Find the gaming notebook that fits your lifestyle and budget.
Gaming laptops have grown immensely in popularity over the past couple of years. With the market currently brimming with options that span from ultra-compact 12.5-inch machines, all the way to monsters with 18-inch screen and mechanical keyboard, we've rounded up 10 rigs worth your attention.
Razer Blade
from $2,000, amazon.com
The Razer Blade is a gaming powerhouse packed into a compact all-metal laptop body with a cool matte black finish. It features a powerful Intel Core i7 CPU, excellent 14-inch IGZO display with a resolution of 3,200 by 1,800 pixels, fast memory, and a gaming-grade keyboard. Despite its desktop-worthy specs, the Razer Blade is less than three-quarters of an inch thick.
Razer Blade Stealth
from $1,400, amazon.com
The Razer Blade Stealth is a gorgeous gaming laptop with a machined-aluminum chassis, stunning 12.5-inch 4K display, powerful Intel Core i7 CPU, and a backlit keyboard with customizable RGB lighting. Razer will soon launch an optional external graphics card enclosure for the device as well, thus giving gamers the chance of future performance upgrades.
Dell Inspiron i7559-763BLK
$800, amazon.com
Dell i7559-763BLK by Dell is a solid entry-level gaming notebook with a sixth-generation Intel Core i5 CPU, powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4GB GDDR5 graphics card, 15.6-inch 1080p display, and speedy 256GB solid-state drive. An excellent set of connectivity features and its lightweight build make it a highly attractive sub-$1,000 entry.
Alienware 13
$900, dell.com
The Alienware 13 R2 by Dell is one of the most compact gaming notebooks around. It features an Intel Core i5 CPU, HD display, 4GB of RAM, and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960Mgraphics card. Definitely not the most powerful gaming notebook for the money, but incredibly compact and lightweight.
MSI GT80S TITAN
$2,799, amazon.com
The MSI GT80S TITAN has an 18.4-inch 1080p display and a mechanical (!) keyboard, so it's comically big. The device's size results in massive specs, headed by Intel Core i7 CPU, two NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M video cards, two storage drives, and a quartet of Dynaudio speakers with a subwoofer, among others. Connectivity options are abundant as well, making the TITAN a solid choice for serious gamers.
Alienware 15
from $1,069, amazon.com
The Alienware 15 gaming notebook by Dell is available in various hardware configurations. The entry-level option packs an Intel Core i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 15.6-inch 1080p display. Top-spec models offer 4K screen, Core i7 CPU, and 16GB of RAM. All models feature NVIDIA graphics cards. Solid build quality and attractive design make the Alienware 15 a solid competitor in its class.
ASUS ROG G752 Series
from $1,649, amazon.com
The ROG G752 gaming PC by ASUS features powerful CPU and graphics chips by Intel and NVIDIA, massive 17.3-inch 1080p display, and a kitchen sink full of connectivity options. Not exactly portable by today's standards, but it will provide console-grade gaming and desktop power anywhere you take it. Various hardware configurations are available.
Origin PC EVO15-S
from $2,220, originpc.com
The EVO15-S by Origin PC is a sleek high-end gaming machine that can be tailor made to the buyer's exact taste. Hardware options for the rig include sixth-generation Intel processors, a choice of 15.6-inch display with 1080p or 4K resolution, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M graphics. Additionally, Origin PC offers plenty of visual customization options that include a metallic paint job, laser etching, and even custom prints.
Lenovo Ideapad Y700
$1,049, amazon.com
The 17.3-inch Lenovo Ideapad Y700 delivers a large-screen video gaming experience on the cheap. Its specs include Intel Core i7 CPU, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. The notebook also delivers a solid sonic experience thanks to speakers tuned by JBL.
ASUS ROG GL552 Series
from $978, amazon.com
The ASUS ROG GL552 Series of gaming notebooks feature an attractive design, 15.6-inch 1080p displays, and a rich set of connectivity options, including a USB Type-C port. Key hardware options include Intel Core i7 CPU, a choice of NVIDIA graphics, and a choice between hard drive-only, or HDD/SSD combo. We recommend the latter.
Maingear Nomad VR
As its name suggests, the Maingear Nomad VR has been designed to power premiumvirtual reality headsets, such as Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. The device has customizable hardware, though every configuration features a massive 17.3-inch 1080p display and a powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 graphics card tuned for VR.
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