How to Pick a Gaming Laptop - Avoid These Mistakes!
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How To Pick The Best Gaming Laptop Timestamps:
0:00 Don’t Make a Mistake Buying a Laptop!
0:12 1. GRAPHICS (GPU)
0:52 1.1 GPU Power Limits
2:05 1.2 GPU VRAM
2:40 1.3 Budget Laptop GPUs
3:26 1.4 Best Mid-Range Laptop GPUs
4:14 1.5 High-End Laptop GPUs - Worth It?
5:07 1.6 RTX 40 Series Laptops
5:21 1.7 Boost FPS with DLSS, FSR & XeSS
6:01 1.8 Ray Tracing
6:21 2. PROCESSOR (CPU)
7:13 2.1 Best Gaming Laptop CPUs Right Now
7:42 2.2 Intel or AMD CPU?
8:14 2.3 CPU Power Limits
9:26 2.4 Are Last Gen CPUs Still Good?
9:40 2.5 i5 vs i7 / Ryzen 5 vs Ryzen 7
10:09 2.6 i7 vs i9 / Ryzen 7 vs Ryzen 9
10:55 2.7 The Best Laptop CPU - Worth It?
11:20 2.8 Gaming Laptop CPU Buying Advice
11:42 3. MEMORY (RAM)
11:55 3.1 Get Dual Channel Memory
12:19 3.2 The BIG Problem with Laptop Memory
12:48 3.3 DDR4 vs DDR5 in Gaming Laptops
14:01 3.4 How Much Memory For Gaming Laptop?
14:29 3.5 More Important Things Than Memory Size
15:23 3.6 Memory Overclocking / XMG in Laptops
15:39 4. STORAGE
15:58 4.1 How Much Disk Space For Gaming?
16:47 4.2 How Many M.2 Slots?
18:02 4.3 PCIe 3.0 or PCIe 4.0 SSDs?
18:41 4.4 Are PCIe 5.0 SSDs Worth It?
19:28 4.5 2.5” Drive Bays - Say NO to HDD!
20:15 5. SIZE & WEIGHT
20:34 5.1 Portability vs Features
20:56 5.2 The Best Size Sweet Spot
21:05 5.3 Look & Feel / Design
21:29 6. SCREEN
21:39 6.1 Best Screen Size
22:04 6.2 Best Screen Resolution
23:05 6.3 Aspect Ratio
23:33 6.4 Best Screen Refresh Rate
25:00 6.5 Screen Response Time
26:08 6.6 Screen Brightness & Color
27:16 6.7 Panel Type - IPS, OLED, TN?
28:09 7. MUX SWITCH - Boost FPS in Games!
28:15 7.1 How Optimus Works
29:53 7.2 The MUX Switch Problem…
30:19 7.3 G-Sync
30:35 7.4 Advanced Optimus (Automatic MUX)
31:26 8. PORTS
32:06 8.1 Type-C Charging / Connecting a Monitor
32:48 8.2 2.5Gb Ethernet - Do You Need It?
33:11 8.3 HDMI - Watch Out For This!
33:49 9. BATTERY
34:01 9.1 Battery Sizes
34:26 9.2 Battery Life - Intel vs AMD
35:24 9.3 Performance on Battery Power
36:14 10. KEYBOARD & TOUCHPAD
37:10 11. OPERATING SYSTEM - Windows or Linux?
38:26 Save Money on your Gaming Laptop
38:46 Best Gaming Laptops in 2022
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@JarrodsTech Рік тому
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@vishalghuman Рік тому
Ok
@technicalactivity Рік тому
Ok
@mohamedaityoussef9965 Рік тому
Already did 💀
@byakuyaxgara100 Рік тому
Can u include laptop specs with gpu power limits
@tiredsoap953 Рік тому
Nice site!
@fuzzybunny2350 Рік тому
one of the best parts of these videos is the fact that major factors of the hardware not listed on specs when buying are adequately explained. great advice!
@Mc_rich-omega- 2 дні тому
No reply at this many likes is stupid
@gregoriusbernardus8065 Рік тому
first step : check your wallet
@monesh1994 3 місяці тому
After close to a decade on UKposts and this is one of my first comments because this video deserves it. Absolutely thorough in his explanation and any noob can follow through and grasp everything there is to know about gaming laptops. Respect for the effort!
