The Best Gaming Laptop 2024

When it comes to gaming laptops, PC manufacturers get the most adventurous. With the current technology, gaming laptops have lightning-fast refresh rates, rotating hinges, and desktop-like customization. However, these are not just gaming laptops anymore, they work perfectly well for your 9-5 hours. We have compiled a list of the Best Gaming Laptop 2024 under 8 categories: The best gaming laptop overall, The best gaming laptop for most players, The best gaming laptop under $1,000 / £1,000, The best 14-inch gaming laptop, The best 15-inch gaming laptop, The best 18-inch gaming laptop, The most powerful gaming laptop we’ve tested, and The best slimline gaming laptop. Please note that the prices mentioned below are subject to change. Without further ado, let’s get started:

ASUS has revived its complete line-up of ROG gaming laptops, with the latest processors and GPU. The Asus ROG Strix Scar has certain unique elements, one of which is the keyboard deck, which becomes translucent towards the top; this translucent design also extends to the sides and rear edges of the laptop. The laptop is slightly on the thicker side, measuring 3.04 cm, and weighs 2.5 Kgs. But for the kind of power it delivers, it is basically designed to be a desktop replacement, hence, the extra thickness and weight. It costs around Rs. 2,60,000 here.

Check out the Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023)’s specs here:

Reasons to Buy

• Competitive Graphics Performance
• Sterling mini LED 240Hz display
• Semi-transparent design

Reasons to Avoid

• Plastic construction feels beneath the price
• Unimposing 720p webcam
• Price

Also called the “certified powerhouse,” the Alienware M15 R7 is a beast. Boosted by Intel’s 12th-generation processors and space for RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 Ti graphics cards, the R7 has definitely upgraded the Alienware M15 experience. The graphic chip is paired up with a 144Hz display, and thus the beyond-muscular, high frame rate performance is a surprise. The compact chassis makes the M15 a more portable gaming laptop than its competitors. The Alienware M15 R7 is available in India for Rs. 1,25,890 here.

Here are Alienware M15 R7’s specs:

Reasons to buy

• Slim design
• 144Hz display
• Strong HD gaming performance
• Battery life

Reasons to avoid

• Low build quality
• Chunky top and bottom screen bezels
• Ho-hum touchpad

While the Acer Nitro 5 does not top any charts, it hits the performance and presents a baseline for mainstream gaming at an extremely low price. It is tough to find budget gaming laptops, but at $748 (Rs. 62,200), the Nitro 5 is both wallet-friendly and gives a robust entry-level performance. 1080p gaming is possible because of its 12th-generation Intel Core i5 CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU, and 144Hz refresh rate display. The laptop has a minimalist design, unlike its predecessors with its chassis made of plastic completely. The keyboard seems extremely good for the price range with bouncy keys and an RGB backlight across customizable zones.

Reasons to buy

• Low Price
• Steady mainstream gaming performance with 12th Gen CPU and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
• 144Hz display
• Good port selection

Reasons to avoid

• Low storage
• Build quality
• Falls short of 60 fps sometimes

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 comes with an excellent finish due to a milled magnesium-aluminium lid chassis. The 14-inch laptop is full of ports (a microSD card reader, a USB4 port, and even a HDMI 2.1 port) and is extremely easy to carry. Due to the mini 3ms LED, everything pops up and is absolutely stunning to look at. The trackpad is extremely responsive and takes up a lot of space below the keyboard. The keys are spaced out, preventing mistypes, and the sound quality is very good also. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023) is available here for Rs. 1,20,000.

