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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop review

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Our Verdict

An excellent gaming laptop, that would have me swapping my Razer Blade allegiance in this generation. Especially considering this RTX 4080-powered notebook regularly outperforms the RTX 4090 in the Blade 16, and other far more expensive machines.

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Sometimes RTX 4090 beating frame rates
Solid, grown-up chassis
Excellent CPU performance
Competitive price

Against

Weak battery life
1600p screen isn’t the most punchy

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The new Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is an outstanding next-gen gaming laptop. It’s a machine that comes in at a price point that makes the rest of the high-end RTX 40-series look even more ridiculous on their lofty $4,000+ perches. And its RTX 4080 GPU gives it the sort of gaming performance that has me questioning why anyone would want an RTX 4090 machine.

This is the first gaming laptop I’ve seen using the second-tier Ada Lovelace GPU from Nvidia, and it’s a doozy.

Like the RTX 4090 before it, the numbering system Nvidia is using for its mobile graphics silicon is a step removed from that inside the desktop versions of the same name. While Nvidia might be making a big deal of the fact xx90-class GPUs are going into laptops for the first time, they’re not the same as the graphics chompers in the latest and greatest gaming PCs.

The mobile RTX 4090 uses the same AD103 GPU as the desktop RTX 4080, though the mobile RTX 4080 is actually built from a cut-down version of the AD104 used inside the desktop RTX 4070 Ti.

Legion Pro 7i specs

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CPU: Intel Core i9 13900HX
Cores | Threads: 24 | 32
Boost clock: 5.4GHz
GPU: Nvidia RTX 4080 (150W)
Cores: 7,424
VRAM: 12GB
System Memory: 32GB DDR5-5600
Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
Screen: 16-inch
Resolution: QHD+ 240Hz
Price: $2,750 | £2,800

That means you’re getting 7,424 CUDA cores as opposed to the 7,680 of the desktop GPU. That also puts it a long way behind the mobile RTX 4090 with its 9,728 CUDA cores, which ought to mean the top chip will always have the edge.

I’ve found that’s not always the case given the extreme confines of a gaming laptop chassis, as the constraints those can put on a GPU have really been working in this ones favour. Where the lower power demands of the second-tier chip can allow it to clock up to a much higher level than the more thirsty, bigger chips, that can really affect their relative gaming performance.

The frame rate delta isn’t always as great as you might assume, and sometimes it’s not there at all.

The Legion Pro 7i runs its RTX 4080 at a 150W TGP, which is the effective maximum of the GPU. Though manufacturers are given an extra 25W leeway to bulk up their own specs if they feel they can push a little extra juice through their own systems. That’s what has been done with the MSI Titan GT77 and Razer Blade 16 machines, where their RTX 4090 GPUs have been given the full 175W allowance. Lenovo hasn’t gone down that route, the Legion Pro knows what it likes, and it likes the 150W TGP and no more.

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But the power of this machine isn’t all about its GPU. And the confusing component nomenclature isn’t restricted to Nvidia alone, either. The Legion Pro 7i uses a 13th Gen Intel chip—the Core i9 13900HX. If, like me, you were to assume that would essentially be a slightly higher clocked version of the Core i9 13900H Asus has used in its excellent Zephyrus M16 gaming laptop, then you’d be wrong.

Despite the almost identical name, this is an entirely different, substantially better CPU. Where the one in the Asus is a 14-core design, with six P-cores, this is a 24-core setup with eight P-cores and twice the number of E-cores. They’re both capable of 5.4GHz boost clocks, though inevitably the bigger chip has a higher base TDP of 45W.

System performance

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That translates to the actual performance figures though, and shows in just how close it gets to the ever-so-slightly higher clocked Core i9 13950HX used in the Blade and Titan machines.

Then, backing up the key CPU/GPU combination is a 1TB PCIe 4.0 Samsung SSD, and 32GB of DDR5-5600 SK Hynix memory.

The final part of the package is the 1600p 240Hz screen. Which is fine. I fear I’ve been spoiled by the joy of the mini LED backlights used in the last few laptop displays I’ve tested, because this one lacks the punch that I now want from a gaming panel.

