Top Laptops for the Serious Gamer

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$1020 to US$1970, with accessories.

• #1, Laptops ($1325 - $1625)

  

  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1100;
  ~$1474 with accessories

  Capable of delivering fluid performances for the most demanding games currently out there, this laptop features impressive components, especially considering th... Read More about the i3590-7971BLK-PCA

  • the Hardcore Gamer
  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  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	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Destiny 2

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  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

  from US$1099.99

  • US$1099.99 from Dell (US) (New)
    as of 2020-02-22 03:23:01, EST
  • US$1134.37 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-02-22 04:42:08, EST
  • US$1285.62 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2020-02-22 04:47:46, EST
  • US$1361.24 from Dell (Canada) (New)
    as of 2020-02-22 05:09:26, EST

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• #1, Laptops ($850 - $1025)

  

  Asus ROG Strix G 15-inch Gaming Laptop from US$760;
  ~$1020 with accessories

  This laptop is capable of handling quite a few games, but its additional graphical horsepower can also come in handy with creative programs... Read More about the GL531GT-BH51-CB

  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Destiny 2

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-9300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.07 x 26.16 x 2.54 cm

  Weight: 2.400 kg

  detailed info

  from US$756.24

  • US$756.24 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2020-02-22 04:53:33, EST
  • US$869.68 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2020-02-22 04:57:25, EST

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• #1, Laptops ($1025 - $1325)

  

  MSI Alpha 15 Gaming Laptop from US$990;
  ~$1319 with accessories

  This 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

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  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	1/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  3.5/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Destiny 2

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3750H

  Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5500M

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 35.76 x 24.79 x 2.74 cm

  Weight: 2.300 kg

  detailed info

  from US$982.37

  • US$982.37 from Canada Computers (New)
    as of 2020-02-22 04:26:44, EST
  • US$983.12 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2020-02-22 05:06:24, EST
  • US$1019.42 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2020-02-22 12:38:11, EST
  • US$1140.36 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2020-02-22 05:54:31, EST

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• #1, Laptops ($1625 - $2075)

  

  Dell XPS 15 7000 series laptop from US$1430;
  ~$1900 with accessories

  This laptop packs a large battery and some powerful hardware in a package that's easy to carry. It's better suited for short high-performance sessions, but not... Read More about the XPS7590-nxps157590_s1608e

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Portable Laptops standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Destiny 2

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  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$1421.74 from Dell (Canada) (New) as of 2020-02-22 03:22:50, EST

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• #3, Laptops ($1625 - $2075)

  

  Asus GL704 ROG Strix SCAR II 17" Gaming Laptop from US$1290;
  ~$1750 with accessories

  This large laptop is an excellent pick for those of us in need of a powerful computer but can't dedicate a full-time desk spacer for it.

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Large Laptops standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Destiny 2

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

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

  Screen Size: 17.3"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 39.88 x 27.18 x 2.54 cm

  Weight: 2.950 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1285.62

  • US$1285.62 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2020-02-21 10:24:42, EST
  • US$1391.29 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2020-02-21 10:24:02, EST
  • US$1588.12 from The Source (New)
    as of 2020-02-21 03:26:30, EST

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• #4, Laptops ($1625 - $2075)

  

  Dell XPS 15 7000 series laptop from US$1480;
  ~$1970 with accessories

  Built 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

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Road Warrior
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Destiny 2

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  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$1474.68

  • US$1474.68 from Dell (Canada) (New)
    as of 2020-02-22 05:19:02, EST
  • US$1599.99 from Dell (New)
    as of 2020-02-21 04:30:43, EST
  • US$1662.99 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2020-02-22 13:21:34, EST

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• #6, Laptops ($1625 - $2075)

  

  Dell XPS 15 7000 series laptop from US$13003% cheaper than usual
  ~$1739 with accessories

  Built for cost-efficient 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-xnber5cr653ps

  • the Road Warrior
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Media Consumer
  • the Audio Editor

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	2/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	4/5

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in Destiny 2

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 35.71 x 23.55 x 1.68 cm

  Weight: 2.041 kg

  detailed info

  US$1299.99 from Dell (US) (New) as of 2020-02-22 03:18:28, EST

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• #5, Laptops ($1025 - $1325)

  

  Asus TUF 15-inch Gaming Laptop from US$910;
  ~$1220 with accessories

  This laptop's top priorities are performance and durability, and the resulting computer is capable of handling demanding video games and creative tasks. It's sm... Read More about the FX505DT-BB71-CB

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Destiny 2

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.07 x 26.16 x 2.54 cm

  Weight: 2.218 kg

  detailed info

  US$907.46 from Best Buy (New) as of 2020-02-22 13:53:21, EST

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• #7, Laptops ($1325 - $1625)

  

  Asus ROG Strix III G 17" Gaming Laptop from US$1140;
  ~$1550 with accessories

  This large gaming laptop is a bit bulky if you're looking for something to take out the house several times a week, but it's just right if you do not have space... Read More about the GL731GT-BB71-CB

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

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

  by All Smart Devices standards

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

  by Large Laptops standards

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

  performance in Triple-A Video Games

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in ARK: Genesis

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Destiny 2

  2/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

  4/5

  This should run nicely

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 512 GB (~1.5 TB)

  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$1134.37 from Best Buy (New) as of 2020-02-22 06:31:40, EST

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