10 best gaming notebooks

Gamers have long argued about what is better to play: on consoles or on PC. But neither of them understand the owners of gaming laptops. There are several negative opinions. Some say that a laptop can not be gaming by definition. Like, silenok not enough. Others are indignant because of the high cost of devices and believe that it will be much cheaper to assemble a desktop PC with the same capabilities. And all of them are partially right, but it is impossible to deny the high enough popularity of gaming laptops.

And the advantages of this type of device are quite understandable. First, of course, compactness and transportability - even the world's largest 21-inch laptop is easier to bring to the gaming party than a compact desktop PC with all its peripherals. Secondly, the willingness to use out of the box. You do not need to buy a monitor, keyboard, speakers - all this is already in a relatively compact package.

Of course, if gaming laptops were an unpromising direction, such eminent companies as ASUS, which produces the ROG gaming line with a huge variety of models, or some of the industry leaders, MSI and Razer, would not be involved. Many "civilian" firms are also engaged in the development of gaming solutions. For example, Alienware - a subsidiary of DELL - produces laptops that look simply cosmic, and provide the same incredible characteristics.

But which of these characteristics are important and which are not? It is quite difficult for an ordinary user to understand this question. Of course, you can follow the principle of “more - better”, but let's still consider specific parameters.

• CPU. The gaming laptop should be based on a full CPU from Intel. We reject the ruler with the U index - they are energy efficient, but not very productive. HQ processors are our choice. Devices on the CPU from AMD almost never occur.
• The amount of RAM. The bigger, the better. But do not forget that the majority of games will not fill and 16 GB of RAM. In addition, you can save, and then, if necessary, and if possible, purchase a memory bar and install it yourself. Fortunately, gaming laptops are very easy to disassemble for cleaning and upgrade.
• Video card The most important part of any gaming system. At the time of this writing, the ball is ruled by GeForce 10 Series from Nvidia. Basically, there are models 1050 and 1060 in laptops, however there are monsters with top-end chips, up to 1080 Ti. For most users, the first two are enough.
• Storage system Ideally, SSD. Yes, it is worth a little, but productivity grows significantly. You can also pay attention to models with HDD and space for M.2 SSD: the situation is like with RAM - there will be money, then update.
• Screen. As for the quality, everything is obvious - you should like the picture. But high-resolution chasing is not worth it. FullHD is enough with the head, and the trendy 4K matrix on the 15.6-17.3 ’diagonal will not give anything except the fall of fps in games.

Armed with this data, we have compiled for you the ranking of the best gaming laptops. Go!

Best cheap gaming laptops: budget up to 50,000 rubles

3 MSI GL62M 7RD

Gaming laptop from a Taiwanese company that specializes in products for gamers.The filling attracts the attention of gamers: the Intel Core i5 7300HQ processor, 8 GB of RAM and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card. For those who are heavier, there is a modification with i7 on board, but it does not fit into the stated budget of 50,000 rubles.

This is a budget device with a diagonal of 15 inches, a screen resolution of 1920x1080 and a weight of 2200 grams. The 1000 GB drive does not create questions about where to store multi-gigabyte games and programs. Any newfangled pieces like the fingerprint sensor and ExpressCard slot is not here. But even without them, this laptop has managed to gain popularity among users. This is one of the most popular gaming models due to the loyal price and powerful "iron".

2 MSI GL63 8RC

Incredibly powerful and yet inexpensive gaming laptop. The device is balanced in everything, and only the screen spoils the overall picture - here the TN matrix with unbalanced color reproduction and not as wide viewing angles as the IPS. In reviews, users are advised to immediately change the regular HDD to SSD, especially since this model has a slot m.2 - PCI-E Gen 3. This is a newfangled thing, which is six times faster than conventional SSD.

Pleases the cooling system: on the case there is a special button to start the coolers. Technical support quickly responds to messages: the user asked if the seals could be opened to change the RAM and the drive. Answer: you can, the warranty will not be affected. This is one of the best powerful and inexpensive notebooks for gaming.

1 Lenovo Legion Y530

A stylish laptop without a loose gaming design. The device weighs a lot - 2.3 kilograms. The screen is 15 inches with Full HD and a matte IPS matrix has a high refresh rate - 144 Hz. And the monitor supports HDR, but not in games, alas. The filling is powerful - modern, progressive. 8 GB of RAM is implemented by one bar, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti video card is pleased with the possibilities. The keyboard is wonderful - comfortable, full-size.

In the reviews complain about the battery (it lasts two to three hours of work), the sound from the external speakers and the lack of a fingerprint scanner. Anyway, this is one of the best inexpensive gaming laptops with a pleasant neutral appearance without a hint of its gaming qualities.

The best gaming laptops of the middle class: a budget of up to 100,000 rubles

4 Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop

Laptop with top-end stuffing, which looks different from ordinary gaming models. Its gaming essence gives out only the rainbow backlighting of the keyboard, and the overall design is maintained in a strict almost office style. Inside you will find a vidyuha NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, i5 7300HQ processor or a similar seventh generation HDD or hybrid memory (1000 GB on a hard disk and 128/256 GB on a solid-state device).

The reviews admire the eye-pleasing IPS screen, the well-thought-out cooling system and the trouble-free touchpad operation. Supporting the status of one of the most caring manufacturers with their affairs, Xiaomi presents the Office package and Windows 10 Home OS to users. Owners complain about loud cooling at maximum speed, the resolution of all Full HD and automatic shutdown of the keyboard backlight 10-20 seconds after the last keystroke.

