The Best Gaming Laptops for 2022
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Playing your favorite PC games with settings maxed out doesn't mean you need a big desktop rig. We've got a top-rated gaming laptop for every type of user.
For more on PCMag's list of 2022 gaming laptops:
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00:00 Introduction
01:19 Best Gaming Laptop for Most Buyers: Lenovo Legion 7 Gen 6 (AMD)
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02:46 Best Budget-Priced Gaming Laptop: MSI Katana GF66
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03:57 Best Lightweight Gaming Laptop: Acer Predator Triton 300 SE
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05:03 Best Big-Screen Gaming Laptop: Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 (2021)
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06:40 Best Cost-No-Object Gaming Laptop: Razer Blade 15 Advanced
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07:41 Best Gaming Laptop for Streamers and Esports Players: Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX551)
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08:53 Conclusion
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I recommend adding a little list on the side of the video of whatever computer components you might be naming out.
you guys got a big thumbs up from me. really detailed video. straight to the point.
Hey man I loved the video thanks for all this info :) your videos always keep it concise and accurate and it’s always really helpful for me when looking at cool tech ❤️
okay i did not expect such a detailed video. great work man
Can you please make the intro longer. Thank you.
@rockafella2664
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@user-mg3ws6cb7q
2 жыл бұрын
😅😅😅
@Heliosvector
2 жыл бұрын
Atleast he makes up for it by talking at x3 speed.
@Subzi_
2 жыл бұрын
Man its too short.
@grayjade701sse2
2 жыл бұрын
You could just skip it......
I’m so old…I actually used to read paper PC Magazines. Still a great source for reliable and trustworthy information. Thank you for all the research.
Thank you for the honesty
So, how do I know the wattage that's proper for the laptop? Is the wattage in the battery description what I need to look for? Say, for instance, if the laptop has an i7 11th Gen and a 3060, what wattage is adequate for it? Is 70w alright like in the "HP Victus 16-d0057ns"?
@rotarydisaste3337
2 жыл бұрын
check under your computer for any labels. the power brick that comes with the computer usually works fine.🙂
No ads = instant thumbs up and sub
Cool video man :]
Brooo excellent Vídeo!
I have the razer blade 14 rtx 3070, let me tell you I would not change that for anything. Everything runs smooth on ultra graphics. The only downfall is not cheap.
deserve a sub for this
Any recommendations, I'm looking at gaming laptops simply because I have no room for an actual desktop in my home. The kind of games I'm looking at playing are skyrim and fallout 4 possibly future bethesda titles stuff I can mod and still run on high settings with good fps.
Do you think the Gigabyte aorus 15 xe4 is a good laptop for gaming? If not, any recommendations because I'm looking for a gaming laptop that's worth my money. My budget is 1600
My Lenovo Legion is amazing. Outside of the game playing, it's the durability of the body that I like. I had an HP laptop prior to my Legion and the thing was cracking like a potato chip after 6 months
@Subzi_
2 жыл бұрын
Lemme guess hp envy?
@yasht1184
2 жыл бұрын
I had a HP too. It's built quality was worst
@Subzi_
2 жыл бұрын
@@yasht1184 same. Lesson learnt. Do not buy hp.
@yasht1184
2 жыл бұрын
@@Subzi_ yep. Same problem exists with omen as well. Screen wobble is as if it'd fall off and don't ask about lid flex and keyboard flex
@arekusu6936
2 жыл бұрын
Yup, the build on my legion y720 is great, had it for years now, still looks like new.
For Students or people that need there laptop for work but also want to have a smooth gaming experience playing the newest AAA games I'd recommend the asus zephyrus g15/g14, both are excellent gaming laptops with top of the line specs and screens. The price is a bit high but definitely worth it, also, the design is pretty clean and doesn't really scream "Gamer"
@Ivan-xg1hx
2 жыл бұрын
agreed, the only thing that turns me off is the high temp...otherwise im getting it asap
@cckiller4378
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ivan-xg1hx Temp is actually pretty good in comparison to other gaming laptops. (Talking about the 2021 g15 in the following text)If you're just browsing or doing Microsoft applications it usually stays at 60°C Cpu on silent mode (Fans off) If you're gaming it can reach 90°C but there built to withstand high temps and you usually don't feel it through the keyboard
@deliciouscookingideas2445
2 жыл бұрын
whats its framrate look like? including how high the graphics can go.
