which is the top choice for gaming laptops?
which is the top choice for gaming laptops?
I'm searching for a gaming laptop within a budget of around 1000 to 1200 euros. The games I play are from the Hunt Showdown and Warhammer RTS series. I want something capable of running at third-party settings with over 60fps on 1080p, and I’d appreciate if it has some upgrade potential for RAM and an SSD. I’m considering the Lenovo Legion 5 and the ASUS Zephyrus G15—I have no idea if they fit the needs or if there are better options available.
Hey there,
If you go to a nearby shop, we can give you some recommendations.
everywhere there are online sellers or physical stores, but I need more guidance on choosing what to purchase for those games.
You should look for a recent i5 or i7 CPU such as 8600, 9700, 10600 or 11700, whatever is most affordable for you.
A decent GPU is important, keeping in mind that mobile components are significantly slower than desktop ones. For those RTS games to run smoothly, aim for at least a 1060Ti or better.
Choose a reputable brand. Asus is excellent, Lenovo is less so, while Dell and HP also offer good gaming laptops. It seems the top choices are the three mentioned.
16GB of RAM is ideal, with no specific preference on type or speed.
A minimum of 500GB NVMe storage is recommended, preferably 1TB or larger. If it includes a HDD as well, consider removing it. This will allow you to sell it on eBay and earn some extra money.
I meant more your location (which country) if you want actual recommendations. I don't disagree with @TommyTwoTone66, but there are other manufacturers as well, and nowadays most laptops are of decent quality. You should check this list for suggestions: I have an HP Omen 15 that I really like, and it still works well with a 1660ti GPU. Also, Ryzen laptops provide great performance and run a bit cooler.
I haven't spoken for Lenovo Legion 5 specifically, but I did buy my son a Legion Y520 which has been quite reliable—lasted through his college years. It required a new keyboard and top cover, plus both CPU and GPU fans were replaced. It's still working well today (bought in late 2017).
Yeah, it doesn’t really show much about Lenovo’s quality. I had a Dell gaming laptop in 2017 and my partner got an Asus one (a bit more specs!) in 2018, and neither of them had any issues.
MSI is a mid-tier maker that once faced similar fates to Epox, Maxtor and Vigor, but stands out because every copy of Afterburner includes free advertising, giving them strong recognition among gamers. They are far from the most trustworthy or dependable big names in the industry. Even Acer outperforms MSI nowadays, which is impressive. They invest heavily in sponsorships, paid articles, and ads, aiming to be the top choice for gamers. However, their manufacturing remains the cheapest, quality control the weakest, yet their products still command a higher price. Of course, you can achieve solid performance from MSI hardware, but it will eventually wear out.