7 of the best gaming laptops of 2017

The days when it was possible to play computer games only on stationary computers are over. Gaming laptops help gamers to be more mobile and also offer a wide range of options.

Many laptops are even decorated with mesmerizing LED lights. Check out our list of the 7 Best Gaming Laptops of 2017 to make your choice. You may also be interested in the article 10 Best Android Smartphones 2017.

1. Best gaming laptop overall: Acer Predator 17

The 17-inch Acer Predator laptop is incredibly powerful and lives up to its name (“Predator” means “predator”). 6th Gen Intel ® Core ™ i7 processor for Windows 10, GeForce GTX 1060 GPU1060 GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and 1TB HDD.

This model also features a 1080p widescreen display and four built-in speakers for an immersive experience in whatever game or task you play on this computer. In terms of ports, the computer is equipped with a Thunderbolt 3 port, a display port, and four USB ports.

Keep in mind that this "beast" is quite large (dimensions 16.6 x 12.7 x 1.5 inches and weighs about 4.2 kg) and only holds a battery charge for 3 hours. So you probably won't want to take it with you on the road. This laptop will likely take center stage in a home gaming rig.

If the size and runtime of the battery suits you, you will surely be happy to have this laptop.

2. The most budgetary option: ASUS K501UW-AB78

The factor that all gaming laptops have in common is that they tend to be very expensive. If you're on a budget, finding a laptop that supports high-performance gaming can be a real challenge.

ASUS K501UW-AB78 can handle most gaming tasks, while its cost is less than about 60,000 rubles.

ASUS K501UW-AB78 has the following specifications:

15.6-inch screen;
operating system Windows 10;
graphics adapter NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 2GB;
6th generation Intel Core i7 processor;
8GB RAM and 512GB SSD.

Supports all modern games. Plus, it features a dual-fan cooling system to help keep your laptop from overheating, even during long, continuous gaming.

ASUS K501UW-AB78 does not have a flashy design, an inexperienced user may well think that this is an ordinary work computer, and not at all a machine for games. The 15.6-inch 1080p HD display is housed in a classic silver metal case.

And it has all the ports you need to play (or work if you want), including two USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, a headphone jack, audio, HDMI, SD card reader, and a LAN jack.

3. Lightest: Acer Aspire V15 Nitro

Weighing just over 2kg, you can't find a lighter gaming laptop than the Acer Aspire V15 Nitro. Laptop specifications: 15.6-inch screen, 2.5 GHz processor, 8 GB or 16 GB memory, 1 TB hard drive, all at an affordable price.

The laptop has excellent graphics for its size (NVIDIA GTX 960M). So while your friends and competitors are struggling to download the game on other computers, you are playing on the Acer Aspire V15 Nitro with graphics close to the maximum.

The downside to this lightweight computer is its cooling capacity. Compactness increases the likelihood of overheating during active use. The computer supports the graphics of almost all games at a level close to the maximum, but you should reduce some of the effects of the game in order to increase the speed of work.

Finally, a significant disadvantage of this laptop is the lack of a solid state drive, so file transfer speeds and download times may be slower.

4. Most Portable: Razer Blade (GeForce GTX 1060) 14 "

In the laptop world, the closest Windows or Apple Macbook Pro equivalent is the 14-inch Razer Blade. However, unlike the Macbook Pro, the Razer Blade is not just a cute and portable workhorse, it also provides support for high-performance games.

First of all, the Razer Blade is just 7 inches thin and weighs less than 2kg, which means you can take it with you wherever you go. Secondly, it is very powerful. This model features advanced NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU graphics and fast speed with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD.

In addition, the 1920 x 1080 resolution screen is capable of displaying 4000 HD content. And we have not yet mentioned that for each button on the keyboard you can choose your own backlight color. How cool is that?

5. Most comfortable: MSI GT72VR Dominator Pro Dragon

If you want to get the most out of your gaming laptop, the largest machine you can get is the MSI GT72VR. All MSI computers have an excellent reputation for gaming laptops and this model is no exception. At the same time, laptops from this manufacturer are an excellent combination of good "stuffing" and stylish design.

Let's take a look inside and figure out what makes this computer so powerful. Model specifications: Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD and 1TB HDD. Top-notch NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8G GDDR5 graphics are triple the performance of previous GPUs.

Ports: Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, mini display port, USB 3.1 to Type C connector, six USB 3.0 ports, memory card reader, microphone jack, and headphone jack.

Now let's take a look at what makes this laptop special and why it really is worth the big bucks. Firstly, this model is equipped with Tobii eye-tracking technology, so the computer "understands" exactly where you are looking and can make changes in real time. Secondly, this machine is powerful enough to support virtual reality games, which is very important in the gaming world.

Last but not least, the keyboard is comfortable for gaming with color-coded backlighting according to your preferences, and a special coating on the keys prevents your fingers from slipping, ensuring that every button is pressed accurately. In general, having bought this computer, you can play on it for years.

6. Second place in the category "most budgetary": Dell’s Inspiron 15 7000

The Dell Inspiron 15 7000 quickly proved itself to be the perfect combination of price and functionality in the gaming PC market. Model specifications: 15.6-inch display, 6th Gen Intel® 2.3GHz quad-core processor plus NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD.

The weight of the laptop is 2.7 kg, and it holds a battery charge for 4.5 hours, these qualities of the model will not allow taking the laptop far from the desktop.

The small and nondescript keyboard may seem like an omission from the manufacturer, but the overall design of the model is sleek and sleek. The game support is excellent relative to the price. This laptop supports games such as BioShock Infinite, which makes this model worthy to stand on a par with more expensive laptops.

All in all, there are a lot of good things about Dell's budget gaming offering, and as the laptop grows in popularity it gets easier and more enjoyable to recommend.

7. Runner-up Best Overall Performance: HP Omen 17

New to the gaming market from HP is the OMEN 17 Laptop.

Specifications:

17.3 ”4K (3840 x 2160p) screen;
Intel Core i7 2 6 GHz processor;
RAM 16 GB;
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics;
SSD 256 GB;
hard drive with a capacity of 1 TB.

Testing has shown that OMEN is capable of supporting the most advanced and energy-hungry games, while coping with this task at a decent level. The disadvantages include an insufficiently sensitive sensor ("touchpad") and a not-too-pretty brick-like power supply, but these omissions are forgivable given the value for money.

There are many configuration options available, including up to 32GB of RAM, and more SSD and HD capacities, but these will all come at a pretty penny. The device weighs 2.8 kg and cannot be called light, however, this high-performance gaming laptop is considered to be in the category of notebooks of acceptable weight.

If you're looking for a gaming laptop that looks like a powerful gaming rig that rivals the size of a desktop PC, this is definitely the right choice.