If you don't fancy a MacBook, then HP offers some great alternatives, often cheaper than its arch rival in the Windows laptop space, Dell, and with the four-day 'Prime Day' event drawing to a close, this could be your last chance to score a real bargain before Black Friday.

There are many high-quality laptops for under $500 that don’t necessarily skimp on power, memory or screen size.

Cooling is most important in a high-performance laptop, and ASUS has equipped the Strix G16 with its latest ROG Intelligent Cooling system. That includes an end-to-end vapor chamber, tri-fan tech and Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on the chipset, all of which work together to cool and stay silent even under extended gaming use.

For $1,350, this laptop is a gaming rig that will last you for many years, serving you from dusk till dawn. Snag this Prime Day deal while it’s still here, and don’t forget to check out at the other Prime Day tech deals our experts picked.