Best Top Gaming Laptops
MSI GT83 Titan 8RG
At the top of the list is a monstrous-sized laptop with a mechanical keyboard unit. The plastic top cover, curved on the sides, is the back of the 18.4-inch display that supports True Color technology. Huge air intakes are located at the rear end of the device on either side of the connector panel. As an acoustic system, manufacturers used 4-channel sound output using Dynaudio technologies. The Thunderbolt port allows you to connect an external monitor with 4K resolution, as the data transfer rate is 40 Gbps. To save battery power, you can use the SHIFT function of switching laptop operating modes. Cooling this monster is not easy, so three high-speed coolers and an effective heat-conducting pipe system are hidden inside the case.
Advantages:
- Central processor type Core i7 with a base frequency of 2.6 GHz per core.
- 64 GB of RAM and 1.5 TB of hard drive space.
- GTX1080 video card with 8 GB GDDR5X memory.
- Full keyboard with Cherry MX mechanical switches.
- Pre-installed Windows 10 system.
Flaws:
- Large dimensions of the case and, accordingly, its weight (5.5 kg).
- Weak indicators of autonomy.
- The issue price is more than 300 thousand rubles.
HP OMEN X 17-ap006ur
A representative of the line of top-end devices with a powerful discrete video chip for graphics processing. There is a Core i7 with an effective operating frequency of 2.9 GHz and 32 GB of memory, overclocked to 2800 MHz. The body is made of metal with a matte finish. A mechanical keyboard coupled with a touchpad is used as a control unit. The keys are backlit. The 17-inch display with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels is built as an IPS matrix, that is, it has good viewing angles. The device can connect to the Internet via the Wi-Fi 802.11ac wireless interface or directly via a gigabit LAN port. The connector panel contains all the outputs necessary for operation, including two Thunderbolt sockets.
Advantages:
- One of the most powerful 10-series GTX graphics cards
- NVMe solid state drive with a capacity of 2 GB.
- Screen refresh rate – 120 Hz.
- High-quality acoustics from Bang & Olufsen.
Flaws:
- The stated battery life is about 5.5 hours in medium load mode.
- The weight of the device is 4.5 kg.
- The cost of the device is 290 thousand rubles.
Acer Predator Helios 500
A relatively cheap laptop with a GTX 1070 graphics core. 8 GB of video memory and a multi-core Core i9 processor from the Coffee Lake family provide adequate performance in games and programs related to the processing of three-dimensional scenes. The slightly bluish matte body is equipped with ventilation holes located at the bottom and a built-in subwoofer for accurate bass reproduction. Rubberized feet give the laptop stability on a smooth surface. The display uses a 17.3-inch matrix with Full HD image resolution. The keyboard has a numeric keypad and an unusual arrangement of arrows, it is membrane-based and makes virtually no noise during operation. The kit is sold for 249 thousand rubles.
Advantages:
- 64 GB of RAM.
- The cooling system does its job perfectly (about 70 degrees under heavy load on the processor and video card).
- Easy installation of additional storage.
Flaws:
- Wide screen frames.
- Poor quality video camera.
- Mediocre indicator of autonomy.
- No card reader.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GX-EV019T
A thin laptop with an already recognizable body design, capable of a lot in modern games and online projects. The strict lines of the dark case and the not very prominent company logo on the lid are a tribute to style and fashion, which has become popular thanks to developers from Apple. The 17.3-inch diagonal Full HD screen with a matte surface has thin frames around the perimeter and excellent picture contrast. Due to tight hinges, the display cover opens approximately 130 degrees. At the same time, the laptop itself is slightly raised above the table due to the protrusions, which gives the cooling system an additional area to capture cool air. The black scissor-type keyboard is shifted closer to the user and is supplemented on the right with a small touchpad. An interesting feature is the analog wheel, with which you can adjust the volume level of the speakers.
Advantages:
- High quality materials and workmanship of the case.
- i7 processor with a base load core frequency of 2.2 GHz.
- Strong performance RTX graphics card.
- Up to 24 GB DDR4 memory and 512 GB built-in SSD storage.
Flaws:
- Price that hits the wallet (209,000 rubles).
- Autonomy in active mode.