What it does have, however, is the 16:10 aspect ratio I never knew I needed in a gaming laptop until I started using them on the regular. The 2560 x 1600 native resolution is a great match for the 16-inch screen size the Legion Pro comes rocking. It delivers a better experience when just on the desktop, and gives that little bit of extra screen real estate in games, too. The slight increase in resolution doesn’t impact gaming performance significantly when you’ve got a graphics chip this capable baked into the system.

Which brings us neatly to the letters I’ve jammed together to form my thoughts on the Legion Pro 7i’s performance. Inevitably, I’m benching this against the three RTX 4090-based machines I’ve reviewed so far, and I would have assumed that it would be significantly—or at least tangibly—behind the top Nvidia GPU. But, as I’ve said, that’s not the case.

Gaming performance

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The Legion Pro 7i manages to outperform both the Razer Blade 16 and the Asus Zephyrus M16 regularly, at both 1080p and 1440p resolutions. Only the chonky boi MSI Titan GT77 is able to utilise its RTX 4090-ish GPU to its fullest potential. And then at the expense of acoustics and potentially your sanity.

I don’t want my laptop to be some monstrous hyper-aggressive looking machine.

And most especially your bank account.

Because that’s the thing I keep coming back to when I’m looking at this Lenovo machine. It’s not the prettiest, but it sure can smash out them high gaming frame rates. And does it for around $2,000 less than the Blade 16. Okay, there’s always going to be a Razer premium for a Blade laptop, but the Zephyrus M16 is still $4,000, which means you’re saving well over a thousand dollars to get the same performance figures and a better CPU. Sure, the laptop screen isn’t mini LED, but that’s a compromise I’m willing to make if I still get to have a 16:10 that still looks good.

I’m talking about compromise here, but there honestly isn’t anything big you’ve really got to compromise on beyond that super expensive screen. And hell, it’s still a 1600p 240Hz panel. The gaming battery life is pretty weak, however, lower than any of the RTX 4090 machines I’ve looked at, but as long as you don’t plan to play without a charging cable it’s much less of an issue.

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The actual chassis does look and feel like a Lenovo; more office machine than the sort of hyper angular case you’ll see Asus, Gigabyte, or MSI traditionally wrapping around their gaming laptops. And that’s no bad thing. I don’t necessarily want my laptop to be some monstrous hyper-aggressive looking machine, and it’s got per-key RGB illumination and a light bar up front so you can still get your laptop lit. And, speaking of those keys, the Legion Pro has an excellent keyboard. Like the MSI Titan, you get a numpad, but unlike the MSI Titan it’s actually usable.

I also appreciate the way the cursor keys are separated from the mass of keys, too, and that the slight curl to the edges of the keys actually make them less prone to mis-strikes. At least, that’s what I’ve found with my fat fingers.

So, it feels like a grown up gaming laptop, is eminently usable, has performance in spades—in both CPU and GPU terms—and doesn’t cost anywhere near the same amount as the next-gen machines we’ve already checked out. I mean, it’s not cheap; $2,750 / £2,800 is still a not inconsiderable chunk of change. But that’s not an unexpected price tag for such a high powered notebook, and considering that’s the same price as the RTX 4060-powered Blade 16 it’s better than a lot of the competition. And as much as I’ve loved Razer’s gaming laptops over the years, I would 100% be buying the Legion Pro 7i instead.

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Gigabyte G5 (RTX 4060) gaming laptop review

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Our Verdict

It’s going to be tough to beat the Gigabyte G5 (2023) for the best affordable gaming laptop this year. It’s smartly provisioned with an RTX 4060 and good on price.

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Great gaming performance
Nice-looking screen
Solid chassis
Easy to upgrade storage
Roughly the price of a similar RTX 30-series model

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Loud under load
Larger SSD upgrade is a must
Would prefer more P-cores

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The Gigabyte G5 (2023) is a great deal, and that’s a little surprising considering the price hike we usually see for brand new gaming laptops. But you’ll find no fad features or unnecessary add-ons to push up the costs here. Just a straightforward, well-built, and cleverly provisioned gaming laptop for £1,200 (or ~$1,100 in the US for a similar, if only slightly worse, model) that delivers plenty of frames in games.

