5. Razer Blade Pro
$3999.99
CPU: Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB GDDR5) | RAM:32GB | Screen: 17.3-inch, UHD (3,840 x 2,160) IGZO touchscreen with G-Sync | Storage: 512GB – 2TB PCIe SSD
- Starboard trackpad placement
A desktop experience you can finally carry
- Off-putting price
- Less than 5 hours of battery life
1. Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501
$2299
CPU: Intel Core i7 |
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB GDDR5X VRAM) |
RAM: 16GB |
Screen: 15.6-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) anti-glare, wide-view 120Hz panel with G-Sync |
Storage: 512GB M.2 PCIe x4 SSD
- Astonishingly powerful
- Innovative and quiet cooling
- Laughable battery life
- Poor keyboard and ergonomics
2. Razer Blade
$1799
CPU: 2.6GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB GDDR5 VRAM) | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 14-inch FHD (1,920 x 1,080) – QHD+ (3,200 x 1,800) IGZO (LED backlit, multi-touch) | Storage: 256GB – 1TB PCIe SSD
- Impressive battery life
- 4K display option
- Fans whir loudly under load
- Limited upgrade options
3. Asus ROG Strix GL502
$1249
CPU: Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 - 1070 | RAM: 16GB DDR4 | Screen: 15.6-inch full HD 1,920 x 1,080 IPS | Storage: 128GB - 256GB SSD, 1TB HDD
- Rocks Full HD gaming
- Deliciously vibrant screen
- Middling battery life
4. Alienware 13 R3
$953.99
CPU: Intel Core i5 – i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | RAM: 8GB – 16GB DDR4 | Screen: 13.3-inch HD 1,366 x 768 TN – QHD 2,560 x 1440 OLED touchscreen | Storage: 180GB – 512GB SSD
- Gorgeous OLED screen
- Improved hinge-forward design
- Unexpectedly dense
- Short battery life