The category of gaming laptops is quite specific. These are the most powerful, productive devices that must meet the requirements of constantly improving computer games.
To draw excellent graphics, the previous 6–8 GB of RAM and an Intel Core i7 processor are no longer enough. Modern games have become much more serious. And the once leader in the gaming laptop segment in 2017-2018 is not able to compete even with the low-cost leaders of 2020.
The list of the best gaming laptops by mid-2020 includes developments from leading manufacturers.
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Rating categories
Selecting the top ten gaming laptops in 2020 is not easy. The range was too varied. Therefore, 15 models are collected here.
All of them are divided into 3 categories, where the main criterion is the price:
- Inexpensive models. The concept of an inexpensive laptop for the segment of gaming devices is quite relative. As part of the rating, the price range was 45-55 thousand rubles.
- Mid-budget. These are more serious units. For them, you will have to pay from 75 to 82 thousand rubles.
- Premium. These are the devices that will definitely pull the games planned for the next few years. High-performance filling, which will cost from 120 to 220 thousand rubles.
Yes, for that kind of money in the secondary market you can buy a pretty good car. But those who are really fond of computer games understand that even 100 thousand rubles is not so much for a high-quality and powerful model.
Budget category
It’s worth starting with the best budget gaming laptops, of which there are 5 units here.
Given the financial capabilities of many gamers, not everyone can afford to spend more than 50 thousand rubles on the purchase of a device that is actually intended for entertainment and leisure.
Because the segment of low-cost mobile computers is very relevant.
As part of this collection, models under 50 thousand rubles are collected, available with Ryzen 5 processors from AMD or Core i5 8-10 series from Intel. It also has 8 GB of RAM, a good graphics card and a Full HD display. This is the maximum that you can expect for such money.
Asus TUF Gaming FX505DD
So far, this is the leader among the best budget gaming laptops, which is offered with a powerful 4-core processor from AMD and an excellent graphics card in the form of the GTX 1050 GeForce from Nvidia.
The display is built on an IPS matrix, has the necessary Full HD resolution. There is support for high refresh rates as well as NanoEdge.
The case is resistant to wear, will definitely serve for a long time, faithfully and reliably. The keyboard will withstand even the most aggressive gamers. And all this will cost about 48 thousand rubles.
TUF FX705DD
An analogue of the previous model, with about the same price tag.
But they are still different from each other. Despite the same graphics card and processor, there is a difference. Like the leader of the rating, AMD processor is used here. We are talking about a Ryzen 5 device. Only here it is 2-core.
Looks good indicator of RAM. The user gets 16 GB of RAM. The internal SSD format is designed for 256 GB of disk space.
The display and built-in speakers deserve special attention. The screen is based on an IPS matrix, has a Full HD resolution. And all this with an impressive diagonal of 17.3 inches.
Implemented high-quality sound. This is due to the fact that the device supports a technology called DTS Headphone X.
Don’t forget to integrate a webcam and a decent digital microphone. Although it is still more convenient to play with headphones.
All this budget power was able to fit into a body weighing no more than 2.6 kilograms.
For a laptop for 48 thousand rubles, this is a very interesting and worthy option.
Dell G5 5587
The representative of Dell also naturally falls into the top among the best gaming laptops. In this case, modification G5155062 is considered.
The buyer is offered a clear widescreen display with an effective anti-reflective coating. The screen is based on an IPS matrix. Its resolution is 1920×1080 pixels. The screen size itself is 15.6 inches.
To enjoy the gaming process, the manufacturer equipped the gaming laptop with a good graphics card from Nvidia. This is a GTX GeForce 1050 Ti model. In this case, the graphics adapter is supplemented by its video memory.
To support these features, a solid Intel Core i5 processor was placed in the case. Its frequency varies from 2.3 to 4 GHz. Since the graphic part was thought out superbly, 8 GB of RAM looks quite decent. More is not required.
In terms of internal memory, you can choose. This is up to 1 TB with HDD and 128 GB with SSD.
Dell has applied its proprietary sound technology and directional speakers here.
The only complaint is not the best display matrix. Other than that, it’s a great gaming machine. True, it is more expensive than the leaders and will cost about 55 thousand rubles.
RedmiBook 14
An excellent, beautiful and stylish gaming laptop for little money, made in a high-quality aluminum case. This made it possible to significantly lighten the design and simultaneously extend the service life of the device.
