Yesterday I wrote an overview of the best laptops of 2013, where, among other models, the best laptop for games was mentioned. However, I believe that the topic of gaming laptops was disclosed not completely and there is something to add. In this review, not only those laptops that can already buy today, but also another model, which should appear already this year and is very likely to become a unconditional leader in the category "Game Laptop". See also: Best Laptops 2021 for any tasks.
So, let's begin. In this review, in addition to specific models of good and best laptops, we will talk about what characteristics a computer should have to get into the "best game laptop 2013" rating, to which close attention should be paid in case you decide to buy such a laptop, Is it worth getting a laptop for games at all or better for the same price to buy a good desktop computer - to solve you.
Best New Game Laptop: Razor Blade
On June 2, 2013, one of the leaders in the production of computer accessories for games, Razor introduced its model, which, as I believe, can be immediately included in the review of the best laptops for games. "Razor Blade is the thinnest gaming laptop," the manufacturer characterizes its product.Despite the fact that Razor Blade is not yet for sale, specifications are told in favor of what he can sue the current leader - Alienware M17x.
The novelty is equipped with a new intel Core fourth-generation processor, 8 GB of DDR3L 1600 MHz, SSD for 256 GBB and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M gaming video card. The laptop screen diagonal is 14 inches (resolution 1600 × 900) and it is the thinnest and easy laptop for games.
It is interesting to note that Razor has been engaged only by the release of game keyboards, mice and other accessories for gamers and this is the first product with which the company goes to a rather risky laptop market. Let's hope that the leadership did not lose and Razor Blade will find its buyer.
UPD: Dell Alienware introduced an updated line of gaming laptops 2013: Alienware 14, Alienware 18 and New Alienware 17 - All laptops received the Intel Haswell processor, up to 4 GB of video cards and a number of other improvements.
Features of the best game laptop
Let's look at what characteristics the choice of the best gaming laptop is based. Most laptops that are purchased for study or professional activities are not intended for games in modern gaming industry products - for this capacity of these computers is simply not enough. In addition, restrictions imposes and the very concept of a laptop is a lightweight and laptop computer.
One way or another, a number of manufacturers with the established good reputation offer their lineups of laptops that are designed specifically for games. This list of the best gaming laptops of 2013 is fully made of products of these companies.
Now, what exactly are the characteristics important to choose a laptop for games:
- Processor - choose the best of the available. Currently, this is Intel Core i7, in all tests they exceed mobile processors from AMD.
- The game video card is necessarily a discrete video card with at least 2 GB of selected memory. In 2013, mobile video cards with memory capacity up to 4 GB are expected.
- RAM - minimum 8 GB, ideally - 16.
- Autonomous battery work - everyone knows that during the game the battery is discharged almost an order of magnitude faster than with normal operation, and in any case you will need a socket nearby. However, 2 hours of battery playing laptop should provide.
- Sound - in modern games, various sound effects have achieved an unattainable level earlier, so a good sound card with access to the audio system 5.1 should be present. Most embedded speakers do not provide proper sound quality - it is best to play with external speakers or in headphones.
- Screen size - for a gaming laptop the optimal screen size will be 17 inches. Despite the fact that the laptop with the screen rather cumbersome for the gameplay screen size is a very important parameter.
- Screen resolution - there is almost nothing to talk about - Full HD 1920 × 1080.
Not so many companies offer specialized rules of gaming laptops that correspond to these characteristics. These companies:
- Alienware and their series game laptops M17X
- ASUS - Laptops for the game Republic Of Gamers
- SAMSUNG - SERIES 7 17.3 "GAMER
It should be noted that companies are present on the market that allow themselves to determine all the characteristics and buy their own game laptop. In this review, we will consider only serial models that can be purchased in Russia. The game laptop with independently selected components can cost up to 200 thousand rubles and, of course, shut up for the belt the models considered here.
Rating of the best gaming laptops 2013
The table below - the three best models that you can almost easy to buy in Russia, as well as all of their specifications. There are different modifications in one line of gaming laptops, we will look at the top-end time.
| Mark. | AlienWare. | Samsung | ASUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | M17x R4 | Series 7 Gamer. | G75VX |
| Size, type and screen resolution | 17.3 "Widefhd Wled | 17.3 "LED Full HD 1080P | 17.3 inch Full HD 3D LED |
| Operating system | Windows 8 64-bit | Windows 8 64-bit | Windows 8 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i7 3630Qm (3740QM) 2.4 GHz, Turbo Boost to 3.4 GHz, 6 MB Cache | Intel Core i7 3610qm 2.3 GHz, 4 kernels, Turbo Boost 3.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 3630Qm |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB DDR3 1600 MHz, up to 32 GB | 16 GB DDR3 (Maximum) | 8 GB DDR 3, up to 32 GB |
| Video card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M | NVidia GeForce GTX 675M | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670MX |
| Memory video card | 2 GB GDDR5 | 2 GB | 3 GB GDDR5 |
| Sound | Creative Sound Blaster Recon3di.Audio System from Klipsch | REALTEK ALC269Q-VB2-GR, audio - 4W, built-in subwoofer | Realtek built-in subwoofer |
| HDD | 256 GB SSD SATA 6 GB / s | 1.5 TB 7200 RPM, caching SSD 8 GB | 1 TB 5400 RPM |
| Price in Russia (approximately) | 100,000 rubles | 70,000 rubles | 60-70 thousand rubles |
Each of these laptops provides excellent performance in games and each of them has its advantages and disadvantages. As you can see, the Samsung Series 7 Gamer laptop is equipped with a slightly obsolete processor, but it has 16 GB of RAM on board, as well as a newer video card in comparison with ASUS G75VX.
