Best Gaming Experience for Laptops

Best Gaming Experience US$1890 - 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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  Razer Blade RZ09 2018 Edition Gaming Laptop from US$336013% cheaper than usual
  ~$4589 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	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  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: 3840×2160

  Dimensions: 42.40 x 28.10 x 2.25 cm

  Weight: 3.49 kg

  detailed info

  US$3356.01 from Microsoft (New) as of 2019-05-21 06:11:55, EDT

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  Asus Rog G701VI OC Edition 17" Laptop from US$3480;
  ~$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	2/5
  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	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  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: 3.80 kg

  detailed info

  US$3474.38 from Amazon (New) as of 2019-05-21 14:38:42, EDT

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  MSI GE63 Raider RGB 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1350;
  ~$1890 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  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	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: 2.20 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1342.69

  • US$1342.69 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 11:09:45, EDT
  • US$1864.12 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 11:11:04, EDT

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  MSI GE73VR Raider 17" Gaming Laptop from US$142017% cheaper than usual
  ~$1988 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	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Large Laptops standards

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

  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: 2.80 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1415.8

  • US$1415.8 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 11:12:29, EDT
  • US$1499.34 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 13:23:44, EDT
  • US$1571.69 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 07:36:49, EDT
  • US$1597.03 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 08:32:02, EDT
  • US$1837.26 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 12:58:36, EDT
  • US$1849.94 from Pipertech (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 13:23:53, EDT

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  Dell Alienware 17" Gaming Laptop from US$2320;
  ~$3190 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	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Large Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Screen Size: 17.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 42.39 x 33.02 x 3.00 cm

  Weight: 4.42 kg

  detailed info

  US$2312.42 from Dell (New) as of 2019-05-21 06:12:39, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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  Razer Blade RZ09 2018 Edition Gaming Laptop from US$24303% cheaper than usual
  ~$3339 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	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	3/5
  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: 2.09 kg

  detailed info

  US$2423.58 from Microsoft (New) as of 2019-05-19 06:28:00, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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