TOP 10 best gaming laptops of 2021: manufacturer ratings

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1 ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581LV-H2014R
2 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733QS-HG092T
3 MSI GS66 Stealth10SGS-243RU

1 ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581LV-H2014R

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Specifications: i9 10th generation (frequency 2.4 GHz), RTX 2060 video card, 15.6-inch screen diagonal, resolution 3840 by 2160 pixels, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB ROM.

The first place in the ranking of the best gaming laptops 2021 is occupied by the line from ASUS, which was released recently. So far, the model is closest to the title of best gaming laptop. A distinctive feature of the unit is the second screen, which is located on top of the keyboard. This additional display has an IPS matrix, a resolution of 3140 by 1100 pixels and the ability to adjust the angle. An interesting addition, but the question arises: why does a gamer need it? The device screen was created tentatively for designers and those who work with multimedia, this explains the additional display above the keyboard. If sometimes during a game you urgently need to minimize it in order to use other software, then in this model from ASUS you can display the program you need on an additional display. Regarding the screens, it’s worth noting that the device supports 4k. For some this will be a plus, but for most it is useless or rather a minus. Since the screen is small and all the detail is not visible, and due to such a high resolution, the device will heat up. Also, when used in this way, the charge will be actively consumed.

In terms of hardware, the laptop is ready for the most demanding games of 2021: an eight-core Intel Core i9 10980HK processor with 16 threads and a frequency of 2.4 GHz, an Nvidia RTX 2060 video card and 32 GB of RAM. This will be enough for another couple of years to run future new games in the gaming world at maximum graphics settings with an adequate frame rate. The body is made of magnesium alloy with aluminum, the speakers from Harman Kardon produce loud, high-quality sound, and the battery is 92 Wh. The device can also be powered from a 240-watt power supply.

The main problem of the model is the cooling system - it was not possible to fit a “normal” one into such a thin case. The system itself consists of six heat pipes and two fans, which is enough for plus/minus games, but the processor can heat up to 90 degrees, and the air will “burn” significantly.

Advantages:

Performance and powerful filling
Good color rendition, high frequency and high screen resolution
Additional display
Metal body

Flaws:

Drains battery quickly
Poor cooling system
Can become noisy under heavy loads

Price – 210,000 rubles.

2 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733QS-HG092T

Specifications: eight-core AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX with 16 threads and a frequency of 3.3 GHz (overclockable to 4.8 GHz), NVIDIA RTX 3080 16 GB, 64 GB of RAM, 1 TB of internal memory.

300 Hz refresh rate, fast IPS matrix, large screen and much more in the new series of gaming flagships from ASUS, which takes second place in the top best gaming laptops.The model’s hardware is top-notch: the most powerful processor from AMD at the moment – Ryzen 9 5980HX – coupled with a 16 GB NVIDIA RTX 3080 video card and 64 GB of RAM can handle any games and provide adequate FPS at maximum graphics settings. Additional “gaming” features include a backlit optical-mechanical keyboard and covers for the case.

The keyboard has a strange layout and will be unusual for the average user. A 90 Wh battery will not last long with the requirements of such a filling, so the manufacturer supplies a separate 240 Watt power supply with the device. There is no webcam, but there is an NFC key. If you want to upgrade your laptop, the memory is not soldered here, and two M.2 slots are occupied by SSDs. Unlike the previous model, the cooling problem here is not so serious - a large number of heat pipes, together with two fans and large radiators, provide sufficient cooling. Instead of thermal paste, “liquid metal” was applied to the processor. Although under heavy loads the temperature also rises to 100 degrees. One of the downsides is the plastic case.

Advantages:

Powerful hardware
Can be upgraded
Juicy high resolution picture
Keyboard and its backlight

Flaws:

Insufficient cooling
Noisy fans
Plastic housing
Low quality build

Price – 280,000 rubles.

3 MSI GS66 Stealth10SGS-243RU

MSI GS66 Stealth10SGS-243RU

Characteristics: Intel Core i9 10980HK with a frequency of 2.4 GHz, display diagonal 15.6 inches, and its resolution 1920 by 1080 pixels, 32 GB RAM, 2 TB ROM, GeForce RTX 2080 Super video card from NVIDIA.

The top gaming laptops of 2021 are closed by the strict GS66 Stealth10SGS-243RU from MSI, which surprised both critics and users with its unusual design for the company. Looking at its thin body, you can already imagine how noisy the fans will be at maximum loads. Although the model’s hardware is quite serious for modern games - GeForce RTX 2080 Super and Core i9 10980HK along with 32 GB of RAM. The middle screen was equipped with a fast IPS matrix and support for 300 GHz scanning. The maximum capacity battery for laptops is 99 Wh (batteries with a capacity of more than 100 Wh are prohibited from being transported on airplanes). A metal body with a large number of individual elements, due to which the model resembles a sloppy construction set. The cooling system of seven heat pipes and three fans does its job perfectly - the processor does not overheat even at maximum loads. However, because of this, the noise level can reach up to 62 decibels - a fairly high level at which it will be uncomfortable to play. Regarding the sound, the device’s speakers are not loud enough, and the sound quality itself is rather low for a laptop costing 260 thousand rubles.

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