Name of Laptop |
Display |
CPU |
GPU |
RAM |
Storage |
Battery Life |
Weight |
|
Budget Range: $400 and Below |
|
Renewed Lenovo ThinkPad T440 |
768p 14″ 60Hz |
i5-4300U |
Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
8 GB |
250 GB SSD |
Varies |
4.70 lbs |
|
Budget Range: $400 – $699 |
|
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15″ |
1080p 15.6″ 60Hz |
Ryzen 5 3500U |
Vega 8 |
8 GB |
256 GB SSD |
6 hours |
4.84 lbs |
HP Pavilion 15 |
1080p 15.6″ 60Hz |
Ryzen 5 4500U |
Vega 6 |
8 GB |
512 GB SSD |
5 hours |
3.86 lbs |
ASUS TUF FX505DT |
1080p 15.6″ 60Hz |
Ryzen 5 3550H |
GTX 1650 |
8 GB |
256 GB SSD |
5 hours |
4.9 lbs |
Acer Nitro 5 |
1080p 15.6″ 60Hz |
i5-9300H |
GTX 1650 |
8 GB |
256 GB SSD |
8 hours |
5.07 lbs |
|
Budget Range: $700 – $899 |
|
Acer Nitro 5 |
1080p 15.6″ 60Hz |
Ryzen 5 4600H |
GTX 1650 |
8 GB |
256 GB SSD |
8 hours |
5.07 lbs |
Acer Swift 3 |
1080p 14″ 60Hz |
Ryzen 7 4700U |
Vega 7 |
8 GB |
512 GB SSD |
8 hours |
2.65 lbs |
EVOO Gaming Laptop |
1080p 15.6″ 144Hz |
i7-9750H |
GTX 1650 |
16 GB |
256 GB SSD |
3 hours |
4.6 lbs |
Lenovo Legion 5 |
1080p 15.6″ 60Hz |
Ryzen 5 4600H |
GTX 1650 Ti |
8 GB |
256 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD |
7 hours |
5.5 lbs |
Acer Nitro 5 |
1080p 15.6″ 144Hz |
i5-9300H |
RTX 2060 |
16 GB |
256 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD |
8 hours |
5.07 lbs |
Acer Nitro 5 |
1080p 17.3″ 60Hz |
i5-10300H |
GTX 1650 Ti |
8 GB |
512 GB SSD |
8 hours |
5.73 lbs |
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
1080p 15.6″ 144Hz |
Ryzen 5 4600H |
GTX 1650 |
8 GB |
512 GB SSD |
4 hours |
4.85 lbs |
CyberPowerPC Tracer III Evo 15 |
1080p 15.6″ 144Hz |
i7-9750H |
GTX 1660 Ti |
16 GB |
500 GB SSD |
7 hours |
4.15 lbs |
|
Budget Range: $900 – $999 |
|
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 |
1080p 15.6″ 144Hz |
Ryzen 7 4800H |
GTX 1660 Ti |
16 GB |
512 GB SSD |
8 hours |
5.1 lbs |
Lenovo Legion 5 |
1080p 15.6″ 144Hz |
Ryzen 7 4800H |
GTX 1660 Ti |
16 GB |
512 GB SSD |
7 hours |
5.41 lbs |
|
Budget Range: $1,000 – $1,199 |
|
Lenovo Legion 5 |
1080p 15.6″ 240Hz |
i7-10750H |
RTX 2060 |
16 GB |
512 GB SSD |
7 hours |
5.5 lbs |
Acer Nitro 5 |
1080p 17.3″ 144Hz |
i7-9750H |
RTX 2060 |
16 GB |
256 GB SSD |
8 hours |
5.73 lbs |
ASUS TUF Gaming A17 |
1080p 17.3″ 144Hz |
Ryzen 7 4800H |
GTX 1660 Ti |
16 GB |
1 TB SSD |
6 hours |
5.73 lbs |
Eluktronics MAG-15 |
1080p 15.6″ 144Hz |
i7-9750H |
GTX 1660 Ti |
16 GB |
512 GB SSD |
7 hours |
4.15 lbs |
Acer Predator Helios 300 |
1080p 15.6″ 144Hz |
i7-10750H |
RTX 2060 |
16 GB |
512 GB SSD |
4 hours |
5.07 lbs |
|
Budget Range: $1,200 – $1,399 |
|
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 |
1080p 15.6″ 144Hz FreeSync |
Ryzen 7 4800HS |
GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q |
16 GB |
1 TB SSD |
5 hours |
4.60 lbs |
Eluktronics Matrix RP-15 |
1080p 15.6″ 144Hz |
Ryzen 7 4800H |
RTX 2060 |
16 GB |
512 GB SSD |
5 hours |
4.3 lbs |
Eluktronics Matrix RP-17 |
1080p 17.3″ 144Hz |
Ryzen 7 4800H |
