For inclusion in the top gaming laptops of 2019, we not only dig deeper into the specifications of each model to see if they are suitable for modern games, but also consider factors such as display size and matrix, sound quality, keyboard usability and laptop appearance.
As a result, we have selected 15 models, from the cheapest gaming laptop to a real gaming monster that can run at maximum speed any game that you "feed" it.
Best gaming laptops of 2019 with GTX 1050
3. Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52)
The average price is 64,660 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Processor: Core i5 / Core i7
- RAM: 6 ... 16 GB
- Hard disk capacity: 256 ... 1256 GB
- Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
- Video Memory: 4 GB / 6 GB
It's a versatile gaming laptop that, in addition to a sleek design, offers solid multitasking, long battery life (up to 8 hours) and an ergonomic keyboard.
Having an Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti GPU means you'll get good frame rates while gaming, although not always at ultra graphics settings.
pros: NitroSense - a convenient system for monitoring the state of the video card and processor, quiet, not very hot.
Minuses: the headphone jack is inconveniently located (under the right hand), the tight mechanism of the top cover.
2. Lenovo Legion Y530
The average price is 77,490 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Processor: Core i5 / Core i7
- RAM: 8 ... 16 GB
- Hard disk capacity: 256 ... 2256 GB
- Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
- Video Memory Size: 2 GB / 4 GB / 6 GB
The Lenovo Legion Y530 offers the still-relevant components in a stylish and well-built package.
This model combines a large IPS-screen with a large margin of brightness and refresh rates from 144 to 60 Hz (depending on the configuration), graphics GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or 1060 and a powerful, although not a flagship processor.
Many modern games will run smoothly at ultra settings or, in the worst case, at medium graphics settings.
pros: Ergonomic keyboard with eye-friendly white backlighting, 144Hz refresh rate (optional).
Minuses: easily soiled body, makes noise during operation, the webcam is inconveniently located.
1. ASUS TUF Gaming FX705
The average price is 58,610 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Processor: Core i5 / Core i7 / Ryzen 5 / Ryzen 7
- RAM: 6 ... 16 GB
- Hard disk capacity: 256 ... 1512 GB
- Video card: AMD Radeon RX 560X / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
- Video Memory Size: 2 GB / 3 GB / 4 GB / 6 GB
The inexpensive but by no means useless laptop delivers good gaming performance, averaging 60 fps at high graphics settings in new games.
Depending on your pricing options, it is equipped with an initial NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card, or an improved version - 1650, 1060 or 1660 Ti.
Users note the convenience of the TUF Gaming FX705 keyboard and the bright 17-inch display with IPS-matrix. However, its slim form factor is a double-edged sword: the laptop quickly gets very hot.
pros: compact, stylish laptop with good hardware for a relatively low price.
Minuses: not quiet, not too responsive and "soft" to the touch, the touchpad.
Top GTX 1060 gaming laptops
3. Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop Enhanced Edition
The average price is 97,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Intel Core i7 8750H processor
- RAM 16 GB
- 512 GB storage
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics
- video memory 6 GB
It may not be the best gaming laptop, but it fulfills its price with interest. Especially when it comes to 1080p gaming. In them, fps very rarely drops below 60.
The Mi Gaming Laptop doesn't boast an impressive 6.5 hours battery life, but it's easy to fix - just keep the charger close at hand.
pros: Durable metal cover, customizable keyboard zone lighting, very fast hard drive besides an additional SSD.
Minuses: Noisy during operation, weak bass from built-in speakers.
2.HP OMEN 15-ce012ur
The average price is 83,700 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Intel Core i7 7700HQ processor
- RAM 16 GB
- drive 1128 GB
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics
- video memory 6 GB
One of the best gaming laptops if you are limited to under $ 100. It is as thin as an ultrabook and has a very efficient cooling system.
Inside is an Intel Core i7 processor with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics support, which means the HP OMEN 15 can go a long way in gaming, whether you're a casual gamer or esports athlete.
pros: long battery life (the manufacturer promises 11.5 hours), rich and clear sound from the Danish company Bang & Olufsen, well-assembled and not easily soiled body.
