{"id":1366126,"date":"2025-10-21T16:29:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T16:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ZVcezVSVm5W2U6bQnwvPR"},"modified":"2025-10-21T16:29:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T16:29:27","slug":"the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far\/","title":{"rendered":"The best gaming laptops we&#8217;ve reviewed in 2025 so far"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<p>The <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/best-gaming-laptop\/\" target=\"_blank\">best gaming laptop<\/a> can mean different things to different people, but it&#8217;s something we spend a lot of time thinking about and testing ourselves on PC Gamer. In fact, of all the hundreds of products we prod, poke, and benchmark throughout the year, gaming laptops make up around 10% of the total we test.<\/p>\n<p>So, we know our silicon onions when it comes to mobile machines for making good with the gaming. Each and every gaming laptop that crosses our path gets put through <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/best-gaming-laptop\/#section-how-we-test-gaming-laptops\" target=\"_blank\">the same rigorous process<\/a>, where we test gaming and productivity performance with a curated set of benchmarks, and monitor power and thermals, too. And, because we test a ton of them, we can compare each against all the gaming laptops that have gone before.<\/p>\n<p>In this list right here are all the highest-rated machines we&#8217;ve scored over 80% so far this year, with links to their full reviews, and all the benchmarking data you could wish for. And we&#8217;ll keep adding them as they keep on making good ones.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-gaming-laptop-deals-today\"><span>Best gaming laptop deals today<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Amazon:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GIGABYTE-1920x1200-GeForce-i7-13620H-CWHI3US864SH\/dp\/B0FDM3M1WF\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gigabyte Gaming A16 RTX 5070 gaming laptop for $1,350<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best Buy:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/asus-rog-strix-g16-16-fhd-165hz-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-9-hx-16gb-ram-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-ti-1tb-ssd-eclipse-grey\/JJGGLHJLTS\" target=\"_blank\">Asus RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop for $1,600<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Razer:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.razer.com\/gaming-laptops\/razer-blade-14\/RZ09-05306ES3-R3U1\" target=\"_blank\">Our best 14-inch gaming laptop pick for $2,100<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lenovo:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenovo.com\/us\/en\/d\/deals\/laptops\/?sortBy=bestSelling&#038;visibleDatas=698%3ALegion\" target=\"_blank\">Up to $700 off Legion gaming laptops<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Newegg:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newegg.com\/lenovo-15-1-geforce-rtx-5060\/p\/2S3-0005-00533?Item=9SIA24GKJ18082\" target=\"_blank\">Lenovo Legion 5 OLED RTX 5060 gaming laptop for $1,100<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dell:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dell.com\/en-us\/shop\/dell-computer-laptops\/scr\/laptops\/gaming\" target=\"_blank\">Up to $500 off Alienware laptops<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcbb RTX 5060<\/strong> &#8211; HP Victus | <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newegg.com\/hp-victus-15-6-no-rtx-5060\/p\/2S3-0002-00AF8?Item=9SIA24GKHP2965\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>$1,000 @ Newegg<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong><br \/><strong>\ud83d\udcbb RTX 5070<\/strong> &#8211; Gigabyte Aero X16 | <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/gigabyte-aero-x16-copilot-pc-16-25601600-wqxga-amd-ryzen-al-7-350-1tb-ssd-32gb-ddr5-ram-geforce-rtx-5070-space-gray\/J3GWPQCCFK\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>$1,280 @ Best Buy<\/strong><\/a><br \/><strong>\ud83d\udcbb RTX 5070 Ti<\/strong> &#8211; MSI Vector 16 HX AI | <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newegg.com\/msi-16-geforce-rtx-5070-ti-laptop-gpu-intel-core-ultra-7-255hx-16gb-memory-512-gb-ssd\/p\/N82E16834156740?Item=N82E16834156740\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>$1,500 @ Newegg<\/strong><\/a><br \/><strong>\ud83d\udcbb RTX 5080<\/strong> &#8211; MSI Vector 16 HX AI | <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newegg.com\/msi-16-geforce-rtx-5080-laptop-gpu-intel-core-ultra-9-275hx-16gb-memory-1-tb-ssd\/p\/N82E16834156737\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>$2,000 @ Newegg<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-laptop-low-down-6\">The laptop low-down<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-simply-the-best\"><span>Simply the best<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery carousel-layout\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-wrap\" style=\"display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 1 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3392px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"uHmKGNvzoBcpvYt6AQ8aKe\" name=\"razer-blade-16-2025-04\" alt=\"Razer Blade 16 (2025) gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3392\" height=\"1908\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 2 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3007px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.27%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"HUHDRspfdwUtfCQf6EykKe\" name=\"razer-blade-16-2025-06\" alt=\"Razer Blade 16 (2025) gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-1.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3007\" height=\"1692\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 3 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3392px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"pUfD9F5JgbhEpvyrG4BSWV\" name=\"razer-blade-16-2025-09\" alt=\"Razer Blade 16 (2025) gaming laptop with RTX 5090 inside\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-2.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3392\" height=\"1908\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 4 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3392px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"FoUBfaEdk5eeLS7bM5AyKe\" name=\"razer-blade-16-2025-01\" alt=\"Razer Blade 16 (2025) gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-3.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3392\" height=\"1908\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 5 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3392px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"LcQ4mUwwW9jdNHuUYF4oWV\" name=\"razer-blade-16-2025-10\" alt=\"Razer Blade 16 (2025) gaming laptop with RTX 5090 inside\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-4.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3392\" height=\"1908\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 6 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3392px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"fr25S9w823qgiur6TWzMWV\" name=\"razer-blade-16-2025-11\" alt=\"Razer Blade 16 (2025) gaming laptop with RTX 5090 inside\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-5.