Best Gaming Experience for Laptops

Best Gaming Experience $1592 - $2730

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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  MSI GE73VR Raider 17" Gaming Laptop from $206012% cheaper than usual
  ~$2464 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	2.5/5
  Power	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	2.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Large Laptops standards

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

  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 $2057.87

  • $2057.87 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 06:05:51, EDT
  • $2207.92 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 14:03:57, EDT
  • $2299.88 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 14:03:21, EDT
  • $2336.66 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 14:05:13, EDT
  • $2348.99 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 06:06:14, EDT
  • $2392.98 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 14:06:15, EDT
  • $2479.00 from Pipertech (New)
    as of 2018-09-24 12:34:18, EDT
  • $2599.99 from Staples (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 14:04:14, EDT
  • $2638.06 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 06:06:02, EDT

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  HP OMEN 17" Laptop from $1940;
  ~$2108 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	3.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Large Laptops standards

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

  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: 41.60 x 27.90 x 3.29 cm

  Weight: 3.35 kg

  detailed info

  from $1935.99

  • $1935.99 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 13:38:11, EDT
  • $2099.00 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 13:33:36, EDT

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  HP OMEN 17" Laptop from $25503% cheaper than usual
  ~$2730 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	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  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: 4.85 kg

  detailed info

  from $2549.99

  • $2549.99 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-09-21 12:40:46, EDT
  • $2574.99 from HP (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:57:48, EDT
  • $2710.52 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:18:04, EDT
  • $2721.50 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 04:33:56, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $123018% cheaper than usual
  ~$1592 with accessories

  • the Serious Gamer
  • 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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7300HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 8.00 GB

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

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.91 x 27.48 x 2.49 cm

  Weight: 2.84 kg

  detailed info

  from $1229.00

  • $1229.00 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-09-24 11:26:18, EDT
  • $1774.99 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 05:16:41, EDT

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  MSI Aero 15" Gaming Laptop from $24504%, Best price yet!
  ~$2603 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	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 35.60 x 25.00 x 1.89 cm

  Weight: 2.00 kg

  detailed info

  from $2449.00

  • $2449.00 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2018-09-22 12:48:24, EDT
  • $2499.00 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2018-09-22 12:46:14, EDT
  • $2499.99 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2018-09-25 04:35:41, EDT
  • $2529.99 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 16:18:01, EDT
  • $2582.31 from B&H (New)
    as of 2018-09-23 16:17:01, EDT

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  Dell Alienware 15" Gaming Laptop from $2430;
  ~$2520 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	2.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.90 x 30.50 x 2.54 cm

  Weight: 3.49 kg

  detailed info

  $2429.22 from Amazon (New) as of 2018-09-25 05:35:21, EDT

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