@cckiller4378
2 жыл бұрын
@@deliciouscookingideas2445 Which game? I can tell you that it can run most AAA games including cyberpunk on high settings with playable fps, most of new games can be sett to max graphics plus ray tracing and still have stable 60 fps (Not including games like cyberpunk which still can be set to max with around 40fps without raytracing or on 4k with lower settings)(talking about the g15 with a 3060 whuch is the lowest configuration when plugged in btw). It also depends on which configuration you go for and what resolution you're playing at though
@Ishaansharma0
2 жыл бұрын
Dude 3.4K isn’t a “ bit higher”
please know that you shouldn't buy laptops just by comparing the components and prices there are a lot of laptops that have identical hardware but perform differently.
@ThisIsAubreyLOL
2 жыл бұрын
oh no have i been laptop shopping all wrong? 😟 what’s a good way to distinguish between choices? should i check their benchmarks?
@roronoazoro-lh1jz
2 жыл бұрын
@@ThisIsAubreyLOL main is the gpu tdp as slower ram and ssd are changable
@bootypluderer
2 жыл бұрын
@@emreozkan548 Hey! I recommend the new HP Victus that has just come out a couple of days ago, it is exactly 1000 euros, and it has a 12th gen i5 processor! This chip is an absolute beast, and it also has a gtx 1650 graphics card which is the best in the gtx lineup, the design is very stealthy and smooth which I personally prefer over the colorful gaming computers, and on top of that, it has DDR5 Ram that you can only find on much more expensive pcs, battery life is amazing, same with keyboard, speakers and touchpad, and the screen is also 144Hz and that’s great for FPS games like Valorant, Warzone etc…, it can run most triple A games on high settings with over 60 fps. I definitely recommend it, hope this helps bro!
@ganjamangaaiaaai9396
2 жыл бұрын
@@emreozkan548 i suggest you save up another 500 , and than maybe buy a rog strix G15 with amd 6800h ( with almost the speed of a 12700h) + rtx3060 15.4 inch 165hz ips screen And 4800mhz memory speed at least , Im currently in the same boat but next month im buying 🤣🙏 ow yeah the latest legion 5i pro with 12500h and rt3060 is even better @ 1600 euro s and much power full than the 6800h wich not even has the power of 11800h wich the 12500h beats its also almost a 12700h
@emreozkan548
2 жыл бұрын
@@ganjamangaaiaaai9396 dude i bought lenovo legion 5 pro
The best strategy is to pick out a high end spec laptop. wait until newer models come online and buy it for less than half of the original price.
@extreme4180
Жыл бұрын
Sir, can ya help me with one?
Thank you
I am hearing a lot of positive reviews on Lenovo Legion.
I think abt the dell g15 5520 (2022) 15.6 inch 1080p 165hz or 1440p 240hz or the vector gp76 i7 12 gen 3060 16 gb ram 17 inch what do you think i should choose? On my region there are only 3060 avaiable for the vector gp76 if there are better laptops pls react on this message 2000€ budget needs to be avaiable in netherland!
This may be an unpopular device, but I have a Dell Latitude 7320 (laptop/tablet hybrid). So far, it's served me well. While it may not have as much space or the capability to run a game like Hogwarts Legacy on the highest settings, it has taught me a lot about computers, gaming, space/memory management, and careful handling of hardware. I do plan on getting an even better laptop soon and then a gaming PC once I find a place of my own, but I really think the 7320 is a great starter for anyone, especially if they prefer games like GTA: San Andreas or the Batman: Arkham series.
What do you recommend if you’re surprising your gamer hunny? He plays war games
I got the Razer Blade 15 Advanced and I am verry happy with it. I expect it to be good for many years to come.