RTX 2060 |
16 GB |
512 GB SSD |
5 hours |
5.5 lbs |
ASUS ROG Strix G15 |
1080p 15.6″ 144Hz |
i7-10750H |
RTX 2070 |
16 GB |
512 GB SSD |
4.5 hours |
5.3 lbs |
Gigabyte Aero 15 |
4K 15.6″ 60Hz OLED |
i7-9750H |
GTX 1660 Ti |
16 GB |
512 GB SSD |
6 hours |
5 lbs |
MSI GL65 Leopard |
1080p 15.6″ 144Hz |
i7-10750H |
RTX 2070 |
16 GB |
512 GB SSD |
4 hours |
5.07 lbs |
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 |
1080p 15.6″ 240Hz FreeSync |
Ryzen 7 4800HS |
RTX 2060 Max-Q |
16 GB |
1 TB SSD |
5 hours |
4.60 lbs |
|
Budget Range: $1,400 – $1,599 |
|
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 |
1080p 14″ 120Hz FreeSync |
Ryzen 9 4900HS |
RTX 2060 Max-Q |
16 GB |
1 TB SSD |
11 hours |
3.64 lbs |
Sager NP8358F2 |
1080p 15.6″ 144Hz |
i7-10875H |
RTX 2070 Super |
16 GB |
500 GB SSD |
3 hours |
5.51 lbs |
Eluktronics MECH-15 G3 |
1080p 15.6″ 144Hz |
i7-10875H |
RTX 2070 |
16 GB |
512 GB SSD |
7 hours |
4.68 lbs |
Razer Blade 15 |
1080p 15.6″ 144Hz |
i7-10750H |
RTX 2060 |
16 GB |
512 GB SSD |
5.5 hours |
4.7 lbs |
|
Budget Range: $1,600 – $1,999 |
|
MSI GS66 Stealth |
1080p 15.6″ 240Hz |
i7-10875H |
RTX 2060 |
16 GB |
512 GB SSD |
6 hours |
4.63 lbs |
Dell Alienware m15 R3 |
1080p 15.6″ 240Hz |
i7-10750H |
RTX 2060 |
16 GB |
512 GB SSD |
3 hours |
4.65 lbs |
Eluktronics MAX-15 |
1080p 15.6″ 240Hz |
i7-10875H |
RTX 2070 Super |
16 GB |
512 GB SSD |
4 hours |
3.8 lbs |
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 |
1080p 15.6″ 240Hz |
i7-10875H |
RTX 2070 Super |
16 GB |
1 TB SSD |
5.5 hours |
5.67 lbs |
|
Budget Range: $2,000 – $2,699 |
|
MSI GS75 Stealth |
1080p 17.3″ 300Hz |
i7-10750H |
RTX 2070 Super Max-Q |
32 GB |
512 GB SSD |
6 hours |
5 lbs |
Eluktronics MAX-17 |
1080p 17.3″ 240Hz |
i7-10875H |
RTX 2070 Super |
16 GB |
512 GB SSD |
6 hours |
4.71 lbs |
MSI GE75 Raider |
1080p 17.3″ 300Hz |
i7-10750H |
RTX 2070 Super |
32 GB |
1 TB SSD |
3.5 hours |
5.25 lbs |
Gigabyte Aero 17 |
1080p 17.3″ 144Hz |
i7-10750H |
RTX 2080 Super Max-Q |
32 GB |
512 GB SSD |
6 hours |
5.50 lbs |
MSI GE66 Raider |
1080p 15.6″ 300Hz |
i7-10750H |
RTX 2080 Super Max-Q |
32 GB |
1 TB SSD |
6 hours |
5.25 lbs |
|
Budget Range: $2,700+ |
|
Gigabyte Aorus 15G |
1080p 15.6″ 240Hz |
i7-10875H |
RTX 2080 Super Max-Q |
16 GB |
512 GB SSD |
4.5 hours |
4.85 lbs |
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 |
1080p 15.6″ 300Hz |
i7-10875H |
RTX 2080 Super |
32 GB |
1 TB SSD |
3 hours |
4.18 lbs |
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 |
1080p 17.3″ 300Hz |
i7-10875H |
RTX 2080 Super |
32 GB |
1 TB SSD |
3 hours |
5.73 lbs |
MSI GT76 Titan |
4K 17.3″ 60Hz |
i9-10900K |
RTX 2080 Super |
64 GB |
2 TB SSD |
5 hours |
9.26 lbs |
I have an alienware m15x R1 (from 2011, lol) and looking to upgrade… got canadian currency and looking not to spend more than 2k, do you know what would be best… maybe wait for christmas/blk friday and look for sales then?
thanks
Hi, the MSI GL65 Leopard would be a great choice for you. It is available for under $2,000 CAD on Amazon.ca.