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3392\" height=\"1908\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 7 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3392px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"oc5vDQGVS3cYW2CnNQYwWV\" name=\"razer-blade-16-2025-13\" alt=\"Razer Blade 16 (2025) gaming laptop with RTX 5090 inside\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-6.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3392\" height=\"1908\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"buying-guide-block\">\n<h3 id=\"1-razer-blade-16-2025-6\"><span class=\"title__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/razer-blade-16-2025-review\">1. Razer Blade 16 (2025)<\/a><\/span><span class=\"chunk rating\"><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star half\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">\n<p>Simply the best gaming laptop I&#8217;ve ever used. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"specs__container\"><strong>CPU: <\/strong>AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 or AI 9 365 | <strong>GPU: <\/strong>RTX 5090, RTX 5080, or RTX 5070 Ti | <strong>RAM: <\/strong>Up to 64 GB DDR5 | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>16-inch 2560 x 1600, 16:10 aspect ratio | <strong>Storage: <\/strong>1 TB, 2TB, 4 TB (2+2 TB) Gen 4 SSD | <strong>Battery: <\/strong>90 Wh | <strong>Dimensions: <\/strong>14.9 ~ 17.4 x 250.5 x 355 mm \/ 0.59 ~ 0.69 x 9.86 x 13.98 inches | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>2.14 kg \/ 4.71 lbs\u200b<\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Far slimmer than last-gen model<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Great performance<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Can run cool and quiet<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">GAMING ON BATTERY?!<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Stunning screen<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Great keyboard<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Size still holds back the RTX 5090<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Hugely expensive, especially in the US<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">RTX 5080 will get you the same frame rates, though might hurt your ears<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"dave-s-verdict-90-6\">Dave&#8217;s verdict: 90%<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;This is the first gaming laptop that has been able to deliver the sort of all-round PC experience that would have me consider ditching both my work laptop and my desktop gaming PC. And that is saying something. The Blade 16 is a genuinely lovely device, that can deliver whether plugged into a wall socket or running on its battery.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/razer-blade-16-2025-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Razer Blade 16 (2025) review<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-a-little-surprise\"><span>A little surprise<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery carousel-layout\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-wrap\" style=\"display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 1 of 6<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:4032px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"h4V6B6u7hN5DPLZHSrjQKm\" name=\"asus-tuf-a14-rtx-5060-gaming-laptop\" alt=\"Asus TUF A14 (2025) gaming laptop with RTX 5060 GPU\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-7.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"2268\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 2 of 6<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:4032px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"4e7ujhxctYtYsdDuCsXbKm\" name=\"asus-tuf-a14-rtx-5060-gaming-laptop-3\" alt=\"Asus TUF A14 (2025) gaming laptop with RTX 5060 GPU\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-8.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"2268\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 3 of 6<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2727px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"3jBsRB5y8ddTCeaCQM5wzm\" name=\"asus-tuf-a14-rtx-5060-gaming-laptop-ports-1\" alt=\"Asus TUF A14 (2025) gaming laptop with RTX 5060 GPU\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-9.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"2727\" height=\"1534\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 4 of 6<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3840px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"ro7CaaZZxeZaC25pmU6h4n\" name=\"asus-tuf-a14-rtx-5060-gaming-laptop-2\" alt=\"Asus TUF A14 (2025) gaming laptop with RTX 5060 GPU\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-10.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 5 of 6<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3372px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"ctzkRZzreuDiFoziBfVhJm\" name=\"asus-tuf-a14-rtx-5060-gaming-laptop-ports-2\" alt=\"Asus TUF A14 (2025) gaming laptop with RTX 5060 GPU\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-11.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3372\" height=\"1897\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 6 of 6<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:4032px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"q9wA6LrZ8vWuzZqUrBHvLm\" name=\"asus-tuf-a14-rtx-5060-gaming-laptop-underside-uncovered\" alt=\"Asus TUF A14 (2025) gaming laptop with RTX 5060 GPU\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-12.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"2268\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"buying-guide-block\">\n<h3 id=\"2-asus-tuf-a14-2025-6\"><span class=\"title__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/asus-tuf-a14-2025-review\">2. Asus TUF A14 (2025)<\/a><\/span><span class=\"chunk rating\"><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star half\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">\n<p>Surprisingly great performance from this sleek 14-inch machine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"specs__container\"><strong>CPU: <\/strong>AMD Ryzen AI\/Ryzen series | <strong>GPU: <\/strong>Nvidia RTX 5050, RTX 5060 | <strong>RAM: <\/strong>Up to 16 GB LPDDR5X 7500 | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>14-inch 2560 x 1600, IPS, 16:10 aspect ratio | <strong>Storage: <\/strong>Up to 2 TB Gen 4 SSD | <strong>Battery: <\/strong>73 Wh | <strong>Dimensions: <\/strong>31.1 x 22.7 x 1.69 ~ 1.99 cm (12.24&#8243; x 8.94&#8243; x 0.67&#8243; ~ 0.78&#8243;) | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>1.46 Kg (3.22 lbs)<\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Subtle premium chassis<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Great trackpad and keyboard<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Impressive RTX 5060 performance with Frame Gen<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Stellar battery life<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Portable 14-inch form factor with usable 16:10 screen<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Expensive<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Mediocre productivity performance<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Speakers get covered when it&#8217;s on your lap<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"jacob-s-verdict-89-6\">Jacob&#8217;s verdict: 89%<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;This gaming laptop is ideal for those who want to be able to take their laptop around with them and use it for more than just gaming. Its subtle design and form factor make it very portable, and its RTX 5060 GPU has surprisingly strong gaming chops, especially with frame gen enabled. You can probably get a little better performance for cheaper, but probably not in such a great form factor and premium chassis.