How do you get the best first-person shooter performance on the go? With a gaming laptop picked for FPS Games, of course!
In this article, we’ll be showcasing some of the great gaming laptops that are primed for smooth FPS gaming. Whether you’re into classic Counter-Strike 2 or a fan of something a bit more magical, you need hardware and a display that can keep up with the fast-paced action.
FPS Games
FPS games are first-person shooters – not to be confused with frames per second, which is how well your gaming PC renders a game. First-person shooters put you in the shoes of the character, you see as they see. That is often an onslaught of enemies that you need to fire down. FPS games cover an exciting range of genres, blending elements of horror in the DOOM franchise, swapping guns for magic in Ghostwire: Tokyo, and even bringing sci-fi action with Halo. So, there is plenty to choose from when exploring this genre!
Best Gaming Laptops for FPS Games
To get great FPS gaming on a laptop, you need hardware that can keep up and high-resolution displays with high refresh rates. This ensures your picture stays clear and you won’t fall victim to laggy performance. Some more recent FPS games do have pretty demanding hardware requirements, especially if they implement real-time ray tracing, cinematic visuals, and the like. Thankfully, the gaming laptops at Overclockers UK are engineered to deliver smooth gaming with the latest tech, whether you’re playing first-person shooters or cosy games. We have five picked out here to give you a taste.
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Gaming Laptop
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is packed with all the hardware you need to enjoy the likes of Halo, DOOM, and all your FPS favourites in stunning detail. The Intel Core i7-13620H CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU work in tandem to deliver premium gaming, while the 16GB DDR5 RAM keeps operations efficient. What’s more, the 15.6” FHD display has a 144Hz refresh rate with G-Sync support, so your gaming stays smooth and detailed. You’ll be ready to take any shot with this gaming laptop!
Lenovo Legion 7 Gaming Laptop
Take your FPS gaming to new heights with the Lenovo Legion 7 and its 3.2K display with 165Hz refresh rate. All your favourites will truly come to life on this gaming laptop. Plus, with an Intel Core i7-14700HX CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, and 32GB DDR5 RAM, the Lenovo Legion 7 can more than keep up with the hardware requirements of many popular first-person shooters. Enjoy sharp shooting and top-notch visuals!
MSI Vector 16HX Gaming Laptop
Need a bit more oomph from your hardware? The MSI Vector 16HX Gaming Laptop features an Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, facilitating elite-tier gaming wherever you go. Plus, with 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 2TB NVMe SSD, you can wave goodbye to pesky slow loading screens and hello to near-zero latency! Plus, all that real estate for your FPS gaming library is nothing to sniff at. What’s more, this gaming laptop is equipped with a 16” QHD+ display with 240Hz refresh rate. Just imagine the stunning detail and smooth visuals you’ll get on that screen!
Gigabyte AORUS 7 Gaming Laptop
How about a bit more screen real estate? The Gigabyte AORUS 7 pairs a whopping 17.3” display with FHD resolutions and a 360Hz refresh rate. You’ll be able to see your enemies coming from an in-game mile away! Equipped with an Intel Core i5-12500H CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, you can achieve all this smooth gaming with a friendly price tag, too!
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 Laptop
Our last pick harnesses the latest tech innovation, AI-enhanced CPUs. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus utilises an Intel Core 9 185H CPU, equipped with a dedicated NPU to help sustain AI workloads so your CPU doesn’t have to. Pair that with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU and NVIDIA’s own AI-enhanced tech, and you can enjoy upscaled images, real-time ray tracing, and stunning visuals on all your FPS faves.
More FPS Gaming Laptops
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Emily is a board and cosy gamer, keyboard obsessive, and content copywriter for Overclockers UK. She has been with Overclockers UK since 2020, writing about everything from noblechairs to 8Pack PCs. She writes from within her desk nest with a foster pup at her feet. (What, a desk duvet is a totally normal thing!) In her downtime, she likes to play board games, farming sims, and old-school Final Fantasy. IX to be specific. It is the best, and that is a hill she will die on.
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