![]() ![]() It ran for 8 hours and 57 minutes on our battery test, which involves browsing the web, streaming video and light graphics work. The Alienware also proved to be efficient in non-gaming tasks. In our tests, the combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 traded blows with Intel-based machines using the same GPU, but it's clear that you can play just about anything on this with the right settings. This is a laptop that can be taken places to game (if you don't mind a bit of extra weight). In fact, one of the standout aspects of the Alienware m15 R7 is that while its chassis is made of plastic, it feels extremely solid. It's often assumed that even mid-range laptops don't have great construction. Read: Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition Review We haven't tested with those specs, but one can expect sharper images and tad more pep. Splurge Config: Available for around $1,600 at Amazon, there's a G15 Advantage Edition config with a 2560 x 1440, 165 Hz display and a faster, Ryzen 9 5980HX CPU. There are also a handful of AMD and Asus-themed easter eggs both on the computer's exterior and even inside the laptop, underneath the bottom plate. For those who want their laptop to scream "gaming," the G15 is covered in RGB lighting, including a strip on the bottom. You'll have to bring your own webcam, however, as this laptop doesn't have one. The display could be a bit brighter, but is not unusable. ![]() The laptop remained cool at most touch points. It ran for 10 hours and 14 minutes on our battery test, which shamed almost all of its competitors and is longer than some ultrabooks we've tested recently. The Strix G15 Advantage Edition showed both strong gaming and productivity performance on our tests, competing with laptops using Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX 3070 in our suite of games.īut what particularly impressed us was the battery life. Recently, it's dropped a bit with the same AMD Radeon RX 6800M, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB storage drive that we reviewed it with. When we reviewed the Asus ROG Strix G15, it was just over $1,500. Read: HP Victus 16 Review Best All-AMD Laptop Under 1000 So be sure to check different retailers to get the best price and configurations. But there's an even more powerful version at Costco with 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD and a GeForce RTX 4060 that's regularly $1,399.99. HP's website can have good deals if you happen to catch a sale (the one we tested needs to be on sale to hit this price point). The trick with the Victus is making sure you buy it at the right place and right time. The display is nice and luminous, reaching 313 nits on our lightmeter, which is slightly higher than HP's claim. Sure, it can game, but it won't stand out if you happen to bring it into the coffee shop or office. We're also fans of its comfortable keyboard, which is great whether you're gaming or working. The HP Victus 16 combines solid gaming performance, a bright, 16.1-inch display and long battery life, making for a great laptop at its price point. ![]() The majority of these systems should come with Intel and AMD's latest chips (13th Gen Core for Intel, Ryzen 7000 for AMD), though you may come across especially good deals if you're willing to take last gen tech. Most gaming laptops under $1,500 will use Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4050 and RTX 4060 graphics cards. We'll highlight which systems deliver the most in that price range. This gives us a great idea of the kind of performance, build quality and other features you should reasonable expect with a budget of less than $1,500. Tom’s Hardware evaluates and reviews a wide variety of gaming laptops at different prices and with a wide array of component options. A PC with a speedy SSD, a high refresh rate display and a GPU good enough for gaming at 1080p can be had for under $1,500. Over the last few years, some features that you only used to find on the most high-end gaming notebooks have trickled down to low and mid-level models. Gaming laptops can be expensive, but they don't have to eviscerate your savings account. ![]()
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