Best Gaming Laptops
High-performance machines built for serious gaming and raw power.
6 laptops ranked90 avg scoreUpdated 2024–2025
Scores aggregated from NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, LaptopMag, RTINGS, and PCMag. Overall score is a weighted composite across performance, display, battery, value, and build quality.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
~$3,779
95/ 100
ASUS's 2025 Zephyrus G16 with RTX 5090 is the undisputed performance king — an OLED-equipped beast that somehow stays relatively portable.
CPU Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXRAM 32GB DDR5Display 16" OLED 2560×1600 240HzWeight 1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
Razer Blade 16 (2025)
~$3,499 MSRP
93/ 100
Razer's 2025 Blade 16 is the most premium gaming laptop money can buy — impeccable build, best display in class, and RTX 5090 that holds nothing back.
CPU Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXRAM 32GB DDR5Display 16" QHD+ OLED 2560×1600 240HzWeight 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10
~$2,499 MSRP
91/ 100
The Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 is the value champion of high-end gaming laptops — near-RTX-5090 performance at a price that makes Razer fans cry.
CPU Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXRAM 32GB DDR5Display 16" IPS 2560×1600 240HzWeight 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
MSI Vector 16 HX (2025)
~$2,299 MSRP
89/ 100
The MSI Vector 16 HX punches hard with RTX 5080 at a competitive price — less glamorous than Razer but more sensible for gamers who want performance over aesthetics.
CPU Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXRAM 32GB DDR5Display 16" QHD+ 2560×1600 240HzWeight 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)
Acer Predator Helios 18 (2025)
~$2,199 MSRP
88/ 100
The Helios 18 is a desktop replacement first, laptop second — if you want RTX 5090 power at the lowest price and portability is irrelevant, this delivers.
CPU Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXRAM 32GB DDR5Display 18" QHD 2560×1600 250HzWeight 3.1 kg (6.83 lbs)
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025)
~$1,299 MSRP
85/ 100
The TUF A16 (2025) remains the go-to budget gaming pick — Ryzen AI muscle, solid battery, and enough GPU for 1080p/1440p gaming without the flagship price.
CPU AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370RAM 16GB DDR5Display 16" IPS 1920×1200 165HzWeight 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)
