Best Gaming Experience for Laptops

Best Gaming Experience US$1520 - US$2669

For games, graphical power is your main concern and the following laptops have plenty in store. Be warned: this list was built with absolutely no regards for the price. If you're strapped for cash, scroll down to the budget section for gaming machines at below-average prices.

• #3, Laptops ($1825 - $2650)

  

  Asus ROG STRIX HERO III 17" Laptop from US$1530;
  ~$2049 with accessories

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	1.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 17.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 39.90 x 29.30 x 2.62 cm

  Weight: 2.850 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1522.77

  • US$1522.77 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 04:31:40, EST
  • US$1522.77 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 04:10:38, EST
  • US$1523.53 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 12:34:16, EST
  • US$1530.39 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2020-01-18 04:20:53, EST
  • US$1532.67 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-01-19 07:19:30, EST
  • US$1534.19 from eBay (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 04:31:49, EST
  • US$1652.96 from MicroBytes (New)
    as of 2020-01-17 10:09:53, EST

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• #1, Laptops ($1425 - $1825)

  

  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1150;
  ~$1520 with accessories

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.55 x 25.40 x 2.16 cm

  Weight: 2.350 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1142.64

  • US$1142.64 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 11:50:54, EST
  • US$1295 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2020-01-22 11:52:47, EST
  • US$1398.99 from Dell (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 13:01:39, EST

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• #7, Laptops ($1425 - $1825)

  

  Asus Zephyrus S Thin 15.6" Gaming Laptop from US$1380;
  ~$1820 with accessories

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.07 x 25.15 x 2.03 cm

  Weight: 2.000 kg

  detailed info

  US$1371.18 from Best Buy (New) as of 2020-01-21 14:04:50, EST

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• #6, Laptops ($1825 - $2650)

  

  Asus ROG Zephyrus M Gaming Laptop from US$14108% cheaper than usual
  ~$1859 with accessories

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.00 x 25.20 x 1.89 cm

  Weight: 1.900 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1400.89

  • US$1400.89 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 12:36:48, EST
  • US$1751.31 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 13:16:05, EST
  • US$1752.06 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 13:35:00, EST
  • US$1752.06 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 15:12:14, EST
  • US$1752.06 from The Source (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 11:52:31, EST
  • US$1762.72 from eBay (New)
    as of 2020-01-22 04:38:46, EST
  • US$1762.72 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 12:39:38, EST
  • US$1763.49 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-01-21 13:42:33, EST

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• #1, Laptops ($2650 - ∞)

  

  Razer Blade RZ09 2018 Edition Gaming Laptop from US$20209% cheaper than usual
  ~$2669 with accessories

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 35.50 x 23.50 x 1.73 cm

  Weight: 2.090 kg

  detailed info

  US$2017.92 from Microsoft (New) as of 2020-01-22 14:07:54, EST

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• #7, Laptops ($1825 - $2650)

  

  MSI GE73VR Raider 17" Gaming Laptop from US$1980;
  ~$2649 with accessories

  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

  Screen Size: 17.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 42.00 x 28.50 x 2.85 cm

  Weight: 2.800 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1979.84

  • US$1979.84 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2020-01-20 05:34:12, EST
  • US$1992.01 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-01-20 06:23:25, EST
  • US$2160.04 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-01-20 03:55:39, EST

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