Traditional PCs serve as a better choice when it comes to gaming. However, things have changed so much in recent years as gaming laptops have started to gain their popularity on the market. Big brands like Asus, Acer, or Dell are shifting their focus on gaming laptop lineup to drive more profit. Gaming laptops have been on the market in recent years, but they are no longer a heavy piece of hardware. Gaming laptops are very different from what they were in the past as they are thinner and more portable. Imagine that you can bring your gaming laptop everywhere and join gaming sessions with your friends. Cool, isn’t it?
When it comes to pricing, gaming laptops are not cheap out there as it starts at $800 in the US. Of course, pricing may vary depending on specifications. However, a gaming laptop with top-tier specifications like Intel’s Core I7 processor, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, or 16GB of RAM costs more than $1000. In exchange, you can play almost all heavy-graphics games at Ultra settings. If you are planning to buy a new gaming laptop, then we are here to help. In the section below, we have created a list of the best gaming laptops you can buy in 2018.
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MSI GS65 Stealth
MSI is one of the biggest names in the gaming industry. The Taiwanese firm provides a wide range of gaming products ranging from graphics cards and motherboards to desktops and laptops. MSI has been busy expanding its business in recent years to boost sales performance. MSI-branded gaming laptops have been on the market for years and were previously targeted at the premium segment. However, the Taiwanese firm has begun providing mid-range gaming laptops to attract more customers and compete with Asus and Dell.
The Taiwanese company recently introduced MSI GS65 Stealth, a stunning gaming laptop we have been craving for. Indeed, the MSI GS65 Stealth is among the best gaming laptops you can buy right now on the market. What sets it apart from other rivals out there lies in its attractive, gorgeous design. Specifically, the MSI GS65 Stealth is the most beautiful gaming laptop we have ever seen in recent years. MSI brings the black aluminum frame to the laptop while adding immense power under the hood. The GS65 Stealth is super thin and light as it measures 17.53mm and weighs just 1.88kg. The laptop fits perfectly in your backpack and won’t weigh you down, which is pretty impressive seeing that it is packed with NVidia Max-Q GTX 1070 graphics card and Intel Core i7 processor under the hood.
When it comes to performance, the GS65 Stealth can handle all your gaming sessions and heavy work you throw at it. During our test, the laptop can handle heavy-graphics games like Battlefield 5 or Shadows of the Tomb Raider with the high preset. However, the GS65 Stealth is not cheap out there as it starts at $1788 in the US. If you are looking for a powerful gaming laptop with stunning design, the GS65 Stealth should be your perfect choice.
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Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501
Asus and MSI have been in intense competition for years. Asus has its own gaming laptop lineup called ROG. In reality, the ROG series of gaming laptops is a great success on the market, with millions of units sold. The Taiwanese firm recently debuted a new ROG gaming laptop dubbed ROG Zephyrus GX501. Basically, the ROG Zephyrus GX501 is Asus’s answer to the MSI GS65 Stealth gaming laptop. Just like its main rival, the ROG Zephyrus GX501 is super thin and light. Besides, the GX501 is slimmer than traditional laptops out there mainly thanks to its brushed aluminum finish.
When it comes to performance, the laptop delivers a great power to handle all your gaming sessions, thanks to its Max-Q GTX 1080 graphics card. Despite the Max-Q designed processors run at a lower wattage and clock speed, it offers an impressive performance. However, the GX501 offers only 2 hours of battery life, which is a little bit disappointing. If you are planning to play video games for long periods of time, then make sure you keep your laptop plugged in.
When it comes to pricing, the GX501 is not cheap as it sets you back around $2,699 for the highest-end version, which is more expensive than the MSI GS65 Stealth. This makes sense seeing that the device is powered by an NVidia GTX 1080.
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Razer Blade (2018)
Razer Blade-branded gaming laptops are not new out there as they have been on the market for years. Razer Blade lineup has come a long way and now becomes an integral part of the gaming industry. Razer has been improving its gaming laptops since the launch day in an attempt to grab its own market ground. This year, the Singaporean firm announced a refresh to its Blade lineup of gaming laptops after months of leaks and rumors.
The 2018 Razer Blade is one of the most beautiful gaming laptops we have ever seen on the market. Specifically, the laptop retains what we have loved about the Razor Blade in recent years, with all black, unibody aluminum shell, which offers a premium look. In terms of performance, the 2018 Razer Blade is a beast as it is powered by the GTX 1070 graphics card. All games run smoothly on the Razor Blade. Besides, you can render images or videos in 4K resolution with the Blade.
These are the 3 best gaming laptops you can buy right now in 2018. If you have got a favorite, then let us know in the comments below.
