Are you looking to enhance your gaming experience with a powerful gaming laptop? If so – look no further! We’ve compiled our expert knowledge all about laptops into one helpful blog post to help you decide if a gaming laptop is for you!
Why Should I Buy a Gaming Laptop?
Laptops are the ideal choice for those who have small space, want to game or work on the go, and students. Whilst they may have a smaller form factor compared to a desktop PC, a laptop is still packed with the same incredible hardware. This means you don’t have to compromise on performance.
Whether you are designing graphics, writing essays, or playing the latest AAA titles, laptops are extremely versatile. These portable computers have been designed with a focus on delivering almost the same performance as a desktop PC. This includes ultra-fast speeds, immersive graphics, along with high-quality resolutions and frame rates.
In addition to this, a laptop is more energy-efficient compared to a desktop PC. You can even use your laptop anywhere and don’t have to be constantly plugged into a power source.
Advantages
- Portable
- Small form factor
- Powerful hardware
- High-quality battery life
- More energy-efficient
- Can usually make core upgrades to the hardware, for example adding more storage and RAM
Disadvantages
- Less customisation options
- Upgrades are limited
- Usually more expensive than a desktop PC with the same hardware configuration
Is a Laptop Good for Gaming?
A laptop is perfect for enjoying high-end gaming on the go! Similar to a desktop gaming PC, laptops are designed to meet a vast array of budgets and gameplay styles. From entry-level to gaming enthusiasts. If you choose to invest in a gaming laptop that is armed with the latest cutting-edge hardware, you can still achieve the same blisteringly fast performance and photo-realistic visuals of a standard gaming PC with smooth refresh rates.
If you’re worried about your laptop staying cool during intensive tasks or AAA gaming, then don’t! A high-quality gaming laptop will come with a powerful integrated thermal solution designed to perfectly match the hardware’s cooling requirements. You can also purchase an additional laptop cooler for extra peace of mind.
What’s more, you can even add a splash of colour or style to your setup. Many gaming laptops come armed with dazzling RGB lighting, built-in surround sound, and much more!
NVIDIA RTX 40 Series Laptops:
Achieve exceptional performance with a high-quality gaming laptop packed with the latest generation of hardware. Laptops with an RTX 40 Series GPU have been built utilising cutting-edge Ada Lovelace architecture with third-gen RT and fourth-gen Tensor cores.
With up to three times more power efficiency compared to previous generations, NVIDIA RTX 40 Series laptops come fully equipped with a range of cutting-edge features. This includes DLSS 3, Real-Time Ray Tracing, and a suite of MAX-Q technologies. All of which combined, optimise performance to streamline your gaming and productivity.
If you want to take a look at all of the laptops, we have available with an RTX 40 Series GPU, click the button below.
Our Top Gaming Laptops
ASUS ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop
Dominate your gaming enemies with the ASUS ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop. Equipped with an Intel i7 13650HX CPU and NVIDIA GeForce 4080 GPU, experience exceptional performance with smooth frame rates. Keeping the powerful hardware cool is the integrated ASUS ROG Intelligent Cooling thermal system, utilising liquid metal on the CPU and quadruple fan outlets. This helps to draw any excess heat away from the vital components. In addition to this, you can carry on gaming for hours with a high-quality 90Wh battery. Perfect for on the go gaming and work.
- 16.0” WUXGA
- 165HZ refresh rate
- Intel i7 13650HX CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4080
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
MSI Pulse 17 Gaming Laptop
Powerful performance meets portability with the MSI Pulse 17 Gaming Laptop. Armed with an Intel i9 13900H CPU, unlock ultra-fast speeds in both single and multi-threaded tasks. Plus, with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, enjoy stunning graphics due to support for cutting-edge Ray Tracing and intelligent AI capabilities. There is plenty of storage space for all your games and creative projects thanks to the 1TB SSD. Finally, with the sleek FHD screen and 144Hz refresh rate, become immersed in all your favourite gaming worlds. Take advantage of the built-in adaptive sync for tear-free, smooth gameplay.
- 17.3” FHD display
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Intel I9 13900H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
Lenovo LOQ Gaming Laptop
Experience mind-blowing performance with the Lenovo LOQ Gaming Laptop. Take advantage of the Intel i5 13500H CPU, with the P- and E- core combination for seamless, ultra-fast gaming, editing, and much more! You can also, harness the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU to enhance your gaming experience, offering immersive visuals and smooth frame rates. In addition to this, with powerful 16GB of DDR5 RAM, wave goodbye to slow loading times and input lag.
- 15.6” FHD
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Intel i5 13600H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
What Laptops are Good for Work?
Investing in a high-quality laptop will streamline your productivity. Utilise cutting-edge hardware and crisp colour accurate displays to defeat your workload. What’s more, with powerful battery life, your laptop will stand strong throughout your entire work day without needing to be plugged in.
If you’re looking for a high-quality laptop for work, we’ve selected a few of our favourites.
Medion Erazer Specialist Gaming Laptop
With the Medion Erazer Specialist Gaming Laptop, you will have everything need to dominate your workload and boost your productivity. Equipped with an Intel Core i7-12700H CPU, enjoy superior performance in single and multithreaded tasks. What’s more, this laptop features a 16’’ QHD 165Hz display and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 for buttery smooth frame rates and crystal-clear visuals.
- Intel Core i7 12700H CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
- 16” QHD screen
ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Gaming Laptop
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Gaming Laptop combines flexibility and performance into one. Powered by an Intel i9 13900H CPU, harness blisteringly-fast processing speeds and effortless multitasking. Thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, unlock stunning graphics with Real-Time Ray Tracing and AI DLSS. All of which is boosted even further by the 14.5” OLED display and 120Hz refresh rates.
- 14.5” OLED display
- 120Hz refresh rate
- Intel i9 13900H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home
MSI Creator Z17 Gaming Laptop
The MSI Creator Z17 Gaming Laptop is perfect for creative work! Armed with an Intel Core i9 14900HX and NVIDIA GeForce 4070 GPU, enjoy exceptional performance and hyper-realistic graphics, even during intensive workloads, such as image rendering, animating or video editing. Plus, you won’t miss a single detail thanks to the 17.0’’ QHD+ screen, that will display every pixel in rich, detailed quality with 165Hz refresh rates.
- 17.0” QHD+ display
- 165Hz refresh rate
- Intel i9 14900HX CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070
- 64GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Pro
Must-Have Laptop Accessories
To complete your portable set-up, we have a vast range of laptop accessories. This includes high-quality bags or backpacks, additional coolers, security locks, and portable USB docks for connecting all of your important peripherals.
Lenovo 15.6” Lightweight Laptop Bag
- 15.6” laptop backpack
- Lightweight construction
- Water resistant
- Padded laptop compartment
IcyBox 6 in 1 USB Travel Dock
- USB Type C dock
- Five Type C USB ports
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet port
- 2 x SD cardreader
- 1 x HDMI
- 2 x USB 3.0 Type A
OcUK Gaming Laptop 1.5m Security Lock
- Security lock to keep your laptop secure
- Locked with a key
- Two keys are included
- 1.5mm in length
Cooler Master NotePal L2 17.3’’ Laptop/Notebook Cooler
- 17.3”
- Laptop and Notebook cooler
- Full mesh design
- Integrated 160mm silent fan
- Includes One USB port
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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