With So Many Options Available, It can Be Difficult to Choose the Right Laptop: Here's Our Curated List of Best Laptops for Gaming in 2020

Like all other laptops and desktops, you need to select the ideal processor. Being a gaming laptop, the processor must provide the thrust required to make your laptop fast. Most gamers prefer high-intensity games that require the right amount of power. The Intel Core i7 processor is an ideal choice in the gaming world. And, you must also check the GPU and the NVIDIA Geforce is the ideal one. Do check on your budget as this might cost you a lakh or more.

To keep up with the fast pace of most games and the high power of the processors, gamers ideally choose an 8 GB RAM as a minimum. It will act as a support to the high powered processors and ensure you have superior gaming experience. An optimum RAM and a VRAM will provide the maximum throughput necessary along with other components.

When you need to select the storage, always choose the SSD as it is faster than an HDD. The SDDs have faster read and write speeds that allow faster loading of the games. The data transfer speeds of SSDs are much higher as well. SDDs are also known to last longer as they do not have any movable parts. However, it is ideal to have a minimum of 1 TB HDD for storage, along with a 128-512 GB SSD for processing of games, as per your budget.

It is advisable to have a dedicated GPU as it provides a better graphics experience. However, it comes at a price. The GPUs are known to be expensive, even though they are known to perform remarkably well. A GPU helps better performance for gaming freaks and virtual reality enthusiasts that has CUDA cores. A dedicated GPU can also help in cryptocurrency mining.

While selecting a GPU, you must check the refresh rate of the display. A display with a refresh rate of 144 Hz will require a powerful GPU. Also, check the monitor resolution and a high-resolution card will be needed for monitors with 1440 pixel resolution.

An over-the-top entry-level gaming laptop that provides value for money. A Turbo button goes full throttle when the graphics chip is overclocked. Storage and memory can be upgraded easily. It looks aesthetically pleasing with the black chassis with the integrated blue designs. It is powered with a ninth-generation Intel Core-i7 9750H 2.4GHz quad-core processor that can be turbo boosted to 4.1 GHz along with a 16GB of DDR4 RAM that is expandable up to 32GB. The laptop also has a 6GB DDR5 Nvidia Geforce GTX 2060 GPU.

A 15.6-inch full-HD IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels makes the colours appear vibrant with clear details. It also has a locked-in 60Hz refresh rate for game playback and smooth video. The overall design is complemented through a blue back-light on the keyboard. The anti-ghosting technology prevents accidental pressing of the keyboard.

The battery life is for four non-stop hours and offers excellent video editing capabilities. It is available for Rs. 1,20,999 on Flipkart.

The heavyweight laptop uses an Intel Core i9-9900K CPU along with an Nvidia GeForce RTX series GPU is more of a desktop setup with the advantage of not taking up too much space and being portable. The CPU can process up to 16 threads due to the Hyper-threading functionality. The laptop comes with four hard drive and SSD bays along with space for up to 128GB of RAM. It has two M2 SSDs present through a RAID 0 array. The 256 GB drives are from Samsung with a great read and write speeds (over 2000 MB/s).

The display is a non-reflective 4k 60 Hz panel, which can be a dampener for some. Its size is also not the ideal one, and so is the amount of heat generated by the laptop. However, the RGB lighting using the LED strips on the sides and front quite make up for its looks. The touchpad is quite large enough at 11 cm X 6 cm and registers the inputs accurately. The processor is future proof and has power reserves even with UHD monitors.

It is priced at Rs. 3,64,900 and is available on imastudent.com.

When you think of a gaming laptop, an HP laptop is not your ideal choice. But this one from HP is n exception. The cooling vents at the back are large and bring down the internal temperature fast. It uses a ninth-generation Intel Core i7-9750H 2.6GHz processor along with a 4GB GDDR5 Nvidia GTX 1650. The configuration allows it to run all games. An 8GB DDR4 RAM, along with a 256GB SSD primary storage with the secondary 1TB HDD, reduces the loading time to a great extent.

The display is among the best and is all of 15.6 inches with full HD and a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels that enhances the viewing experience. A violet backlit keyboard only takes the experiences several notches higher. A 3 cell Li-ion battery ensures a life of around four hours on a single charge. It also comes with USB 3.1 connectivity and heavy-duty speakers.

All the next-gen features come rather cheap for Rs. 72,990, available on Amazon.

The ROG is a renowned gaming device globally, and the Asus ROG Strix G531 uses Intel's 9th Gen H-series processors. Patrons can have two options, the Core i5-9300H or the Core i7-9750H. The graphics card is the GeForce RTX 2070. The laptop is quite sturdy yet heavy and may not be liked by those who prefer it light. The beautiful design is due to the collaboration with BMW Designworks Group. And it also does not have the camera.

