Best Gaming Laptops from CES 2021

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The CES 2021 virtual event may be different this year, but that hasn't stopped it from rolling out some amazing tech as usual. This year's best CES gaming laptops are a mix of many top-notch upgrades, some stellar revisions to existing models, and notable new features. To name a few, the MSI Stealth 15M now comes with a completely new casing that gives it a rightful claim to the title of the world's slimmest gaming laptop. Meanwhile, the new Asus TUF Dash F15 comes with a modern design, military-grade durability, and an affordable price point, proving once and for all that you don't need to spend a lot of money on power and performance. portability. With Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3000 graphics coming to gaming laptops this year, it's time to upgrade to a whole new model. The best gaming laptops from CES 2021 are proof that power and portability can go hand in hand, and we've collected them all here.

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1.Lenovo Legion 7

Bigger, Better Screen Lenovo has released several gaming laptops this year, including the Legion Slim 7, Legion 5 Pro, and the flagship Lenovo Legion 7. All eyes are on the Legion 7 though, as it comes with a bigger screen. new. and the last entrails. Unlike its previous model, this 2021 version comes with a larger, faster, and higher-resolution screen. Its 16-inch IPS screen boasts a 2560 x 1600 resolution, a 165Hz refresh rate, HDR 400, and Nvidia G-Sync. It's definitely an upgrade from 15.6's 1080in, 144p, 2020Hz. Not to be outdone, the internals also benefit from a proper upgrade. This year's Lenovo 7 comes with AMD Ryze 5000 chips and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 GPUs. That keeps the price the same as last year. Expect to see it on shelves around June 2021.

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2.MSI Stealth 15M

Is it the world's thinnest gaming laptop? While the lofty claims of being the world's slimmest gaming laptop have yet to be proven, the MSI Stealth 15M is certainly a strong contender for the title. At just 0,63 inches thin and 3,73 light pounds, it's thinner and lighter than the 16-inch MacBook Pro and Dell XPS 15. That's all while packing 11th-generation Intel Core chips and Nvidia graphics. GeForce RTX 3000 – The highest configuration is an Intel Core i7-11375H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Max Q, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. In fact, this is one of the first gaming laptops to feature the 35th generation Intel H1920 series mobile processors. That's pretty impressive, especially for a gaming laptop. The display could be better, with MSI keeping things low key with a 1080 x 144 pixel resolution and 2021Hz refresh rate. However, even in 1080, a 1,399p display is still sharp for gaming. Now available for pre-order starting at €1,025 (£1,800, AU$15), the MSI Stealth XNUMXM won't start shipping until later this year.

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3. Asus TUF Dash F15

Affordable can mean pure power The Asus TUF range is no stranger to affordable great performers. Last year's Asus TUF A15, for example, was just great while also keeping things accessible for budget-conscious gamers. Now, he's back at CES to prove that budget gaming laptops can deliver brute force, too. The new Asus TUF Dash F15 is ready to do just that, packing in Intel Tiger Lake processors, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 mobile GPUs, and up to 240Hz 1080p display without breaking the bank. The icing on the cake? It is only 0,78 inches thick and weighs only 4,41 pounds. And that's on top of its military-grade durability and modern, office-worthy design. It is not yet known when the Asus TUF Dash F15 will be available and how cheap it is at the time of writing, but based on the success of the TUF A15, we are confident that the TUF Dash F15 will deliver. as promised.

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4.Razer Blade 15

Smooth 4K Gaming Available starting January 26 at major online retailers, the new Razer Blade 15 may not feature a design overhaul. However, its 4K display option needs the proper internals to support it. And this year's models are making it happen, thanks to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3080 joining its spec list. It's true; The new Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition will feature the best consumer GPU for 4K gaming right now, along with a 32th-gen Intel chip, 1GB of RAM, and a 1080TB SSD. Of course, if you're looking for faster but more affordable options, you'll also have 1440p and 360p displays available at 240Hz and 3000Hz, respectively, all of which also tout RTX 15 GPUs. The new Razer Blade 1,699 starts at €1325 (about $2,380). ). €/AU$4), with the 3080K display, with the RTX 3,299 configuration fetching €2,420 (about $4,230 / AU$XNUMX).

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5. Razer Blade Pro 17

Fast 4K Gaming If you don't mind a slightly larger gaming laptop, the Razer Blade Pro 17 offers everything the 15K-display Razer Blade 4 has to offer, but faster. Just £300 more than its smaller cousin, this configuration of the new Blade Pro 17 comes with a 4K display with twice the refresh rate at 120Hz. It also comes with Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU for a flawless 4K gaming experience. Like the 15, it also comes with very similar display options and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 graphics cards. The question is, is the Blade 15 worth spending more on? In our modest option, if you're into the 4K gaming life, yes. This is especially because it's actually not that much thicker or heavier. However, if you go for the 1440p option, the smaller version has a faster refresh rate.

