{"id":466353,"date":"2022-06-22T00:05:29","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T21:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/should-you-buy-a-gaming-laptop-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-06-22T00:05:29","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T21:05:29","slug":"should-you-buy-a-gaming-laptop-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-buy-a-gaming-laptop-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Should You Buy a Gaming Laptop? \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a412610101fc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a412610101fc\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-buy-a-gaming-laptop-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CShould_You_Buy_a_Gaming_Laptop_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Should You Buy a Gaming Laptop? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-buy-a-gaming-laptop-review-geek\/#Portability_Is_Awesome_but_Expensive\" >Portability Is Awesome but Expensive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-buy-a-gaming-laptop-review-geek\/#Todays_Gaming_Laptops_Are_Powerful_but_Limited\" >Today\u2019s Gaming Laptops Are Powerful but Limited<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-buy-a-gaming-laptop-review-geek\/#Still_a_Gaming_Laptop_Is_Often_the_Easiest_Upgrade\" >Still, a Gaming Laptop Is Often the Easiest Upgrade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-buy-a-gaming-laptop-review-geek\/#Look_Around_Portable_Gaming_Is_Changing\" >Look Around; Portable Gaming Is Changing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-buy-a-gaming-laptop-review-geek\/#Should_You_Buy_a_Gaming_Laptop\" >Should You Buy a Gaming Laptop?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CShould_You_Buy_a_Gaming_Laptop_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Should You Buy a Gaming Laptop? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-121355\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/216bf9a5.png?width=1200\" alt=\"MSI 12th Gen HX Series Gaming laptops\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">MSI<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We\u2019ve finally reached a point where gaming laptops\u00a0<em>don\u2019t<\/em> suck. They\u2019re relatively compact, quieter than a PlayStation, and often have amazing screens. But gaming laptops still have some major drawbacks, and due to the rise of cloud gaming and the Steam Deck, they\u2019re no longer the only option for portable PC gaming.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick heads up; I don\u2019t want to discourage anyone from buying a cool laptop. But if you\u2019re on the fence about buying a $1,700 gaming laptop, maybe I can help you weigh the pros and cons.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portability_Is_Awesome_but_Expensive\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Portability Is Awesome but Expensive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gaming PCs unlock a powerful, high-quality experience that just isn\u2019t available on the Xbox or PlayStation. And a gaming laptop lets you take that experience on the go\u2014it\u2019s awesome, as I\u2019m sure you can imagine.<\/p>\n<p>And while you can obviously use a desktop PC for work or school, a gaming laptop is infinitely more versatile thanks to its portability. You might look kinda dorky whipping out a Razer Blade to run architectural software (or whatever you do), but you won\u2019t need to buy a second computer.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, gaming laptops cost a lot of money to manufacture. Not only do they require special parts (hinges, shielding, custom plastic), but they need to include a keyboard, battery, screen, and trackpad. And since gaming laptops are at the center of a very competitive market, companies like Razer, ASUS, and MSI dump a ton of money into laptop R&amp;D.<\/p>\n<p>These costs get passed down to customers. And at the end of the day, a gaming laptop will always cost more than an equally powerful desktop, often by several hundred dollars. (I\u2019m accounting for the fact that PC owners need to buy a monitor and all that, by the way.)<\/p>\n<p>To be clear, the high price of a gaming laptop shouldn\u2019t be a dealbreaker. A desktop PC costs less money, for sure, but laptops can go anywhere. You can even use a gaming laptop at your desk using an external monitor\u2014it\u2019s like owning both a laptop\u00a0<em>and<\/em> a desktop.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Todays_Gaming_Laptops_Are_Powerful_but_Limited\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Today\u2019s Gaming Laptops Are Powerful but Limited<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-121356\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/b3245420.png\" alt=\"ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Frog.asus.com%2Flaptops%2Frog-strix%2Frog-strix-scar-17-se-2022-series%2F\">ASUS<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Modern gaming laptops are shockingly powerful. They can run AAA games without a hitch, and a reasonable five-hour battery life is expected from any decent machine. But even if a gaming laptop matches the technical specs of a desktop PC, it will almost always fall short on performance due to thermal and power constraints.<\/p>\n<p>These limitations make sense. We\u2019re talking about very compact (and battery-powered) machines that exceed the capabilities of gigantic game consoles. But here\u2019s the problem; manufacturers don\u2019t detail real-world performance when selling laptops.<\/p>\n<p>Unless you hunt down some very in-depth reviews, it\u2019s hard to tell how a laptop will run. Massive gaming laptops have a ton of surface area, so they tend to work well, stay relatively cool, and have reasonably loud fans\u2014less portability means more predictability.