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When you buy through the links on this sheet, some are affiliate links and help support me and Stephen! So thank you for supporting us! 1. Use my ratings as a rough guide only. Check detailed reviews for specific details on a laptop before buying. 2. Best used on desktop browser! Use the Filter button to show only laptops for specific range of price, performance, or deal rating.   3. Find specific GPU/CPU/Display by searching with the Filter button within the Model field (i.e. "3060" or "i7-11800H" or "QHD") 4. Use the Sort button to reorganize the list by Deal Rating, Worth Buying, Price, Performance, Discount, etc.  **Gizmo's Estimate Value** - My ballpark value for that laptop vs similar laptop prices over the last six months.  **Worth Buying** - How happy I think most people would be with the laptop based on price, premium features, portability, and performance.  **Deal Rating** - How good of deal the laptop's specs vs regularly listed retail price. **Quality Rating** - Rough rating of Build Quality, Keyboard, Touchpad, Display, RGB, and random extras.  My goal is to add all available laptops from the below stores, except scalper listings. \[Best Buy\](https://go.magik.ly/ml/15g0d/) | \[BH Photo & Video\](https://go.magik.ly/ml/145pj/) | \[NewEgg\](https://bit.ly/2LO0omH) | \[Adorama\](https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ltr/) | \[Amazon\](https://amzn.to/3cb1lAJ) | \[Walmart\](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1832r/) | HP | Lenovo | Dell  Email suggestions to Gizmoslip@gmail.com ## Items ### 1. [Lenovo Ideapad 15.6, i5-10300H (4c/8t), GTX 1650, 8 GB Ram, 256 GB SDD + 1 TB HD, 60 hz FHD](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/359/lenovo-ideapad-156-i5-10300h-4c8t-gtx-1650-8-gb-ram-256-gb-sdd--1-tb-hd-60-hz-fhd) Item ID: `359` - Price: $619.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $625.00 - Value vs Market: $6.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 6.00 - Mini Review: Solid budget choice if you are on a super tight budget and want something for casual gaming. Recommended when it is on sale. From user reviews, it sounds like the 60 hz display has good color and brightness, but it likely has ghosting. Overall good value on this laptop because it has the 1 TB HDD + SSD. But I wouldn't recommend this laptop for competitive games. If you can spend a bit more, you can get quite a bit more GPU power with the GTX 1660 TI, RTX 3050 TI, or RTX 3060. - Cinbench Score: 2,155 - Cinbench Rank: 38.5% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 3,621 - Timespy Rank: 27.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.85 - Detailed Review: [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Gaming-3i-15IMH05-in-review-Core-i5-at-full-throttle.480784.0.html#toc-7](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Gaming-3i-15IMH05-in-review-Core-i5-at-full-throttle.480784.0.html#toc-7) - Benchmark Sources: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Gaming-3i-15IMH05-in-review-Core-i5-at-full-throttle.480784.0.html - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cqjr/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cqjr/) - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rnngageu0ftcjuhcti6i.jpg) - Change Log: - ### 2. [Gigabyte G5 MD, i5-11400H (6c/12t), RTX 3050Ti 75W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 144 hz FHD close to 100% sRGB](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/343/gigabyte-g5-md-i5-11400h-6c12t-rtx-3050ti-75w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-144-hz-fhd-close-to-100-srgb) Item ID: `343` - Price: $899.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $925.00 - Value vs Market: $26.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: -1 - Quality Rating: 8.50 - Mini Review: Great display and decent CPU for the price. At 75W the RTX 3050Ti is towards the upper end of that GPU TDP and if you find it on sale it is worth considering as an RTX 3060 machine is usually around the $1100+ mark. Comes with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB SSD, which is nice but not amazing for the price. Generally I would recommend the RTX 3060 version if you can save up the money for it. I would typically only recommend this when it goes on big sale. - Cinbench Score: 3,740 - Cinbench Rank: 66.8% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 5,883 - Timespy Rank: 45.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.80 - Detailed Review: [https://www-ofertaman-com.translate.goog/2021/10/gigabyte-g5-md-51es123sd.html?\_x\_tr\_sl=ES&\_x\_tr\_tl=EN&\_x\_tr\_hl=EN&\_x\_tr\_pto=nui](https://www-ofertaman-com.translate.goog/2021/10/gigabyte-g5-md-51es123sd.html?_x_tr_sl=ES&_x_tr_tl=EN&_x_tr_hl=EN&_x_tr_pto=nui) - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-i5-11400H-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.525587.0.html) > > Timespy: https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-3050-Ti-Laptop-GPU-Benchmarks-and-Specs.527430.0.html - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233450](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233450) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wrnqehia3xszggny1nic.png) - Change Log: - ### 3. [MSI GF65, i7-10750H, RTX 3060 75W, 8GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/383/msi-gf65-i7-10750h-rtx-3060-75w-8gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `383` - Price: $999.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,000.00 - Value vs Market: $1.00 - Worth Buying: -1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: -2 - Quality Rating: 7.00 - Mini Review: Decent CPU, great GPU, but the GPU has lower power limit, limiting it's performance. Decent build quality, but don't expect super premium. Keyboard and trackpad are solid, but the display is not super bright, though it is 144 hz. It's an okay deal and many people will be happy with this laptop, but there are better overall laptops around this price point (Legion 5, Omen 15z, Asus TUF A15, Aorus 15P), so generally I'd recommend those other laptops instead. NOTE: this model probably only has 1 RAM stick which will impact performance - Cinbench Score: 2,673 - Cinbench Rank: 47.7% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 7,268 - Timespy Rank: 55.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.10 - Detailed Review: [https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html) - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html) > > Timespy: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html) - Other Notes: Confirmed Max-Q by MSI spec sheet. Actual TDP for GPU/CPU unclear. This is available for $300 cheaper from Bestbuy when I added it, with 6 cores vs 4 cores. 8 GB ram vs 16 GB ram. - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3jGuFkw](https://amzn.to/3jGuFkw) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gf-series-gf65-thin-10ue-092-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155717%3FItem%3DN82E16834155717](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gf-series-gf65-thin-10ue-092-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155717%3FItem%3DN82E16834155717) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/lz1mcev3mrmv2pg9577o.png) - Change Log: - ### 4. [MSI GF66 Katana, i7-11800H (8c/16t), RTX 3050Ti Up to 60W, 16GB, 512GB SSD, FHD 144 Hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/341/msi-gf66-katana-i7-11800h-8c16t-rtx-3050ti-up-to-60w-16gb-512gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `341` - Price: $999.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,050.00 - Value vs Market: $50.01 - Worth Buying: -1 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 7.00 - Mini Review: > The MSI GF66 Katana is a budget oriented gaming laptop and if you can find it at under $1000 it is potentially worth buying, though I think there are probably better options on the market if you can find them. It does come with dual channel RAM and an 8 core CPU which you find on laptops at a much higher price point (although it seems to have lower power limit). The RTX 3050Ti is only a max 60w and the battery is only 53wh. Also it only has one m.2 slot and at 512GB it is a little small, meaning you will likely have to buy a larger one and clone it. > > Keylighting is Red and the 144Hz panel only has 45% NTSC so its not ideal for content creation. It is also not a very bright display. > > The display hinges are not very stiff. > > USB C doesn't support mDP so you have one video out via the HDMI (4k@60hz). > > It also fails the DPC latency test. - Cinbench Score: 3,306 - Cinbench Rank: 59.0% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 5,240 - Timespy Rank: 40.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.63 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Timespy: https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-3050-Ti-Laptop-GPU-Benchmarks-and-Specs.527430.0.html > > Cinebench R20: https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-Katana-GF66-11UG-review-A-gaming-laptop-with-wasted-potential.561019.0.html - Other Notes: on sale at Microcenter - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://www.microcenter.com/product/637468/msi-katana-gf66-11ud-002-156-gaming-laptop-computer-platinum-collection-black](https://www.microcenter.com/product/637468/msi-katana-gf66-11ud-002-156-gaming-laptop-computer-platinum-collection-black) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xrjvd5xxplgxfhxpa546.png) - Change Log: - ### 5. [Gigabyte G5, i5-10500H (6c/12t), RTX 3060 90-105W, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD, 144hz IPS 72% NTSC](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/329/gigabyte-g5-i5-10500h-6c12t-rtx-3060-90-105w-16-gb-512-gb-ssd-144hz-ips-72-ntsc) Item ID: `329` - Price: $1,049.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,250.00 - Value vs Market: $201.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: -1 - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: > The 240Hz model used to sell for $1099 at one point. The laptop's gaming performance is not significantly effect by optimus and remains today one of the best value gaming laptops out there. Its a Clevo chassis, easy to work on and although plastic is built well and is durable. > > Reviews: > > Gizmoslip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3LI2PyqWCo > > Ownordisown: \[Newegg Now - GIGABYTE G5 - BEST Gaming laptop under $1200 - YouTube\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN8t-M2w5Go&t=1s) - Cinbench Score: 2,633 - Cinbench Rank: 47.0% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,235 - Timespy Rank: 63.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.80 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/z3LI2PyqWCo](https://youtu.be/z3LI2PyqWCo) - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/z3LI2PyqWCo) > > Timespy: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/z3LI2PyqWCo) - Other Notes: 105w TDP - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1c81g/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1c81g/) - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233449%3FDescription%3Dgigabyte%2520g5%26cm\_re%3Dgigabyte\_g5-\_-34-233-449-\_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233449%3FDescription%3Dgigabyte%2520g5%26cm_re%3Dgigabyte_g5-_-34-233-449-_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/njkkzoolcpz7fmkegcie.png) - Change Log: - ### 6. [Lenovo Legion 5 17.3", Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060 up to 130W, 16 GB Ram, 512GB SSD, FHD 144 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/324/lenovo-legion-5-173-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3060-up-to-130w-16-gb-ram-512gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `324` - Price: $1,219.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,525.00 - Value vs Market: $305.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: > Great GPU/CPU/RAM/SSD/Display for the price. Great all around performer for the price. > > At retail price $1379, it's a solid deal with great specs and overall features for the money. If this unit goes on sale, which it sometimes does, it's an excellent value and highly recommended. - Cinbench Score: 5,000 - Cinbench Rank: 89.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,915 - Timespy Rank: 68.6% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 6.55 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/RjFc5ZRtwP4?t=99) > > Timespy: \[https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/mp8ogq/legion\_5\_pro\_rtx\_3060\_time\_spy/) - Other Notes: Lenovo codes MERRYSAVING for $60 OFF - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fphantom-blue-lenovo-legion-5-17ach6h-82jy009eus-gaming%2Fp%2FN82E16834645859%3FItem%3DN82E16834645859](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fphantom-blue-lenovo-legion-5-17ach6h-82jy009eus-gaming%2Fp%2FN82E16834645859%3FItem%3DN82E16834645859) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: [http://lenovo.vzew.net/mgo067](http://lenovo.vzew.net/mgo067) - Brand Store: [https://www.microcenter.com/product/637200/lenovo-legion-5-17ach6h-173-gaming-laptop-computer-platinum-collection-blue](https://www.microcenter.com/product/637200/lenovo-legion-5-17ach6h-173-gaming-laptop-computer-platinum-collection-blue) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qx1pebnim6urfeac9wdt.png) - Change Log: - ### 7. [Asus ROG Zephyrus M16, i7-11800H, RTX 3050 TI, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 16:10 FHD 144 hz 500 nits](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/210/asus-rog-zephyrus-m16-i7-11800h-rtx-3050-ti-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-1610-fhd-144-hz-500-nits) Item ID: `210` - Price: $1,249.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,375.00 - Value vs Market: $125.01 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Great build quality/display/CPU performance paired with a weaker GPU and medium size 512 GB SSD. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this over others if you're looking for pure gaming performance. Go for a RTX 3060 laptop instead. Not a bad laptop itself, but it is hard to recommend a 3050 TI laptop at this price point. - Cinbench Score: 5,100 - Cinbench Rank: 91.1% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 5,883 - Timespy Rank: 45.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 16.00 - Weight: 4.19 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.myfixguide.com/\](https://www.myfixguide.com/asus-rog-zephyrus-m16-gu603-review/) | Timespy: \[ https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Performance-Review-Nvidia-GeForce-RTX-3050-Ti-Laptop-GPU.539010.0.html) - Other Notes: I found a crazy Cinebench R20 score of 5338 for the i7-11800H version of the laptop, while seeing lower scores of around 5150 with the i9-11900H CPU--safe to say it's hard to say why there is such a big difference, but I'd estimate we will see great CPU performance from this machine as Asus has tuned the CPU with high TDP for great performance. Link to crazy Cinebench score: https://www.myfixguide.com/asus-rog-zephyrus-m16-gu603-review/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/18vlg/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/18vlg/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/v6cxm5xx0rmjztn2exp3.png) - Change Log: $300 price reduction. Added to discount list ### 8. [HP Omen 17T, i5-11400H (6c-12t), RTX 3060 up to 130W, 16GB Ram, 512GB SSD, FHD 144 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/326/hp-omen-17t-i5-11400h-6c-12t-rtx-3060-up-to-130w-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `326` - Price: $1,249.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,350.00 - Value vs Market: $100.01 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 8.75 - Mini Review: > RTX 3070 model https://bit.ly/3wPjRH9 > > The HP Omen 17t builds on the already popular 15t with a larger 17.3" display. Available as 1080p 144 Hz and QHD 165Hz and a mux switch allowing the ability to switch between dGPU and hybrid. There is no Gsync but it has an 83wh battery with rapid charge 50% in 30 minutes. Optional switch keyboard - Cinbench Score: 3,038 - Cinbench Rank: 54.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,977 - Timespy Rank: 69.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 6.15 - Detailed Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3VzzWqQTUw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3VzzWqQTUw) - Benchmark Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3VzzWqQTUw - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: [https://tidd.ly/3qDENQA](https://tidd.ly/3qDENQA) - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/epy7io9ygzwz1thj3tbj.png) - Change Log: - ### 9. [Lenovo Legion 5 17.3", Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060 up to 130W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 144 hz \*\*COUPON IN NOTES](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/378/lenovo-legion-5-173-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3060-up-to-130w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-144-hz-coupon-in-notes) Item ID: `378` - Price: $1,289.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,525.00 - Value vs Market: $235.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: > Great GPU/CPU/RAM/SSD/Display for the price. Great all around performer for the price. > > At retail price $1379, it's a solid deal with great specs and overall features for the money. If this unit goes on sale, which it sometimes does, it's an excellent value and highly recommended. - Cinbench Score: 5,000 - Cinbench Rank: 89.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,915 - Timespy Rank: 68.6% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 6.55 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/RjFc5ZRtwP4?t=99) > > Timespy: \[https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/mp8ogq/legion\_5\_pro\_rtx\_3060\_time\_spy/) - Other Notes: Lenovo code MERRYSAVING for $60 OFF - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fphantom-blue-lenovo-legion-5-17ach6h-82jy009eus-gaming%2Fp%2FN82E16834645859%3FItem%3DN82E16834645859](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fphantom-blue-lenovo-legion-5-17ach6h-82jy009eus-gaming%2Fp%2FN82E16834645859%3FItem%3DN82E16834645859) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: [http://lenovo.vzew.net/mgo067](http://lenovo.vzew.net/mgo067) - Brand Store: [https://www.microcenter.com/product/637200/lenovo-legion-5-17ach6h-173-gaming-laptop-computer-platinum-collection-blue](https://www.microcenter.com/product/637200/lenovo-legion-5-17ach6h-173-gaming-laptop-computer-platinum-collection-blue) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qx1pebnim6urfeac9wdt.png) - Change Log: - ### 10. [Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060 up to 130W, 8 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, QHD 165 hz 16:10 500 nits](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/231/lenovo-legion-5-pro-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3060-up-to-130w-8-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-qhd-165-hz-1610-500-nits) Item ID: `231` - Price: $1,299.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,600.00 - Value vs Market: $301.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Baller gaming laptop that is an incredible deal at $1499 (standard retail price of $1699 is a bit steep imo). The main downside is that there are examples of this laptop selling for cheaper at other locations. Only buy direct from Lenovo if it is on sale and can't find it elsewhere in stock (usually sold out). - Cinbench Score: 4,946 - Cinbench Rank: 88.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,901 - Timespy Rank: 68.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 16.00 - Weight: 5.40 - Detailed Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpXQ6owGJ-4&t=174s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpXQ6owGJ-4&t=174s) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/fOgnVE9MTrw?t=420) | Timespy: \[ https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/LenovoLegion/comments/moddny/legion\_5pro\_rtx\_3060\_version\_timespy\_benchmark/) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: [https://lenovo.vzew.net/GjnBA9](https://lenovo.vzew.net/GjnBA9) - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/iyzmk6maprmn7p9h0i4k.png) - Change Log: - ### 11. [Lenovo Legion 7, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 16:10 QHD 165 hz 500 Nits](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/238/lenovo-legion-7-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3060-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-1610-qhd-165-hz-500-nits) Item ID: `238` - Price: $1,379.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,800.00 - Value vs Market: $420.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The Legion 7 is one of the absolute best laptops on the market due to very high build quality, great CPU/GPU performance, fantastic display, and MUX switch, but in general I'd recommend springing for the RTX 3070 version instead of the RTX 3060 version if you plan on primarily doing QHD gaming. - Cinbench Score: 4,890 - Cinbench Rank: 87.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,976 - Timespy Rank: 69.0% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 16.10 - Weight: 5.50 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/gZxQlz-GSVM](https://youtu.be/gZxQlz-GSVM) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/gZxQlz-GSVM?t=4856) | Timespy: \[ https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/gZxQlz-GSVM?t=4492) - Other Notes: $60 OFF with code MERRYSAVING - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [http://lenovo.vzew.net/0JRM4N](http://lenovo.vzew.net/0JRM4N) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/i7ocfib5xz1b8epz7jej.png) - Change Log: - ### 12. [Lenovo Legion 7i, i7-11800H, RTX 3060 up to 130W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 16:10 QHD 165 hz 500 Nits](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/239/lenovo-legion-7i-i7-11800h-rtx-3060-up-to-130w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-1610-qhd-165-hz-500-nits) Item ID: `239` - Price: $1,379.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,800.00 - Value vs Market: $420.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The Legion 7i is one of the absolute best laptops on the market due to very high build quality, great CPU/GPU performance, fantastic display, and MUX switch, but in general I'd recommend springing for the RTX 3070 version instead of the RTX 3060 version if you plan on primarily doing QHD gaming. The more performance the better, right? RIGHT? - Cinbench Score: 4,900 - Cinbench Rank: 87.5% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 8,976 - Timespy Rank: 69.0% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 16.00 - Weight: 5.50 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[ https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/gZxQlz-GSVM?t=4492) - Other Notes: use code MERRYSAVING for $60 OFF - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: [http://lenovo.vzew.net/Aojok1](http://lenovo.vzew.net/Aojok1) - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/iiivojb48oidjfthcjjx.png) - Change Log: - ### 13. [HP Victus 16.1, i5-11800H (8c/16t), RTX 3060 (95W), 16 GB Ram (2x8 GB), 1TB + 32GB Optane, FHD 144 Hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/372/hp-victus-161-i5-11800h-8c16t-rtx-3060-95w-16-gb-ram-2x8-gb-1tb--32gb-optane-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `372` - Price: $1,379.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,500.00 - Value vs Market: $120.01 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: HP offer some good upgrade options and if you catch it on sale you can get some decent value - Cinbench Score: 4,951 - Cinbench Rank: 88.4% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 7,450 - Timespy Rank: 57.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 16.10 - Weight: 5.45 - Detailed Review: [https://laptopmedia.com/laptop-specs/hp-victus-16-82/](https://laptopmedia.com/laptop-specs/hp-victus-16-82/) - Benchmark Sources: > Cinebench:https://laptopmedia.com/laptop-specs/hp-victus-16-82/ > > Timespy: https://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-Victus-16-gaming-laptop-review-Powerful-hardware-in-a-stylish-case.566732.0.html - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: [https://tidd.ly/3cZ9mYL](https://tidd.ly/3cZ9mYL) - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/z0neldkbfjulywbvhgwi.jpg) - Change Log: - ### 14. [Asus ROG Strix G15 AMD Adv. Ryzen 9 5900HX, Radeon RX6800M, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 300 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/227/asus-rog-strix-g15-amd-adv-ryzen-9-5900hx-radeon-rx6800m-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-300-hz) Item ID: `227` - Price: $1,399.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,850.00 - Value vs Market: $451.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: ABSOLUTE UNIT for the price. This laptop puts up some of the best performance of any laptop in many games, but its performance is inconsistent due to lack of MUX and slower RAM in my test unit. Overall, I can still highly recommend this laptop for anyone looking to buy a laptop under $1700. - Cinbench Score: 5,250 - Cinbench Rank: 93.8% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 11,156 - Timespy Rank: 85.8% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.29 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/AZWr6E1QmuE?t=6423) | Timespy: \[ https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/AZWr6E1QmuE?t=5820) - Other Notes: Don't take Timespy score too seriously. Radeon RX6800M performance will vary more compared to RTX laptops due to game engine opmtization that each game uses. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/17ykl/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/17ykl/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2F2WC-000N-048T2%3FDescription%3Dstrix%2520G15%2520advantage%26cm\_re%3Dstrix\_G15%2520advantage-\_-2WC-000N-048T2-\_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2F2WC-000N-048T2%3FDescription%3Dstrix%2520G15%2520advantage%26cm_re%3Dstrix_G15%2520advantage-_-2WC-000N-048T2-_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ksjhullhlj8bwwhtpnau.png) - Change Log: big discount, changed to discount category ### 15. [MSI Delta 15, Ryzen 7 5800H, RX 6700M 75-110W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 240hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/228/msi-delta-15-ryzen-7-5800h-rx-6700m-75-110w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-240hz) Item ID: `228` - Price: $1,399.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,650.00 - Value vs Market: $250.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: An all AMD variant that is similar to the MSI GS66, but without a MUX switch and without per key RGB keyboard backlighting, which will reduce costs. In general, this will compete with RTX 3060 and 3070 laptops. Keep in mind that this is a lower TDP chassis in a light weight 4.2 lb chassis--the focus of this machine is portablity and performance, at a reasonable price. - Cinbench Score: 5,000 - Cinbench Rank: 89.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 9,059 - Timespy Rank: 69.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.19 - Detailed Review: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1a3s3/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1a3s3/) - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[ https://go.magik.ly/\](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1a3s3/) - Other Notes: MSI - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1a3s3/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1a3s3/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ob4mcteyzfau9pihcuvw.png) - Change Log: - ### 16. [HP OMEN 16.1, i7-11800H (8c/16t), RTX 3070 (80-125W), 16GB RAM (2x8), 1TB SSD, QHD 165Hz 300 Nit](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/348/hp-omen-161-i7-11800h-8c16t-rtx-3070-80-125w-16gb-ram-2x8-1tb-ssd-qhd-165hz-300-nit) Item ID: `348` - Price: $1,499.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,825.00 - Value vs Market: $325.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 8.75 - Mini Review: The 11800H has a PL1 of 80W and holds that nicely in CPU only work. The 3070 can boost upto 125w in high performance mode. The base is made of metal and the rest plastic. This model at Best Buy has a white lid which is different. Easy to open up and work on/ upgrade. Battery life is about 5.5 hours watching videos. Has  TB4 port and SD card reader. The QHD panel has 100% sRGB and it 300 nits. Keyboard is 4 zone RGB. Gaming performance is good. The review on Notebookcheck states that it uses Optimus and has no mention of a mux which is strange for an Omen as the 17" and 15" Intel models both have a mux switch... - Cinbench Score: 4,831 - Cinbench Rank: 86.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,019 - Timespy Rank: 77.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus, Adv Optimus - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 16.10 - Weight: 5.22 - Detailed Review: [https://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-Omen-16-laptop-review-Powerful-RTX-3070-gaming-laptop-with-unnecessary-drawbacks.570237.0.html](https://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-Omen-16-laptop-review-Powerful-RTX-3070-gaming-laptop-with-unnecessary-drawbacks.570237.0.html) - Benchmark Sources: https://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-Omen-16-laptop-review-Powerful-RTX-3070-gaming-laptop-with-unnecessary-drawbacks.570237.0.html - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1ckl9/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1ckl9/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/yqsptqvjfyc7lv0uncib.png) - Change Log: - ### 17. [Lenovo Legion 7, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3070 up to 140W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 16:10 QHD 165 hz 500 Nits](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/257/lenovo-legion-7-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3070-up-to-140w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-1610-qhd-165-hz-500-nits) Item ID: `257` - Price: $1,579.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,150.00 - Value vs Market: $570.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The Legion 7 is one of the absolute best laptops on the market due to very high build quality, great CPU/GPU performance, fantastic display, and MUX switch, but in general I'd recommend springing for the RTX 3070 version instead of the RTX 3060 version if you plan on primarily doing QHD gaming. - Cinbench Score: 4,890 - Cinbench Rank: 87.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,939 - Timespy Rank: 84.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 16.00 - Weight: 5.50 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/gZxQlz-GSVM?t=4856) | Timespy: \[ https://www.3dmark.com/\](https://www.3dmark.com/spy/19052496) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: [http://lenovo.vzew.net/oeymvO](http://lenovo.vzew.net/oeymvO) - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/hngmbm2kj0txy3jxhnl7.png) - Change Log: - ### 18. [MSI GP66 Leopard, i7-11800H 53-72W, RTX 3070 125-135W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, 240 hz FHD](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/249/msi-gp66-leopard-i7-11800h-53-72w-rtx-3070-125-135w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-240-hz-fhd) Item ID: `249` - Price: $1,599.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,950.00 - Value vs Market: $350.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: A great all around option for the E-Sports gamer looking for MUX switch, good build quality, good display, and fast RAM out of the box. I reallly enjoyed my time using the GP66, and I can highly recommend it to others. - Cinbench Score: 4,770 - Cinbench Rank: 85.2% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,779 - Timespy Rank: 82.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.25 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GP66-Leopard-10UG-Laptop-Review-A-Complete-Series-Overhaul.532758.0.html) - Other Notes: TDP https://www.msi.com/Laptop/GP66-Leopard-11UX/Specificatio - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/188tm/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/188tm/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gp-series-gp66-leopard-11ug-018-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155855%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptop-\_-34-155-855-\_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gp-series-gp66-leopard-11ug-018-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155855%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptop-_-34-155-855-_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/pd4y0ngqjny3qvdj114o.png) - Change Log: on sale, changed category to discount ### 19. [Lenovo Legion 7, Ryzen 7 5900HX, RTX 3080 up to 165W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, 16:10 QHD 165 hz 500 Nits](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/298/lenovo-legion-7-ryzen-7-5900hx-rtx-3080-up-to-165w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-1610-qhd-165-hz-500-nits) Item ID: `298` - Price: $2,549.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $3,000.00 - Value vs Market: $450.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: Incredible build quality, design, and RGB implementation. Great keyboard, and I love the 16:10 aspect ratio on the QHD display. This laptop features high TDP for the CPU/GPU and yet still maintains good temperatures all within a fairly thin and light profile. Both the Legion 7 and 7i have a fantastic blend of portablity, premium features, and build quality. Legion 7/7i is my personal #1 laptop for 2021. I'd recommend the RTX 3070 version as the best bang for the buck, but the 3080 is still a decent choice since the 3080 scales better than in most laptops due to the 150-165W TDP in this unit (vs the Scar 15 for example where the 3080 is held back a bit by the lower TDP). - Cinbench Score: 4,960 - Cinbench Rank: 88.6% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 12,989 - Timespy Rank: 99.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 16.00 - Weight: 5.50 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench:www.notebookcheck.net > >  | Timespy: \\\[ https://imgur.com/\\\](https://imgur.com/a/REgGxi4) - Other Notes: use code MERRYSAVING for $100 OFF - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: [http://lenovo.vzew.net/oeymvO](http://lenovo.vzew.net/oeymvO) - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ykvbt2wvffw5sin5abqi.png) - Change Log: on sale, changed to discount ### 20. [HP Omen 17T, i7 -11800H, RTX 3080 up to 165W, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 32GB Optane, QHD 165Hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/379/hp-omen-17t-i7-11800h-rtx-3080-up-to-165w-16gb-512gb-ssd--32gb-optane-qhd-165hz) Item ID: `379` - Price: $2,679.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,900.00 - Value vs Market: $220.01 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 8.75 - Mini Review: The HP Omen 17t builds on the already popular 15t with a larger 17.3" display. Available as 1080p 144 Hz and QHD 165Hz and a mux switch allowing the ability to switch between dGPU and hybrid. There is no Gsync but it has an 83wh battery with rapid charge 50% in 30 minutes. HP allows 90w PL and 109 PL2. Optional switch keyboard - Cinbench Score: 5,320 - Cinbench Rank: 95.0% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 12,444 - Timespy Rank: 95.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 6.15 - Detailed Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0plgPHVSFb0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0plgPHVSFb0) - Benchmark Sources: Timespy  165W 3080: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0plgPHVSFb0 - Other Notes: Also available as with an RTX 3060 and RTX 3080 - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: [https://tidd.ly/3qDENQA](https://tidd.ly/3qDENQA) - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ceqb41blkgt0koxzz261.png) - Change Log: - ### 21. [MSI GE66, i9-11980HK, RTX 3080 up to 135W, 32 GB Ram, 2 TB SSD, 4K 100% AdobeRGB](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/315/msi-ge66-i9-11980hk-rtx-3080-up-to-135w-32-gb-ram-2-tb-ssd-4k-100-adobergb) Item ID: `315` - Price: $2,899.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $3,200.00 - Value vs Market: $301.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: This 4K display only has 60 hz, so avoid if you want to play faster paced games in general. The GE66 is a premium, increased cost version of the GP66 with a RGB light strip in front and slightly different configurations available. I love the GP66, and I think the GE66 is also a great all around choice, though it is not quite as good of bang for the buck. This config with the i9, RTX 3080, and 4K Adobe RBG is a good option for creators looking for a high performance laptop on the go--but generally speaking, I'd recommend getting a high refresh rate QHD display instead since the difference between 4K and QHD on a 15" is not noticeable in my opinion. - Cinbench Score: - - Cinbench Rank: - - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 11,915 - Timespy Rank: 91.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Discount - All Sales in One Place (Updated Daily) - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.25 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[https://www.reddit.com\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/l4uedl/time\_spy\_msi\_ge66\_rtx\_3080\_130\_watt) - Other Notes: TDP https://www.msi.com/Laptop/GE66-Raider-11UX/Specification - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Ftitanium-blue-msi-ge-series-ge66-raider-11uh-227-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155884%3FDescription%3D11980HK%26cm\_re%3D11980HK-\_-34-155-884-\_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Ftitanium-blue-msi-ge-series-ge66-raider-11uh-227-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155884%3FDescription%3D11980HK%26cm_re%3D11980HK-_-34-155-884-_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/g661rqxwzju4gkp9rh3p.png) - Change Log: - ### 22. [Lenovo Legion 5 15.6", Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060 up to 130W, 8 GB Ram (1x), 512 TB SSD, FHD 165 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/353/lenovo-legion-5-156-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3060-up-to-130w-8-gb-ram-1x-512-tb-ssd-fhd-165-hz) Item ID: `353` - Price: $1,199.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,525.00 - Value vs Market: $326.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: > Great GPU/CPU/RAM/SSD/Display for the price. Great all around performer for the price. You will probably want to upgrade single channel RAM to dual channel with second memory stick. > > At retail price $1379, it's a solid deal with great specs and overall features for the money. If this unit goes on sale, which it sometimes does, it's an excellent value and highly recommended. - Cinbench Score: 5,000 - Cinbench Rank: 89.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,915 - Timespy Rank: 68.6% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Top Picks - Excellent Laptops at Great Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.30 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/RjFc5ZRtwP4?t=99) > > Timespy: \[https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/mp8ogq/legion\_5\_pro\_rtx\_3060\_time\_spy/) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cpik/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cpik/) - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qx1pebnim6urfeac9wdt.png) - Change Log: changed category to top picks ### 23. [Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED, i7-11800H, RTX 3060 105W, 16 GB Ram, 512GB SSD, 4K OLED 100% P3 400+ Nits](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/375/gigabyte-aero-15-oled-i7-11800h-rtx-3060-105w-16-gb-ram-512gb-ssd-4k-oled-100-p3-400-nits) Item ID: `375` - Price: $1,599.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,650.00 - Value vs Market: $51.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.25 - Mini Review: One of the cheapest OLED gaming laptops money can buy. Great CPU/GPU and at a reasonable price. This is a great laptop for a video editor or photographer that also wants to game. You can always hook up an external montior for high refreshrate gaming if needed. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 7,734 - Timespy Rank: 59.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Top Picks - Excellent Laptops at Great Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.07 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/llyquo/4k\_bliss\_aero\_15\_oled\_kc\_rtx\_3060/) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233446%3FDescription%3Daero%252015%2520OLED%26cm\_re%3Daero\_15%2520OLED-\_-34-233-446-\_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233446%3FDescription%3Daero%252015%2520OLED%26cm_re%3Daero_15%2520OLED-_-34-233-446-_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/tqyndiwugxcuzg77ig35.png) - Change Log: sale over, changed to top pick category ### 24. [Asus ROG Zephyrus G15, Ryzen 9 5900HS 35-80W, RTX 3070 80-100W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, QHD 165 hz 100% AdobeRGB](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/246/asus-rog-zephyrus-g15-ryzen-9-5900hs-35-80w-rtx-3070-80-100w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-qhd-165-hz-100-adobergb) Item ID: `246` - Price: $1,849.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,900.00 - Value vs Market: $50.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: A superb choice for colledge stundents/business peeps that need a portable system with good performance, solid QHD display, good battery life, and great speakers. If you are okay with a thicker laptop, then you can get more performance for your money with the Asus Strix/Alienware/Legion lineups, but the Zephyrus G15 is still a great all arounder and highly recommennded. Another downside: no Webcam. - Cinbench Score: 4,653 - Cinbench Rank: 83.1% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 9,498 - Timespy Rank: 73.