Best Power for Laptops

This list is all about processing power; not necessarily the kind of power which will affect your gaming experience. No, this kind of horsepower aims to get complicated operations done.

If, for instance, you want to reduce video rendering time or edit high-resolution graphics, this list is for you. It is, however compiled with no pause for budget; If you're strapped for cash, scroll down to the budget section for the most powerful options at below-average prices.

Most power across the board US$1520 - US$3970

Here are the most powerful laptops I have on file with absolutely no regards for price:

#8, Laptops ($1925 - ∞)

Dell XPS 15 7000 series laptop from US$2830;
~$3970 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i9-9980HK

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

Memory: 64.00 GB

Storage: 2 TB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 3840×2160

Dimensions: 35.70 x 23.50 x 1.70 cm
Weight: 2.000 kg

detailed info
US$2822.53 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-05-23 04:17:25, EDT

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#4, Laptops ($1925 - ∞)

Dell XPS 15 7000 series laptop from US$1760;
~$2470 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy 3/5

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

Memory: 32.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 3840×2160

Dimensions: 35.71 x 23.55 x 1.68 cm
Weight: 2.041 kg
detailed info from US$1750.68
- US$1750.68 from Dell (Canada) (New)
  as of 2020-05-23 04:17:18, EDT
- US$1899.99 from Dell (US) (New)
  as of 2020-05-24 05:28:25, EDT
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#1, Laptops ($1225 - $1575)

Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1080;
~$1520 with accessories
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 1.5/5
Autonomy 1/5

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 2.5/5
Autonomy 1/5

by Portable Laptops standards

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

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
US$1071.84 from Best Buy (New)
as of 2020-05-24 06:51:05, EDT

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#1, Laptops ($1575 - $1925)

Dell XPS 15 7000 series laptop from US$1360;
~$1920 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy 3/5

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 3840×2160

Dimensions: 35.71 x 23.55 x 1.68 cm
Weight: 2.041 kg

detailed info
US$1357.67 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2020-05-24 05:02:45, EDT

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#1, Laptops ($1925 - ∞)

Dell XPS 15 7000 series laptop from US$1390;
~$1959 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy 3/5

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 3840×2160

Dimensions: 35.71 x 23.55 x 1.68 cm
Weight: 2.041 kg
detailed info from US$1385.54
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#3, Laptops ($1925 - ∞)

Asus ROG STRIX HERO III 17" Laptop from US$1500;
~$2149 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 0.5/5
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 5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 3/5

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
US$1499.87 from Canada Computers (New)
as of 2020-05-23 05:39:31, EDT

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

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

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

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

Bang for the Buck	2/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	3/5
Autonomy	3/5

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

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

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	1/5

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

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

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	3/5
Autonomy	3/5

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

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	2/5
Autonomy	3.5/5

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	3/5
Autonomy	3/5

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

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	5/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	0.5/5

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

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

Most power under $900

Need something cheaper? No worries, here are the best performing options for laptops priced below average.

There might be some overlap with the list above, but everything down here is considered budget-friendly.

#5, Laptops ($525 - $725)

HP 15" Laptop from US$490;
~$700 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 1/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

Memory: 12.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 37.60 x 24.60 x 2.25 cm
Weight: 1.900 kg

detailed info
US$485.88 from Staples (New)
as of 2020-05-24 11:30:10, EDT

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Asus Zenbook 14" Laptop from US$540;
~$770 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Screen Size: 14"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 32.50 x 22.60 x 1.50 cm
Weight: 1.300 kg

detailed info
US$535.92 from Best Buy (Open Box)
as of 2020-05-23 05:19:02, EDT

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HP 15" Laptop from US$540;
~$770 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 1/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-10210U

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 35.85 x 24.20 x 1.99 cm
Weight: 1.780 kg

detailed info
US$535.92 from Best Buy (Open Box)
as of 2020-05-22 10:00:34, EDT

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Asus VivoBook 15" Laptop from US$580;
~$820 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-8265U

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 35.72 x 23.04 x 1.99 cm
Weight: 1.750 kg

detailed info
US$571.65 from Best Buy (Open Box)
as of 2020-05-22 09:21:57, EDT

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#2, Laptops ($725 - $1000)

Asus X509FA 15" Laptop from US$540;
~$769 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by Portable Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-8265U

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 36.02 x 23.49 x 2.29 cm
Weight: 1.800 kg
detailed info from US$535.21
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#3, Laptops ($725 - $1000)

Dell Inspiron 14 5000 Laptop from US$580;
~$820 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 3/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 2/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by Portable Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-1035G1

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Screen Size: 14"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 32.87 x 23.95 x 1.80 cm
Weight: 1.420 kg
detailed info from US$571.65
- US$571.65 from Dell (Canada) (New)
  as of 2020-05-24 05:11:54, EDT
- US$649.99 from Dell (US) (New)
  as of 2020-05-24 04:21:48, EDT
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