\u00a0But smaller models can feel like a bit of a gamble. (To be clear, all gaming laptops get a bit hot and have noisy fans.)<\/p>\n<p>And you\u2019re not just limited by raw performance. Because laptops aren\u2019t upgradable, you\u2019re forced to deal with whatever hardware you decide to purchase. Any flaws, such as a dim display, an outdated CPU, or a crappy port selection, are stuck there forever. (Yeah, some gaming laptops have upgradable RAM and storage. You could even fiddle with\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/232144\/what-is-an-egpu-and-why-should-i-want-one\/\">external GPUs<\/a>.\u00a0Point is, you\u2019re basically stuck with whatever laptop you buy, so you\u2019d better be well aware of its limitations.)<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Still_a_Gaming_Laptop_Is_Often_the_Easiest_Upgrade\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Still, a Gaming Laptop Is Often the Easiest Upgrade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-101149\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ec3f690e.png\" alt=\"The NVIDIA RTX 3080 graphics card floating through cyberspace.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.nvidia.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/21\/geforce-now-rtx-3080\/\">NVIDIA<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Global supply shortages have forced the PC market into a weird position. Manufacturers can\u2019t meet customer demand for the first time in several years. So, instead of selling components directly to consumers, these manufacturers are prioritizing companies that sell pre-made desktops and laptops.<\/p>\n<p>Needless to say, it\u2019s not a fun time to build a PC. And if you want to build a top-of-the-line machine with the latest and greatest parts, you need to be incredibly patient or deal with overpriced scalpers. (Assuming that you\u2019re confident enough to build a PC in the first place.)<\/p>\n<p>Gaming laptops (and pre-built desktops) are still relatively easy to find, and high-end models pack things like 12th Gen Intel Core processors, 3080 GPUs, DDR5 RAM, and M.2 storage. That makes them the easiest option if you need a new computer\u2014especially if you\u2019re in a rush to buy one.<\/p>\n<p>To be clear, the supply of computer components is beginning to meet demand. A custom desktop PC may be relatively affordable a year or two from now, especially if our economic situation (and the rise of cloud gaming) pushes people away from gaming PCs. But I\u2019m just speculating here, and in the meantime, a gaming laptop is a much easier upgrade than building something from loose parts.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Look_Around_Portable_Gaming_Is_Changing\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Look Around; Portable Gaming Is Changing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-111737\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/079f4fb5.png\" alt=\"A close-up of the Steam Deck's right thumbstick and buttons.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fsteamdeck%2F\">Valve<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Gaming laptops are better than ever before, but ironically, they\u2019re now faced by some fierce competition. You can now play AAA games on any device using a service like Xbox Cloud Gaming, and portable consoles like the Steam Deck offer PC games in an incredibly compact, comfortable, and affordable package.<\/p>\n<p>Now, cloud gaming has some obvious drawbacks. It requires a decent internet connection (and eats through data), it comes with a monthly fee, and it offers a limited selection of games. But cloud gaming doesn\u2019t require expensive hardware, and it just gets better every year.<\/p>\n<p>Consoles like the Steam Deck are a more direct alternative to a gaming laptop. And while power limitations force these consoles to run at lower resolutions and frame rates, they tend to have a great battery life. (And you really don\u2019t need 4K 120FPS on a seven-inch display.)<\/p>\n<p>I strongly suggest looking into these alternatives before buying a gaming laptop. You can try Xbox Cloud Gaming, NVIDIA GeForce Now, or Stadia on any device with a free trial, and while the Steam Deck is backordered, you can make a reservation for just $400.<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and if you already own a gaming desktop, you can use <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/451028\/how-to-set-up-steam-link-on-iphone-ipad-and-apple-tv\/\">Steam Link<\/a> to stream its contents to other devices in your home (when playing games on Steam, at least).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_a_Gaming_Laptop\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Should You Buy a Gaming Laptop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-106907\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/01\/06eef91f.jpg\" alt=\"2022 Razer Blade 15 laptop\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Razer<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You know, I really don\u2019t want to seem like a party pooper. Gaming laptops are incredible, and for many people, they\u2019re the best way to experience games. Not only are gaming laptops portable, but they can serve double-duty as a work or school PC, and can even stand in for a desktop when connected to an external monitor.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re willing to deal with the high price and non-upgradability of a gaming laptop, you should probably buy one. Just don\u2019t make any assumptions about what you\u2019re buying\u2014read reviews, watch videos, and look up information on Google. You\u2019re making a big investment, so do your research.<\/p>\n<p>I also encourage you to look into cloud gaming or the Steam deck. Again, you can get a free trial to a cloud gaming service and try playing a AAA game on any device in your home. 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