Top Laptops for the Serious Gamer
You play PC games on a regular basis and want something which will play the latest titles with nice graphics at ok frame rates. You just don't have the budget to play everything on Ultra, yet.
Your options 5 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1319 to US$2019, with accessories.
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#1, Laptops ($925 - $1625)
HP Pavilion 15-inch Gaming laptop from US$1160;
~$1552 with accessoriesThis cost-efficient gaming laptop is capable of delivering immersive interactive experiences and handle demanding visual tasks like video editing fluidly.
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy performance in Triple-A Video Games
Meets minimal requirementsperformance in Farming Simulator 19
Meets recommended specsperformance in Planet Zoo
Meets minimal requirementsSpecsperformance in ARK: Genesis
Meets minimal requirementsProcessor: Intel Core i7-9750HGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 TiMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 36.00 x 25.60 x 2.34 cmWeight: 2.220 kgdetailed info from US$1159.16 - US$1159.16 from Newegg (New)as of 2020-10-26 05:02:32, EDT
- US$1170.51 from Best Buy (New)as of 2020-10-26 06:03:41, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
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#2, Laptops ($925 - $1625)
MSI Alpha 15 Gaming Laptop from US$990;
~$1319 with accessoriesThis laptop aims to deliver satisfying gaming performance at a reasonable price, and it's worth a look if you need a gaming PC that can be set anywhere. You wil... Read More about the A3DDK-012CA
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy performance in Triple-A Video Games
More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.performance in Farming Simulator 19
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Planet Zoo
More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.Specsperformance in ARK: Genesis
Meets recommended specsProcessor: AMD Ryzen 7 3750HGraphics: AMD Radeon RX 5500MMemory: 16.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 35.76 x 24.79 x 2.74 cmWeight: 2.300 kgdetailed info from US$982.87 - US$982.87 from Canada Computers (New)as of 2020-10-26 04:31:19, EDT
- US$1059.29 from Visions Electronics (New)as of 2020-10-23 11:38:28, EDT
- US$1074.15 from Newegg (New)as of 2020-10-25 06:26:40, 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 retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#1, Laptops ($1625 - $2025)
HP OMEN 17" Gaming Notebook from US$1520;
~$2000 with accessoriesThis laptop features impressive hardware for the price, promising rich gaming experiences and a fluid creative process. It's not the most portable PC out there... Read More about the 17-CB1010CA
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy performance in Triple-A Video Games
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Farming Simulator 19
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Planet Zoo
This should run nicelySpecsperformance in ARK: Genesis
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Processor: Intel Core i7-10750HGraphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)Screen Size: 17.3"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 40.50 x 28.50 x 2.99 cmWeight: 3.300 kgdetailed info US$1513.27 from HP (New)as of 2020-10-22 11:50:21, EDTPricing 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 HP site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#2, Laptops ($1625 - $2025)
Dell XPS 15 7000 series laptop from US$133010% cheaper than usual
~$1770 with accessoriesBuilt for performance away from the desk, this laptop packs a large battery and some powerful hardware in a package that's easy to carry... Read More about the XPS7590-7701SLV-PUS
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy performance in Triple-A Video Games
More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.performance in Farming Simulator 19
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Planet Zoo
More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.Specsperformance in ARK: Genesis
More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.Processor: Intel Core i7-9750HGraphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 3840×2160Dimensions: 35.71 x 23.55 x 1.68 cmWeight: 2.041 kgdetailed info US$1324.11 from Dell (Canada) (New)as of 2020-10-26 04:49:26, EDTPricing 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 Dell (Canada) site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#3, Laptops ($1625 - $2025)
HP OMEN 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1520;
~$2019 with accessoriesBuilt with impressive components, this laptop will deliver immersive experiences even with the most demanding games currently out there. By laptop standards, it... Read More about the 15-dc1040nr
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy performance in Triple-A Video Games
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Farming Simulator 19
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.performance in Planet Zoo
This should run nicelySpecsperformance in ARK: Genesis
Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.Processor: Intel Core i7-8750HGraphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070Memory: 16.00 GBStorage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)Screen Size: 15.6"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 36.00 x 26.30 x 2.50 cmWeight: 2.400 kgdetailed info from US$1512.52 - US$1512.52 from Visions Electronics (New)as of 2020-10-26 04:41:48, EDT
- US$1706.96 from Newegg (New)as of 2020-10-25 07:28:48, EDT
- US$1818.19 from Best Buy (New)as of 2020-10-26 08:06:09, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
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