The laptop has a 60 Hz and a 120 Hz variety of IPS panels. It comes with 2666 MHz, 32GB of DDR4 memory along with an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage. The machine offers brilliant viewing angles and can tilt 45 degrees too. The display also does not flicker at any level of brightness. The keyboard is like any other gaming ones with back-lit features.

Find it on Flipkart for Rs. 52,990.

It is known to be a class apart, even among premium gaming laptops, and the amount of choices that it provides is bewildering. The Blade 15 is the base, but the Advanced version is configured with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, RTX 2070 Max-Q Design, or RTX 2080 Max-Q for the GPU. The processor is 9th Gen Six cores Intel Core i7-9750H Up to 4.50 GHz.

You can also get numerous options for the display, viz. matte full HD at 240 Hz (new), glossy 4K touch, matte full HD at 144Hz, or a glossy 4K OLED with touch. The RAM options are also as per industry standards at 16GB (expandable till 64GB), with storage at either 256GB or 512GB (also upgradable).

The keyboard is nearly perfect with the RGB Chroma back-lights but could be bigger like most other gaming laptops. The generic battery backup could be around five to six hours, but that will depend on the GPU you chose. The 240 Hz display can be set to 60 Hz if you wish to save on battery. The display with a matte design is easy for your eyes, and the viewing angle is excellent too. The laptop comes with a vapour chamber technology with dual fans that lets the processors work with less thermal throttling.

It is priced at around Rs. 2,30,000 and is available on Amazon.

The Alienware Area-51 comes with hardware usually associated with a desktop and is among the most powerful gaming laptops. Its performance is complimented with a nice-looking chassis and has a perfect keyboard too. The laptop comes with an upgradable Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU together with 2.5Gbps Ethernet technology. It also has a 3.6-GHz Intel Core i9-9900K desktop chip. There is a 64 GB Ram along with two 1TB PCIe M.2 SSDs with a RAID 0 configuration and a 1TB (+8GB SSHD) Hybrid Drive.

The laptop comes with a revised design with rounded corners and constructed from a magnesium alloy. The vents at the rear are lined with LED lighting. The laptop can handle an assortment of peripherals and has USB 3.1 ports too. It has a 1920 x 1080 panel display with exotic colours. The panel has Nvidia's G-Sync expertise that comes with a 144-Hertz refresh rate that leads to smooth images. Its keyboard is comfortable but traditional. On its flip side, it has a short battery life and is bulky due to its heavy configuration.

This heavyweight laptop is on the expensive side and is priced at around Rs. 5,00,000 on Amazon.

Legion has also started to gain momentum in gaming laptops and is known to provide value for money computers. It comes with a 9th generation Intel Core i7-9750H processor along with an Nvidia RTX2060 GPU. The display cuts ice with gaming patrons through the 15.6-inch full HD IPS LCD panel with a 144Hz refresh rate that provides the ideal display across all games. However, it does not have any RGB lighting or heavy-duty fans to cool it down.

The 16GB of DDR4 RAM allows heavy usage, and it also has a 1TB Samsung PCIe NVMe SSD. Users also have the option of adding a hard drive. There are significant changes to the keyboard vis-à-vis a regular keyboard, and you need to get used to it fast. The trackpad is quite small too. Moreover, the battery life is also not good. Due to its low-key design, you may also use it for a professional laptop by passing off as a premium one.

It is priced at Rs. 66,990 on Amazon.

The gaming patrons will like this laptop as it is capable of running current games quite easily on a 300 Hz IPS display. The laptops are run with a Core i7-9750H Hexa-core processor along with a GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU. The Zephyrus has a 17.3-inch display with a resolution of 1920 X 1080 pixels that provides good enough brightness but does not gel well with its price levels. A 300 Hz panel comes with the Nvidia G-Sync technology and also allows the screen to be read from all angles.

The system has an NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 format) SSD from Samsung with 1 TB of storage space but does not allow storage space to be added. The heat generated is acceptable, and the fans work continuously at low speeds. On the flip side, the battery life is less than expected, and the brightness of the displays is also below par.

It is priced at Rs. 2,99,990 and is available on Amazon.

The MSI GL63 laptops are mid-range and have a fast and quiet keyboard that adds to the peaceful environment that you need. It has also been upgraded with the GTX 16 series graphics together with the 9th Gen Intel processing hardware from previous versions. It is also known for its features at a lower price. It has a matte black metal lid with its logo in the middle. Its performance is due to the partnership of the Intel Core i5-9300H processor together with an Nvidia GTX 1650 mobile graphics card. It is known to be the best in its price range. It has a memory of 8 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (2x DIMMs) along with storage of 1x 128 GB SSD and a 1 TB SSHD.

The keyboard across the MSI series is known for being quiet, but this one offers strokes good for gaming. The red back-light is effective even in dim light. The trackpad is a dampener, but it should not affect your decision. The cooling system has two fans along with a dual heat pipe technology that helps in keeping it cool when needed. The battery usage is also well within standards at almost four hours.

It is priced at Rs. 1,19,990 and is available on Flipkart.