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Cinbench
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I think I would recommend the Gigabyte G5 RTX 3060 105W with 240 hz display over this laptop if it costs the same.

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.

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.

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. 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 Omen 15z/Legion 5 over this laptop for most people.

Probably slower response display. Need reviews. Specs page for tDP: https://www.msi.com/Laptop/GF75-Thin-10UX/Specification

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Great laptop for the price. Solid gaming CPU, great GPU for the money. Good display. Overall great experience for the price. Portable. No MUX.

One of the very best, if not the best, gaming laptop under $1300. Great display, CPU, high TDP GPU for the price. Highly recommended if you can find it in stock. Only 8 GB of RAM.

I've gotten reports that this is 130W. I need to find a good confirmation source that this is correct. I need to see this in person and/or some reviews. Main thing I wish is that this came with 16 GB of ram. HDMI 2.1 is nice. Timespy Score: https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/mp8ogq/legion_5_pro_rtx_3060_time_spy/ Cinebench: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K2dYjcRePS7qMnfPAYkVbz-zZr7Mis-W_hzwGyhSngw/edit#gid=0

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.

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

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.

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.

Decent CPU, great GPU. Weaker TDP on GPU for the price vs the competition. Decent build quality, but don't expect super premium. It's an okay deal and many people will be happy with this laptop, but there are better deals overall so in generally I'd recommend other laptops instead.

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.

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.

Estimated benchmarks based on simlar TDP hardware in similar laptops. But need actual benchmarks

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.

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/

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.

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.

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.

TDP found here: https://www.msi.com/Laptop/Crosshair-17-A11UX/Specification

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.

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/

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.

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.

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.

Order (Currently price increased, dont' buy)

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

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.

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.

Cinebench/Timespy estimates based on Asus TUF Dash F15 and Zephyrus G14 performancel. I could not find good benchmarks.

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.

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.

Outdated CPU makes this tough to recommend. Great QHD 165 hz display. Good GPU. I would primarily recommend this only if its on sale.

TDP values taken from Eluktronics website. Timespy/Cinebench R20: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abv0MBITX_Y

Great CPU. Weak GPU for the price. Only buy if the laptop is on sale.

TDP found here: https://www.msi.com/Laptop/Crosshair-17-A11UX/Specification

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.

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.

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/

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/

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.

Cinebench and Timespy from GF65 review! Need numbers for the 17 inch version!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/

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.

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/

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.

Confirmed Max-Q by MSI spec sheet. Estimated Timespy and Cinebench based on similar laptops. Could not find accurate numbers.

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.

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.

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

Absolute banger of a deal at 1529. I'd say this laptop would still be worth bying 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.

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.

Adv. Optimus/Optimus/Direct Connect

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

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.

TDP Found here --> https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-zephyrus/2021-rog-zephyrus-g14-series/

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.

Timespy found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/m99kr1/another_hp_omen_2021_5800h_3070_time_spy_score/

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.

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.

TDP found here: https://www.msi.com/Laptop/Crosshair-17-A11UX/Specification

A good CPU/GPU/Dipslay combo for the price, but not an amaazing deal by any means. A decent option if on sale.

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.

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.

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.

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/

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.

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/

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).

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.

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

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.

Alienware M15 R5, Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060 110-125W, 16 GB, 512 GB SSD, 360 hz FHD w/ G-Sync and Advanced Optimus

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.

Adv. Optimus

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.

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.

Timespy found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/m99kr1/another_hp_omen_2021_5800h_3070_time_spy_score/

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.

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

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.

GPU TDP and Timespy found here: https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GP66-Leopard-10UG-Laptop-Review-A-Complete-Series-Overhaul.532758.0.html

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.

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?

Razer Blade 15 Base, i7-11800H 35-45W, RTX 3060 up to 95W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, FHD 144 hz (More configs in link, not on sheet)

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.

Only a six core CPU limits this laptops potential, especially at this price point. Otherwise, a great all around package with a MUX for e-sports games.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Adv. Optimus/Optimus/Direct Connect

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

Asus ROG Zephyrus G15, Ryzen 9 5900HS 35-80W, RTX 3070 80-100W, 16 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD, QHD 165 hz 100% AdobeRGB

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TDP https://www.msi.com/Laptop/GP66-Leopard-11UX/Specificatio

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.

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.

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.

Best laptop under $2000 if you can actually pick up this laptop for the retail price of $2000, it is an absolute steal. Great CPU and top of the line GPU will provide rock solid performance, with the main drawback being the lack of MUX switch and slightly lower TDP on the GPU. But with the lower TDP on the GPU, the chassis and temps run cooler when compared to laptops with higher TDP like the Lenovo Legion lineup.

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.

Confirmed Max-Q on Newegg listing. Timespy found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/l7xpy3/gigabyte_aorus_17g_rtx_3070_maxq_tdp/

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.

Out of Stock, Amazon (Scalper pricing currently)

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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?

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.

Cinebench taken from my review. Timespy found here: https://imgur.com/a/0D5Pbhj

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TDPs in "Learn More" of Asus overview page: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/2021-rog-strix-scar-15-series/

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.

Adv. Optimus

Alienware M17 R4, i7-10870H, RTX 3070 125-140W, 16 GB Ram, 256 GB SSD, 144 hz 100% sRGB More config options -->

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.

Optimus/Direct Connection

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

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.

TDP for GPU unclear. It appears the 3080 version uses 90W, so likely similar.

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.

Marketing on website indicate Max-Q design for 3080 model at least.

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.

CS:GO Bench went from 203 --> 368 with dedicated GPU mode. Timespy and Cinebench taken from my Live Unboxing video.

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.

TDPs in "Learn More" of Asus overview page: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/2021-rog-strix-scar-17-series/

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.

Razer Blade 15 Base, i7-11800H 35-45W, RTX 3070 up to 95W, 16 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, QHD 165 hz (More configs in link, not on sheet)

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.

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

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/

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 Intel 10th gen, and I would only recommend it if it is on sale.

TDP here: https://www.msi.com/Laptop/GE66-Raider-11UX/Specification

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.

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.

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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.

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.

CPU and GPU TDP were taken directly from detailed information from Razer's marketing team through direct email communication.

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.

Adv. Optimus

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.

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.

Jarrod's tech shows a boost of 135-140W configurable in the software. It averaged closed to 130-135W during stress test.

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.

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.

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.

Optimus/Direct Connection

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.

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.

Optimus/Direct Connection

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

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.

Adv. Optimus

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.

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/

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.

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

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

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.

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.

"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.

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.

TDPs in "Learn More" of Asus overview page: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/2021-rog-strix-scar-15-series/

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.

TDPs in "Learn More" of Asus overview page: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/2021-rog-strix-scar-17-series/

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).

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).

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.

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.

CPU and GPU TDP were taken directly from detailed information from Razer's marketing team through direct email communication.

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.

GPU TDP confirmed in Asus Keynote address. Timespy found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLaptops/comments/lgyhwm/my_rog_flow_x13_came_in_yesterday/ With external Monitor Timespy: 12625

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TDPs in "Learn More" of Asus overview page: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/2021-rog-strix-scar-17-series/

Razer Blade 15 Adv, i7-11800H 45-65W, RTX 3080 95-105W, 32 GB Ram, 512 GB SSD, QHD 240 hz (More configs in link, not on sheet)

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.

FHD 360 hz, QHD q65 hz have MUX. QHD 240hz has Advanced Optimus. 4K Oled just uses Optimus only.

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.