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/asus-tuf-a14-2025-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Asus TUF Gaming A14 review<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-fastest-around\"><span>Fastest around<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery carousel-layout\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-wrap\" style=\"display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 1 of 10<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3168px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"H86R2cqtPggqAGWVH7ThqP\" name=\"lenovo-legion-pro-7i-gen10-03\" alt=\"Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop from various angles\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-13.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3168\" height=\"1782\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 2 of 10<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2962px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"sCTUm3TGXAahNHu7wghtpP\" name=\"lenovo-legion-pro-7i-gen10-12\" alt=\"Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop from various angles\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-14.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"2962\" height=\"1666\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 3 of 10<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3073px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"u6etYNzuLnsFyq5BeWwGqP\" name=\"lenovo-legion-pro-7i-gen10-08\" alt=\"Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop from various angles\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-15.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3073\" height=\"1729\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 4 of 10<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3216px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"3ivdk2QPZUDmzLCVSn3JqP\" name=\"lenovo-legion-pro-7i-gen10-02\" alt=\"Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop from various angles\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-16.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3216\" height=\"1809\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 5 of 10<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3124px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.24%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"vhMvCfzVJYUn2YDokuTrpP\" name=\"lenovo-legion-pro-7i-gen10-10\" alt=\"Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop from various angles\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-17.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3124\" height=\"1757\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 6 of 10<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3392px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"xG3nbaWodVDqguAqdXtiqP\" name=\"lenovo-legion-pro-7i-gen10-06\" alt=\"Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop from various angles\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-18.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3392\" height=\"1908\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 7 of 10<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:4032px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:47.32%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"CGL6ZxfwL5fGkbhAka7oqP\" name=\"lenovo-legion-pro-7i-gen10-05\" alt=\"Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop from various angles\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-19.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"1908\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 8 of 10<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3392px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"iSQyzKoa56HV9hWstToCqP\" name=\"lenovo-legion-pro-7i-gen10-04\" alt=\"Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop from various angles\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-20.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3392\" height=\"1908\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 9 of 10<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3174px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.27%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"CYQSvjy2difiu9dKqQoVFZ\" name=\"lenovo-legion-pro-7i-gen10-inside\" alt=\"Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop from the underside\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-21.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3174\" height=\"1786\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 10 of 10<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3392px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"AYaqJqzsVvVxbrkqnvZ4rP\" name=\"lenovo-legion-pro-7i-gen10-01\" alt=\"Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop from various angles\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-22.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3392\" height=\"1908\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"buying-guide-block\">\n<h3 id=\"3-lenovo-legion-pro-7i-gen-10-6\"><span class=\"title__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/lenovo-legion-pro-7i-gen-10-gaming-laptop-review\">3. Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10<\/a><\/span><span class=\"chunk rating\"><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star half\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">\n<p>The most performant gaming laptop of this generation, and RTX 5090 be damned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"specs__container\"><strong>CPU: <\/strong>Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX series | <strong>GPU: <\/strong>RTX 5090, RTX 5080, or RTX 5070 Ti | <strong>RAM: <\/strong>Up to 64 GB DDR5 | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>16-inch 2560 x 1600, OLED, 16:10 aspect ratio | <strong>Storage: <\/strong>Up to 2 TB Gen 4 SSD or 1 TB Gen 5 SSD | <strong>Battery: <\/strong>99.9 Wh | <strong>Dimensions: <\/strong>21.9 ~ 26.6 x 364 x 275.9 mm \/ 0.86 &#8211; 1.04 x 14.33 x 10.86-inches | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>2.72 kg \/ 6 lbs<\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Top gaming performance<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Stylish new chassis<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Lovely OLED screen<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Excellent power customisation options<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Battery life is weak<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Price is higher than RTX 5080 Razer Blade 16<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">It&#8217;s a big boi laptop<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">And a fingerprint magnet<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"dave-s-verdict-87-6\">Dave&#8217;s verdict: 87%<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;The new Legion chassis looks good, and the performance is absolutely top-notch. But it&#8217;s the level of customisation that sings to me, allowing you to create a gaming profile that at once delivers the frame rates and the noise level you desire. Just a shame the battery life is still so weak.