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Technology · Consumer gadgets · published 2026-10-09 · via Tom's Hardware

Walmart cuts prices on RTX 50-series gaming laptops, including an RTX 5070 model

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Walmart is offering discounts on several gaming laptops, including Asus TUF Gaming A16, TUF Gaming F16, and MSI Cyborg A15 AI models. The TUF A16 with a Ryzen 7 260 and RTX 5050 is priced at $1,099, while the TUF F16 with a Core i5-14450HX and RTX 5060 costs $1,199. The MSI Cyborg A15 AI, equipped with a Ryzen 7 260 and RTX 5070, carries an $800 discount.

Expanded Detail

Walmart's promotion spans three RTX 50-series gaming notebooks. The Asus TUF Gaming A16 pairs a Ryzen 7 260 with an RTX 5050, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Its 16-inch 2.5K IPS screen runs at 165Hz. It is listed at $1,099, down from $1,549.

The TUF Gaming F16 uses a Core i5-14450HX and RTX 5060, with the same memory and storage, plus a 16-inch FHD+ 144Hz display. It costs $1,199, reduced from $1,629. The MSI Cyborg A15 AI adds a Ryzen 7 260, RTX 5070, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD; its 15.6-inch FHD panel refreshes at 144Hz. It is $1,299 after an $800 cut.

Context

Discounts on RTX 50-series gaming laptops may make higher-end mobile graphics more accessible to students, hobbyists, and budget-conscious players. Lower entry prices could shift some buyers away from desktops or older consoles, while retailers may use such promotions to clear inventory and attract traffic. The effect on overall e-waste or energy use is uncertain; longer device lifecycles and repairability could matter more than a single sale.

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