Choosing a gaming laptop can be very difficult. With so many options out there, it’s not always easy to find the best one.
In this article, we will look at 7 of the best gaming laptops available in the market this year in terms of price, performance, battery life, and some special features.
So if you are interested in knowing which gaming laptops are gaming beast, or how you can make an informed decision on which laptop to choose, keep reading.
Now let’s get started.
Acer Predator Helios 300
One of the benefits of gaming on the go in the modern era is that powerful components are now far more affordable. And that means new laptops with affordable price tags that are still able to run almost any game from your Steam Library and beyond.
With the Acer Predator Helios 300, you’re getting Intel core i7 Processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU, and a lovely 15.6 inch full HD display to keep your PC gaming hunger sated and with a price tag of about Rs. 1,28,000 (Price may change ). Measuring 10 x 14.2 inches, the Acer Predator Helios 300 delivers excellent value by performing and price.
On the budget performance and battery life analysis, Acer Predator Helios 300 is very budget-friendly with a price tag of about Rs.1,28,000 and bangs a score of 90. Performance-wise this laptop gives you good value for your gaming and we are rating it’s 65 with battery life lasting only for three hours 12 minutes under continuous web surfing on Wi-Fi. Considering its price and features, The Acer Predator Helios 300 is our best budget gaming laptop.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G 14 is dynamite in a small package measuring only 12.8 x 8.7 inches, this ASUS ROG Zephyrus G 14 extend the limits of gaming performance with its high-end computing power which include NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q GPU and 16GB of RAM both running on blazing-fast AMD Ryzen 940 900 CPU. And on top of that, this laptop has the best battery life on this list, it can go up to 11 hours of continuous browsing over Wi-Fi. Because of its high power, this great laptop can let you play games at the highest settings. Despite it being loud, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is a reliable 14-inch system with high-end graphics that rivals even some gaming desktops.
The pros are incredible CPU performance, a beautifully designed vibrant screen, the best battery life, and a thin and light gaming laptop.
And on the cons, it lacks a webcam and the fans can get loud. Asus ROG is not cheap, but it’s not pricey either. It seats on that sweet spot of great value and cost. And for that, we are getting at a budget score of 70. On the performance side, this is a deal-breaker in the gaming world, and that nets at a score of 90. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 leads the pack on battery life banging a score of 95 in this category. If you don’t mind the webcam and the noisy fan then you need to give this laptop a shot.
Lenovo Legion Y740
The Legion Y740 is quite simply a powerhouse. With some impressive muscle in the GPU department, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 it’s ready to run all your favorite PC games at ultra settings with barely any lag. Its 15.6-inch screen is a full HD screen and comes with a 144 hertz Nvidia G – Sync, so your games will look incredible wherever you’re playing, the build quality of the laptop is very premium.
The RGB backlit keyboard feels fantastic under the fingertips, whether you’re gaming or just typing out an email.
Some of the pros of this laptop are the build quality, the amazing 2017 RTX GPU from Nvidia, and configuration options.
The only con it has is poor battery life, it’s still very much a powerful and portable gaming machine. Just make sure you’ve packed a power cable if you’re playing away from home.
Dell’s Alienware gaming laptop line has established itself as among the very best in the market. But for 2021 it’s back and better than ever. The laptop’s performance is outstanding thanks to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super, 10th generation Intel Core i9 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage.
The 15.6 inches 4k OLED panel rated at 400 nits is utterly glorious with a perfect RGB color display with a measurement of 18.03 x 16.05 inches. Alienware 15 R3 features almost all the ports, including three USB-A sockets USB-C, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet, Thunderbolt, and micro SD to cover all your peripheral connection needs.
Some of the pros of this product include futuristic design, great build quality, and sublime round performance.
While the con is the 4k OLED panel, which is not optimal for gaming, on the budget performance and battery life analysis, at a price of over 2 lakhs, it’s a bit on the high side and not your average budget gaming laptop. Based on that we are giving it a score of 60. On performance, this laptop is a power house in all sense of the word and that’s a score of 80. The laptop has good battery life that can last up to four hours on continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi, hence bagging the score of 65 on battery life.
