BEST DEALS ON GAMING LAPTOPS:
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MSI GP65 10SEK 15.6″ Gaming Laptop — $1,399.99
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Razer Blade 15 Base Gaming Laptop 2020 — $1,099.99
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Alienware m15 15.6 inch FHD Gaming Laptop — $1,689.98
PC gaming is said by many to be the best way to play video games. In a lot of ways, that’s true — high-end gaming computers pack more graphical and processing power than any home console does, and they offer a level of freedom in terms of customization and game choice that you’re just not going to find anywhere else. But when it comes down to it, starting your foray into PC gaming can be extremely complicated, especially when you’re new to all of this. Read more…
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BEST OVERALL
Razer Blade 15 Advanced
The Razer Blade 15 is like the Apple MacBook Pro of gaming laptops — sleek, powerful, and cutting edge.
- CPU: 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10875H
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 1TB SSD
- Display: 15.6 inches, 4K OLED
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BEST BUDGET-FRIENDLY AMD-POWERED LAPTOP
Asus TUF Gaming A15
The Asus TUF Gaming A15 is the best AMD powered laptop that you'll find at this price point, especially when paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU.
- CPU: AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen 7
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Display: 15.6 inches, 1080p
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BEST HIGH-END AMD-POWERED LAPTOP
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
Looking for a balance between style and substance? You've found it. The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is truly a pint-sized powerhouse.
- CPU: AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen 9
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 1TB SSD
- Display: 14 inches, 1080p
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BEST LIGHTWEIGHT GAMING LAPTOP
MSI GF63 Thin
Speedy and packing good components for the price, the MSI GF63 Thin gaming laptop makes for an ideal device to travel with.
- CPU: Intel Core i5-8300H
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 256GB SSD
- Display: 15.6 inches, 1080p
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BEST BUDGET PICK
Acer Nitro 5
If you're looking to spend the least money possible on your gaming laptop without buying an absolute clunker, the Acer Nitro 5 will satisfy on all counts.
- CPU: Intel 10th Generation Core i5
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 256GB SSD
- Display: 15.6-inches, 1080p
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BEST FOR CUSTOMIZATION
Alienware m15 R3
You could go for the base version of the m15 R3 and still have a great gaming laptop on your hands, but where it really shines is in its customization opportunities.
- CPU: 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10750H
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Display: 15.6 inches, 1080p
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BEST PERFORMANCE FOR THE MONEY
Dell G5 15
The Dell G5 15 gaming laptop prioritizes raw performance over fancy features, which becomes totally worthwhile at such a low price.
- CPU: 10th Generation Intel Core i5-10300H
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 256GB SSD
- Display: 15.6 inches, 1080p