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Top Picks - Excellent Laptops at Great Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.19 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/R\_KNcDupaUE](https://youtu.be/R_KNcDupaUE) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/R\_KNcDupaUE) | Timespy: \[ https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/R\_KNcDupaUE) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/145qh/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/145qh/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/tvqkohpvojn29iwpgemz.png) - Change Log: changed to top pick category ### 25. [MSI GS76, i9-11900H 60-80W, RTX 3070 80-95W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, QHD 240hz w/ MUX](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/264/msi-gs76-i9-11900h-60-80w-rtx-3070-80-95w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-qhd-240hz-w-mux) Item ID: `264` - Price: $2,199.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,400.00 - Value vs Market: $201.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Thinner and more portable 17" gaming laptop with lower TDP on the CPU/GPU. I would higly recommend buying the QHD 240 hz display option version if you do decide to buy the GS76. Overall, I wish they had simply made this laptop slightly thicker/heavier and included better cooling with higher TDP. As it is now, I feel like the Legion 7i blows this laptop out of the water in terms of portablity and performance at the same time, while having a better QHD display. Not to mention the other laptops that are slighlty thicker and also have higher TDP. - Cinbench Score: 4,498 - Cinbench Rank: 80.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 9,170 - Timespy Rank: 70.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Top Picks - Excellent Laptops at Great Prices - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.40 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.myfixguide.com/\](https://www.myfixguide.com/msi-gs76-stealth-review/) | Timespy: \[ https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/d9Z0PzYtsbs) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1a5ld/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1a5ld/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ua4vfnwtklj3qvrutmy8.png) - Change Log: - ### 26. [Asus ROG Scar 15, RTX 3080 115-130W, Ryzen 9 5900HX, 16GB DDR4, 1TB SSD, 300 hz FHD](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/338/asus-rog-scar-15-rtx-3080-115-130w-ryzen-9-5900hx-16gb-ddr4-1tb-ssd-300-hz-fhd) Item ID: `338` - Price: $2,314.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,400.00 - Value vs Market: $86.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: - - Mini Review: A very solid performer with a large battery that can provide about 7 hours of web browsing. The RTX 3080 tuns at 130w in turbo mode and performs slightly ahead of a 3070 140w in dGPU mode.  No mux. Does have 2 dimms of RAM. - Cinbench Score: 5,214 - Cinbench Rank: 93.1% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 11,396 - Timespy Rank: 87.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Top Picks - Excellent Laptops at Great Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.10 - Detailed Review: [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Strix-Scar-15-G533QS-Laptop-Review-AMD-Zen-3-and-165-Hz-1440p-Sweet-Spot.551441.0.html](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Strix-Scar-15-G533QS-Laptop-Review-AMD-Zen-3-and-165-Hz-1440p-Sweet-Spot.551441.0.html) - Benchmark Sources: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Strix-Scar-15-G533QS-Laptop-Review-AMD-Zen-3-and-165-Hz-1440p-Sweet-Spot.551441.0.html - Other Notes: - - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/336U6Yc](https://amzn.to/336U6Yc) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fblack-asus-rog-strix-scar-15-g533qs-ds96-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834235896%3FItem%3DN82E16834235896](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fblack-asus-rog-strix-scar-15-g533qs-ds96-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834235896%3FItem%3DN82E16834235896) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/a1omh12psas7bwewrubc.png) - Change Log: sale over, moved to top picks ### 27. [Asus Strix SCAR 15, Ryzen 9 5900HX 54-80W, RTX 3080 115-130W 16GB, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, QHD 165 hz 100% sRGB See Note](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/296/asus-strix-scar-15-ryzen-9-5900hx-54-80w-rtx-3080-115-130w-16gb-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-qhd-165-hz-100-srgb-see-note) Item ID: `296` - Price: $2,699.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,900.00 - Value vs Market: $201.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: This was my personal laptop of choice for most of 2021. I have really enjoyed my time using it. Great all around laptop that features a QHD higher color gamut display than most of the QHD displays this year. Solid temps and performance. The lack of a MUX holds this back, but overall this is still a great blend of everything. I really love the feel of the opto mechanical keyboard. I can recommend this laptop, though you will get more performance out of the higher TDP Legion 7 or 7i, GP66/GE66--but this one is close in performance. Highly recommend this laptop still. If you're after the most bang for the buck, then I'd recommedn the RTX 3070 version. - Cinbench Score: 5,239 - Cinbench Rank: 93.6% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 11,448 - Timespy Rank: 88.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Top Picks - Excellent Laptops at Great Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.50 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/VusjTvdO9qM](https://youtu.be/VusjTvdO9qM) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \\\[https://youtu.be/\\\](https://youtu.be/VusjTvdO9qM) | Timespy: \\\[ https://www.youtube.com/\\\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VusjTvdO9qM&t=24s) - Other Notes: TDPs in "Learn More" of Asus overview page: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/2021-rog-strix-scar-15-series/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/149c9/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/149c9/) - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/145qu/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/145qu/) - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/m3yjb3dzbfcp3tdqfvgn.png) - Change Log: - ### 28. [HP Victus 16.1, Ryzen 5 5600H (6c/12t), RX5500M, 8 GB Ram (2x4 GB), 512 GB SSD, 60 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/389/hp-victus-161-ryzen-5-5600h-6c12t-rx5500m-8-gb-ram-2x4-gb-512-gb-ssd-60-hz) Item ID: `389` - Price: $859.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $900.00 - Value vs Market: $40.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: Gaming laptop for the budget concious casual gamer. Very premium focused laptop, with excellent chassis, keyboard, and trackpad for the money. Nice 6 core Ryzen CPU. Primary cons are a small SSD, only 8 GB of ram, and only 60 hz display with some ghosting/slow response rate. I would only recommend this if you are a casual gamer and don't need a better display or more GPU power, and instead you want to focus on a budget laptop with excellent ergonomics at a low price. - Cinbench Score: 3,656 - Cinbench Rank: 65.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 4,273 - Timespy Rank: 32.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 16.10 - Weight: 5.44 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-i5-11400H-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.525587.0.html) > > Timespy: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/GeForce-RTX-3050-Mobile-vs-NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-3080\_10592\_10487.247598.0.html) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1dab0/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1dab0/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/z0neldkbfjulywbvhgwi.jpg) - Change Log: - ### 29. [MSI Bravo 15, Ryzen 7 5800H, RX5500M, 16GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144 Hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/394/msi-bravo-15-ryzen-7-5800h-rx5500m-16gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `394` - Price: $899.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $950.00 - Value vs Market: $51.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: - - Mini Review: > The 5500m is about as powerful as a 1660Ti so gaming at 1080p is fine at medium/High settings, though really demanding games may need low settings.  > > Comes with a good 8 core CPU and a 144 Hz panel so if you can get this laptop on sale it is worth it otherwise I would pass. - Cinbench Score: 4,588 - Cinbench Rank: 81.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 4,331 - Timespy Rank: 33.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Freesync - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.63 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: www.notebookcheck.net - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: [https://www.walmart.com/ip/MSI-Bravo-15-B5DD-085-15-AMD-Gaming-Laptop-AMD-Ryzen-7-5800H-AMD-Radeon-RX5500M-16GB-RAM-512GB-NVMe-SSD-Windows-10-Aluminum-Black/988496462](https://www.walmart.com/ip/MSI-Bravo-15-B5DD-085-15-AMD-Gaming-Laptop-AMD-Ryzen-7-5800H-AMD-Radeon-RX5500M-16GB-RAM-512GB-NVMe-SSD-Windows-10-Aluminum-Black/988496462) - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mlbhyaa6bohfvvgxxmvq.png) - Change Log: Added Walmart link - please create affiliate link. Changed category from in progress to great laptops at good prices ### 30. [Acer Nitro 5, i7-11800H (8c/16t), RTX 3050Ti, 16GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144 Hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/369/acer-nitro-5-i7-11800h-8c16t-rtx-3050ti-16gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `369` - Price: $999.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,050.00 - Value vs Market: $50.01 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 7.00 - Mini Review: The nitro 5 offers a no frills but solid and reliable gaming experience at a fair price. You get a 144Hz panel on this model and an 8 core CPU. If you find it on sale it is a decent laptop and the 3050Ti will offer decent frame rates at high settings - Cinbench Score: 4,471 - Cinbench Rank: 79.8% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 5,240 - Timespy Rank: 40.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.02 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: CB R20: \[Acer Nitro 5 AN515-57 review (Intel Core i7-11800H + RTX graphics) (ultrabookreview.com)\](https://www.ultrabookreview.com/48602-acer-nitro-5-an515-57/) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1csnq/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1csnq/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/agj3rxbnd6nfzk4yjdfi.png) - Change Log: - ### 31. [Lenovo Legion 5 15.6", Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3050Ti, 8 GB Ram (1x), 512 TB SSD, FHD 165 hz CODE IN NOTES](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/388/lenovo-legion-5-156-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3050ti-8-gb-ram-1x-512-tb-ssd-fhd-165-hz-code-in-notes) Item ID: `388` - Price: $1,124.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,150.00 - Value vs Market: $25.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: > Great GPU/CPU/RAM/SSD/Display for the price. Great all around performer for the price. You will probably want to upgrade single channel RAM to dual channel with second memory stick. > >  If this unit goes on sale, which it sometimes does, it's an excellent value and highly recommended. - Cinbench Score: 5,000 - Cinbench Rank: 89.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 6,072 - Timespy Rank: 46.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.30 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/RjFc5ZRtwP4?t=99) > > Timespy: www.notebookcheck.net - Other Notes: use code MERRYSAVING for $60 OFF - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/19fvs/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/19fvs/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: [http://lenovo.vzew.net/Vy2o76](http://lenovo.vzew.net/Vy2o76) - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qx1pebnim6urfeac9wdt.png) - Change Log: Price increase so changed category from discount to great laptops ### 32. [HP Omen 15z, Ryzen 5 5600H, RTX 3060 85-100W, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/186/hp-omen-15z-ryzen-5-5600h-rtx-3060-85-100w-8-gb-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `186` - Price: $1,269.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,300.00 - Value vs Market: $31.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: Great laptop for the price. Solid gaming CPU, great GPU for the money. Good display. Overall great experience for the price. Portable. No MUX. - Cinbench Score: 3,600 - Cinbench Rank: 64.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 8,125 - Timespy Rank: 62.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.40 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/jRD\_xopqGHg](https://youtu.be/jRD_xopqGHg) - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://www.techspot.com/\](https://www.techspot.com/review/2253-amd-ryzen-5600h/) > > Timespy: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/jRD\_xopqGHg) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: [https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-laptop-15z-en100-2l1f4av-1](https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/omen-laptop-15z-en100-2l1f4av-1) - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wy4kp147cqncxram4dlz.png) - Change Log: now available. I relinked it . Needs new affiliate link ### 33. [Asus Zephyrus G14, Ryzen 9 5900HS 35-80W, RTX 3060 60-85W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 144hz 100% sRGB](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/221/asus-zephyrus-g14-ryzen-9-5900hs-35-80w-rtx-3060-60-85w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-144hz-100-srgb) Item ID: `221` - Price: $1,349.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,550.00 - Value vs Market: $200.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: If you're after a laptop that weighs less than 4 lbs and can still play all the latest games on high settings, then this is one of the very best options out there. The chassis can get warm and the display has minor ghosting, but otherwise, I can higly recommend this laptop as a great choice, especially if you can nab it when it occasionally goes on sale. Downside: No web cam. - Cinbench Score: 4,961 - Cinbench Rank: 88.6% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 7,465 - Timespy Rank: 57.4% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 14.00 - Weight: 3.64 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/hSCLGbI6i9s](https://youtu.be/hSCLGbI6i9s) - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: TDP Found here --> https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-zephyrus/2021-rog-zephyrus-g14-series/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1500s/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1500s/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rnhl9zgwds0jg3c4mau1.png) - Change Log: reduced by $350 added to discount list ### 34. [Lenovo Legion 5 15.6", Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060 up to 130W, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, FHD 165 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/323/lenovo-legion-5-156-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3060-up-to-130w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-165-hz) Item ID: `323` - Price: $1,349.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,500.00 - Value vs Market: $150.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: > Great GPU/CPU/RAM/SSD/Display for the price. Great all around performer for the price. > > At retail price $1379, it's a solid deal with great specs and overall features for the money. If this unit goes on sale, which it sometimes does, it's an excellent value and highly recommended. - Cinbench Score: 5,000 - Cinbench Rank: 89.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,915 - Timespy Rank: 68.6% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.28 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/RjFc5ZRtwP4?t=99) > > Timespy: \[https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/mp8ogq/legion\_5\_pro\_rtx\_3060\_time\_spy/) - Other Notes: MicroCenter does not do affiliate links, so we do not earn a commission on MicroCenter links--but we include it anyway so the list can be as helpful to as many people as possible. The main downside to buying from MicroCenter is that many of their deals are instore only, and they don't have very many stores around the USA. They also do not have as generous of a return policy on opened items. But I have purchased a lot of tech from their retail stores in Houston, Dallas, and Denver while traveling in my RV years ago. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://www.microcenter.com/product/641408/lenovo-legion-5-156-gaming-laptop-computer-blue](https://www.microcenter.com/product/641408/lenovo-legion-5-156-gaming-laptop-computer-blue) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rmwe1kjeq2eanzsq9t9r.png) - Change Log: back in stock ### 35. [Aorus 15P i7-11800H, RTX 3060 115W, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD, FHD 240 HZ 72% NTSC](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/223/aorus-15p-i7-11800h-rtx-3060-115w-16-gb-512-gb-ssd-fhd-240-hz-72-ntsc) Item ID: `223` - Price: $1,399.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,550.00 - Value vs Market: $151.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: Great CPU/GPU/Display combination in the Aorus 15P at a reasonable price. I just wish it had a MUX switch like the Aorus 15G had, and then it would be a huge winner in my book. But overall, I like the chassis and design the Aorus has put into the machine. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 8,500 - Timespy Rank: 65.4% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.80 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1c988/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1c988/) - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/17bxt/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/17bxt/) - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834725160%3FDescription%3Daorus%252015p%26cm\_re%3Daorus\_15p-\_-34-725-160-\_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834725160%3FDescription%3Daorus%252015p%26cm_re%3Daorus_15p-_-34-725-160-_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qw5oedkbsajyrkncbbwf.png) - Change Log: $100 price increase changed category to Great laptops ### 36. [Asus ROG Flow X13, Ryzen 9 5900HS, GTX1650 35-40W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 120hz 16:10](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/206/asus-rog-flow-x13-ryzen-9-5900hs-gtx1650-35-40w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-120hz-1610) Item ID: `206` - Price: $1,399.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,400.00 - Value vs Market: $0.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Absolutely insane CPU performance for the size of the laptop. Extremely portable, foldable gaming laptop. Can be hooked up to an eGPU power adapter to massively boost gaming performance. Without the adapater, the performance is only going to be mediocre. Internal display is confirmed to have some ghosting, which will make it less attractive to competitive FPS gamers. The stock GPU will handle basic gaming just fine, but you'll have to turn down the graphics on demanding games. - Cinbench Score: 4,953 - Cinbench Rank: 88.4% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 3,499 - Timespy Rank: 26.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 13.40 - Weight: 2.98 - Detailed Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW8mooBiFGQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW8mooBiFGQ) - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: Cinebench here: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Flow-X13-in-review-Gaming-convertible-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-9-5980H-and-an-optional-RTX-3080.519584.0.html Timespy here: https://www.ungeek.ph/2021/02/asus-rog-flow-x13-review-geek-lifestyle/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1501d/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1501d/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bpfwwe5axcox3mqnhsg5.png) - Change Log: on sale, changed category to Discount ### 37. [Lenovo Legion 5 15.6", Ryzen 7 5800H, RX6600M (100W), 16 GB Ram (2x8), 2TB SSD, FHD 165 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/385/lenovo-legion-5-156-ryzen-7-5800h-rx6600m-100w-16-gb-ram-2x8-2tb-ssd-fhd-165-hz) Item ID: `385` - Price: $1,419.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,500.00 - Value vs Market: $80.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: Retail price of $1750 makes this a great deal. For $100 less you can get the distinctive stingray white model. The RX6600m is on par with a 3060 and it has a mux switch - Cinbench Score: 5,000 - Cinbench Rank: 89.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 7,840 - Timespy Rank: 60.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.30 - Detailed Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ8ovTRZP-Y](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ8ovTRZP-Y) - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/RjFc5ZRtwP4?t=99) > > Timespy: \[w\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/mp8ogq/legion\_5\_pro\_rtx\_3060\_time\_spy/)ww.notebookcheck.com - Other Notes: Use MERRYSAVING for $60 OFF - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: [http://lenovo.vzew.net/9Wyv1j](http://lenovo.vzew.net/9Wyv1j) - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vpwqvjhyilhytgx4ofv1.png) - Change Log: price increase, changed from discount to great ### 38. [Legion Slim 7, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060 80-100W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 165 hz 100% sRGB](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/213/legion-slim-7-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3060-80-100w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-165-hz-100-srgb) Item ID: `213` - Price: $1,499.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,500.00 - Value vs Market: $1.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: A portable laptop that packs great CPU/GPU performance in a thinner and lighter chassis. This is a potentially great alternative to the Zephyrus laptop lineups. This is a better pick in particular if the games you play could benefit from a MUX switch, which this laptop does have. - Cinbench Score: 4,900 - Cinbench Rank: 87.5% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 8,835 - Timespy Rank: 68.0% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.18 - Detailed Review: [https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/om5idn/review\_of\_legion\_slim\_7\_full\_review\_in\_comments/](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/om5idn/review_of_legion_slim_7_full_review_in_comments/) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/om5idn/review\_of\_legion\_slim\_7\_full\_review\_in\_comments/) | Timespy: \[ https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/om5idn/review\_of\_legion\_slim\_7\_full\_review\_in\_comments/) - Other Notes: TDP found in Reddit review. Mathew Moniz said it was 60-67W in another video (https://youtu.be/Tqx26C4TxPA?t=200). I don't know. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1df6h/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1df6h/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zy5imz5yus1p3oj3capb.png) - Change Log: Price increase, changed category to great laptops ### 39. [Omen 15z, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060 85-100W, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD, 144hz FHD - only open boxes available](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/197/omen-15z-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3060-85-100w-16-gb-512-gb-ssd-144hz-fhd-only-open-boxes-available) Item ID: `197` - Price: $1,499.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,500.00 - Value vs Market: $1.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: Great CPU/GPU/Display for a reasonable price. Not an insane deal unless it goes on sale, but overall a good choice if you desire portablity and performance. No MUX. - Cinbench Score: 4,650 - Cinbench Rank: 83.0% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,125 - Timespy Rank: 62.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.40 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/jRD\_xopqGHg](https://youtu.be/jRD_xopqGHg) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/jRD\_xopqGHg) | Timespy: \[ https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/jRD\_xopqGHg) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/16gen/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/16gen/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/r1adtrkklqudeunqtpip.png) - Change Log: - ### 40. [HP Omen 15z, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060 85-100W, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD, QHD 165 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/208/hp-omen-15z-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3060-85-100w-8-gb-512-gb-ssd-qhd-165-hz) Item ID: `208` - Price: $1,519.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,525.00 - Value vs Market: $6.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: Great CPU/GPU/Display for a reasonable price. I can definitely recommend this, but keep in mind that if you're an e-sports gamer you'll get less performance due to the lack of MUX. - Cinbench Score: 4,650 - Cinbench Rank: 83.0% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,125 - Timespy Rank: 62.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.40 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/jRD\_xopqGHg](https://youtu.be/jRD_xopqGHg) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/jRD\_xopqGHg) | Timespy: \[ https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/jRD\_xopqGHg) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: [https://bit.ly/3ro18za](https://bit.ly/3ro18za) - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/fh2v7vds81fq3eszosft.png) - Change Log: - ### 41. [Asus Strix G15, Ryzen 9 5900HX, RTX 3060 115-130W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/215/asus-strix-g15-ryzen-9-5900hx-rtx-3060-115-130w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144hz) Item ID: `215` - Price: $1,535.22 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,550.00 - Value vs Market: $14.78 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 8.50 - Mini Review: Great CPU/GPU. RGB lights and build quality is very nice for this price. The only downside to this one is that there have been cheaper models of this laptop with similar specs for less money--but even still, this laptop is a good choice. - Cinbench Score: 5,050 - Cinbench Rank: 90.2% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 8,800 - Timespy Rank: 67.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.07 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: Ryzen 9 5900HX version will have 54-80W. Unclear what Ryzen 7 5800H will have for limits. RTX 3070 will be 115-130W. RTX 3060 should be Max-P unless Asus really messed up. Source "learn more" here: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/2021-rog-strix-g15-series/ - Amazon: [https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Display-GeForce-Keyboard-G513QM-ES94/dp/B08ZLH4GZ7/ref=asc\_df\_B08ZLH4GZ7?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80676781093377&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584276308547829&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Display-GeForce-Keyboard-G513QM-ES94/dp/B08ZLH4GZ7/ref=asc_df_B08ZLH4GZ7?tag=listium03-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80676781093377&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584276308547829&psc=1) - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/193zt/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/193zt/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Feclipse-gray-asus-rog-strix-g15-g513qm-es94-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834235762%3FDescription%3DAsus%2520ROG%2520Strix%2520G15%26cm\_re%3DAsus\_ROG%2520Strix%2520G15-\_-34-235-762-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Feclipse-gray-asus-rog-strix-g15-g513qm-es94-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834235762%3FDescription%3DAsus%2520ROG%2520Strix%2520G15%26cm_re%3DAsus_ROG%2520Strix%2520G15-_-34-235-762-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/hlpxewjupk6n4sjh1rql.png) - Change Log: changed Amazon link as original didn't show the laptop. ### 42. [HP Omen 15z, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3070 85-100W?, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/222/hp-omen-15z-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3070-85-100w-16-gb-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `222` - Price: $1,599.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,650.00 - Value vs Market: $51.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: A portable laptop that packs great CPU/GPU performance in moderately portable chassis. Overall, I can recommend this laptop as a good blend of portablity and performance, but it doesn't really excel as the best in either category, which makes me tend to recommend either going for a more portable laptop or a laptop that focuses on higher TDP for more performance. - Cinbench Score: 4,650 - Cinbench Rank: 83.0% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 9,371 - Timespy Rank: 72.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.40 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/jRD\_xopqGHg) | Timespy: \[ https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/m99kr1/another\_hp\_omen\_2021\_5800h\_3070\_time\_spy\_score/) - Other Notes: Timespy found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/m99kr1/another\_hp\_omen\_2021\_5800h\_3070\_time\_spy\_score/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: [https://bit.ly/3ro18za](https://bit.ly/3ro18za) - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/hbywo7gme56lbbtue8xb.png) - Change Log: - ### 43. [Gigabyte A5, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3070 Max-P?, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 240 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/226/gigabyte-a5-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3070-max-p-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-240-hz) Item ID: `226` - Price: $1,699.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,650.00 - Value vs Market: $-49.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 7.00 - Mini Review: A good CPU/GPU/Dipslay combo for the price, but not an amaazing deal by any means. A decent option if on sale. - Cinbench Score: 4,500 - Cinbench Rank: 80.4% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 9,400 - Timespy Rank: 72.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.68 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: Is it max-P? It is a thicker chassis. - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/2LRY5zl](https://amzn.to/2LRY5zl) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ecn/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ecn/) - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233483%3FItem%3DN82E16834233483%26Source%3Dsocialshare%26cm\_mmc%3Dsnc-social-\_-sr-\_-34-233-483-\_-12032021](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233483%3FItem%3DN82E16834233483%26Source%3Dsocialshare%26cm_mmc%3Dsnc-social-_-sr-_-34-233-483-_-12032021) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/uamdcwrzkvpqotdnkap4.png) - Change Log: sale over, changed to great laptop category ### 44. [Asus ROG Strix G15, Ryzen 9 5900HX, RTX 3060 130w, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 300 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/349/asus-rog-strix-g15-ryzen-9-5900hx-rtx-3060-130w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-300-hz) Item ID: `349` - Price: $1,797.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,550.00 - Value vs Market: $-247.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Blazing fast 8 core CPU plus a 130w RTX 3060 makes it a solid performer in games. Plus the 300Hz panel is icing on the cake. No mux and the chance of slower RAM will inhibit performance. - Cinbench Score: 5,250 - Cinbench Rank: 93.8% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 7,716 - Timespy Rank: 59.4% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.29 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/AZWr6E1QmuE?t=6423) | Timespy: 130w RTX 3060 https://www.notebookcheck.net/Schenker-XMG-Core-17-Tongfang-GM7MG0R-review-Configurable-gaming-laptop-with-a-WQHD-display.541839.0.html - Other Notes: - - Amazon: [https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Display-R9-5900HX-Keyboard-G513QR-ES96/dp/B08SJTW9LK](https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Display-R9-5900HX-Keyboard-G513QR-ES96/dp/B08SJTW9LK) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Feclipse-gray-asus-rog-strix-g15-g513qm-eb94-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834235881%3FItem%3DN82E16834235881](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Feclipse-gray-asus-rog-strix-g15-g513qm-eb94-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834235881%3FItem%3DN82E16834235881) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ksjhullhlj8bwwhtpnau.png) - Change Log: Not available at Newegg. Added a link to Amazon. Needs an affiliate ### 45. [Asus ROG Strix G15, Ryzen 9 5900HX 54W-80W, RTX 3070 115-130W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 300hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/244/asus-rog-strix-g15-ryzen-9-5900hx-54w-80w-rtx-3070-115-130w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-300hz) Item ID: `244` - Price: $1,799.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,950.00 - Value vs Market: $151.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Love the overall design, RGB implementation, and build quality of the Strix lineup this year. High TDP on the CPU/GPU and a great all around package for the price are what makes this laptop a great option. The main downside to this laptop is the lack of MUX and potentially slower RAM. - Cinbench Score: 5,045 - Cinbench Rank: 90.1% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,148 - Timespy Rank: 78.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.51 - Detailed Review: [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Strix-G15-G513QR-laptop-review-AMD-and-Nvidia-combined.523159.0.html](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Strix-G15-G513QR-laptop-review-AMD-and-Nvidia-combined.523159.0.html) - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: TDP Taken from learn more of this page: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/2021-rog-strix-g15-series/ Cinebench/Timespy: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Strix-G15-G513QR-laptop-review-AMD-and-Nvidia-combined.523159.0.html#toc-performance-well-equipped-asus-laptop - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/149cn/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/149cn/) - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2F2WC-000N-03Y15%3FDescription%3DAsus%2520ROG%2520Strix%2520G15%26cm\_re%3DAsus\_ROG%2520Strix%2520G15-\_-2WC-000N-03Y15-\_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2F2WC-000N-03Y15%3FDescription%3DAsus%2520ROG%2520Strix%2520G15%26cm_re%3DAsus_ROG%2520Strix%2520G15-_-2WC-000N-03Y15-_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/145vk/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/145vk/) - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/x8t2newugvayplnk04sg.png) - Change Log: - ### 46. [Aorus 15P i7-11800H, RTX 3070 130W, 16 GB, 1 TB SSD, FHD 240 HZ 72% NTSC](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/250/aorus-15p-i7-11800h-rtx-3070-130w-16-gb-1-tb-ssd-fhd-240-hz-72-ntsc) Item ID: `250` - Price: $1,799.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,950.00 - Value vs Market: $150.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: An impressive option for the money, but the main weakness is the lack of MUX. Still this is a good option, but I would prefer the Legion/Alienware/GP66 that have a MUX if you play CPU bound e-sports games. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 10,500 - Timespy Rank: 80.8% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.80 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3cY56c4](https://amzn.to/3cY56c4) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/m7e2tqm6carqra8uahus.png) - Change Log: changed category from discount to great laptops as the price is also available at Newegg. Needs Newegg Affiliate link ### 47. [Legion 5 Pro, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3070 up to 140W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 16" QHD 165hz 16:10](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/219/legion-5-pro-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3070-up-to-140w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-16-qhd-165hz-1610) Item ID: `219` - Price: $1,848.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,800.00 - Value vs Market: $-48.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Absolute banger of a deal at $1529. I'd say this laptop would still be worth buying even if it was $1700. Overall, a great CPU/GPU/Display at a very good price. Highly recommended if you can find it in stock. - Cinbench Score: 4,946 - Cinbench Rank: 88.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,939 - Timespy Rank: 84.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 16.00 - Weight: 5.40 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/fOgnVE9MTrw?t=420) | Timespy: \[ https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/m5obqt/legion\_5\_pro\_5800h\_3070\_time\_spy\_results/) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1832m/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1832m/) - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/oew9lfo6kko0ypvnybdu.png) - Change Log: - ### 48. [Alienware M15 R5, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3070 125W, 16 GB, 1 TB SSD, 240 hz QHD w/ G-Sync and Adv. Optimus Only 1080p panel available](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/350/alienware-m15-r5-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3070-125w-16-gb-1-tb-ssd-240-hz-qhd-w-g-sync-and-adv-optimus-only-1080p-panel-available) Item ID: `350` - Price: $1,989.39 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,100.00 - Value vs Market: $110.61 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: If configured to include Advanced Optimus, it makes this laptop much more attractive. But overall, the Alienware M15 R5 is a laptop that focuses on a premium portable experience providing good performance with high temps, but the TDP is not as high as alternative options. I can still recommend this laptop, but I'd mainly recommend it when it goes on sale and to people looking for a portable experience. - Cinbench Score: 5,100 - Cinbench Rank: 91.1% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 10,600 - Timespy Rank: 81.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Adv Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.34 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1csn6/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1csn6/) - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/v053yypwjzlc60auvxdx.png) - Change Log: - ### 49. [Aorus 17G, i7-11800H, RTX 3070 105W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 300 hz 72% NTSC](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/259/aorus-17g-i7-11800h-rtx-3070-105w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-300-hz-72-ntsc) Item ID: `259` - Price: $1,999.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,050.00 - Value vs Market: $51.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Incredible, top of the line rigid build quality and mechancial keyboard meets passable performance, but to me it is sad that this laptop does not perform better. The main drawback is the lower TDP on the CPU/GPU due to a minmal thermal solution. I feel like Aorus can improve this in the future. That said, the laptop still can play games really well and if you're primarily after build quality, then the Aorus 17G is a good choice still--but I would definitely recommend the RTX 3070 version over the 3080 version which is overpriced compared to the performacne gain. Highly recommend if this goes on sale for a good amount off. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 9,320 - Timespy Rank: 71.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.95 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/l7xpy3/gigabyte\_aorus\_17g\_rtx\_3070\_maxq\_tdp/) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/17bxx/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/17bxx/) - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834725162%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptop-\_-34-725-162-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834725162%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptop-_-34-725-162-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wvtfmkaqpswd8llhldmw.png) - Change Log: - ### 50. [MSI GP66 Leopard, i7-11800H, RTX 3080 up to 140W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, 240 hz FHD](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/275/msi-gp66-leopard-i7-11800h-rtx-3080-up-to-140w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-240-hz-fhd) Item ID: `275` - Price: $2,099.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,400.00 - Value vs Market: $300.