Best Gaming Laptops for 2018

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Last modified on October 19th, 2018 at 2:54 pm

Created on: January 7, 2018 Laptops

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Razer Blade (2018)

Best MacBook Pro Alternative

Editors’ Rating : 8.6 –
Design : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 8 – Battery : 7 –
The newly upgraded Razer Blade is the perfect laptop for creative pros or undercover gaming.

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MSI GS65 Stealth Thin

A gaming laptop that does split-personality with style

Editors’ Rating : 8.6 –
Design : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 8 – Battery : 7 –
A good choice for work and play without looking too flashy — or too boring.

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Asus ROG Zephyrus M GM501

A thin gaming laptop with more cores

Editors’ Rating : 8.6 –
Design : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 8 – Battery : 7 –
A new Intel six-core processor helps power this PC beyond the competition.

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Acer Predator 15

A gaming laptop that keeps its cool

Editors’ Rating : 8.6 –
Design : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 8 – Battery : 7 –
The Acer Predator 15 one of the fastest gaming laptops we’ve tested, and wisely adds extra cooling to handle high-end parts in a smaller 15-inch body.

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Digital Storm Equinox (2018)

Lots of gaming power in a slimmed down design

Editors’ Rating : 8.6 –
Design : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 8 – Battery : 7 –
This understated 15-incher gets you high-performance graphics and the personal touch of a boutique PC maker for less than $2,000.

Lenovo Legion Y530

Part gaming laptop, part ThinkPad, all good

Editors’ Rating : 8.6 –
Design : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 8 – Battery : 7 –
While its insides match the competition’s, the Y530’s unique workstation-like design helps make this budget-friendly gamer one to strongly consider.

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Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Laptop

Best for mainstream gaming on a budget

Editors’ Rating : 8.6 –
Design : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 8 – Battery : 7 –
Good gaming graphics power and solid battery life makes this a great bargain.

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HP Omen 17

Best 17.3-inch value

Editors’ Rating : 8.6 –
Design : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 8 – Battery : 7 –
Available in a wide variety of configurations and all at good prices.

• $799.99 at HP : Click here

Razer Blade Stealth (13-inch, 2017)

Best 13-inch MacBook Pro alternative

Editors’ Rating : 8.6 –
Design : 9 – Features : 9 – Performance : 8 – Battery : 7 –
Razer makes its slim 13-inch laptop a little less gamer-y, but keeps the performance.

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