The display occupies almost the entire panel, although its diagonal is only 14 inches. For a number of games and gamers, this is quite enough.
The device is built around Intel Core i5 and i7 U-series processors. It is also worth noting a decent graphics card. This is the MX250 from Nvidia GeForce. With RAM, everything is according to the standard for a state employee, 8 GB.
As storage, you can use SSD drives with a capacity of 256 or 512 gigabytes.
The battery turned out to be quite capacious. It is quite enough for battery life for 14 hours.
Having paid 45 thousand rubles, you can safely count on the launch of good games at medium and high graphic settings.
Asus VivoBook X512FL
Oddly enough, another representative of Asus got into the top among the best gaming laptops in the budget segment.
Yes, if only the top 10 inexpensive but gaming laptops were selected, taking into account the average price category, this model would probably be put in 11th place. But still a very worthy unit.
The thin body, stylish design, nice price and fast charging speed lose some of their appeal due to not the most powerful chip. If the user does not expect to run serious modern games, then the capabilities of this portable computer will definitely be enough.
The processor here is from Intel, and it’s a Core i5. The performance is small, but the GeForce MX250 graphics card works with it. The tandem is worthy. RAM is the same standard 8 GB.
Mid-budget category
The next ranking among the best gaming laptops in 2020 will be the category of mid-budget models.
Here are collected devices that have in many respects the optimal ratio of price, quality and performance. It is this segment that most users pay attention to. After all, the price range is limited to a maximum mark of 80 thousand rubles.
In this ranking of the best laptops for gaming, there was also a place for 5 great models. What to choose from this segment, each buyer will decide for himself.
Dell G5 G5590
According to many users and experts, this particular gaming laptop is positioned as the best in the mid-budget category.
It is important to clarify that we are talking about a modification with the index G158047.
For 78 thousand rubles, which sellers demand on average, the buyer will receive an Intel Core i7 processor. Its frequency is up to 4.5 GHz. The GeForce RTX 2060 was used as a graphics card. Such characteristics can be considered premium, even flagship, but the price remains at an average level.
A conditional disadvantage is the fact that Linux is used here as the operating system. Whether it’s good or bad, everyone decides for himself.
Without spending more than 80 thousand rubles, you can get 1 TB of HHD memory and 128 GB of SSD. Although the volume of the solid state drive increases to 512 GB. You will have to pay extra for it.
ROG Zephyrus G by Asus
In many ways, this is a gaming flagship that comes with a very attractive price-to-power ratio.
For about 79 thousand rubles, you can get an AMD processor and an Nvidia video card. These will be the Ryzen 7 and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti versions, respectively.
To realize the potential of hardware components, Asus offers a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display. Color reproduction and brightness are top notch. Nothing to complain about.
To store information, 1 TB of memory is offered.
Despite its power, the case turned out to be thin, and its weight does not exceed 2.2 kilograms.
Acer Predator Helios 300
Even the appearance of this laptop clearly demonstrates that a powerful and modern game is not a problem for him.
When choosing the most top-end and optimal gaming laptops in terms of price and performance, this model definitely deserves to be on the list of favorites.
Yes, the device is slightly inferior to the leaders of the segment. It uses a processor from Intel in the face of Core i5. RAM is 8 GB with the possibility of expansion. There are more expensive and advanced versions of this particular laptop, but the goal was just to fit in the framework of 80 thousand rubles.
But even for this modification in terms of gaming capabilities, you should not worry. After all, there is a powerful video card from Nvidia. This is GeForce GTX1060.
The display is clear, bright, with Full HD resolution. And its diagonal is 15.6 inches.
The only problem is the relatively fast discharge. An active gamer is better to stay near the outlet.
GL63 8SDK from MSI
For 80 thousand rubles, you can take another great gaming laptop.
Here, users are offered an Intel Core i7 with a base frequency of a 6-core processor of 2.2 GHz. But in overclocking mode, it produces a much more impressive 4.1 GHz.
It’s also a sin to complain about the video card. There is a GTX 1660 Ti from Nvidia. Throw in 16 GB of RAM, a 15.6-inch Full HD display, and you have an excellent gaming platform.
True, due to the not entirely thought-out backlight, it will not be possible to actively work and print on such a device. It is immediately clear that the manufacturer focused specifically on gamers.
Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop
More than a decent mid-budget device. And you can take such a model literally for 75 thousand rubles.
For that kind of money, the buyer gets at his disposal a GTX 1060 graphics card, an Intel Core i5 processor, as well as a 15.6-inch display with an IPS matrix and a completely natural Full HD resolution.
