Best Gaming Experience for Laptops

Best Gaming Experience US$1520 - US$5110

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 ($1625 - $2000)

  

  HP OMEN 15" Gaming Laptop from US$14807%, Best price yet!
  ~$1970 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	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.00 x 26.30 x 2.50 cm

  Weight: 2.400 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1471.83

  • US$1471.83 from HP (New)
    as of 2020-07-10 10:16:30, EDT
  • US$1596.28 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-07-13 06:43:24, EDT
  • US$1621.92 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-07-13 04:55:45, EDT
  • US$1677.15 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-07-10 10:16:45, EDT
  • US$1839.06 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2020-07-13 04:00:28, EDT

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• #1, Laptops ($3125 - ∞)

  

  Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$28808%, Best price yet!
  ~$3960 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	0.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i9-10980HK

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070

  Memory: 32.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.03 x 27.60 x 2.05 cm

  Weight: 2.500 kg

  detailed info

  US$2870.07 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-07-13 05:08:27, EDT

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• #3, Laptops ($3125 - ∞)

  

  Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$2730;
  ~$3720 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
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  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	3.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-10750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070

  Memory: 32.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.03 x 27.60 x 2.05 cm

  Weight: 2.500 kg

  detailed info

  US$2722.88 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-07-13 03:41:54, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #4, Laptops ($3125 - ∞)

  

  Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$3720;
  ~$5110 with accessories

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

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	0/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	0/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i9-10980HK

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070

  Memory: 32.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 512 GB (~1.5 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 3840×2160

  Dimensions: 36.03 x 27.60 x 2.05 cm

  Weight: 2.500 kg

  detailed info

  US$3716.37 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-07-13 03:42:19, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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• #1, Laptops ($1025 - $1625)

  

  HP Pavilion 15-inch Gaming laptop from US$1110;
  ~$1520 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	2/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.00 x 25.60 x 2.34 cm

  Weight: 2.220 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1103.87

  • US$1103.87 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-07-13 06:50:23, EDT
  • US$1149.49 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-07-12 07:10:49, EDT

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• #1, Laptops ($2000 - $3125)

  

  Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$17708%, Best price yet!
  ~$2420 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	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops 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	1/5

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-10750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.03 x 27.60 x 2.05 cm

  Weight: 2.500 kg

  detailed info

  US$1766.19 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-07-13 05:03:28, EDT

  pricing accuracy

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