Hardware for the Gamer

Name

Model Number

Nintendo Switch (OLED model) (HEGSKAAAA)

The Nintendo Switch is the game console you can either use in the living room as a regular game console or on the move as a tablet. This third revis

Who it's For

Serious Gamer

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	2th percentile
Versatility	31th percentile
Power	17th percentile
Storage Space	26th percentile
Portability	97th percentile
Battery Autonomy	22th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Nintendo Switch (TV mode & Tabletop mode), Nintendo Switch (Handheld mode)

Screen

7", 1280×720(WXGA, 720p, 0.9MP), OLED Display, Touch Screen

CPU

Nvidia Tegra X1

GPU

Nvidia Maxwell 256

Memory

4 GB

Storage

64 GB total, Media Card Reader

Pricing

Typically sells for C$449.

C$449.99 from Best Buy C$449.99 from Best Buy C$449.96 from Amazon

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Nintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))

The Nintendo Switch is the game console you can either use in the living room as a "regular" game console, or on the move as a tablet. This slight rev

Who it's For

Serious Gamer

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	4th percentile
Versatility	87th percentile
Power	17th percentile
Storage Space	12th percentile
Portability	98th percentile
Battery Autonomy	40th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Nintendo Switch (TV mode & Tabletop mode), Nintendo Switch (Handheld mode)

Screen

6", 1280×720(WXGA, 720p, 0.9MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Touch Screen

CPU

Nvidia Tegra X1

GPU

Nvidia Maxwell 256

Memory

4 GB

Storage

32 GB total, Media Card Reader

Pricing

Typically sells for C$379.

C$499.99 from Walmart C$379.99 from Best Buy C$379.99 from Best Buy

And more!

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Nintendo Switch Lite (HDH-001)

This smaller version of the Nintendo Switch is dedicated to mobile gaming. So you do lose the option to connect this version of the console to the TV

Who it's For

Gamer

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	5th percentile
Versatility	73th percentile
Power	17th percentile
Storage Space	12th percentile
Portability	99th percentile
Battery Autonomy	15th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Nintendo Switch (Handheld mode)

Screen

6", 1280×720(WXGA, 720p, 0.9MP), Touch Screen

CPU

Nvidia Tegra X1

GPU

Nvidia Maxwell 256

Memory

4 GB

Storage

32 GB total, Media Card Reader

Pricing

Typically sells for C$259.

C$259.99 from Best Buy C$259.99 from Best Buy C$259.99 from Best Buy

And more!

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Asus ROG Strix GA35 (G35DX-DBR770)

ranked #7 among Stationary Computers priced over $1300

This pre-built PC could be a compelling solution if you need a powerful rig quickly for entertainment or more creative purposes.

Later down the lin

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Hardcore Graphic Designer
Serious Multitasker

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	52th percentile
Versatility	12th percentile
Power	98th percentile
Storage Space	92th percentile
Portability	5th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

CPU

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070, 8 GB

Memory

16 GB

Storage

1 TB total

Pricing

Typically sells for C$2,999.

C$2,999.99 from Best Buy

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Asus TUF Gaming F15 15-inch Laptop (FX506LH-SB51-CB)

ranked #5 among Laptops priced over $875

This laptop incorporates significantly more graphical horsepower than your run-of-the-mill PC without specializing all the way. As a result, you gain

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Serious Multitasker
Graphic Designer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	64th percentile
Versatility	97th percentile
Power	71th percentile
Storage Space	73th percentile
Portability	50th percentile
Battery Autonomy	18th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Core i5-10300H

GPU

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, 4 GB

Memory

16 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$999.

C$999.99 from Staples

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Asus ROG Strix G15DK Gaming PC (G15DK(SPNL)-BSR77-CB)

ranked #6 among Stationary Computers priced over $1300

This gaming PC packs a few impressive bells and whistles, making sure you have what you need to run the most demanding games at their best.

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Hardcore Graphic Designer
Serious Multitasker

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	65th percentile
Versatility	25th percentile
Power	98th percentile
Storage Space	100th percentile
Portability	9th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

CPU

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070, 8 GB

Memory

16 GB

Storage

2.5 TB total

Pricing

Typically sells for C$2,499.

C$2,499.99 from Best Buy

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Asus Alienware m15 15-inch Gaming Laptop (AWm15-7149WHT-PCA)

If you're looking for a laptop capable of handling the most demanding games out there right now, this one could well be worth looking into. If you lik

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Serious Multitasker
Graphic Designer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	70th percentile
Versatility	65th percentile
Power	85th percentile
Storage Space	73th percentile
Portability	53th percentile
Battery Autonomy	7th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Core i7-10750H

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, 6 GB

Memory

16 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

512 GB total, Media Card Reader

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,999. You could save 100% right now.

