Unveiling the Future: A Comparative Look at All 31 Cutting-Edge Gaming Laptops from CES 2025

The realm of top gaming laptops has likely just expanded significantly. Considerably so, as CES 2025 showcased 31 new devices this year. From RTX 5090 behemoths to mid-tier machines focused on efficiency, companies like MSI, Razer, Asus, and Lenovo have been unveiling their next-gen models in Las Vegas all week long. I’ve been meticulously reviewing the specifications of each to present every single gaming laptop introduced at CES right here.

With Intel’s newly launched Ultra 2-Series processors, AMD’s keen emphasis on high-performance AI, and of course, Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 mobile GPUs making their first appearance, there’s much for your eyes to enjoy this year. Brands have integrated these components into 14-inch, 15-inch, 16-inch, 17-inch, and 18-inch systems, providing an expansive array of portability and performance choices.

With several of my top picks returning to the exhibition floor this year, CES 2025 has been especially impressive for gaming laptops. We have a brand new Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 to admire, the MSI Titan 18 is back on track, and the Razer Blade 16 2025 appears poised to become a major contender this year. It’s all happening at this year’s event – here’s everything you might have overlooked.

Acer

• Nitro V series has been upgraded with AI features
• 3 new Predator gaming laptops equipped with Nvidia RTX 50-Series GPUs
• New Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI presents affordable RTX 5070 Ti

A revitalization of its budget-friendly Nitro lineup and three fresh Predator models, Acer showcased a remarkable eight new gaming laptops at CES 2025. The Nitro V series is receiving five new Nitro V upgrades, covering sizes from 14-inch to 17-inch models, primarily focusing on integrating updated AI-driven components within. These systems are aimed at the entry-level market, although they are slightly more expensive than Asus’s TUF range. Nonetheless, last year’s Acer Nitro 16 surpassed the Asus TUF A15 in display quality, making it a worthwhile consideration if you’re able to invest a bit more in a QHD+ panel.

These budget options will continue utilizing the RTX 40-Series for the time being. If you desire the latest and most advanced GPUs, you must look towards the Predator line. The Acer Predator Helios 16 AI, Acer Predator Helios 18 AI, and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI were all present at the CES exhibition this year, showcasing Nvidia RTX 50-Series GPUs, OLED and Mini LED displays, alongside Intel Core Ultra 9 processors.

Alienware

• New 16-inch and 18-inch Area-51 gaming notebooks
• M-Series and X-Series are discontinued
• Comprehensive Intel specifications with Nvidia 50-Series GPUs

The powerhouse has made a comeback. The Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop returned to CES this year, laying both the M-Series and X-Series to rest. This will represent the brand’s premium series going forward as the other impressive Alienware laptops currently available begin to fade into the horizon.

Offered in two dimensions (16-inch and 18-inch), the Area-51 is equipped with Nvidia RTX 5090 GPUs running at a full 175W TGP (280W total power in the 18-inch model) for significant performance under the hood. Alienware has embraced a full Intel approach this year, whereas various brands have also added AMD’s remarkable AI series to their offerings. Nevertheless, with anodized metallic enclosures, a novel ‘zero hinge’, and an advanced Cryo-Chamber cooling system, this is a significant machine.

Alienware appears to have relinquished the upgradeability factor with the latest generation. This was a major attraction for prior Area-51 gaming laptops, but regrettably ended in disappointment due to a scarcity of compatible parts. Instead, we now have next-gen performance in a newly designed chassis poised to seize the top position on Dell’s shelves.

Asus

• Four new Strix RTX 50-Series gaming laptops
• ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 make a comeback with up to RTX 5090
• ROG Flow Z13 adopts a highly efficient AMD chiplet architecture

Seven top-tier Asus gaming laptops have returned for CES, with all familiar favorites represented.
“`for. These primarily involve internal upgrades, including devices from the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 to the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 receiving enhancements with the Nvidia RTX 50-Series.

This year’s G14 continues with AMD, featuring the impressive Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU and bringing back its 3K OLED screen for 2025. It’s great to have RTX 5080 graphics on board this year – the 2024 model had us settled with the 4070 after previously enjoying 4090 capabilities. On another note, the G16 opts for Intel with an Ultra 9 285H CPU and a somewhat decreased (yet physically larger) 2.5K OLED display. This model maxes out with an RTX 5090, which will be fascinating to observe, given the brand’s sleek design philosophy for this series.

All four Strix models are returning for 2025, although if you’re looking for an AMD configuration, your options are restricted to the G-Series, and specifically to the ROG Strix G16 for the top-tier AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor. Nevertheless, these are machines crafted with raw strength in consideration; while the G16 and G18 are capped at 32GB RAM, the Scars can elevate that to 64GB, all coupled with full RTX 5090 capabilities.

There are a few minor enhancements to the chassis – the brand’s AniMe Vision LED matrix lighting is making its appearance on the Scar 16 and Scar 18 (I’m not a fan, but it will appeal to some), and the Intel-based variants can be easily accessed with a single button press. Both RAM and SSD slots can be upgraded in this design.