If we talk about price, Alienware M17X is the most expensive from the presented laptops, but for this price you get a games laptop equipped with excellent graphics, sound and other components. Laptops Samsung and Asus are about the same, but have a number of differences in the characteristics.
- All laptops have a similar screen with a diagonal of 17.3 inches
- ASUS and Alienware laptops are equipped with a newer and fast processor in comparison with Samsung
- Game video card in a laptop is one of the most important components. The leader here is ALIENWARE M17X, which establishes NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M, built by the Kepler 28NM process. For comparison, in the Passmark rating, this video card is gaining 3826 points, GTX 675M - 2305, and the GTX 670MX video card, which is equipped with an ASUS laptop - 2028. At the same time, it should be noted that Passmark is a very reliable test: the results are collected from all computers, its Passing (tens of thousands) and the overall rating is determined.
- Alienware is equipped with a high-quality Sound Blaster sound card and all the necessary outputs. Asus and Samsung laptops are also equipped with fairly high-quality REALTEK audio chips and have a built-in subwoofer. Unfortunately, SAMSUNG laptops do not provide for the sound of 5.1 - only 3.5mm output for headphones.
Outcome: Best Game Laptop 2013 - Dell Alienware M17x
The verdict is quite natural - of the three presented laptops for games, the Alienware M17X is equipped with the best playing video card, the processor and is ideal for all modern games.
Video - Best Laptop for Games 2013
Overview of Alienware M17X (translation to Russian)
Hi, I am Lenard Swain and I want to introduce you to Alienware M17x, which I consider the next step in the evolution of gaming laptops.
It is the most powerful of Alienware laptops weighing up to 10 pounds and a single 120 Hz-equipped 120 Hz with a full HD resolution, providing stunning features of stereoscopic 3D games. With this screen, you are not just watching the action, but are in his center.
To give you an unsurpassed immersion in the game and performance, we have developed a system equipped with the most powerful video cards from those present on the market. Regardless of which game you select, you can play it in a 1080p resolution with high settings by selecting one of our discrete schedule options.
Alienware M17x All graphics adapters use the most advanced graphics memory - GDDR5, and to sound consistent visual M17x equipped with sound and THX 3D Surround sound card Creative Sound Blaster Recon3Di.
If you are looking for the best possible performance, in M17X you will find the third-generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processors. In addition, the maximum amount of RAM is 32 GB.
In the new generation of Alienware laptops, SSD disks with MSATA interface, configuration with two hard drives or RAID array for large amounts of data or their security can be used.
You can select the configuration of the disk SSD, mSATA drive at the same time will be used to boot the system. In addition, the Alienware game laptops equipped with SSD discs provide high data access speeds.
Alienware laptops are riveted in a soft-touch plastic in black or red versions. Game laptops are equipped with all the necessary ports, including USB 3.0, HDMI, VGA, as well as the combined ESATA / USB port.
With the ALIENWARE POWERSHARE function, you can charge the connected equipment even when the laptop itself is turned off. In addition, there is an HDMI input that allows you to watch content from various HD sources - Blu-Ray player, or game console, such as PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. Thus, you can use the M17X game laptop as the Klipsch screen and columns.
We also equipped the laptop web chamber 2 MP, two digital microphones, a gigabit Internet for high Internet speed and a battery charge indicator. On the bottom side of the laptop there is a sign with the name you choose when buying a laptop.
Finally, you pay attention to our keyboard and nine illumination zones. Using software Alienware Command Center gives you access to a wide choice of themes to customize the system according to your wishes - you can even choose different themes for individual lighting system events. For example, when receiving an email, your keyboard may flash yellow.
In the latest version of Alienware Command Center, we introduced Alienadrenaline. This module allows you to create shortcuts to activate predefined profiles, which you can set separately for each game. For example, when starting a game or another, you can set the download of a specific backlight theme, launching additional programs, for example, to communicate over the network during the game.
With AlienOUCH, you can adjust the sensitivity of the touchpad, the options for pressing and dragging, and other options. Also, the touchpad can be turned off if you use the mouse.
Also in Alienware Command Center you will find Alienfusion - a convenient control module designed to configure performance, efficiency and extension and without the long life of the battery.
If you are looking for a powerful portable gaming system suitable for self-expression and demonstration of how you play, having the ability of games in 3D format - Alienware M17X is what you need.
If your budget does not allow you to buy a gaming laptop for 100 thousand rubles, it is worth seeking two other models described in this ranking. I hope the review will help you choose the game laptop in 2013.