INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Super-fast gaming performance doesn't mean sacrificing space to a giant desktop computer and monitor
The most powerful laptops available today pack incredible performance into a surprisingly neat package.Many of these super-powerful laptops
Any of these portables will make light work of video editing, 3D rendering, and other demanding tasks
They're a great choice for VR too, with enough grunt to power the latest virtual reality headsets.It's worth bearing in mind that the
Alienware 17 R5Enormous power courtesy of an 8th-gen Intel i9 processorCPU: Intel Core i9-8950HK | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB
GDDR5X VRAM) | RAM: 32GB | Screen: 17.3-inch QHD (2,560 x 1,440)144Hz | Storage: 246GB PCIe M.2 SSD, 1TB 7,200RPM HDDLightning fastHuge hard
driveStunning displayExtremely heavyThis monster of a laptop is designed to deliver blistering performance
MSI GS65 StealthEnjoy blistering speed without compromising on looksCPU: 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) anti-glare, wide-view 144Hz panel | Storage: 512GB M.2 SSDSuperb
performanceStylish designPoor internal speakersThe MSI GS65 Stealth isn't just astonishingly fast - it also looks amazing, with much more
subtle styling than most high-end gaming laptops
It's razor-thin too, which is unusual for a machine sporting such powerful components.Its screen is incredibly bright and vivid, with
support for 100% of Adobe RGB standards; ideal for graphic designers
The GS65 Stealth's somewhat tinny internal speakers don't do games justice, but add a decent set of headphones and you'll enjoy audio to
match the stunning visuals.Read the full review3
Acer Predator Helios 300A powerful, fast gaming laptop that's surprisingly affordableCPU: Intel Core i7-8750H (hexa core 2.2GHz) |
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 + Intel UHD Graphics 630 | RAM: 16GB DDR4 | Screen: 15.6-inch, Full HD | Storage: 256GB SSD, 1TB
HDDReasonably pricedFast performanceRather loud fansThere's no escaping the fact that super fast laptops don't come cheap, but the Acer
Predator Helios 300 is surprisingly affordable for such a powerful device
Its six-core Intel Core i7 processor will handle games and creative tasks with easeIts 256GB SSD is supplemented by a 1TB HDD, which is
ideal if you're planning to download your whole Steam library
Acer's Aeroblade 3D fans are a little on the noisy side and the sound from the built-in speakers isn't the best, but again, these are
issues that can be remedied by the right gaming headset
This is a superb laptop for the price.Read the full review4
designImpressive performanceIntegrated graphicsIf you're looking for a super fast laptop that's light enough to carry every day, the Dell
It might not have quite the same raw power as a top-end gaming laptop, but it still delivers extremely impressive performance while
maintaining a more practical size and weight.The Dell XPS 13 is available with up to 1TB of storage for hefty media files, though the lack
of a discrete graphics card means it's not the best choice if you're looking for a laptop primarily for games.Read the full review5
Apple Macbook Pro with Touch Bar 13-inch 2018A stunning laptop that's perfect for video editing and design workCPU: Quad-core Intel Core
SSDSuperb display with wide colour gamutCustomizable touchbar for faster workflowSupports HVEC video encodingNot made for gamersApple's
hardware is a top choice for designers the world over, and this year's Macbook Pro is its fastest, most powerful laptop to date
It looks stunning as ever, and is specced for even the most demanding tasks, including resource-intensive HEVC video encoding, which would
