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It used to be that the best gaming laptops were those that had Intel Core i7 processors, 8GB of RAM and any discrete graphics imaginable
Gaming laptops were so few and far between that it wasn’t a matter of whether they were good or not
Instead, the only question that lingered was, “Can it run Crysis” These days, the best gaming laptops are entirely different from what
they were just a decade ago
There are ultra-thin portable solutions using Nvidia MaxQ technology, but you can still find those clunky, yet powerful behemoths that can
And, now that Intel has released a wide range of 8th-generation Coffee Lake processors for laptops, including the Core i9-8950HK, there are
no limits on what the best gaming laptops can do. So, whether you’re looking for a laptop that can handle work just as well as gaming, or
you want a hulking gaming behemoth, we have the recommendations you’re looking for
And, because we’ve tested, reviewed and ranked all the gaming laptops within, you can be confident that you’ll find the best gaming
laptop for your desires right here on this list.1
Powerful.CPU: Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB GDDR5X VRAM, Max-Q) | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 15.6-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080)
anti-glare, wide-view 144Hz panel | Storage: 512GB M.2 SSDBeautiful, subtle design Excellent performance Underside gets very hot Hailing
in Coffee Lake to the world of the best gaming laptops, the MSI GS65 packs a ton of power into a very unassuming package
Rocking an 8th-generation Intel Core i7-8750H CPU and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 GPU, there’s nothing that can stand in the way of this
And, what’s better, thanks to its subdued design, you’ll be able to bring this power out wherever you go without having to hide your
nerdy pastimes.Read the full review:MSI GS65 Stealth 2
Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501Under an inch thick and still kicking assCPU: Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB GDDR5X VRAM) |
RAM: 16GB | Screen: 15.6-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) anti-glare, wide-view 120Hz panel with G-Sync | Storage: 512GB M.2 PCIe x4
SSDAstonishingly powerfulInnovative and quiet coolingLaughable battery lifePoor keyboard and ergonomicsKicking Nvidia’s Max-Q technology
off right, the Asus Zephyrus GX501 combines the heralded thinness of an Ultrabook with the performance of a gaming PC to bring the best of
Despite exhibiting subpar times in our battery life benchmarks, this svelte powerhouse of a notebook is one for the books when it comes to
both portability and style
Plus, it’s virtually silent if noise is a cause for distraction in your everyday routine.Read the full review:Asus ROG Zephyrus GX5013
Razer BladeCPU: 2.6GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5 VRAM) | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 14-inch FHD (1,920 x
1,080) – QHD+ (3,200 x 1,800) IGZO (LED backlit, multi-touch) | Storage: 256GB – 1TB PCIe SSDImpressive battery life4K display
optionFans whir loudly under loadLimited upgrade optionsIt may have an edgy name, and you may not be able to stick a bigger hard drive in it
later, but the Razer Blade is built for stamina and, obviously, high quality graphics
On top of featuring a battery life over 7 hours and 30 minutes, it can handle up to 4K Ultra-HD gaming with the help of a Razer Core V2
external graphics box and a spare monitor
Or, you could opt in for the more recently added integrated 4K display option
However you choose, you’re in for a treat, we promise. Read the full review: Razer Blade4
Asus ROG Strix GL502It's hard not to love a gaming laptop this good CPU: Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 - 1070 | RAM:
16GB DDR4 | Screen: 15.6-inch full HD 1,920 x 1,080 IPS | Storage: 128GB - 256GB SSD, 1TB HDDRocks Full HD gamingDeliciously vibrant
screenMiddling battery lifeThe Asus Strix GL502 may not boast the most innovative design, swapping out the usual black and red color scheme
for one that makes it feel like Halloween year-round
But, it's undoubtedly one of the best when it comes to gaming in 1080p
In fact, we were able to crank the settings all the way up in Overwatch without taking a hit below 60fps
The battery life is janky, sure, but the screen, performance and onboard sound system more than make up for it.Read the full review: Asus
Alienware 13 R3Gawk at the first-ever OLED gaming laptopCPU: Intel Core i5 – i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | RAM: 8GB – 16GB
DDR4 | Screen: 13.3-inch HD 1,366 x 768 TN – QHD 2,560 x 1440 OLED touchscreen | Storage: 180GB – 512GB SSDGorgeous OLED screenImproved
hinge-forward designUnexpectedly denseShort battery lifeUnlike most laptops its size, the Alienware 13 R3 bears a hinge-forward design
By moving the heat sinks behind the screen, the chassis is allowed to be thinner, at 0.81-inch (0.22cm)
