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Best Gaming Laptops (2026)

Every gaming laptop on this page has been personally tested and reviewed. These are my top picks based on real-world gaming performance, thermals, display quality, and value for money.

17 laptops reviewed|Updated February 2026|By Matthew Moniz
#1Razer Blade 18 (2025)
4.9/5

Matthew's Take

The Razer Blade 18 is the best gaming laptop I've used this year so far. Premium build, incredible performance, but it comes at a hefty price.

Pros

  • BEST gaming laptop so far
  • RTX 5090 delivers incredible performance
  • Premium CNC aluminum build
  • Beautiful design

Cons

  • Extremely expensive
  • Very heavy
  • Loud fans
  • Gets hot under load
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5090
Display
18" QHD+ 240Hz
Battery
91.7Wh - Up to 5 hours
#2MSI Titan 18 HX (2025)
4.9/5

Matthew's Take

The fastest gaming laptop I've tested! MSI Titan 18 HX starts at nearly $5000 USD and comes with RTX 5090, 128GB RAM, and everything maxed out.

Pros

  • Fastest gaming laptop tested
  • RTX 5090 desktop-class performance
  • 128GB RAM is insane
  • Premium everything

Cons

  • Costs nearly $5000
  • Extremely heavy
  • Massive power brick
  • Overkill for most users
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5090
Display
18" Mini LED 4K 120Hz
Battery
99.9Wh - Up to 4 hours
#3Lenovo Legion 7i (2025)
4.8/5

Matthew's Take

The Legion 7i might just be one of the most beautiful gaming laptops you can buy right now. Performance is exceptional and the build quality is premium.

Pros

  • Still TOO beautiful
  • Exceptional gaming performance
  • Mini LED display is stunning
  • Premium materials

Cons

  • Heavy and bulky
  • Expensive
  • Loud fans under load
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5080
Display
16" Mini LED 3.2K 165Hz
Battery
99.9Wh - Up to 7 hours
#4HP OMEN MAX 16 (2025)
4.8/5

Matthew's Take

The OMEN MAX 16 is loaded with RTX 5090, Intel Core Ultra 9, and one of the nicest displays. This might be the ultimate gaming laptop.

Pros

  • The ultimate gaming laptop
  • RTX 5090 delivers incredible performance
  • One of the nicest displays
  • Premium materials

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Heavy
  • Loud fans under load
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5090
Display
16" Mini LED 2.5K 240Hz
Battery
99.9Wh - Up to 6 hours
#5Razer Blade 16 + RTX 5090 (2025)
4.8/5

Matthew's Take

The TRUTH about the laptop RTX 5090 and the Razer Blade 16. Performance is incredible but it comes with compromises.

Pros

  • RTX 5090 laptop performance is incredible
  • Premium CNC aluminum build
  • Stunning Mini LED 4K display
  • Beautiful design

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • The TRUTH: runs very hot
  • Loud cooling system
  • Heavy
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5090
Display
16" Mini LED 4K 120Hz
Battery
91.7Wh - Up to 5 hours
#6ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026)
4.7/5

Matthew's Take

ASUS made crucial improvements to the Zephyrus G16. The design looks familiar but the fixes make this a much better gaming laptop than last year.

Pros

  • They finally fixed it
  • RTX 5070 Ti delivers excellent gaming performance
  • Stunning OLED display
  • Premium build quality

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Runs warm under load
  • Heavy for portability
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti
Display
16" OLED 2.5K 240Hz
Battery
90Wh - Up to 8 hours
#7Acer Triton 14 AI (2025)
4.7/5

Matthew's Take

The Triton 14 AI is one of the most interesting 14-inch gaming laptops of 2025. Acer made a beautiful mistake with it and gamers will love this.

Pros

  • Acer made a beautiful mistake
  • Excellent 14-inch gaming performance
  • Stunning OLED display
  • Premium build quality

Cons

  • Expensive for a 14-inch
  • Fans can get loud
  • Limited port selection
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5070
Display
14" OLED 2.8K 120Hz
Battery
75Wh - Up to 7 hours
#8Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S (2025)
4.7/5

Matthew's Take

The Helios Neo 16S offers exceptional value and makes more expensive gaming laptops look overpriced. Great performance for the money.

Pros

  • Makes the ASUS ROG G16 look overpriced
  • Excellent value for performance
  • Good build quality
  • Effective cooling

Cons

  • Plasticky design
  • Display not OLED
  • Heavy
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 7
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5070
Display
16" IPS 165Hz
Battery
90Wh - Up to 6 hours
#9ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)
4.7/5

Matthew's Take

I compare the 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 5070Ti to previous models with RTX 4080 and RTX 4070. Performance is excellent.

