A decent gaming laptop spells the difference between enjoying that new release or trying out trending games with your buddies, and a laggy exercise in frustration. If you find your laptop isn’t quite cutting it in the graphical department, you’re in luck because the next generation of one of our Editors’ Choice-winning midrange gaming laptops is on sale now. This previous generation of this same configuration performed well in testing, even with a lesser CPU, and it remains just as aggressively priced thanks to this 36% price cut. Let’s check it out.

The difference between the Lenovo Legion Slim Gen 8 and Gen 9 lies in the components, namely, the speedier 14th Gen Intel i7-14650HX processor. Our expert reviewed the previous model, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8, in 2023 and praised several aspects that are unchanged in the Gen 9, including the sharp 2,560-by-1,600 display, durable build, and affordable asking price for what it offers.

They raved that, “[the Slim 5 Gen 8] finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings), which is excellent news for gamers interested in the Gen 9, which remains identical physically, with the added benefit of more powerful internals.

At $565 off, this is an excellent deal on an Editors’ Choice award-winning formula that has gotten even better over time. It’ll open up a whole new world of PC gaming for you—and, speaking of which, your purchase includes three months of Xbox PC Game Pass, a $35 value that grants access to a large, expanding catalogue of video games and day-one releases. Finding your new favorite game has never been easier or more affordable.

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About Jade Chung-Lee

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When she isn’t perusing online stores for deals, Jade enjoys playing video games (mostly JRPGs and roguelikes), sorting board game components neatly into containers, and building Gundam models. Her love of electronics has persisted through her youth and has resulted in a collection of gaming peripherals including keyboards and controllers, scale figures, and art work. Jade lives in blissful harmony with her wife, cat, and two chinchillas—as well as a host of houseplants.

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