Lenovo Legion Y920
A design solution created specifically for lovers of attractive shapes and powerful filling. The work area features a keyboard with mechanical keys and RGB backlighting, and a red insert is placed between it and the display. The same color can also be seen on the rim of the functional touchpad. The bottom part is equipped with 9 large holes with perforated mesh, allowing the cooling system to receive cool air. The IPS matrix gives the 17.3-inch panel bright colors and good viewing angles. It is especially worth noting the detailed sound of the built-in acoustics from the famous company JBL. The disk subsystem contains a solid-state drive and a HDD operating at standard speeds. The cost of this model is 159,000 rubles, which is not the most affordable solution in the ranking of gaming laptops with 10th generation video cards.
Advantages:
- Excellent key travel thanks to Cherry MX switches.
- Quad-core CPU and 64 GB of RAM.
- Discrete video card GTX 1070.
Flaws:
- Large frames around the edges of the display.
- In Turbo mode, coolers make a lot of noise.
- Low battery charge.
Alienware 17 R4
A 17-inch gaming laptop from real experts in interesting design solutions. Although in this case the producers tried to rely on minimalism. The matte metal body (magnesium alloy plus anodized aluminum) has a special coating in the working area that prevents fingerprints from appearing on the surface. The removal of hot air jets is carried out through a dedicated unit located behind the monitor. At the same time, some of the outputs are moved to the rear, which users really like, judging by reviews of portable equipment. Productive part of the device: Core i7 CPU with 4 cores, 2 RAM strips of 16 GB, GeForce GTX 1060. The keyboard with a numeric keypad and a semi-matte surface of the keys is illuminated in the dark. The declared cost varies within 100 thousand rubles. We can say that this is a budget option for a gaming laptop.
Advantages:
- IPS matrix with a resolution of 1920 by 1080.
- The maximum tilt angle of the top cover is slightly less than 180 degrees.
- Reliable metal hinges, high-quality assembly.
- Great opportunities for upgrading the disk system.
Flaws:
- Thick display frames.
- A unique new design.
- Large body dimensions.
When choosing a suitable computer for gaming, you should listen to the opinions of real users, as they have something to advise regarding the operation of this type of equipment.
Powerful gaming laptops in 2021
Here is a list of the most expensive gaming laptops, whose prices can reach above 100,000 rubles. Here the characteristics are such that they will last for decades. The main highlight is the six-core Intel Core i7-10750H processor. But regarding the video card, the list includes the RTX 2070 and RTX 2080, which will clearly handle the games at high settings. You will be guaranteed a high FPS.
Laptop MSI GS66 Stealth
The winner of the best gaming laptops of 2021 includes the MSI GS66 Stealth laptop with a 2070 Super Max-Q graphics card (or RTX 3070) and an i7 10875H processor. The configuration is simply divine, the cooling is like on an amusement ride, but the fairy tale does not end there - a 15.6-inch screen with a screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, which allows you to enjoy a rich and smooth picture, this is especially noticeable when playing shooters. Unfortunately, the battery does not last long, so you, alas, will not be able to do without power.
Laptop Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52
If you want a stylish, productive laptop, then you will have at your disposal a six-core Intel Core i7 10875H processor (currently considered the fastest processor in the world), the best RTX 2080 Super video card with 8 gigabytes of video memory. This powerful laptop has 32 GB of RAM, which is a very serious device. If you are not afraid of the distance from the outlet, then you have nothing to fear, since the battery capacity is 5399 mAh, which is enough for several hours of active work. The device weighs almost five kilograms, so it is advisable to use it at home. There are all the necessary ports: USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.1, USB Type-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, RJ-45, Thunderbolt 3/USB-C, microphone and headphone input.
Laptop ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701
Gamers prefer the most powerful hardware. This selection includes this top-end laptop from ASUS, designed to conquer the heights of the gaming industry. The laptop model has a 17.3-inch display, showing gorgeous images in high quality resolution, as well as 300 Hz. The specifications of this laptop are not simple. Here for you is assembled a hellish Intel Core i7 10875H processor with an incredibly large number of cores (8). This is the number of cores that brings us closer to the rating of the best gaming laptops of 2021. Built-in RAM 16 GB expandable up to 32 GB. Owners of this laptop will purchase an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q video card with 8 GB DDR6. It boasts a memory capacity of as much as 1 TB (SSD).