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: A great all around option for the E-Sports gamer looking for MUX switch, good build quality, good display, and fast RAM out of the box. I reallly enjoyed my time using the GP66, and I can highly recommend it to others. - Cinbench Score: 4,770 - Cinbench Rank: 85.2% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 12,738 - Timespy Rank: 98.0% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.25 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/nejf3y/the\_first\_brandnew\_gaming\_laptop\_ive\_ever\_owned/) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gp-series-gp66-leopard-11uh-032-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155852%3F](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gp-series-gp66-leopard-11uh-032-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155852%3F) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/kjeyfohkv2xuzzj6ddp2.png) - Change Log: sale over, changed to great category ### 51. [Alienware M15 R5, Ryzen 9 5900HX, RTX 3070 125W, 16 GB, 1 TB SSD, 360 hz 1080p w/ G-Sync and Adv. Optimus](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/336/alienware-m15-r5-ryzen-9-5900hx-rtx-3070-125w-16-gb-1-tb-ssd-360-hz-1080p-w-g-sync-and-adv-optimus) Item ID: `336` - Price: $2,099.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,150.00 - Value vs Market: $50.01 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: If configured to include Advanced Optimus, it makes this laptop much more attractive. But overall, the Alienware M15 R5 is a laptop that focuses on a premium portable experience providing good performance with high temps, but the TDP is not as high as alternative options. I can still recommend this laptop, but I'd mainly recommend it when it goes on sale and to people looking for a portable experience. - Cinbench Score: 5,200 - Cinbench Rank: 92.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 10,290 - Timespy Rank: 79.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Adv Opt. - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.34 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: https://youtu.be/9NyGzjuydLk?t=680 - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cao9/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cao9/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: [https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/sr/laptops/alienware-laptops/nvidia-geforce-rtx-3070?appliedRefinements=28790](https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/sr/laptops/alienware-laptops/nvidia-geforce-rtx-3070?appliedRefinements=28790) - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/v053yypwjzlc60auvxdx.png) - Change Log: Price increase and added Dell Link as an option ### 52. [Aorus 15G, i7-10870H, RTX 3070 90-105W, 32 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 240 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/242/aorus-15g-i7-10870h-rtx-3070-90-105w-32-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-240-hz) Item ID: `242` - Price: $2,149.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,800.00 - Value vs Market: $-349.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: One of the better deals on the market, especially when it goes on sale. The main upsides to this laptop is the premium build quality, MUX switch, numpad, solid CPU and GPU performance--all in a portable package. I just wish this had 11th gen Intel instead of 10th gen. - Cinbench Score: 4,050 - Cinbench Rank: 72.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 9,498 - Timespy Rank: 73.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.51 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/IsZXqIo3SMk](https://youtu.be/IsZXqIo3SMk) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/IsZXqIo3SMk) | Timespy: \[ https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/l6gau0/aorus\_15g\_3070\_is\_in/) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: [https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-AORUS-15G-Anti-Glare-XC-8US2430SH/dp/B08V8BXZ6D](https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-AORUS-15G-Anti-Glare-XC-8US2430SH/dp/B08V8BXZ6D) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ecr/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ecr/) - NewEgg: [https://bit.ly/3oI6kfC](https://bit.ly/3oI6kfC) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/kwbzjat2lefzjeyuxevp.png) - Change Log: Amazon has it in stock, needs affiliate link ### 53. [Aorus 15P i7-11800H, RTX 3080 130W, 32 GB, 1 TB SSD, FHD 240 HZ 72% NTSC](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/280/aorus-15p-i7-11800h-rtx-3080-130w-32-gb-1-tb-ssd-fhd-240-hz-72-ntsc) Item ID: `280` - Price: $2,149.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,300.00 - Value vs Market: $150.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: The Aorus 15P is a solid all around laptop with higher TDP RTX 3080 and solid CPU performance--but given the competition on the market, I believe the GE66, Legion 7i, and Scar 15 are better choices since you can a QHD versions of those laptops for less money. This laptop also lacks a MUX. Still not a bad laptop, but just not my top recommendation unless its on sale. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 11,200 - Timespy Rank: 86.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.80 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1c98i/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1c98i/) - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/17bxu/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/17bxu/) - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2Fpl%3Fd%3DAorus%2B15p](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2Fpl%3Fd%3DAorus%2B15p) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ugicllfmva1yknrbjupp.png) - Change Log: changed to great laptop category ### 54. [Asus Strix SCAR 15, Ryzen 9 5900HX 54-80W, RTX 3070 115-130W 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, QHD 165 hz 100% sRGB](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/267/asus-strix-scar-15-ryzen-9-5900hx-54-80w-rtx-3070-115-130w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-qhd-165-hz-100-srgb) Item ID: `267` - Price: $2,199.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,300.00 - Value vs Market: $101.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: Great all around laptop that features a QHD high quality display and solid temps and performance. The lack of a MUX holds this back, but overall this is still a great blend of everything. I really love the feel of the opto mechanical keyboard. I can recommend this laptop, though you will get more performance out of the higher TDP Legion 7 or 7i--but this one is close in performance and may have better availablity. Hard to say. - Cinbench Score: 5,239 - Cinbench Rank: 93.6% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,629 - Timespy Rank: 81.8% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.07 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/VusjTvdO9qM](https://youtu.be/VusjTvdO9qM) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/VusjTvdO9qM) | Timespy: \[ https://imgur.com/\](https://imgur.com/sdcJfVP) - Other Notes: TDPs in "Learn More" of Asus overview page: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/2021-rog-strix-scar-15-series/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://www.adorama.com/asg53qrxs98q.html](https://www.adorama.com/asg53qrxs98q.html) - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/szckinnx1ho2hrhu77k9.png) - Change Log: the 16GB model not available any more at B&H but Adorama has the 32GB one for same price. Needs Adorama affiliate link ### 55. [Razer Blade 14, Ryzen 9 5900HX, RTX 3070 80-100W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, QHD 165 Hz 100% DCI-P3](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/266/razer-blade-14-ryzen-9-5900hx-rtx-3070-80-100w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-qhd-165-hz-100-dci-p3) Item ID: `266` - Price: $2,199.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,300.00 - Value vs Market: $101.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The Razer Blade 14 (2021) provides superb CPU and GPU performance in a premium, metal chassis with a great QHD display with fast 165 hz response rate. It's best all around 14" gaming laptop, but it does cost quite a bit more than the Zephyrus G14, which provides similar CPU performance and less GPU performance at a much lower cost. If money is no issue, the Blade 14 is the better choice. If you can carry a heavier laptop, you'll get a noticeable speed boost by getting a laptop with higher TDP, but up to you how much you want to carry around with you. This laptop does pack great performance for its size. - Cinbench Score: 4,876 - Cinbench Rank: 87.1% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 9,768 - Timespy Rank: 75.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 14.00 - Weight: 3.92 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/Tjv4GqWGXh0](https://youtu.be/Tjv4GqWGXh0) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Razer-Blade-14-Ryzen-9-Laptop-Review-Blade-Pro-17-Performance-At-Half-The-Size.546754.0.html) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/188nf/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/188nf/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://www.razer.com/shop/pc/gaming-laptops?query=:newest:category:system-laptops:system-display:14%2Binch](https://www.razer.com/shop/pc/gaming-laptops?query=:newest:category:system-laptops:system-display:14%2Binch) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/u6fbtign6v7zyzhwdx8t.png) - Change Log: - ### 56. [Asus ROG Zephyrus G15, Ryzen 9 5900HS 35-80W, RTX 3070 80-100W, 40 GB Ram, 2 TB SSD, QHD 165 hz 100% AdobeRGB - Sold Out](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/381/asus-rog-zephyrus-g15-ryzen-9-5900hs-35-80w-rtx-3070-80-100w-40-gb-ram-2-tb-ssd-qhd-165-hz-100-adobergb-sold-out) Item ID: `381` - Price: $2,199.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,300.00 - Value vs Market: $101.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: A superb choice for colledge stundents/business peeps that need a portable system with good performance, solid QHD display, good battery life, and great speakers. If you are okay with a thicker laptop, then you can get more performance for your money with the Asus Strix/Alienware/Legion lineups, but the Zephyrus G15 is still a great all arounder and highly recommennded. Another downside: no Webcam. - Cinbench Score: 4,653 - Cinbench Rank: 83.1% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 9,498 - Timespy Rank: 73.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.19 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/R\_KNcDupaUE](https://youtu.be/R_KNcDupaUE) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/R\_KNcDupaUE) | Timespy: \[ https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/R\_KNcDupaUE) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2F2WC-000N-03N67%3FItem%3D9SIA7ABE2F1164](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2F2WC-000N-03N67%3FItem%3D9SIA7ABE2F1164) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/tvqkohpvojn29iwpgemz.png) - Change Log: - ### 57. [MSI GS76, i9-11900H 60-80W, RTX 3070 80-95W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 360hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/263/msi-gs76-i9-11900h-60-80w-rtx-3070-80-95w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-360hz) Item ID: `263` - Price: $2,199.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,300.00 - Value vs Market: $101.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Thinner and more portable 17" gaming laptop with lower TDP on the CPU/GPU. I would higly recommend buying the QHD 240 hz display option version if you do decide to buy the GS76. Overall, I wish they had simply made this laptop slightly thicker/heavier and included better cooling with higher TDP. As it is now, I feel like the Legion 7i blows this laptop out of the water in terms of portablity and performance at the same time, while having a better QHD display. Not to mention the other laptops that are slighlty thicker and also have higher TDP. - Cinbench Score: 4,498 - Cinbench Rank: 80.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 9,170 - Timespy Rank: 70.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.40 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.myfixguide.com/\](https://www.myfixguide.com/msi-gs76-stealth-review/) | Timespy: \[ https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/d9Z0PzYtsbs) - Other Notes: On sale ! - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1a5lb/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1a5lb/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/k6os6vtjrezdsuqtgnkr.png) - Change Log: changed category to great laptops ### 58. [Asus ROG Zephyrus G15, Ryzen 9 5900HS 35-80W, RTX 3080 80-100W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, QHD 165 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/262/asus-rog-zephyrus-g15-ryzen-9-5900hs-35-80w-rtx-3080-80-100w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-qhd-165-hz) Item ID: `262` - Price: $2,199.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,250.00 - Value vs Market: $51.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: This used to be priced at $1999. The price increase t0 $2200 makes this a solid deal, but not as amazing as it once was. Overall, if you're after portablity and good performance, this will get the job done, though higher TDP laptops will outperform this one, they will also typically be thicker and probably won't come with as nice of display. Overall, this is still an excellent choice even at $2200 because it has great portablity, battery life, display, keyboard, trackpad--the whoel packaage. The main drawbacks are the lack of MUX and 1x of the RAM slots is soldered to the motherboard. - Cinbench Score: 4,653 - Cinbench Rank: 83.1% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,422 - Timespy Rank: 80.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.19 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[ https://imgur.com/\](https://imgur.com/a/0D5Pbhj) - Other Notes: Cinebench taken from my review. Timespy found here: https://imgur.com/a/0D5Pbhj - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1crr6/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1crr6/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/fxlx1b7yhxpu2deu5q7h.png) - Change Log: - ### 59. [Asus Strix SCAR 15, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3070 115-130W, 16 GB, 1 TB SSD, QHD 165 hz 100% DCI-P3](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/255/asus-strix-scar-15-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3070-115-130w-16-gb-1-tb-ssd-qhd-165-hz-100-dci-p3) Item ID: `255` - Price: $2,199.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,100.00 - Value vs Market: $-99.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: Great all around laptop that features a QHD high quality display and solid temps and performance. The lack of a MUX holds this back, but overall this is still a great blend of everything. I really love the feel of the opto mechanical keyboard. I can recommend this laptop, though you will get more performance out of the higher TDP Legion 7 or 7i--but this one is close in performance and may have better availablity. Hard to say. - Cinbench Score: 4,598 - Cinbench Rank: 82.1% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,398 - Timespy Rank: 80.0% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.07 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/VusjTvdO9qM](https://youtu.be/VusjTvdO9qM) - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: TDPs in "Learn More" of Asus overview page: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/2021-rog-strix-scar-15-series/ Cinebench R20/Timespy tested by GatoPaint during Livestream - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/302OMA5](https://amzn.to/302OMA5) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://bit.ly/2OkFZqW](https://bit.ly/2OkFZqW) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ilefsggtqjoeoitogwjb.png) - Change Log: - ### 60. [MSI GE66, i7-11800H, RTX 3070 125-135W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, QHD 240 hz 100% DCI-P3](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/279/msi-ge66-i7-11800h-rtx-3070-125-135w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-qhd-240-hz-100-dci-p3) Item ID: `279` - Price: $2,249.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,400.00 - Value vs Market: $150.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: The GE66 is fairly premium, increased cost version of the GP66 with a RGB light strip in front and slightly different configurations available. I love the GP66, and I think the GE66 is also a great all around choice, though it is not quite as good of bang for the buck. This config features the latest Intel 11th Gen + a fantastic 240 hz QHD display--this laptop is definitley worth every penny of its price tag. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 11,020 - Timespy Rank: 84.8% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: - - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.25 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://preview.redd.it/\](https://preview.redd.it/6u24m1bv6en61.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=09a249e72b0ea0814c6ba0c5b20ef0041c7226b6) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Ftitanium-blue-msi-ge-series-ge66-raider-11ug-070-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155886%3FDescription%3D11800H%26cm\_re%3D11800H-\_-34-155-886-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Ftitanium-blue-msi-ge-series-ge66-raider-11ug-070-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155886%3FDescription%3D11800H%26cm_re%3D11800H-_-34-155-886-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ysj674vowp0tppbfpasq.png) - Change Log: - ### 61. [Razer Blade 15 Base, i7-11800H 35-45W, RTX 3070 up to 95W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, QHD 165 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/276/razer-blade-15-base-i7-11800h-35-45w-rtx-3070-up-to-95w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-qhd-165-hz) Item ID: `276` - Price: $2,299.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,300.00 - Value vs Market: $1.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: > This Razer Blade 15 Base is refreshed with Intel 11th gen, but it still is not a great bang for the buck. I would mainly recommend this Razer laptop to those of you that crave a premium experience and are willing to pay a bit extra for it. The thing is the Legion 7i provides a similar premium experience, but has better performance. > > More config options available in store link. - Cinbench Score: 4,706 - Cinbench Rank: 84.0% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 9,600 - Timespy Rank: 73.8% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.40 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Razer-Blade-15-Advanced-Model-11th-Gen-Intel-2021-Review-Small-Changes-Big-CPU-Gains.548802.0.html) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://www.razer.com/shop/pc/gaming-laptops?query=:newest:category:system-laptops:system-display:15%2Binch:system-graphics:GeForce%2BRTX%2B3060:system-graphics:GeForce%2BRTX%2B3070:system-graphics:GeForce%2BRTX%2B3080](https://www.razer.com/shop/pc/gaming-laptops?query=:newest:category:system-laptops:system-display:15%2Binch:system-graphics:GeForce%2BRTX%2B3060:system-graphics:GeForce%2BRTX%2B3070:system-graphics:GeForce%2BRTX%2B3080) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ozwmasqbixqnsivx29pi.png) - Change Log: - ### 62. [Gigabyte Aero 17, i7-11800H, RTX 3070 105W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, 4K 100% AdobeRGB 400+ nits IPS](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/256/gigabyte-aero-17-i7-11800h-rtx-3070-105w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-4k-100-adobergb-400-nits-ips) Item ID: `256` - Price: $2,299.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,050.00 - Value vs Market: $-249.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 9.25 - Mini Review: If you need 17" with a high quality 4K display, this one will get the job done--though it is less performance oriented with lower TDP and lacking a high refresh display. It's a good choice for professionals out there, but know you are giving up some performance due to the lower TDP and lack of MUX. In general, I'd recommend waiting to buy this one until it is on sale. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 9,323 - Timespy Rank: 71.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.50 - Detailed Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3TQvZ\_vK\_o](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3TQvZ_vK_o) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/17bxo/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/17bxo/) - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233448%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptop-\_-34-233-448-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233448%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptop-_-34-233-448-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/kt1ybply4gs9vh0bfycb.png) - Change Log: - ### 63. [Aorus 17G, i7-11800H, RTX 3080 105W, 32 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 300 hz 72% NTSC - $200 Rebate!](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/291/aorus-17g-i7-11800h-rtx-3080-105w-32-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-300-hz-72-ntsc-200-rebate) Item ID: `291` - Price: $2,349.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,400.00 - Value vs Market: $51.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Incredible, top of the line rigid build quality and mechancial keyboard meets passable performance, but to me it is sad that this laptop does not perform better. The main drawback is the lower TDP on the CPU/GPU due to a minmal thermal solution. I feel like Aorus can improve this in the future. That said, the laptop still can play games really well and if you're primarily after build quality, then the Aorus 17G is a good choice still--but I would definitely recommend the RTX 3070 version over the 3080 version which is overpriced compared to the performacne gain. Highly recommend if this goes on sale for a good amount off. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 9,477 - Timespy Rank: 72.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.95 - Detailed Review: [https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gigabyte-aorus-17g-ampere](https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gigabyte-aorus-17g-ampere) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://www.youtube.com/\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otFN2XoQk20&t=20785s) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cdfo/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cdfo/) - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834725165%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptops%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptops-\_-34-725-165-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834725165%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptops%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptops-_-34-725-165-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rg2f99m7n7yymdi19cvf.png) - Change Log: price increase , changed category to great laptops ### 64. [Asus ROG Strix G17, Ryzen 9 5900HX 54W-77W, RTX 3070 115-130W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 300hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/243/asus-rog-strix-g17-ryzen-9-5900hx-54w-77w-rtx-3070-115-130w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-300hz) Item ID: `243` - Price: $2,398.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,950.00 - Value vs Market: $-448.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Love the overall design, RGB implementation, and build quality of the Strix lineup this year. High TDP on the CPU/GPU and a great all around package for the price are what makes this laptop a great option. The main downside to this laptop is the lack of MUX and potentially slower RAM. - Cinbench Score: 5,201 - Cinbench Rank: 92.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,809 - Timespy Rank: 83.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.95 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/w6VcvGgsTPo](https://youtu.be/w6VcvGgsTPo) - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: TDP located in "learn more" section of this page: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/2021-rog-strix-g17-series/ Interesting that Asus claims the TDP can go above the RTX 3070's normal 125W range. - Amazon: [https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-GeForce-Keyboard-Windows-G713QR-ES96/dp/B08SJNPG9H](https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-GeForce-Keyboard-Windows-G713QR-ES96/dp/B08SJNPG9H) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Feclipse-gray-asus-rog-strix-g17-g713qr-es96-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834235619%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptop-\_-34-235-619-\_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Feclipse-gray-asus-rog-strix-g17-g713qr-es96-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834235619%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptop-_-34-235-619-_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ile/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ile/) - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/laefcxaccefbkzovaqox.png) - Change Log: Amazon only place with it in stock. Needs affiliate link ### 65. [MSI GE66, i9-11980HK, RTX 3070 125-35W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, QHD 240 hz 100% DCI-P3](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/294/msi-ge66-i9-11980hk-rtx-3070-125-35w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-qhd-240-hz-100-dci-p3) Item ID: `294` - Price: $2,699.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,850.00 - Value vs Market: $151.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The GE66 is a premium, increased cost version of the GP66 with a RGB light strip in front and slightly different configurations available. I love the GP66, and I think the GE66 is also a great all around choice, though it is not quite as good of bang for the buck. This config features the latest Intel 11th Gen + a fantastic 240 hz QHD display--this laptop is definitley worth every penny of its price tag. This config with the i9, RTX 3070, and QHD 240hz display option is one of the most attractive 15" laptops on the market if money is not an issue and you want a top tier E-Sports gaming laptop. - Cinbench Score: 5,200 - Cinbench Rank: 92.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 11,020 - Timespy Rank: 84.8% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Great - Great Laptops at Good Prices - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.25 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[ https://preview.redd.it/\](https://preview.redd.it/6u24m1bv6en61.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=09a249e72b0ea0814c6ba0c5b20ef0041c7226b6) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Ftitanium-blue-msi-ge-series-ge66-raider-11ug-068-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155885%3FDescription%3D11980HK%26cm\_re%3D11980HK-\_-34-155-885-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Ftitanium-blue-msi-ge-series-ge66-raider-11ug-068-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155885%3FDescription%3D11980HK%26cm_re%3D11980HK-_-34-155-885-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/eaqv4yygcsurccxpvai9.png) - Change Log: - ### 66. [HP Pavilion 15z-ec200, Ryzen 5 5600H, GTX 1650 4 GB, 16 GB Ram, 256 GB SSD, FHD 144hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/175/hp-pavilion-15z-ec200-ryzen-5-5600h-gtx-1650-4-gb-16-gb-ram-256-gb-ssd-fhd-144hz) Item ID: `175` - Price: $659.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $600.00 - Value vs Market: $-59.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 6.00 - Mini Review: If possible I recommend saving for $1200 RTX 3060 laptop, but if you are on a tigh budget this is not a bad choice. Ultra budget gamer. There is a wide range of configs available. I've configured this with 16 GB of RAM and 144 hz display, which will make this a great budget E-Sports gaming laptop for light weight titles like Fortnite/Valorant/CS:GO. If you want to save some money, a lower refreshrate display will still work, but I'd mainly only recommend that for casual gaming with slower paced games. - Cinbench Score: 3,600 - Cinbench Rank: 64.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 3,500 - Timespy Rank: 26.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.37 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://www.techspot.com/\](https://www.techspot.com/review/2253-amd-ryzen-5600h/) > > Timespy: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-1650-Laptop-GPU.416044.0.html) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: [https://tidd.ly/3tBj8rL](https://tidd.ly/3tBj8rL) - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/hd92q7ow13iohw7tziuw.png) - Change Log: - ### 67. [Asus TUF FX706HE, i5-11260H (6c/12t), RTX 3050 TI, 8 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144 hz Open boxes available only](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/346/asus-tuf-fx706he-i5-11260h-6c12t-rtx-3050-ti-8-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz-open-boxes-available-only) Item ID: `346` - Price: $999.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $850.00 - Value vs Market: $-149.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: -1 - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: One of the better budget oriented 17" gaming laptops. I just wish this had a RTX 3060 and 16 GB of RAM. I would recommend waiting to buy this laptop when it goes on sale. - Cinbench Score: 3,500 - Cinbench Rank: 62.5% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 6,000 - Timespy Rank: 46.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.73 - Detailed Review: [https://laptopmedia.com/review/asus-tuf-gaming-f17-fx706/](https://laptopmedia.com/review/asus-tuf-gaming-f17-fx706/) - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://cpu-comparison.com/\](https://cpu-comparison.com/intel-core-i5-11260h/) > > Timespy: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Performance-Review-Nvidia-GeForce-RTX-3050-Ti-Laptop-GPU.539010.0.html) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/193zq/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/193zq/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/z4orsstmrmbzvqqeyja9.png) - Change Log: - ### 68. [MSI GF65, i5-10500H (Six Core), RTX 3060 up to 75W, 8 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/180/msi-gf65-i5-10500h-six-core-rtx-3060-up-to-75w-8-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `180` - Price: $1,099.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,000.00 - Value vs Market: $-99.00 - Worth Buying: -1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: -2 - Quality Rating: 7.00 - Mini Review: Incredible deal at $849 if you can find it in stock. One of the least expensive RTX 3060 laptops money can buy, but lacks 16 GB ram out of the box. The display is also going to be lower RBG and brightness. Only buy if you are not expecting to have a budget build quality experience and are okay with that. Otherwise, I would tend to recommend the Legion 5/Asus TUF A15/HP Victus over this laptop for most people. - Cinbench Score: 2,600 - Cinbench Rank: 46.4% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 7,268 - Timespy Rank: 55.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.10 - Detailed Review: [https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html) - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/z3LI2PyqWCo) > > Timespy: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html) - Other Notes: Probably slower response display. Need reviews. Specs page for tDP: https://www.msi.com/Laptop/GF75-Thin-10UX/Specification - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/193y9/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/193y9/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/od0ifm779nvjxi9byb7a.png) - Change Log: - ### 69. [Asus TUF Dash F15, i7-11370H up to 55W, RTX 3060 up to 85W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/181/asus-tuf-dash-f15-i7-11370h-up-to-55w-rtx-3060-up-to-85w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144hz) Item ID: `181` - Price: $1,149.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,050.00 - Value vs Market: $-99.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 8.50 - Mini Review: Very nice laptop held back by a 4 core CPU and lower TDP RTX 3060. The 4 core CPU will affect game performance in certain titles like Warzone and Battlefield V. I still think the Asus TUF Dash Ft5 is a good buy if you're looking for good portablity (i.e. great for college students) and you're just a casual gamer that doesn't mind giving up some performance for a more premium experience compared to most of the laptops under $1200. That said, this isn't my first choice. Main drawbacks to this: slight ghosting on the display, 4 core CPU, and lower TDP GPU. But many gamers will still be happy witht his machine if they didn't know those things because this still has enough power to play most modern games at 1080P on high settings really well. - Cinbench Score: 2,667 - Cinbench Rank: 47.6% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 7,252 - Timespy Rank: 55.8% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.41 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/n\_CXC71Vyvk?t=5567) > > Timespy: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/n\_CXC71Vyvk?t=6591) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1a6dt/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1a6dt/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/cucscr3q2du6tfzkuznu.png) - Change Log: - ### 70. [Legion 5, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3050 TI, 8 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 60 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/179/legion-5-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3050-ti-8-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-60-hz) Item ID: `179` - Price: $1,199.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $950.00 - Value vs Market: $-249.99 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: Good overall bang for the buck. Decent build quality for the money, but it lacks the GPU power of a RTX 3060 or higher, which is required to play modern games on ultra settings for 1080P. This also doesn't have a 144 hz display, which is a bummer. - Cinbench Score: 5,010 - Cinbench Rank: 89.5% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 6,110 - Timespy Rank: 47.0% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus? - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.28 - Detailed Review: [https://www.ultrabookreview.com/48410-lenovo-legion-5-review-2/](https://www.ultrabookreview.com/48410-lenovo-legion-5-review-2/) - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://www.myfixguide.com/\](https://www.myfixguide.com/lenovo-legion-5-pro-review/2/) > > Timespy: \[https://www.ultrabookreview.com/\](https://www.ultrabookreview.com/48410-lenovo-legion-5-review-2/) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/19fvs/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/19fvs/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ogtis0hxvz2qlobhfzrd.png) - Change Log: - ### 71. [Dell G15, i7-10870H, RTX 3060 TDP?, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD,120 hz FHD 250 nits](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/185/dell-g15-i7-10870h-rtx-3060-tdp-16-gb-512-gb-ssd120-hz-fhd-250-nits) Item ID: `185` - Price: $1,254.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,200.00 - Value vs Market: $-54.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: This laptop feaures 8 Core CPU, 120hz display, decent 512 GB SSD, and RTX 3060 rounds out the overall decent buget gaming laptop if you can find it in stock. - Cinbench Score: 3,500 - Cinbench Rank: 62.5% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 7,849 - Timespy Rank: 60.4% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: - - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.39 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[ https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/bHG1Rc1tCNk?t=397) - Other Notes: This has a good processor for the money, but the screen stats seem very budget oriented, so I'm concerned about quality. Do not know if it has a MUX/Optimus. We don't know much about this laptop yet. I will need to adjust GPU and Premium ratings when we learn more about the laptop and see some reviews of it. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/16lcz/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/16lcz/) - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/fcvfj0z4tbi1spplk6x6.png) - Change Log: - ### 72. [HP Omen 15T, i5-10300H, RTX 3060 TDP?, 8 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 300hz 300 nits](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/188/hp-omen-15t-i5-10300h-rtx-3060-tdp-8-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-300hz-300-nits) Item ID: `188` - Price: $1,279.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,250.00 - Value vs Market: $-29.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: Great display, Medicore CPU, and decent GPU meets okay price. Not terrible, but can find better deals out there. Only buy if you can find it on sale. - Cinbench Score: 2,117 - Cinbench Rank: 37.8% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,125 - Timespy Rank: 62.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.40 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.com/\](https://www.notebookcheck.com/i5-10300H-vs-i7-10750H\_11706\_11708.247552.0.html) > > Timespy: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/jRD\_xopqGHg) - Other Notes: 1 zone RGB keyboard. Cheapest option to get a RTX 3000 with a MUX currently. Cinebench R20 score: https://www.notebookcheck.com/i5-10300H-vs-i7-10750H\_11706\_11708.247552.0.html - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: [https://tidd.ly/3E7mJ5E](https://tidd.ly/3E7mJ5E) - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/y5cqek74xguowytfoop3.png) - Change Log: - ### 73. [Gigabyte A5, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060 TDP?, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 240 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/191/gigabyte-a5-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3060-tdp-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-240-hz) Item ID: `191` - Price: $1,299.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,400.00 - Value vs Market: $101.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 7.50 - Mini Review: Great value for the price due to great CPU/GPU combo with good RAM and decent SSD. But the highlight is definitely the 240 hz FHD display that is above average quality for this price. - Cinbench Score: 5,000 - Cinbench Rank: 89.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 8,100 - Timespy Rank: 62.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.68 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: Estimated benchmarks based on simlar TDP hardware in similar laptops. But need actual benchmarks - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/2XIaw34](https://amzn.to/2XIaw34) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ecb/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ecb/) - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/aalvo0tbjmknru09bgyr.png) - Change Log: - ### 74. [Asus Strix G15, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3050 TI 80-95W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 300 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/189/asus-strix-g15-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3050-ti-80-95w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-300-hz) Item ID: `189` - Price: $1,299.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,250.00 - Value vs Market: $-49.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Great CPU, SSD, RAM and display, with a medicore GPU--only buy if you can't find anything else in stock or if you can find this on sale. - Cinbench Score: 5,050 - Cinbench Rank: 90.2% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 6,000 - Timespy Rank: 46.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.51 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[ https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Performance-Review-Nvidia-GeForce-RTX-3050-Ti-Laptop-GPU.539010.0.html) - Other Notes: You're getting a lot of nice feaures on the laptop for the price like the 300 hz display and 1 TB SSD, which normally are not included at this price point. The downside is you're getting less GPU performance than you would if you got a 3060 laptop instead. Trade offs. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Feclipse-gray-asus-rog-strix-g15-g513qe-es76-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834235880%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptop-\_-34-235-880-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Feclipse-gray-asus-rog-strix-g15-g513qe-es76-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834235880%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptop-_-34-235-880-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/lcwlywpdqahb20ktxwwa.png) - Change Log: - ### 75. [Acer Predator Helios 300. i7-11800H (8c/16t), RTX 3060 (130w max), 16GB , 512GB SSD, FHD 144 Hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/367/acer-predator-helios-300-i7-11800h-8c16t-rtx-3060-130w-max-16gb--512gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `367` - Price: $1,299.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,350.00 - Value vs Market: $50.01 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: -1 - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: I (Stephen) tested the i7 10750h / RTX 3060 model and performance was solid, especially in turbo mode. The design is the same as last year and is starting to look a bit dated. Fans still pulse up and down but back light bleed was much better than last year. No mux. This model has the 8 core 11th Gen CPU for the same price that the 10th core CPU model had earlier in the year so is decent value. It looks like Acer upped the TDP of the 3060 from 100w to 130w which increased its Timespy GPU score by 900 points - Cinbench Score: 4,904 - Cinbench Rank: 87.6% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,904 - Timespy Rank: 68.