Best Gaming Laptops 2023: Budget, 17-inch, More

The best gaming laptops are diverse, with varying components and materials. The right one for you may have different parts and a different price than someone else. They go from high-end components to slim, efficient machines to cheaper laptops made of plastic.

Sure, a high-end PC that costs several thousand dolloars might have the highest-end graphics and a top-notch display, but most of us can’t afford a rig like that. Our picks for the best gaming laptop are often high-end models (we’re an enthusiast site, after all), but most come in various configurations at various price points. For those on a tight gaming budget, we’ve have dedicated pages for the best gaming laptops under $1,500 and the best gaming laptops under $1,000.

Intel recently dropped the 14th Gen “Raptor Lake Refresh” chips for desktops, the rumors have been more quiet for laptops. Intel’s “Meteor Lake” Core Ultra chips are also on the way, plus whatever else AMD may be cooking in both CPUs and GPUs. Apple’s M3 Max has some graphics power, but not enough games yet for us to get its MacBook Pros on the list.

Thankfully, there are more gaming laptop options now than ever, from budget-friendly to desktop replacements. Some come with full-size Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics cards, while others go for the more efficient designs (Nvidia formerly called these “Max-Q”) that enable thinner chassis and (sometimes) quieter fans.

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The quick list

Best Gaming Laptops 2023

The Best Gaming Laptop

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The Best Gaming Laptop

Specifications

CPU: Intel Core i9-13980HX

GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090

Display: 17.3-inch, 3840 x 2160, Mini-LED, 144 Hz

Weight: 7.28 pounds (3.3 kg)

Reasons to buy

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Mini-LED display looks better than OLED

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Top-end gaming and productivity performance

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Cherry mechanical keyboard

Reasons to avoid

720p webcam

Design is a bit stale

Ceara

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