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/lenovo-legion-pro-7i-gen-10-gaming-laptop-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 review<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-object-of-desire\"><span>Object of desire<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery carousel-layout\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-wrap\" style=\"display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 1 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3840px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"T8eAYSRT9vD7hdFMnr2t5P\" name=\"razer-blade-14-10\" alt=\"Razer Blade 14 (2025) gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-23.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 2 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3368px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.24%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"ynCdMda7bvSiEpfPhVue2P\" name=\"razer-blade-14-08\" alt=\"Razer Blade 14 (2025) gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-24.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3368\" height=\"1894\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 3 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3840px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"uCZ8c4rptHRENAVpNwyc2P\" name=\"razer-blade-14-06\" alt=\"Razer Blade 14 (2025) gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-25.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 4 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3840px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"VyDTv38BGmbiq4QQv7gC3P\" name=\"razer-blade-14-04\" alt=\"Razer Blade 14 (2025) gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-26.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 5 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3840px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"xjncZnhvUtjUjPwSKryT3P\" name=\"razer-blade-14-05\" alt=\"Razer Blade 14 (2025) gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-27.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 6 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3518px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"tjruWh9xmB9MVTkqkMUa3P\" name=\"razer-blade-14-01\" alt=\"Razer Blade 14 (2025) gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-28.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3518\" height=\"1979\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 7 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3172px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.24%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"zaW2CvjCxoFuyxJimmP83P\" name=\"razer-blade-14-09\" alt=\"Razer Blade 14 (2025) gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-29.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3172\" height=\"1784\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"buying-guide-block\">\n<h3 id=\"4-razer-blade-14-2025-6\"><span class=\"title__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/razer-blade-14-2025-review\">4. Razer Blade 14 (2025)<\/a><\/span><span class=\"chunk rating\"><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star half\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">\n<p>The 2025 update for Razer&#8217;s micro machine has pretty much made it my ideal gaming laptop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"specs__container\"><strong>CPU: <\/strong>AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | <strong>GPU: <\/strong>Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 or 5070 | <strong>RAM: <\/strong>Up to 64 GB LPDDR5X-8000 | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>14-inch 2880 x 1800 @ 120 Hz \/ OLED | <strong>Storage: <\/strong>1 TB SSD NVMe PCIe 4.0 | <strong>Battery: <\/strong>72 Wh | <strong>Dimensions: <\/strong>31.1 x 22.4 x 1.58 ~ 1.62 cm \/ 12.23 x 8.83 x 0.62 ~ 0.64-inches | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>1.63 kg \/ 3.59 lbs<\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">That new chassis is fire<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Doesn&#8217;t sound like a jet<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Lovely OLED display<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Good battery life<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">It&#8217;s a genuinely portable gaming laptop<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Lower spec Blade costs more than higher spec alternatives<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">880M iGPU is a miss<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">No upgraded Blade 16 keyboard<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"dave-s-verdict-86-6\">Dave&#8217;s verdict: 86%<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Razer&#8217;s &#8220;aggressively priced&#8221; Blade still manages to be frustratingly pricey, especially in the face of cheaper, more powerful competition. But when it comes to actual use, it&#8217;s a huge improvement over last year&#8217;s model and there&#8217;s now no other gaming laptop I&#8217;d want to have my digits on or spend my money on.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/razer-blade-14-2025-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Razer Blade 14 (2025) review<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-a-classic\"><span>A classic<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery carousel-layout\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-wrap\" style=\"display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 1 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3236px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.27%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"c4sHzGAraRJom3aFDwGcqm\" name=\"\" alt=\"MSI Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-30.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3236\" height=\"1821\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 2 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3392px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"swDo5cEb2fJ8Vy5GaUiqqm\" name=\"\" alt=\"MSI Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-31.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3392\" height=\"1908\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 3 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3392px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"yGMVGcxrxNG5rVJa77dbqm\" name=\"\" alt=\"MSI Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-32.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3392\" height=\"1908\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 4 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2960px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"CSa3tfYRdkjnsjSvFAwQqm\" name=\"\" alt=\"MSI Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-33.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"2960\" height=\"1665\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 5 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3392px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"PtTeJsfRJXsYocRpQwvGqm\" name=\"\" alt=\"MSI Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-34.