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.07 - Detailed Review: [https://laptopmedia.com/laptop-specs/acer-predator-helios-300-776/](https://laptopmedia.com/laptop-specs/acer-predator-helios-300-776/) - Benchmark Sources: https://bit.ly/3lgEis6 - Other Notes: - - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3o0ekuL](https://amzn.to/3o0ekuL) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/hhhycdt3qzb3lsz4nlyj.png) - Change Log: - ### 76. [HP Omen 16.1, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3050 TI, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/198/hp-omen-161-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3050-ti-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144hz) Item ID: `198` - Price: $1,329.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,200.00 - Value vs Market: $-129.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: Okay price, great CPU, but weaker RTX 3050 TI makes it hard to recommend unless it is on sale because you can get RTX 3060's for less than this retails for. - Cinbench Score: 4,500 - Cinbench Rank: 80.4% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 6,000 - Timespy Rank: 46.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: - - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 16.10 - Weight: 5.12 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[ https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Performance-Review-Nvidia-GeForce-RTX-3050-Ti-Laptop-GPU.539010.0.html) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/17jzo/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/17jzo/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xmcajtvunlh0sbepqlli.png) - Change Log: - ### 77. [HP Omen 15T, i7-10870H, RTX 3060 TDP?, 16 GB (2x8) Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144z 300 nits](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/183/hp-omen-15t-i7-10870h-rtx-3060-tdp-16-gb-2x8-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144z-300-nits) Item ID: `183` - Price: $1,349.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: - - Value vs Market: $-1,349.99 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: If you can buy this configuration, it's a great value for the price of $1199 since it comes with powerful GPU and nice 144hz display for the price. You'll probably want to upgrade the RAM to 16 GB. Cheapest laptop that I'm aware of that comes with a MUX switch (as far as I know). Great Budget E-Sports gaming laptop if so. - Cinbench Score: 2,117 - Cinbench Rank: 37.8% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,125 - Timespy Rank: 62.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.40 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.com/\](https://www.notebookcheck.com/i5-10300H-vs-i7-10750H\_11706\_11708.247552.0.html) > > Timespy: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/jRD\_xopqGHg) - Other Notes: 1 zone RGB keyboard. Cheapest option to get a RTX 3000 with a MUX currently. Cinebench R20 score: https://www.notebookcheck.com/i5-10300H-vs-i7-10750H\_11706\_11708.247552.0.html - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: [https://tidd.ly/3E7mJ5E](https://tidd.ly/3E7mJ5E) - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wvpfbuc6pqx8cvi4ocuf.png) - Change Log: i5 8GB model not available, starts with an i7 and 16GB RAM. Needs Gizmo value rating ### 78. [Asus ROG Flow X13, Ryzen 9 5900HS (8c/16t) , RTX 3050 Ti 35-40W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 120hz 16:10](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/331/asus-rog-flow-x13-ryzen-9-5900hs-8c16t--rtx-3050-ti-35-40w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-120hz-1610) Item ID: `331` - Price: $1,399.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,400.00 - Value vs Market: $0.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Absolutely insane CPU performance for the size of the laptop. Extremely portable, foldable gaming laptop. Can be hooked up to an eGPU power adapter to massively boost gaming performance. Without the adapater, the performance is only going to be mediocre. Internal display is confirmed to have some ghosting, which will make it less attractive to competitive FPS gamers. The stock GPU will handle basic gaming just fine, but you'll have to turn down the graphics on demanding games. - Cinbench Score: 4,953 - Cinbench Rank: 88.4% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 4,973 - Timespy Rank: 38.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 13.40 - Weight: 2.87 - Detailed Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6BQGPDP9vY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6BQGPDP9vY) - Benchmark Sources: Timespy GPU 35w RTX 3050Ti https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Extreme-Gen-4-laptop-review-Performance-flagship-with-16-10-touchscreen.578922.0.html - Other Notes: Cinebench here: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Flow-X13-in-review-Gaming-convertible-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-9-5980H-and-an-optional-RTX-3080.519584.0.html Timespy here: https://www.ungeek.ph/2021/02/asus-rog-flow-x13-review-geek-lifestyle/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/19dny/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/19dny/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bpfwwe5axcox3mqnhsg5.png) - Change Log: - ### 79. [HP Omen 16.1, Ryzen 7 5800H, RX6600M, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, 144hz FHD](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/212/hp-omen-161-ryzen-7-5800h-rx6600m-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-144hz-fhd) Item ID: `212` - Price: $1,479.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,450.00 - Value vs Market: $-29.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: An interesting alternative to a RTX 3060 laptop. Seems reasonably priced considering it comes with a large SSD. A decent deal at retail price, but if it goes on sale it could be a great deal. More testing required. - Cinbench Score: 4,650 - Cinbench Rank: 83.0% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 7,840 - Timespy Rank: 60.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: ?? - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 16.10 - Weight: 5.12 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/jRD\_xopqGHg) | Timespy: \[ https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Radeon-RX-6600M-GPU-Benchmarks-and-Specs.515469.0.html) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/17wst/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/17wst/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/sjesfv6l01fhzqr4anab.png) - Change Log: - ### 80. [Alienware M15 R5, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060 110-125W, 16 GB, 256 GB SSD, 165 hz FHD](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/202/alienware-m15-r5-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3060-110-125w-16-gb-256-gb-ssd-165-hz-fhd) Item ID: `202` - Price: $1,513.11 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,600.00 - Value vs Market: $86.89 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Good CPU/GPU comination for the price. Very thin and portable, but the temps run high and the TDP isn't anything to write home about. Overall, it's a powerful and portable machine that will make many people very happy--though it isnt a top pick unless it has a really nice sale going on. - Cinbench Score: 4,520 - Cinbench Rank: 80.7% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,647 - Timespy Rank: 66.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.93 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/lvlAcbshjTA?t=443) | Timespy: \[ https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/NkKQym6C3YU?t=8400) - Other Notes: Alienware is claming both G-Sync and Advanced Optimus. I can't wait to check this out! I'll be featuring this laptop in a review soon. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/16r1h/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/16r1h/) - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/viwoqosruzkjkqhsmviz.png) - Change Log: - ### 81. [MSI Crosshair 17, i7-11800H, RTX 3060 85W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 144 hz FHD 72% NTSC](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/224/msi-crosshair-17-i7-11800h-rtx-3060-85w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-144-hz-fhd-72-ntsc) Item ID: `224` - Price: $1,598.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,249.99 - Value vs Market: $-348.01 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: -1 - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: One of the few 17" options on the market. A great CPU and solid display, with the primary problem being the lower TDP RTX 3060 and higher price tag. Decent option, but I think there are better buys out there. Perhaps pick this one up if it goes on sale. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 7,268 - Timespy Rank: 55.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.07 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html) - Other Notes: TDP found here: https://www.msi.com/Laptop/Crosshair-17-A11UX/Specification - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834155888%3FDescription%3D11800H%26cm\_re%3D11800H-\_-34-155-888-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834155888%3FDescription%3D11800H%26cm_re%3D11800H-_-34-155-888-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1caog/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1caog/) - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1d10t/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1d10t/) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/dd9osmetdpteuvoe9lsb.png) - Change Log: not on sale. changed to good laptop category ### 82. [Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED, i7-11800H, RTX 3060 105W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, 4K OLED 100% P3 400+ Nits](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/207/gigabyte-aero-15-oled-i7-11800h-rtx-3060-105w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-4k-oled-100-p3-400-nits) Item ID: `207` - Price: $1,599.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,650.00 - Value vs Market: $51.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.25 - Mini Review: One of the cheapest OLED gaming laptops money can buy. Great CPU/GPU and at a reasonable price. This is a great laptop for a video editor or photographer that also wants to game. You can always hook up an external montior for high refreshrate gaming if needed. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 7,734 - Timespy Rank: 59.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.07 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/llyquo/4k\_bliss\_aero\_15\_oled\_kc\_rtx\_3060/) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/19dnz/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/19dnz/) - Adorama: [https://www.adorama.com/giakd72623sp.html?sterm=Rj81qpyq%3AxyOUGR0MdV3iVCmUkG2vf21U1WhT40&utm\_source=rflaid913378](https://www.adorama.com/giakd72623sp.html?sterm=Rj81qpyq%3AxyOUGR0MdV3iVCmUkG2vf21U1WhT40&utm_source=rflaid913378) - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/tqyndiwugxcuzg77ig35.png) - Change Log: - ### 83. [MSI GS66, i7-11800H (8c/16t), RTX 3060 80-95W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 240 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/335/msi-gs66-i7-11800h-8c16t-rtx-3060-80-95w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-240-hz) Item ID: `335` - Price: $1,699.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,550.00 - Value vs Market: $-149.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: The GS66 is a portable E-Sports gaming machine that can do just about anything well and will make people looking for a portable 15" happy, but it lacks the TDP to reach peak performance vs thicker machines. The thing is its just not that much more portable than something like the GP66. If you're after high portablity, I recommend the Razer Blade 14 instead since it will be more portable and just as powerful if not more powerful. If you're after simialr size, but more performance go for the GP66/GE66, Legion 7i, Legion 7, or Scar 15 instead. I would only highly recommend the GS66 if you really crave a higly portable 15" and you manage to snag the GS66 when its on sale. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 7,897 - Timespy Rank: 60.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.63 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/d9Z0PzYtsbs) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/19pis/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/19pis/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mxgehppnqbha34dvprbi.png) - Change Log: - ### 84. [MSI Laptop Creator 15 i7-11800H (8c/16t), RTX 3060 (95W max), 16GB, 512GB SSD, 4K OLED](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/373/msi-laptop-creator-15-i7-11800h-8c16t-rtx-3060-95w-max-16gb-512gb-ssd-4k-oled) Item ID: `373` - Price: $1,699.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: - - Value vs Market: $-1,699.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: - - Mini Review: It is geared more towards creators but it can be configured up to a 95w 3080. No SD card reader is a strange omission for a creator laptop. Light weight and 99wh battery make it good for on the road. Has a mux switch which definitely differentiates it from the Aero 15 OLED. Definitely worth it when on sale because this can cost anywhere from $1800 to $2000. Chassis runs very hot. No Gsync - Cinbench Score: 4,128 - Cinbench Rank: 73.7% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 7,897 - Timespy Rank: 60.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.63 - Detailed Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5JMBoZs4h0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5JMBoZs4h0) - Benchmark Sources: www.notebookcheck.net - Other Notes: reddit user reviewed the 95w 3070 model: https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/opshzr/msi\\\_gs66\\\_stealth\\\_11ug\\\_i711800h\\\_rtx\\\_3070\\\_95w\\\_tgp/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://www.newegg.com/black-msi-creator-15-a11ue-491-creating-designing/p/N82E16834156059?Item=N82E16834156059&quicklink=true](https://www.newegg.com/black-msi-creator-15-a11ue-491-creating-designing/p/N82E16834156059?Item=N82E16834156059&quicklink=true) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xnwilcqhtiibmjjgtt5e.png) - Change Log: new item needs affilaite link, changed category to Niche ### 85. [Alienware M15 R4, i7-10870H, RTX 3060 TDP?, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 144 hz FHD 100% sRGB Adv. Optimus](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/220/alienware-m15-r4-i7-10870h-rtx-3060-tdp-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-144-hz-fhd-100-srgb-adv-optimus) Item ID: `220` - Price: $1,750.09 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,625.00 - Value vs Market: $-125.09 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Very premium laptop with great CPU/GPU performance, but since Intel 11th gen came out, it is hard to recommend this laptop unless this is on a BIG sale. Still a great laptop overall, but wait for a sale. If you buy the 300 hz version, you will get bad battery life, but have a boost to performance, while the 144hz option only allows for Optimus, which will bottleneck your CPU bound game performance, but Optimus will allow for improved battery life. No mux switch to allow for flexablity. - Cinbench Score: 4,138 - Cinbench Rank: 73.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,800 - Timespy Rank: 67.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus, Adv Optimus, Direct Connection - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.50 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.youtube.com/\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwx6EUsEXYs) - Other Notes: If the display chosen is 300hz or more, then it will be direct conneciton to the display for maximum performance, but no GPU switching for better battery life. If you get a 144hz or 4K panel, it will come with Optimus or Advanced Optimus (if it comes with Advanced Optimus, it will state it has Advanced Optimus). TDP Confirmed by Alienware marketing team. Cinebench R20 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwx6EUsEXYs - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/30zT1XT](https://amzn.to/30zT1XT) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/168iv/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/168iv/) - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/jadjfqkrnp58pknzcb9r.png) - Change Log: changed category from discount to Niche because price isn't great for a 3060 ### 86. [HP Omen 15z, Ryzen 7 5900HX, RTX 3070 up to 100W?, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/235/hp-omen-15z-ryzen-7-5900hx-rtx-3070-up-to-100w-16-gb-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `235` - Price: $1,789.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,725.00 - Value vs Market: $-64.99 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: A great CPU/GPu combo that I can higly recommend when it goes on sale. Without a sale, it's a solid deal. The main weakness is the lack of a MUX switch and lower GPU TDP. - Cinbench Score: 4,800 - Cinbench Rank: 85.7% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 9,371 - Timespy Rank: 72.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.40 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: Timespy found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/m99kr1/another\_hp\_omen\_2021\_5800h\_3070\_time\_spy\_score/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: [https://bit.ly/3ro18za](https://bit.ly/3ro18za) - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/aflhhcgo9bfoflc8t8lp.png) - Change Log: - ### 87. [Asus ROG Zephyrus M16, i9-11900H, RTX 3060 80-95W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, WQXGA 2560x1600 165 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/247/asus-rog-zephyrus-m16-i9-11900h-rtx-3060-80-95w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-wqxga-2560x1600-165-hz) Item ID: `247` - Price: $1,849.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,750.00 - Value vs Market: $-99.99 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: The M16 is the Intel version of the Zephyrus G15 but with a 16:10 aspect ratio and includes a Webcam. Overall, this going to be a great overall laptop, but you can definitely get more GPU performance for your money with the Zephyrus G15, or even more if you go with a thicker laptop. - Cinbench Score: 4,469 - Cinbench Rank: 79.8% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 7,897 - Timespy Rank: 60.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: ?? - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 16.00 - Weight: 4.19 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[ https://imgur.com/\](https://imgur.com/Q2xtWYm) - Other Notes: Found TDP here: https://rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/2021-rog-zephyrus-m16-series/spec Estimated Timespy score off of similar TDP Asus TUF A15. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/17wsx/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/17wsx/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vmaftny7rzahtxu2atk3.png) - Change Log: - ### 88. [Alienware M15 R5, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3070 110-125W, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD, 165 hz FHD](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/251/alienware-m15-r5-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3070-110-125w-16-gb-512-gb-ssd-165-hz-fhd) Item ID: `251` - Price: $1,891.39 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,850.00 - Value vs Market: $-41.39 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: If configured to include Advanced Optimus, it makes this laptop much more attractive. But overall, the Alienware M15 R5 is a laptop that focuses on a premium portable experience providing good performance with high temps, but the TDP is not as high as alternative options. I can still recommend this laptop, but I'd mainly recommend it when it goes on sale and to people looking for a portable experience. - Cinbench Score: 4,800 - Cinbench Rank: 85.7% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 10,290 - Timespy Rank: 79.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.93 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/4LhNdyoA1nc](https://youtu.be/4LhNdyoA1nc) - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[ https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/4LhNdyoA1nc) - Other Notes: TDP here https://youtu.be/4LhNdyoA1nc - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1734b/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1734b/) - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ovy3n4qciiiyc2xv4bpb.png) - Change Log: - ### 89. [Gigabyte A7 X1 17.3", Ryzen 9 5900HX, RTX 3070 up to 140W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 144hz FHD](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/248/gigabyte-a7-x1-173-ryzen-9-5900hx-rtx-3070-up-to-140w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-144hz-fhd) Item ID: `248` - Price: $1,899.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,900.00 - Value vs Market: $1.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: -1 - Quality Rating: 7.50 - Mini Review: A reasonable option, but not an oustanding deal because there are other options with more premium build quality at the same price. If this goes on sale, it will be a great option. - Cinbench Score: 5,000 - Cinbench Rank: 89.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 11,000 - Timespy Rank: 84.6% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: ?? - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.51 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://www.adorama.com/gia7x11130sh.html?adlclid=12c354adccf21addb4213560124b20cf&msclkid=12c354adccf21addb4213560124b20cf&utm\_source=bing&utm\_medium=cpc&utm\_campaign=%5BADL%5D%20%5BShopping%5D%20%5BPLA%5D%20-%20%7BLong%20Tail%7D&utm\_term=4580428009562749&utm\_content=%7BLong%20Tail%7D%20-%20Bing&utm\_source=adl-umbase-p](https://www.adorama.com/gia7x11130sh.html?adlclid=12c354adccf21addb4213560124b20cf&msclkid=12c354adccf21addb4213560124b20cf&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%5BADL%5D%20%5BShopping%5D%20%5BPLA%5D%20-%20%7BLong%20Tail%7D&utm_term=4580428009562749&utm_content=%7BLong%20Tail%7D%20-%20Bing&utm_source=adl-umbase-p) - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233457%3Fnm\_mc%3DAFC-RAN-COM%26cm\_mmc%3DAFC-RAN-COM%26utm\_medium%3Daffiliates%26utm\_source%3Dafc-PC%2BGamers%2527%2BHardware%26AFFID%3D3161335%26AFFNAME%3DPC%2BGamers%2527%2BHardware%26ACRID%3D1%26ASUBID%3D%26ASID%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.reddit.com%252F%26ranMID%3D44583%26ranEAID%3D3161335%26ranSiteID%3D6xJhMJDSy2I-6pGVwwy49GStYd0RNi5AKg](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233457%3Fnm_mc%3DAFC-RAN-COM%26cm_mmc%3DAFC-RAN-COM%26utm_medium%3Daffiliates%26utm_source%3Dafc-PC%2BGamers%2527%2BHardware%26AFFID%3D3161335%26AFFNAME%3DPC%2BGamers%2527%2BHardware%26ACRID%3D1%26ASUBID%3D%26ASID%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.reddit.com%252F%26ranMID%3D44583%26ranEAID%3D3161335%26ranSiteID%3D6xJhMJDSy2I-6pGVwwy49GStYd0RNi5AKg) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wdgkc8pteoa4y6vtw1ey.png) - Change Log: only available at Adorama. Needs affiliate link ### 90. [MSI GS66, i7-10750H, RTX 3070 80-95W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 300 Hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/384/msi-gs66-i7-10750h-rtx-3070-80-95w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-300-hz) Item ID: `384` - Price: $1,949.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,000.00 - Value vs Market: $50.01 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: The GS66 is a portable E-Sports gaming machine that can do just about anything well and will make people looking for a portable 15" happy, but it lacks the TDP to reach peak performance vs thicker machines. The thing is its just not that much more portable than something like the GP66. If you're after high portablity, I recommend the Razer Blade 14 instead since it will be more portable and just as powerful if not more powerful. If you're after simialr size, but more performance go for the GP66/GE66, Legion 7i, Legion 7, or Scar 15 instead. I would only highly recommend the GS66 if you really crave a higly portable 15" and you manage to snag the GS66 when its on sale. - Cinbench Score: 2,673 - Cinbench Rank: 47.7% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 9,170 - Timespy Rank: 70.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.63 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinebench: www.notebookcheck.com| Timespy: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/d9Z0PzYtsbs) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gs-series-gs66-stealth-10uh-254-gaming%2Fp%2FN82E16834156099%3FItem%3DN82E16834156099](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gs-series-gs66-stealth-10uh-254-gaming%2Fp%2FN82E16834156099%3FItem%3DN82E16834156099) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mxgehppnqbha34dvprbi.png) - Change Log: - ### 91. [Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED, i7-11800H, RTX 3070 105W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, 4K OLED 100% P3 400+ Nits](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/233/gigabyte-aero-15-oled-i7-11800h-rtx-3070-105w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-4k-oled-100-p3-400-nits) Item ID: `233` - Price: $1,999.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,000.00 - Value vs Market: $1.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.25 - Mini Review: Great CPU/GPU at a premium price makes this a good option if you must have a 4K OLED display, but otherwise I'd recommend other laptops over this one unless it goes on sale. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 9,320 - Timespy Rank: 71.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.07 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/l7xpy3/gigabyte\_aorus\_17g\_rtx\_3070\_maxq\_tdp/) - Other Notes: Same TDP GPU for timespy comparison with Aorus 17G - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/17bxr/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/17bxr/) - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233445%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptop-\_-34-233-445-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233445%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptop-_-34-233-445-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/aozicwcjawwruqjtgwaf.png) - Change Log: - ### 92. [Razer Blade 15, i7-10875H (8c/16t), RTX 2080 Super MQ, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, FHD 300Hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/363/razer-blade-15-i7-10875h-8c16t-rtx-2080-super-mq-16gb-ram-1tb-ssd-fhd-300hz) Item ID: `363` - Price: $2,080.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,000.00 - Value vs Market: $-80.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: A great system, the 2080 super MQ splits a 2070 Super 125w and a 3070 125w. Great build quality and fast 300 Hz panel. - Cinbench Score: 2,860 - Cinbench Rank: 51.1% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 7,766 - Timespy Rank: 59.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.85 - Detailed Review: [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Razer-Blade-15-Advanced-Model-2020-in-review-Detail-improvements-pay-off.484891.0.html](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Razer-Blade-15-Advanced-Model-2020-in-review-Detail-improvements-pay-off.484891.0.html) - Benchmark Sources: \[Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model (2020) in review: Detail improvements pay off - NotebookCheck.net Reviews\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Razer-Blade-15-Advanced-Model-2020-in-review-Detail-improvements-pay-off.484891.0.html) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3GaFRzT](https://amzn.to/3GaFRzT) - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cqsy/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cqsy/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cuv2/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cuv2/) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/tdjjmoe9ddpufnooerwf.png) - Change Log: - ### 93. [MSI GP76, i7-11800H, RTX 3070 up to 140W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, 240 hz 17.3"](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/258/msi-gp76-i7-11800h-rtx-3070-up-to-140w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-240-hz-173) Item ID: `258` - Price: $2,099.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,100.00 - Value vs Market: $1.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: The MSI GP76 the cheaper version of the MSI GE76, providing great all around performance at $200 markup due to the 17" chasis. If you're after the most performance per dollar, the GP66 is a better deal unless the GP76 is on sale. That said, this is one of the better mid-range 17" laptops on the market without a doutb. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 11,000 - Timespy Rank: 84.6% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 6.30 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://bit.ly/3sMrBK6](https://bit.ly/3sMrBK6) - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gp-series-gp76-leopard-11ug-076-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155875%3FDescription%3D11800H%26cm\_re%3D11800H-\_-34-155-875-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gp-series-gp76-leopard-11ug-076-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155875%3FDescription%3D11800H%26cm_re%3D11800H-_-34-155-875-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/grfjjqxcfizd0thbazgy.png) - Change Log: only available at Adorama . Needs affiliate link ### 94. [Alienware M15 R4, i7-10870H, RTX 3070 125-140W, 16 GB Ram, 256 GB SSD, 144 hz 100% sRGB Adv. Optimus](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/245/alienware-m15-r4-i7-10870h-rtx-3070-125-140w-16-gb-ram-256-gb-ssd-144-hz-100-srgb-adv-optimus) Item ID: `245` - Price: $2,099.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,050.00 - Value vs Market: $-49.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Excellent GPU TDP makes this premium Alienware M15 R4 attractive, but CPU temps run hot. If you configure it with Advanced Optimius, it'll be a great E-Sports gaming laptop. The tricky part is Intel 11th gen is out, so hard tor recommend this laptop unless you can snag it wihen it is on a heavy discount. If you buy the 300 hz version, you will get bad battery life, but have a boost to performance, while the 144hz option only allows for Optimus, which will bottleneck your CPU bound game performance, but Optimus will allow for improved battery life. No mux switch to allow for flexablity. - Cinbench Score: 4,138 - Cinbench Rank: 73.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,887 - Timespy Rank: 83.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus, Adv Optimus, Direct Connection - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.youtube.com/\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwx6EUsEXYs) - Other Notes: If the display chosen is 300hz or more, then it will be direct conneciton to the display for maximum performance, but no GPU switching for better battery life. If you get a 144hz or 4K panel, it will come with Optimus or Advanced Optimus (if it comes with Advanced Optimus, it will state it has Advanced Optimus). TDP Confirmed by Alienware marketing team. Timespy here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Alienware/comments/m8z5tt/m15\_r4\_i710870h\_rtx\_3070\_fire\_strike\_and\_time\_spy/ Cinebench R20 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwx6EUsEXYs - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/15e4t/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/15e4t/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/15zrk/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/15zrk/) - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bdpbhqro76kjptdbws8f.png) - Change Log: - ### 95. [Aorus 17G, i7-10870H, RTX 3070 Max-Q, 32 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 300 hz, Unibody Chassis + Mech Keys](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/254/aorus-17g-i7-10870h-rtx-3070-max-q-32-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-300-hz-unibody-chassis--mech-keys) Item ID: `254` - Price: $2,099.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,000.00 - Value vs Market: $-99.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Incredible, top of the line rigid build quality and mechancial keyboard meets passable performance, but to me it is sad that this laptop does not perform better. The main drawback is the lower TDP on the CPU/GPU due to a minmal thermal solution. I feel like Aorus can improve this in the future. That said, the laptop still can play games really well and if you're primarily after build quality, then the Aorus 17G is a good choice still--but I would definitely recommend the RTX 3070 version over the 3080 version which is overpriced compared to the performacne gain. - Cinbench Score: 3,420 - Cinbench Rank: 61.1% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 9,320 - Timespy Rank: 71.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[ https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/l7xpy3/gigabyte\_aorus\_17g\_rtx\_3070\_maxq\_tdp/) - Other Notes: Confirmed Max-Q on Newegg listing. Timespy found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/l7xpy3/gigabyte\_aorus\_17g\_rtx\_3070\_maxq\_tdp/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ecl/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ecl/) - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834725155](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834725155) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/unapfuqv44gn6f2avcff.png) - Change Log: - ### 96. [Asus Strix SCAR 17, Ryzen 9 5900HX 54W-80W, RTX 3070 115-130W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 300 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/274/asus-strix-scar-17-ryzen-9-5900hx-54w-80w-rtx-3070-115-130w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-300-hz) Item ID: `274` - Price: $2,199.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,150.00 - Value vs Market: $-49.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: One of the best 17" laptops with premium RGB lights, great CPU/GPU performance, good battery life, and fast 300 hz refresh rate display. The main downside is the lack of a MUX switch, and in reality, I would prefer a QHD display on this laptop instead of the FHD. Overall, this is still a good buy, but I would not call it a "great buy" simply because at 17" the lack of QHD will be more noticeable. - Cinbench Score: 5,239 - Cinbench Rank: 93.6% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,629 - Timespy Rank: 81.8% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.95 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/VusjTvdO9qM](https://youtu.be/VusjTvdO9qM) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/VusjTvdO9qM) | Timespy: \[ https://imgur.com/\](https://imgur.com/sdcJfVP) - Other Notes: TDPs in "Learn More" of Asus overview page: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/2021-rog-strix-scar-17-series/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/149ck/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/149ck/) - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ikg/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ikg/) - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ag4nef0wwy5henfxwoav.png) - Change Log: - ### 97. [Aorus 15G, i7-10870H, RTX 3080 90-105W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 240 hz w/ MUX](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/273/aorus-15g-i7-10870h-rtx-3080-90-105w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-240-hz-w-mux) Item ID: `273` - Price: $2,219.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,250.00 - Value vs Market: $31.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: This used to be one of the best deals on gaming laptops under $2000, but since the price was raised $300, I would only recommend this laptop when it goes on sale. The main upsides to this laptop is the good build quality, MUX switch, numpad, solid CPU and GPU performance--all in a portable package. I just wish this had 11th gen Intel instead of 10th gen. You can get the Aorus 15P instead, but that lacks a MUX switch. - Cinbench Score: 4,050 - Cinbench Rank: 72.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,676 - Timespy Rank: 82.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/IsZXqIo3SMk](https://youtu.be/IsZXqIo3SMk) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/IsZXqIo3SMk) - Other Notes: CS:GO Bench went from 203 --> 368 with dedicated GPU mode. Timespy and Cinebench taken from my Live Unboxing video. - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3EG2Bqh](https://amzn.to/3EG2Bqh) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/14lub/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/14lub/) - NewEgg: [https://bit.ly/3bxr4TA](https://bit.ly/3bxr4TA) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/hb1bdqd9fscppdzgkc6z.png) - Change Log: best price is at Amazon. Needs affiliate link ### 98. [Alienware X15 R1, i7-11800H, RTX 3070 90-110W, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD, FHD 360 hz G-Sync & Adv. Optimus](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/283/alienware-x15-r1-i7-11800h-rtx-3070-90-110w-16-gb-512-gb-ssd-fhd-360-hz-g-sync--adv-optimus) Item ID: `283` - Price: $2,399.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,300.00 - Value vs Market: $-99.99 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: Thin meets heavy in this premium, moderately high performance, mostly portable, super stylish monster--the Alienware X15 R1. I personally find this laptop hard to recommend when you can buy laptops that are almost as thin, but weight noticeably less and provide just as much if not more performance. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 9,600 - Timespy Rank: 73.8% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Adv Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.20 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) - Other Notes: TDP found from Alienware marketing spec sheets. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/17wse/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/17wse/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cpjy/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cpjy/) - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mpkagtcineewfickbdzn.png) - Change Log: sale over , changed to niche laptop ### 99. [MSI GS66, i7-11800H, RTX 3070 80-95W?, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, QHD 240 hz 100% DCI-P3](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/281/msi-gs66-i7-11800h-rtx-3070-80-95w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-qhd-240-hz-100-dci-p3) Item ID: `281` - Price: $2,499.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,400.00 - Value vs Market: $-99.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: The GS66 is a portable E-Sports gaming machine that can do just about anything well and will make people looking for a portable 15" happy, but it lacks the TDP to reach peak performance vs thicker machines. The thing is its just not that much more portable than something like the GP66. If you're after high portablity, I recommend the Razer Blade 14 instead since it will be more portable and just as powerful if not more powerful. If you're after simialr size, but more performance go for the GP66/GE66, Legion 7i, Legion 7, or Scar 15 instead. I would only highly recommend the GS66 if you really crave a higly portable 15" and you manage to snag the GS66 when its on sale. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 9,170 - Timespy Rank: 70.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.63 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/d9Z0PzYtsbs) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gs-series-gs66-stealth-11uh-021-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155873%3FDescription%3DGS66%26cm\_re%3DGS66-\_-34-155-873-\_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gs-series-gs66-stealth-11uh-021-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155873%3FDescription%3DGS66%26cm_re%3DGS66-_-34-155-873-_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mxgehppnqbha34dvprbi.png) - Change Log: - ### 100. [Alienware X17 R1, i7-11800H, RTX 3070 125-140W, 16 GB, 1 TB SSD, FHD 360 hz G-Sync & Adv. Optimus](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/289/alienware-x17-r1-i7-11800h-rtx-3070-125-140w-16-gb-1-tb-ssd-fhd-360-hz-g-sync--adv-optimus) Item ID: `289` - Price: $2,549.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,400.00 - Value vs Market: $-149.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: Arguably the most powerful laptop for its thickness on the market, but it is oddly very heavy, limiting its potential portablity. Windows Hello is awesome. The RGB light up touchpad is unique (i9 CPU only) and overall very premium, high performance laptop. Under typical gaming loads the temperatures were typically very good, but can get spicy in some games and workloads that push both the CPU and GPU to the limit due to the shared heat pipes. I think many will fall in love with this laptop and thoroughly enjoy their time with it. The main downsides to this laptop: No QHD display option, not amazing speakers, and very high price tag, making it one of the most expensive laptops on the market. Recommended if money is not an issue. - Cinbench Score: 5,290 - Cinbench Rank: 94.5% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,110 - Timespy Rank: 77.8% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Adv Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/ZRYun3s6LS4](https://youtu.be/ZRYun3s6LS4) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/ZRYun3s6LS4?t=257) | Timespy: \[ https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/ZRYun3s6LS4?t=224) - Other Notes: TDP found from Alienware marketing spec sheets. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/17wsf/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/17wsf/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/hikgzfkcwxqfiol3dx59.png) - Change Log: - ### 101. [MSI GE76, i7-11800H, RTX 3070 140W?, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, 360 hz FHD](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/292/msi-ge76-i7-11800h-rtx-3070-140w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-360-hz-fhd) Item ID: `292` - Price: $2,599.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,600.00 - Value vs Market: $1.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The GE76 is MSI's most expensive, most powerful gaming laptop money can buy that will make many gamers very, very happy. It comes in a wide range of configurations. The RTX 3070 with i7 processors provide the best blend of bang for the buck, whiel the i9 + RTX 3080 versions cost the most, provide a small increase in performance. Overall, I think the i7 + RTX 3070 or 3080 is better choice unless you are after the most possible performance and money is not a factor. In general, I do prefer the Alienware X17 and Legion 7i. The GE76 has excellengt CPU performance udner a dual CPU/GPU load for gaming, while its biggest flaw is that they have only 2 heat pipes to the CPU, while the Alienware/Legion 7i has dedicated more shared heat pipes to the CPU allowing for better CPU only performance by comparison. See this video for a detailed comparsion: https://youtu.be/eBRN9iZYO\_c - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 10,804 - Timespy Rank: 83.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 6.39 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/lo21ue/msi\_gp66\_i710870h\_rtx\_3070\_32gb\_ram\_vs\_msi\_ge76/) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Ftitanium-blue-msi-ge-series-ge76-raider-11ug-054-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155870%3FDescription%3D11800H%26cm\_re%3D11800H-\_-34-155-870-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Ftitanium-blue-msi-ge-series-ge76-raider-11ug-054-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155870%3FDescription%3D11800H%26cm_re%3D11800H-_-34-155-870-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/j969juynnqflyq3zrzf3.png) - Change Log: - ### 102. [Eluktronics Prometheus, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3080 150W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, QHD 165 hz 96% sRGB w/ MUX](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/285/eluktronics-prometheus-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3080-150w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-qhd-165-hz-96-srgb-w-mux) Item ID: `285` - Price: $2,599.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,550.00 - Value vs Market: $-49.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 8.50 - Mini Review: One of the most powerful gaming laptops on the market, the Prometheus packs high TDP for the CPU and GPU. The 17" QHD display is solid, and it's worth considering if you're after the most possible performance. They offer good customization and control throught he software. The main drawbacks are a less premium/cool design, mediocre speakers, poor battery life, and temps can get spicy. - Cinbench Score: 5,000 - Cinbench Rank: 89.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 12,108 - Timespy Rank: 93.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: - - Detailed Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IibIzB5kdZ0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IibIzB5kdZ0) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.youtube.com/\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GbiWLDuqxk) | Timespy: \[ https://www.youtube.com/\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IibIzB5kdZ0) - Other Notes: Jarrod's tech shows a boost of 135-140W configurable in the software. It averaged closed to 130-135W during stress test. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://www.eluktronics.com/geforce-rtx-30-series](https://www.eluktronics.com/geforce-rtx-30-series) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/fm63idym3k6dn3iompnl.png) - Change Log: - ### 103. [Eluk. Mech-15, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3080 115-150W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, QHD 165 hz, 96% sRGB w/ MUX](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/286/eluk-mech-15-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3080-115-150w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-qhd-165-hz-96-srgb-w-mux) Item ID: `286` - Price: $2,599.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,550.00 - Value vs Market: $-49.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: 8.50 - Mini Review: The Mech 15 G3 is one of the most powerful 15" laptops on the market and packs high TDP for the CPU and GPU especially for its size. The QHD display is solid, and it's worth considering if you're after the most possible performance in a 15" size. Eluktronics offers good customization and control through the software. The main drawbacks are a less premium/RGB design vs the competition, mediocre speakers, okayish battery life, and temps can get spicy. - Cinbench Score: 5,000 - Cinbench Rank: 89.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 12,100 - Timespy Rank: 93.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.68 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/hVJe\_7qFZtM](https://youtu.be/hVJe_7qFZtM) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.youtube.com/\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GbiWLDuqxk) - Other Notes: Timespy should be similar to the Promethius 17 from Jarrod's review, though might be able to tweak and see improved scores. I have not had enough experience with this manufacturer to know well how to rate its build quality, etc. Other reviewers have liked it in the past mostly from what I've seen. TDP for GPU on retailer website. Will need to test real world TDP from rated boost numbers. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://www.eluktronics.com/geforce-rtx-30-series](https://www.eluktronics.com/geforce-rtx-30-series) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xvkr5bsfuejy9olkbjue.png) - Change Log: - ### 104. [Eluktroncis Max 15/17, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3080 115-140W, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD, QHD 165 hz 96% sRGB w/ MUX](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/290/eluktroncis-max-1517-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3080-115-140w-16-gb-512-gb-ssd-qhd-165-hz-96-srgb-w-mux) Item ID: `290` - Price: $2,599.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,550.00 - Value vs Market: $-49.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 8.50 - Mini Review: Ultra light weight, high performace gaming with high TDP for the laptop's weight/size. If you're after highly portable system, then this could be a great option--but in general, I lean toward recommending slightly thicker, higher TDP machines unless you really need the portablity. The main drawbacks to the Max 15/17 is the less premium design/RGB implementation and tuned for high temps/performance (can be adjusted to your liking). Overall, I can recommend this laptop, but it is not my top pick for most people. If you like an understated design, then this laptop could be great for you. - Cinbench Score: 5,227 - Cinbench Rank: 93.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 11,339 - Timespy Rank: 87.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: I have not had enough experience with this manufacturer to know well how to rate its build quality, etc. Other reviewers have liked it in the past mostly from what I've seen. I wonder if they these laptops will be able to maintain a 140W TDP boost to GPU or if it will only be for a short period of time. Timespy/Cinebench Found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/eluktronics/comments/mwcnqj/max15\_3080\_just\_in/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://www.eluktronics.com/geforce-rtx-30-series](https://www.eluktronics.com/geforce-rtx-30-series) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zvvhc7j76pcqpq6nzxaq.png) - Change Log: - ### 105. [Razer Blade 14, Ryzen 9 5900HX, RTX 3080 80-100W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, QHD 165 Hz 100% DCI-P3](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/300/razer-blade-14-ryzen-9-5900hx-rtx-3080-80-100w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-qhd-165-hz-100-dci-p3) Item ID: `300` - Price: $2,799.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,750.00 - Value vs Market: $-49.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The Razer Blade 14 (2021) provides superb CPU and GPU performance in a premium, metal chassis with a great QHD display with fast 165 hz response rate. It's best all around 14" gaming laptop, but it does cost quite a bit more than the Zephyrus G14, which provides similar CPU performance and less GPU performance at a much lower cost. If money is no issue, the Blade 14 is the better choice. If you can carry a heavier laptop, you'll get a noticeable speed boost by getting a laptop with higher TDP, but up to you how much you want to carry around with you. This laptop does pack great performance for its size. - Cinbench Score: 4,876 - Cinbench Rank: 87.1% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,268 - Timespy Rank: 79.0% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/Tjv4GqWGXh0](https://youtu.be/Tjv4GqWGXh0) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \\\[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\\\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Razer-Blade-14-Ryzen-9-Laptop-Review-Blade-Pro-17-Performance-At-Half-The-Size.546754.0.html) | Timespy: \\\[ https://imgur.com/\\\](https://imgur.com/HiyVGo1) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/19fw1/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/19fw1/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://www.razer.com/shop/pc/gaming-laptops?query=:newest:category:system-laptops:system-display:14%2Binch](https://www.razer.com/shop/pc/gaming-laptops?query=:newest:category:system-laptops:system-display:14%2Binch) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/dgogyvcpqdyfscavkm5g.png) - Change Log: - ### 106. [Eluktronic Max 17, Ryzen 9 5900HX, RTX 3080 up to 135W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, QHD 165 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/360/eluktronic-max-17-ryzen-9-5900hx-rtx-3080-up-to-135w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-qhd-165-hz) Item ID: `360` - Price: $2,899.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,650.00 - Value vs Market: $-249.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: - - Cinbench Score: - - Cinbench Rank: - - Estimate or Real (field 7): - - Timespy GPU: - - Timespy Rank: - - Estimate or Real (field 10): - - Display Connection: - - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: - - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3cQl5ZB](https://amzn.to/3cQl5ZB) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ljtgnki05x90v3oxutlc.jpg) - Change Log: - ### 107. [Asus Strix SCAR 17, Ryzen 9 5900HX 54-80W, RTX 3080 115-130W, 32 GB Ram, 2 TB SSD, FHD 360 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/307/asus-strix-scar-17-ryzen-9-5900hx-54-80w-rtx-3080-115-130w-32-gb-ram-2-tb-ssd-fhd-360-hz) Item ID: `307` - Price: $2,999.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $3,000.00 - Value vs Market: $1.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: Great all around laptop with solid temps and performance. The lack of a MUX holds this back and I would generally recommend the QHD display configuration instead of the FHD version, but overall this is still a great blend of everything. I really love the feel of the opto mechanical keyboard. I can recommend this laptop, though you will get more performance out of the higher TDP Legion 7i, GE76, or Alienware X17 R1. Highly recommend this laptop still. If you're after the most bang for the buck, then I'd recommedn the RTX 3070 version. - Cinbench Score: 5,095 - Cinbench Rank: 91.0% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 11,433 - Timespy Rank: 87.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.95 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/VusjTvdO9qM](https://youtu.be/VusjTvdO9qM) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \\\[https://www.ultrabookreview.com/\\\](https://www.ultrabookreview.com/44229-asus-rog-scar-17-g733qs-review/) | Timespy: \\\[ https://www.ultrabookreview.com/\\\](https://www.ultrabookreview.com/44229-asus-rog-scar-17-g733qs-review/) - Other Notes: TDPs in "Learn More" of Asus overview page: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/2021-rog-strix-scar-17-series/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/149cl/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/149cl/) - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/145qs/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/145qs/) - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/kq4pbaj53bq5ymxuh8tx.png) - Change Log: - ### 108. [Asus ROG Flow X13, Ryzen 9 5900HS, GTX1650 35-40, RTX 3080 150W eGPU, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, 4K 16:10](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/311/asus-rog-flow-x13-ryzen-9-5900hs-gtx1650-35-40-rtx-3080-150w-egpu-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-4k-1610) Item ID: `311` - Price: $3,299.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $3,000.00 - Value vs Market: $-299.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: The Flow X13 is an ultra portable gaming laptop, arguably the most versitile laptop on the market when paired with the eGPU enclosure with a RTX 3080. I would recommend using this laptop with an external gaming display to boose performance. Gaming on the GTX 1650 or RTX 3050 is great for casual, lighter titles while on the go and not wanting to deal with the larger power brink. CPU performance from the Ryzen 9 5900HS is off the charts for a laptop of this size. - Cinbench Score: 4,953 - Cinbench Rank: 88.4% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,783 - Timespy Rank: 82.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: EGPU - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: - - Weight: 2.98 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \\\[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\\\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Flow-X13-in-review-Gaming-convertible-with-an-AMD-Ryzen-9-5980H-and-an-optional-RTX-3080.519584.0.html) | Timespy: \\\[ https://www.reddit.com/\\\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/lgyhwm/my\\\_rog\\\_flow\\\_x13\\\_came\\\_in\\\_yesterday/) - Other Notes: GPU TDP confirmed in Asus Keynote address. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/15e47/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/15e47/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/brkwj5tuqf7utn2gacjp.png) - Change Log: - ### 109. [MSI GE76, i9-11980HK, RTX 3080 150-1565W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 360 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/321/msi-ge76-i9-11980hk-rtx-3080-150-1565w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-360-hz) Item ID: `321` - Price: $3,399.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $3,300.00 - Value vs Market: $-99.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The GE76 is MSI's most expensive, most powerful gaming laptop money can buy that will make many gamers very, very happy. It comes in a wide range of configurations. The RTX 3070 with i7 processors provide the best blend of bang for the buck, whiel the i9 + RTX 3080 versions cost the most, provide a small increase in performance. Overall, I think the i7 + RTX 3070 or 3080 is better choice unless you are after the most possible performance and money is not a factor. In general, I do prefer the Alienware X17 and Legion 7i. The GE76 has excellengt CPU performance udner a dual CPU/GPU load for gaming, while its biggest flaw is that they have only 2 heat pipes to the CPU, while the Alienware/Legion 7i has dedicated more shared heat pipes to the CPU allowing for better CPU only performance by comparison. See this video for a detailed comparsion: https://youtu.be/eBRN9iZYO\\\_c - Cinbench Score: 5,300 - Cinbench Rank: 94.6% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 12,678 - Timespy Rank: 97.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 6.39 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GE76-Raider-10UH-Laptop-Review-A-GeForce-RTX-3080-PC-You-Can-Actually-Buy.528875.0.html)/ - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Ftitanium-blue-msi-ge-series-ge76-raider-11uh-053-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155868%3FDescription%3DGE76%26cm\_re%3DGE76-\_-34-155-868-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Ftitanium-blue-msi-ge-series-ge76-raider-11uh-053-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155868%3FDescription%3DGE76%26cm_re%3DGE76-_-34-155-868-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/msi-ge76-raider-11uh-053-173-gaming-laptop-/8ZPJ34TRGBSW/MCPB?OCID=AID2200113\_SEM\_ffcbb696392f1f78712fd758138fc225%3aG%3as&ef\_id=ffcbb696392f1f78712fd758138fc225%3aG%3as&s\_kwcid=AL!4249!10!78958808767420!4582558331483454&msclkid=ffcbb696392f1f78712fd758138fc225&activetab=pivot:overviewtab](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/msi-ge76-raider-11uh-053-173-gaming-laptop-/8ZPJ34TRGBSW/MCPB?OCID=AID2200113_SEM_ffcbb696392f1f78712fd758138fc225%3aG%3as&ef_id=ffcbb696392f1f78712fd758138fc225%3aG%3as&s_kwcid=AL!4249!10!78958808767420!4582558331483454&msclkid=ffcbb696392f1f78712fd758138fc225&activetab=pivot:overviewtab) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bexwnh0pzqjvrmoll0zx.png) - Change Log: Only available at Windows store. Affiliate link? ### 110. [Xotic G170KM-G, i7-11700K, RTX 3080 150W+, 16 GB Ram, 500 GB SSD, 144 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/313/xotic-g170km-g-i7-11700k-rtx-3080-150w-16-gb-ram-500-gb-ssd-144-hz) Item ID: `313` - Price: $3,537.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $3,300.00 - Value vs Market: $-237.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: This chonky monster features desktop CPUs in a laptop chassis for top tier CPU performance. The thing is laptop CPUs are almost as good as desktop CPUs these days, and so I do not feel like the increased size is worth it anymore until we see 16 core desktop CPUs in laptops, which would provide great performance gains. I'm sure this laptop will make a lot of people happy, despite its increased size. In the end, its up to you if you think it'll be worth it for 10 cores vs 8 cores on the CPU. - Cinbench Score: 5,825 - Cinbench Rank: 104.0% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 13,000 - Timespy Rank: 100.0% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: - - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinebench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Schenker-XMG-Ultra-17-Clevo-X170SM-G-laptop-review-Power-without-end.497925.0.html) > > Timespy: \[https://www.3dmark.com\](https://www.3dmark.com/spy/19743092) - Other Notes: Timespy score was found on this reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/m3zzye/the\\\_clevo\\\_3080\\\_laptop\\\_is\\\_now\\\_destroying\\\_3dmark/ We do not know if this score is legit or not, but it is impressive. It is very likely an overclocked score, and not stock... - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://xoticpc.com/collections/custom-gaming-laptops-notebooks/products/xotic-g170km-g-x170km-g](https://xoticpc.com/collections/custom-gaming-laptops-notebooks/products/xotic-g170km-g-x170km-g) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bw4g5iwflbgs4h71cmx1.png) - Change Log: - ### 111. [Alienware X17 R1, i9-11980HK, RTX 3080 150-165W, 32 GB Ram 3466 mhz, 2 TB SSD, 4K 120hz 500 Nits](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/320/alienware-x17-r1-i9-11980hk-rtx-3080-150-165w-32-gb-ram-3466-mhz-2-tb-ssd-4k-120hz-500-nits) Item ID: `320` - Price: $3,655.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $3,500.00 - Value vs Market: $-155.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The Alienware X17 R1 is a top contender for most powerful gaming laptop money can buy, and this is the top spec'd configuration. Arguably the most powerful laptop for its thickness on the market, but it is oddly very heavy, limiting its potential portablity. Windows Hello is awesome. The RGB light up touchpad is unique (i9 CPU only) and overall very premium, high performance laptop. Under typical gaming loads the temperatures were typically very good, but can get spicy in some games and workloads that push both the CPU and GPU to the limit due to the shared heat pipes. I think many will fall in love with this laptop and thoroughly enjoy their time with it. The main downsides to this laptop: No QHD display option, not amazing speakers, and very high price tag, making it one of the most expensive laptops on the market. Recommended if money is not an issue. - Cinbench Score: 5,405 - Cinbench Rank: 96.5% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 12,000 - Timespy Rank: 92.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/FMBaqZ4G4mc](https://youtu.be/FMBaqZ4G4mc) - Benchmark Sources: > Cinebench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/FMBaqZ4G4mc?t=4979) > > Timespy: \[https://youtu.be\](https://youtu.be/FMBaqZ4G4mc?t=6886)/ - Other Notes: Optimus according to Alienware Rep in email. Will vary by model. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/17raf/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/17raf/) - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/fkn6arlnowtpsg1gtqxn.png) - Change Log: - ### 112. [Asus Zephyrus S17, i9-11900H, RTX 3070 125-140W, 32 GB Ram, 2 TB SSD, QHD 165 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/322/asus-zephyrus-s17-i9-11900h-rtx-3070-125-140w-32-gb-ram-2-tb-ssd-qhd-165-hz) Item ID: `322` - Price: $3,699.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,550.00 - Value vs Market: $-1,149.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The Zephyrus S17 is one of the best 17" gaming on the market. The increased airflow from the prop up keyboard hinge provides for improved thermals. Overall, I can highly recommend this laptop if money is not a factor--but stock and availablity is limited. - Cinbench Score: 5,023 - Cinbench Rank: 89.7% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,900 - Timespy Rank: 83.8% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Adv Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \\\[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\\\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-S17-laptop-review-Gaming-device-case-opens-up-to-provide-more-fresh-air-Cool-but-is-it-safe.551072.0.html) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://www.excaliberpc.com/761488/asus-rog-zephyrus-s17-gx703hs-xb98.html](https://www.excaliberpc.com/761488/asus-rog-zephyrus-s17-gx703hs-xb98.html) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ijtx3tsx3gxhhcpasu63.png) - Change Log: only available at Excalibre, affiliate link? ### 113. [Asus Zephyrus DUO 15, Ryzen 9 5900HX 50-90W, RTX 3080 115-130W, 32 GB Ram, 2 TB SSD, 4K 120hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/317/asus-zephyrus-duo-15-ryzen-9-5900hx-50-90w-rtx-3080-115-130w-32-gb-ram-2-tb-ssd-4k-120hz) Item ID: `317` - Price: $3,799.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $3,700.00 - Value vs Market: $-99.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The Asus Zephyrus DUO 15 with its dual laptop display allows you to do things you just can't on regular laptops, like gaming and at the same time monitoring the stream chat at the same time. It can also potentially be useful if you do casual gaming while watching Netflix/Streams. The laptop itself has excellent performance for the CPU and GPU, though I wish the GPU TDP was higher. While this is a niche product, if you are sure you'll get good use out of the dual displays, I'd highly recommend this laptop. The main drawbacks are the weirdly positioned keyboard/touchpad, very high price tag for the specs, and lack of MUX switch. In general, the RTX 3070 version will offer better bang for the buck, especially since the RTX 3080 doesn't scale as well at 130W and needs 150W to stretch its legs. - Cinbench Score: 5,476 - Cinbench Rank: 97.8% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 11,407 - Timespy Rank: 87.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Ryzen-9-5900HX-is-a-Mobile-Beast-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-Duo-15-SE-GX551QS-Laptop-Review.518181.0.html) > > Timespy: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Ryzen-9-5900HX-is-a-Mobile-Beast-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-Duo-15-SE-GX551QS-Laptop-Review.518181.0.html) - Other Notes: TDPs in "Learn More" of Asus overview page: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-zephyrus/2021-rog-zephyrus-duo-15-se-series/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/149cj/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/149cj/) - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/145vp/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/145vp/) - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/gnt9zmtjsn5uz36bg5db.png) - Change Log: - ### 114. [Asus Zephyrus DUO 15, Ryzen 9 5900HX 50-90W, RTX 3070 115-130W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 300hz IPS](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/303/asus-zephyrus-duo-15-ryzen-9-5900hx-50-90w-rtx-3070-115-130w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-300hz-ips) Item ID: `303` - Price: $3,900.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $3,000.00 - Value vs Market: $-900.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The Asus Zephyrus DUO 15 with its dual laptop display allows you to do things you just can't on regular laptops, like gaming and at the same time monitoring the stream chat at the same time. It can also potentially be useful if you do casual gaming while watching Netflix/Streams. The laptop itself has excellent performance for the CPU and GPU, though I wish the GPU TDP was higher. While this is a niche product, if you are sure you'll get good use out of the dual displays, I'd highly recommend this laptop. The main drawbacks are the weirdly positioned keyboard/touchpad, very high price tag for the specs, and lack of MUX switch. In general, the RTX 3070 version will offer better bang for the buck, especially since the RTX 3080 doesn't scale as well at 130W and needs 150W to stretch its legs. - Cinbench Score: 5,476 - Cinbench Rank: 97.8% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,942 - Timespy Rank: 84.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Good - Niche Laptops, Buy if It Fits Your Needs - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinebench: \\\[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\\\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Ryzen-9-5900HX-is-a-Mobile-Beast-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-Duo-15-SE-GX551QS-Laptop-Review.518181.0.html) - Other Notes: TDP of CPU is confirmed from Asus. TDP 3080 GPU variant is 115-130W. 3070 variant is unknown, but seems likely to be 115-130. Could be something else though. https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-zephyrus/2021-rog-zephyrus-duo-15-se-series/ Daniel Barakat tested Timespy and Cinebench R20 for me on my livestream. - Amazon: [https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Zephyrus-Display-Keyboard-GX551QR-XS98/dp/B08SJVCBDY](https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Zephyrus-Display-Keyboard-GX551QR-XS98/dp/B08SJVCBDY) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/149ci/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/149ci/) - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Foff-black-asus-rog-zephyrus-duo-15-se-gx551qr-xs98-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834235638%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptop-\_-34-235-638-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Foff-black-asus-rog-zephyrus-duo-15-se-gx551qr-xs98-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834235638%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptop-_-34-235-638-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/145vr/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/145vr/) - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bu3qgmdtqfdp8ux4qa6h.png) - Change Log: only available at Amazon. Needs affiliate link ### 115. [HP Pavilion 15, i5-9300H (4 core), GTX 1650, 8 GB Ram, 256 GB SSD, FHD 60 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/174/hp-pavilion-15-i5-9300h-4-core-gtx-1650-8-gb-ram-256-gb-ssd-fhd-60-hz) Item ID: `174` - Price: $739.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $625.00 - Value vs Market: $-114.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 5.00 - Mini Review: If possible I recommend saving for $1200 RTX 3060 laptop, but if you are on a tigh budget this is not a bad choice. Ultra budget gamer. This will play many modern games just fine, though don't expect to play on ultra settings. You'll typically need to play on Med for most titles, but older titles you'll be able to play on higher settings. Just know that this comes with small SSD, only 8 GB of RAM, and lacks 144 hz display. I would recommend waiting for a sale on this or similarly spec'd laptop. The sale prices should bring it down to about $500 or less. - Cinbench Score: 1,700 - Cinbench Rank: 30.4% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 3,500 - Timespy Rank: 26.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-Omen-15-Review-affordable-entry-level-gamer-with-decent-battery-life.428051.0.html) > > Timespy: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-1650-Laptop-GPU.416044.0.html) - Other Notes: I would only recommend a GTX 1650 laptop to casual gamers on a really tight budget. Otherwise, I recommend saying up closer to $1000 to get a higher performance CPU/GPU with 16 GB Ram and more storage. If you get this laptop, you'll want more RAM and Storage eventually most likely. You'll also see a performance boost if you get dual channel 8x8 sticks of RAM. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/18vmg/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/18vmg/) - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ekof0uvleovlfuepseo9.jpg) - Change Log: - ### 116. [Acer Nitro 5, Ryzen 5 4600H, GTX 1650, 8 GB Ram, 256 GB SSD, FHD 60 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/173/acer-nitro-5-ryzen-5-4600h-gtx-1650-8-gb-ram-256-gb-ssd-fhd-60-hz) Item ID: `173` - Price: $778.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $625.00 - Value vs Market: $-153.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: 5.00 - Mini Review: If possible I recommend saving for $1200 RTX 3060 laptop, but if you are on a tigh budget this is not a bad choice. Ultra budget gamer. This will play many modern games just fine, though don't expect to play on ultra settings. You'll typically need to play on Med for most titles, but older titles you'll be able to play on higher settings. Just know that this comes with small SSD, only 8 GB of RAM, and lacks 144 hz display. I would recommend waiting for a sale on this or similarly spec'd laptop. The sale prices should bring it down to about $500 or less. - Cinbench Score: 3,200 - Cinbench Rank: 57.1% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 3,500 - Timespy Rank: 26.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.00 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[ https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-1650-Laptop-GPU.416044.0.html) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1dabc/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1dabc/) - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/tfc4o0zksdlsas7cdim1.jpg) - Change Log: - ### 117. [Acer Nitro 5 15.6", i5-11400H (6c/12t), GTX 1650, 8 GB Ram, 256 GB SSD, FHD 144hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/325/acer-nitro-5-156-i5-11400h-6c12t-gtx-1650-8-gb-ram-256-gb-ssd-fhd-144hz) Item ID: `325` - Price: $779.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $650.00 - Value vs Market: $-129.99 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 6.00 - Mini Review: This laptop is a budget gaming laptop that caters to fast paced gaming on a very tight budget, but I wouldn't recommend this model unless it goes on sale for about $650 or less. The keyboard and trackpad are functional, but I wouldn't call them very premium in their feel. The 144 hz display should be better than most 60 hz displays, but it will have limited brightness and color gamut. This is a decent laptop for playing E-Sports on a vert tight budget, but you may still want to invest in a high quality external monitor if you want to do serious gaming. - Cinbench Score: 3,740 - Cinbench Rank: 66.8% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 3,500 - Timespy Rank: 26.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.02 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: Possibly single channel (1 stick) RAM, might be able to boost performance by buying 2x 8 GB memory sticks. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1d94f/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1d94f/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/kam8d4tlsqzou8qwydiw.png) - Change Log: - ### 118. [Asus TUF FX506HC, i5-11260H (6c/12t), RTX 3050, 8 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 60Hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/374/asus-tuf-fx506hc-i5-11260h-6c12t-rtx-3050-8-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-60hz) Item ID: `374` - Price: $799.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $750.00 - Value vs Market: $-49.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: - - Mini Review: > One of the better budget oriented 15.6" gaming laptops. I just wish this had a RTX 3060 and 16 GB of RAM. I would recommend waiting to buy this laptop when it goes on sale. > > This is likely only having the 60Hz panel and smaller 48Wh battery that is rated for 5-6 hours - Cinbench Score: 3,500 - Cinbench Rank: 62.5% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 4,100 - Timespy Rank: 31.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.07 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://cpu-comparison.com/\](https://cpu-comparison.com/intel-core-i5-11260h/) > > TimeSpy: https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-3050-Laptop-GPU-Benchmarks-and-Specs.513790.0.html - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1d23z/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1d23z/) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/umblldxloc3nlpbgzsmv.png) - Change Log: - ### 119. [MSI GF63, i5-10500H (6c/12t), RTX 3050 60W, 8GB (1x), 256 GB SSD, FHD 144 Hz 45% NTSC](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/334/msi-gf63-i5-10500h-6c12t-rtx-3050-60w-8gb-1x-256-gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz-45-ntsc) Item ID: `334` - Price: $893.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $825.00 - Value vs Market: $-68.99 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 7.50 - Mini Review: > The MSI GF63 Thin is a budget gaming laptop, ideal for students or people on a tight budget, the RTX 3050 typically boosts to 1500 Mhz which suggests it is the 60Hz model and you should see 50 to 60 fps at high settings, 1080p in most games. Although the panel has a 144 Hz refresh rate its NTSC of 45% suggests that it is a budget panel with probably a  low brightness of 250 nits so its OK for its intended use of budget gaming. The keyboard looks to be red back lit and the laptop does have fan control. > > It only comes with a single 8GB DIMM of RAM so for best performance it is advised to add another stick. > > For storage you get a small 256GB SSD but there is an open 2.5" bay so you can add a hard drive. > > Battery life is about 4 to 4.5 hours of use at 50% brightness from its 51wh battery > > Ports: HDMI, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A and 1 x USB 3.2 Gen Type C > > It is all plastic construction. - Cinbench Score: 2,803 - Cinbench Rank: 50.1% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 4,162 - Timespy Rank: 32.0% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.10 - Detailed Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5zF0TOJwlg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5zF0TOJwlg) - Benchmark Sources: > CB R23: https://youtu.be/t5zF0TOJwlg?t=386 > > Timespy: https://youtu.be/t5zF0TOJwlg?t=398 - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cdfr/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cdfr/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: - - Change Log: - ### 120. [Asus TUF FX706HC, i5-11260H (6c/12t), RTX 3050, 8 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/178/asus-tuf-fx706hc-i5-11260h-6c12t-rtx-3050-8-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `178` - Price: $899.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $825.00 - Value vs Market: $-74.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: -1 - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: One of the better budget oriented 17" gaming laptops. I just wish this had a RTX 3060 and 16 GB of RAM. I would recommend waiting to buy this laptop when it goes on sale. - Cinbench Score: 3,500 - Cinbench Rank: 62.5% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 4,100 - Timespy Rank: 31.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.73 - Detailed Review: [https://laptopmedia.com/review/asus-tuf-gaming-f17-fx706/](https://laptopmedia.com/review/asus-tuf-gaming-f17-fx706/) - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://cpu-comparison.com/\](https://cpu-comparison.com/intel-core-i5-11260h/) > > TimeSpy: https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-3050-Laptop-GPU-Benchmarks-and-Specs.513790.0.html - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cj0a/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cj0a/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1d23z/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1d23z/) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/z4orsstmrmbzvqqeyja9.png) - Change Log: - ### 121. [HP Victus 16.1, i5-11400H (Six Core), GTX 1650, 8 GB Ram (2x4 GB), 256 GB SSD, 60 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/371/hp-victus-161-i5-11400h-six-core-gtx-1650-8-gb-ram-2x4-gb-256-gb-ssd-60-hz) Item ID: `371` - Price: $899.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $625.00 - Value vs Market: $-274.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: Gaming laptop for the budget concious gamer. Not a great value though because it has a small SSD, only 8 GB of ram, and only 60 hz display. I would only recommend this if nothing else is in stock and you find yourself stuck without many other options unless it is discounted. - Cinbench Score: 3,740 - Cinbench Rank: 66.8% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 3,488 - Timespy Rank: 26.8% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 16.10 - Weight: 5.44 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-i5-11400H-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.525587.0.html) > > Timespy: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/GeForce-RTX-3050-Mobile-vs-NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-3080\_10592\_10487.247598.0.html) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/17jxy/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/17jxy/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: [https://tidd.ly/3p8TMzv](https://tidd.ly/3p8TMzv) - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://tidd.ly/3cZ9mYL](https://tidd.ly/3cZ9mYL) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/z0neldkbfjulywbvhgwi.jpg) - Change Log: - ### 122. [Gigabyte G5 GD, i5-11400H (6c/12t), RTX 3050 75W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 144 hz FHD](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/177/gigabyte-g5-gd-i5-11400h-6c12t-rtx-3050-75w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-144-hz-fhd) Item ID: `177` - Price: $899.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $825.00 - Value vs Market: $-74.99 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: -2 - Quality Rating: 8.50 - Mini Review: Great display and decent CPU for the price. The lower powered RTX 3050 is crappy for the asking price though. Comes with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB SSD, which is nice but not amazing for the price. I would typically only recommend this when it goes on sale. - Cinbench Score: 3,740 - Cinbench Rank: 66.8% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 4,800 - Timespy Rank: 36.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.80 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-i5-11400H-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.525587.0.html) > > Timespy: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/GeForce-RTX-3050-Mobile-vs-NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-3080\_10592\_10487.247598.0.html) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3D6Aksa](https://amzn.to/3D6Aksa) - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/19fvz/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/19fvz/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wrnqehia3xszggny1nic.png) - Change Log: - ### 123. [MSI Pulse GL66, i5-11400H, RTX 3050, 8 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 144hz FHD 72% sRGB](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/370/msi-pulse-gl66-i5-11400h-rtx-3050-8-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-144hz-fhd-72-srgb) Item ID: `370` - Price: $949.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $825.00 - Value vs Market: $-124.