Let’s start with the star of the show here: the RTX 4060. We’re yet to see Nvidia’s RTX 40-series drop to this level on desktop, but even this budget-friendly card delivers superb 1080p performance befitting the G5’s 1080p 144Hz display. That’s partially down to the power Gigabyte’s prepared to pump into the GPU inside this machine: 75W.

That might not seem like much next to the 175W RTX 4090 laptops we’ve reviewed this year, but it’s 30W more than MSI is ready to run through its own RTX 4060-powered gaming laptop, the Cyborg 15. And you can watch the frame rate go up with every extra watt pulsing through the G5’s GPU. The Gigabyte G5 is up to 27% faster than the Cyborg 15 in our testing, and the Cyborg 15 even has a better CPU for gaming under the hood.

With generally higher performance than an RTX 3060 laptop for roughly the same price as one, and added support for DLSS Frame Generation, the newer G5 seems like a done deal already.

G5 (KF) specs

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CPU: Intel Core i5 12500H
Cores/threads: 12/16 | (4+8)
Boost clock: 4.5GHz
GPU: Nvidia RTX 4060 (75W)
Cores: 3,072
VRAM: 8GB
System memory: 16GB DDR4-3200
Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD
Screen: 15.6-inch
Resolution: 1080p 144Hz
Price: ~$1,100 (exact model not available in the US) | £1,200

The CPU inside this machine is Intel’s Core i5 12500H. A fairly sensible choice, though let down a little by only four Performance-cores (P-cores). This is one of Intel’s hybrid Alder Lake chips, so it comes with a basket of Efficient-cores (E-cores) to help lighten the load on the quicker gaming silicon. There are eight E-cores here, which makes for a 12-core chip in total.

Generally, I’d prefer a few more P-cores in the mix, at least six. Like the Core i7 12650H CPU found on the MSI Cyborg 15, in fact. That comes with six P-cores and just four E-cores. The MSI laptop also comes with faster DDR5 memory than the legacy DDR4 on the Gigabyte machine. But as you can see in the benchmarking results, the actual difference in performance between these two is relatively small even in CPU-heavy applications and tests.

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You can open this laptop up relatively easily with a Phillips-head screwdriver to access its innards. You will poke through a couple of stickers over the screws that might void your warranty, so be sure you want to be diving in there before you do, but behind the back panel you’ll find one free M.2 SSD slot for an easy storage capacity upgrade. You’ll probably want to take advantage of that eventually as the 512GB SSD included in this machine will fill up quickly.

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The biggest drawback of the G5 is the noise this thing makes when it’s running any marginally demanding game. That’s not a new experience for anyone who has used a gaming laptop in the past, but take this as your warning that gaming laptops are generally not any quieter in 2023. Not if you want high performance anyways. The MSI Cyborg 15 I also tested this past week is only quieter owing to its significantly reduced performance.

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Buy if…

✅ You want a cheaper RTX 40-series GPU: With a price tag not dissimilar to RTX 3060 gaming laptops, you’re not paying a large premium for Nvidia’s latest RTX 40-series architecture.

✅ You’re after a laptop for both work and play: The G5 is predominantly a gaming laptop, but it’s a relatively sleek chassis and its Alder Lake CPU does come with plenty of E-cores to throw at other tasks beyond gaming.

Don’t buy if…

❌ You want to install a lot of games at once: With just a 512GB SSD installed out of the box, and the OS taking up some of that already, there’s not a huge amount of room left for large game libraries.

❌ You want a quiet gaming device: Better stick to the Steam Deck if you want something quieter. The G5 makes a helluva noise when it’s gaming.

You can choose to significantly reduce the performance on the Gigabyte G5 in exchange for quieter operation, but the quiet mode really ramps down the GPU to a paltry power envelope of just 25W. Performance tanks with it. Instead, I found the slightly more powerful Entertainment mode a better fit for that, with the GPU running around 48W. It’s still pretty loud in Entertainment mode but it delivers plenty playable frame rates.

