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Gaming laptops are becoming more powerful than ever, generating a large enthusiastic following in gamers — professional and casual alike. Whether you are looking for a portable powerhouse to play a few hot rounds before heading to town or conquer your opponents with a battle ready machine, there is something for everyone on the market. Today we check out some of the best gaming laptops you can find in 2024:
- Lenovo Legion Pro 9i Gen 9: The Lenovo Legion Pro 9i Gen 9 laptop is the newest in the Lenovo series of laptops, featuring a liquid-cool tech (first of its kind carbon design) and designed specifically with gaming in mind. It supports the largest of games while running under stressful conditions. It runs on a13th-gen Intel Core i9 processor, sporting a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs (graphics processing units) supported by DLSS-3 AI, which makes the graphics remarkably lifelike and provides ray tracing (a rendering technique that realistically simulates the lighting of a scene or objects and creates physically accurate reflections, refractions, shadows and indirect lighting). It has a 16-inch screen, three USB ports and a 99.99Whr battery power. The Legion Pro 9i has 2TB of SSD storage and 32GB RAM. For $2,938.49 you can acquire this undefeatable laptop!
- Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9: The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a slight difference from its follow up, the Pro 9i — while the Pro 9i uses liquid cooling, this laptop uses Lenovo’s Coldfront air cooling technology. The Pro 7i is just as reliable as the Pro 9i and is among the top gaming laptops available, running on an Intel i9 processor + a 40-series NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs. It has a 16-inch screen with up to 2TB SSD storage and 32GB DDR RAM. For a price of $2,024.99 you can get this powerful build with a frame made from recycled sustainable materials!
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 2024: The ASUS Republic of Gamers had previously released the Zephyrus line in 2020, which received mass appeal from the gaming community. They have long since been rivals with Lenovo, releasing their gaming laptops “with a vengeance”. This time around they return with the ASUS ROG Strix 18, and it is a monster on the battlefield! It runs on an Intel i9 processor, featuring a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, with a 18-inch screen (slightly larger than its Lenovo competitor), and maximum capacity of 64GB + 2TB SSD storage and 16GB DDR RAM. For $3,899.99 you stand a chance of decimating your opponents in competition like no other!
- ACER Predator Helios Neo 16: The ACER Predator Helios Neo 16 is a friendlier price compared to some of the gaming laptops on the market going for $1,199.99, and it holds its own as a dependable powerhouse for gamers too. It runs on an Intel Core i9 (which may come with an extra $500) or i7 processor, with 16GB DDR Dual Channel Memory (can go up to 32GB max) and 512 SSD storage. The Neo 16 has a 26-inch screen with a 165 Hz refresh rate and has an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU or 4070 GPU. Esports professionals appreciate its comparatively lower price, flexibility and is preferred as a daily laptop for school and work.
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 2024: The ROG Zephyrus G16 is one of the most renowned gaming laptops from the ASUS Zephyrus line, packing a big punch despite its small and portable frame. It has an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU which is compatible with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus plus a 16-inch screen. It comes in a slender 0.59” chassis which weighs 4.3lbs, and is built with an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor. The G16 has 16GB RAM (can go up to 32GB max) and 2TB SSD storage (can go up to 16TB max). The ASUS cooling technology combines liquid metal with fans to keep the Zephyrus cool and ready to game. Going for a price of $2,899.99
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 2024: The ROG Zephyrus G14 is a classic gaming laptop model that has been able to stand the test of time since its release in 2020. Esports athletes love and recommend the model, even though it has an updated version in 2024. It comes with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU featuring NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, and is slightly lighter than the G16, weighing at 3.3 lbs. The G14 includes an AMD Ryzen processor, with AI fine tuning the gaming experience. It has 16GB RAM (with up 32GB max), 1TB SSD storage and liquid metal cooling with strategic fans. Going for a price of $2,199.99
- ACER Predator Triton 17 X: “Excellence in access” is the motto of the Predator Triton 17 X, and it lives up to it. Its features are made specifically for gaming and prioritize high-speed smooth function. With 64GB of RAM, the Predator Triton 17 X is ready for action. Its features include an Intel Core i9 processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, and 2TB SSD storage. It has a 17-inch screen and is a 6.6lb portable frame. Price for this is $3,599.99.
- MSI Titan 18 HX: The MSI Titan 18 HX is extremely costly (going for $5,399.99), but does have some noteworthy specs. Just like other top-tier gaming laptops, it comes with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU and an Intel Core i9 processor, but has a large in-built RAM capacity of 128GB [i.e. four 32GB units]. Other features include a 4TB SSD storage, an 18-inch UHD screen, a Cherry switch mechanical Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard designed by SteelSeries and a vapor chamber cooler with 4 fans and 2 exhausts, and 99.99Whr battery capacity.
- Razer Blade 16: The Razer Blade 16 is another high-tech competitor and comes in 5 sizes ranging from 14” to 18”. The latest edition has an Intel 14th edition i9 processor, with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU. The laptop comes with 16GB GDDR6 VRAM, with up to 64GB DDR5 storage and max 4TB SSD storage. The keyboard is powered by Razer Chroma technology, and has a 91.7Whr battery capacity. Price ranges are from $1,199.99 to $3,300.00 and are suitable for the varying needs of esports players.
- HP Victus: The HP Victus is the most cost-effective laptop on the list but it can be upgraded and is extremely customizable. It comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, supports 8GB to 16GB of RAM capacity, has a 15.6 inch screen and has SSD storage ranges from 512GB to 1TB. Price goes for $999.99, and is a solid pick for amateurs or if you are looking to acquire something for everyday productivity.
Most of these laptops are mostly available for sale on the manufacturer websites or on online marketplaces such as Amazon among other platforms.
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Written by Jeffrey Osei-Agyeman
