From marveling at the fantastic beasts of Horizon Zero Dawn to slaying the monsters in Witcher 3, experiencing exceptional gaming visuals calls for powerful machines that deliver the highest levels of performance. While many hardcore gamers prefer desktop PCs for their gaming adventures, gaming laptops have recently seen quite a rise in popularly for their exceptional displays, great audio, ergonomic keyboards and unprecedented power. NVIDIA has been rolling out its latest RTX GPUs to numerous gaming laptops making them more powerful than before. This coupled with speedy SSDs and robust mobile processors make for a device that’s guaranteed to provide immersive entertainment experience in a portable package.
We have rounded up the best, most powerful weapon-ready laptops for you to enjoy gaming without being tethered to your desk. From Lenovo to ASUS and HP, manufacturers are producing hardware to push the boundaries of gaming and we are all for it. Let’s take a look at the best gaming laptops 2019 has to offer.
HP OMEN 15
Key Specifications
- Intel Core i7-7700HQ Processor
- Processor Speed: 3.8GHz Turbo CPU
- 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD+128GB SSD
- 15.6″ Full HD Display (1920 x 1080) Resolution
- NVIDIA GF GTX 1060 6GB Dedicated Graphics
- Windows 10 Home
Take on any in-game challenge and achieve greatness with HP Omen 15 gaming laptop. This beast of a laptop is armed with Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor with a processing speed of 3.8GHz. While 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD and 128GB SSD take lagging or storage problems out of the equation, NVIDIA GF GTX 1060 6GB dedicated graphics guarantee a stunning visual experience. As far as the hardware is concerned, HP Omen 15 is designed keeping in mind a hardcore gaming aesthetic with its keyboard illuminating in Dragon Red and the fierce Omen logo embedded on the exterior in the same colour.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus
Key specifications
- Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz Quad Core Processor
- 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
- 15.6″ Full HD Display (1920 x 1080) Resolution
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5 Dedicated Graphics
- Windows 10 Home 64-bit
ASUS ROG Zephyrus is leading the charge among thin gaming laptops packing raw power. At only 0.7 inches thick, this revolutionary gaming laptop boasts Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ quad-core processor, 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 dedicated graphics lets you break all the rules with its G-Sync technology that minimises stuttering, reduces input lag, and eliminates visual tearing, consequently offering a smoother, faster and most immersive experience. ASUS ROG Zephyrus’ 120Hz display is ideal for fast-paced games. It is also streamlined for virtual reality offering performance with frame rates exceeding 90FPS. Gear up with Oculus Rift, HTC Vive or any other top VR headset and explore new gaming realms.
Lenovo Legion Y520
Key Specifications
- Intel Core i5-7300HQ 2.5 GHz / 3.5GHz Turbo Quad Core Processor
- 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD + 128GB SSD
- 15.6″ Full HD Display (1920 x 1080) Resolution
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 2GB Dedicated Graphics
- Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Lenovo’s Legion gaming range is renowned for its stylish designs and unmatched performance. Lenovo Legion Y520 is equipped with Intel Core i5-7300HQ 2.5 GHz processor, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD and 128GB SSD delivering performance to suit even the most demanding gamer. Legion Y520’s full HD display (1920 x 1080) resolution features the same visual quality as most TVs. While the versatile NVIDIA GTX graphics card gives you the ability to play demanding games without compromising on frame rate, two Harman speakers that are custom-tuned with Dolby Audio Premium technology provide an enhanced audio experience.
HP ENVY 13
Key Specifications
- Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U 1.6GHz Max Turbo 3.4GHz Quad Core Processor
- 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD
- 13.3″ Full HD Touchscreen Display (1920 x 1080) Resolution
- NVIDIA GeForce MX150 2GB GDDR5 Dedicated Graphics
- Windows 10 Home
The 8th generation Intel Core i5 8250U 3.4GHz quad-core processor of HP Envy 13 delivers ideal performance for a truly immersive gameplay. Featuring 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD, HP Envy 13 can see you through any challenge you decide to take in-game. Enjoy flawless visuals with NVIDIA GeForce MX150 2GB GDDR5 dedicated graphics that prevent lags and stutters while producing clear and crisp results. HP Envy 13 also laptop packs in audio technology from Bang & Olufsen, for maximum impact from the quad speakers.
ASUS ROG Mothership
Key Specifications
- Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK / 2.4GHz Max Turbo Speed 5GHz Octa-Core Processor
- 64GB RAM, 1.5TB PCI-e SSD
- 17.3″ Ultra HD 4K Display (3840 x 2160) Resolution
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8GB GDDR6 Dedicated Graphics
- Windows 10 Professional
- Detachable Keyboard
ASUS ROG Mothership is titled Mothership for a reason. It features the world’s fastest and most impressive 300Hz display for gaming laptops. Expect hyper-realistic visuals, life-like effects and breathtaking display from this gaming powerhouse designed to push the boundaries when it comes to changing the face of immersive gaming. With its Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK processor, 64GB RAM, 1.5TB PCI-e SSD, and ultra HD 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution, ROG Mothership occupies the most intimidating spot among all the gaming laptops. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8GB GDDR6 dedicated graphics guarantee new standards for laptop gaming and VR performance.
Gaming laptops are not only becoming more powerful than PCs, they’re also the solution to several problems gamers face with desktops. For more gaming laptops, check out our website here.
