5 Best Current-Gen Gaming Laptop Models in 2023

Specs:

• CPU / Processor: Intel Core i9-13900HX (13th Gen)
• GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
• RAM / Memory: 32 GB 5600 MHz DDR5
• Storage: 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe
• Display: 16″ 2560 x 1600 240 Hz IPS

It comes with a beefy RTX 4090 but if you’re looking for the best value, this laptop will last you a solid decade with its specs for a fraction of what other brands will charge. And it’s no slouch either, it’s a Lenovo Legion Pro 7, a brand that’s well-known for its quality laptops with GPUs that run on full wattage (usually).

As far as specs go, it’s the complete high-end package with generous RAM and a good resolution for its top-of-the-line GPU. The screen’s not the biggest but it’s roomier than a 15-inch laptop and comes with an adequate cooling system.

Specs:

• CPU / Processor: Intel Core i9-13980HX (13th Gen)
• GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
• RAM / Memory: 32 GB 4800 MHz DDR5
• Storage: 2 x 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD
• Display: 16″ 2560 x 1600 240 Hz Mini-LED

The Lenovo Legion Pro from above might have great value, but it doesn’t have the best eye-candy potential despite rocking an RTX 4090. It’s still stuck with an IPS display, and if you want something more premium, then the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 comes with a Mini-LED display, which is the fresh new screen panel tech right now.

Along with OLED, it’s the prettiest display type at the moment. All the other specs are impressive as well, and the CPU is even more robust for this one. Asus and its reliable reputation as a computer manufacturer means you can rest assured here that the laptop will last long.

Specs:

• CPU / Processor: Intel Core i7-13700H (13th Gen)
• GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
• RAM / Memory: 16 GB 4800 MHz DDR5
• Storage: 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe
• Display: 16″ 3840 x 2400 OLED Panel

OLED was all the rage last year for high-end gaming laptops and it still holds merit to this day since it can go toe-to-toe with Mini-LED in terms of image quality. You can’t go wrong with either, though OLED demands more attentiveness due to its burn-in issue. If that doesn’t bother you and you prefer OLED screens, then the Gigabyte AERO 16 OLED offers impressive value.

At a sub $2,100 price point, you get a high-end laptop running 4K with an OLED screen. Granted, the RTX 4070 isn’t really that much of a leap compared to its previous-gen counterpart but it’s still good to have the latest tech from NVIDIA. Besides, the AERO 16 looks sleek and clean.

Specs:

• CPU / Processor: Intel Core i7-13620H
• GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
• RAM / Memory: 16GB DDR5
• Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
• Display: 15.6″ 144Hz FHD

If you want a good starting point for high-end gaming laptops but aren’t willing to spend thousands of dollars, then the MSI Katana 15 might just be the dark horse you’re looking for. It comes with an RTX 4070 which is technically the start of the “high-end” designation.

The price is closer to mid-range, however, so the value you’re getting here is absurdly good. The other specs aren’t too jaw-dropping sadly. It only comes in an FHD resolution and 144Hz, but that’s not much of a drawback for a 15-inch laptop. It’s perfect for those looking for high-end gaming devices while still being budget-oriented.

Specs:

• CPU / Processor: Intel Core i7-13650HX
• GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
• RAM / Memory: 16GB DDR5
• Storage: 512GB PCIe SSD
• Display: 16” 16:10 FHD 165Hz

Normally, you’d expect a mid-range laptop to come with Ryzen 5 or i5 since that’s where some aggressive cost-cutting takes place for computers. But we are blessed with Asus ROG Strix G16’s existence. It’s still in the mid-range category, but the 13th-gen i7 CPU looks too good to pass up.

And you’ll want that CPU too since the resolution is only FHD, which relies quite a lot on the CPU. And besides, it’s an ROG Strix laptop; this chassis is what Asus usually uses for its higher-end models, and you can have it at a mid-range price.