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A poor-performing gaming laptop can really ruin your gaming experience, so it's important that you study up to find the best gaming laptop for your needs. Luckily, you won't need to go far, as we've compiled a list of the best gaming laptops for every budget. So settle in and keep reading to find your next gaming laptop!

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In this blog:

• Best budget gaming laptop
• Best mid range gaming laptop
• Best premium gaming laptop
• Best Apple laptop for gaming

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Best Apple laptop for gaming – 16-inch MacBook Pro (2023)

Not every gamer will like using Apple products, but for those who are Mac-obsessed, you'll want the 16-inch MacBook Pro (2023).

It's sleek, big, and it's by far the best way to game on a Mac. This model starts at £2700, so it's on the premium side, but it's the best gaming laptop for those that want to double up their laptop for everyday use or even for work.

It has a discrete GPU that you can easily upgrade without affecting the CPU and the Liquid Retina XDR display is stellar. Each variant has a 12-core CPU, but the GPU does vary depending on which model you choose. The cheaper variant comes with the M2 Pro chipset, but you can upgrade to the M2 Max chip if you'd like.

You'll get three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack and MagSafe 3 port along with a Force Touch trackpad and Magic Keyboard with Touch ID.

While the MacBook isn't every gamer's cup of tea, it's a great option for those that love Apple products and want to use their laptop for more than just gaming.

Best budget gaming laptop – Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 6 15 (2021)

If you're strapped for cash but desperate for a new gaming laptop, the Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 6 15 (2021) is the perfect choice.

This 15.6-inch laptop has user-replaceable RAM and SSD along with an AMD system that you can configure with Ryzen 5 5600H or Ryzen 7 5800H CPU. As for GPU options, these range from entry-level NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 to the more powerful RTX 3070.

The Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 6 15 (2021) uses FreeSync and has a 120 Hz refresh rate, so you'll benefit from smooth graphics while you play. Plus, it has plenty of ports if you want to connect to external hard drives or plug in accessories. You'll get four USB-As, two USB-Cs, an HDMI 2.1, and an Ethernet port.

This model is by far the best budget gaming laptop you can buy right now, priced at around £900.

Best premium gaming laptop – Razer Blade 15

 

It's really a no-brainer that Razer would make it onto this list. The Razer Blade 15 is known in the gaming industry as the best gaming laptop money can buy, and you'll need a fair bit of it if you want to buy one.

The Razer Blade 15 is priced at around £2499-£2699 depending on the variant you choose, so it's not a purchase many can make lightly. But you can expect a whole lot for your money, such as NVIDIA's RTX 4080, Intel's 13th-gen CPUs and speedy quad-HD screens.

You can opt for a 12th-gen or 13th-gen with an Intel Core i7 processor, or a 12th-gen with an Intel Core i9 processor all of which have Turbo Boost from 4.8 GHz to 5.2 GHz and 24 MB of Cache. The ports include three USB-A Gen 2, USB-C / Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack, SD card slot and HDMI.

With cutting-edge components, solid build quality and excellent colour and contrast, it's easy to see how the Razer Blade 15 is one of the best gaming laptops around.

Best mid range gaming laptop – ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022)

For those that are willing to spend a bit more to get an even better gaming experience, the best mid range gaming laptop has got to be the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022).

It has a 14-inch display with a 120Hz IPS panel to deliver crystal clear imaging even in fast-moving scenes. This laptop is also equipped with FreeSync to reduce screen tearing and has an all-AMD system sporting an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS CPU.

As for the GPU, you can pick from an AMD Radeon RX 6700S or 6800S GPU, both of which provide smooth gameplay in AAA titles at the display's native QHD resolution.

When it comes to storage, you'll only get 1TB, but it's user-upgradeable so you can add more if 1TB isn't enough for you. You'll also find two USB-As, two USB-Cs, an HDMI, and an SD card reader – so plenty of ports to choose from making it one of the best gaming laptops around!

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) will set you back around £1600, so while it's definitely cheap, it's also not the priciest laptop on this list.

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