There's never been a better time to be a PC gamer, especially if you’re always on the go. Gaming notebooks are lighter, more powerful and cheaper than ever before. They're particularly useful for students because their beefy hardware could be helpful for rendering video and doing any other schoolwork that would make super-thin ultraportables sweat. You can find some general advice on choosing gaming laptops in our guide. But if you want to narrow down the field to a few great options, you’ve come to the right place.

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- The best midrange for most people: ASUS Zephyrus G14: https://amzn.to/3zWCfSa?uuid=zYqVc3be...
- The best high-end option: Razer Blade 15: https://amzn.to/3u0OhGm?uuid=T5XajfKx...
- A thin 14-inch option: Alienware X14: https://bit.ly/3xP6U1a?uuid=biCRib8eo...
- The best budget option: Dell G5 15: https://bit.ly/3nbnZxn?uuid=lR8HTKizP...
- The best no-limit gaming laptop: ASUS Zephyrus Duo 16: https://amzn.to/3brm7xz?uuid=AvY29Qps...

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