The G5 is not much to look at, admittedly. The shiny black façade with almost invisible decals doesn’t do much for me. But it’s a functional design, relatively compact, and comes with useful I/O all over. Particularly handy are the couple of USB Type-C ports to round out an otherwise fairly full connection list. The power adapter is also a rather compact design for a 150W capable brick.

There’s plenty of good things to say about the screen on the G5, too. It’s vibrant and responsive, and while 15.6-inches can feel a little encroaching at 1080p, it’s a happy median for frame rate, resolution, and size. While this laptop does suffer a little in contrast, colours are nicely saturated and it’s an all-round solid panel.

The G5 (2023) just feels such a solid design for a gaming laptop. The performance is there, the flexibility and upgradeability too, and you aren’t paying over the odds for the hot new thing. It’s actually pretty affordable. This is going to be tough to beat for the best affordable gaming laptop to buy right now.

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It’s going to be tough to beat the Gigabyte G5 (2023) for the best affordable gaming laptop this year. It’s smartly provisioned with an RTX 4060 and good on price.

Jacob earned his first byline writing for his own tech blog from his hometown in Wales in 2017. From there, he graduated to professionally breaking things as hardware writer at PCGamesN, where he would later win command of the kit cupboard as hardware editor. Nowadays, as senior hardware editor at PC Gamer, he spends his days reporting on the latest developments in the technology and gaming industry. When he’s not writing about GPUs and CPUs, however, you’ll find him trying to get as far away from the modern world as possible by wild camping.

TOP 10 best gaming laptops in 2022 – Rating, reviews TehnObzor

What the best gaming laptops of 2022 should be able to do
Top 10 gaming laptops of 2022 – ranking of the best
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 – inexpensive gaming laptop of 20220012
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 – fast gaming laptop Asus
HP Omen 16 – good gaming laptop 2022 value for money
Lenovo Legion 5 15 – gaming laptop from Lenovo
ASUS ROG Strix G15 – powerful gaming laptop Asus
MSI GP76 Leopard – 17″ Gaming Laptop
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MSI Katana GF76 – MSI’s Coolest Gaming Laptop
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Choosing a gaming laptop is not an easy task. If you don’t know which gaming laptop to choose? We have prepared a list of the top 10 models in various price segments that should meet the expectations of most gamers and enthusiasts.

The best gaming laptops can be a good desktop alternative. These compact devices offer more and more performance. They will allow you to play comfortably, as well as efficiently perform resource-intensive tasks.

Good 2022 gaming laptop, easy to handle creative work such as photo editing, video editing or 3D modeling. In addition, you can take it with you on a trip, which does not “tie” you to one workplace.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3	Intel Core i5 10300H	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 900 54
HP Victus 16	AMD Ryzen 5 5600H	Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050
ASUS TUF Gaming F15	Intel Core i5 11400H	Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
HP Omen16	AMD Ryzen 5 5600H	AMD Radeon RX 6600M 9005 4
Lenovo Legion 5 15	Intel Core i7-11800H	Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060
ASUS ROG Strix G15	AMD Ryzen 7 6800H	Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060
MSI GP76 Leopard	Intel Core i7 11800H	Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro	Intel Core i7 11800H	Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070
MSI Katana GF76	Intel Core i7-12700H	Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15	Intel Core i9-12900H	Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

What the best gaming laptops of 2022 should be able to do

What to look for and how to choose an inexpensive but good gaming laptop?

Manufacturers are trying to outdo each other in creating ever more efficient devices featuring futuristic designs and spectacular RGB LED lighting. How to choose a laptop for gaming?

The first thing to look at here is the technical specifications. One of the key elements in choosing a gaming laptop in 2022 is the screen. Modern models offer high-quality 1080p or 1440p IPS matrices with high refresh rates – 120 Hz, 144 Hz, 240 Hz or even 360 Hz.

The best value for money gaming laptops support G-Sync or FreeSync technology. This is important because a faster sensor provides better comfort, especially in fast-paced action games and online shooters. In the case of using a laptop for creative work, screen quality and color reproduction will be an important factor.

The key elements are the processor, RAM and video card. They determine what kind of performance a laptop offers and how it will handle games. However, the point is not only in the components, but also in the cooling system used, the culture of work and power limitations.

