Best Gaming Experience for Large Laptops

Looking for the best gaming experience on large laptops? From all the devices on file, the following 6 currently offer the best performance:

Best Gaming Experience US$1350 - US$3260

For games, graphical power is your main concern and the following large 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.

#1, Laptops ($1625 - ∞)

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$1980;
~$2460 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-10750H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070

Memory: 16.00 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$1975.37 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2021-06-15 05:06:40, EDT

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#6, Laptops ($1625 - ∞)

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$2640;
~$3260 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0/5
Power 5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by Large Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-10750H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070

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$2633.83 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2021-06-15 05:10:07, EDT

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Asus ROG Strix G17 17-inch Gaming Laptop from US$10707%, Best price yet!
~$1350 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 4.5/5
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 4.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 0/5

by Large Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy 0/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-10750H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 17.3"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 39.88 x 29.21 x 2.54 cm
Weight: 2.862 kg

detailed info
US$1069.99 from Best Buy (Open Box)
as of 2021-06-14 11:32:25, EDT

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#2, Laptops ($1625 - ∞)

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$1980;
~$2460 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-10750H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

Memory: 16.00 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$1975.37 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2021-06-15 04:35:28, EDT

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#7, Laptops ($1625 - ∞)

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$2640;
~$3260 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0/5
Power 5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 1/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 1/5

by Large Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-10750H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

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$2633.83 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2021-06-15 04:40:56, EDT

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#5, Laptops ($950 - $1625)

HP Pavilion 15-inch Gaming laptop from US$1310;
~$1611 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 1/5

by Large Laptops standards

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

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
US$1309.51 from Newegg (New)
as of 2021-06-15 03:39:44, EDT

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Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	0.5/5

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

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

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	0/5
Power	5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	0.5/5

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	0.5/5

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

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

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	0/5

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	0/5

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

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

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

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	0/5
Power	5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	1/5

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	1/5

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	1.5/5

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

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	2/5
Autonomy	1/5

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

Best Gaming Experience under $1000

Need something cheaper? No worries; here are the most gaming-capable large 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.

#3, Laptops ($575 - $950)

Asus TUF Gaming FX505GT 15-inch Laptop from US$700;
~$849 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy 1/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 1/5

by Large Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 2/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-9300H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 36.04 x 26.20 x 2.68 cm
Weight: 2.200 kg

detailed info
US$698.78 from Best Buy (New)
as of 2021-06-15 05:11:14, EDT

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#1, Laptops ($575 - $950)

Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$5804%, Best price yet!
~$720 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-1135G7

Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 35.61 x 23.45 x 1.79 cm
Weight: 1.714 kg

detailed info
US$576.14 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2021-06-15 03:56:30, EDT

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#2, Laptops ($950 - $1625)

Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$790;
~$970 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-1135G7

Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Memory: 12.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 35.61 x 23.45 x 1.79 cm
Weight: 1.714 kg

detailed info
US$781.91 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2021-06-15 05:05:02, EDT

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