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: -1 - Quality Rating: 7.00 - Mini Review: Weak GPU makes me not want to recommend this laptop generally speaking, but the CPU is good and the display is decent. Great storage options on a budget if you need to store a lot of files. Only select this model for those reasons, otherwise there are better choices on the market. - Cinbench Score: 3,314 - Cinbench Rank: 59.2% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 4,800 - Timespy Rank: 36.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.63 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench:https://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-i5-11400H-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.525587.0.html\\\\ > >  Timespy: https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-3050-Laptop-GPU-Benchmarks-and-Specs.513790.0.html - Other Notes: TDP: https://www.msi.com/Laptop/Pulse-GL66-11UX/Specification - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cuu8/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cuu8/) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mlvwkzgmndqmsfcu28wm.png) - Change Log: - ### 124. [Dell G15, Ryzen 5 5600H (6c/12t), RTX 3050 65W TDP?, 8 GB (1x), 512 GB SSD,120 hz FHD 250 nits](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/332/dell-g15-ryzen-5-5600h-6c12t-rtx-3050-65w-tdp-8-gb-1x-512-gb-ssd120-hz-fhd-250-nits) Item ID: `332` - Price: $949.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $825.00 - Value vs Market: $-124.99 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: A decent budget gaming laptop. But must add a second stick of RAM to get better performance. Decent frame rates Borderlands 3 medium settings 65 fps (1x8GB) or 85 fps (2 x 8GB). Has two USB 2.0 ports. USBC works with Display port Alt mode. - Cinbench Score: 3,656 - Cinbench Rank: 65.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 5,288 - Timespy Rank: 40.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.39 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy and borderlands 3 in feedback section : https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-g15-15-6-fhd-gaming-laptop-amd-ryzen-5-8gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3050-graphics-512gb-ssd-phantom-grey-with-speckles/6461723.p?skuId=6461723 - Other Notes: A decent budget gaming laptop with about 4 hours of use at max brightness. Performance held back by the single channel RAM so make sure to add a second stick. 120 Hz panel is a bit washed out , its probably only about 250 nits but you get a solid 6 core CPU - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1c98b/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1c98b/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/fyyth2cbbkopcxmho0tk.png) - Change Log: - ### 125. [Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, Ryzen 5 5600H, RTX 3050, 8 GB Ram, 256 GB SSD, QHD 165 hz 16:10 500 nits](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/193/lenovo-legion-5-pro-ryzen-5-5600h-rtx-3050-8-gb-ram-256-gb-ssd-qhd-165-hz-1610-500-nits) Item ID: `193` - Price: $1,039.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,000.00 - Value vs Market: $-39.99 - Worth Buying: -1 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Terrible GPU/SSD/RAM for the price, but decent build quality and great display. I would recommend this laptop with a different config/price. Needs at least a RTX 3060 ideally, unless the price is under $1000. - Cinbench Score: 3,746 - Cinbench Rank: 66.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 4,800 - Timespy Rank: 36.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 16.00 - Weight: 5.40 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://www.techspot.com/\](https://www.techspot.com/review/2253-amd-ryzen-5600h/) > > Timespy: \[https://www.google.com/\](https://www.google.com/search?q=+%22RTX+3050%22+timespy&client=firefox-b-1-d&sxsrf=ALeKk01esoqlF8Gi3nqcdi9pziQvUIgDzA%3A1626739119556&ei=rxH2YIyvIdfb-wTU2YjwDA&oq=+%22RTX+3050%22+timespy&gs\_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBAgjECc6BwgAEEcQsANKBAhBGABQ2FlYqlpgyl1oAXABeACAAUuIAdoBkgEBM5gBAKABAaoBB2d3cy13aXrIAQjAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz&ved=0ahUKEwjMwvO6q\_DxAhXX7Z4KHdQsAs4Q4dUDCA0&uact=5) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: [https://lenovo.vzew.net/GjnBA9](https://lenovo.vzew.net/GjnBA9) - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/nsrpqbwexujua4on1abu.png) - Change Log: - ### 126. [MSI Pulse GL66, i7-11800H, RTX 3050 TI 60W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB HD, 512 GB SSD, 144hz FHD 72% sRGB](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/194/msi-pulse-gl66-i7-11800h-rtx-3050-ti-60w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-hd-512-gb-ssd-144hz-fhd-72-srgb) Item ID: `194` - Price: $1,079.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,150.00 - Value vs Market: $71.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: -1 - Quality Rating: 7.00 - Mini Review: Weak GPU makes me not want to recommend this laptop generally speaking, but the CPU is good and the display is decent. Great storage options on a budget if you need to store a lot of files. Only select this model for those reasons, otherwise there are better choices on the market. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 6,000 - Timespy Rank: 46.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.63 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Performance-Review-Nvidia-GeForce-RTX-3050-Ti-Laptop-GPU.539010.0.html) - Other Notes: TDP: https://www.msi.com/Laptop/Pulse-GL66-11UX/Specification - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834155857%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptop-\_-34-155-857-\_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834155857%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptop-_-34-155-857-_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1d241/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1d241/) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mlvwkzgmndqmsfcu28wm.png) - Change Log: - ### 127. [MSI GF65, i7-10750H, RTX 3060 75W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/190/msi-gf65-i7-10750h-rtx-3060-75w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `190` - Price: $1,099.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,000.00 - Value vs Market: $-99.00 - Worth Buying: -1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: -2 - Quality Rating: 7.00 - Mini Review: Decent CPU, great GPU, but the GPU has lower power limit, limiting it's performance. Decent build quality, but don't expect super premium. Keyboard and trackpad are solid, but the display is not super bright, though it is 144 hz. It's an okay deal and many people will be happy with this laptop, but there are better overall laptops around this price point (Legion 5, Omen 15z, Asus TUF A15, Aorus 15P), so generally I'd recommend those other laptops instead. NOTE: this model probably only has 1 RAM stick which will impact performance - Cinbench Score: 2,673 - Cinbench Rank: 47.7% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 7,268 - Timespy Rank: 55.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.10 - Detailed Review: [https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html) - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html) > > Timespy: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html) - Other Notes: Confirmed Max-Q by MSI spec sheet. Actual TDP for GPU/CPU unclear. This is available for $300 cheaper from Bestbuy when I added it, with 6 cores vs 4 cores. 8 GB ram vs 16 GB ram. - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3jGuFkw](https://amzn.to/3jGuFkw) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gf-series-gf65-thin-10ue-071-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155716](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gf-series-gf65-thin-10ue-071-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155716) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/lz1mcev3mrmv2pg9577o.png) - Change Log: - ### 128. [Dell G15, Ryzen 7 5800H (8c/16t), RTX 3050Ti, 8GB (1x8?), 512 GB SSD,120 hz FHD 250 nits](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/347/dell-g15-ryzen-7-5800h-8c16t-rtx-3050ti-8gb-1x8-512-gb-ssd120-hz-fhd-250-nits) Item ID: `347` - Price: $1,149.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $950.00 - Value vs Market: $-199.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: 7.50 - Mini Review: This laptop features 8 Core CPU, which is its strongest feature, 120hz display, decent 512 GB SSD, and an RTX 3050Ti 90w which is at the high end range for that GPU. Fan noise at load is about 48db which is pretty low. Battery life is good at 8 hours. But the screen is below average. Might only come with one memory DIMM but there are two slots - Cinbench Score: 4,588 - Cinbench Rank: 81.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 5,751 - Timespy Rank: 44.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.36 - Detailed Review: [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-G15-5515-Ryzen-Edition-review-An-affordable-FHD-gaming-laptop.572915.0.html](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-G15-5515-Ryzen-Edition-review-An-affordable-FHD-gaming-laptop.572915.0.html) - Benchmark Sources: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-G15-5515-Ryzen-Edition-review-An-affordable-FHD-gaming-laptop.572915.0.html - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1ckkq/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1ckkq/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/otlkyfzmaj0qqqzbtjxv.png) - Change Log: - ### 129. [MSI GF66 Katana, i7-11800H (8c/16t), RTX 3050Ti Up to 60W, 16GB, 1TB SSD, FHD 144 Hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/391/msi-gf66-katana-i7-11800h-8c16t-rtx-3050ti-up-to-60w-16gb-1tb-ssd-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `391` - Price: $1,199.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,050.00 - Value vs Market: $-149.00 - Worth Buying: -1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 7.00 - Mini Review: > The MSI GF66 Katana is a budget oriented gaming laptop and if you can find it at under $1000 it is potentially worth buying, though I think there are probably better options on the market if you can find them. It does come with dual channel RAM and an 8 core CPU which you find on laptops at a much higher price point (although it seems to have lower power limit). The RTX 3050Ti is only a max 60w and the battery is only 53wh. Also it only has one m.2 slot  > > Keylighting is Red and the 144Hz panel only has 45% NTSC so its not ideal for content creation. > > The display hinges are not very stiff. > > USB C doesn't support mDP so you have one video out via the HDMI (4k@60hz). > > It also fails the DPC latency test. - Cinbench Score: 3,306 - Cinbench Rank: 59.0% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 5,240 - Timespy Rank: 40.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.63 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Timespy: https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-3050-Ti-Laptop-GPU-Benchmarks-and-Specs.527430.0.html > > Cinebench R20: https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-Katana-GF66-11UG-review-A-gaming-laptop-with-wasted-potential.561019.0.html - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834156033%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptops%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptops-\_-34-156-033-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834156033%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptops%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptops-_-34-156-033-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://www.microcenter.com/product/637468/msi-katana-gf66-11ud-002-156-gaming-laptop-computer-platinum-collection-black](https://www.microcenter.com/product/637468/msi-katana-gf66-11ud-002-156-gaming-laptop-computer-platinum-collection-black) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xrjvd5xxplgxfhxpa546.png) - Change Log: - ### 130. [MSI Sword 15, i7-11800H, RTX 3050 TI, 8 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/182/msi-sword-15-i7-11800h-rtx-3050-ti-8-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144hz) Item ID: `182` - Price: $1,199.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,000.00 - Value vs Market: $-199.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: Great CPU for the money, though I don't know what power the CPU can run at in this chassis. I wish this had a RTX 3060 so I could highly recommend this laptop. As it is, I'd only recommend it for super casual gamers that don't need high end GPU performance and instead want to focuse their budget on CPU performance. Then it is an "okay deal". I would generally recommend to only buy this when it goes on sale. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 6,000 - Timespy Rank: 46.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: - - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.63 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) > > Timespy: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Performance-Review-Nvidia-GeForce-RTX-3050-Ti-Laptop-GPU.539010.0.html) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/17ytj/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/17ytj/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/fvffgpzefxqsvevshgqm.png) - Change Log: - ### 131. [MSI Crosshair 15, i7-11800H, RTX 3060 85W, 16 GB Ram, 1TB SSD, 144 hz FHD 72% NTSC](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/393/msi-crosshair-15-i7-11800h-rtx-3060-85w-16-gb-ram-1tb-ssd-144-hz-fhd-72-ntsc) Item ID: `393` - Price: $1,299.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,200.00 - Value vs Market: $-99.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: -1 - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: A great CPU and solid display, with the primary problem being the lower TDP RTX 3060 and higher price tag. Decent option, but I think there are better buys out there. Perhaps pick this one up if it goes on sale. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 7,268 - Timespy Rank: 55.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.96 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html) - Other Notes: TDP found here: https://www.msi.com/Laptop/Crosshair-17-A11UX/Specification - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1dgpn/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1dgpn/) - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/dd9osmetdpteuvoe9lsb.png) - Change Log: changed category from discount to bad ### 132. [Asus TUF A17, Ryzen 7 5800H (8c/16t) 45-65W, RTX 3050Ti 60-75W, 16 GB, 512GB SSD, FHD 144 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/339/asus-tuf-a17-ryzen-7-5800h-8c16t-45-65w-rtx-3050ti-60-75w-16-gb-512gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `339` - Price: $1,299.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $925.00 - Value vs Market: $-374.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: The feedback from users is generally positive. Many use it for coding because of its 17.3" screen and its 8 core CPU and dedicated GPU help it in any 3D applications. It also suits someone looking for their first gaming machine. - Cinbench Score: 4,984 - Cinbench Rank: 89.0% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 5,591 - Timespy Rank: 43.0% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.73 - Detailed Review: [https://www.ultrabookreview.com/44226-asus-tuf-a15-fa506qr-2021-review/](https://www.ultrabookreview.com/44226-asus-tuf-a15-fa506qr-2021-review/) - Benchmark Sources: > Cinebench R20: https://laptopmedia.com/review/asus-tuf-a17-fa706-2021-review-rtx-3000-graphics-and-ryzen-5000-cpus-inside-a-budget-conscious-gaming-machine/ > > Timespy (assuming 75W  RTX 3050Ti) https://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-3050-Ti-Laptop-GPU-Benchmarks-and-Specs.527430.0.html - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cdf6/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cdf6/) - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://www.microcenter.com/product/633630/asus-tuf-gaming-a17-tuf706qe-ms74-173-laptop-computer-platinum-collection-gray](https://www.microcenter.com/product/633630/asus-tuf-gaming-a17-tuf706qe-ms74-173-laptop-computer-platinum-collection-gray) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/abp5ajmwi8bujidfeddb.png) - Change Log: - ### 133. [MSI Crosshair 17, i7-11800H, RTX 3050 60W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 144 hz FHD 72% NTSC](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/195/msi-crosshair-17-i7-11800h-rtx-3050-60w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-144-hz-fhd-72-ntsc) Item ID: `195` - Price: $1,305.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,150.00 - Value vs Market: $-155.00 - Worth Buying: -2 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: -1 - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: Weak GPU makes me not want to recommend this laptop generally speaking, but the CPU is good and the display is decent. There are better choices on the market. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 4,800 - Timespy Rank: 36.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.07 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/GeForce-RTX-3050-Mobile-vs-NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-3080\_10592\_10487.247598.0.html) - Other Notes: TDP found here: https://www.msi.com/Laptop/Crosshair-17-A11UX/Specification - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834155890%3FDescription%3D11800H%26cm\_re%3D11800H-\_-34-155-890-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834155890%3FDescription%3D11800H%26cm_re%3D11800H-_-34-155-890-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wyulev78dahici3oofde.png) - Change Log: - ### 134. [Acer Predator Helios 300, i7-10750H, RTX 3060 100W?, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 144hz FHD 3ms Response](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/199/acer-predator-helios-300-i7-10750h-rtx-3060-100w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-144hz-fhd-3ms-response) Item ID: `199` - Price: $1,349.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,175.00 - Value vs Market: $-174.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 8.50 - Mini Review: Solid GPU, but only six core CPU for the money makes it a bit less attractive to me when compared to most. Not a bad buy, but not particularly great either. - Cinbench Score: 3,098 - Cinbench Rank: 55.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,200 - Timespy Rank: 63.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: - - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Acer-Predator-Helios-300-PH315-53-in-review-Fast-gaming-machine-with-extra-performance.501561.0.html) - Other Notes: Estimated Timespy based on other 100W laptops. Cinebench R20 was found here: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Acer-Predator-Helios-300-PH315-53-in-review-Fast-gaming-machine-with-extra-performance.501561.0.html#toc-performance-predator-with-automatic-gpu-overclocking - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3v5nFmz](https://amzn.to/3v5nFmz) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/nt5tiitfnzlrwzs2mtwv.png) - Change Log: - ### 135. [Eluktronics RP-15/17, Ryzen 7 4800H, RTX 3060 90-130W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, QHD 165 hz 100% sRGB](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/203/eluktronics-rp-1517-ryzen-7-4800h-rtx-3060-90-130w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-qhd-165-hz-100-srgb) Item ID: `203` - Price: $1,399.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,300.00 - Value vs Market: $-99.00 - Worth Buying: -1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: Outdated CPU makes this tough to recommend. Great QHD 165 hz display. Good GPU. I would primarily recommend this only if its on sale. - Cinbench Score: 4,549 - Cinbench Rank: 81.2% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,710 - Timespy Rank: 67.0% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: [https://www.ultrabookreview.com/44196-asus-tuf-dash-f15-fp516qr-review/](https://www.ultrabookreview.com/44196-asus-tuf-dash-f15-fp516qr-review/) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.youtube.com/\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abv0MBITX\_Y) | Timespy: \[ https://www.youtube.com/\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abv0MBITX\_Y) - Other Notes: TDP values taken from Eluktronics website. Timespy/Cinebench R20: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abv0MBITX\_Y - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://www.eluktronics.com/geforce-rtx-30-series](https://www.eluktronics.com/geforce-rtx-30-series) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/g6ol0lp0atfm6digxjsx.png) - Change Log: - ### 136. [MSI Stealth 15M, i7-11375H (4c/8t), RTX 3060 65W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 144 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/217/msi-stealth-15m-i7-11375h-4c8t-rtx-3060-65w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `217` - Price: $1,399.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,275.00 - Value vs Market: $-124.00 - Worth Buying: -1 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: Weak 4 core CPU and low TDP RTX 3060 makes it hard to recommend at this price point. I would not recommend this unless it was on sale. - Cinbench Score: 2,667 - Cinbench Rank: 47.6% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 6,800 - Timespy Rank: 52.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 3.73 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: Confirmed Max-Q by MSI spec sheet. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/145q1/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/145q1/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1caoe/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1caoe/) - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/s57npmbmq6iodd63idty.png) - Change Log: - ### 137. [MSI Crosshair 17, i7-11800H, RTX 3050 TI 60W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 144 hz FHD 72% NTSC](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/204/msi-crosshair-17-i7-11800h-rtx-3050-ti-60w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-144-hz-fhd-72-ntsc) Item ID: `204` - Price: $1,399.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,100.00 - Value vs Market: $-299.00 - Worth Buying: -1 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: -1 - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: Great CPU. Weak GPU for the price. Only buy if the laptop is on sale. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 6,000 - Timespy Rank: 46.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.07 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Performance-Review-Nvidia-GeForce-RTX-3050-Ti-Laptop-GPU.539010.0.html) - Other Notes: TDP found here: https://www.msi.com/Laptop/Crosshair-17-A11UX/Specification - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834155889%3FDescription%3D11800H%26cm\_re%3D11800H-\_-34-155-889-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834155889%3FDescription%3D11800H%26cm_re%3D11800H-_-34-155-889-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/famdujrk1umkrm0rw086.png) - Change Log: - ### 138. [MSI Pulse GL66, i7-11800H, RTX 3070 (70-85W), 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 144hz FHD 72% sRGB](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/387/msi-pulse-gl66-i7-11800h-rtx-3070-70-85w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-144hz-fhd-72-srgb) Item ID: `387` - Price: $1,478.32 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,300.00 - Value vs Market: $-178.32 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: -1 - Quality Rating: 7.00 - Mini Review: Weak GPU power makes me not want to recommend this laptop generally speaking, but the CPU is good and the display is okay. I just think there are probably better options out there, unless this MSI Pulse is on a really great sale. This at least has great storage options on a budget if you need to store a lot of files. Only select this model for those reasons, otherwise there are better choices on the market. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 8,513 - Timespy Rank: 65.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.63 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Performance-Review-Nvidia-GeForce-RTX-3050-Ti-Laptop-GPU.539010.0.html) - Other Notes: TDP: https://www.msi.com/Laptop/Pulse-GL66-11UX/Specification - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3rT7Wrk](https://amzn.to/3rT7Wrk) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mlvwkzgmndqmsfcu28wm.png) - Change Log: sale over, changed to bad category ### 139. [Acer Predator Triton 300, i7-11375H, RTX 3060, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 144 hz 14", 0.7" Thin](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/201/acer-predator-triton-300-i7-11375h-rtx-3060-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-144-hz-14-07-thin) Item ID: `201` - Price: $1,499.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,275.00 - Value vs Market: $-224.00 - Worth Buying: -2 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: High price, only a 4 core CPU, small SSD, and a very low TDP RTX 3060 makes this a very weak choice compared to competition in this price segment. If this had a 8 core CPU and biggere SSD, it would at least be competitive. - Cinbench Score: 2,650 - Cinbench Rank: 47.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 6,800 - Timespy Rank: 52.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: - - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: Cinebench/Timespy estimates based on Asus TUF Dash F15 and Zephyrus G14 performancel. I could not find good benchmarks. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/15x0d/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/15x0d/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xuiuacpgsx4507nxrzsw.png) - Change Log: - ### 140. [MSI Stealth 15M (White), i7-11375 (4 cores), RTX 3060 65W?, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/216/msi-stealth-15m-white-i7-11375-4-cores-rtx-3060-65w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `216` - Price: $1,499.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,275.00 - Value vs Market: $-224.00 - Worth Buying: -1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: Weak 4 core CPU and low TDP RTX 3060 makes it hard to recommend at this price point. I would not recommend this unless it was on sale. - Cinbench Score: 2,660 - Cinbench Rank: 47.5% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 6,800 - Timespy Rank: 52.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 3.73 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: Confirmed Max-Q by MSI spec sheet. Estimated Timespy and Cinebench based on similar laptops. Could not find accurate numbers. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://bit.ly/39sUXBU](https://bit.ly/39sUXBU) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ph8vkpq4f40y9bzul5l6.png) - Change Log: - ### 141. [Razer Blade Stealth 13 i7-1165G7 (4c/8t) 28w,GTX 1650 Ti 35W,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, FHD 120Hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/344/razer-blade-stealth-13-i7-1165g7-4c8t-28wgtx-1650-ti-35w16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-fhd-120hz) Item ID: `344` - Price: $1,499.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,100.00 - Value vs Market: $-399.99 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.75 - Mini Review: Good to see a 120Hz panel in a 13" laptop. Response time GTG is 57.5ms so not very fast. Its an ideal laptop if you want a very portable machine that can game comfortably at 1080p medium to high settings. The tiger Lake CPU is 28w still performs faster than the 45w i5 9300H yet gives good battery life of 9 hours surfing the web. You can use the TB4 port to connect an eGPU. - Cinbench Score: 2,025 - Cinbench Rank: 36.2% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 3,276 - Timespy Rank: 25.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 13.30 - Weight: 3.07 - Detailed Review: [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Razer-Blade-Stealth-Tiger-Lake-GTX-1650-Ti-Max-Q-Laptop-Review-A-Small-Step-Forward.499906.0.html](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Razer-Blade-Stealth-Tiger-Lake-GTX-1650-Ti-Max-Q-Laptop-Review-A-Small-Step-Forward.499906.0.html) - Benchmark Sources: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Razer-Blade-Stealth-Tiger-Lake-GTX-1650-Ti-Max-Q-Laptop-Review-A-Small-Step-Forward.499906.0.html - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cdfe/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cdfe/) - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/adkmkvd5np68zyzljpk8.png) - Change Log: - ### 142. [Lenovo Legion Slim 7, Ryzen 9 5900HX (8c/16t), RTX 3050Ti 80-95W, 16GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, 4K 500 Nit 60Hz 100% Adobe](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/333/lenovo-legion-slim-7-ryzen-9-5900hx-8c16t-rtx-3050ti-80-95w-16gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-4k-500-nit-60hz-100-adobe) Item ID: `333` - Price: $1,549.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,500.00 - Value vs Market: $-49.99 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 8.75 - Mini Review: The Legion 7 slim 7 with the UHD 4k panel is perfect for content creators who want to have a dedicated GPU to accelerate their software and do 1080p gaming at medium to high settings. It comes with 2 x m.2 slots so has plenty of storage, and the 3050Ti is a full power max 95w with a boost clock 1485/1695 Mhz but only 4GB of vRAM so 1080p gaming is more suitable. The 15.6" panel has an anti-glare coating. The keyboard is backlit white and can be charged via USB-C up to 100w. It has a total of 2 x USB C 3.2 Gen 2 with 100w power deliver and DP 1.4 which can be used to attach two external displays up to 5120 x 2160 60Hz. There is no HDMI port but it does have an SD card reader that sticks out 15mm with read speeds of 85MB/s.  It has one memory DIMM slot that is probably open, with 16GB soldered on so its likely to be single channel. Add a second stick for better performance. Panel has a 31.6 ms grey to grey response time. Battery life is about 7 hours at 150 nits. The laptop has a mux switch so can be switched between Hybrid and dGPU mode - Cinbench Score: 5,223 - Cinbench Rank: 93.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 5,751 - Timespy Rank: 44.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.18 - Detailed Review: [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-Legion-S7-15ACH6-in-review-4K-gaming-laptop-with-good-battery-life.576861.0.html](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-Legion-S7-15ACH6-in-review-4K-gaming-laptop-with-good-battery-life.576861.0.html) - Benchmark Sources: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-Legion-S7-15ACH6-in-review-4K-gaming-laptop-with-good-battery-life.576861.0.html - Other Notes: Best buy comments section has some useful replies from Lenovo - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1c9np/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1c9np/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vdxbghhd1p2iepaqr78z.png) - Change Log: - ### 143. [Legion Slim 7, Ryzen 9 5900HX, RTX 3050 TI, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, 4K IPS](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/229/legion-slim-7-ryzen-9-5900hx-rtx-3050-ti-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-4k-ips) Item ID: `229` - Price: $1,699.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,500.00 - Value vs Market: $-199.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: The Legion Slim 7 is a nice laptop, but I would not recommend this configuration because of the weaker 3050 TI at this price point unless you desperately need a 4K display. See this config instead: https://go.magik.ly/ml/188ni/ - Cinbench Score: 4,900 - Cinbench Rank: 87.5% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 6,110 - Timespy Rank: 47.0% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: - - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/om5idn/review\_of\_legion\_slim\_7\_full\_review\_in\_comments/) | Timespy: \[ https://www.ultrabookreview.com/\](https://www.ultrabookreview.com/48410-lenovo-legion-5-review-2/) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/19fvx/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/19fvx/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/o29wfhn0sr81iadtaaej.png) - Change Log: - ### 144. [Alienware M15 R6, i5-11400H (6c/12t), RTX 3060, 8 GB Ram (1x?), 512 GB SSD, FHD 165 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/352/alienware-m15-r6-i5-11400h-6c12t-rtx-3060-8-gb-ram-1x-512-gb-ssd-fhd-165-hz) Item ID: `352` - Price: $1,729.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,375.00 - Value vs Market: $-354.99 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Intel version of the Alienware M15 R5. Very portable, high quality machine, but just keep in mind that you'll probably want a RAM upgrade for this to reach full performance potential. Good bang for the buck if you can find it on sale, especially if you love RGB. - Cinbench Score: - - Cinbench Rank: - - Estimate or Real (field 7): - - Timespy GPU: - - Timespy Rank: - - Estimate or Real (field 10): - - Display Connection: - - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1csmw/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1csmw/) - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: - - Change Log: - ### 145. [Razer Blade 15 Base, i7-11800H 35-45W, RTX 3060 up to 95W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/240/razer-blade-15-base-i7-11800h-35-45w-rtx-3060-up-to-95w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz) Item ID: `240` - Price: $1,799.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,700.00 - Value vs Market: $-99.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: > Premium build quality is the main reason to buy this, but at this price I find it hard to recommend this laptop when there are so many other great options on the market, sometimes for quite a bit less money. > > More config options available in store link - Cinbench Score: 4,706 - Cinbench Rank: 84.0% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 7,897 - Timespy Rank: 60.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Razer-Blade-15-Advanced-Model-11th-Gen-Intel-2021-Review-Small-Changes-Big-CPU-Gains.548802.0.html) | Timespy: \[ https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Razer-Blade-15-Base-Model-Laptop-Review-95-W-GeForce-RTX-3060-Holds-Up-Well.527245.0.html) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://www.razer.com/shop/pc/gaming-laptops?query=:newest:category:system-laptops:system-display:15%2Binch:system-graphics:GeForce%2BRTX%2B3060:system-graphics:GeForce%2BRTX%2B3070:system-graphics:GeForce%2BRTX%2B3080](https://www.razer.com/shop/pc/gaming-laptops?query=:newest:category:system-laptops:system-display:15%2Binch:system-graphics:GeForce%2BRTX%2B3060:system-graphics:GeForce%2BRTX%2B3070:system-graphics:GeForce%2BRTX%2B3080) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qr5hs8nqgi4j1knxojse.png) - Change Log: - ### 146. [Alienware M17 R4, i7-10870H, RTX 3060 Max-P, 16 GB Ram, 256 GB SSD, 144 hz FHD 100% sRGB](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/236/alienware-m17-r4-i7-10870h-rtx-3060-max-p-16-gb-ram-256-gb-ssd-144-hz-fhd-100-srgb) Item ID: `236` - Price: $1,940.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,700.00 - Value vs Market: $-240.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Excellent GPU TDP makes this premium Alienware M17 R4 attractive, but CPU temps run hot. If you configure it with Advanced Optimius, it'll be a great E-Sports gaming laptop. The tricky part is Intel 11th gen is out, so hard tor recommend this laptop unless you can snag it wihen it is on a heavy discount. - Cinbench Score: 4,138 - Cinbench Rank: 73.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,800 - Timespy Rank: 67.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Direct - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: If the display chosen is 300hz or more, then it will be direct conneciton to the display for maximum performance, but no GPU switching for better battery life. If you get a 144hz or 4K panel, it will come with Optimus or Advanced Optimus (if it comes with Advanced Optimus, it will state it has Advanced Optimus). TDP Confirmed by Alienware marketing team. Cinebench R20 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwx6EUsEXYs - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/168jb/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/168jb/) - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/khvkirkk3qhitpw034b4.png) - Change Log: - ### 147. [OriginPC Evo 17-S, i7-11800H, RTX 3070, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144hz (more options in link)](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/272/originpc-evo-17-s-i7-11800h-rtx-3070-16-gb-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144hz-more-options-in-link) Item ID: `272` - Price: $2,169.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,900.00 - Value vs Market: $-269.00 - Worth Buying: -1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 7.00 - Mini Review: A solid all around machine based on a Clevo chasis like the RP17 from Eluktronics. It is not a bad laptop, but I would say it is far from the best option available right now. The price is too high for the specs and lack of premium features compared to what Asus, Lenovo, and Alienware are offering currently. Only buy if it goes on sale. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 9,400 - Timespy Rank: 72.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: Marketing on website indicate Max-Q design for 3080 model at least. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qlnw04bvhiylqezz3ufc.png) - Change Log: - ### 148. [Asus Zephyrus S17, i7-11800H, RTX 3060 115-130W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, QHD 165 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/265/asus-zephyrus-s17-i7-11800h-rtx-3060-115-130w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-qhd-165-hz) Item ID: `265` - Price: $2,199.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,975.00 - Value vs Market: $-224.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The Zephyrus S17 is arguably one of the best 17" gaming on the market, but a RTX 3060 for $2200 is not a great deal. The increased airflow from the prop up keyboard hinge provides for improved thermals. Overall, I can highly recommend this laptop if money is not a factor--but stock and availablity is limited. - Cinbench Score: 4,900 - Cinbench Rank: 87.5% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 8,800 - Timespy Rank: 67.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: - - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/18vlk/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/18vlk/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://store.asus.com/us/item/202107AM140000011/A47070-ASUS-ROG-Zephyrus-S17-%282021%29-Gaming-Laptop%2C-17.3%E2%80%9D-165Hz-QHD-Display%2C-NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-3080%2C-Intel-Core-i9-11900H%2C-32GB-DDR4%2C-2TB-SSD%2C-Per-Key-RGB-Keyboard%2C-Thunderbolt-4%2C-Windows-10%2C-GX703HS-XB98](https://store.asus.com/us/item/202107AM140000011/A47070-ASUS-ROG-Zephyrus-S17-%282021%29-Gaming-Laptop%2C-17.3%E2%80%9D-165Hz-QHD-Display%2C-NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-3080%2C-Intel-Core-i9-11900H%2C-32GB-DDR4%2C-2TB-SSD%2C-Per-Key-RGB-Keyboard%2C-Thunderbolt-4%2C-Windows-10%2C-GX703HS-XB98) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/t9almjjrxd62alf7p732.png) - Change Log: - ### 149. [Gigabyte Areo 15 (OLED), i7-10870H, RTX 3070 90-105W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, 4K OLED](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/271/gigabyte-areo-15-oled-i7-10870h-rtx-3070-90-105w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-4k-oled) Item ID: `271` - Price: $2,249.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,050.00 - Value vs Market: $-199.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Great CPU/GPU at a premium price makes this a good option if you must have a 4K OLED display, but otherwise I'd recommend other laptops over this one unless it goes on sale. This is especially true for the 10th Gen Intel version of this machine. - Cinbench Score: 3,543 - Cinbench Rank: 63.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 9,236 - Timespy Rank: 71.0% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.07 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Gigabyte-Aero-15-OLED-XC-laptop-review-4K-OLED-and-the-corresponding-performance.526440.0.html) | Timespy: \[ https://4youdaily.com/\](https://4youdaily.com/technology-and-it-market-news/review-gigabyte-aero-15-oled-xc-notebook-oled-rtx-3070/) - Other Notes: TDP for GPU unclear. It appears the 3080 version uses 90W, so likely similar. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ed0/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ed0/) - NewEgg: [https://bit.ly/3qcWm6h](https://bit.ly/3qcWm6h) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xuhyeaxdyua4ff4dtja5.png) - Change Log: - ### 150. [MSI GE76, i7-10870H, RTX 3070 130W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 300 hz w/ MUX](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/277/msi-ge76-i7-10870h-rtx-3070-130w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-300-hz-w-mux) Item ID: `277` - Price: $2,299.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,100.00 - Value vs Market: $-199.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The GE76 is MSI's most expensive, most powerful gaming laptop money can buy that will make many gamers very, very happy. It comes in a wide range of configurations. The RTX 3070 with i7 processors provide the best blend of bang for the buck, whiel the i9 + RTX 3080 versions cost the most, provide a small increase in performance. Overall, I think the i7 + RTX 3070 or 3080 is better choice unless you are after the most possible performance and money is not a factor. In general, I do prefer the Alienware X17 and Legion 7i. The GE76 has excellengt CPU performance udner a dual CPU/GPU load for gaming, while its biggest flaw is that they have only 2 heat pipes to the CPU, while the Alienware/Legion 7i has dedicated more shared heat pipes to the CPU allowing for better CPU only performance by comparison. See this video for a detailed comparsion: https://youtu.be/eBRN9iZYO\_c - Cinbench Score: 4,020 - Cinbench Rank: 71.8% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,804 - Timespy Rank: 83.