If poorly designed, a gaming laptop will run at half speed and/or make a lot of noise.

What processor do top gaming laptops use? If you are buying a new model, you should consider models with the newer AMD Ryzen 5000H or 6000H series processors, as well as 11th (11xxxH) and 12xxxH (12xxxH) generation Intel Core processors. They provide better performance than older series processors.

Also make sure you have at least 16 GB of random access memory (RAM) in the faster dual channel mode. In new versions of devices, manufacturers are gradually starting to use faster DDR5 modules, this is also worth focusing on.

A separate and probably the most important topic is video cards. The 2022 non-budget gaming laptop market is dominated by designs equipped with Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3000 series cards, which enable Ray Tracing and DLSS technologies. Manufacturers divided them into different segments – from the basic RTX 3050 with the RTX 3050 Ti, to the high-performance RTX 3060 and the top GeForce RTX 3070/Ti, 3080/Ti.

It should be noted that video cards come in different configurations, and with power limits (TGP). This further differentiates them in terms of performance, as the same model will not always offer the same performance. Occasionally, you can find gaming laptops with older, weaker GeForce GTX 1600 systems (without ray tracing and DLSS support) or AMD’s Radeon RX 6000.

Connectivity, both wired and wireless, is also an important element. Additional USB ports, memory card reader, video outputs for an external monitor or fast network cards 2.5G LAN and Wi-Fi 6E.

In turn, a good battery will increase battery life on the go. While gaming laptops shouldn’t be expected to last long without plugging in, the best gaming laptops can last 5-6 hours with a lighter load.

TOP 10 gaming laptops of 2022 – ranking of the best

Our ranking of gaming laptops includes both cheaper models and powerful configurations that match the performance of personal computers.

In this top of the best gaming laptops, we have included newer devices that offer the best features at attractive prices.

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is a cheap gaming laptop in 2022

we get equipment that allows you to run light games at medium settings.

The manufacturer used a 15.6-inch IPS screen here, when a 4-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8/16 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM (working in single-channel mode) and a GeForce GTX 1650 Ti graphics card are hidden under the case.

Fast 512 GB PCIe SSD storage. The laptop is sold without an operating system, so you will have to purchase and install it yourself.

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Key features

Operating System: No OS
Processor: Intel Core i5 10300H (4×2.5 GHz)
Video Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Screen: 15.6-inch (1920×1080) IPS
Oper Memory: 8/16 GB
Storage: SSD 512 GB
Weight: 2200 grams

I advise you to pay extra for the Victus model from HP, the successor to the Pavilion Gaming series.

The HP Victus 16 is an interesting offering at a more affordable price point, with significantly better performance. In the Victus 16 we get a Full HD (16.1″) IPS screen with a refresh rate of 144Hz and a backlit keyboard. As well as the combination of a Ryzen 5 5600H processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM running in dual-channel mode, and a GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card.

The device will allow you to play more demanding titles at medium settings, with ray tracing and DLSS. It comes either without an OS or with Windows 11, and the latter option can be used immediately after purchase.

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Main features

Operating system: no OS/Windows 11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H (6×3.3 GHz)
Video card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050
Screen: 16.1-inch (1920×1080) IPS, 144Hz
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: SSD 512 GB
Weight: 2460 grams

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TUF Gaming F15 – fast gaming laptop Asus

Decided to buy an ASUS gaming laptop? The TUF Gaming F15 features an interesting design that is sure to grab attention.

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 will allow you to play in 1080p with ray tracing and DLSS. It is worth paying attention to the fast Full HD IPS matrix with a frequency of 144 Hz. The specs are good too – the configuration is equipped with an Intel Core i5-11400H processor (6 cores / 12 threads), 16 GB of dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory and a GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card.

Comes with a 512 GB NVMe SSD and Windows 11 preinstalled. This is a good Asus laptop for gaming.