Unfortunately, this means you won’t find many 13-inch laptop bags that will actually suit the Alienware 13 R3
While you may be tempted by the inclusion of a full-size Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, it’s the OLED touch display that caught our
attention. Read the full review: Alienware 13 R36
Razer Blade ProFinally, a desktop replacement with portability in mindCPU: Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5) –
1080 (8GB GDDR5X) | RAM: 16 – 32GB | Screen: 17.3-inch, FHD (1,920 x 1,080) 120Hz matte IPS – UHD (3,840 x 2,160) IGZO touchscreen with
G-Sync | Storage: 512GB – 2TB PCIe SSDStarboard trackpad placementA desktop experience you can finally carryOff-putting priceLess than 5
hours of battery lifeAt long last, Razer has introduced a true desktop replacement that won’t weigh you down
Measuring in at only 0.88 inches thick with the option between a 17-inch 1080p display running at 120Hz or a G-Sync-laden 4K touchscreen,
the Razer Blade Pro also introduces the company’s ultra-low-profile mechanical switches to a notebook for the first time ever
That’s a deal that’s only sweetened by an unusual trackpad placement that makes it comfier to boot.Read the full review: Razer Blade
Gigabyte SabrePro 15 A budget rig that won’t end up in the bargain binCPU: Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | Screen:
15.6-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) IPS wide-viewing angle display | Storage: 1TB HDD, 256GB SSDAffordable priceExcellent keyboard and
touchpadBelow average battery lifeUnderwhelming speakers and displayFor less than a grand and a half, you might not think it, but the
Gigabyte SabrePro 15 is a bargain
In its price range, you won’t find a laptop with this level of performance
Although it’s only available in one configuration, the GTX 1060 is a nice change of pace considering most affordable gaming laptops
struggle to run triple-A games beyond medium settings
That goes without mentioning the fantastic RGB keyboard and Microsoft Precision Touchpad.Read the full review: Gigabyte SabrePro 15This
product is only available in the US and UK at the time of this writing
Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the Asus ROG Strix GL502 8
Alienware 17 R4Restoring honor to the Alienware nameCPU: Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (2GB GDDR5) – GTX 1080 (8GB
GDDR5X) | RAM: 8GB – 32GB | Screen: 17.3-inch, FHD (1,920 x 1,080) – UHD (3,840 x 2,160) IPS anti-glare 300-nits | Storage: 128GB SSD,
1TB HDD – 2TB SSD, 1TB HDDWildly powerfulSwanky looksObnoxiously loud fansSo-so battery lifeTo be frank, Alienware hasn’t been a name
typically associated with value
That seems to be changing with the Alienware 17 R4, which bears so many different customization options when it comes to specs that you can
practically name your own price
Bespeckled with all of the signature elements we’ve come to expect from the brand, such as RGB backlit-accents and tons of ventilation,
our only real qualm with the Alienware 17 R4 is a disappointing battery life.Read the full review: Alienware 17 R49
Asus ROG G703Welcome to the big leagues, gamersCPU: Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB GDDR5X) | RAM: 32GB DDR4 |
Screen: 17.3-inch, FHD (1,920 x 1,080) non-touch IPS | Storage: 512GB SSD, 1TB HDDSuperb performance throughoutRock-solid designHeavy and
thick designPoor battery lifeIf you like your laptop thin, light and affordable with lengthy battery life, you’re going to have to look
The Asus ROG G703, a hulking behemoth of a gaming laptop, takes the specs of a desktop PC and only ever so slightly squishes them down into
a package that can more or less be taken anywhere
At 10.6lbs (4.8kg) and with a 17.3-inch screen, it won’t fit in your backpack, but with a graphics card and processor this powerful –
does it really matter Read the full review:Asus ROG G703This product is only available in the US and Australia at the time of this
UK readers: check out a fine alternative in the Alienware 17 R4 10
Gigabyte Aero 15XThin, light and out of sightCPU: Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB GDDR5) | RAM: 8GB – 16GB |
Screen: 15.6-inch, FHD (1,920 x 1,080) LCD anti-glare | Storage: 512GB SSDStrong performance for priceAmazing battery lifeA little pricey
for the hardwareSerious touchpad problemsFor those uninitiated, there are few names in gaming hardware as positively recognized as Gigabyte
The Aero 15X is further proof that all the credit is well deserved
It’s expensive, but no more so than the bulk of gaming laptops we see using Nvidia’s Max-Q design technology today
That means that the Gigabyte Aero 15X packs an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 into a frame that’s under 0.8 inches thick – thin enough to
qualify as an Ultrabook.Read the full review:Gigabyte Aero 15XThis product is only available in the US and Australia at the time of this
UK readers: check out a fine alternative in the Razer Blade Watch the video below for the top 7 things to consider when buying a
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