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Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

I tested the three best 14-inch gaming laptops. There’s a clear winner

The Zephyrus G14, Blade 14, and Omen Transcend 14 are all great gaming laptops, but only one can win in this 14-inch laptop shootout.
Diablo 4 running on the Alienware x16.

Buying a gaming laptop? These are the brands to trust

A person using the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 laptop on a desk.

These are the best Asus gaming laptops to buy in 2024

Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

2 gaming laptops you should buy instead of the Razer Blade

Cyberpunk 2077 on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5.

The best budget gaming laptops you can buy in 2024

An Alienware m16 gaming laptop in use on a desk, playing Baldur's Gate III.

The 13 best gaming laptop deals in March 2024

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 placed on a desk.

Our 5 favorite gaming laptop deals in Best Buy’s ‘3-Day Sale’

The back of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

I can’t wait for ARM-based gaming laptops

A tray of Intel Core Ultra CPUs.

Intel just boosted gaming performance by up to 155%

NVIDIA Studio laptops with UI

Let’s create: Why NVIDIA Studio laptops are quintessential for content creators

Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

The new ROG G14 completely upends the Razer Blade 14

The 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 sitting on a table.

We just learned two critical details about the 2024 Zephyrus G14

The ROG Strix G16 open on a table.

The best 17-inch laptops you can buy in 2024

Looking for the best 17-inch laptop to buy in 2024? We've gathered the best large laptop models for those who need a larger display for work or play.
HP Omen Transcend 14 sitting next to a window.

The best gaming laptops we saw at CES 2024

It was a lighter year for gaming laptops at CES 2024, but these are the ones that really popped.
The 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 sitting on a table.

This is how Asus defeats the Razer Blade 14

A striking redesign on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 means that we finally have a proper competitor for the Razer Blade 14.
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio on a table.

MSI just went hard

MSI brought some serious contenders to CES 2024 against the MacBook Pro in the creator space.
The back of the Alienware m16 R2 on a table.

This is a first for Alienware gaming laptops

Dell has brought new Alienware gaming laptops and peripherals to CES 2024, with a number of updates.
The lid of the Lenovo Legion 9i.

Lenovo just made my favorite gaming laptop even better

At CES 2024, Lenovo is making the highest-reviewed laptop we used last year even better with an upgraded CPU and new dedicated AI chip.
The Razer Blade 14 and 18 on a table.

The Razer Blade is losing its edge

Razer brought some updates to its Blade gaming laptops at CES 2024, but was it enough?
HP Omen Transcend 14 sitting next to a window.

I tried the world’s lightest 14-inch gaming laptop — here’s what surprised me

HP claims its new Omen Transcend 14 is the world's lightest 14-inch gaming laptop. Here's what surprised me after spending some time with the laptop.
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 playing Cyberpunk 2077.

How gaming laptops grew up in 2023

Gaming laptops have treated the display like an afterthought for years, but in 2023, gaming laptops grew up in a big way.
The lid of the Lenovo Legion 9i.

This was the most exciting gaming laptop I reviewed in 2023

I review dozens of gaming laptops every year, but no laptop stood out to me in 2023 quite like the Lenovo Legion 9i.
AMD revealing its Ryzen 8040 CPUs.

AMD’s new Ryzen 8040 CPUs aren’t all that new

AMD revealed its new Ryzen 8040 laptop CPUs, but looking closely at the specs, it doesn't look like there's much new with them at all.
Doom Eternal running on an Alienware x14 R2.

5 things you should never do with your gaming laptop

Gaming laptops require some specific care to keep humming along. Here are some key gaming laptop mistakes to avoid.
Razer Blade 14 angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

The best thin and light gaming laptops 2023

Not everyone wants to haul around a massive, obnoxious gaming laptop. That's why there are a number of excellent thin and light options with good performance.
An AMD GPU and CPU, sharing power while gaming.

AMD finally announced the GPU I’ve waited months for

After several quiet months, AMD is stepping up to the plate with a new laptop graphics card that squarely targets the RTX 4080.
A tweet showing Trump's lawyer with a gaming laptop.

Trump’s lawyer brought a gaming laptop to $250M fraud trial

Of all the places we'd expect to see a gaming laptop, President Trump's fraud trial was definitely not one of them.
Cyberpunk 2077 on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5.

I review gaming laptops professionally — these are the only two you should buy in 2023

We review dozens of gaming laptops each year, and there are some great options. But these two laptops truly stand above the pack in 2023.
Stadium lighting on the Alienware x16 laptop.

These are the only gaming laptops you should consider if you want to play Starfield

If you want to play Starfield with the best performance, you need one of the best gaming laptops. Here's what we recommend picking up to play the game.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Where in the world are all of AMD’s next-gen laptop GPUs?

AMD released a slate of promising laptop GPUs at the beginning of the year, but there have been shockingly few laptops sporting them.
Dell G15 (2023) sitting on a coffee table.

The only gaming laptops you should consider for college

Going back to school this fall? These are the only three gaming laptops you should look at in 2023.
The Legion Slim 5 14 on a desk with peripherals on it.

Lenovo’s new 14-inch gaming laptop beats the ROG G14 in one key way

Lenovo's new Legion Slim 5 14 Gen 8 has the upper hand on the fan-favorite ROG G14 with its OLED screen.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 sitting on a table.

It’s official — AMD’s best gaming CPU is coming to laptops

AMD is bringing its 3D V-Cache tech to laptops, arriving first in the monstrous Asus Scar 17 gaming laptop.
Digital Trends Best Prime Day Gaming Laptop Deals

Best Prime Day gaming laptop deals: Alienware, Razer, Asus & more

Prime Day is hours away and we're already spotting some awesome Prime Day gaming laptop deals. Here are the best around.