Pros

  • RTX 5070Ti vs RTX 4080 performance comparable
  • Stunning OLED display
  • Premium build
  • Good battery life for gaming laptop

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Runs warm
  • Not a huge upgrade over 2024 model
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti
Display
16" OLED 2.5K 240Hz
Battery
90Wh - Up to 8 hours
#10Gigabyte AORUS Master 18 (2025)
4.7/5

Matthew's Take

The AORUS Master 18 shows that bigger IS better. I compare the performance to the AORUS Master 16 and the 18-inch delivers exceptional gaming power.

Pros

  • Bigger IS better
  • RTX 5090 desktop-class performance
  • Stunning Mini LED display
  • Premium build quality

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Extremely heavy
  • Loud cooling system
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5090
Display
18" Mini LED 4K 144Hz
Battery
99Wh - Up to 5 hours
#11Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025)
4.7/5

Matthew's Take

The Legion Pro 7i with RTX 5080 and Intel Core Ultra 275HX CPU is almost perfect. There's a lot to like here but a few minor issues.

Pros

  • Almost perfect gaming laptop
  • RTX 5080 performance excellent
  • Mini LED display stunning
  • Solid build quality

Cons

  • Heavy
  • Expensive
  • Fans loud under load
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5080
Display
16" Mini LED 3.2K 165Hz
Battery
99.9Wh - Up to 7 hours
#12Gigabyte AORUS MASTER 16 (2025)
4.7/5

Matthew's Take

My RTX 5080 laptop review! The Gigabyte AORUS Master 16 with RTX 5080 delivers excellent gaming performance. Is it worth it?

Pros

  • RTX 5080 delivers excellent performance
  • Mini LED display beautiful
  • Good cooling system
  • Competitive pricing

Cons

  • Heavy
  • Loud fans
  • Bulky design
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5080
Display
16" Mini LED 2.5K 240Hz
Battery
99Wh - Up to 6 hours
#13ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
4.7/5

Matthew's Take

The 2024 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is thinner, lighter, and might just be the best 14-inch gaming laptop available.

Pros

  • Best 14-inch gaming laptop
  • Stunning OLED display
  • Powerful RTX 4070 performance
  • Premium build quality

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Gets warm under load
  • Limited port selection
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 4070
Display
14" OLED 2.8K 120Hz
Battery
73Wh - Up to 10 hours
#14Razer Blade 14 (2025)
4.6/5

Matthew's Take

The Razer Blade 14 is actually more affordable than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 and might just be better. It delivers exceptional performance in a premium package.

Pros

  • Cheaper than ASUS G14
  • Faster performance
  • Premium CNC aluminum build
  • Excellent 14-inch gaming laptop

Cons

  • Gets hot under load
  • Battery life average
  • Limited upgradeability
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 9950HX
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5070
Display
14" QHD 240Hz
Battery
68Wh - Up to 6 hours
#15ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (Intel, 2025)
4.6/5

Matthew's Take

ASUS ROG STRIX G16 with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D version. Both are powerful gaming laptops.

Pros

  • Intel vs AMD - choose wisely
  • Excellent gaming performance
  • Good cooling system
  • Competitive pricing

Cons

  • Heavy
  • Loud fans
  • Intel model runs hotter than AMD
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5080
Display
16" QHD 240Hz
Battery
90Wh - Up to 6 hours
#16ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2025)
4.6/5

Matthew's Take

The ROG Strix Scar 16 with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5080 is a great laptop, but the software is messy and frustrating.

Pros

  • Great laptop hardware
  • Excellent gaming performance
  • Mini LED display stunning
  • Premium build

Cons

  • Messy software
  • Expensive
  • Heavy
  • ASUS Armoury Crate issues
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5080
Display
16" Mini LED 2.5K 240Hz
Battery
90Wh - Up to 6 hours
#17Lenovo LOQ (2025)
4.3/5

Matthew's Take

The LOQ might look like a budget gaming laptop, but at $1299 it tells a different story with solid performance and good build quality.

Pros

  • Best "budget" gaming laptop
  • Great value at $1299
  • Solid gaming performance
  • Good build quality for the price

Cons

  • Plastic chassis
  • Display brightness limited
  • Average battery life
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 5060
Display
15.6" IPS 144Hz
Battery
60Wh - Up to 5 hours