Here are the specifications of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14:

Reasons to buy

• Gorgeous mini LED screen
• Compact
• Loads of connectivity
• Impressive build

Reasons to avoid

• Unfit for RTX 4090
• Slower than other RTX 4080 laptops
• The webcam is not as sharp

The 2022 Razer Blade 15 boasts the latest components from Intel and Nvidia, after waiting for both 12th Gen “Alder Lake” CPUs and the newest GeForce 30 Ti GPU to launch before getting updated. The base model starts at $2,499 (Rs. 2,07,560) and goes to $2,999 (Rs. 2,50,000). The Core i7 and RTX 3070 Ti help cruise past the 60gps mark in modern games with full HD and native QHD resolution. If you have a huge budget and require top-end power, this is the best pick. With a 15.6-inch diagonal display, users get an option to switch from full HD (1080p) with a 360 Hz refresh rate to 4K with 144Hz. You can buy the Razer Blade 15 (2022) here.

Check out the specifications of Razer Blade 15 (2022) here:

Reasons to buy

• Best-in-class design
• Strong performance due to Intel “Alder Lake” CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti
• 240Hz QHD display
• Varied port selection, 1080p webcam, and a top-notch touchpad

Reasons to avoid

• Price
• Mediocre battery

The Alienware M18 is the best giant-screen gaming laptop with its top-end components and a spacious 18-inch display. The gaming performance is exceptional with the Intel Core i9-13980HX CPU and an Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU alongside its roomy 18-inch, 2,560-by-1,600-pixel display. However, you need deep pockets for this one as it is basically a desktop replacement for gaming with super fast frame rates and smooth design. The m18 gauges 1.05 by 16.15 by 12.59 inches (HWD) and weighs 4 Kg., with the base model commencing at 3.8 Kg. Compared to other 18-inch gaming laptops, the M18 is the slimmest of them all. It is available here at a price of Rs. 3,64,990.

Here are the specifications of the Alienware M18:

Reasons to buy

• Blistering performance
• Sturdy Build with metal lid
• Customizable lights
• Superior Cherry MX
• Sharp 1600p/165Hz display, with 1080p/480Hz option

Reasons to avoid

• Rear-facing ports are awkward to reach
• Battery life
• Big and heavy
• Price

One of the most powerful gaming laptops right now, the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 boasts the latest flagship CPU from Intel (13th Gen Core i9) and GPU from Nvidia (GeForce RTX 4090). The laptop lists a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD running in RAID 0, but our tests displayed 2 TB of storage. It is unclear whether it used two 1 TB drives in RAID 0 or two 2 TB drives in RAID 1, however, testing confirmed that the drives are performing much better, exceeding the PCIe 4.0 x4 bandwidth cap. They were also crossing the sequential read speed of 11,172 MBps in a CrystalDiskMark test. You can buy this from the official website here at Rs. 2,79,990.

Here are the specifications of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18:

Reasons to buy

• Extreme performance
• Gaming display
• Decent battery on the GPU
• Size and weight

Reasons to avoid

• Plastic construction
• Price
• Loud under intense workloads

A slim version of its Omen 16 gaming laptop, HP Omen Transcend 16 focuses more on form. HP discontinued all AMD HP Omen 16 (2022) to pull out the 2023 version with 13th Gen Intel Processors and Nvidia RTX 40 series graphics. An upgrade has been provided with a sleeker, lighter package that throttles some power. However, the addition of an ultra-bright 1600p, 240 Hz mini LED screen has made this laptop on the pricey side. It is packed with Intel Core i9-13900HX CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU tuned at 130 watts (130W) total graphics power (TGP), 32GB of memory, and a 2TB solid-state drive. Follow this link to get your hands on the HP Omen Transcend 16.

Here are the specifications of the HP Omen Transcend 16:

Reasons to buy

• Colorful 4k with mini LED display
• Sleek and professional-looking frame

Reason to avoid

• Price and performance
• Loud fan noise under load
• Battery life

This was our list of The Best Gaming Laptop 2024. All these laptops have different features, catering to different needs and budgets. We recommend you watch some more videos about the laptops before you finally make a decision to make sure that it has got everything you need.

Which gaming laptop do you use/are planning to buy in 2024? Let us know in the comments below!