Next, we have the Asus ROG Flow Z13, a tablet that aims to compete with the larger laptops (provided it is paired with its RTX 50-Series eGPU). This device is designed with efficiency at its forefront, highlighted by the compelling AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor. It does not have dedicated graphics, but Asus assures that the Radeon 8060S integrated GPU is more than capable of handling the latest and greatest titles within a portable design.

HP

• HP Omen Max 16 delivers complete next-gen capability
• Updated Omen 16 offers additional mid-range options
• Revised Victus 15 targets entry-level consumers

HP’s prime attraction this year was the Omen Max 16, which is the brand’s most powerful gaming laptop so far and features a QHD+ OLED display for added flair. It boasts top-tier Intel and AMD processors, an unspecified RTX 50-Series lineup of GPUs, and a new Omen AI gaming hub, offering a wealth of features to explore. Additionally, the cooling system actively combats dust accumulation by periodically reversing its fans – impressive!

If you’re not inclined to spend at the top end of the pricing scale, HP also revealed an updated Omen 16 during CES. The option for AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 (only available in the 365 model) and Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285H remains, along with more choices at lower price points, including a more affordable RTX 4050 GPU variant.

HP has encompassed the entire pricing range with its CES announcements this year, also refreshing the budget-friendly HP Victus 15. There are no Nvidia RTX 50-Series graphics cards available in this model; rather it focuses on entry-level RTX 4050 and RTX 4060 setups, without the inclusion of AMD’s AI processors or Intel’s Ultra options.

Lenovo

• Updates across Legion Pro and standard lineup
• Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 presented with premium components
• More affordable models customizable up to RTX 5070 Ti

Lenovo has updated both the Pro and standard iterations of its Legion series for their 10th generation this year, with the flagship, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10, receiving the majority of performance enhancements. Configurable all the way up to the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, this stands among the elite, and the 2025 model even upgrades that display with a 16-inch OLED panel on top as well. This is entirely Intel-based, with no AMD variants currently available.

The non-Pro edition simplifies things to an RTX 5070 GPU but retains the OLED, all while functioning with an unspecified Intel Core Ultra 9 HX processor. We are still unaware of the amount of RAM and storage Lenovo includes in these non-Pro versions.

The Legion Pro 5 is debuting with both an Intel and AMD variant this year, the former targeting the apex of the range with its Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and the latter providing an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX. That isn’t the pinnacle of Team Red’s range, and it’s not an AI-centric card either (although the base model Legion 5 Gen 10 does feature the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350). Nevertheless, both models are customizable up to an RTX 5070 Ti, offering up to 32GB RAM.

MSI

• Substantial lineup of 18-inch gaming laptops
• Titan makes a comeback featuring a 4K Mini LED display with RTX 5090 GPU
• Stealth series presents the most adaptable specifications

MSI boasts nine (nine!) gaming laptops prepared for this year, encompassing the Titan, Raider, Stealth, and Vector lineups. This dragon is focusing solely on 18-inch models this year, having only three versions available with smaller display sizes (with one still at 17 inches). Most configurations are Intel-oriented, with a few AMD variants mingled among them, currently ranging from RTX 5070 Ti to RTX 5090 GPUs.

At the forefront, we have the MSI Titan 18 HX AI, a high-performance machine equipped with premium components, and the return of the swift 120Hz 4K Mini LED display. The Raider model shares these specifications, but adds an AMD variant with a Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor. Meanwhile, the Stealth line appears to be the most adaptable choice. It’s available with both AMD’s impressive Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor and Intel’s Ultra 9 275HX, covering the entire GPU spectrum from RTX 5070 Ti to RTX 5090, and offering a selection between enhanced resolution 4K displays and quicker QHD+ alternatives.

The significant highlights among these devices are related to cooling. MSI utilized CES to unveil its SSD cooler, which reportedly lowers the maximum operational temperature of storage by as much as 10°C. Naturally, no CES presentation would be complete without an AI companion – MSI has also launched its own AI assistant for natural language interactions.

Razer

• Razer Blade 16 abandons Intel for AMD in its CPU
• Equipped with RTX 5090 GPU
• Retains the outstanding QHD+ 240Hz OLED display

Razer has refined its Blade 16 for 2025, featuring a new even sleeker profile measuring just 0.59-inches and an enhanced keyboard with 1.5mm key travel distance. Naturally, the OLED display that made last year’s version one of the finest Razer laptops to date returns, showcasing all the RTX 5090 brilliance in vibrant detail. Additionally, the Blade 16 has been upgraded with a fresh six-speaker audio system offering custom EQ controls.

With a fresh slim design and a more robust GPU comes the necessity to reconsider thermal management, and Razer has fitted its latest model with an advanced vapor chamber alongside a dual-fan arrangement. The new design now covers 57% of the motherboard and employs 0.05mm exhaust fins.

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