Minuses: letters on the keyboard are hard to see without backlighting, thin top cover.
1.MSI GS65 Stealth Thin 8RE
The average price is 127,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Processor: Core i7
- RAM: 16 GB
- Hard disk space: 256GB
- Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
- Video memory: 6 GB
This model could be your dream gaming laptop if you're on the go. It weighs just 1.88kg, which is impressive, as MSI says that it could have gotten even thinner and lighter if it weren't for the large battery that lasts up to 8 hours on a single charge.
The laptop has impressive internals such as an Intel Coffee Lake processor and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 10-series with 6GB of GDDR5 VRAM. It features unsurpassed build quality, sleek looks and a comfortable RGB backlit keyboard with 16.7 million color options and SteelSeries GameSense that alters the backlighting to synchronize with gameplay in supported games.
pros: Attractive, slim design, bright 15.6 ”IPS display with 144Hz refresh rate.
Minuses: warming up.
GTX 1070 gaming laptops rating
3. Acer Predator Helios 500
The average price is 125,000 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Processor: Core i5 / Core i7 / Core i9
- RAM: 16 ... 32 GB
- Hard disk capacity: 1128 ... 2512 GB
- Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
- Video memory: 8 GB
If you're looking for a balance between price and performance for a gaming laptop, the 17.3-inch Acer Predator Helios 500 is the obvious choice.
It is equipped with an Intel Core i9 processor and full Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 graphics and therefore will be able to handle any game you install in it. Also deserves kind words and a comfortable keyboard, to which you can choose any backlight color.
pros: durable, pleasant to the touch material, slightly heated, quiet under load (if you do not turn on cool boost for maximum overclocking of coolers).
Minuses: not the most portable device in the world, quiet speakers.
2.ASUS ROG Strix Scar Edition GL703GS
The average price is 108 350 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Intel Core i7 8750H processor
- RAM 16 GB
- 1000 GB storage
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics
- video memory 8 GB
This gaming laptop features impeccable build quality and a solid, solid design that looks great both at home and in the office.
Its graphics, combined with a fast mobile processor and 16GB of RAM, make any game available today a pleasure without compromise.
pros: Slim and portable, 17.3-inch screen with good viewing angles and 144Hz refresh rate.
Minuses: very hot, paired headphone and microphone input.
1.MSI GE63 8RF Raider RGB
The average price is 139,930 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Processor: Core i7
- RAM: 16 ... 32 GB
- Hard disk capacity: 1128 ... 1512 GB
- Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
- Video memory: 8 GB
The compact 15.6-inch notebook immediately attracts attention with its aggressive design.And its "filling" to match the pretentious look.
No longer top-end, but still an effective video card, it allows you to play the most graphics-demanding games like Metro Exodus without any problems. Even at high settings, it will not be lower than 50-60fps.
And the superior cooling system prevents your laptop from turning into a portable stove while you enjoy the gameplay.
pros: well thought out ergonomics, good viewing angles and natural color reproduction of the screen.
Minuses: makes a lot of noise, battery life is about 3 hours when watching videos and surfing the web.
2019 GTX 1080 gaming laptops ranking
3. Razer Blade 17.3 (4K)
The average price is 149,590 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Processor: Core i7
- RAM: 32 GB
- Hard disk capacity: 1024 GB
- Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
- Video memory: 8 GB
The Razer Blade has been one of the best gaming laptops for several years now. For obvious reasons, as it has a high-performance hardware and boasts a stunning display in an elegant package.
The same is true for the 17.3-inch version, which is equipped with a quad-core Core i7 Kaby Lake CPU and one of the best graphics cards to date.
At the same time, a laptop is expensive, but this is justified if it is important for you to play games on a large (for a laptop) screen.
pros: excellent audio amplifier, weighs only 3.49 kg, large amount of RAM, beautiful and bright keyboard backlight, conveniently located touchpad.
Minuses: very hot and noisy under load, battery lasts no more than 2.5 hours.