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Main characteristics

Operating system: without OS/Windows 11
Processor: Intel Core i5 11400H (6×2.7 GHz)
Video card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Screen: 15.6-inch (1920×1080) IPS, 144Hz
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: 512 GB SSD
Weight: 2300 grams

HP Omen 16 – Good 2022 gaming laptop value for money

The only gaming laptop on our list that uses all of AMD’s core components is the HP Omen 16.

It will allow you to comfortably run new games in Full HD resolution, although not necessarily with ray tracing. Attention deserves a high-quality 16-inch IPS Full HD screen with a fast frequency of 144 Hz, a decent sound system and a powerful battery.

The model is characterized by a thin body, which contains quite efficient components. AMD Ryzen 5 5600H processor, 16 GB RAM and RX 6600M graphics card. The laptop version also offers a 1TB NVMe SSD and Windows 11. What’s a good laptop to buy for gaming? Consider HP’s Omen 16.

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Main characteristics

Operating system: Windows 11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H (6×3.2 GHz)
Video card: AMD Radeon RX 6600M 9001 2
Screen: 16.1-inch (1920×1080) IPS, 144Hz
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: SSD 512 GB
Weight: 2310 grams

Lenovo Legion 5 1 5 – laptop for games from Lenovo

Which laptop is better to buy for games from Lenovo price and quality? The Legion 5 15 series is one of the best to date.

Attractive 15.6-inch screen with fast IPS Full HD, 165Hz refresh rate. Really powerful components are hidden in the tinted case. For more expensive versions, we will get an Intel Core i7-11800H processor, 16 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and a GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card (with a power limit of 130 W).

Last but not least, the Legion 5 comes with an NVMe SSD and official Windows 11. It’s a great device to play in Full HD resolution, as well as newer titles with RT and DLSS.

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Main characteristics

Operating system: Windows 11
Processor: Intel Core i7-11800H (8×2.3 GHz)
Video card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 9001 2
Screen: 15.6-inch (1920×1080) IPS, 165Hz
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: SSD 512 GB
Weight 2400 grams

ASUS ROG Strix G15 Asus powerful gaming laptop

The new version of the ROG Strix G15 is a worthy solution that not only looks great, but also offers great features for gamers or professionals.

15.6″ 1440p IPS screen – also fast panel with 165Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time. The manufacturer used decent components: an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor (8 cores / 16 threads), 16 GB of DDR5 RAM and a powerful GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card (140 W).

Has a fast 1TB NVMe SSD with Windows 11 pre-installed. Although the laptop is expensive, it often appears in interesting promotions.

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Key features

Operating system: Windows 11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (8×2.9 GHz)
Video card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060
Screen: 15.6-inch (2560×1440) IPS , 165 Hz
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: SSD 1 TB
Weight 2100 grams

MSI GP76 Leopard – 17″ Gaming Laptop

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MSI GP76 Leopard is a premium offering that will not disappoint even professional gamers.

An impressive 17.3-inch IPS Full HD screen with a refresh rate of 165Hz should satisfy fans of fast-paced action games. The components weren’t forgotten either, with a modern Intel Core i7 11800H processor, 16GB of DDR4 memory, and a GeForce RTX 3070 card. Thanks to the components, rightfully in our ranking of gaming laptops price-quality ratio.

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Key features

Operating system: Windows 11
Processor: Intel Core i7 11800H (8×2.3 GHz)
Video card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070
Screen: 17.3-inch (1920×1080) IPS, 165 Hz
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: SSD 1 TB
Weight 2900 grams

The 002 Legion 5 Pro is Lenovo’s offering with more powerful components, and another great value-for-money gaming laptop for 2022.

Not only is this the ideal piece of equipment for the latest games, but also for creative work in demanding applications. Under the chassis is an Intel Core i7 11800H processor, 16GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, and a 512GB PCIe SSD.

However, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro configuration also features a graphics card – the 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3070 offers really high performance. Such a video card is ideal for a fast 165 Hz IPS Full HD matrix.

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Main characteristics

Operating system: without OS
Processor: Intel Core i7 11800H (8×2.30 GHz)
Video card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070
Screen: 16-inch (1920×1080) IPS, 165Hz
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: SSD 512 GB
Weight 2300 grams

MSI Katana GF76 – the coolest th MSI Gaming Laptop

MSI Katana GF76 is a 17-inch powerful gaming laptop in 2022, which is one of the best value models.

