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How to Have A Fantastic Gaming Laptop Under $1500

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How to Have A Fantastic Gaming Laptop Under $1500

February 25, 2018 Posted by Jane Smith Editorial No Comments

Any avid gamer out there wants to be in possession of the best laptop with the best gaming experience. Laptop manufacturers are tailor-making machines for different use be it business, office or gaming.

Gaming has become a lucrative multi-million dollar business. Competitions are organized worldwide, and players compete against each other. A gamer wants a high-performance machine at a low cost. The specifications of a good gaming laptop are higher specifications than a normal one with the area of focus being CPU, graphics, big screens among others.

Below are the top gaming laptops one can purchase at under $1500:

1. Alienware AW17R4 17-Inch Gaming Laptop

The Alienware series of laptops manufactured by Dell offers an uncompromising gaming experience. Even the hardcore gamers will be impressed by its host of features. The latest Intel Core i7 processor powers it with a speed of 2.8GHz. This enormous CPU can handle anything you throw at it. The 17.3-inch screen is anti-glare with a FULL HD resolution. It has a standard 16GB ram which is upgradable to 32GB if one needs to. Space is crucial as several games occupy space in a laptop. That’s why 1TB of HDD is more than enough. This laptop offers the best graphics among the bunch with a Nvidia 1060. Note that it’s possible to specify less RAM of 8GB and Nvidia of 1070 and lacks an SSD. A gamer can, however, choose which combination best suits them or if they can upgrade the specs since the SSD and ram are easy to install.

SUMMARY: It has a decent battery life of 5 hours, a weight of 9.7lbs, Windows 10 Home 64-bit OS and has some excellent chassis.

2. Asus GL503VM

Asus is one of the best gaming laptop under $1500 for several reasons. It has ample storage of 1TB SHDD and a 256GB SSD for storage and has 16GB RAM. The Intel Core i7 CPU is among the best in the market. The 120Hz screen is precise and can be viewed from every angle. The keyboard backlighting is customizable, and one can feel the chassis is solid. The Nvidia GTX 1060 can comfortably handle games at high or ultra settings.

SUMMARY: Compared to competition one can agree that it has a sleek design. The only shortfalls are a loud fan and a weak touchpad.

3. ACER Predator Helios 300 G3-571-77QK

The operating system is Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit processor with an Intel Core i7-7700HQ which makes it a bargain at that price. The build quality finish gives it a premium feel. It has a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card with a 256GB SSD but one can add 1TB HDD for an extra cost but within the budget of $1500. It also packs a lot of ports for connectivity and can even connect to external monitors.

SUMMARY: One cannot regret purchasing this gadget as it provides the best value for money spent.


In conclusion, there are good gaming laptops for an agreed budget such as $1500 but the three above stand out for different reasons, i.e., budget, graphics quality and overall performance. Nothing compared to the game experience and it’s for that reason one has to choose and compare the available laptops before settling for one. The higher the specs, the higher the cost; a gamer has to trade off the specs against the price, and that’s why this article is insightful.

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