The holy grail of gaming laptops: What's it like to be top of the range
For some, high-performing gaming laptops are like side dishes. Nice to have, but not entirely necessary if you have a perfectly functioning desktop at home. But, as the value of personal devices with both high-end performance and mobility goes up, easily portable laptops that can run the entire gamut of ram-heavy games and more, are now being sought after by discerning gamers.
What do top-of-the-range gaming laptops have to offer? Let's take a look at some key things to look out for, from display to CPU.
Display
Most laptop screens use liquid crystal display (LCD), but high-end laptops are now boasting 4K OLED displays, a feature that some phones and smart televisions are already enjoying. 4K OLED displays feature faster response timing, reduced power consumption and incredible image quality. Now apply that to some of the most beautiful games such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and think of what a visual treat it'll be!
Graphics Card
Graphic cards help render graphics, and the speed of which it can do so determines whether images look buttery smooth or choppy for the eyes. The best graphic card money can buy right now for laptops is the RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, which can handle reasonably high to demanding graphic settings, providing you with the best 4K gaming performance on-the-go.
System Memory
Random access memory (RAM) is one of the main components that makes a laptop powerful. High amount of RAM allows more programs to be run concurrently without affecting performance. For example, browsing the web may need around 2 GB of RAM, but running a ram-intensive game may require around 8 GB or more. You should see 16 GB of RAM on a high-end gaming laptop to allow you to run most games smoothly, and then some.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The CPU controls how fast your computer runs and performs its tasks. The more cores a laptop processor has, the quicker it can process tasks, and the more tasks it can handle at any given time. For high-end laptop models, we're looking at a minimum of six to eight cores for best performance.
Hard Drive
A hard drive is a memory storage. Today's high-performance laptop computers have a solid-state drive (SSD) that can hold up to two terabytes worth of storage space. Unlike hard drives, data is instantly accessible on the memory chips, transferring and retrieving data way faster in comparison.
Portability
While theoretically portable, gaming laptops used to weigh in like a couple of bricks just a few years ago. Now, even with all the improved performance and top-notch hardware, a high-performance laptop can weigh as little as 3 kg or even less.
Now that we know what to look out for, let's take a look at some gaming laptops from Razer that check off the above list.
Razer Blade 17 Pro
Built for extreme performance, the Razer Blade 17 Pro is packed with an 8-core 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and 16 GB of DDR4 memory. With three tiers to choose from, the Razer Blade 17 Pro at its best offers up a 1 TB SSD as well as the best graphic card and display (RTX 2080 Super Max-Q and 4K OLED respectively) a laptop can get in the market. This powerhouse doesn't just look good on the inside. All that power is contained within a robust aluminum-magnesium unibody chassis, lending strength and good looks to the package. Games aside, the powerful specs also allows the laptop to double up as workstation for professional use easily. Prices start from $3,959.
Razer Blade Stealth 15 Base /Advanced Model
The new Razer Blade 15 is a compact laptop that strikes the perfect balance between power and portability. Equipped with 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processors, faster dual-channel memory, and an arsenal of graphic options spanning from the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti up to GeForce RTX 2080 Super, you get to customise exactly how powerful you want the laptop to be. Options are available in both Base and Advanced Models, whether you lean towards everyday functions or an esports grade machine.
Razer Blade Stealth 13
The Razer Blade Stealth 13 is the most portable of the lot, weighing at less than 1.5 kg, armed with hardware that's perfect for gaming and productivity. The smallest guy in the series features the world's fastest 13.3" 120 Hz Full HD display for buttery smooth visuals or a 4K resolution touch display, depending on your needs. Utilising the 10th gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor at 25 W and the GeForce® GTX 1650 Ti, this mean machine packs a punch, allowing one to rip through games and content creation tasks easily.
All the laptops in the above-mentioned range feature a unibody frame fortified using precision CNC, where high-grade aluminium and the stealth black colour is anodised at a sub-molecular level for maximum durability. With no bloatware in the system and a clean-cut design, you're getting a premium machine that is capable of gaming and working anywhere you go.
For more information, check out the Razer Official Store on Lazada or Shopee to get your very own machine now.
This content was produced in partnership with Razer.
