For gaming, it's AMD's Ryzen 5000 HX-series that you'll want to look out for on the CPU side, too. Though, the H-series chips will also do just fine.
In the meantime, AMD's 4000-series CPUs are bringing the fight to Intel and its 10th Gen processors, which results in some very competitively priced AMD laptops. Meanwhile, if you want to handle real-time ray tracing on the go, Nvidia RTX 20-series models are all over our list along with Super variants inside some premium laptops.
There's also Intel's 11th Gen chips within a few Intel Tiger Lake laptops. While not necessarily a gaming lineup per se—the Tiger Lake H-series isn't expected until later this year—the top Tiger Lake chips come with integrated graphics built using the company's latest Intel Xe architecture, and that's actually capable for low-rent competitive games or relaxed titles such as Crusader Kings III. You'll often find Tiger Lake laptops under the 'Intel Evo' branding, so keep an eye out.
There are some other things to consider with the best gaming laptops. Smaller definitely doesn't mean cheaper, for example, in PC gaming—laptops, especially thin ones, can be pricey—but the delta is narrowing. The fact that AMD, Intel, and Nvidia focus so much of their efforts on power efficiency and thermals means that the best gaming laptops are on the cutting edge of what's possible.
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Best gaming laptops
1. Razer Blade 15 (2020)
The best gaming laptop.
CPU: 10th Gen Intel Core | GPU: Up to Nvidia RTX 2080 Super Max-Q | RAM: Up to 16GB | Screen: Full HD 144 Hz, 300 Hz, or OLED 4K 60 Hz | Storage: Up to 1TB SSD | Battery: 80 Wh | Dimensions: 9.25 x 13.98 x 0.78 inches | Weight: 4.63 lbs
Price: US$1,999.11
The 2020 Razer Blade 15 model improves on one of our favorite gaming laptops. It has the same gorgeous CNC-milled aluminum chassis as its predecessor, only this time it holds the latest graphics chips from Nvidia—namely the RTX Super cards—and the new Intel 10th Gen CPUs.
2. Dell G3 15
The best budget gaming laptop with great battery life.
CPU: Intel Core i7 9750H | GPU: Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 15.6-inch Full HD IPS 144 Hz | Storage: 512GB SSD | Battery: 51 Wh | Dimensions: 0.85 x 14.4 x 10 inches | Weight: 5.40 lb
The most significant improvement from its previous model is a slimmer, sleeker design. Along with thinner bezels around a 144 Hz display, the sleeker design gives it a more high-end vibe. It’s a welcome toned-down look, in case you’re hoping for a gaming laptop that doesn’t shout ‘gamer’ as soon as you pull it out of your bag. The display itself seems the only downside, not having as rich a color range as the other gaming laptops on this list.
3. Asus TUF A15
The best mid-range gaming laptop.
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 4800H | GPU: Nvidia RTX 2060 | RAM: 16GB DDR4-2666 | Screen: 15.6-inch Full HD IPS 144 Hz | Storage: 1TB M.2 NVMe | Battery: 90 Wh | Dimensions: 14.1 x 10.1 x 1 inches | Weight: 5.07 lbs.
The Asus TUF A15 is one of the best gaming laptops of the year, thanks mainly to the AMD 8-core Ryzen 7 4800H APU that can be found beating at its heart. Throw in the speedy 1TB NVMe SSD and RTX 2060 graphics, and you've got yourself a hell of a workhorse for a non-workstation gaming laptop.
4. MSI GS65 Stealth
The most stylish gaming laptop.
CPU: Intel Core i7 8750H | GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060–RTX 2080 Max-Q | RAM: 16GB–32GB DDR4-2666 | Screen: 15.6-inch Full HD 144Hz | Storage: 512GB–1TB M.2 SSD | Battery: 82 Wh | Dimensions: 9.75 x 14.08 x 0.69 inches | Weight: 4.14 lbs.
The GS65 Stealth Thin remains, year after year, one of the best gaming laptops you can find. It's a fantastic all-rounder that still packs a punch in terms of specs and design. It has the versatility of a notebook and, because it's light and sturdy, it's incredibly easy to just pop into your bag and carry around all day for whatever you need to use it for. It has a sleek matte black aluminum body with gold accents that feels sturdy and luxurious—and thankfully it's lacking in obnoxious gamer aesthetics.
5. Acer Predator Helios 300.
The best gaming laptop for with 240 Hz display.
CPU: Intel Core i7 10750H | GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q | RAM: 16GB DDR4-2666 | Screen: 15.6-inch Full HD IPS 240 Hz | Storage: 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD | Battery: 3720 mAh | Dimensions: 10.01 x 14.23 x 0.9 inches | Weight: 5.51 lbs 
The new and improved Helios 300 has a 240 Hz IPS screen as well as smaller bezels, putting it more in line with sleek thin-and-lights than its more bulky brethren of the previous generation. The only real drawback is the diminutive SSD, although the laptop itself has available slots for 2x SSDs and an HDD which makes upgrading your storage as easy as getting a screwdriver.
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