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Early Labor Day sales are slashing prices on RTX gaming laptop deals

RTX gaming laptop deals no longer break the bank, and this weekend’s early Labor Day sales are proving that and then some. Not only are the offers floating around this weekend offering up the latest GPUs, but there’s some serious power inside keeping them all running nicely as well. That means well-rounded gaming extravagance, with…

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Early Labor Day sales are slashing prices on RTX gaming laptop deals

RTX gaming laptop deals no longer break the bank, and this weekend’s early Labor Day sales are proving that and then some. Not only are the offers floating around this weekend offering up the latest GPUs, but there’s some serious power inside keeping them all running nicely as well. That means well-rounded gaming extravagance, with savings reaching well over $1,000. 

Our top gaming laptop deals feature the Dell G7 this weekend, with our favorite of the two being the cheaper $1,159.99 model. You’re saving $820 here, and picking up an absolute steal thanks to the RTX 2070 GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD / 1TB HDD and 144Hz 17.3-inch display on this rig. You do drop down to an 8th generation i5 processor, but at this price point it’s well worth it to do so. 

with an incredible $1,180 saving on a turbo-charged 15.6-inch version, offering a 512GB SSD but RTX 2080 Max-Q graphics, a blistering 9th generation i9 processor and 16GB RAM. 

Of course, if you’re looking for cheaper gaming laptop deals in the early Labor Day sales, you’ll find more budget-minded offers further down the page as well. Or, you can check out our full roundup of this week’s best cheap gaming laptop sales as well. 

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The best gaming laptop deals in the early Labor Day sales

Dell G7 17.3-inch gaming laptop: $1,979.99 $1,159.99 at Dell
There’s a lot to love about this Dell G7 gaming laptop deal. Not only are you saving $820 and bringing that price down to an excellent $1,159 but there’s some serious power stacked underneath a massive 17.3-inch 144Hz display as well. RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics, a 256GB SSD paired with 1TB HDD and 16GB RAM all go a long way, and at this price dropping down to an 8th generation i7 processor is more than worth it.
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Dell G7 15.6-inch gaming laptop: $3,079.99 $1,899.99 at Dell
If you want to push the boat out a little further, however, you can save an astonishing $1,180 on this RTX 2080 rig. That’s not all, because there’s an eye-watering octa-core 9th generation i9 processor hiding inside this 15.6-inch chassis, with a 512GB SSD and 16GB RAM as well.
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More Labor Day gaming laptop deals

Asus ROG Strix G15 15.6-inch gaming laptop: $999.99 $879.99 at Best Buy
If you’re looking to spend a little less, this Asus ROG Strix gaming laptop deal comes in at just $879 in the early Labor Day sales. That’s a great price for a 10th generation i7 processor, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD, with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Ti graphics as well.
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Razer Blade 15 Base 15.6-inch gaming laptop: $1,799.99 $1,599.99 at Best Buy
This Razer Blade 15 drops the RTX 2070 graphics of similarly priced models up above, but adds in a 10th generation i7 processor for the cash. That brings it squarely between our two top offers in terms of value for money, and while you’re still getting RTX 2060 graphics in here (as well as 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD) we’d only grab this if you’re really concerned about running an 8th generation processor.
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All the latest Labor Day sales

  • Amazon – big savings on the latest tech deals, Amazon devices and more
  • Amazon – save on school supplies, learning, and backpacks
  • Amerisleep – $200 off any mattress
  • Apple – $280 off a new iPhone with trade-in, plus free AirPods with MacBooks and IPads
  • Best Buy – discounts on laptops, cell phones, and 4K TVs
  • Bear – 20% off sitewide mattresses, plus 2 free pillows
  • Bitdefender – up to 60% off Antivirus Plus 2020
  • Casper – up to 50% of accessories and mattresses
  • Cocoon by Sealy – 35% off the Chill mattress, saving up to $400
  • Dell – 10% off sitewide prices with promo code SAVE10
  • Dreamcloud – Get $200 off a mattress, plus free accessories
  • Dyson – up to $100 off select vacuum cleaners
  • Home Depot – up to 40% off tools, appliances, and home items 
  • HP – up to 30% of printers, laptops, desktops and more
  • IPVanish – up to 65% off VPN plus SugarSync cloud storage
  • Lenovo – up to 58% off select laptop deals
  • Lowes – up to 37% off a wide array of furniture, tools, and garden items
  • Microsoft – save up to $450 on gaming laptops
  • Mattress Firm – up to 50% off top branded mattresses
  • MixBook – 50% off plus free shipping on orders over $50 with code BESTDAYS
  • Nectar mattress – $399 of free accessories with every mattress
  • Purple mattress – Up to $350 off mattress and sleep bundles
  • Saatva – $200 off all orders over $1,000
  • Serta – up to $400 off select mattresses
  • Tempur-Pedic – save up to $500 on select adjustable mattresses
  • Wayfair – up to 70% off outdoor furniture and items

If you’re looking for a less RGB-flavored machine, check out the latest cheap laptop deals, but if you’re upgrading the rest of your setup as well you might like the best gaming mouse deals available right now, or the latest cheap gaming monitor sales. 

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Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Most smartphone users rely on built-in security without additional protection Paid antivirus adoption on mobile devices continues to decline steadily A significant share

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‘People use smartphones more but invest less in their security’: New report claims McAfee and Norton remain the most loved antivirus brands as users ditch lesser-known security products for free tools like Microsoft Defender or Apple Xprotect

  • Most smartphone users rely on built-in security without additional protection
  • Paid antivirus adoption on mobile devices continues to decline steadily
  • A significant share of users remains unprotected or unaware of safeguards

Most Americans now use their smartphones more than their computers, but very few spend money to protect those phones from hackers, new research has claimed.

A Cybernews report surveyed over 1,000 American adults, and found only 18% of mobile phone users pay for third-party antivirus software.

Built-in tools like Microsoft Defender and Apple’s XProtect have become the default choice for most people, while McAfee and Norton lead the paid market for the second year in a row.

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Smartphone owners are skipping extra security protections

Most consumers believe the security features already built into their phones are sufficient for daily use, and see little reason to spend extra money on something they think they already own for free.

Roughly 14% of mobile users say they have no cybersecurity tools installed at all on their devices. Another 16% cannot even name what protections they currently have in place.

On desktop computers, the situation looks very different, with far fewer unprotected machines and much wider adoption of third-party security tools.

Windows Defender and Apple’s native security features now serve as the primary defense for 53% of computer users and 51% of mobile users.

Most people choose these free options because they trust the operating system vendor to provide adequate baseline protection.

Paid antivirus adoption on computers has actually grown by 2% since last year, reaching 41% of users.

On mobile devices, however, third-party antivirus usage has dropped by roughly 10% over the same period, falling from 28% to just 18%.

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Mobile users face growing risks

Ransomware attacks targeting smartphones are still less common than those aimed at computers, but the threat landscape is shifting rapidly.

Users who depend solely on the free security tools that came with their phones may be underestimating what modern cybercriminals can do.

Paid subscriptions have gained ground over free alternatives, yet the majority of mobile owners still avoid spending money on dedicated protection.

Cybercrime exposure does influence some users to change their habits, but personal experience is not the main driver of adoption for most people.

Many users employ layered security approach, combining antivirus with VPNs and password managers.

However, the data shows that a large segment of mobile users remain either unprotected or unsure about what safeguards they have.

Established brands like McAfee and Norton continue to benefit from user trust, while lesser-known products struggle to gain acceptance even when their features are comparable.

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