{
  "id": 4888392,
  "title": "I've scanned the early Labor Day sales — these are the 5 gaming laptops actually worth buying from Acer, Alienware, Gigabyte, and others",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/ive-scanned-the-early-labor-day-sales-these-are-the-5-gaming-laptops",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-01T15:53:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/computing/laptops/ive-scanned-the-early-labor-day-sales-these-are-the-5-gaming-laptops-actually-worth-buying-from-acer-alienware-gigabyte-and-others"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the Labor Day holiday approaches, retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, HP, Alienware, and others are offering early sales on a variety of gaming laptops. Among the notable deals are a few standout options worth considering.\n\nFirst, the Gigabyte A16 laptops are highlighted as excellent value picks. They are currently priced at $1,159 at Best Buy and $1,499 at Walmart, down from their original prices of $1,299 and $1,849, respectively. In terms of performance, these laptops feature an RTX 5070 graphics card, Intel Ultra 9 chipset, and a 240Hz OLED display.\n\nNext, Walmart is offering an Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S for $1,899 (down from $2,199). This machine boasts an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, Intel Ultra 9 chipset, and a 32GB RAM, making it a strong contender for smooth gameplay on the latest titles.\n\nFor those seeking an all-out performance machine, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S at Best Buy is another highly recommended option. While the price is slightly higher, the laptop comes equipped with an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, Intel Ultra 9 chipset, 32GB RAM, and a high-end OLED display. This combination ensures smooth performance for even the most demanding games and provides stunning visuals.\n\nFinally, the MSI Cyborg 15.6 is a rare example of a sub-$1,000 gaming laptop that doesn't disappoint. Priced at $899 at Walmart, this machine is equipped with an RTX 5050 graphics card, an Intel Core i5-13420H processor, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB storage drive. While it may not offer the absolute highest-end specs, it still delivers respectable performance for a wide range of games, provided you're willing to compromise on graphical settings for more intensive titles.",
  "summary": "Gaming laptops are already on sale ahead of Labor Day — these are the 5 I'd buy with my own cash this week.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/i-found-6-labor-day-phone-deals-actually-worth-buying",
        "published": "2026-09-01T09:26:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Deals: Best Buy Labor Day sale, Pixel 11 series up to $320 off, Z Fold 8 Ultra up to $600 off, more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/deals-best-buy-labor-day-sale-pixel-11-series-up-to-320-off-z-fold-8",
        "published": "2026-09-01T15:50:35.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}