C$1,849.99 from Best Buy

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Asus ROG Strix G10DK Gaming PC (G10DK-BBR7M70-CB)

ranked #5 among Stationary Computers priced over $1300

With high-end components, this Gaming PC promises to deliver rich, fluid experiences, even with the most demanding games and creative software out the

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Hardcore Graphic Designer
Serious Multitasker

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	74th percentile
Versatility	33th percentile
Power	100th percentile
Storage Space	92th percentile
Portability	15th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

CPU

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070, 8 GB

Memory

16 GB

Storage

1 TB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,999.

C$2,299.99 from Best Buy

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Asus ROG Strix G10DK Gaming PC (G10DK(SPN)-BBR560-CB)

ranked #4 among Stationary Computers priced over $1300

With high-end components, this Gaming PC has what it takes to handle demanding AAA games and creative software out there. It is all the more compellin

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Hardcore Graphic Designer
Serious Multitasker

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	76th percentile
Versatility	56th percentile
Power	93th percentile
Storage Space	73th percentile
Portability	15th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

CPU

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 12 GB

Memory

16 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,899. You could save 9% right now.

C$1,729.99 from Best Buy

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HP OMEN by HP 25L Gaming PC (GT12-1179)

ranked #3 among Stationary Computers priced over $1300

If you need a PC to tackle demanding AAA games and visual creation projects, this tower could be worth your while. The maintenance process is also wel

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Hardcore Graphic Designer
Serious Multitasker

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	78th percentile
Versatility	53th percentile
Power	94th percentile
Storage Space	73th percentile
Portability	20th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

CPU

Intel Core i7-11700F

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 12 GB

Memory

16 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,799.

C$1,849.99 from HP C$1,799.99 from Best Buy

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MSI GF75 Thin 17-inch laptop (GF75 10UEK-003CA)

ranked #2 among Laptops priced over $875

This powerful PC is a compelling option if you're looking to play games or handle graphical tasks away from your desk.

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Serious Multitasker
Graphic Designer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	91th percentile
Versatility	77th percentile
Power	88th percentile
Storage Space	73th percentile
Portability	48th percentile
Battery Autonomy	4th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

17", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Core i7-10750H

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 6 GB

Memory

16 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,649. You could save 6% right now.

C$1,549.99 from Memory Express C$1,749.99 from Staples C$1,549.00 from Newegg

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Acer Nitro 5 15-inch Gaming Laptop (AN515-55-52H0)

ranked #3 among Laptops priced over $875

This laptop could be an attractive option if you need to work graphic creation suites away from the desk, and it can also handle quite a few games whe

Who it's For

Serious Gamer
Video Editor
Graphic Designer
Multitasker

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	85th percentile
Versatility	76th percentile
Power	67th percentile
Storage Space	73th percentile
Portability	51th percentile
Battery Autonomy	31th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Core i5-10300H

GPU

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, 4 GB

Memory

8 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$999. You could save 5% right now.

C$949.99 from Staples

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Acer Nitro 5 15-inch Gaming Laptop (AN515-55-5917)

Suppose you're craving your favourite PC game or need to get some graphical work done in places where a desktop PC would be impractical. In that case,

Who it's For

Serious Gamer
Video Editor
Graphic Designer
Multitasker

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	90th percentile
Versatility	82th percentile
Power	67th percentile
Storage Space	73th percentile
Portability	4th percentile
Battery Autonomy	31th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

Intel Core i5-10300H

GPU

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, 4 GB

Memory

8 GB

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$899. You could save 100% right now.

C$899.99 from Best Buy

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HP OMEN by HP 25L (GT12-0129)

ranked #2 among Stationary Computers priced over $1300

This powerful PC is an attractive solution if you want to play the most demanding PC games and when you're done, its extra horsepower could come in ha

Who it's For

Long-Term Gamer
Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Hardcore Graphic Designer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	93th percentile
Versatility	62th percentile
Power	87th percentile
Storage Space	98th percentile
Portability	20th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

CPU

Intel Core i7-10700F

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, 6 GB

Memory

16 GB

Storage

2.25 TB total, Solid State (very fast), 72000+ RPM hard drive (fast)

Pricing

C$1,699.99 from HP

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Asus ROG Strix 15-inch Gaming Laptop (G513QY-DS91-CA)

If you need a gaming rig you can take out on the road, this could be a compelling solution. With fast storage and memory and a built-in gaming monitor

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Road Warrior
Serious Gamer
Serious Multitasker

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	95th percentile
Versatility	74th percentile
Power	96th percentile
Storage Space	73th percentile
Portability	46th percentile
Battery Autonomy	58th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), FreeSync, IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX

GPU

Acer Radeon RX 6800M, 12 GB

Memory

16 GB, Dual-Channel

Storage

512 GB total, Solid State (very fast)

Pricing

C$1,699.99 from Best Buy

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Asus ROG Strix G15 15-inch Gaming Laptop (G513QC-BS91-CB)

ranked #1 among Laptops priced over $875

If you're looking for a relatively affordable computer for visual work and even gaming away from your desk, this laptop could be of interest. The abse

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Serious Gamer
Serious Multitasker
Graphic Designer

And more!

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	96th percentile
Versatility	75th percentile
Power	86th percentile
Storage Space	73th percentile
Portability	49th percentile
Battery Autonomy	33th percentile

Specs

Operating System

Windows

Screen

15", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

CPU

AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, 4 GB

Memory

16 GB

Storage

512 GB total

Pricing

Typically sells for C$1,499.

C$1,499.99 from Best Buy

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