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The Best Gaming Laptops for 2021
Best for Hardcore Gamers Seeking the Best Value in Top Power Tier
Alienware m15 R3
The Alienware m15 R3 is a powerful and affordable high-end gaming laptop, with a uniquely styled design that sets it apart from a competitive field.
Alienware m15 R3 Specs
Laptop Class | Gaming |
Processor | Intel Core i7-10750H |
Processor Speed | 2.6 GHz |
RAM (as Tested) | 16 GB |
Boot Drive Type | SSD |
Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested) | 1 TB |
Screen Size | 15.6 inches |
Native Display Resolution | 1920 by 1080 |
Touch Screen | No |
Panel Technology | IPS |
Variable Refresh Support | None |
Screen Refresh Rate | 300 Hz |
Graphics Processor | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 |
Graphics Memory | 8 GB |
Wireless Networking | Bluetooth, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
Dimensions (HWD) | 0.8 by 14.19 by 10.86 inches |
Weight | 4.65 lbs |
Operating System | Windows 10 |
Tested Battery Life (Hours: Minutes) | 2:40 |
Conclusion
The incredibly thin design and unrelenting power of the Alienware m15 let you game like never before. Featuring re-engineered hyper-efficient voltage regulation, Cryo-Tech cooling v3.0, and powered by a 10th Gen Intel Core i7K processor.
Best for Bang-for-Your-Buck Shoppers, Frequent Travelers
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is an excellent gaming laptop, impressively powered by AMD’s newest Ryzen Mobile CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics in a compact 14-inch body.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Specs
Laptop Class | Gaming |
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS |
Processor Speed | 3 GHz |
RAM (as Tested) | 16 GB |
Boot Drive Type | SSD |
Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested) | 1 TB |
Screen Size | 14 inches |
Native Display Resolution | 1920 by 1080 |
Touch Screen | No |
Panel Technology | IPS |
Variable Refresh Support | FreeSync |
Screen Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Graphics Processor | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 (Max-Q) |
Graphics Memory | 6 GB |
Wireless Networking | 802.11ax, Bluetooth |
Dimensions (HWD) | 0.7 by 12.75 by 8.74 inches |
Weight | 3.52 lbs |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Tested Battery Life (Hours: Minutes) | 7:43 |
Conclusion
Best for Gamers Keen on the Top Value at 15 Inches
Acer Predator Helios 300
The 2020 edition of Acer’s Predator Helios 300 is more compelling than ever thanks to its subtler badging and nearly doubled battery life.
Acer Predator Helios 300 (2020) Specs
Laptop Class | Gaming |
Processor | Intel Core i7-10750H |
Processor Speed | 2.6 GHz |
RAM (as Tested) | 16 GB |
Boot Drive Type | SSD |
Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested) | 512 GB |
Screen Size | 15.6 inches |
Native Display Resolution | 1920 by 1080 |
Touch Screen | No |
Panel Technology | IPS |
Variable Refresh Support | None |
Screen Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
Graphics Processor | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 (Max-Q) |
Graphics Memory | 8 GB |
Wireless Networking | 802.11ax, Bluetooth |
Dimensions (HWD) | 0.9 by 14.3 by 10 inches |
Weight | 4.8 lbs |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Tested Battery Life (Hours: Minutes) | 6:02 |
Conclusion
There’s little to dislike about the Omen 15. It could use a second storage drive, and it is more expensive than your average GeForce GTX 1660 Ti notebook. But this notebook meets or exceeds expectations for a mid-2020 mid-level gamer everywhere else.
Omen 15 shows how a gaming notebook can be practical. A productive keyboard, ample connectivity, and nearly 10 hours of battery life mean it can serve as a general-purpose PC. An eight-core AMD processor that makes short work of gaming, creative work, and multitasking seal the deal. Gamers after the most bang for the buck won’t go wrong with the Acer Predator Helios 300. But if you’re already spending that much for what is—let’s face it—a luxury item, the Omen 15 is a distinguished step up.
