POWER LAPTOPS

Serious contenders for your next laptop purchase - no matter your needs 

- David Nield

GAMING

ASUS ROG STRIX SCAR 16 You’re not going to find many gaming laptops with specs as good as the Asus ROG Strix Scar 16. The starting model boasts an Intel Core i9 processor, 32GB of RAM, an RTX 4080 GPU from Nvidia and a huge 2TB SSD, and it gets better (and pricier) from there. We love the design too, a clean look with some subtle, customisable lighting effects.

From £3,099, asus.com 

RAZER BLADE 14 

Razer needs no introduction if you know your gaming laptops, and the 14-inch model is the most compact it makes – perfect for moving from place to place or from desk to desk. Toptier AMD processors and Radeon GPUs will run your games effortlessly, and the laptop’s looks are sleek enough that it’s suitable for offices and coffee shops too. From £2,399, razer.com

GIGABYTE AORUS 17X 

This is one of Gigabyte’s flagship gaming laptops, and it’s an absolute beast – as is reflected in the high price, of course. There’s an Intel Core i9 processor here, and a top-of the-range Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 or 4090 GPU, and they combine to ensure that every single game flies by on the polished, super speedy 17.3-inch display.

From £3,399, gigabyte.com

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