Alienware Area-51m

Acer Nitro 5

• Budget Pick: Cheaper, Less Powerful—Wirecutter
• Best 17-Inch Gaming Value Under $1,000—CNET
• Best for Budget Buyers Seeking Storage Expandability—PCMag
• Best for Getting Into Gaming on a Big Screen—PCMag
• A Competent Laptop for Budget Gamers—Tech Radar

Dell G5 15

• Best Entry-Level Gaming Laptop for Students—CNET
• Best Cheap Gaming Laptop—CNET
• Best Gaming Value Under $1,200—CNET
• Best for Eight-Core Power, and a High-Refresh Panel—PCMag
• Dell's Mid-Range Competitor—Tech Radar

Asus ROG Zephryus G14

• Best Small Gaming Laptop—CNET
• Best for Bang-for-Your-Buck Shoppers, Frequent Travelers—PCMag

Razer Blade 15 Advanced

• Best Gaming Laptop for Impressing at Work—CNET
• Best for Max Portability at 15 Inches—PCMag

Acer Predator Triton 900

• Best for Gaming With an External Keyboard—CNET

Asus ROG Zephyrus GX701

HP Omen X 2S

• Best for in-Game Multitasking—CNET

Origin PC Eon17-X

• Best Gaming Laptop for Customizers—CNET

Razer Blade Pro 17

• Best Gaming Laptop—CNET
• Best Gaming Laptop Overall—CNET