Gaming on laptops have come a long way since the inception of its idea as laptops were initially intended for work usage. The latest releases have seen huge improvements and they are continuing to improve the user experience when gaming on laptops.
CPUs and GPUs have seen huge upgrades with AMD offering 3D v-cache on mobile CPUs. While consuming less power these mobile chips are capable of delivering top notch performance. Even though they cost a lot more than conventional gaming desktops with similar specs the portability has its advantages for the people who are always on the move.
Now if you are either looking to get the top of the line up or a balanced performing gaming laptop or if you are looking for a slightly less expensive one, we got you covered. So let’s take a look at the top picks of gaming laptops that are available on the market now.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (Gen8)
As of now it’s a performance powerhouse that renders the value for what it is worth. If you are looking for top of the lineup performance while not spending a fortune then this laptop is your bet. It has a powerful GPU and CPU while having a slick look to it. The laptop also has a reasonable price point.
It comes with up to i9 13900HX mobile CPU with the option of RTX 4090, 4080 and 4070. In case of RAM the laptop comes with up to 32 GB DDR5 with Gen4 SSD of up to 2TB. For the screen the laptop has a resolution of 2560×1600 with 16:10 aspect ratio. It can contain up to 99.99 Wh lithium ion battery. The dimension of the laptop is 10.32 x 14.3 x 0.86-1.01 inches while weighing 6.17 lb.
Upsides
Great chassis build quality and look
Top performance from CPU and GPU
Great price point
Downsides
Weak battery backup
No 2160p screen; limited to 1600p
Price
Depending on the build and deals the laptop has a price point of around $2,000.
Gigabyte G5
Now if you are short on budget but want a good performance nonetheless then G5 is your go to. While being budget friendly this laptop is able to deliver a great performance to your gaming needs. If you are looking for lower tier RTX and a laptop that is able to handle both work and gaming then it’s a great choice for your needs.
The G5 comes with up to Intel Core i7 12th Gen with up to RTX 4060. It can have up to 32 GB DDR5 4800 memory with 512GB M.2 Pcie 4.0 NVMe SSD. In terms of screen it has 15.6 inches IPS 1080p at 144Hz. The laptop has a dimension of 14.2 x 9.4 x 0.89 inches while weighing 4.19 lb. A 54Wh battery powers the laptop.
Upsides
Great performance
Budget friendly
Screen is good
Great build qualityÂ
Easily upgradable
Downsides
A bit noisy when under load
Comes with small size SSD
Slightly lesser P cores
Price
Depending on specs and deals you can pick this up between $1,200 and $1,400.
Razer Blade 15
We all know Razer delivers the top of the top lineups when it comes to gaming laptops. They specifically make their laptops to outperform any other brands that compete with them. But it all comes with a bit pricey tag and Blade 15 is no exception but an improvement of the series. Solid and awesome premium build that is customizable when you want to select according to your needs while delivering a great battery life the Blade 15 has it all.
The laptop comes with up to Core i9 13800H with options of up to RTX 4070. It comes with up to 32 GB of DDR5 memory with up to 1 TB SSD for storage. For the screen it has the 1080p option at 360 Hz or 1440p option at 240 Hz. It has a dimension of 9.25 x 13.98 x 0.67 while weighing 4.40 lb.
Upsides
Amazing build quality
Different arrays of GPU and CPU to select from
Great performance
Great battery backup
Downsides
Trackpad not so smooth
Expensive than other brands of similar specs
Doesn’t provide peak performance while plugged in like other laptops
Price
The Razer Blade 15 costs between $1600 and $3500 based on the specs and deals.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
The newer 2024 model continues to be a top contender from Asus in the gaming laptop market. With its solid build the laptop excels at both work and gaming as its 14 inch size allows it to carry easily. The laptop is also light weight with slick design. It also possesses an OLED display which is a coveted screen on your expensive laptop nowadays.
The laptop comes with the latest Ryzen 9 8945HS mobile CPU with support up to RTX 4070. It has 32 GB LPDDR5x memory with 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD for storage. For the screen the laptop possesses a 14 inch 1800p OLED display at 120 Hz. It has a dimension of 1224 x 8.66 x 0.64 inches while weighing merely 3.3 lb.
Upsides
Slick design
Full metal chassis
120 Hz OLED display
Light weight for portability
Great performance
Downside
Soldered memory
No option for upgrading
1 TB SSD
Price
Depending on specs and deals the laptop will set you back between $1,600 and $2,800.