But, if you have some patience, you could wait for Amazon Prime Day or Black Friday.
Good luck on the laptop hunt!
Hello,
Im.looking for a laptop that has a 2.0ghz or higher to support a program im using called silhouette studio..it was suggested that I get a gaming laptop..is a gaming laptop necessary? Do you have any recommendations..no more than $1500. Preferably something that looks sleek..thank you
Hi, I’m not familiar with that program in particular, but according to the necessary specs on their website, you won’t need a gaming laptop. I’d recommend looking at our general use laptop list.
A good, affordable choice is the Lenovo Flex 5 14″ for $600 with a Ryzen 5 4500U processor. It is plenty powerful for that program.
Thanks for your timely reponse..
I took a look at the flex 5..it says it has 1.3ghz..the program calls for 2.0 or higher..I don’t know much about laptops .how.much ghz is sufficient?..I can’t seem to find alot in the 2.0 range..Also my previous laptop is hp but its super slow now..Should I stay away from HP..I don’t see much on your list..Thank you so much
Processor frequency speed (GHZ) means nothing, it’s the actual processor that matters. This is a common misconception that people have when they first look at laptop specs. You will be fine with any modern windows laptop with an i5 and decent reviews.
Hi! I’m from Portugal and looking for a laptop to work with. I’m an architect and will need to do some rendering (heavy rendering probably).
I’m willing to pay maximum of 2000€.
Can you guys help with which computer would be best to buy?
Thanks! 🙂
Hi, do weight and battery life matter to you?
which is the best laptop if there is no issue of money? choose only one
Hi, in my eyes, that would be the MSI GT76 Titan at the end of my list. It is one of the most powerful laptops out there.
Hey there,
I’ve had an HP 2000 laptop for the last eight years, the crumbling casing is telling me that it’s time to put it out of its misery.
My budgets around a 1000$, though I’m really more comfortable in the 800$ range. I’m not very hard to please, above all, I would want the focus to be a laptop that will last me a number of years having good thermals, with the ability to play something like skyrim at 60 frames on decent settings.
If you’ve got any recommendations for laptops or a specific brand, I would love to hear it.
Hi, I’d go with the Acer Nitro 5 on my list for $799. It has a 4-core i5 processor, RTX 2060 graphics, and a 1080p 15.6″ 144Hz IPS display, which is a solid combination for all games at high settings 1080p.
Or, you could move up to the Legion 5 on my list for $999.
Hi! Im looking to upgrade my 7 year old gaming laptop- I’m trying to get a top of the line laptop that will be sufficient for VR once I dip my toes into that area of gaming.
I’m currently eyeing the Sager NP8358F2 with 32Gb Ram. Its price of $1800 seems quite fair for what I’m getting and doesn’t break the bank. Battery life and weight aren’t a very big deal for me, so I’m mostly looking for a nice, large screen, performance, and graphics for a good price.
Any other suggestions or recommendations?
Hi, the Sager NP8358F2 is definitely a great bang for buck. That RTX 2070 Super GPU is a very good fit for VR, as well as all games at max settings 1080p. I’d say go for it!
Hi!
I’m looking to replace an old ASUS ROG G551JM from way back in 2014, which is starting to really show its age. I have around 2000€ to spend, and I’m looking for something that could handle e.g. Battlefield 5 on max settings, and VR on at least medium settings. Weight is not a big issue for me, nor is screen size really, but I would like something with a thunderbolt port since I might want to hook it up to an external GPU and external screen at times when I’m more “stationary” to get even higher top-level performance for upcoming AAA titles. That also makes the laptop a bit more “future-proof”. Oh, and bad thermals in laptops is something I’m really fearful of, so that would be something I’d preferably like to avoid for sure.
Would you be able to recommend any good options for me? Thanks!
Hi Rasmus, I’d look out for the Lenovo Legion 7i 15″ since it has Thunderbolt 3, but it can run on the hot side and can be expensive (which is why it is not on my list). Still, it is a solid higher end device with solid build quality, but be careful with the hinges!
Will the Acer Predator Helios 300 run Cyberpunk 2077? Does it have issues where it doesn’t use the GPU and instead uses the integrated graphics card? Does it have overheating issues? Thanks for your advice!
