Best Gaming Experience for Laptops

Best Gaming Experience US$1220 - US$2049

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 ($1600 - $2025)

  

  HP OMEN 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1340;
  ~$2020 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	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 35.99 x 26.28 x 2.59 cm

  Weight: 2.400 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1337.69

  • US$1337.69 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2020-04-04 07:08:14, EDT
  • US$1408.1 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-04-04 07:07:04, EDT

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• #1, Laptops ($2025 - $2925)

  

  Asus ROG STRIX HERO III 17" Laptop from US$1410;
  ~$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	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	0/5
  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	2.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	1/5
  Portability	2/5
  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$1407.4

  • US$1407.4 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-04-06 04:28:03, EDT
  • US$1407.4 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2020-04-06 05:17:59, EDT
  • US$1877.7 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-04-06 06:38:37, EDT

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• #1, Laptops ($1325 - $1600)

  

  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1010;
  ~$1470 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	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  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	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  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$1006.79

  • US$1006.79 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2020-04-06 06:23:09, EDT
  • US$1020.87 from Dell (Canada) (New)
    as of 2020-04-06 04:41:26, EDT
  • US$1056.07 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-04-06 06:18:41, EDT
  • US$1299.99 from Dell (US) (New)
    as of 2020-04-06 04:12:20, EDT

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• #1, Laptops ($1025 - $1325)

  

  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$850;
  ~$1220 with accessories

  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 8.00 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

  US$844.86 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-04-06 04:35:16, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #1, Laptops ($1600 - $2025)

  

  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1200;
  ~$1720 with accessories

  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 8.00 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

  US$1196.88 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-04-05 12:08:55, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #7, Laptops ($1600 - $2025)

  

  Asus ROG Zephyrus M Gaming Laptop from US$122013% cheaper than usual
  ~$1750 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	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	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  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$1218

  • US$1218 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2020-04-06 03:39:29, EDT
  • US$1407.4 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-04-06 04:27:34, EDT
  • US$1407.4 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2020-04-06 03:53:19, EDT
  • US$1408.1 from Staples (New)
    as of 2020-04-06 06:24:35, EDT
  • US$1408.1 from The Source (New)
    as of 2020-04-06 03:35:35, EDT
  • US$1417.95 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-04-06 05:28:09, EDT
  • US$1545.39 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2020-04-06 03:37:03, EDT
  • US$1629.17 from eBay (New)
    as of 2020-04-03 04:33:11, EDT
  • US$1657.33 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-04-05 06:56:46, EDT

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