@rasheedytdeaf4276
Жыл бұрын
Then pc build good choices
@hainevidia8753
Жыл бұрын
So how’s doing your RB15 ? I’m really hesitating ! what are your specs
@gtjack9
Жыл бұрын
I can’t see the Razer being able to cool a 3090 effectively enough to warrant the price
@hainevidia8753
Жыл бұрын
@@gtjack9 all I can say is that I have a rb14 with a 3070ti that runs WOT, GTA5 at 72° so I have been impressed
Man you talk fast. But your descriptions and explanations are spot on. I have an Acer Predator Helios 300. It had 10th Gen i7 and NVidia 3070 when I bought it. (16 GB RAM, 8 GB VRam, 1 TB M2 SSD) Even still you can add 2 more drives AND double the RAM.) Not to mention the 165 Htz refresh rate 15" screen. And a great cooling system. What's not to like. Do other laptops do all that?? Lol 😆 Cheers!
@carilulu1
Жыл бұрын
Mine only last 1 year and 10 months, is not that great in terms of durability.
@soundslikeasmr9068
Жыл бұрын
Durability? does that mean you broke it? Like the screen/outside? Or it broke internally??
@bruhtuuhtuhtaaa
Жыл бұрын
@@carilulu1 Don't have much to go with in your comment. Therefore, your comment is not a reliable source for people like me, searching for the possibilities and negative effects of the laptops.
Good brother
Thanks for your channel. I enjoy your content. If I want a larger screen than 13inch Steam gaming computer that’s under $600, what do you suggest?
@horsymandias-ur
Жыл бұрын
Ur SOTL champ
@jonathanezell4825
Жыл бұрын
@@horsymandias-ur 😂 maybe he should buy a console
Essentially…is the Lenovo Legion 7 better than the Acer Nitro 5?
Huh. For being released in late February the info in this video is dated. It really missed all of the new specs on machines announced for release last month.
@estevonba
2 жыл бұрын
Are they released? If not then what are you talking about?!
I just want to play warhammer 3 and have it look great any recommendations?
How's Acer nitro 5? The one with 3080 and Ryzen 9
Trying to look for a laptop suited to both the new AAA games as well as programming stuff like unreal engine 5
@pcmag1ontelegram492
Жыл бұрын
🖕🖕 Congratulations 🎉 you've just been shortlisted amongst the few lucky winners on our Anniversary package pls message for a swift claim. Regards.
Too poor to afford any of those great laptops, but hopefully one day…i pray
Ngl the MSI Katana GF66 is calling out to me cuz the name alone makes it sound great and calls out to me and it fits what I play
Ur opinion about tuf f15 fx506hc for a budget one?
I don't have time to play games, but I would love to get the full power one to create video resources for my students.
Will any one of these be able to play stats wars the old Republic ?
Hmm, feel the timing for this video is pretty bad. The new laptops are currently rolling out, and it's most likely going to be worth to wait just a tad more till buying. That way, you can either get better power (if money isn't an issue) or snack the 2021 models at a discount. I'd say hold off for now, unless you really desperately need a machine.
@nowalt24
2 жыл бұрын
When’s a good time to buy
@disco7870
2 жыл бұрын
@@nowalt24 I think a good time to search is during Autumn.
@thebardock6785
2 жыл бұрын
How much longer? Im thinning of buying my 1st gaming laptop im ready to buy this weekend
@nowalt24
2 жыл бұрын
@@thebardock6785 someone said around autumn/fall. I bought one yesterday cause I’m not waiting that long
@L_Lawliet1907
2 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking of selling my gaming pc to get a gaming laptop instead, so i guess waiting wouldn’t be that bad
What do you guys thinking of the GF76 Katana with a GTX3070ti ?
Any good gaming laptops with 1440p resolution, upgradable Ram, and good graphics card?
So I’m wondering, I Own a ps5. I want to get a pc but I don’t have the space for one right now. If I was to get a laptop for warzone and only use it at home, will it be good?
@zeblackboi
2 жыл бұрын
Its a great addition alongside the PS5. I have the Zephyrus Duo 15 with Xbox Gamepass with a Nintendo Switch, so I am able to virtually play anything I want with the ability to do work on my laptop. Also, playing high end AAA games in bed with my laptop is a bonus.