The slim design houses a fast 144Hz Full HD IPS display as well as the powerful Intel Core i7-12700H processor. This is supported by 16 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics card. And for data storage, a 512 GB NVMe SSD is used.

Players will also appreciate the stunning SteelSeries keyboard, Nahimic 3 audio system and colorful RGB LED lighting. The Katana GF76 configuration is sold with Windows 11 operating system. This is MSI’s best gaming laptop in our Top Value Gaming Laptops.

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Operating system: Windows 11 Home
Processor: Intel Core i7-12700H (14×3.2 GHz)
Video card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 9 0012
Screen: 17.3-inch (1920×1080) IPS, 144Hz
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: SSD 512 GB
Weight: 2600 grams

ASUS ROG S trix SCAR 15 is the most powerful gaming laptop of 2022

The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 is an absolutely top-of-the-line offering that should meet the expectations of die-hard gamers, although it’s also a great tool for the job.

Although this is a 15-inch design, the device can not be blamed for weak performance. The manufacturer used a very fast 1440p IPS screen matrix with a refresh rate of 240 Hz, a backlit keyboard and a modern set of ports.

In addition, users can count on the best components – Intel Core i9 processor-12900H (14 cores / 20 threads), 32 GB DDR5 memory and the highest performing GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics card (TGP 150 W). Comes with 1TB PCIe SSD and Windows 11 2

Video card: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Screen: 15.6-inch (2560×1440) IPS, 240Hz
RAM: 32 GB
Storage: 1TB SSD
Weight 2300 grams

Which gaming laptop to buy

Which gaming laptop to buy in 2022? Depends on your expectations and available budget.

If you’re looking for a budget model and don’t want to spend a fortune, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is great. It looks good, offers decent features, and doesn’t cost a fortune.

Demanding gamers should look out for the latest models like the MSI Katana GF76, the top value-for-money gaming laptop of 2022. It has a great screen, very powerful components and a good work culture.

However, it should be remembered that such devices are expensive and only the wealthiest will be interested in them.

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All of them will handle the most demanding games, and are also perfect for everyday use due to impressive autonomy.

Which laptop to buy in 2023 for gaming: rating compiled / photo by ua.depositphotos.com The top includes both the most sophisticated devices for today and budget solutions cheaper than $1,000.

The MSI Titan GT77 HX was named Best of the Best. This is the ultimate gaming model equipped with an Intel Core i9 processor.-13980HX and a GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card that will run all games in 4K. In addition, the laptop received a 17.3-inch Mini-LED 4K display with a frame rate of 144 Hz. But the price tag, like the characteristics, is cosmic.

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ROG Strix G16 was named the best “light and thin” laptop. Inside is an Intel Core i9-13980HX processor and a GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card. The screen is 16-inch with FHD resolution and a frame rate of 165 Hz. Pros – weight 2.5 kg, long battery life, high performance. Among the minuses, reviewers singled out a screen with Full HD resolution.

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MSI Raider GE78 HX was named the Best 17-inch Laptop. The top filling is an Intel Core i9-13950HX processor and a GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card. The screen has a resolution of 2560 × 1600 pixels, a refresh rate of 240 Hz. This is a balanced model with a good display.

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For those who are looking for a budget solution, Tom’s Hardware recommends paying attention to the 2023 MSI Katana 15. This model is equipped with a GeForce RTX 4050 video accelerator, an Intel Core i7-13620H processor and a 15.6-inch Full HD 144Hz display.

MSI Katana 15 (2023) alternative – HP Victus 15 based on Intel Core i5-12450H, with GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card and 15.6″ FHD display with 144Hz refresh rate.

What other laptops are on the list

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 – for AMD fans. Inside is a Ryzen 9 6900HS processor with a Radeon RX 6800 graphics card, and the screen is characterized by a 14-inch panel with a resolution of 2560 × 1600 pixels.
ASUS ROG Strix 18 is the best 18-inch laptop. The model is based on the Intel Core i9 processor-13980HX and the most powerful graphics card to date RTX 4090.