Best for Budget-Conscious Gamers
MSI Bravo 15
MSI’s all-AMD Bravo 15 is a value-focused gaming notebook that, thanks to a Ryzen 4000 series processor, delivers admirable 1080p frame rates and features for the money. This time around, it more than compensates for its predecessor’s lack of CPU grunt with a new “Renoir” Ryzen 4000 series chip, which is head and shoulders faster than comparable Intel silicon you’ll find in laptops in this price range. Although the Bravo 15 falls a touch short in overall gaming performance next to notebooks packing Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, its strong CPU, ample memory, a good-size dollop of storage, and a high-refresh AMD FreeSync display make it an excellent value at or just below the four-figure mark, where you’d be hard-pressed to find a GTX 1660 Ti-based notebook equipped the same.
MSI Bravo 15 Specs
Laptop Class | Gaming |
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 4800H |
Processor Speed | 2.9 GHz |
RAM (as Tested) | 16 GB |
Boot Drive Type | SSD |
Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested) | 512 GB |
Screen Size | 15.6 inches |
Native Display Resolution | 1920 by 1080 |
Touch Screen | No |
Panel Technology | IPS |
Variable Refresh Support | FreeSync |
Screen Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Graphics Processor | AMD Radeon RX 5500M |
Graphics Memory | 4 GB |
Wireless Networking | 802.11ax, Bluetooth |
Dimensions (HWD) | 0.85 by 14.1 by 10 inches |
Weight | 4.1 lbs |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Tested Battery Life (Hours: Minutes) | 6:55 |
Conclusion
The Bravo 15 picks up the Alpha 15’s torch and carries it a lot further with its Ryzen 4000 series processor. It offers solid 1080p gaming performance, a FreeSync-enabled display, ample memory and storage in our tested configuration, and a redesigned chassis that looks great. It even gets pretty good battery life for a gaming laptop. It’s true that gaming notebooks with a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti can be found for around the same price, though they usually skim other specifications to achieve that. The Bravo 15 hits all the right marks for a budget-oriented gaming notebook and earns our Editors’ Choice laurels for being a standout in this category. Well done, MSI…or, as I noted at the beginning, “Bravo!” indeed.
Best for a Super-Low Price, Plus Storage Expandability
Acer Nitro 5
It’s short on storage, but the latest edition of Acer’s Nitro 5 economy gaming laptop is otherwise the best yet, delivering lively 1080p gameplay for less than $700.
Acer Nitro 5 Specs
Laptop Class | Gaming |
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 4600H |
Processor Speed | 3 GHz |
RAM (as Tested) | 8 GB |
Boot Drive Type | SSD |
Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested) | 256 GB |
Screen Size | 15.6 inches |
Native Display Resolution | 1920 by 1080 |
Touch Screen | No |
Panel Technology | IPS |
Variable Refresh Support | None |
Screen Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
Graphics Processor | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 |
Graphics Memory | 4 GB |
Wireless Networking | Bluetooth, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
Dimensions (HWD) | 0.94 by 14.3 by 10 inches |
Weight | 5.51 lbs |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Tested Battery Life (Hours: Minutes) | 15:33 |
Conclusion
The Nitro 5 more than doubled the next best systems’ runtime. You won’t see anywhere near 15 hours in actual gaming, but some unplugged gaming—along with a full day’s productivity or streaming entertainment—is eminently possible. The Nitro 5 has neither a face recognition webcam nor a fingerprint reader to let you skip passwords with Windows Hello. The 720p webcam is a typical laptop economy model that captures soft-focus, noisy shots. Audio doesn’t get very loud—it’ll fill a small room—but isn’t bad, short on bass but clear and mellow. DTS:X Ultra software lets you choose among music, movie, voice, strategy, RPG, and shooter presets or plays with an equalizer.
Things to ignore when buying a laptop
When it comes to spending your money on a useful computer, especially a
laptop, feel free to ignore these items:
Slick marketing campaigns: You’ll never be as cool as the person in the ad,
no matter how much effort you put into it. All laptops are tools, and they
should be judged by whether they offer features that you need, not by how
nifty their advertising looks.
Brand name: Too many people consider brand name first and don’t even
know which components they need. Similarly, you don’t need to buy a laptop
from the same manufacturer as the one who made your desktop PC. As long
as the laptop runs the software you need, you’re fine.
Low price: An abundance of cheap laptops is available. In haste, you may
buy a laptop, thinking that you’re getting a deal — but get stuck with a
brick instead.
High price: It’s easy to be duped into believing that the most expensive
laptop is the best. Buying too much is not a wise buying decision.
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