Best Power for Large 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$1450 - US$4660

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

#3, Laptops ($1875 - ∞)

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$23109%, Best price yet!
~$2960 with accessories
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 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by Large Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 0.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 1/5

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$2309.18 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2021-04-16 04:12:17, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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#6, Laptops ($1875 - ∞)

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$3670;
~$4660 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by Large Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 1/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i9-10980HK

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070

Memory: 32.00 GB

Storage: 2 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$3662.84 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2021-04-16 03:20:29, EDT

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Asus ROG Strix G17 17-inch Gaming Laptop from US$11207% cheaper than usual
~$1450 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 0/5

by Large Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

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$1114.77 from Best Buy (Open Box)
as of 2021-04-16 05:54:37, EDT

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HP OMEN 17" Gaming Notebook from US$1520;
~$1950 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 0/5
Autonomy 0/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 0/5

by Large Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 0/5
Autonomy 0/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-10750H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

Screen Size: 17.3"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 40.50 x 28.50 x 2.99 cm
Weight: 3.300 kg

detailed info
US$1512.91 from HP (New)
as of 2021-04-13 22:09:23, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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#2, Laptops ($1875 - ∞)

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$1680;
~$2160 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 4.5/5
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 4.5/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 1/5

by Large Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-10750H

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 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$1672.16 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2021-04-16 04:05:21, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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#5, Laptops ($1025 - $1875)

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$1440;
~$1860 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 4/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 0.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Large Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 3/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 1/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-10750H

Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5500M

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 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$1433.28 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2021-04-16 03:19:48, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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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

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	2/5
Versatility for the Price	0.5/5
Power	5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	1/5

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

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

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	0/5
Power	5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	1/5

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

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	3/5
Portability	2/5
Autonomy	0/5

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	0.5/5

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	0/5
Autonomy	0/5

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	0/5

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	0/5
Autonomy	0/5

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

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	2/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	3/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	1/5

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	2/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	1.5/5

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	2/5
Power	4/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	0.5/5

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

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	2/5
Power	3/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	1/5

Most power under $900

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

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

#2, Laptops ($825 - $1025)

Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$680;
~$870 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
Portability 3/5
Autonomy 4/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by Large Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
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$676.82 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2021-04-16 03:18:50, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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#7, Laptops ($825 - $1025)

Dell Inspiron Series 3000 15-inch Touch Laptop from US$6706% cheaper than usual
~$850 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy 3/5

by Large Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-1065G7

Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics

Memory: 12.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.80 x 2.27 cm
Weight: 2.020 kg

detailed info
US$660.9 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2021-04-16 04:29:53, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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#1, Laptops ($525 - $825)

Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$590;
~$750 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
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by Large Laptops standards

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

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$581.27 from Dell (Canada) (New)
as of 2021-04-16 03:18:56, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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#6, Laptops ($825 - $1025)

Asus VivoBook 15-inch Laptop from US$68015% cheaper than usual
~$870 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 2/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by Large Laptops standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-10210U

Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 512.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 35.72 x 23.03 x 1.80 cm
Weight: 1.801 kg

detailed info
US$676.82 from Best Buy (New)
as of 2021-04-12 22:51:15, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×

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

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	3/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	4/5

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

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

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	3/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	3/5

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

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

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

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

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

Bang for the Buck	2/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	2/5
Storage	3/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	1.5/5

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

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Best Power for Large Laptops

Most power across the board US$1450 - US$4660

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$23109%, Best price yet!
~$2960 with accessories

Device Ratings

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$3670;
~$4660 with accessories

Device Ratings

Asus ROG Strix G17 17-inch Gaming Laptop from US$11207% cheaper than usual
~$1450 with accessories

Device Ratings

HP OMEN 17" Gaming Notebook from US$1520;
~$1950 with accessories

Device Ratings

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$1680;
~$2160 with accessories

Device Ratings

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$1440;
~$1860 with accessories

Device Ratings

Most power under $900

Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$680;
~$870 with accessories

Device Ratings

Dell Inspiron Series 3000 15-inch Touch Laptop from US$6706% cheaper than usual
~$850 with accessories

Device Ratings

Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$590;
~$750 with accessories

Device Ratings

Asus VivoBook 15-inch Laptop from US$68015% cheaper than usual
~$870 with accessories

Device Ratings

Had a specific budget in mind?

Looking for something else?

I also have power ranking for:

Best Power for Large Laptops

Most power across the board US$1450 - US$4660

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$23109%, Best price yet!~$2960 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$3670;~$4660 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Asus ROG Strix G17 17-inch Gaming Laptop from US$11207% cheaper than usual~$1450 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

HP OMEN 17" Gaming Notebook from US$1520;~$1950 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$1680;~$2160 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$1440;~$1860 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Most power under $900

Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$680;~$870 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Dell Inspiron Series 3000 15-inch Touch Laptop from US$6706% cheaper than usual~$850 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$590;~$750 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Asus VivoBook 15-inch Laptop from US$68015% cheaper than usual~$870 with accessories

Device Ratings

Pricing Accuracy

Had a specific budget in mind?

Looking for something else?

I also have power ranking for:

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$23109%, Best price yet!
~$2960 with accessories

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$3670;
~$4660 with accessories

Asus ROG Strix G17 17-inch Gaming Laptop from US$11207% cheaper than usual
~$1450 with accessories

HP OMEN 17" Gaming Notebook from US$1520;
~$1950 with accessories

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$1680;
~$2160 with accessories

Dell Alienware m15 r3 Gaming Laptop from US$1440;
~$1860 with accessories

Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$680;
~$870 with accessories

Dell Inspiron Series 3000 15-inch Touch Laptop from US$6706% cheaper than usual
~$850 with accessories

Dell Inspiron 5502 15-inch Laptop from US$590;
~$750 with accessories

Asus VivoBook 15-inch Laptop from US$68015% cheaper than usual
~$870 with accessories