Walmart, Dell, Lenovo offer top Presidents' Day gaming laptop deals

Discounts on RTX 5050, 5060, and 5070 laptops from top brands

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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With Presidents' Day sales in full swing, retailers like Walmart, Dell, and Lenovo are offering deep discounts on a wide range of gaming laptops. After reviewing hundreds of listings, the author has highlighted 8 particularly strong deals, with prices starting as low as $579 for an Acer Nitro V with an RTX 5050 GPU. Other standout offers include an MSI Cyborg 15 with an RTX 5060 for $899 and a Lenovo Legion 5 with an RTX 5060 for $1,399.

Why it matters

Gaming laptop deals are hard to come by in February, but the Presidents' Day sales have brought some surprisingly strong discounts this year. These offers are competitive with or even close to last year's Black Friday pricing, which is notable given the recent upward pressure on laptop costs due to the ongoing RAM shortage. Consumers looking for a good value gaming machine will find plenty of options across various budgets.

The details

The author has scoured deals from major retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, HP, Dell, and Lenovo to identify 8 of the best gaming laptop offers available right now. Highlights include the Acer Nitro V for $579 with an RTX 5050 GPU, the MSI Cyborg 15 for $899 with an RTX 5060, and the Lenovo Legion 5 for $1,399 also with an RTX 5060. Other deals feature higher-end GPUs like the RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti, but at more premium prices.

  • Presidents' Day sales are in full swing as of February 16, 2026.

The players

Walmart

A major American retail corporation that is offering deep discounts on gaming laptops as part of its Presidents' Day sales event.

Dell

A multinational technology company that sells gaming laptops, including the Alienware 16X Aurora and Alienware 16 Area-51 models featured in the article.

Lenovo

A Chinese multinational technology company that manufactures the Legion 5 and Legion 5i gaming laptops highlighted in the article.

Best Buy

A major American consumer electronics retailer that is offering gaming laptop deals as part of the Presidents' Day sales.

HP

An American multinational information technology company that is selling the Omen Max 16 gaming laptop at a discounted price.

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What they’re saying

“February isn't typically a standout month for gaming laptop bargains, but Presidents' Day sales are the big exception.”

— Alex Whitelock (techradar.com)

The takeaway

The Presidents' Day sales have brought a surprising number of strong gaming laptop deals this year, with discounts that in some cases rival even Black Friday pricing. Consumers on a budget or looking to upgrade their gaming setup will find plenty of compelling options across a range of price points and performance levels.