Hi, yes, the Acer Predator Helios 300 should be able to handle Cyberpunk 2077 around high settings 1080p. I don’t believe that should be an issue on the Helios 300. As for temps, the Helios 300 should be solid.
Hi, im look for a laptop that is future proof for the next 2, 3 years. that is, it should be able to handle future AAA titles at mid to high quality for the next few years. my budget is 1200$. What laptop would you recommend? thank you in advance.
Hi, on my list, the Acer Predator Helios 300 is always a great value option. Alternatively, the cheaper Lenovo Legion 5 with a Ryzen 7 4800H is a great choice too.
Hi! I am looking for a gaming laptop for university. I play mostly esports title games like LoL, CSGO and Valorant, and I also need it for video editing (mostly casual/vlogs stuff). My budget is currently under $1400. Can you recommend me a laptop in that range? Thank you in advance!
Hi, as long as battery life isn’t a big deal, the MSI GL65 Leopard on my list would be a great choice. Alternatively, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is on sale for $1,299 with an RTX 2070 Super, so if you don’t mind a larger laptop, it is a great bang for buck.
Hey man!
I am in search for a magnificent gaming AND video/photo editing laptop. I just bought Lenovo Thinkpad x1 Extreme Gen 3 and while it is great for editing I got this need for gaming; Thinkpad doesnt have the strenght in that regard unfortunatelly (tried Witcher 3, wasnt having it at all).
Price range can go as high as 4000 – 4500€. I do not have a need for a desktop because of the nature of my worklife. So in conclusion I need a replacement for a desktop computer which can handle heavy gaming (for example Witcher 3, which I love) and also some 4k editing and heavy Photoshop use.
I know i’ts a lot, but I hope you have the time to answer. I have tried to search for information in these regards and as I dont have so much experience on laptops I need your guidance. Thank you!
Hi, perhaps you should consider another ThinkPad model, the Lenovo ThinkPad T15g. You get it configured with an RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i9 CPU, and a 4K display. It is an incredibly powerful workstation!
Otherwise, if you want a gaming laptop instead, the MSI GT76 Titan on my list is a solid choice.
Hey I have had my old Asus G74Sx since 2011 and was looking to get a new laptop. It has served me well during college as a desktop replacement and casual gaming, but realized some years ago that it can’t handle many new games my friends play and its probably just old.
I was looking for something that can possibly play cyberpunk 2077 on it decently but don’t know if I want to go all out or anything. my budget is around $1000 and I was looking at the ASUS TUF 15 but not sure if it is good enough or what I would need. I usually have my laptop as a desktop replacement and I am used to lugging this giant around so weight is not an issue.
The Tuf is okay, but runs quite hot without tweaking the CPU settings.
Hey, im looking to buy a laptop in the US in the next week, no budget limit. Im an architect and do lots of modeling and rendering + photoshop. I was considering the Dell G7 17inches. Which ones could you recommend for this case? Thanks!!
Hi, it is hard to recommend something without a budget, but the Dell G7 isn’t the best option since it runs hot. If you’re looking for a mid-range laptop, I’d say keep your eye on the Lenovo Legion 5 or Acer Predator Helios 300, both of which have good cooling.
Hey, thank you for the responde. I really like the Lenovo Legión 5. I have a budget around 2000-2500. Also considering the Eluktronics MAX-17. What do you think about that one, or the others around that budget? Is it worth comparing it to the Lenovo Legion 5?
At which budgets do you get quite a lot of bang for your buck? I assume it’s not at 700 bucks. That would probably force you to play the most recent tripple A games on low to medium settings. But I assume that you also don’t have to pay 4000 bucks to enjoy PC (laptop gaming).
So at which budget ranges can I play great looking games at 60 FPS?
When it comes to competitive games, I always used to put something like Overwatch on the lowest settings, to get as much FPS as possible and as little input lag as possible. But single player games… I wouldn’t mind playing them at the “highest possible” settings, which still allow constant 60 FPS.
Thanks!
Hi, although it isn’t on my list (it was a limited time deal), the Gateway Creator 15 with an i5-10300H and RTX 2060 was previously down to $699, which is an incredible value. I’m sure that it is bound to go on sale again in the future.
Otherwise, I would go for the Lenovo Legion 5 with the Ryzen 7 4800H and GTX 1660 Ti on my list.
Curious why that T440 Lenovo is listed on here. Doesnt seem like a gaming laptop nor marketed as a gaming laptop
You’re right, it is not a gaming laptop, but if you’re on a very low budget, it is fine for very light games like browser games.