Are you looking for a new gaming laptop to play all of your favorite triple-A titles on? If so, we’ve curated a list of our best picks. With all of the options available nowadays, it can be difficult to know which laptop gives you everything you need for your style of gaming. Do you play fast-paced esports titles? Then you’ll not only need solid performance, but also a high refresh-rate screen. Or are you more a fan of the beautiful scenery in epic fantasy titles? Then you’ll need a top-of-the-line graphics card and powerful CPU. Either way, we’ve got you covered.
From no-compromises hardware to displays with high refresh rates, these laptops can do pretty much everything a desktop PC can do. During our review process, we put every single one of these laptops through a battery of tests, so we’ve got the numbers to back up our recommendations. Whether you’re looking for the best 17-inch gaming laptop or the most portable machine, we’ve got you covered. Read on to learn more.
See our roundup of the best laptops for even more recommendations—premium laptops, ultraportables, Chromebooks, and more.
Why you should trust us: Hey, it’s in our name! PCWorld prides itself on laptop experience and expertise. We’ve been covering PCs since 1983, and we now review more than 70 laptops every year. All of the picks below have been personally tested and vetted by our experts, who’ve applied not only performance benchmarks but rigorous usability standards. We’re also committed to reviewing PC laptops at every price point to help you find a machine that matches your budget
