QUESTION
Which gaming laptop should I buy?
Buy the HP OMEN MAX 16 if you want the strongest all-around gaming-laptop pick and your budget can stretch. If you want better value for most shoppers, start with the MSI Katana 15 HX. If portability matters, compare the Razer Blade 14 and Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 before buying.
Quick picks:
- HP OMEN MAX 16 — best performance-first pick.
- MSI Katana 15 HX — best mainstream value pick.
- Razer Blade 14 — best premium compact pick.
- Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 — best portable everyday gaming pick.
- Acer Nitro 14 — worth considering if you want a smaller gaming laptop at a more budget-conscious level.
- Asus TUF A14 — worth considering for a compact, practical gaming laptop.
For specs, I’d avoid anything below 512GB SSD storage; 1TB or more is better if you install several large games.