On the RAM, they also spared no resources and immediately gave out 10 GB. There should be no problems with data storage, since 512 GB have been allocated for this.
The only conditional drawback is not the highest quality sound of the integrated speakers. But since most gamers prefer to use headphones, this minus should not be taken seriously.
Premium category
In conclusion, a selection of the top 5 best laptops that belong to the elite segment.
The minimum price tag for such devices is 120 thousand rubles. But here it is important to understand that the RAM will not fall below 32 gigabytes. As for the processors, in the conditionally worst case it will be a 6-core 12-thread Intel Core i7.
Such laptops allow you to turn on any modern game at maximum settings and resolution, including 4K. Hence the corresponding price.
ROG Chimera G703GXR from Asus
It is important to clarify that we are talking about a modification of the G703GXR EV038T. This is due to the fact that another Chimera from Asus is also represented in the ranking.
The manufacturer offers a 17.3-inch FHD display for 200 thousand rubles. The flagship is offered with an Intel Core i7 processor, the frequency of which varies between 2.6-4.5 GHz. In the role of the RTX2080 graphics card from Nvidia.
As expected, there will be 32 GB of RAM. The internal memory is implemented on the basis of a 1 TB SSHD drive.
To fully enjoy the gaming process, the applied video card is presented in its best performance.
It was not possible to find any obvious shortcomings in this device. Yes, this is a laptop for 200 thousand rubles. But the filling and the possibilities fully justify themselves.
Alienware Area 51M by Dell
The Dell product managed to rise to the second line of the rating.
This is a high-quality and functional laptop that can run any modern game at 4K resolution without any problems.
Inside the stylish and powerful case are exclusively flagship components. This is an Intel Core i9 as a processor, an RTX 2080 card responsible for graphics, up to 64 GB of RAM, depending on the configuration, and 1520 GB as an SSD drive.
It is important to consider that for 120 thousand rubles there will be 32 GB of RAM. If you want to increase the rate, then the price will increase.
ROG Chimera G703GX
In this case, the full name of the modification sounds like G703GX E5055T. A very worthy and interesting laptop, sharpened for modern powerful games. His purchase will cost a more modest 140 thousand rubles.
For that kind of money, Asus is ready to offer its customers an Intel Core i9, an RTX 2080 graphics card and an integrated UHD Graphics 630. High-quality speakers are also used here for better audio performance.
More than 1500 GB is available for storing information, and in the form of a solid state drive.
Nothing bad can be said about the display. This is a screen with a diagonal of 17.3 inches based on a powerful IPS matrix.
The only problem is that finding such a version of the laptop will not be very easy. But if it works out, then the money will definitely not be spent in vain. For the avid gamer, this is a great choice.
GT76 Titan DT9SG by MSI
The name sounds like it’s a charged version of some powerful sports car. Although this laptop can rightly be considered a hypercar in the laptop segment.
The choice of the manufacturer offers a 17-inch display with an IPS matrix, which can produce a resolution of 1920×1080, or a much more solid 3829×2160 pixels, thereby supporting 4K resolution.
Working memory has reached unprecedented heights. That’s an impressive 128 GB. Although the price will be prohibitive. In this case, we consider a complete set with 64 GB of RAM. In the role of a video card, everything is standard for the premium segment. This is the already familiar RTX 2080.
If we talk about the processor, then this is an Intel Core i9.
Any assembly, regardless of changes in the filling, eventually produces 4.2 kilograms of mass.
Fantastic laptop. But the price is right too. 4th place in the ranking only due to the fact that its purchase will cost 220 thousand rubles. And not in the richest configuration among the options offered.
ROG G703GI from Asus
Closes the rating of premium gaming laptops is another representative of Asus and the ROG family.
Despite the compact case, we managed to find a place for a 6-core and 12-thread Intel Core i9 processor, a GTX 1080 video card, 16 GB of RAM.
All this allows you to transfer the image to a 17.3-inch display based on an IPS matrix. Everything is very high quality.
In terms of storage, it offers 1TB HDD and 256GB SSD.
Yes, it is inferior to competitors in terms of characteristics. But the price here is 120 thousand rubles.
A gaming laptop is a serious and expensive thing. It requires not just a powerful content, but also a clear balance between all the characteristics.
Which of this variety to choose, each user will decide for himself. But on the presented rating, the range is not limited.