5 Best QHD Laptops

Specs:

• CPU / Processor: Intel Core i7-12700H
• GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 
• RAM / Memory: 16 GB – 4800 MHz DDR5
• Storage: 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe
• Display: 16″ 2560 x 1600 IPS 165 Hz

Now, you might be thinking that it’s outdated since the specs are previous-gen, but benchmarks have shown that the RTX 3070 Ti is somewhat on par with the RTX 4070 (which led to poor sentiments for the RTX 4000 series card). So it’s still more than capable as a QHD GPU.

And despite the 12th-gen i7 CPU, this particular laptop model comes equipped with DDR5 RAM that actually has decent speed. So you can’t go wrong with this option, though you will miss out on the latest NVIDIA features such as Frame Generation or DLSS 3; but not all games support that tech, not yet anyway.

Specs:

• CPU / Processor: Intel Core i9-13900HX
• GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
• RAM / Memory: 32 GB – DDR5
• Storage: 2 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe
• Display: 17.3″ 2560 x 1440 LCD 240 Hz

It’s true that the RTX 4090 or even the 4080 are best reserved for 4K resolution. However, you can get more mileage out of your GPU by going for lower resolutions, like QHD. It’s not like the difference will be night and day since you’re viewing it through a 17-inch screen.

That’s why the Gigabyte AORUS 17X is a good choice if you want a high-end gaming laptop that you won’t replace in more than five years. All that GPU power won’t go to waste either since the display can run at 240 Hz and even then, you might find it difficult to max it out for the most graphically-intensive games.

Specs:

• CPU / Processor: Intel Core i9-13900H
• GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
• RAM / Memory: 32GB DDR5
• Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
• Display: 17.3″ QHD 240Hz

If you do find that the RTX 4090 is a bit overkill for QHD, then perhaps an RTX 4080 might provide less of a guilty pleasure. Besides, it consumes less electricity and produces less heat as a by-product.

Specs-wise, this one is still a beast of a gaming laptop. It comes with a 13th-gen i9 and all the bells and whistles expected in this current generation of gaming laptops. Also, if you’re looking to save a bit of cash, you can opt for lower models or a higher model which includes an RTX 4090. Do expect the corresponding prices for such configuration changes.

Specs:

• CPU / Processor: Intel Core i7-1360P
• GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
• RAM / Memory: 32 GB – 4800 MHz LPDDR5
• Storage: 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
• Display: 16″ 2560 x 1600 165 Hz Touchscreen

Of course, there are other uses for higher resolutions apart from gaming. Anything 1440p and above is incredibly useful or even almost mandatory for graphic designers and other multimedia professionals. It allows them to work with more precision, especially when zooming in on the pixels.

And sure enough, having a touchscreen display to aid with that makes all the difference in their work environment. So the MSI Summit E16 is the best contender in this spot. This particular QHD laptop comes equipped with an RTX 4060 and a capable 13th-gen i7 CPU. The processor isn’t on the same level as other 13th-gen CPUs, which is why the RAM is quite generous.

Specs:

• CPU / Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX
• GPU / Graphics Card: AMD Radeon RX 6800M
• RAM / Memory: 16GB DDR4
• Storage: 512GB PCIe SSD
• Display: 15.6″ 165Hz QHD

If you, for any reason prefer an AMD machine, then the Asus ROG Strix G15 is the most accommodating option here as far as QHD laptops are concerned. Apart from having the lowest price point, the AMD CPU and GPU combo are great for conserving battery life.

You would be sacrificing optimal ray tracing performance and other nifty NVIDIA features for gaming, but the RX 6800M’s raw performance can make up for it. Besides, the Advantage Edition of ROG Strix laptops is well-known for their impressive cooling performance while staying as silent as possible.