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.40 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GE76-Raider-10UH-Laptop-Review-A-GeForce-RTX-3080-PC-You-Can-Actually-Buy.528875.0.html) | Timespy: \[ https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/lo21ue/msi\_gp66\_i710870h\_rtx\_3070\_32gb\_ram\_vs\_msi\_ge76/) - Other Notes: MSI confirms this as Non-Max-Q on specs sheet. TDP unclear. GE66 with RTX 3080 can boost up to 130W confirmed by reddit users: https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/l2w5os/all\_the\_leaked\_3000\_mobile\_series\_benchmarks/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/14vdc/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/14vdc/) - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/149cq/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/149cq/) - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/145vg/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/145vg/) - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/soxrzqyimmotczwcdrle.png) - Change Log: - ### 151. [MSI GS66, i7-10870H 60-65W, RTX 3070 78-95W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 300 hz w/ MUX](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/284/msi-gs66-i7-10870h-60-65w-rtx-3070-78-95w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-300-hz-w-mux) Item ID: `284` - Price: $2,299.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,100.00 - Value vs Market: $-199.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.25 - Mini Review: The GS66 is a portable E-Sports gaming machine that can do just about anything well and will make people looking for a portable 15" happy, but it lacks the TDP to reach peak performance vs thicker machines. The thing is its just not that much more portable than something like the GP66. If you're after high portablity, I recommend the Razer Blade 14 instead since it will be more portable and just as powerful if not more powerful. If you're after simialr size, but more performance go for the GP66/GE66, Legion 7i, Legion 7, or Scar 15 instead. I would only highly recommend the GS66 if you really crave a higly portable 15" and you manage to snag the GS66 when its on sale. - Cinbench Score: 3,435 - Cinbench Rank: 61.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 9,170 - Timespy Rank: 70.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.63 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/d9Z0PzYtsbs](https://youtu.be/d9Z0PzYtsbs) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/d9Z0PzYtsbs) | Timespy: \[ https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/d9Z0PzYtsbs) - Other Notes: Scores come from my review. - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3tFeCIn](https://amzn.to/3tFeCIn) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://bit.ly/3qdYsTx](https://bit.ly/3qdYsTx) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/145ve/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/145ve/) - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mtmrhmw6wwbnmiumfvdw.png) - Change Log: - ### 152. [Alienware M17 R4, i7-10870H, RTX 3070 125-140W, 16 GB Ram, 256 GB SSD, 144 hz 100% sRGB](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/270/alienware-m17-r4-i7-10870h-rtx-3070-125-140w-16-gb-ram-256-gb-ssd-144-hz-100-srgb) Item ID: `270` - Price: $2,349.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,150.00 - Value vs Market: $-199.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: > Premium chassis, cool RGB lights, and great CPU/GPU tuned for maximum performance that the hardware can pull--the result is a laptop that runs very hot, but also maintains peak performance. If you buy the 300 hz version, you will get bad battery life, but have a boost to performance, while the 144hz option only allows for Optimus, which will bottleneck your CPU bound game performance, but Optimus will allow for improved battery life. No mux switch to allow for flexablity. > > More config options available in store link. - Cinbench Score: 4,138 - Cinbench Rank: 73.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,887 - Timespy Rank: 83.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus, Direct Connection - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.youtube.com/\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwx6EUsEXYs) - Other Notes: If the display chosen is 300hz or more, then it will be direct conneciton to the display for maximum performance, but no GPU switching for better battery life. If you get a 144hz or 4K panel, it will come with Optimus or Advanced Optimus (if it comes with Advanced Optimus, it will state it has Advanced Optimus). TDP Confirmed by Alienware marketing team. Timespy here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Alienware/comments/m8z5tt/m15\_r4\_i710870h\_rtx\_3070\_fire\_strike\_and\_time\_spy/ Cinebench R20 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwx6EUsEXYs - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/15e4u/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/15e4u/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/dxa4zicxjv37ptvdayht.png) - Change Log: - ### 153. [Razer Blade 17, i7-11800H 45-65W, RTX 3060 110-125W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, QHD 165 hz 100% sRGB](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/282/razer-blade-17-i7-11800h-45-65w-rtx-3060-110-125w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-qhd-165-hz-100-srgb) Item ID: `282` - Price: $2,399.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,200.00 - Value vs Market: $-199.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The Razer Blade Pro 17 features stunning build qaulity, Windows Hello, and enough performance to play all the latest games. But the TDP is lower than most of the competition, even though Razer did increase it for 2021. This still keeps Razer in a position where you pay a premium cost for slightly less performance, but Razer is still arguably the best build quality out of all Windows laptops--if that's your focus and you are okay giving up some performance due to lower TDP, then the Razer Blade Pro 17 can still be a good choice that wil make a lot gamers very happy. - Cinbench Score: 4,600 - Cinbench Rank: 82.1% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 8,800 - Timespy Rank: 67.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: CPU and GPU TDP were taken directly from detailed information from Razer's marketing team through direct email communication. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://www.razer.com/shop/pc/gaming-laptops?query=:newest:category:system-laptops:system-display:17%2Binch:system-processor:11th%2BGen%2BIntel%C2%AE%2BCore%E2%84%A2%2Bi7](https://www.razer.com/shop/pc/gaming-laptops?query=:newest:category:system-laptops:system-display:17%2Binch:system-processor:11th%2BGen%2BIntel%C2%AE%2BCore%E2%84%A2%2Bi7) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/glgaahe5hgusddmrtfru.png) - Change Log: - ### 154. [Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED, i7-11800H, RTX 3080 105W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, 4K OLED 100% P3 400+ Nits](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/260/gigabyte-aero-15-oled-i7-11800h-rtx-3080-105w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-4k-oled-100-p3-400-nits) Item ID: `260` - Price: $2,499.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,300.00 - Value vs Market: $-199.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.25 - Mini Review: Great CPU/GPU at a premium price makes this a good option if you must have a 4K OLED display, but otherwise I'd recommend other laptops over this one unless it goes on sale. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 9,646 - Timespy Rank: 74.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.07 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Gigabyte-Aero-17-HDR-YC-Laptop-in-review-Debut-for-Nvidia-Ampere.517066.0.html) - Other Notes: Same TDP GPU for timespy comparison with Aorus 17G - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/17bxp/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/17bxp/) - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233444%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptop-\_-34-233-444-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233444%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptop-_-34-233-444-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/nujexkozelogtwxqm2xj.png) - Change Log: - ### 155. [Razer Blade Pro 17, i7-10875H, RTX 3070 95-105W, 16 GB, 1 TB SSD, 360 hz w/ MUX](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/295/razer-blade-pro-17-i7-10875h-rtx-3070-95-105w-16-gb-1-tb-ssd-360-hz-w-mux) Item ID: `295` - Price: $2,699.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,400.00 - Value vs Market: $-299.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 10.25 - Mini Review: The Razer Blade Pro 17 features stunning build qaulity, Windows Hello, and enough performance to play all the latest games. But the TDP is lower than most of the competition, even though Razer did increase it for 2021. This still keeps Razer in a position where you pay a premium cost for slightly less performance, but Razer is still arguably the best build quality out of all Windows laptops--if that's your focus and you are okay giving up some performance due to lower TDP, then the Razer Blade Pro 17 can still be a good choice that wil make a lot gamers very happy. This configuration with the RTX 3070, i7-108750H, and 360hz display will game really well, but it will be outperformed by other laptops of similar cost/size. I would typically recommend 11th Gen Intel unless you can get 10th gen on sale. - Cinbench Score: 3,599 - Cinbench Rank: 64.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 9,400 - Timespy Rank: 72.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \\\[https://youtu.be/\\\](https://youtu.be/Kkx2ZAR6oSA?t=606) - Other Notes: "All Razer Blades EXCEPT the Blade 15 with the 4K OLED display and the Blade 15 with the Full HD 144Hz refresh rate utilize a MUX." - Razer Marketing. TDP for GPU unclear. But historically Razer Blade systems have ran Max-Q GPUs around the 90W range. No guarantee that will be the same this year. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/152tw/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/152tw/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/kl1lifm9amqyvbl5eyjk.png) - Change Log: - ### 156. [Razer Blade 17, i7-11800H 45-65W, RTX 3070 110-130W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, QHD 240 hz 100% P3](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/301/razer-blade-17-i7-11800h-45-65w-rtx-3070-110-130w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-qhd-240-hz-100-p3) Item ID: `301` - Price: $2,799.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,400.00 - Value vs Market: $-399.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The Razer Blade Pro 17 features stunning build qaulity, Windows Hello, and enough performance to play all the latest games. But the TDP is lower than most of the competition, even though Razer did increase it for 2021. This still keeps Razer in a position where you pay a premium cost for slightly less performance, but Razer is still arguably the best build quality out of all Windows laptops--if that's your focus and you are okay giving up some performance due to lower TDP, then the Razer Blade Pro 17 can still be a good choice that wil make a lot gamers very happy. This config with the QHD 240hz is arguably the best 17" laptop display money can buy for a mix of gaming and media creation. - Cinbench Score: 4,600 - Cinbench Rank: 82.1% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 10,700 - Timespy Rank: 82.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: CPU and GPU TDP were taken directly from detailed information from Razer's marketing team through direct email communication. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://www.razer.com/shop/pc/gaming-laptops?query=:newest:category:system-laptops:system-display:17%2Binch:system-processor:11th%2BGen%2BIntel%C2%AE%2BCore%E2%84%A2%2Bi7](https://www.razer.com/shop/pc/gaming-laptops?query=:newest:category:system-laptops:system-display:17%2Binch:system-processor:11th%2BGen%2BIntel%C2%AE%2BCore%E2%84%A2%2Bi7) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/jv6rucngceua3dais0oh.png) - Change Log: - ### 157. [MSI GS66, i7-11800H, RTX 3080 80-95W?, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, QHD 240 hz 100% DCI-P3](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/304/msi-gs66-i7-11800h-rtx-3080-80-95w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-qhd-240-hz-100-dci-p3) Item ID: `304` - Price: $2,899.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,700.00 - Value vs Market: $-199.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: The GS66 is a portable E-Sports gaming machine that can do just about anything well and will make people looking for a portable 15" happy, but it lacks the TDP to reach peak performance vs thicker machines. The thing is its just not that much more portable than something like the GP66. If you're after high portablity, I recommend the Razer Blade 14 instead since it will be more portable and just as powerful if not more powerful. If you're after simialr size, but more performance go for the GP66/GE66, Legion 7i, Legion 7, or Scar 15 instead. I would only highly recommend the GS66 if you really crave a higly portable 15" and you manage to snag the GS66 when its on sale. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 10,100 - Timespy Rank: 77.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: - - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.63 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \\\[https://youtu.be/\\\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gs-series-gs66-stealth-11uh-021-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155873%3FDescription%3D11800H%26cm\_re%3D11800H-\_-34-155-873-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gs-series-gs66-stealth-11uh-021-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155873%3FDescription%3D11800H%26cm_re%3D11800H-_-34-155-873-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vanszlwdva7uufdn3nr5.png) - Change Log: - ### 158. [MSI GS66 Stealth, i7-10870H, RTX 3080 Max-Q, 16 GB Ram, 2 TB SSD, FHD 300 hz w/ MUX](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/305/msi-gs66-stealth-i7-10870h-rtx-3080-max-q-16-gb-ram-2-tb-ssd-fhd-300-hz-w-mux) Item ID: `305` - Price: $2,999.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,400.00 - Value vs Market: $-599.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: The GS66 is a portable E-Sports gaming machine that can do just about anything well and will make people looking for a portable 15" happy, but it lacks the TDP to reach peak performance vs thicker machines. The thing is its just not that much more portable than something like the GP66. If you're after high portablity, I recommend the Razer Blade 14 instead since it will be more portable and just as powerful if not more powerful. If you're after simialr size, but more performance go for the GP66/GE66, Legion 7i, Legion 7, or Scar 15 instead. I would only highly recommend the GS66 if you really crave a higly portable 15" and you manage to snag the GS66 when its on sale. - Cinbench Score: 3,435 - Cinbench Rank: 61.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,100 - Timespy Rank: 77.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.63 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinebench: \\\[https://youtu.be/\\\](https://youtu.be/d9Z0PzYtsbs) - Other Notes: Confirmed Max-Q by MSI. Actual TDP unclear - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3nS4mbx](https://amzn.to/3nS4mbx) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/149ct/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/149ct/) - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/nmadcxyheabtiloqo4z8.png) - Change Log: - ### 159. [MSI GS76, i7-11800H 60-80W, RTX 3080 80-95W 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 360 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/309/msi-gs76-i7-11800h-60-80w-rtx-3080-80-95w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-360-hz) Item ID: `309` - Price: $3,099.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,750.00 - Value vs Market: $-349.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: Thinner and more portable 17" gaming laptop with lower TDP on the CPU/GPU. I would higly recommend buying the QHD 240 hz display option version if you do decide to buy the GS76. Overall, I wish they had simply made this laptop slightly thicker/heavier and included better cooling with higher TDP. As it is now, I feel like the Legion 7i blows this laptop out of the water in terms of portablity and performance at the same time, while having a better QHD display. Not to mention the other laptops that are slighlty thicker and also have higher TDP. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: - - Timespy Rank: - - Estimate or Real (field 10): NA - Display Connection: - - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.40 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \\\[https://youtu.be/\\\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gs-series-gs76-stealth-11uh-029-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155871%3FDescription%3D11800H%26cm\_re%3D11800H-\_-34-155-871-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gs-series-gs76-stealth-11uh-029-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155871%3FDescription%3D11800H%26cm_re%3D11800H-_-34-155-871-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/s9ibxqkyafjwcugm7fgl.png) - Change Log: - ### 160. [Razer Blade 15 Adv, i7-11800H 45-65W, RTX 3080 95-105W, 32 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, QHD 240 hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/308/razer-blade-15-adv-i7-11800h-45-65w-rtx-3080-95-105w-32-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-qhd-240-hz) Item ID: `308` - Price: $3,099.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,700.00 - Value vs Market: $-399.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: > The 2021 Razer Blade 15 with the Intel 11th gen is step up compared to previous generation, but the lower TDP still holds this laptop back when compared with slightly thicker machines. That said, this machine competes well against similarly sized laptops like the GS66, but falls behind when compared with the Scar 15, Legion 7/7i, and GP66/GE66. Overall, I'd only recommend this laptop when it is on sale or if you simply must have the build quality Razer is known for. > > More config options available in store link. - Cinbench Score: 4,706 - Cinbench Rank: 84.0% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,250 - Timespy Rank: 78.8% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \\\[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\\\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Razer-Blade-15-Advanced-Model-11th-Gen-Intel-2021-Review-Small-Changes-Big-CPU-Gains.548802.0.html) | Timespy: \\\[ https://www.notebookcheck.net/\\\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Razer-Blade-15-Advanced-Model-11th-Gen-Intel-2021-Review-Small-Changes-Big-CPU-Gains.548802.0.html) - Other Notes: FHD 360 hz, QHD q65 hz have MUX. QHD 240hz has Advanced Optimus. 4K Oled just uses Optimus only. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://www.razer.com/shop/pc/gaming-laptops?query=:newest:category:system-laptops:system-display:15%2Binch:system-graphics:GeForce%2BRTX%2B3060:system-graphics:GeForce%2BRTX%2B3070:system-graphics:GeForce%2BRTX%2B3080](https://www.razer.com/shop/pc/gaming-laptops?query=:newest:category:system-laptops:system-display:15%2Binch:system-graphics:GeForce%2BRTX%2B3060:system-graphics:GeForce%2BRTX%2B3070:system-graphics:GeForce%2BRTX%2B3080) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bgedekakepw6boay6gsw.png) - Change Log: - ### 161. [Gigabyte Aero 17, i9-11980HK, RTX 3080 105W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD + 512 GB SSD, 4K 100% AdobeRGB 400+ nits IPS](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/319/gigabyte-aero-17-i9-11980hk-rtx-3080-105w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd--512-gb-ssd-4k-100-adobergb-400-nits-ips) Item ID: `319` - Price: $3,699.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $3,000.00 - Value vs Market: $-699.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 9.25 - Mini Review: Great CPU/GPU in a low TDP package that limits the laptop's potential vs similarly spec'd laptops with higher TDP. If you must have a 4K OLED display, this is one of the machines you can get with OLED, but otherwise I'd recommend other laptops that have higher TDP. I'd only recommend buying this on a big sale given its current retail price is so much more expensive vs the competition that has better performance. If you need 17" with a high quality 4K display, this one will get the job done, though at a steep cost that I find hard to justify. - Cinbench Score: - - Cinbench Rank: - - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 9,646 - Timespy Rank: 74.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.50 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Gigabyte-Aero-17-HDR-YC-Laptop-in-review-Debut-for-Nvidia-Ampere.517066.0.html) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233447%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptop-\_-34-233-447-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233447%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptop-_-34-233-447-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ufsy5s2kimtwcdrrvwjc.png) - Change Log: - ### 162. [Alienware X15 R1, i9-11900H, RTX 3080 90-110W, 32 GB Ram, 2 TB SSD, QHD 240hz G-Sync, Adv. Optimus](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/314/alienware-x15-r1-i9-11900h-rtx-3080-90-110w-32-gb-ram-2-tb-ssd-qhd-240hz-g-sync-adv-optimus) Item ID: `314` - Price: $3,880.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $3,200.00 - Value vs Market: $-680.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: Thin meets heavy in this premium, moderately high performance, mostly portable, super stylish monster--the Alienware X15 R1. I personally find this laptop hard to recommend when you can buy laptops that are almost as thin, but weight noticeably less and provide just as much if not more performance. - Cinbench Score: - - Cinbench Rank: - - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,700 - Timespy Rank: 82.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Adv Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: Estimated Timespy score based on similar TDP Aorus 15G at 105W getting 10650 approximately. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/pk6dyxwpezxbvgchu9jy.png) - Change Log: - ### 163. [Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED, i9-11980HK, RTX 3080 90-105W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD + 512 GB SSD, 4K OLED 100% P3](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/316/gigabyte-aero-15-oled-i9-11980hk-rtx-3080-90-105w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd--512-gb-ssd-4k-oled-100-p3) Item ID: `316` - Price: $4,056.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $3,000.00 - Value vs Market: $-1,056.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.25 - Mini Review: Great CPU/GPU in a low TDP package that limits the laptop's potential vs similarly spec'd laptops with higher TDP. If you must have a 4K OLED display, this is one of the machines you can get with OLED, but otherwise I'd recommend other laptops that have higher TDP. I'd only recommend buying this on a big sale given its current retail price is so much more expensive vs the competition that has better performance. - Cinbench Score: - - Cinbench Rank: - - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 9,646 - Timespy Rank: 74.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Bad - Avoid, Unless On Sale - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.07 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Gigabyte-Aero-17-HDR-YC-Laptop-in-review-Debut-for-Nvidia-Ampere.517066.0.html) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233443%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptop-\_-34-233-443-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233443%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptop-_-34-233-443-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/fvgdwrbjqbqdgjurkrlo.png) - Change Log: - ### 164. [HP Victus 16.1, i5-11400H (6c/12t), RTX 3050, 8 GB Ram (2x4 GB), 256 GB SSD, 60 hz OUT OF STOCK](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/176/hp-victus-161-i5-11400h-6c12t-rtx-3050-8-gb-ram-2x4-gb-256-gb-ssd-60-hz-out-of-stock) Item ID: `176` - Price: $649.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $825.00 - Value vs Market: $175.01 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: Gaming laptop for the budget concious casual gamer. Very premium focused laptop, with excellent chassis, keyboard, and trackpad for the money. Not focused on performance because it has a small SSD, only 8 GB of ram, RTX 3050, and only 60 hz display with some ghosting/low response rate. I would only recommend this if you are a casual gamer and don't need a better display or more GPU power, and instead you want to focus on a budget laptop with excellent ergonomics at a low price. - Cinbench Score: 3,740 - Cinbench Rank: 66.8% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 4,800 - Timespy Rank: 36.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 16.10 - Weight: 5.49 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-i5-11400H-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.525587.0.html) > > Timespy: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/GeForce-RTX-3050-Mobile-vs-NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-3080\_10592\_10487.247598.0.html) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-victus-16-1-gaming-laptop-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3050-256gb-ssd-performace-blue/6479080.p?skuId=6479080pre](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-victus-16-1-gaming-laptop-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3050-256gb-ssd-performace-blue/6479080.p?skuId=6479080pre) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/z0neldkbfjulywbvhgwi.jpg) - Change Log: - ### 165. [Dell G15, i5-10500H (6c/12t), GTX 1650, 8 GB (1x), 512 GB SSD,120 hz FHD 250 nits OUT OF STOCK](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/351/dell-g15-i5-10500h-6c12t-gtx-1650-8-gb-1x-512-gb-ssd120-hz-fhd-250-nits-out-of-stock) Item ID: `351` - Price: $689.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $700.00 - Value vs Market: $11.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: A decent budget gaming laptop. Recommend if you are on very strict budget. But ideally add a second stick of RAM to get better performance. - Cinbench Score: 3,740 - Cinbench Rank: 66.8% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 3,500 - Timespy Rank: 26.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.39 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: A decent budget gaming laptop with about 4 hours of use at max brightness. Performance held back by the single channel RAM so make sure to add a second stick. 120 Hz panel is a bit washed out , its probably only about 250 nits but you get a solid 6 core CPU - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cpgq/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cpgq/) - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/fyyth2cbbkopcxmho0tk.png) - Change Log: - ### 166. [Dell G15, Ryzen 7 5800H (8c/16t), RTX 3050Ti, 16GB (2x8), 1TB SSD,120 hz FHD 250 nits out of stock](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/390/dell-g15-ryzen-7-5800h-8c16t-rtx-3050ti-16gb-2x8-1tb-ssd120-hz-fhd-250-nits-out-of-stock) Item ID: `390` - Price: $1,169.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,100.00 - Value vs Market: $-69.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: 7.50 - Mini Review: This laptop features 8 Core CPU, which is its strongest feature, 120hz display, decent  1TB GB SSD, and an RTX 3050Ti 90w which is at the high end range for that GPU. Fan noise at load is about 48db which is pretty low. Battery life is good at 8 hours. But the screen is below average. Might only come with one memory DIMM but there are two slots - Cinbench Score: 4,588 - Cinbench Rank: 81.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 5,751 - Timespy Rank: 44.2% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.36 - Detailed Review: [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-G15-5515-Ryzen-Edition-review-An-affordable-FHD-gaming-laptop.572915.0.html](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-G15-5515-Ryzen-Edition-review-An-affordable-FHD-gaming-laptop.572915.0.html) - Benchmark Sources: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-G15-5515-Ryzen-Edition-review-An-affordable-FHD-gaming-laptop.572915.0.html - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2F1TS-000A-0KC43%3FItem%3D9SIB0GJGDR0630%26Description%3Dgaming%2520laptops%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptops-\_-9SIB0GJGDR0630-\_-Product%26cm\_sp%3DSP-\_-772839-\_-0-\_-0-\_-9SIB0GJGDR0630-\_-gaming%2520laptops-\_-gaming%7Claptop-\_-3](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2F1TS-000A-0KC43%3FItem%3D9SIB0GJGDR0630%26Description%3Dgaming%2520laptops%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptops-_-9SIB0GJGDR0630-_-Product%26cm_sp%3DSP-_-772839-_-0-_-0-_-9SIB0GJGDR0630-_-gaming%2520laptops-_-gaming%7Claptop-_-3) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/otlkyfzmaj0qqqzbtjxv.png) - Change Log: - ### 167. [MSI GP75 Leopard i7-10870H (8c/16t), RTX 2070 Super (115W), 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, FHD 144 Hz OUT OF STOCK](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/392/msi-gp75-leopard-i7-10870h-8c16t-rtx-2070-super-115w-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz-out-of-stock) Item ID: `392` - Price: $1,199.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,500.00 - Value vs Market: $300.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: -2 - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: Solid performer, RTX 2070 Super will perform similarly to a RTX 3060. Great 144 hz display. Good keyboard/trackpad. No mux. Even with optumus smaller battery gives poor battery. Best case 3 hours. Great speakers and good cooling system. Most likely a decent bang for the buck laptop for the price, but ideally, I'd wait for the price to dip a bit lower. - Cinbench Score: 4,020 - Cinbench Rank: 71.8% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 8,328 - Timespy Rank: 64.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.73 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: www.notebookcheck.net - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Faluminum-black-msi-gp75-leopard-10sfsk-481-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2F2WC-000C-03ZG9%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptops%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptops-\_-2WC-000C-03ZG9-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Faluminum-black-msi-gp75-leopard-10sfsk-481-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2F2WC-000C-03ZG9%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptops%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptops-_-2WC-000C-03ZG9-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ltcp1ratbywgvxewwhrb.png) - Change Log: - ### 168. [Gigabyte G5, i5-10500H 54-100W (6c/12t), RTX 3060 90-105W, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD, 240hz IPS 72% NTSC OUT OF STOCK](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/184/gigabyte-g5-i5-10500h-54-100w-6c12t-rtx-3060-90-105w-16-gb-512-gb-ssd-240hz-ips-72-ntsc-out-of-stock) Item ID: `184` - Price: $1,249.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,300.00 - Value vs Market: $50.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: -2 - Quality Rating: 8.00 - Mini Review: > This may have been discontinued, but it demonstrates the potential value that was being offered for $1099 at one point. Utterly insane value if you can find it at that price. Great display and GPU for that price. If it costs more than $1100 (currently $1249), then it's a solid deal, but nothing amazeballs anymore considering that this laptop offers less of a premium experience vs the competition from Legion/HP Omen 15z at a similar price. > > 11-21-21 Seems to be only available with 144Hz panel at the moment - Cinbench Score: 2,633 - Cinbench Rank: 47.0% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,235 - Timespy Rank: 63.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.80 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/z3LI2PyqWCo](https://youtu.be/z3LI2PyqWCo) - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/z3LI2PyqWCo) > > Timespy: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/z3LI2PyqWCo) - Other Notes: GenTechPC list this as a Max-P variant. TDP unclear. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233381%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptop-\_-34-233-381-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233381%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptop-_-34-233-381-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/njkkzoolcpz7fmkegcie.png) - Change Log: - ### 169. [Asus TUF A17, Ryzen 7 5800H 45-65W, RTX 3060 90-95W, 16 GB, 1 TB SSD, FHD 144 hz OUT OF STOCK](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/192/asus-tuf-a17-ryzen-7-5800h-45-65w-rtx-3060-90-95w-16-gb-1-tb-ssd-fhd-144-hz-out-of-stock) Item ID: `192` - Price: $1,299.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,350.00 - Value vs Market: $51.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +2 - Quality Rating: 7.50 - Mini Review: Great bang for the buck. Solid CPU/GPU/RAM/SSD for the money. Weaker TDP compared to Legion/Strix lineup--but this is still good bang for the buck at this price point if you can get it in stock. I would personally prefer the design of some of the other laptops on the market, though if you love this design--I'd say go for it. - Cinbench Score: 5,042 - Cinbench Rank: 90.0% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 7,805 - Timespy Rank: 60.0% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.73 - Detailed Review: [https://www.ultrabookreview.com/44226-asus-tuf-a15-fa506qr-2021-review/](https://www.ultrabookreview.com/44226-asus-tuf-a15-fa506qr-2021-review/) - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \\\[https://youtu.be/\\\](https://youtu.be/CDRbaOEfG2k Timespy here: https:/www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/lrizni) > > Timespy: \[https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/lrizni/my\_first\_gaming\_laptop\_asus\_tuf\_gaming\_a15\_2021/) - Other Notes: TDP Found here --> https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/lbm6sr/asus\_2021\_gpu\_wattages/ Cinebench R23 11,900 --> https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/lo3ed5/finally\_got\_a\_new\_gaming\_laptop\_asus\_tuf\_a17/ Cinebench here: https://youtu.be/CDRbaOEfG2k Timespy here: https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/lrizni/my\_first\_gaming\_laptop\_asus\_tuf\_gaming\_a15\_2021/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/149cf/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/149cf/) - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/abp5ajmwi8bujidfeddb.png) - Change Log: - ### 170. [Gigabyte A7, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060 TDP?, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144 hz out of stock](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/205/gigabyte-a7-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3060-tdp-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz-out-of-stock) Item ID: `205` - Price: $1,349.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,350.00 - Value vs Market: $1.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: -1 - Quality Rating: 7.50 - Mini Review: Unsure about the TDP of the GPU. If it is a high wattage RTX 3060, it would make this more attractive. If it's 105W like the 15" version, then this is a solid choice at $1349, but I think there are better choices out there like the Legion 5/5 Pro and the Omen 15z. - Cinbench Score: 5,000 - Cinbench Rank: 89.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: - - Timespy Rank: - - Estimate or Real (field 10): - - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.51 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: GenTechPC list this as a Max-P variant. TDP unclear. - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/3oQrrMO](https://amzn.to/3oQrrMO) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ece/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ece/) - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/aek2ddtgteoglsupkqzf.png) - Change Log: - ### 171. [Asus Strix G15, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060 115-130W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144 hz OUT OF STOCK](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/214/asus-strix-g15-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3060-115-130w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz-out-of-stock) Item ID: `214` - Price: $1,399.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,500.00 - Value vs Market: $101.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 8.50 - Mini Review: Great CPU/GPU. RGB lights and build quality is very nice for this price. The only downside to this one is that there have been cheaper models of this laptop with similar specs for less money--but even still, this laptop is a good choice. - Cinbench Score: 5,050 - Cinbench Rank: 90.2% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 8,800 - Timespy Rank: 67.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.51 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: Ryzen 9 5900HX version will have 54-80W. Unclear what Ryzen 7 5800H will have for limits. RTX 3070 will be 115-130W. RTX 3060 should be Max-P unless Asus really messed up. Source "learn more" here: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/2021-rog-strix-g15-series/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/149co/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/149co/) - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/yk71rl41uvpxqgf6zrax.png) - Change Log: - ### 172. [Lenovo Legion 5 15.6", i7-11800H, RTX 3060 up to 130W, 32 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD OUT OF STOCK](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/209/lenovo-legion-5-156-i7-11800h-rtx-3060-up-to-130w-32-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-out-of-stock) Item ID: `209` - Price: $1,429.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,525.00 - Value vs Market: $96.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: Great CPU/GPU for the price. 32 GB Ram is insane at this price. Overall, I can highly recommend this laptop, especially at this price point. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 8,915 - Timespy Rank: 68.6% - Estimate or Real (field 10): OCReal - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 6.57 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/mp8ogq/legion\_5\_pro\_rtx\_3060\_time\_spy/) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/17bxl/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/17bxl/) - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mutcox3cyjldofkoypx0.png) - Change Log: - ### 173. [MSI GF75 Thin, i7-10750H, RTX 3060 , 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD +1 TB HDD, FHD 144hz IPS out of stock](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/211/msi-gf75-thin-i7-10750h-rtx-3060--16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-1-tb-hdd-fhd-144hz-ips-out-of-stock) Item ID: `211` - Price: $1,469.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,350.00 - Value vs Market: $-119.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 7.50 - Mini Review: Flexible storage option is rare, but otherwise this laptop does not standout as a great option at this price point. Only buy if its on sale. - Cinbench Score: 2,673 - Cinbench Rank: 47.7% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 7,268 - Timespy Rank: 55.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 4.85 - Detailed Review: [https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html) | Timespy: \[ https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html) - Other Notes: Cinebench and Timespy from GF65 review! Need numbers for the 17 inch version! - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gf-series-gf75-thin-10uek-048-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155715%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptop-\_-34-155-715-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gf-series-gf75-thin-10uek-048-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155715%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptop-_-34-155-715-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xhwp7vj2e5tq3528itao.png) - Change Log: - ### 174. [Asus Strix G15, Ryzen 9 5900HX, RTX 3060 115-130W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, FHD 144hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/196/asus-strix-g15-ryzen-9-5900hx-rtx-3060-115-130w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-fhd-144hz) Item ID: `196` - Price: $1,499.98 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,500.00 - Value vs Market: $0.02 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 8.50 - Mini Review: One of the very best laptosp for under $1300. Absolutely rocking CPU/GPU/SSD combo for $1299 price tag. Does not have all the same bells and whistles as more expensive Strix G15/17 (keyboard/speakers/display). See detailed reviews. No MUX. - Cinbench Score: 5,050 - Cinbench Rank: 90.2% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 8,800 - Timespy Rank: 67.