ASUS ROG zephyrus duo 15 (GX551). and Razer Blade 15 I need used in UAE
Should I get the blade 14 ryzen 9 6000HX 3070 ti or the g15 ryzen 9 6000HS 3070 ti? If price does not matter?
You background music is quite loud and irritating otherwise ur video is nice
Are there low-mid range gaming laptops that have touchscreens?
Katana looks like something I will definitely pick up
@okand10amw2o
Жыл бұрын
it's cheap to.
Thx
Whats a good laptop for gaming like for 0-800
What about best place/website to buy the laptop from?
What do you think is good for editing such as sketup, AutoCAD or for as 1st engineering students and also for gaming like valorant and others gaming. What is the best laptop for you? I would buy next week, can you help me thank you:)
@paradise2001a
Жыл бұрын
legion
How does the razer blade 14 2021 ryzen 9 5900hx 3080 or 2022 ryzen 9 6900hx 3070ti stand up to other laptops this year?
Need a gaming laptop to play HOI4 and Dota 2 . Any recommendations?
Are those laptops u are talking about good for gaming and video editing
When are the new Legion 7 and Slim 7 Gen 7 coming out ?
@yashpatel1460
2 жыл бұрын
April for 5pro September for 7
@sohailbarvar7817
2 жыл бұрын
@@yashpatel1460 thanks mate
Would msi katana GF76 be good for somebody that is Inbewteen the budget price if 800 and the high price of 1500?
The placement of the keyboard on the lenovo is a pain to work with its set too much too the left. ANd the touchpad is just horrible to use.
Is the razer blade 15 good for work and school
I just got a Msi 6f65 and it’s amazing i play fort and can get 240 frames
what's a good 9th gen gaming laptop? might ebay it.. the laptops on newegg (11800H with 3070 graphics) is about $1200. Looking more along the lines of $500 for an older system that would at least do well with emulators (yuzu, rpcsx2 which for some reason is demanding on my 9900k desktop with no dedicated graphics).. might do RE7, which too, was very demanding on my desktop with no dedicated chip.
@ribcage-2039
Жыл бұрын
these things aren't cheap.
Hey, What would be the Best Gaming Laptop under 2500 usd???
@8BitNeuron4808
2 жыл бұрын
you can try lenovo legion 5 pro less than 2500 if im not wrong OR you can go for Asus Zephyrus G14/15
how much is the msi katana gf66 in aud?
So do you guys no some good websites to purchase laptops from?
are they good for shed gaming?
@PCmag The Lenovo Region7 6Gen sounds Exelent but the only thing about that Laptop is the 512gb ssd, an 1Tb ssd would be so much Better how can I Replace that issue it's mugging me to buy the Laptop.
OK, guys, I'M REALLY FRUSTRATED and hopefully you can help me: I'm looking for a 17.3 inches and 4K (important!), i7, RTX 3060 or 3070 (no matter if Ti or not), 16-32 Gb of RAM, with a numeric pad (if possible) gaming laptop. The thing is, I need the 4K panel for work, I can't have anything lower than that in resolution, and the rest of the specs for the same and games. I love games. Now, I can't find a laptop with those specs, especially because they don't include a 4K panel unless you ask for either an RTX 3080Ti graphics card and/or i9 processor. :-/ The dumbest thing is I found some 15.6 inch ones with 4K panels, but not 17.3... (facepalm). The ONLY ONE I found that is 17.3 inches, 4K, i7, RTX 3060-3070, 32Gb of RAM, but WITHOUT A NUMERIC PAD (no deal killer, though) is the Alienware X17, which seems awesome! But extremely pricey. Any advice...? I've been hours, days, and weeks searching and checking everything I could. :-(
@jinx6493
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you’ve done all the research and already found your answer, trust in yourself 😉
What's the best way to buy one of these other than cash please I can only afford to pay monthly
Do any1 know some link from the store where can i buy a laptop in america at a discount?
I want a laptop for gaming when I’m away from my pc, and to run ableton live with my midi controller. Do you think the MSI Katana GF66 would be able to run that fine? I’m just getting into it and have no idea how demanding it is.
