You don't even need to tell us what happened when you told your friends that you want to buy a gaming laptop. Their inner elitist got the best of them, and bashed you for not just building an outright gaming desktop. But we get you. Building a gaming PC takes knowledge and dexterity that you just don't have or care to develop.
That's where the gaming laptop shines, as a fast lane to PC gaming. No need to build a case or even buy a monitor. Of course, that convenience usually comes with a hefty price tag. Most vendors start their asking prices at around $1,400 (about £901, AU$1,894) for 13 and 14-inch products, whereas the biggest and beefiest 17 and 18-inch models can skyrocket upwards of $3,000 (around £1,931, AU$4,059).
If you're ready to accept that a gaming laptop will almost never be as affordable or offer the same level of performance as a comparably-priced gaming desktop, then your decision is already made. But again, the gaming notebook is a device of convenience and portability over raw power. Without further ado, here are our favorite gaming laptops that we've reviewed thus far.
⇒ Reviewed base on Tech Radar's
1. Origin EON15-X
A desktop-grade CPU in an unbeatable gaming laptop
Spesification :
CPU: 4GHz Intel Core i7-4790K | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 980M (8GB GDDR5 RAM), Intel HD Graphics 4600 | RAM: 8GB | Screen: 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080 LED Backlit Matte Display | Storage: 240GB SSD; 1TB HDD (5,400 rpm) | Connectivity: Intel PRO Wireless AC 7265 + Bluetooth Wireless LAN Combo | Camera: 2MP Video Camera | Weight: 7.5 pounds | Dimensions: 15.2 x 10.31 x 1.40 inches (W x D x H)
Plus & Minus :
√ Great value
√ Desktop-grade performance
− Razor thin viewing angles
Description :
Origin EON15-X is a real head turner. It packs a desktop processor into a fairly compact 15.6-inch laptop that, while smaller, offers even more performance compared to other, bigger hardcore gaming rigs. This extra CPU power is handy for users who need to edit video and other processor intensive tasks that a mobile chip can't handle. You'll also get an extra kick of performance in no matter what game you're running. This machine is definitely worth consideration over all others.
2. Aorus X3 Plus v3
A slim and light gaming machine
Spesification :
Plus & Minus :
√ Highly portable
√ Blazing performance
√ Trackpad is a weak link
− 4K screen makes text tricky to read
Description :
High-res gaming machines are a tough nut to crack whether you have a baller PC tower and even more so with portable laptops. So it comes as a pleasant surprise to see the Gigabyte build out the Aorus X3 Plus v3 as a machine that can fly even with a 4K screen in tow. This 14-inch gaming laptop can pull off this feat largely thanks to its beefy video card and dual SSDs. The Aorus X3 handles the latest graphics-heavy games such as Elite Dangerous with ease at 60 fps even in the most frantic space combat.
3. MSI GT80 Titan
An outrageously sized and powerful gaming laptop
Spesification :
Plus & Minus :
√ Authentic mechanical keyboard
√ Easily upgraded
− H-E-A-V-Y
− Impossible to use on your lap
Description :
The MSI GT80 Titan goes above and beyond to give gamers a desktop experience in a notebook with a complement of high-performance parts to a built-in mechanical keyboard. However, weighing in at nearly 10 pounds and measuring roughly two-inches thick, this laptop is seriously pushing the limits of what you can call portable. For all the strain it'll put on your back and wallet, though, this 18.4-inch gaming laptop absolutely plow through almost any graphically intense game you try to run. This gaming behemoth proved to be a monster with the best in class mobile GPUs so we can't even fathom what it could do with a Nvidia GTX 980.
4. Gigabyte P55K v4
An excellent gaming laptop for budget-conscious players
Spesification :
Spesification :
CPU: 2.7GHz Intel Core i7-5700HQ | Graphics:Nvidia Geforce GTX 965M; Intel HD Graphics 5600 | RAM: 8GB | Screen: 15.6-inch full HD 1,920 x 1,080 LCD | Storage: 128GB SSD, 1TB HDD | Connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 | Camera: HD webcam | Weight: 5.51 pounds | Dimensions: 14.96 x 10.59 x 1.34-inches
Plus & Minus :
√ Speedy performance
√ Great virtual surround
− Large screen bezels
− Average battery life
Description :
If you're looking to jump into PC gaming on a budget, the Gigabyte P55K v4 offers plenty of performance without breaking the bank. For the same price as the new 12-inch Apple MacBook you get a super-speedy Intel Core i7 processor with discrete graphics to boot. There's enough power on tap to easily surpass the 60 fps holy grail in almost any game so long as you knock your settings a peg or two below Ultra. To top it off P55K v4 features a great, colorful IPS screen and an immersive Dolby Digital Plus Home Theatre sound system to make this one of the nicest self-contained gaming platforms we've ever reviewed.
5. Alienware 17 (2015)
The Alienware 17 is an impressive refinement for this series of gaming laptops
Spesification :
CPU: 2.5GHz Intel Core i7-4710HQ | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 980M (4GB GDDR5 RAM), Intel HD Graphics 4600 | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 17.3 inch, 1,920 x 1,080 IPS anti-glare display | Storage: 256 GB M.2 SATA SSD + 1TB HDD (7,200 rpm) | Connectivity: Killer 1525 802.11ac 2x2 WiFi + Bluetooth 4.1 | Camera: 2MP Full HD webcam | Weight: 8.33 pounds (3.78 kg) | Dimensions: 16.93 x 11.49 x 1.35 inches (W x D x H)
Spesification :
Plus & Minus :
√ Flexible desktop mode
√ Excellent large screen
− Still quite expensive
− Slightly bottlenecked Amplifier performance
Description :
The Alienware 17 is one of those few outrageously priced gaming laptops that's actually worth it. The notebook is a fully capable gaming machine on its own, but with the added power of desktop graphics through the GPU Amplifier it can play almost any game on Ultra settings.If you're looking for something smaller, the Alienware 13 also works with the optional GPU box.
