If you’re looking for a good laptop for Christmas this year, you’ll find a number of great options. From high-end Asus ROG Zephyrus G15s to Dell’s latest G15, there are plenty of options for gamers.
Razer Blade 15
If you are on the lookout for a new gaming laptop, consider the Razer Blade 15. It’s the first in the ultra-thin Blade gaming laptop line.
The base model of the Razer Blade 15 has a bespoke heat pipe system to maximize the thermal threshold. It’s a bit bulkier than the previous-generation Blade 18 and 16 but it’s still thin enough to carry.
Razer has updated the display of its Razer Blade 15 with an even more modern OLED. This one supports Optimus 2.0 and is able to reach 400 nits of sustained brightness.
The Razer Blade 15 Advanced comes with a Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card. Compared to the old RTX 2000 cards, this newer model is a big upgrade.
You’ll also find a slew of new features. This includes an HDMI 2.1 port, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a USB-C port with 20V charging. All of these features are in addition to the usual suspects like a 512GB SSD and a quad-HD display.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G15
The Zephyrus G15 is a gaming laptop that’s built for gamers who don’t want to sacrifice performance for portability. It features cutting-edge graphics cards and a powerful AMD Ryzen processor, and it delivers reliable frame rates for popular games.
Asus offers the Zephyrus G15 for around $2,000. At $2,299, this gaming laptop is a good value. For the price, you get a 15.6-inch display with a 240-Hz refresh rate, a dedicated Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 90Wh battery.
In addition to the RTX 3070 graphics card, the Zephyrus G15 also has an AMD Radeon software package and an AMD integrated graphics card. Streaming is also possible thanks to the AMD Ryzen processor, and it can extend the battery life.
HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 15
The HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 15 is an affordable gaming laptop that offers great value for money. It offers good PCMark benchmark results and includes a mounting frame. If you’re interested in a PC that’s packed with the latest components, then this model is worth looking into.
The Pavilion Gaming 15 is a 15.6-inch laptop that offers some of the best features at an affordable price. For starters, it is one of the cheapest 15.6-inch laptops on the market.
What sets this model apart from other similarly-priced gaming laptops is its impressive graphics card. Unlike most laptops, the Pavilion Gaming 15 is outfitted with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050. This graphics card delivers smooth gameplay visuals.
Depending on your needs, you can go with an AMD or Intel processor. Fortunately, the AMD version provides comparable single-core performance while allowing for better multi-core efficiency.
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro
Lenovo’s Legion 5 Pro is one of the best mid-range gaming laptops available today. Despite its premium build quality, it’s not too heavy, and has good battery life. Unlike many other mid-range laptops, it has a QHD screen and a 165Hz refresh rate. And it’s got an intelligent mode that optimizes eSports titles for next-generation performance.
It has a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 6800H CPU, 16GB of memory, and a terabyte SSD. There’s also a dedicated Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics chip. The laptop is also capable of sRGB-like color accuracy, and has a wide color gamut.
The Legion 5 Pro also has an intelligent intake system that allows you to control the fan speed. This new feature helps reduce heat while improving performance.
Another feature is the quad-channel exhaust system. This enables you to control the fan speed, and also works in tandem with the new intelligent mode.
Dell G15
Dell isn’t afraid to make a gamer-friendly laptop. The G15 series, for instance, is designed to be sleek and workhorse-able. You can choose from eight, sixteen, or even twenty-fourGB of RAM. Plus, there are plenty of ports for connecting to your favorite peripherals.
The Dell G15 comes in three colors. Specter Green with Camouflage, Phantom Grey with speckles, and Dark Shadow Grey. They also come with a Black thermal shelf and Metallic Nightshade.
This new model features a “next-generation” Nvidia GeForce RTX card. Despite being a step down from the top-of-the-line G16, it still offers an impressive performance. It’s also capable of running a range of 3D applications. Depending on how much you want to spend, you can even add an RTX 3060 GPU.
Aside from the RTX 3060, the G15 has a Core i5 processor. You can upgrade to a Core i7 if you like. And if you don’t, you can opt for a more affordable AMD solution.