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6.Gigabyte Aorus 17G

Back with a vengeance Gigabyte also released its share of refreshed gaming laptops this year, with the Aorus 15G and Aorus 15P receiving their share of internal upgrades. It's the Gigabyte Aorus 17G that turns heads though, its 17,3-inch IPS display with a 300Hz refresh rate, a mechanical keyboard with Omron switches, and Intel Core H-series processors now complemented by the GeForce RTX lineup. 3000 from Nvidia, which replaces last year's RTX 2000. GPU. Alongside other gaming laptops released this year, this isn't all that big of an upgrade, especially since it seems like Gigabyte is sticking with 3080th-gen processors. However, for fans of Gigabyte with much older specs on the inside, now is a great time to upgrade and even see what the RTX XNUMX is made of.

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7. Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15

Dual-screen wonder As its TUF Dash F15 aims for the affordable yet powerful title, Asus' ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 proves that dual-screen is still the future of gaming. He returned this year to prove that a secondary screen is more. Than a simple device, it offers support for games like additional menus, map previews and inventory options that will help for a smoother and smoother gaming experience. Naturally, the internals are also upgraded with AMD's next-gen Ryzen mobile processor and Nvidia's RTX 3000 mobile GPUs to top it all off. The question remains: is the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 and its second screen, especially with its Special Edition burning a $2,899 (around £2,130 / AU$3,715) hole in your pocket, seriously worth it? considered? We'll have to wait and see until we get our hands on it. In the meantime, it's still pretty nifty technology that deserves a spot on this list.

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8.MSI GE76 Raider

New offering from MSI MSI's new GE76 Raider can still stick with 3000th Gen Intel Core processors, which is a bit disappointing for a new offering. However, it makes up for that in the GPU department, equipped with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics up to RTX 4. Since Nvidia's latest flagship is best for 4K gaming, this new lineup offers a 17,3-inch 1080K IPS display option. .300 inches. - even if you want something faster, there's a 66p alternative with a 76Hz refresh rate. RGB fans, on the other hand, will appreciate the fact that it inherited the Mystic aurora's panoramic lighting design. RE76 light. It also has a special edition, the MSI GE1,499 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat, which comes with a beautifully engraved cover inspired by the ancient goddess Tiamat and is scheduled for release in February. In the meantime, the MSI GE1,100 Raider is worth a look, now available for pre-order starting at $1,920 (around $XNUMX / AU$XNUMX).

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9.Alienware m15

The Always Green Bet Alienware's gaming laptop offerings are always up to date, from their original design to their specs and performance. Sadly, this year the new Alienware m15 R4 doesn't get any design updates, which is disappointing, sticking with 2021th-gen Intel chips. The good news is that Dell has opted to give some component upgrades, starting, of course, with its graphics cards. Like most gaming laptops coming out of CES 15, the Alienware m4 R3000 gets Nvidia GeForce RTX 2933 GPUs. It also offers faster RAM with up to 15 MHz, which will obviously help your gaming experience too. If you're looking to upgrade your Alienware gaming laptop that's looking a bit old, here's your chance. The Alienware m4 R28 will launch on January 2,150 starting at $1,575 (roughly $2,750 / AU$XNUMX).

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10. Asus ROG Flow X13

Convertible gaming laptop with mobile eGPU The CES 2021 theme for gaming laptops seems to be the thinnest and lightest the best, which is little explanation for Asus' ROG Flow X13. Take things to a new (and perhaps weird) level by opting for a 13-inch convertible body that measures just 0.62 inches thick and 2.9 pounds light. It also apparently offers up to 10 hours of battery life. This is while promising "desktop gaming". How is he able to do this exactly? Coming from its own ultraportable eGPU, of course. The Flow X13 itself is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS processor and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card, which is a decent GPU in its own right. To speed things up, it comes with the compact Asus ROG XG Mobile external GPU with up to a GeForce RTX 3080 GPU inside that can be clocked at 1810 MHz at 150W with ROG Boost. Will this 2-in-1 route (in more than one way) work better than the traditional method? Or will it be his downfall? We haven't seen it yet. For now, though, you have to admit it: it sounds like something you want to get your hands on to play. The ROG Flow X13 and XG Mobile bundle is now available for pre-order starting at €2,999 (roughly £2,200 / AU$3,845).