@aceusmusic2168
2 жыл бұрын
I’d say as a ableton live user myself your best bet is gonna be a desktop keeping your PC nice and cool. Having larger RAM and CPU power is gonna be essential for producing music and using a midi controller (which creates a lot of latency especially with other plug ins) can hinder a lower budget laptop. If you want a laptop that can handle all that efficiently expect to spend around 1200-1800$ That’s why I got a desktop you can get the same quality for cheaper due to it not being portable.
@wumpydoodle853
2 жыл бұрын
Get a mac
@Ang417
2 жыл бұрын
I have a MSI GF66 I just got it last week Friday Intel i7 3060 1tb of storage 16gb of ram great laptop super fast can't go wrong with it
What’s the best for streaming console games? Like ps5 and Xbox series x?
@pcmag1ontelegram492
Жыл бұрын
🖕🖕 Congratulations 🎉 you've just been shortlisted amongst the few lucky winners on our Anniversary package pls message for a swift claim. Regards.
Should we wait for the next laptops to include the new Graphics cards? Buying late 2022?
@siin875
2 жыл бұрын
bump this
@techjan3247
2 жыл бұрын
If you can wait, you probably should. Also, they are already rolling out, so you should be able to get them by no later than summer.
@Stayfocused99
2 жыл бұрын
@@techjan3247 I need a gaming laptop, but i don't understand the technicality yet. Can you explain the new graphics cards the dude above just mentined? I need a great laptop to last me for years soo am really patient.
@doomscyte1087
2 жыл бұрын
@@Stayfocused99 bro.. Nvidia is about to launch RTX 4000 series this September 2022.. So think of it like this, when Sony is gonna launch PS5 are you still gona buy PS4? Most likely not.. The difference is just it would be way more powerful than RTX 3000 series that is currently being sold at the market with RTX 3090ti as the most expensive & strongest one atm. If you are willing to wait, you can either get the next Gen RTX laptop or you could purchase RTX 3000's laptop at lower price. But do remember, *"only if you can wait."*
@Stayfocused99
2 жыл бұрын
@@doomscyte1087 I have nothing but time my friend.
Are there any laptops out there that have a... built-in disc drive that can play blu-ray?
Can we get a 2in1 razer laptop ?? 🥺
id recommend the rgo strix g15 g513 (2022), it performs better than the legion 7 7th gen becaues it comes with the 6000 series amd cpu and ti variants of rtx cards, it also runs cooler ( my friend has a legion and i have a g15, so ive seen it in person)
Can you make the music louder?
This one is the Best by far
What about customer service? That was left out. If something breaks under warranty I want good service.
@robertlefeaux
2 жыл бұрын
Best thing you can do there is buy from a local small chain, they're small enough to still value customer service
One question, should people buy the MSI Katana GF76 instead of the GF66?
@ksksmwbamqusuabwba2421
2 жыл бұрын
Don't buy the katana I've bought 2 so far and have had meh power and it seems to have a faulty graphics cards since both the ones I've bought have had screen problems
@robertlefeaux
2 жыл бұрын
@@ksksmwbamqusuabwba2421 Sometimes budget builds stink. I've had good luck with Asus Tuffs though. If interested, be sure to watch videos and get one with good thermals. Some models from as recent as early 2021 have very few ventilation slits on the bottom and run very hot.
I think I learned more by just reading the comment section
How much battery time do I get if I am playing farcry on battery
Put graphics oj screen for numbers. Its hard to know what you are saying sometimes
Zephyrus g14 is still king for portability, style and performance. It’s the only beast laptop I can bring into the office and not look ridiculous.
@zephersmith6288
2 жыл бұрын
That is funny, a guy named Zepher buying a zephyrus
@zephersmith6288
2 жыл бұрын
I am king
@winnerincrease610
2 жыл бұрын
@@zephersmith6288 you are king
@pokeydiaz210
Жыл бұрын
@@zephersmith6288 my king
@David-ty5jk
Жыл бұрын
For performance within 1-2 hours time with no turbo activated. With high frame rates and turbo you get 30-45 mins of gaming experience, not worth the price at all its better to get something you can play
Razer 15 FOR SURE
I want a laptop that can max out every setting in GTA5 and my 2060 Graphics on my pc cant do that
i am choosing between lenovo legion 5 ryzen 5 5600h 130w tgp and predator i5 11400h 105 tgp both rtx 3060 what should i pick?