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3392\" height=\"1908\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 6 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3392px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"ZgqFWNDxh3ZBUKH8wK96qm\" name=\"\" alt=\"MSI Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-35.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3392\" height=\"1908\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 7 of 7<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3392px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"khQFrMyu5JdEoDZ8iVMWqm\" name=\"\" alt=\"MSI Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-36.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3392\" height=\"1908\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"buying-guide-block\">\n<h3 id=\"5-msi-vector-16-hx-ai-6\"><span class=\"title__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/msi-vector-16-hx-ai-gaming-laptop-review\">5. MSI Vector 16 HX AI<\/a><\/span><span class=\"chunk rating\"><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">\n<p>A classic gaming laptop that delivers on the frame rate promise of Nvidia&#8217;s RTX 50-series, but not on the battery life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"specs__container\"><strong>CPU: <\/strong>Intel Core Ultra 9 200HX series | <strong>GPU: <\/strong>RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5070 | <strong>RAM: <\/strong>Up to 64 GB DDR5 | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>16-inch 2560 x 1600, IPS, 16:10 aspect ratio | <strong>Storage: <\/strong>1 TB, 512 GB Gen 4 SSD | <strong>Battery: <\/strong>90 Wh | <strong>Dimensions: <\/strong>22.2 ~ 28.5 x 357 x 284 mm \/ 1.12 x 14.05 x 11.18 inches | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>2.7 kg \/ 5.95 lbs\u200b<\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Excellent RTX 5080 performance<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Actually decent price point<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Speedy CPU chops<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Balanced mode is quiet and performant<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Though it&#8217;s offensively loud at top speed<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Chonky, choppy chassis<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Weak battery performance<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"dave-s-verdict-83-11\">Dave&#8217;s verdict: 83%<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;A classic gaming laptop, that makes up for its lack of battery performance or pencil-thin chassis design with serious gaming frame rates even outside of its cacophonous Extreme Performance mode.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/msi-vector-16-hx-ai-gaming-laptop-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>MSI Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop<\/strong><\/a><strong> review.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-second-best\"><span>Second best<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery carousel-layout\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-wrap\" style=\"display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 1 of 9<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3388px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"mMRnDYXhBJTsTvhL4hHnQo\" name=\"asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-04\" alt=\"Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, 2025 edition.\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-37.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3388\" height=\"1906\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 2 of 9<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2800px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"mNWkPbAqWHrUkXjwKH7aQo\" name=\"asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-05\" alt=\"Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, 2025 edition.\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-38.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"2800\" height=\"1575\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 3 of 9<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2888px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.23%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"3cifQaBjC5Rm8LAVUUdfQo\" name=\"asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-07\" alt=\"Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, 2025 edition.\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-39.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"2888\" height=\"1624\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 4 of 9<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3320px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.27%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"bcux6GNZrzQGFfLtHyiUQo\" name=\"asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-08\" alt=\"Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, 2025 edition.\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-40.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3320\" height=\"1868\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 5 of 9<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3204px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.24%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"i7EF4NP56NZ26ehqGiQhQo\" name=\"asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-06\" alt=\"Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, 2025 edition.\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-41.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3204\" height=\"1802\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 6 of 9<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3840px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"pZ8sYqrdZTjsfuStvdTpQo\" name=\"asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-02\" alt=\"Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, 2025 edition.\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-42.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 7 of 9<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3840px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"WFs6YxB2dR5brprScYCfRo\" name=\"asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-01\" alt=\"Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, 2025 edition.\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-43.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 8 of 9<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3653px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"uftjDcoW6KZZCtZfTJsNRo\" name=\"asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-09\" alt=\"Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, 2025 edition.\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-44.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3653\" height=\"2055\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 9 of 9<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:3648px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"gEuHczEkYCeeSCjiJeegQo\" name=\"asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-10\" alt=\"Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, 2025 edition.\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-45.