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

Acer Nitro V laptop ($650): It has a better CPU, a faster SSD, Thunderbolt 4 and a superior GPU. However it is also more expensive and half the memory. If you are happy to add the extra memory by yourself, then this is the one to go for.

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.