For those who do not want to be tied to a desk. Gaming laptops are powerful enough to go mobile, with 2018 seeing the first six-core CPUs for laptops, 144Hz panels, and even G-Sync on a laptop too. Here are the very best
Razer Blade 15
Billed as “Ultra Fast. Ultra Small. Ultra Powerful” the redesigned 2018 Razer Blade 15 is just 0.70-inch thick, durable aluminum chassis that comes in two models – Base and Advanced. Both offer six hours of battery life. Components include Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphic cards, combined with ample memory and fast storage options. The base model has a full HD display up to 144Hz, while the advanced model has full HD panels up to 240Hz, including a new OLED panel for vibrant colors and inky blacks.
Asus ROG Zephyrus M
The Asus ROG Zephyrus M is another super-thin laptop with power. It is powered by an eighth generation Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA Ge Force GTX1070 graphics card. Within its design, the bottom of the chassis folds open when the lid is pried up, which keeps it cool and quiet even when working on heavy loads, and means it is thin when closed. The Optimus power-saving mode has an impressive battery life, while the G-SYNC mode provides excellent graphics.
MSI GS65 Stealth Thin
MSI's super-thin GS65 Stealth looks classy with its gold and black motif. It's one of MSI's very best 15.6-inch laptops. It is an exceptionally smooth, powerful mobile platform for ultimate VR games. The eighth generation Intel Core i7 processor provides the best performance on the go. There is also eight hours of battery life, depending on specifications and system configuration. Even the power adaptor is thin.
The advanced DDR4-2400 memory achieves more than 32GBs in reading speed and 36GBs in writing, 40 percent faster performance than previous generations DDR3-1600. Noise and temperatures are minimal, even at the extremes. MSI is the first in the world to adopt the Thunderbolt 3 interface on its gaming notebooks which supports up to 40Gbps data transfer rates and 4K displays with daisy chain capabilities.
Asus ROG Strix SCAR II
This is Asus's version of a laptop those who want a laptop just for gaming. It looks the part with a faux carbon finish, RGB light strips along the front and sides. Aside from its looks, it has great performance. This 15-inch notebook has a 144-Hz panel, thin display bezel, RGB keyboard, a Core i7-8750H, and a GeForce GTX 1070 and up to 32 GB DDR4-RAM, and a combination of NVMe-SSD and SSHD that together make clear the claim of luxury for this laptop. Where this laptop wins is in its response time of 7.2 ms grey-to-grey, way ahead of competitors and the images are vibrant.
Acer Predator Helios 500
Helios is a true desktop replacement and offers a rare chance to choose between AMD and Intel-Nvidia versions. This bulky, old-school, laptop weighing four kilograms, plus an extra kilogram for the power brick in a case measuring 16.9 x 11.7 x 1.5 inches. For Intel, the Helios 500 offers a 6-core eighth-gen Core i7 8700H with a GeForce GTX 1070 or a 6-core Core i9-8950HK with GeForce GTX 1070. The AMD has an 8-core 2nd Gen Ryzen 7 2700 and a Radeon RX Vega 56 plus 16GB of DDR4. Any more is unnecessary and just a waste of money for most.
MSI GT75 Titan
This is such a beast of a laptop it requires two power supplies, each weighing about as much as a typical laptop, being four and a half kilograms. There are different models available, and third-party resellers can customize further. The laptop has Intel Core i9-8950HK processor, a NVIDIA GTX 1080 graphics card, 16GB RAM and a 17.3-inch screen. The two display choices both offer G-SYNC functionality. There are plenty of ports, including a 10 Gigabit Aquantia Ethernet port. This system is designed for performance, over portability.