3 ASUS ROG GL552VW

Closes the top three rankings ASUS ROG GL552VW - one of the most popular gaming "laptops." The installed Intel Core i7 6700HQ processor boasts high performance, which is achieved at the expense of the 2.6 GHz clock frequency. The device is equipped with the latest Intel HM170 chipset, which is responsible for the coordinated work of laptop components. The high (2133 MHz) frequency of the OP provides instant exchange between the RAM and the processor, due to which the performance of the laptop is slightly higher than that of the classmates. A maximum of 32 GB of temporary memory can be installed. We should also mention the 15.6 ”pleasant display, which has a Full HD resolution of 1920x1080.

The advantages of the device users include good performance, ergonomic keyboard and well-designed design. Among the shortcomings - sleek body and a little confusion with the characteristics. The laptop has a sufficiently capacious battery (3200mAh), which ensures operation without recharging in productive mode for up to 4 hours. Despite the high price, the device is worth the money.

2 DELL INSPIRON 7559

DELL INSPIRON 7559 is a compact and powerful device that is very popular among gamers. The laptop has Windows 10 operating system, which was recently announced by Microsoft. To ensure proper performance, the device is equipped with an Intel i7 processor operating at a frequency of up to 2.6 GHz. Optionally, the laptop is installed up to 32 GB of RAM through a DDR3L slot, and it is equipped with 16 GB - there are no problems with multitasking.

In positive reviews, customers talk about a quality screen, comfortable ergonomics and small dimensions. Among the minuses - heat when working with resource-intensive applications. This is the only representative in this segment of productive laptops, which is equipped with a multi-touch touch screen. This option opens up additional features for the user, for example, when working in visual editors. Large (4 GB) video memory allows you to use applications at the maximum graphic settings.

1 MSI GP72 6QF Leopard Pro

MSI GP72 6QF Leopard Pro is our leader in the mid-priced gaming notebook category. The device will cost a little more than 70 000 rubles. Equipped with a top-end Intel Core i7 processor running at 2.6 GHz, which has a positive effect on performance and processing speed. The amount of RAM is 16 GB, so that the laptop can easily cope with resource-intensive applications. If necessary, it is possible to increase the memory up to 32 GB (using the DDR4 slot). The built-in discrete 2 GB video card allows you to play most games on ultra-settings.

Among the strengths of the laptop buyers say high performance, comfortable keyboard and stylish design. The disadvantages include a small (about 3 hours) operating time without recharging. The device is equipped with two drives with a total capacity of up to 1128 GB, which is quite enough to store a large amount of information. The laptop is preinstalled with the operating system Windows 10 - the latest product from Microsoft. Due to the small (only 2.6 kg) weight, it is convenient to take the device with you.

MSI GP series laptops are notable for high performance, powerful graphics card, high-quality screen and at the same time are considered the most affordable. We recommend to all video game lovers!

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Best premium gaming laptops: a budget of up to 250,000 rubles.

3 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS

An ambitious model that can overshadow the majority of competitors among game models. There is 15.6 inches with the latest Intel 7th generation processor, GTX 1070 graphics card and decent bass sound. Attention deserves the design - the backlight is stunningly beautiful, the frames around the display are pleasantly thin, the overall concept is unfriendly, but stylish.

The screen with a matte IPS matrix and a refresh rate of 144 Hz practically gives no light and gives a bright juicy picture. The touchpad quality, the buttons do not sink, do not play and do not creak. There is also a nuance - the case is very easily soiled, including in the area of ​​the wheelbarrow. In the reviews, this gadget is still being scolded for the loud work of the coolers. In support of the Taiwanese manufacturer, we note that it offers users three modes of operation of the cooling system: the minimum with FPS drawdown, the optimum with an acceptable noise level and the maximum at which the volume is turned off at least 100%.

2 MSI GT72S 6QE Dominator Pro G

The flagship model MSI GT72S 6QE Dominator Pro G is located on the second place in the rating of powerful laptops from 100,000 rubles.This is one of the most productive machines for today. At the heart of it is an Intel Core i7 processor with a frequency of up to 2,700 MHz, which has different configurations in different versions. The manufacturer installs up to 32 GB of RAM, and optionally it can be expanded to 64 GB via the DDR4 slot. The laptop has a high-quality 17.3 "display with a matte finish, with a resolution of 1920x1080, and in some versions 3840x2160. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, the newest super-powerful graphics card, is used as a graphics accelerator.

The advantages of a laptop according to customers are a good build, a well-designed cooling system and high performance. The only disadvantage is the price. An additional bonus is the built-in WEB-camera, which transfers video quite well. This is the only device in the class that has a metal case. At the same time, the weight of the laptop is only 3.8 kg.

1 MSI GE73 8RF Raider RGB

One of the most powerful laptops that will please even the most demanding amateur of computer games. The gamer will have a six-core Cor i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card, “operatives” up to 32 GB, 1000 GB HDD or HDD with SSD together. In the reviews, they note that the game Overwatch goes to 240 FPS, only occasionally there are drawdowns of up to 200 FPS. The keyboard boasts incredible ease of movement, good size and customizable backlight.

Among the shortcomings - a non-removable battery, body in gloss, which with pleasure collects prints, noisy cooling system under heavy load. But the main discontent of the owners of this gaming laptop is the location of the USB ports on the right side. There are two of them, and they are located too close to each other, therefore, devices can not be plugged in more widely than a conventional flash drive.

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