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"3648\" height=\"2052\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"buying-guide-block\">\n<h3 id=\"6-asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-2025-6\"><span class=\"title__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-2025-review\">6. Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)<\/a><\/span><span class=\"chunk rating\"><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">\n<p>Still a great compact gaming laptop, but the grating fan noise and sharper Blade 14 relegate it into second place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"specs__container\"><strong>CPU: <\/strong>AMD Ryzen 9 270 or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | <strong>GPU: <\/strong>RTX 5060, RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 | <strong>RAM: <\/strong>32 GB LPDDR5X-7500 or LPDDR5x-8000 | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>14-inch 1800p @ 120 Hz \/ OLED | <strong>Storage: <\/strong>Up to 2 TB | <strong>Battery: <\/strong>73 Wh | <strong>Dimensions: <\/strong>311 x 220 x 15.9 ~ 18.3 mm \/ 12.24 x 8.66 x 0.63 ~ 0.72 inches | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>1.57 kg \/ 3.46 lbs\u200b<\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Delightful form factor<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Lovely OLED screen<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Sometimes cheaper than a Blade 14<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Not far beyond RTX 5070 performance<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Saw-tooth fan curve grates<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Fan noise means I&#8217;d never use the performance presets<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"dave-s-verdict-83-12\">Dave&#8217;s verdict: 83%<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;The strangely inconsistent fan noise really takes the shine of this generation&#8217;s G14, despite it still being a delicious device, with a beautiful OLED screen, and decent gaming performance. But with a new Blade 14 rectifying all the issues Razer&#8217;s compact machine has had over the past couple of years, it certainly suffers by comparison.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-2025-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) review<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-sturdy\"><span>Sturdy<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery carousel-layout\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-wrap\" style=\"display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 1 of 8<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"8cNU4Hc5v3Ss7D7MRhj92V\" name=\"Acer_Predator_Helios_Neo_16_AI_ DSC1781\" alt=\"Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-46.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 2 of 8<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.65%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"AvybhJarhy6QMWZDHCF95V\" name=\"Acer_Predator_Helios_Neo_16_AI_ DSC1775\" alt=\"Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-47.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 3 of 8<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"nG9zDpjhXQDkb7fRZUQd8V\" name=\"Acer_Predator_Helios_Neo_16_AI_ DSC1776\" alt=\"Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-48.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 4 of 8<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"tqoxWYjtodwNgVenNbRiAV\" name=\"Acer_Predator_Helios_Neo_16_AI_ DSC1777\" alt=\"Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-49.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 5 of 8<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"mLpudXMbQMYUgMaC8XcN9V\" name=\"Acer_Predator_Helios_Neo_16_AI_ DSC1779\" alt=\"Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-50.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 6 of 8<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"SLF93JAVC4SAiDPwVMSbVV\" name=\"Acer_Predator_Helios_Neo_16_AI_ DSC1772\" alt=\"Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-51.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 7 of 8<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"ttAp7QKfJfQ43yvWAR7f4V\" name=\"Acer_Predator_Helios_Neo_16_AI_ DSC1773\" alt=\"Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-52.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 8 of 8<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"PUj2Rx6auWVKXpmRPVBH9V\" name=\"Acer_Predator_Helios_Neo_16_AI_ DSC1780\" alt=\"Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-53.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"buying-guide-block\">\n<h3 id=\"7-acer-predator-helios-neo-16-ai-6\"><span class=\"title__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/acer-predator-helios-neo-16-ai-review\">7. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI<\/a><\/span><span class=\"chunk rating\"><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">\n<p>A sturdy 16-incher that delivers a lot for the price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"specs__container\"><strong>CPU: <\/strong>Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | <strong>GPU: <\/strong>Up to Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti | <strong>RAM: <\/strong>Up to 64 GB DDR5 | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>16-inch 2560 x 1600, OLED or IPS, 16:10 aspect ratio | <strong>Storage: <\/strong>Up to 2 TB | <strong>Battery: <\/strong>90 Wh | <strong>Dimensions: <\/strong>24 x 366 x 275.5 mm \/ 1.05 x 14 x 10.8 inches | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>2.7 kg \/ 5.95 lbs\u200b<\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Well-priced<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Very bright screen<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Decent gaming performance<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Low battery life<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">No Thunderbolt\/USB4<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"ian-s-verdict-81-6\">Ian&#8217;s verdict: 81%<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;A relative bargain among today&#8217;s top-end gaming laptops, the 2025 Acer Predator Helios 16 offers solid performance and exceptional screen brightness with the usual drawbacks of running hot and having almost no battery life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/acer-predator-helios-neo-16-ai-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI review<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-budget-boi\"><span>Budget boi<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery carousel-layout\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-wrap\" style=\"display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 1 of 9<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1918px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.31%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"zyNjRStgXyRN4yGhux3GYP\" name=\"Lenovo-LOQ-15-Hero1\" alt=\"Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen10 gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-54.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1918\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 2 of 9<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1918px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.31%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"qtEkFWKpHWZmfRjTCwreXP\" name=\"Lenovo-LOQ-15-8\" alt=\"Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen10 gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-55.