5. MSI Katana 15
Key Specification
Price:- $999
Display:- 15.6” IPS, @ 144hz
CPU: Intel Core i7-13620HX
GPU:- Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070
Ram:- Up to 16GB DDR5
Ports:- 1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen1 / DP) 2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1 1x Type-A USB2.0 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz) 1x RJ45
Storage:- Up to 1TB, SSD
Battery:- up to 99.99Wh
Weight:- 2.29kg
In the list of top gaming laptops MSI Katana 15 is another great contender of the company. It’s an affordable gaming laptop with quite impressive features that catches your eyes. Features a simple design with RGB lighting, this laptop has quite impressive storage for smooth gaming experience. The main component of the laptop is its hardware such as Intel Core i7-13620H processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, that offers powerful performance to the gamers, and is a rival to the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen7 or the HP Omen 16 in the same segment. Also it has a good number of connecting ports that enable you to connect all your other gaming accessories. The MSI Katana 15 is one of the exciting options for buyers if they are looking for a laptop with latest generation hardware within affordable pricing.
| Pros | Cons |
| Good performance | Low battery life |
| Good in segment | Not good display |
| Snappy keyboard |
6. Dell Alienware m18 R2
Key Specification
Price:- $1,899
Display:- 18” QHD+ @ 165hz
CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX
GPU:- Nvidia RTX 4070
Ram:- Up to 32GB DDR5
Ports:- Thunderbolt 4.0 ports (2), USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, HDMI 2.1 port, Mini-DisplayPort, SD-card slot, Power-adapter port
Storage:- Up to 1TB, SSD
Battery:- up to 97Wh
Weight:- 4.3kg
Dell also offers great options in its gaming segments, offering the same designing component of its previous laptop Dell is offering its new Alienware m18 R2. But the Alienware m18 R2 features the latest Intel’s high performance processors of 14th Gen HX and Nividia RTX 4070 GPU, that offers great gaming experience. Its monitor-like screen makes it one of the preferable choices for those who like to play in the computer-like gaming setup. This makes processing fast, however the big size of the laptop might not impress you. Also its cooling system makes your gaming session big without getting overheated. It might be heavy in weight that makes it less portable compared to other gaming laptops. But still its sleek design, decent battery in comparatively impressive pricing make it one of the preferences of gamers.
| Pros | Cons |
| Optional mechanical Cherry MX keyboard | High Price |
| High performance oriented | Too bulky and big |
| High quality display with FHD+480Hz option |