99 at Amazon

🔍Our experience: Acer Aspire TC-1775-UR11 review

Acer Predator Orion 5000 | was $2,699.99 now $1,399.99 at Acer

This monster gaming PC has a Core i7-12700F CPU, NVIDIA RTX 3080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, 2TB HDD, and a 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD. It's built into a stylish case with plenty of RGB lighting.

✅Perfect for: PC gamers who don't want to build their own PC to handle 1440p and 4K gaming.

❌Avoid it if: You want more recent performance hardware or plan on gaming at 1080p.

👀 Alternative deal: Acer Predator Orion 3000 (Core i7-13700F, RTX 4070) for $1,200 at Newegg

iBUYPOWER TraceMesh | was $1,199.99 now $899 at Walmart

The TraceMesh gaming desktop comes with a 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700F CPU, NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD. It's liquid-cooled and has plenty of RGB lighting inside. Save $300 during Intel Gamer Days.

✅Perfect for: PC gamers who want a PC that can handle 1440p.

❌Avoid it if: You'd rather build your own PC or want to push 4K frame rates.

👀 Alternative deal: iBUYPOWER Y60 (Core i9-14900KF, RTX 4070) for $1,399 at Walmart

Acer KA272 monitor | was $159.99 now $99.99 at Best Buy

Acer's affordable KA272 is a 27-inch 1080p monitor with AMD FreeSync, 100Hz refresh rate, and HDMI connectivity. Not bad at all for general home or office use.

✅Perfect for: General PC use around the home or office.

❌Avoid it if: you want gaming specs or a higher resolution than 1080p.

💰Price check: $160 at Amazon

🤔 Why Best Buy: My Best Buy memberships get free 2-day shipping, 60-day return windows, and more.

Samsung Odyssey G4 27 | was $349.99 now $229.99 at Best Buy

The Odyssey G4 is a 27-inch gaming monitor with a sizzling 240Hz refresh rate, NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility, 1080p panel, and ergonomic stand.

✅Perfect for: PC gamers with performance hardware that can push high 240Hz frame rates at 1080p.

❌Avoid it if: You want a higher resolution, you don't game, or you want something larger.

💰Price check: $419.90 at Amazon

🤔 Why Best Buy: My Best Buy memberships get free 2-day shipping, 60-day return windows, and more.

LG UltraGear 39 OLED | was $1,499.99 now $997 at Amazon

This ultrawide 39-inch curved OLED gaming monitor boasts a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, HDR400 support, G-Sync compatibility, and a 3440x1440 resolution.

✅Perfect for: Gamers with deep pockets who want to bask in OLED color and contrast.

❌Avoid it if: You're not a gamer or can't spend $1,000 on a screen.

💰Price check: $999.99 at Best Buy

Dell S2721QS 4K | was $279.99 now $229.99 at Dell

Dell's S2721QS is a dream come true for most PC users who simply want a 27-inch 4K monitor for home and office use. It has built-in speakers, ergonomic stand, HDMI and DP inputs, and a reasonable price. 

✅Perfect for: Standard PC use that requires a crisp 4K resolution.

❌Avoid it if: You want strong gaming features or a curved/ultrawide panel.

💰Price check: $229.99 at Amazon

Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD | was $249.99 now $169.99 at Best Buy

The 990 Pro from Samsung is easily one of the best drives on the market for gaming, specialized use, and general storage. Read speeds hit up to 7,450MB/s, and the 2TB capacity has plenty of space.

✅Perfect for: Desktops and laptops that need fast and reliable storage space.

❌Avoid it if: You want to spend less on a drive that's not quite as fancy, or you don't need 2TB of space.

💰Price check: $169.99 at Amazon

👀 Alternative deal: Samsung 990 EVO 1TB for $69.99 at Newegg

🔍Our experience: Samsung 990 Pro review

🤔 Why Best Buy: My Best Buy memberships get free 2-day shipping, 60-day return windows, and more.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | was $449 now $307 at Amazon

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is arguably the best CPU for PC gamers despite Ryzen 9000 hitting the market. Its 3D V-Cache can considerably boost performance in your favorite titles.

✅Perfect for: PC gamers who want ultimate CPU performance.

❌Avoid it if: You don't have an AM5 socket and don't plan on upgrading, or you don't use your PC for gaming.

💰Price check: $419 at Best Buy

👀 Alternative deal: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D for $419.93 at Newegg

🔍Our experience: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D review

Intel Core i7-12700K | was $449.99 now $227 at Amazon

The Core i7-12700K remains a solid option for gamers and multitaskers. It boasts 12 cores and a Turbo boost up to 5.0GHz, all running at 125W.

✅Perfect for: PC gamers, creators, and multitaskers who want strong CPU performance.

❌Avoid it if: You want newer hardware or prefer what AMD is doing with Ryzen CPUs.

💰Price check: $259.99 at Newegg

👀 Alternative deal: $40 off Core i7-14700K at Newegg

Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 16GB | was $54.99 now $45.99 at Amazon

Corsair's Vengeance LPX DDR4 RAM is on sale right now, dropping the single 16GB module by 16%. It's great for PCs still using DDR4-3600MHz RAM, and it's good for AMD or Intel systems.

✅Perfect for: Intel and AMD PCs still using DDR4-3600MHz RAM.

❌Avoid it if: You've upgraded to a PC that uses DDR5 RAM or you need SODIMM RAM for a laptop.

Razer Basilisk V3 Wired | was $69.99 now $44.99 at Amazon

Razer's Basilisk V3 Wired remains a top option for PC gamers who prefer a cabled connection. It has a 26K DPI sensor, 11 customizable buttons, and plenty of RGB lighting.

✅Perfect for: PC gamers who need a precision gaming mouse with RGB lighting and a wired connection.

❌Avoid it if: You prefer a wireless connection, don't need RGB lighting, or don't plan on gaming.

💰Price check: $49.99 at Best Buy

🔍Our experience: Razer Basilisk V3 review

Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s | was $39.99 now $32.99 at Dell

The Pebble Keys 2 K380s is one of our favorite keyboards thanks to its slim and compact design, comfy typing, long battery life, and reliable wireless connection.

✅Perfect for: Living rooms, offices, and travel where a compact and wireless keyboard makes sense.

❌Avoid it if: You need a full-size board with more keys or want to focus on gaming.

💰Price check: $37.99 at Amazon