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1918\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 3 of 9<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1918px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.31%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"siMBoTgF3BekSNc58xbdYP\" name=\"Lenovo-LOQ-15-7\" alt=\"Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen10 gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-56.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1918\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 4 of 9<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1918px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.31%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"B7YCHLS7kpwffkhq9QX8YP\" name=\"Lenovo-LOQ-15-2\" alt=\"Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen10 gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-57.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1918\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 5 of 9<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1918px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.31%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"m3ABeXHdtbH9jWxxdkDCYP\" name=\"Lenovo-LOQ-15-4\" alt=\"Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen10 gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-58.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1918\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 6 of 9<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1918px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.31%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"8UL7cCQVASimDMWkqkkyXP\" name=\"Lenovo-LOQ-15-3\" alt=\"Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen10 gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-59.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1918\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 7 of 9<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1918px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.31%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"v4uyXUtBNFaKcFoM9HvvZP\" name=\"Lenovo-LOQ-15-11\" alt=\"Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen10 gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-60.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1918\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 8 of 9<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1918px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.31%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"jnJrQzMHkJrcy4aW7y7yXP\" name=\"Lenovo-LOQ-15-6\" alt=\"Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen10 gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-61.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1918\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 9 of 9<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1918px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.31%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"VaU8XtB2m8sY2TsJejGjXP\" name=\"Lenovo-LOQ-15-9\" alt=\"Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen10 gaming laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-62.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1918\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"buying-guide-block\">\n<h3 id=\"8-lenovo-loq-15-gen-10-6\"><span class=\"title__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/lenovo-loq-15-gen10-review\">8. Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 10<\/a><\/span><span class=\"chunk rating\"><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">\n<p>No nonsense, pure performance, not perfect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"specs__container\"><strong>CPU: <\/strong>Intel Core i5 13450HX \/ AMD Ryzen 7 250 | <strong>GPU: <\/strong>Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 or 5060 | <strong>RAM: <\/strong>16 GB DDR5-4800 \/ DDR5-5600 | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>15-inch 1920 x 1080 @ 144 Hz IPS | <strong>Storage: <\/strong>512 GB SSD NVMe PCIe 4.0 | <strong>Battery: <\/strong>60 Wh | <strong>Dimensions: <\/strong>15.6 ~ 23.9 mm x 359.9 mm x 258.7 mm \/ 0.94 x 14.17 x 10.19 inches | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>2.3 kg \/ 5.07 lbs<\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Great 1080p performance<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Solid hardware pairings<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Sleek refined design<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">RAM and SSD config is frustrating<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Battery life underwhelming<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"zak-s-verdict-81-6\">Zak&#8217;s verdict: 81%<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Lenovo&#8217;s hit the mark just right on three things in particular. The graphics card. The screen. The build quality. It&#8217;s exceptional in those elements and delivers excellent 1080p gaming performance. Sadly, however, due to what are assumedly cost-cutting measures on the RAM and SSD front, it doesn&#8217;t quite nail the landing with its entry-level model.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/lenovo-loq-15-gen10-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 10 review<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-that-chassis\"><span>That chassis<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery carousel-layout\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-wrap\" style=\"display:flex; flex-flow:row nowrap;\">\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 1 of 8<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"tRNN3Pt5jQ2PjVkpbQQgZg\" name=\"area-51-12\" alt=\"An Alienware 16 Area-51 gaming laptop with RGB lighting in blue on a desk mat.\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-63.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 2 of 8<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"S9cvb2rjnMrtHeWVHi8Kag\" name=\"area-51-02\" alt=\"An Alienware 16 Area-51 gaming laptop with RGB lighting in blue on a desk mat.\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-64.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 3 of 8<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"T6cjzCNPfNsZLKgWZYwzZg\" name=\"area-51-04\" alt=\"An Alienware 16 Area-51 gaming laptop with RGB lighting in blue on a desk mat.\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-65.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 4 of 8<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"SEQg5y9nHHQbzfXcEFyvLg\" name=\"area-51-07\" alt=\"An Alienware 16 Area-51 gaming laptop with RGB lighting in blue on a desk mat.\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-66.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 5 of 8<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"5zHm3PZgKR6U93zK5GTtag\" name=\"area-51-16\" alt=\"An Alienware 16 Area-51 gaming laptop with RGB lighting in blue on a desk mat.\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-67.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 6 of 8<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"zAWSwJzhw8GbLXwRcKXkQg\" name=\"area-51-08\" alt=\"An Alienware 16 Area-51 gaming laptop with RGB lighting in blue on a desk mat.