Another great budget laptop with a stellar performance. The Asus TUF A15 is a gaming laptop that will give you an awesome gaming experience without draining your pocket. Armed with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 TI, this Ryzen 4000 powered laptop will see you through all your 1080P gaming demands. Whether you play a lot of competitive eSports or need a rugged laptop, this one is a winner.
This incredibly versatile gaming laptop with impressive battery life makes an excellent choice for both gaming and office work.
Some of the pros of this laptop are great battery life, decent 144 hertz Full HD screen, new AMD processors, and a robust design and the con is just the noisy fan it is when stretched to maximum capacity. So if you are not bothered about the noise and want a good battery life with a decent performance you may consider this laptop on the budget performance and battery life analysis.
Its performance is unsurprisingly mid-range under this price and we are giving it a score of 55. This laptop will keep you going for a long time even if you forgot your power cable at home. This nets at a high score of 94 battery life.
MSI GS 66 Stealth
The GS 66 Stealth remains one of the best gaming laptops you can find. It’s a fantastic all-rounder that still packs a punch in terms of specs and design. It has the versatility of a notebook. And because it’s light and sturdy, it’s incredibly easy to just pop into your bag and carry around all day for whatever you need to use it for.
It has a sleek matte black aluminum body accentuated with the black MSI logo with a measurement of 15.08 x 10.24 inches and thin bezels. This is a heavy-weight laptop, packed with 10th generation Intel i9 Nvidia RTX 2080 Super Max Q, 32 GB memory, and 1 TB of a solid-state drive.
Other exciting features of this laptop include long battery life, a responsive touchpad, and a webcam that’s placed at the top of the screen.
The pros are its sleek and beautiful design long battery life. Its battery at 99.9-watt-hours is the highest an individual can legally carry in an aircraft. It also sports a 300-hertz screen refresh rate and a glass touchpad.
The cons are no SD card slot and weak audio.
The MSI GS 66 Stealth is not a cheap gaming laptop, so on the budget score we are getting at 55. Performance-wise, this is a monster with its GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max Q.
This machine can play any demanding game you throw at it and that bangs at a score of 90. It has long battery life thanks to the high wattage battery that will keep you running for over six hours and for that it scores 85 for battery life. If budget isn’t your top consideration, this gaming laptop is an excellent buy.
Razer Blade 15
And here comes the king of all. A 5-star gaming monster.
The new 2020 Razer Blade 15 model is on one of our favorite gaming laptops. It has the same beautiful aluminum body as its predecessor. This time it holds the latest graphics card from Nvidia namely the RTX Super Cards and the new Intel 10th Gen CPUs with a gaming-grade 300-hertz display which won’t hold back your hardware no matter what you’re playing. If you’re a competitive gamer, those extra hertz can even let you get a slight advantage over the competitors. It’s not much but when every millisecond counts, it can make all the difference.
Razer Blade 15, Measuring 13.98 x 0.78 inches, this monster is packed with a ton of features including the new 10th generation Intel Core i7 and up to NVIDIA GeForce, RTX 2080 Max Q. It is rare to find other gaming laptops offering these amazing specifications.
The 1080P display is perfect for high-speed gaming at this screen size, and though there is a 4k OLED option, it’s not recommended for this size of the display as it will not only be hard to see the benefit, but you sacrifice a lot of battery life.
The pros are extremely powerful performance, plenty of ports, great battery life, and a wide range of CPU and GPU options to choose from.
The cons are no AMD options, and the body is a fingerprint and dust magnet.
For the budget performance and battery life analysis.
The 2020 Razer Blade 15 we reviewed is not cheap, So on the budget score, we are giving it 50. Performance-wise this gaming beast is on another planet. With an array of CPU and GPU options to choose from the laptop offers an unrivaled excellent gaming experience and for that, we’re giving it the highest performance of 95. Battery life is far above average for a gaming laptop with 80-watt hours offering enough for five to six hours away from a power socket with mixed usage nets at a score of 85.
If you are ready to take your gaming experience to the next level, undoubtedly 2020 Razer Blade 15 is the ultimate gaming machine that will take you there.
