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The market is filled with gaming laptop options with different specifications to cater to the needs of a massive consumer community. The products range from devices comparable to desktop rigs to decent options just enough to satiate gamers. This wide variety has enabled users to enjoy a market with competitive price tags.
Giants like Asus, Acer, Dell, MSI, and Lenovo bring out new gaming laptop models annually. The revisions aim to fix previous quirks and refresh the models with newer hardware. However, the quality and performance of such devices tend to differ even when packaged with the same specs.
Let us look at the best gaming laptops designed to be truly mobile.
Note: The choices are subjective and reflect the opinion of the author.
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Laptops were designed to be carried alongside people and enable quick setup access wherever necessary. Several companies capitalized on the inability of desktops to be mobile and presented a carry-around solution that could pack similar performances.
The industry has evolved and introduced high-performance hardware on laptops to enable users to enjoy a smooth gaming experience. While the addition of such hardware presented weight challenges, some gaming laptops were able to provide the best of both worlds.
5) ASUS Zenbook 14 ($628.88)
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is one of the latest products which can balance entertainment with work. It is a lightweight device with a 14-inch 1080p screen, and an Nvidia MX450 dedicated graphics card. It also packs a Ryzen 5 5500U processor and a six core 12 threaded CPU to provide 60 frames per second (FPS) gaming on 1080p resolution.
The gaming laptop can run popular titles like Valorant, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and Fortnite at a stable frame rate and handle a heavy workload.
4) HP Victus 15 ($649.99)
The HP Victus 15 is a competitive choice for a day-to-day office companion capable of gaming. It weighs slightly over 2 kg and features an Intel Core i5 12450H paired with the Nvidia GTX 1650. The display panel is 15 inches and is a decent 1080p output source for gaming and work environments.
It can cruise through multiplayer titles like Valorant, Apex Legends, and Fortnite at low and medium 1080p settings with a constant 100 FPS and above.
3) MSI GV15 ($750.00)
The MSI GV15 boasts a 15.6-inch display panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate. The device has an Intel Core i5-11400H and a dedicated Nvidia GTX 1650 graphics card. The processor is of last-generation architecture, but the build suffers no bottlenecks and can output excellent performance for the price. The high refresh rate will allow players to experience smooth gameplay throughout different games.
It can handle most recent titles at medium 1080p settings and maintain frame rates of 100 and above.
2) Acer Nitro 5 ($777.00)
The Acer Nitro series has been synonymous with budget gaming and outstanding performance in most games. The Acer Nitro 5 features an Intel Core i7-11800H paired with Nvidia RTX 3050TI. The processor and graphics card are great for smoothly running popular titles and providing them on the 144 Hz IPS display panel.
It is a robust device that can take on core-intensive workloads alongside showcasing competitive gaming performance.
1) Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 ($899.99)
Lenovo peaked in the high-end gaming laptop market with its Legion series. However, the company has released several sturdy and economical options as well. The Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 features a Ryzen 6600H, Nvidia RTX 3050, and a 120 Hz refresh rate display panel. It is a comparatively heavier laptop but also has a massive performance boost.
The device can run titles like Valorant, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, and Fortnite while easily maintaining frame rates above 100.
The prices mentioned on the list are not absolute and are subject to change. Players can opt for better devices and compare in the required budget. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda for the latest updates and more comparison articles.
