Best Gaming Experience for Laptops

Best Gaming Experience under $1800

Need something cheaper? No worries; here are the most gaming-capable laptops priced below average. They might not run every game on ultra, but you will be able to play.

There might be some overlap with the list above, but everything down here is considered budget-friendly.

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  Samsung Odyssey 15" Gaming Laptop from $10907% cheaper than usual
  ~$1772 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	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 37.80 x 26.01 x 3.07 cm

  Weight: 2.49 kg

  detailed info

  from $1087.27

  • $1087.27 from eBay (Refurbished)
    as of 2018-11-16 04:46:48, EST
  • $1749.00 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:04:14, EST
  • $2208.85 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 10:52:38, EST

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  Asus FX504GD 15" Gaming Laptop from $85010%, Best price yet!
  ~$1088 with accessories

  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.40 x 26.20 x 2.50 cm

  Weight: 2.20 kg

  detailed info

  from $849.99

  • $849.99 from eBay (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:28:18, EST
  • $949.00 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:01:16, EST
  • $999.00 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 21:45:58, EST
  • $999.00 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:28:09, EST
  • $999.00 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:01:56, EST
  • $999.99 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:27:58, EST
  • $999.99 from The Source (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:28:38, EST
  • $999.99 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:01:36, EST
  • $1012.99 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:28:28, EST
  • $1059.90 from MicroBytes (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 10:00:32, EST
  • $1099.99 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 10:02:07, EST

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  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from $1050;
  ~$1139 with accessories

  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.81 x 2.26 cm

  Weight: 2.52 kg

  detailed info

  $1049.00 from Microsoft (New) as of 2018-11-16 06:05:19, EST

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $9005% cheaper than usual
  ~$1167 with accessories

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7300HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 39.88 x 26.49 x 2.51 cm

  Weight: 2.57 kg

  detailed info

  from $899.99

  • $899.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:05:59, EST
  • $949.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-11-16 06:34:00, EST
  • $1380.93 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-11-15 06:10:19, EST

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  Dell Inspiron 7000 15" Laptop from $10009% cheaper than usual
  ~$1245 with accessories

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-6700HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.30 x 26.49 x 2.54 cm

  Weight: 2.55 kg

  detailed info

  from $999.99

  • $999.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2018-11-15 13:12:04, EST
  • $1309.46 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-11-16 05:46:00, EST

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  Asus VivoBook 15" Laptop from $850;
  ~$940 with accessories

  • the Multitasker
  • the Casual Worker
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1/5
  Power	1.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	1/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-6200U

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 940MX

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.20 x 25.80 x 2.55 cm

  Weight: 2.30 kg

  detailed info

  $849.99 from Amazon (New) as of 2018-11-16 04:04:41, EST

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