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.00 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > The 5800H / RTX 3060 model is tested here. The 5900HX and 5800H will perform similarly in gaming, slightly higher in CPU work: > > https://youtu.be/\\\_6PgPNHkp8A?t=501 - Other Notes: Ryzen 9 5900HX version will have 54-80W. Unclear what Ryzen 7 5800H will have for limits. RTX 3070 will be 115-130W. RTX 3060 should be Max-P unless Asus really messed up. Source "learn more" here: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/2021-rog-strix-g15-series/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/197pr/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/197pr/) - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/s2bupyzjiyv8waz4pb4m.png) - Change Log: - ### 175. [HP Omen 15T, i7-11800H, RTX 3070 80-100W?, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144 hz OUT OF STOCK](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/218/hp-omen-15t-i7-11800h-rtx-3070-80-100w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-fhd-144-hz-out-of-stock) Item ID: `218` - Price: $1,506.88 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,600.00 - Value vs Market: $93.12 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: -1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: > MUX switch + a very well priced RTX 3070 is why this laptop is worth picking up. But keep in mind that this laptop has a lower TDP while being a bit more portable than some laptops with higher TDP like the Legion or Asus lineups. > > More config options available in store link. - Cinbench Score: 4,831 - Cinbench Rank: 86.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 9,371 - Timespy Rank: 72.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.40 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: Timespy for 15z version with RTX 3070 found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/m99kr1/another\_hp\_omen\_2021\_5800h\_3070\_time\_spy\_score/ Timespy for i7-10750H/3070 version found here, but it has an OC to the GPU: https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/mrq3o1/hp\_omen\_15\_rtx\_3070\_small\_overclock\_this\_time\_spy/ Cinebench R20 found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJlSFeAsy-I - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: [https://tidd.ly/38SnFwx](https://tidd.ly/38SnFwx) - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/q6h2hxvx9luaop9lxm70.png) - Change Log: Config not available, replaced with 11800H. Updated that and price ### 176. [HP Omen 17T, i7 -11800H, RTX 3070 up to 140W, 16GB, 512GB SSD, FHD 144Hz SOLD OUT](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/327/hp-omen-17t-i7-11800h-rtx-3070-up-to-140w-16gb-512gb-ssd-fhd-144hz-sold-out) Item ID: `327` - Price: $1,539.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,900.00 - Value vs Market: $361.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 8.75 - Mini Review: The HP Omen 17t builds on the already popular 15t with a larger 17.3" display. Available as 1080p 144 Hz and QHD 165Hz and a mux switch allowing the ability to switch between dGPU and hybrid. There is no Gsync but it has an 83wh battery with rapid charge 50% in 30 minutes. HP allows 90w PL and 109 PL2. Optional switch keyboard - Cinbench Score: 5,320 - Cinbench Rank: 95.0% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,928 - Timespy Rank: 84.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 6.15 - Detailed Review: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0plgPHVSFb0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0plgPHVSFb0) - Benchmark Sources: \[2021 HP OMEN 17 (i7-11800H, RTX3070) Review; Great Performance, But.. Watch This Before You Buy! - YouTube\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0plgPHVSFb0) - Other Notes: Also available as with an RTX 3060 and RTX 3080 - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: [https://tidd.ly/3qDENQA](https://tidd.ly/3qDENQA) - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ceqb41blkgt0koxzz261.png) - Change Log: changed to top pick category ### 177. [Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3070 up to 140W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, QHD 165 hz 16:10 500 nits OUT OF STOCK](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/252/lenovo-legion-5-pro-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3070-up-to-140w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-qhd-165-hz-1610-500-nits-out-of-stock) Item ID: `252` - Price: $1,544.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,975.00 - Value vs Market: $430.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: An incredible all around laptop with great TDP, CPU/GPU, display. The main weaknesses of this laptop is the lack of Max fans as an option and mediocre battery life. When this is on sale, it's an insanely good deal. When it's not on sale, it's still one of the best options overall. - Cinbench Score: 4,946 - Cinbench Rank: 88.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,939 - Timespy Rank: 84.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 16.00 - Weight: 5.40 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/fOgnVE9MTrw?t=420) | Timespy: \[ https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/m5obqt/legion\_5\_pro\_5800h\_3070\_time\_spy\_results/) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: [https://lenovo.vzew.net/GjnBA9](https://lenovo.vzew.net/GjnBA9) - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/lilbo7ukii2wb6swoojv.png) - Change Log: - ### 178. [OMEN Laptop 15T, i5-11800H (8c/16t), RTX 3070 85W-100W, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, FHD 144Hz OUT OF STOCK](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/345/omen-laptop-15t-i5-11800h-8c16t-rtx-3070-85w-100w-16gb-ram-1tb-ssd-fhd-144hz-out-of-stock) Item ID: `345` - Price: $1,626.88 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,600.00 - Value vs Market: $-26.88 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★☆☆☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: > Has a mux switch and Gsync so for that alone it makes it more valuable. You can configure it with 1TB SSD , a QHD 165Hz panel or 300Hz FHD. Temperatures are reasonable too. At the current price it is a bit too high. Try and catch it on sale. 300 Hz panel has 92% sRGB and max brightness 277 nits. > > Battery life isn't great, even in hybrid mode. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): - - Timespy GPU: 9,187 - Timespy Rank: 70.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.40 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Timespy: https://youtu.be/GLcfayK0V-U?t=2006 > > CB R20 : www.notebookcheck.com - Other Notes: Review of the i7 / RTX 3070 unit here: \[WIN AN HP OMEN 15 RTX 3070 GAMING LAPTOP - FIRST LOOK REVIEW - YouTube\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7pduagp2rM) - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: [https://tidd.ly/3CGP28O](https://tidd.ly/3CGP28O) - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/jyxt0gonilddovlfhurk.png) - Change Log: - ### 179. [Alienware M15 R5, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060 110-125W, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD, 360 hz FHD w/ G-Sync and Advanced Optimus](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/234/alienware-m15-r5-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3060-110-125w-16-gb-512-gb-ssd-360-hz-fhd-w-g-sync-and-advanced-optimus) Item ID: `234` - Price: $1,646.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,725.00 - Value vs Market: $79.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: If configured to include Advanced Optimus, it makes this laptop much more attractive. But overall, the M15 R5 is a laptop that focuses on a premium portable experience providing good performance with high temps, but the TDP is not as high as alternative options. I can still recommend this laptop, but I'd mainly recommend it when it goes on sale and to people looking for a portable experience. - Cinbench Score: 4,520 - Cinbench Rank: 80.7% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,647 - Timespy Rank: 66.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Adv Optimus - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.93 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/lvlAcbshjTA?t=443) | Timespy: \[ https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/NkKQym6C3YU?t=8400) - Other Notes: Alienware is claming both G-Sync and Advanced Optimus. I can't wait to check this out! I'll be featuring this laptop in a review soon. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/16r1h/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/16r1h/) - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/k46ka6qv1ye4s4awzi9y.png) - Change Log: - ### 180. [MSI Pulse GL66, i7-11800H, RTX 3060 85W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB HD, 512 GB SSD, 144hz FHD 72% sRGB Out Of Stock](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/200/msi-pulse-gl66-i7-11800h-rtx-3060-85w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-hd-512-gb-ssd-144hz-fhd-72-srgb-out-of-stock) Item ID: `200` - Price: $1,659.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,300.00 - Value vs Market: $-359.99 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: -2 - Quality Rating: 7.00 - Mini Review: No MUX, Lower TDP RTX 3060, and weaker thermal solution prevents this laptop from shining as a top choice in the under $1500 segment. It's not a terrible option, but I would typically only recommend this if it costs less than $1300. The HDD is a nice addition and improves storage flexablity. - Cinbench Score: 4,700 - Cinbench Rank: 83.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 7,268 - Timespy Rank: 55.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.96 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/92IXoEuWQfw?t=9758) | Timespy: \[ https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html) - Other Notes: TDP: https://www.msi.com/Laptop/Pulse-GL66-11UX/Specification - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834155856%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptop-\_-34-155-856-\_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834155856%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptop-_-34-155-856-_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1daa4/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1daa4/) - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/k6v0hrpudumxi1ls7vrv.png) - Change Log: Sale is over, move to bad category ### 181. [Acer Predator Helios 300, i7-10870H, RTX 3070 100W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 240 hz FHD 300 nit, 100% sRGB out of stock](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/230/acer-predator-helios-300-i7-10870h-rtx-3070-100w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-240-hz-fhd-300-nit-100-srgb-out-of-stock) Item ID: `230` - Price: $1,699.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,700.00 - Value vs Market: $1.00 - Worth Buying: 0 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 8.50 - Mini Review: Sold all around package that would be a good deal if not for other laptops outshining this average deal and pricing. I would reocmmend this if it goes on sale. - Cinbench Score: 3,800 - Cinbench Rank: 67.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 9,400 - Timespy Rank: 72.3% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 4.85 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: Reddit thread claims 100W TDP for GPU: https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianGaming/comments/n065wi/what\_is\_the\_tdp\_on\_acer\_predator\_helios\_300\_rtx/ - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fabyssal-black-acer-predator-helios-300-ph315-53-78xb-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834360070%3F](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fabyssal-black-acer-predator-helios-300-ph315-53-78xb-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834360070%3F) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mqigvkmgqtglr0hgdpbf.png) - Change Log: - ### 182. [Aero 15 (OLED), i7-10870H, RTX 3060 90-105W, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD, 4K OLED HDR out of stock](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/232/aero-15-oled-i7-10870h-rtx-3060-90-105w-16-gb-512-gb-ssd-4k-oled-hdr-out-of-stock) Item ID: `232` - Price: $1,699.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,700.00 - Value vs Market: $1.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: One of the cheapest OLED gaming laptops money can buy. Great CPU/GPU and at a reasonable price. This is a great laptop for a video editor or photographer that also wants to game. You can always hook up an external montior for high refreshrate gaming if needed. - Cinbench Score: 3,543 - Cinbench Rank: 63.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 7,734 - Timespy Rank: 59.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.07 - Detailed Review: [https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/llyquo/4k\_bliss\_aero\_15\_oled\_kc\_rtx\_3060/](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/llyquo/4k_bliss_aero_15_oled_kc_rtx_3060/) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Gigabyte-Aero-15-OLED-XC-laptop-review-4K-OLED-and-the-corresponding-performance.526440.0.html) | Timespy: \[ https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/llyquo/4k\_bliss\_aero\_15\_oled\_kc\_rtx\_3060/) - Other Notes: Cinebench R20 and 105W GPU data found here: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Gigabyte-Aero-15-OLED-XC-laptop-review-4K-OLED-and-the-corresponding-performance.526440.0.html - Amazon: [https://amzn.to/30nQlZN](https://amzn.to/30nQlZN) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ect/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ect/) - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233375%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptop-\_-34-233-375-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fp%2FN82E16834233375%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptop-_-34-233-375-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ax3soy56gnrtzquawzed.png) - Change Log: - ### 183. [Lenovo Legion 5 15.6", Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060 up to 130W, 16 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD, QHD 165 hz No stock](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/377/lenovo-legion-5-156-ryzen-7-5800h-rtx-3060-up-to-130w-16-gb-ram-2-tb-ssd-qhd-165-hz-no-stock) Item ID: `377` - Price: $1,779.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,850.00 - Value vs Market: $70.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: > Great GPU/CPU/RAM/SSD/Display for the price. Great all around performer for the price. > > At retail price $1869, it's a solid deal with great specs and overall features for the money. If this unit goes on sale, which it sometimes does, it's an excellent value and highly recommended. - Cinbench Score: 5,000 - Cinbench Rank: 89.3% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 8,915 - Timespy Rank: 68.6% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.28 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinbench: \[https://youtu.be/\](https://youtu.be/RjFc5ZRtwP4?t=99) > > Timespy: \[https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/mp8ogq/legion\_5\_pro\_rtx\_3060\_time\_spy/) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: [http://lenovo.vzew.net/x9zMZk](http://lenovo.vzew.net/x9zMZk) - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rmwe1kjeq2eanzsq9t9r.png) - Change Log: - ### 184. [MSI GP66 Leopard 15.6", i7-10750H, RTX 3070 130W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 144 hz, Close to 100% sRGB w/ MUX](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/237/msi-gp66-leopard-156-i7-10750h-rtx-3070-130w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-144-hz-close-to-100-srgb-w-mux) Item ID: `237` - Price: $1,799.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,700.00 - Value vs Market: $-99.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: -1 - Quality Rating: 9.00 - Mini Review: I loved my time using the GP66, but his config only has six cores on the CPU. I'd recommend spending the extra $100 to get the 11th Gen 8 core option instead. Overall, this is still a good option despite that weakness. - Cinbench Score: 2,800 - Cinbench Rank: 50.0% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 10,779 - Timespy Rank: 82.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.25 - Detailed Review: [https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GP66-Leopard-10UG-Laptop-Review-A-Complete-Series-Overhaul.532758.0.html](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GP66-Leopard-10UG-Laptop-Review-A-Complete-Series-Overhaul.532758.0.html) - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[ https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GP66-Leopard-10UG-Laptop-Review-A-Complete-Series-Overhaul.532758.0.html) - Other Notes: GPU TDP and Timespy found here: https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GP66-Leopard-10UG-Laptop-Review-A-Complete-Series-Overhaul.532758.0.html - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gp-series-gp66-leopard-10ug-268-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155714%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptop-\_-34-155-714-\_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fcore-black-msi-gp-series-gp66-leopard-10ug-268-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155714%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptop-_-34-155-714-_-Product%26quicklink%3Dtrue) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/z6zmnv04ehzxgr1xbhui.png) - Change Log: - ### 185. [Lenovo Legion 7i, i7-11800H, RTX 3070 up to 140W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, 16:10 QHD 165 hz 500 Nits Unavailable](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/261/lenovo-legion-7i-i7-11800h-rtx-3070-up-to-140w-16-gb-ram-512-gb-ssd-1610-qhd-165-hz-500-nits-unavailable) Item ID: `261` - Price: $2,109.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,300.00 - Value vs Market: $190.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The Legion 7i is one of the absolute best laptops on the market due to very high build quality, great CPU/GPU performance, fantastic display, and MUX switch, but in general I'd recommend springing for the RTX 3070 version instead of the RTX 3060 version if you plan on primarily doing QHD gaming. The more performance the better, right? RIGHT? - Cinbench Score: 4,900 - Cinbench Rank: 87.5% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 10,939 - Timespy Rank: 84.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 16.00 - Weight: 5.50 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[ https://www.3dmark.com/\](https://www.3dmark.com/spy/19052496) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: [http://lenovo.vzew.net/Aojok1](http://lenovo.vzew.net/Aojok1) - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/r4z6j7egyj9hjd7sd2cn.png) - Change Log: - ### 186. [Alienware M17 R4, i7-10870H, RTX 3080 150-165W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, 300 hz 100% sRGB out of stock](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/288/alienware-m17-r4-i7-10870h-rtx-3080-150-165w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-300-hz-100-srgb-out-of-stock) Item ID: `288` - Price: $2,547.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,550.00 - Value vs Market: $3.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: > Premium chassis, cool RGB lights, and great CPU/GPU tuned for maximum performance that the hardware can pull--the result is a laptop that runs very hot, but also maintains peak performance. If you buy the 300 hz version, you will get bad battery life, but have a boost to performance, while the 144hz option only allows for Optimus, which will bottleneck your CPU bound game performance, but Optimus will allow for improved battery life. No mux switch to allow for flexablity. > > More config options available in store link. - Cinbench Score: 4,020 - Cinbench Rank: 71.8% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 12,550 - Timespy Rank: 96.5% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus, Direct Connection - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[ http://forum.notebookreview.com/\](http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/official-alienware-m15-r4-m17-r4-owners-lounge.835058/page-16) - Other Notes: If the display chosen is 300hz or more, then it will be direct conneciton to the display for maximum performance, but no GPU switching for better battery life. If you get a 144hz or 4K panel, it will come with Optimus or Advanced Optimus (if it comes with Advanced Optimus, it will state it has Advanced Optimus). TDP Confirmed by Alienware marketing team. Cinebench R20 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwx6EUsEXYs - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/14xjk/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/14xjk/) - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zg3hm7ne3f4xzqqz06fk.png) - Change Log: - ### 187. [MSI GE76 Dragon Tiamat, i7-10870H, RTX 3070 140W, 32 GB, 2 TB SSD, 300 hz w/ MUX OUT OF STOCK](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/293/msi-ge76-dragon-tiamat-i7-10870h-rtx-3070-140w-32-gb-2-tb-ssd-300-hz-w-mux-out-of-stock) Item ID: `293` - Price: $2,599.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,700.00 - Value vs Market: $101.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The GE76 is MSI's most expensive, most powerful gaming laptop money can buy that will make many gamers very, very happy. It comes in a wide range of configurations. The RTX 3070 with i7 processors provide the best blend of bang for the buck, whiel the i9 + RTX 3080 versions cost the most, provide a small increase in performance. Overall, I think the i7 + RTX 3070 or 3080 is better choice unless you are after the most possible performance and money is not a factor. In general, I do prefer the Alienware X17 and Legion 7i. The GE76 has excellengt CPU performance udner a dual CPU/GPU load for gaming, while its biggest flaw is that they have only 2 heat pipes to the CPU, while the Alienware/Legion 7i has dedicated more shared heat pipes to the CPU allowing for better CPU only performance by comparison. See this video for a detailed comparsion: https://youtu.be/eBRN9iZYO\_c - Cinbench Score: 4,020 - Cinbench Rank: 71.8% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 10,804 - Timespy Rank: 83.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 6.39 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net/\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GE76-Raider-10UH-Laptop-Review-A-GeForce-RTX-3080-PC-You-Can-Actually-Buy.528875.0.html) | Timespy: \[ https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/lo21ue/msi\_gp66\_i710870h\_rtx\_3070\_32gb\_ram\_vs\_msi\_ge76/) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: [https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fmsi-ge-series-ge76-dragon-tiamat-10ug-483-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155801%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm\_re%3Dgaming\_laptop-\_-34-155-801-\_-Product](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=KSV3XuuPAz8&mid=44583&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2Fmsi-ge-series-ge76-dragon-tiamat-10ug-483-gaming-entertainment%2Fp%2FN82E16834155801%3FDescription%3Dgaming%2520laptop%26cm_re%3Dgaming_laptop-_-34-155-801-_-Product) - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/e9gbgpo8gc1dbow8fp2s.png) - Change Log: - ### 188. [Lenovo Legion 7i, i9-11980HK, RTX 3080 up to 165W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, 16:10 QHD 165 hz 500 Nits Out of stock](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/310/lenovo-legion-7i-i9-11980hk-rtx-3080-up-to-165w-16-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-1610-qhd-165-hz-500-nits-out-of-stock) Item ID: `310` - Price: $2,699.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $3,200.00 - Value vs Market: $501.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: This configuration of the Legion 7i is most powerful laptop money can buy, aside from the ultra thick laptops with desktop CPUs. If money is no object, I still would pick this over all the other laptops on the market for most buyers. But I could see how niche laptops like the Flow X13, Zephyrus DUO 15, and other laptops could fit individuals better. My new personal laptop for the rest of 2021. Incredible build quality, design, and RGB implementation. Great keyboard, and I love the 16:10 aspect ratio on the QHD display. This laptop features high TDP for the CPU/GPU and yet still maintains good temperatures all within a fairly thin and light profile. Both the Legion 7 and 7i have a fantastic blend of portablity, premium features, and build quality. Legion 7/7i is my personal #1 laptop for 2021. I'd recommend the RTX 3070 version as the best bang for the buck, but the 3080 is still a decent choice since the 3080 scales better than in most laptops due to the 150-165W TDP in this unit (vs the Scar 15 for example where the 3080 is held back a bit by the lower TDP). - Cinbench Score: 5,400 - Cinbench Rank: 96.4% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 12,989 - Timespy Rank: 99.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.50 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \\\[ https://imgur.com/\\\](https://imgur.com/a/REgGxi4) - Other Notes: codes  HOLIDAYSURPRISE and   BFDAILYDEALS31 - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cqju/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cqju/) - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: [http://lenovo.vzew.net/Aojok1](http://lenovo.vzew.net/Aojok1) - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wxxrbaejzhcqmvzdapxt.png) - Change Log: out of stock, changed category to great laptops ### 189. [Asus Strix SCAR 17, Ryzen 9 5900HX 54-80W, RTX 3080 115-130W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, QHD 165 hz Out of stock](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/297/asus-strix-scar-17-ryzen-9-5900hx-54-80w-rtx-3080-115-130w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-qhd-165-hz-out-of-stock) Item ID: `297` - Price: $2,808.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $3,050.00 - Value vs Market: $241.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: Great all around laptop that features a QHD display with better color gamut than most of the QHD display this year and solid temps and performance. The lack of a MUX holds this back, but overall this is still a great blend of everything. I really love the feel of the opto mechanical keyboard. I can recommend this laptop, though you will get more performance out of the higher TDP Legion 7i, GE76, or Alienware X17 R1. Highly recommend this laptop still. If you're after the most bang for the buck, then I'd recommedn the RTX 3070 version. - Cinbench Score: 5,239 - Cinbench Rank: 93.6% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 11,448 - Timespy Rank: 88.1% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 17.30 - Weight: 5.95 - Detailed Review: [https://youtu.be/VusjTvdO9qM](https://youtu.be/VusjTvdO9qM) - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \\\[https://youtu.be/\\\](https://youtu.be/VusjTvdO9qM) | Timespy: \\\[ https://www.youtube.com/\\\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VusjTvdO9qM&t=24s) - Other Notes: > TDPs in "Learn More" of Asus overview page: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/2021-rog-strix-scar-15-series/ > > 2TB model at walmart - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ijm/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/14ijm/) - HP Store: - - Walmart: [https://www.walmart.com/ip/ASUS-ROG-Strix-SCAR-17-Laptop-AMD-Ryzen-9-5900HX-8-Core-32GB-RAM-2TB-PCIe-SSD-17-3-QHD-2560x1440-NVIDIA-RTX-3080-Wifi-Bluetooth-Win-10-Pro-STRIX-IMPA/731721216?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1324&adid=22222222222455139593&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=74423342942036&wl4=pla-4578022873489611:aud-807615481&wl5=&wl6=&wl7=&wl10=Walmart&wl11=Online&wl12=731721216\_10000001323&wl14=asus%20strix%20scar%2017%20rtx%203080%20review&veh=sem&gclid=3a9dcca1b9fe136fa6dcad1a53a913d8&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=3a9dcca1b9fe136fa6dcad1a53a913d8](https://www.walmart.com/ip/ASUS-ROG-Strix-SCAR-17-Laptop-AMD-Ryzen-9-5900HX-8-Core-32GB-RAM-2TB-PCIe-SSD-17-3-QHD-2560x1440-NVIDIA-RTX-3080-Wifi-Bluetooth-Win-10-Pro-STRIX-IMPA/731721216?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1324&adid=22222222222455139593&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=74423342942036&wl4=pla-4578022873489611:aud-807615481&wl5=&wl6=&wl7=&wl10=Walmart&wl11=Online&wl12=731721216_10000001323&wl14=asus%20strix%20scar%2017%20rtx%203080%20review&veh=sem&gclid=3a9dcca1b9fe136fa6dcad1a53a913d8&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=3a9dcca1b9fe136fa6dcad1a53a913d8) - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/k1fgzk9s3t4gcmhpqgyx.png) - Change Log: since 1TB model not available added link at Walmart for 2TB model. ### 190. [Alienware M15 R4, i7-10870H, RTX 3080 125-140W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, 300 hz 100% sRGB out of stock](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/287/alienware-m15-r4-i7-10870h-rtx-3080-125-140w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-300-hz-100-srgb-out-of-stock) Item ID: `287` - Price: $2,831.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,400.00 - Value vs Market: $-431.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: -1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: > Excellent GPU TDP makes this premium Alienware M15 R4 attractive, but CPU temps run hot. If you configure it with Advanced Optimius, it'll be a great E-Sports gaming laptop. The tricky part is Intel 11th gen is out, so hard tor recommend this laptop unless you can snag it wihen it is on a heavy discount. If you buy the 300 hz version, you will get bad battery life, but have a boost to performance, while the 144hz option only allows for Optimus, which will bottleneck your CPU bound game performance, but Optimus will allow for improved battery life. No mux switch to allow for flexablity. > > More config options available in store link. - Cinbench Score: 4,138 - Cinbench Rank: 73.9% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 11,400 - Timespy Rank: 87.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Optimus, Direct Connection - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.50 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Cinbench: \[https://www.youtube.com/\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwx6EUsEXYs) | Timespy: \[ https://www.reddit.com/\](https://www.reddit.com/r/Alienware/comments/lz7o50/m15\_r4\_rtx\_3080\_i710870h\_4k\_oled\_performance\_and/) - Other Notes: If the display chosen is 300hz or more, then it will be direct conneciton to the display for maximum performance, but no GPU switching for better battery life. If you get a 144hz or 4K panel, it will come with Optimus or Advanced Optimus (if it comes with Advanced Optimus, it will state it has Advanced Optimus). TDP Confirmed by Alienware marketing team. - Amazon: [https://www.amazon.com/Alienware-3080-15-6-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B08XFP324G](https://www.amazon.com/Alienware-3080-15-6-Gaming-Laptop/dp/B08XFP324G) - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/15hwc/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/15hwc/) - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/koy0boozftzlzwk5xh7i.png) - Change Log: Massive price increase , changed to Niche laptops ### 191. [Lenovo Legion 7i, i7-11800H, RTX 3080 up to 165W, 32 GB Ram, 1TB GB SSD, 16:10 QHD 165 hz 500 Nits S out of stock](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/368/lenovo-legion-7i-i7-11800h-rtx-3080-up-to-165w-32-gb-ram-1tb-gb-ssd-1610-qhd-165-hz-500-nits-s-out-of-stock) Item ID: `368` - Price: $2,899.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $2,800.00 - Value vs Market: $-99.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The Legion 7i is one of the absolute best laptops on the market due to very high build quality, great CPU/GPU performance, fantastic display, and MUX switch.  One of the best performers out there. Has fantastic RGB lighting. Has Gsync - Cinbench Score: 4,900 - Cinbench Rank: 87.5% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 11,820 - Timespy Rank: 90.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.50 - Detailed Review: [https://www.ultrabookreview.com/48715-lenovo-legion-7-review/](https://www.ultrabookreview.com/48715-lenovo-legion-7-review/) - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \[Lenovo Legion 7 review (2021 Legion 7i 16ITH6 model - Core i9, RTX 3080) (ultrabookreview.com)\](https://www.ultrabookreview.com/48715-lenovo-legion-7-review/) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: [http://lenovo.vzew.net/Aojok1](http://lenovo.vzew.net/Aojok1) - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/iiivojb48oidjfthcjjx.png) - Change Log: - ### 192. [Lenovo Legion 7i, i7-11800H, RTX 3080 up to 165W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, 16:10 QHD 165 hz 500 Nits OUT OF STOCK](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/299/lenovo-legion-7i-i7-11800h-rtx-3080-up-to-165w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-1610-qhd-165-hz-500-nits-out-of-stock) Item ID: `299` - Price: $2,899.99 - Gizmo's Est Value: $3,000.00 - Value vs Market: $100.01 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: 0 - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: My new personal laptop for the rest of 2021. Incredible build quality, design, and RGB implementation. Great keyboard, and I love the 16:10 aspect ratio on the QHD display. This laptop features high TDP for the CPU/GPU and yet still maintains good temperatures all within a fairly thin and light profile. Both the Legion 7 and 7i have a fantastic blend of portablity, premium features, and build quality. Legion 7/7i is my personal #1 laptop for 2021. I'd recommend the RTX 3070 version as the best bang for the buck, but the 3080 is still a decent choice since the 3080 scales better than in most laptops due to the 150-165W TDP in this unit (vs the Scar 15 for example where the 3080 is held back a bit by the lower TDP). - Cinbench Score: 4,900 - Cinbench Rank: 87.5% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 12,989 - Timespy Rank: 99.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 16.00 - Weight: 5.50 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \\\[ https://imgur.com/\\\](https://imgur.com/a/REgGxi4) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: [http://lenovo.vzew.net/Aojok1](http://lenovo.vzew.net/Aojok1) - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/pdrtw36mtwyfzq18wgre.png) - Change Log: - ### 193. [MSI GE66, i9-11980HK, RTX 3080 125-135W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, QHD 240 hz 100% DCI-P3 OUT OF STOCK](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/306/msi-ge66-i9-11980hk-rtx-3080-125-135w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-qhd-240-hz-100-dci-p3-out-of-stock) Item ID: `306` - Price: $2,999.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $3,200.00 - Value vs Market: $201.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★★★ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: 9.50 - Mini Review: The GE66 is a premium, increased cost version of the GP66 with a RGB light strip in front and slightly different configurations available. I love the GP66, and I think the GE66 is also a great all around choice, though it is not quite as good of bang for the buck. This config with the i9, RTX 3080, and QHD 240hz display option is one of the most attractive 15" laptops on the market if money is not an issue and you want a top tier E-Sports gaming laptop on the go. - Cinbench Score: 4,900 - Cinbench Rank: 87.5% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 11,915 - Timespy Rank: 91.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: 15.60 - Weight: 5.25 - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: Timespy: \\\[ https://www.reddit.com/\\\](https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/l4uedl/time\\\_spy\\\_msi\\\_ge66\\\_rtx\\\_3080\\\_130\\\_watt/) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: [https://go.magik.ly/ml/19fw2/](https://go.magik.ly/ml/19fw2/) - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: - - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ik2blbg1eid7dofim2k6.png) - Change Log: - ### 194. [Asus Zephyrus S17, i9-11900H, RTX 3080 125-140W, 32 GB Ram, 2 TB SSD, QHD 165 hz out of stock](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/312/asus-zephyrus-s17-i9-11900h-rtx-3080-125-140w-32-gb-ram-2-tb-ssd-qhd-165-hz-out-of-stock) Item ID: `312` - Price: $3,299.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $3,300.00 - Value vs Market: $1.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★★★☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 10.00 - Mini Review: The Zephyrus S17 is one of the best 17" gaming on the market. The increased airflow from the prop up keyboard hinge provides for improved thermals. Overall, I can highly recommend this laptop if money is not a factor--but stock and availablity is limited. - Cinbench Score: 5,023 - Cinbench Rank: 89.7% - Estimate or Real (field 7): Real - Timespy GPU: 11,424 - Timespy Rank: 87.9% - Estimate or Real (field 10): Real - Display Connection: Adv Optimus - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: > Cinebench: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-S17-laptop-review-Gaming-device-case-opens-up-to-provide-more-fresh-air-Cool-but-is-it-safe.551072.0.html) > > Timespy: \[https://www.notebookcheck.net\](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-S17-laptop-review-Gaming-device-case-opens-up-to-provide-more-fresh-air-Cool-but-is-it-safe.551072.0.html) - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://store.asus.com/us/item/202107AM140000011/A47070-ASUS-ROG-Zephyrus-S17-%282021%29-Gaming-Laptop%2C-17.3%E2%80%9D-165Hz-QHD-Display%2C-NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-3080%2C-Intel-Core-i9-11900H%2C-32GB-DDR4%2C-2TB-SSD%2C-Per-Key-RGB-Keyboard%2C-Thunderbolt-4%2C-Windows-10%2C-GX703HS-XB98](https://store.asus.com/us/item/202107AM140000011/A47070-ASUS-ROG-Zephyrus-S17-%282021%29-Gaming-Laptop%2C-17.3%E2%80%9D-165Hz-QHD-Display%2C-NVIDIA-GeForce-RTX-3080%2C-Intel-Core-i9-11900H%2C-32GB-DDR4%2C-2TB-SSD%2C-Per-Key-RGB-Keyboard%2C-Thunderbolt-4%2C-Windows-10%2C-GX703HS-XB98) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wy8kyc0ghpawvdqvmlri.png) - Change Log: - ### 195. [Razer Blade 17, i7-11800H 45-65W, RTX 3080 110-130W, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, 4K 120hz Touch 100% ARGB](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/318/razer-blade-17-i7-11800h-45-65w-rtx-3080-110-130w-32-gb-ram-1-tb-ssd-4k-120hz-touch-100-argb) Item ID: `318` - Price: $3,699.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $3,300.00 - Value vs Market: $-399.00 - Worth Buying: +2 - Deal Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ - Battery Life: - - Quality Rating: 10.50 - Mini Review: The only 4K 120 hz touch display laptop that I aware of on the market--which sets this laptop apart if it is something you really want in a laptop. The Razer Blade Pro 17 features stunning build qaulity, Windows Hello, and enough performance to play all the latest games. But the TDP is lower than most of the competition, even though Razer did increase it for 2021. This still keeps Razer in a position where you pay a premium cost for slightly less performance, but Razer is still arguably the best build quality out of all Windows laptops--if that's your focus and you are okay giving up some performance due to lower TDP, then the Razer Blade Pro 17 can still be a good choice that wil make a lot gamers very happy. Very expensive. Only buy if budget is not a factor. - Cinbench Score: 4,600 - Cinbench Rank: 82.1% - Estimate or Real (field 7): EST - Timespy GPU: 11,400 - Timespy Rank: 87.7% - Estimate or Real (field 10): EST - Display Connection: MUX - Category: Out of Stock/Possibly Discontinued - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: CPU and GPU TDP were taken directly from detailed information from Razer's marketing team through direct email communication. - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: - - Brand Store: [https://www.razer.com/shop/pc/gaming-laptops?query=:newest:category:system-laptops:system-display:17%2Binch:system-processor:11th%2BGen%2BIntel%C2%AE%2BCore%E2%84%A2%2Bi7](https://www.razer.com/shop/pc/gaming-laptops?query=:newest:category:system-laptops:system-display:17%2Binch:system-processor:11th%2BGen%2BIntel%C2%AE%2BCore%E2%84%A2%2Bi7) - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/tzbxd8cqj4tsdgiunkju.png) - Change Log: - ### 196. [Legion 5i Pro Gen 6 (16") with RTX™ 3070(140W), 16 GB,1 TB, 16.0" WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS, anti-glare with Dolby Vision™, HDR 400, 500 nits, 165Hz](https://listium.com/@GizmoSlipTech/62297/best-gaming-laptops-2021-gizmosliptech/357/legion-5i-pro-gen-6-16-with-rtx-3070140w-16-gb1-tb-160-wqxga-2560-x-1600-ips-anti-glare-with-dolby-vision-hdr-400-500-nits-165hz) Item ID: `357` - Price: $2,120.00 - Gizmo's Est Value: $1,800.00 - Value vs Market: $-320.00 - Worth Buying: +1 - Deal Rating: ★★★★☆ - Battery Life: +1 - Quality Rating: - - Mini Review: - - Cinbench Score: - - Cinbench Rank: - - Estimate or Real (field 7): - - Timespy GPU: - - Timespy Rank: - - Estimate or Real (field 10): - - Display Connection: - - Category: - - Display Size: - - Weight: - - Detailed Review: - - Benchmark Sources: - - Other Notes: - - Amazon: - - BestBuy: - - Adorama: - - NewEgg: - - Dell: - - BHPhoto: - - HP Store: - - Walmart: - - Lenovo: [https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/legion-laptops/legion-5-series/legion-5-pro-16ith6h/wmd00000493](https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/legion-laptops/legion-5-series/legion-5-pro-16ith6h/wmd00000493) - Brand Store: - - Image: - - Change Log: -