Laptops for the Gamer
Laptops are the kings of versatility. Fully-featured to handle the same tasks as full-sized computers and yet small enough to carry around.
To achieve this, several compromises had to be made. You usually get less for your money with a laptop but if you need to work out of the house, a laptop is your best bet.

Asus ROG Strix 15-inch Gaming Laptop (G513QY-DH99-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 Photo Editor
- Serious Multitasker
Compared Overall
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Specs
Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
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

Gigabyte AORUS 17-inch Gaming Laptop (AORUS 17 XE4-73US514)
This laptop packs some serious horsepower, promising rich interactive experiences in demanding video games as well as video and graphical creations so
Who it's For
- Serious Video Editor
- Serious Photo Editor
- Serious Multitasker
- Gamer
Compared Overall
Bang for the Buck | |
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Versatility | |
Power | |
Storage Space | |
Portability | |
Battery Autonomy |
Specs
Operating System
Windows 10, Home Edition
Screen
17", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support
CPU
Intel Core i7-12700H
GPU
Nvidia Geforce RTX 3070 Ti, 8 GB
Memory
16 GB, Dual-Channel
Storage
1 TB total, Solid State (very fast)