@nathalyangelic
2 жыл бұрын
I wonder the same haha , i have had the legion y530 and its amazing just the battery life sucks u Can use it only 2 hours without the plug 🔌
@dorito556
Жыл бұрын
@@nathalyangelic The battery obviously aint gonna last long because of its components gaming laptops are meant to play with while charging them ( sorry for my bad english )
watching this on my Acer nitro 5 laptop with a gtx 1050 :)
I just wanna know if I can run bo1 on my Mac book air. :(
Can anyone please recommend me an affordable Gaming Laptop that can run Sims 4 and Fortnite? That would help me a lot, I’m not not wanting to spend no more than $700 on a decent gaming laptop. thanks in advance!
@lifeofjayda1
Жыл бұрын
did you find one ? i need the same
Does the Asus run steam?
Still happy with my acer predator,has 16gb ram up to 64 with a GTX 1060. 17 inch although I'm looking for something more portable and smaller.. Any tips?
@SeemsLogical
2 жыл бұрын
I bought the exact same Acer Predator laptop, and I loved it. It still works but yeah, it being 8 pounds makes it more like a portable desktop than a portable laptop. What I went with after the Acer Predator was an ASUS ROG SCAR 15 2021 model. It's 5 pounds (3 pounds lighter) and comes with a GTX 3080. I was also looking at the Gigabyte Aorus 15P but went with the Scar because the sale pricing was better and the Aorus was only 4.5 pounds, not much different. But for you I think you should check out either the Lenovo Legion 5 or the Asus Zephyrus G15. Those aren't as powerful but are cheaper and definitely more portable and still comes with a GTX 3070.
@2play4win10
2 жыл бұрын
@@SeemsLogical cool , i will check these. Although my eyes are on Gpd win Max 2..
@SeemsLogical
2 жыл бұрын
@@2play4win10 The Zephyrus is the most improved model in Asus' lineup. Linus Tech Tips predicted it would be the laptop of the year. And the Legion 5 is a well-balanced machine, not leading in any category but has lots of options for the user to upgrade it down the road, which is going to future proof it for a long time. Jarrod Tech is in love with his. I have not heard about the GDP Win Max 2 yet. What about it impressed you?
@amorrikasumu3175
2 жыл бұрын
@@SeemsLogical this is my first time looking into gaming laptops or PCs and I don’t know anything about them so do you have any recommendations? I don’t know anything about them and I don’t want to get scammed. I also want something that isn’t too pricey and can run sims 4 and Minecraft. At first I did want a pc gaming set with the desktop but I don’t know anything about them so I decided to hold on to that thought.
@SeudXe
2 жыл бұрын
1060 is outdated the 1660 is the 1060 of today you gotta upgrade
Pls recommend me the most affordable laptop that runs smooth with Valorant/Dota & Adobe apps
@thomashuang9933
2 жыл бұрын
Not too sure about Adobe apps, but as far as running Valorant and Dota, you really only need an i5 and 1650 graphic card which can turn out to be around 700-800 usd
Can the Lenovo Legion 7 Gen 6 (AMD) run rust?
Can you make a list of the best 17 inch laptops,
@thomashuang9933
2 жыл бұрын
Go with legion 5 pro, they are 16 inch with a 16 by 10 ratio screen
@akhilalexg
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍@@thomashuang9933
Pleasssse can anybody tell me where can i find the rog zephyrus s17 gx703hs in euros !!! Pleasssssse!!!!
my msi was $1300 plus tax and it buzzes out and turns off when i move it
Just got my tuf dash f15 i7 rtx 3050 ti. I guess its enough 😁
Music needs to be half the volume. It's supposed to be background so you can barely hear it
Katana so good 😊
If you used the high end how do you know what the cheaper ones do? Sounds like BS.
What about msi gl66 3070 rtx?