A gaming laptop ought to be the entire package. The display, GPU, CPU, RAM, cooling system, keyboard, and trackpad are all crucial elements. Therefore, when we discuss the finest gaming laptop of any particular year, it must be a machine that delivers an exceptional package, executed remarkably well.
We have no shortage of choices for this esteemed accolade in 2024. Fresh designs were abundant despite the absence of new mobile GPUs this year. Instead, new CPU generations from Intel and AMD, Lunar Lake and Strix Point, presented manufacturers with ample chances to revamp their devices. Many seized the opportunity to utilize low-power components to produce thinner, more portable gaming laptops.
It is these types of sleek gaming laptops that have primarily secured a nomination for entry into our prestigious hall of fame. The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is one such slender device that wowed us not just for its all-aluminum (aluminium, however you want to spell it) casing, but also for its superb speaker system, trackpad, and stunning display. Then we have the Asus TUF A14, which features AMD’s excellent Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 housed in a more budget-friendly compact chassis.
Next, the oddity, the Gigabyte G6X. It isn’t as elegant, nor as lightweight, as the other two, but it’s a solid option on a budget. When a manufacturer works to reduce expenses and enhance the user experience, we take notice. That is precisely what Gigabyte has accomplished here, without compromising on significant specifications such as memory or storage capacity.
Now, here are the contenders. We’ll declare the champion on New Year’s Eve.
Best gaming laptop 2024: the contenders
The victor of the PC Gamer Hardware Award for the premier gaming laptop will be revealed on New Year’s Eve. The stakes are high, and any of these three is fully deserving of the title.