Buying a laptop these days can be tricky. There are so many options, trade offs, and vast price differences, and it can be very daunting.
Although, in 2019, the amount of computing power we can fit in a laptop for such a reasonable price is astounding, and there are plenty of great options to choose from.
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The main criteria when looking for a gaming laptop are:
● Size
● Speed
● Storage
● Weight
● Price
Price can be a very limiting factor, but there are some surprisingly good laptops out there for < $1000
Best High-End Laptop: Razer Blade 15
This is the perfect high-end laptop. Light, quiet and, very fast, and it even features a 144HZ screen! The laptops design, as opposed to most these days, is sleek and elegant, and looks sturdier and better made than its competitors. An i7-8750HQ is cutting edge, and is suitable to run almost every game today, and even do CPU intensive tasks such as rendering. The device is packing an RTX 2080, which is the fastest gaming GPU on the market today. This thing is a beast. Although, you will be paying a pretty penny, because this laptop will run you about $2800.
Best Bang for Your Buck: Dell G7 15
Dell has always been a strong competitor in the gaming laptop market, but they stepped up their game with the Dell G7 15. The specs of this laptop, which packs an i7-8750H and a GTX 1060, are comparable to laptops twice its price. Considering the G7 only comes in at $1200, it’s definitely the budget laptop to beat for 2019.
Best Lightweight Laptop: ASUS ROG Zephyrus S
If you’re going to be using your laptop for work or school, lightness is a must-have. Trust me, from experience, lugging around a heavy laptop isn’t fun, and pulling out a six pound laptop doesn’t look great at business meetings. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus has outstanding specs, in a well built and 4.5lb chassis.
Best Performance: Alienware Area 51M
If you’re a professional and need the best performance, the Area 51M is for you. Having a portable yet capable laptop is incredibly important if you need to quickly set up a mobile workstation. There are a whole range of specs you can choose from, starting at $2000 and soaring up to over $5000.
Best Jack of All Trades: Acer Predator Triton 500
The Triton 500 does everything well. Nice design, lightweight, powerful, and affordable, make it a very reasonable option. This $1800 laptop holds a 2060 and i7-8750H, so it can easily run most triple A games.
With a plethora of great options, choosing the right laptop can be a stressful choice, although most laptops today will get the job done.