\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-68.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 7 of 8<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"3oChCzQdihm4fBoHPv5WLg\" name=\"area-51-11\" alt=\"An Alienware 16 Area-51 gaming laptop with RGB lighting in blue on a desk mat.\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-69.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inlinegallery-item\" style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span class=\"slidecount\">Image 8 of 8<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"Zi9gQ9AJ4TahRqnWr9JdPg\" name=\"area-51-09\" alt=\"An Alienware 16 Area-51 gaming laptop with RGB lighting in blue on a desk mat.\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far-70.jpg\" mos=\"\" link=\"\" align=\"\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"buying-guide-block\">\n<h3 id=\"9-alienware-16-area-51-6\"><span class=\"title__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/alienware-16-area-51-review\">9. Alienware 16 Area-51<\/a><\/span><span class=\"chunk rating\"><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">\n<p>An excellent Alienware chassis over top-tier components.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"specs__container\"><strong>CPU: <\/strong>Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX \/ Ultra 9 275HX | <strong>GPU: <\/strong>Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 | <strong>RAM: <\/strong>Up to 64 GB LPDDR5X-8000 | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>16-inch 2560 x 1600 @ 240 Hz IPS | <strong>Storage: <\/strong>Up to 12 TB SSD NVMe PCIe 4.0 | <strong>Battery: <\/strong>96 Wh | <strong>Dimensions: <\/strong>28.5 x 365 x 290 mm \/ 1.12 x 14.37 x 11.41-inches | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>3.4 kg \/ 7.5 lbs<\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Gorgeous finish<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Three NVMe slots<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Plenty of speedy storage<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">175 W RTX 5080 Mobile<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Strong CPU<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">No OLED<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Temps could be lower<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Small trackpad<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"jacob-s-verdict-80-6\">Jacob&#8217;s verdict: 80%<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;The Alienware 16 Area-51 is a great pick for someone looking to game primarily on a laptop and still have some semblance of portability. It lacks an OLED panel, which is its biggest miss, and performance is a touch slower than some we&#8217;ve seen. But it more than makes up for these with a price tag lower than others offering the same level of quality.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read our full <\/strong><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/alienware-16-area-51-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Alienware 16 Area-51 review<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-chonker\"><span>Chonker<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"buying-guide-block\">\n<h3 id=\"10-alienware-18-area-51-6\"><span class=\"title__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/alienware-18-area-51-2025-review\">10. Alienware 18 Area-51<\/a><\/span><span class=\"chunk rating\"><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"> <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">\n<p>With a better screen and keyboard, this could have been Alienware&#8217;s best-ever laptop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"specs__container\"><strong>CPU: <\/strong>Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX or Ultra 9 275HX | <strong>GPU: <\/strong>From RTX 5060 to RTX 5090 inclusive | <strong>RAM: <\/strong>Up to 64 GB DDR5-6400 | <strong>Screen: <\/strong>18-inch 2560 x 1600 @ 300 Hz IPS | <strong>Storage: <\/strong>Up to 12 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | <strong>Battery: <\/strong>96 Wh | <strong>Dimensions: <\/strong>410 x 320 x 24.3 mm \/ 16.14 x 12.6 x 0.96 | <strong>Weight: <\/strong>4.34 kg \/ 9.57 lbs<\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">RTX 5090 performance<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Luxurious chassis<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Great cooling<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-plus_circle _hawk\">Three M.2 SSD slots inside<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Ultra-high price tag<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Cheap-feeling keyboard<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Display is 500 nits and yet no HDR<\/div>\n<div class=\"icon icon-minus_circle _hawk\">Performance when unplugged<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"nick-s-verdict-80-6\">Nick&#8217;s verdict: 80%<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;With such a high price tag, you&#8217;d expect Alienware to pack this laptop with all the best goodies. For the most part, it has, and the performance and general experience are great. But the screen is disappointing, the unplugged performance isn&#8217;t great, and the keyboard feels cheap. At least this gives Dell plenty of scope to make next year&#8217;s version better.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read the full <\/strong><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/alienware-18-area-51-2025-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Alienware 18 Area-51 review<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-our-experts\"><span>Our experts<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/article>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/hardware\/gaming-laptops\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best gaming laptop can mean different things to different people, but it&#8217;s something we spend a lot of time thinking about and testing ourselves on PC Gamer. In fact, of all the hundreds of products we prod, poke, and benchmark throughout the year, gaming laptops make up around 10% of the total we test. So, we know our silicon onions when it comes to mobile machines for making good with the gaming. Each and every gaming laptop that crosses our path gets put through the same rigorous process, where we test gaming and productivity performance with a curated set of benchmarks, and monitor power and thermals, too. And, because we test a ton of them, we can compare each against all the gaming laptops&hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"excerpt-more\"><a class=\"blog-excerpt button\" href=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/the-best-gaming-laptops-weve-reviewed-in-2025-so-far\/\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1366127,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[336],"tags":[10600,66],"class_list":["post-1366126","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pc-gamer","tag-gaming-laptops","tag-hardware"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The best gaming laptops we&#039;ve reviewed in 2025 so far | Arcader News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The best gaming laptop can mean different things to different people, but 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