2.HP OMEN X 17-ap008ur
The average price is 215,240 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Intel Core i7 7820HK processor
- RAM 16 GB
- 1256 GB storage
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics
- video memory 8 GB
A fast processor paired with 16GB of DDR4 RAM complements the gorgeous GTX 1080 graphics, while a 17.3-inch FHD widescreen display delivers smooth images and a fast 144Hz refresh rate.
Combine that with plenty of storage space for your favorite games, a responsive and comfortable keyboard, and a good manual cooling system and you have a system that many desktop gamers will envy.
pros: customizable keyboard backlighting, quality build, many different ports for all occasions.
Minuses: heavy.
1. Dell Alienware 17 R5
The average price is 229,330 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Intel Core i9 8950HK processor
- RAM 32 GB
- 1512 GB drive
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics
- video memory 8 GB
One of the best laptops in the world, extremely powerful under the hood and stylish on the outside. The manufacturing company packed a colorful and vibrant 17-inch 144Hz panel in a cover with minimal bezels and created a sturdy chassis with a highly efficient cooling system.
Combine that with one of the best gaming graphics cards and a six-core Coffee Lake processor and you have the perfect machine to meet all your gaming needs.
pros: there is a possibility for further upgrade, comfortable keyboard, large amount of RAM.
Minuses: heavy, not too user-friendly embedded software, high price.
Choosing the most powerful GeForce RTX 2060-2080 gaming laptop
3. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701
The average price is 136 380 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Processor: Core i7
- RAM: 16 ... 32 GB
- Hard disk capacity: 512 ... 1024 GB
- Video card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
- Video Memory Capacity: 6 GB / 8 GB
Gaming laptop makers are trying to create the thinnest gaming laptop with all the power of their thicker siblings these days. And one of the thinnest and lightest models on the market is the Asus ROG Zephyrus GX701. This laptop is only 0.7 inches thick and weighs 2.6 kg.
At the same time, inside there was a place for a 5000 mAh battery, an Intel Coffee Lake Core i7 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, 2070 or 2080 graphics (depending on the thickness of your wallet) and from 16 to 32 GB of RAM.
This means you can play any modern PC game on the Ultra and take your laptop with you wherever you go.
pros: Super thin, powerful, loud and rich sound from speakers.
Minuses: the charge holds no more than 4 hours.
2.MSI GT75 Titan 8SG
The average price is 255,900 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Processor: Core i9
- RAM: 32 GB
- Hard disk capacity: 1512 GB
- Video card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
- Video memory: 8 GB
Some gaming laptops allow you to run any games on Ultra settings without losing fps or lags. And the MSI GT75 Titan is a great example of this versatility.
This king of gaming laptops features a 17.3-inch 4K UHD display with Nvidia G-Sync, 6-core high-performance processor and cutting-edge graphics. And, unlike many supposedly 4K capable models, the MSI GT75 Titan can actually handle gaming at this resolution.
It is neither light nor thin, but if you want brute power this is the best gaming laptop for you. Just be prepared to shell out.
pros: G-Sync display, switchable RGB backlighting from keyboard to touchpad, tactilely pleasant mechanical keyboard from SteelSeries.
Minuses: very expensive, gets very hot under load.
1. Alienware Area-51m
The average price is 218,790 rubles.
Characteristics:
- Processor: Core i9
- RAM: 32 GB
- Hard disk capacity: 1520 GB
- Video card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
- Video memory: 8 GB
If you've fallen in love with the Alienware Area-51m's stunning yet whimsical white chassis, you're not alone. And, if you're willing to fork out a couple of hundred thousand rubles based on looks alone, we'll be the last ones to condemn it.
But in addition to its design, the Area-51m also offers superior performance. It is powered by an Intel Core i9-9900K processor, 16GB to 32GB of storage, and flagship graphics. Needless to say, none of this comes cheap.
Almost all components (including the chipset and graphics card) can be upgraded by the user. This will ensure that Alienware's brainchild will continue to be among the most powerful gaming laptops in the future.
And its comfortable keyboard and VR-ready are just two sweet cherries on the main course.
pros: beautiful design, top performance.
Minuses: very expensive, very hot.