Best Gaming Experience for Laptops

Best Gaming Experience US$2112 - US$5240

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$3870;
  ~$5240 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
  Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
  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	5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  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	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$3861.71 from Razer (New) as of 2019-03-14 14:21:47, EDT

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  Asus Rog G701VI OC Edition 17" Laptop from US$3500;
  ~$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	1/5
  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	5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	0.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	4.5/5

  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: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 42.90 x 30.90 x 3.50 cm

  Weight: 3.80 kg

  detailed info

  US$3492.56 from Amazon (New) as of 2019-03-17 15:35:56, EDT

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  Dell Alienware 17" Gaming Laptop from US$152011% cheaper than usual
  ~$2112 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	3.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Large Laptops standards

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

  from US$1517

  • US$1517 from B&H (New)
    as of 2019-03-18 12:04:29, EDT
  • US$1799.63 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-03-18 12:03:55, EDT
  • US$2324.52 from Dell (New)
    as of 2019-03-18 12:04:52, EDT

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  Razer Blade RZ09 2018 Edition Gaming Laptop from US$184016%, Best price yet!
  ~$2539 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
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3/5
  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$1836.38 from Microsoft (New) as of 2019-03-19 06:12:37, EDT

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  MSI GE73VR Raider 17" Gaming Laptop from US$1850;
  ~$2553 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	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
  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	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	4.5/5
  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 US$1846.87

  • US$1846.87 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)
    as of 2019-03-18 12:30:04, EDT
  • US$1859.61 from Pipertech (New)
    as of 2019-03-16 11:54:40, EDT
  • US$1905.35 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 07:13:52, EDT
  • US$1949.6 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 07:09:06, EDT
  • US$1969.83 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-03-18 07:14:14, EDT
  • US$1982.67 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-03-19 04:41:40, EDT
  • US$2020.07 from Walmart (New)
    as of 2019-03-17 14:21:44, EDT

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  HP OMEN 17" Laptop from US$2100;
  ~$2881 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	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Large Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2/5
  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 US$2093.18

  • US$2093.18 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-03-17 15:11:46, EDT
  • US$2474.49 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-03-18 06:55:23, EDT

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