INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
It used to be that the best gaming laptops were those that had Intel Core i7 processors, 8GB of RAM and any discrete graphics imaginable
There are ultra-thin portable solutions using Nvidia MaxQ technology, but you can still find those clunky, yet powerful behemoths that can
And, now that Intel has released a wide range of 8th-generation Coffee Lake processors for laptops, including the Core i9-8950HK, there are
for your desires right here on this list.1
Powerful.CPU: Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB GDDR5X VRAM, Max-Q) | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 15.6-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080)
Coffee Lake to the world of the best gaming laptops, the MSI GS65 packs a ton of power into a very unassuming package
Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501Under an inch thick and still kicking assCPU: Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB GDDR5X VRAM) |
RAM: 16GB | Screen: 15.6-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) anti-glare, wide-view 120Hz panel with G-Sync | Storage: 512GB M.2 PCIe x4
right, the Asus Zephyrus GX501 combines the heralded thinness of an Ultrabook with the performance of a gaming PC to bring the best of both
Despite exhibiting subpar times in our battery life benchmarks, this svelte powerhouse of a notebook is one for the books when it comes to
both portability and style
Razer BladeCPU: 2.6GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5 VRAM) | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 14-inch FHD (1,920 x
whir loudly under loadLimited upgrade optionsIt may have an edgy name, and you may not be able to stick a bigger hard drive in it later, but
the Razer Blade is built for stamina and, obviously, high quality graphics
On top of featuring a battery life over 7 hours and 30 minutes, it can handle up to 4K Ultra-HD gaming with the help of a Razer Core V2
external graphics box and a spare monitor
Or, you could opt in for the more recently added integrated 4K display option
Asus ROG Strix GL502It's hard not to love a gaming laptop this good CPU: Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 - 1070 | RAM:
16GB DDR4 | Screen: 15.6-inch full HD 1,920 x 1,080 IPS | Storage: 128GB - 256GB SSD, 1TB HDDRocks Full HD gamingDeliciously vibrant
screenMiddling battery lifeThe Asus Strix GL502 may not boast the most innovative design, swapping out the usual black and red color scheme
for one that makes it feel like Halloween year-round
But, it's undoubtedly one of the best when it comes to gaming in 1080p
In fact, we were able to crank the settings all the way up in Overwatch without taking a hit below 60fps
The battery life is janky, sure, but the screen, performance and onboard sound system more than make up for it.Read the full review: Asus
hinge-forward designUnexpectedly denseShort battery lifeUnlike most laptops its size, the Alienware 13 R3 bears a hinge-forward design
By moving the heat sinks behind the screen, the chassis is allowed to be thinner, at 0.81-inch (0.22cm)
Measuring in at only 0.88 inches thick with the option between a 17-inch 1080p display running at 120Hz or a G-Sync-laden 4K touchscreen,
15.6-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) IPS wide-viewing angle display | Storage: 1TB HDD, 256GB SSDAffordable priceExcellent keyboard and
touchpadBelow average battery lifeUnderwhelming speakers and displayFor less than a grand and a half, you might not think it, but the
Gigabyte SabrePro 15 is a bargain
to run triple-A games beyond medium settings
That goes without mentioning the fantastic RGB keyboard and Microsoft Precision Touchpad.Read the full review: Gigabyte SabrePro 15This
product is only available in the US and UK at the time of this writing
That seems to be changing with the Alienware 17 R4, which bears so many different customization options when it comes to specs that you can
practically name your own price
only real qualm with the Alienware 17 R4 is a disappointing battery life.Read the full review: Alienware 17 R49
Asus ROG G703Welcome to the big leagues, gamersCPU: Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB GDDR5X) | RAM: 32GB DDR4 |
Screen: 17.3-inch, FHD (1,920 x 1,080) non-touch IPS | Storage: 512GB SSD, 1TB HDDSuperb performance throughoutRock-solid designHeavy and
The Asus ROG G703, a hulking behemoth of a gaming laptop, takes the specs of a desktop PC and only ever so slightly squishes them down into
a package that can more or less be taken anywhere
15.6-inch, FHD (1,920 x 1,080) LCD anti-glare | Storage: 512GB SSDStrong performance for priceAmazing battery lifeA little pricey for the
hardwareSerious touchpad problemsFor those uninitiated, there are few names in gaming hardware as positively recognized as Gigabyte
The Aero 15X is further proof that all the credit is well deserved
as an Ultrabook.Read the full review:Gigabyte Aero 15XThis product is only available in the US and Australia at the time of this writing
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