Best Gaming Experience for Laptops

Best Gaming Experience US$1590 - US$4748

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.

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  Asus Rog G701VI OC Edition 17" Laptop from US$3570;
  ~$4748 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7820HK

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080

  Memory: 32.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 17.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 42.90 x 30.90 x 3.50 cm

  Weight: 3.800 kg

  detailed info

  US$3565.7 from Amazon (New) as of 2019-07-15 09:01:33, EDT

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  MSI GE63 Raider RGB 15" Gaming Laptop from US$152012% cheaper than usual
  ~$2063 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.30 x 26.01 x 2.74 cm

  Weight: 2.200 kg

  detailed info

  US$1510.32 from Amazon (New) as of 2019-07-18 04:36:56, EDT

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  MSI GE73VR Raider 17" Gaming Laptop from US$1540;
  ~$2095 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Large Laptops standards

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

  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$1534.95

  • US$1534.95 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 04:39:08, EDT
  • US$1885.54 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 05:15:19, EDT
  • US$1898.56 from Pipertech (New)
    as of 2019-07-16 11:56:17, EDT
  • US$1959.04 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 06:39:39, EDT
  • US$1990.42 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-07-17 08:21:04, EDT
  • US$2089.94 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 06:21:58, EDT

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  Razer Blade RZ09 2018 Edition Gaming Laptop from US$2570;
  ~$3439 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  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$2563.83 from Microsoft (New) as of 2019-07-17 06:29:54, EDT

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  HP OMEN 17" Laptop from US$2580;
  ~$3448 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Large Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 17.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 42.50 x 32.72 x 3.64 cm

  Weight: 4.850 kg

  detailed info

  US$2571.05 from Amazon (New) as of 2019-07-18 05:50:29, EDT

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  Asus ROG Strix Hero II, 15" Gaming Laptop from US$115014%, Best price yet!
  ~$1590 with accessories

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • 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	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 39.12 x 26.67 x 2.29 cm

  Weight: 2.220 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1148.32

  • US$1148.32 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 03:42:29, EDT
  • US$1224.87 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-07-18 06:54:11, EDT
  • US$1454.54 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-07-18 06:09:18, EDT

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