@GridNomofTheShyulk Рік тому
Jarrod works so hard. Thanks for including so many timestamps!
@vontrap6942 Рік тому
He earns a lot of money on youtube making these videos. He doesn't do it for free.
@TrazynTheViewer Рік тому
@@vontrap6942 what do you meant?
@Myaseen321 Рік тому
@@TrazynTheViewer he is out of his mind
@shoaibahmad8786 10 місяців тому
@@vontrap6942why would he.? Who r u to him.? 😂
@enga-qs6co 10 місяців тому
@@vontrap6942 of course he does. You can do clickbaity videos with low effort and still get so many views. Yet he actually cares about quality and puts effort into his videos. Why do you gotta be this jealous and dumb
@lapin_noir Рік тому
I'm not looking to buy a gaming laptop at the moment, but this video is a really amazing guide! Loved how you covered all the hidden "gotchas" that manufacturers like to sneak in.
@squidigin9515 10 місяців тому
In my experience, you should prioritise airflow. I got a laptop that looked amazing on paper, but thermal throttles bc there’s barely any holes for air to go in/out. Doesn’t seem too bad at first, but causes serious, almost irreparable hardware damage over time
@Some1The4Got10 10 місяців тому
Try undervolting and laptop pads.
@TheMarkhhuk 8 місяців тому
After having an MSI that got so hot you couldn't touch the top of the keyboard I moved to the HP Omen due to airflow, its a bit bigger yes but it's never too hot to touch:-) we live and learn.
@squidigin9515 8 місяців тому
@@TheMarkhhuk HP Omen is the one I was referring to, I’ve received legit burns from it. The top does stay cool, but the bottom absolutely does not. Usually hovers around 100-110°C under load. Also sounds like a jet engine lmao
@aaravmalik7646 8 місяців тому
did you try a cooling pad @@squidigin9515
@crymore... 8 місяців тому
@@TheMarkhhukim a msi user was a omen but my god they suck ass. I got the ge76 raider 11uh , undervolt and now i play triple a games without the getting too hot problem. Its a high end gaming but i stay away from omen its a plastic walking laptop. But again you do you m8
@saigudbai 7 місяців тому
Been gaming on laptops for 20 years because I travel for work. This guy is giving very good information. You will always be limited by temp and many times cpu bottlenecked on a laptop compared to a desktop or new gen console. Only get a gaming laptop if you absolutely need to have your gaming rig traveling. I also just focus on games that are a bit older so I can enjoy better fps. I can play Witcher 3 at 140fps and love it.
@baselessowl 7 місяців тому
Damn ur comment got hearted 10 months after the video release
@saigudbai 7 місяців тому
@@baselessowl Yeah, I'm pretty impressed with the quality of information on this channel. Good stuff.
@jfloww Рік тому
As someone who is fairly new to computers as a whole, this was extremely helpful to figure out what to consider when buying a laptop. You made it so easy for people like me who have a basic understanding of computer parts, but need more details to truly know what to look for. Thank you so much!
@thatotherandrew_ Рік тому
This is it - the ultimate response to the age-old question of "what do you need to look for in a gaming laptop". Thank you for making the world of laptops a better place!
@Patriqu Рік тому
The cooling solution is also super important (more and thicker heatsinks, better fans, thermal paste applied) if you play demanding games at high fps because heat dissipation is more efficient. A bigger laptop size helps maintain lower temperatures inside the case.
@siyzerix Рік тому
Don't forget not having blocked vents. MSI gf65 thin has a great cooling solution, but blocked vents limit it severely
@yudhaadityasukmanto 8 місяців тому
Except for mcbook air, so thin so effective yet so efficient
@Beefy-Tech Рік тому
Watched so many of your videos before shooting the shoot on a laptop for myself and my gf, but you made the process significantly easier. Thanks to you we made the right choices bro, so keep up the good work👍
@shavkatibragimov1732 Рік тому
a year ago I switched to MAC but still watch every video of u ! love how u give info without water needless shit . thank you so much for all your effort Jarrod !
@GoldenApplezYT Рік тому
Been searching around for an upgrade from my MacBook Air for a little while now. Thanks for this in-depth guide! Made things a lot easier 😊.
@Obvious_Furry Рік тому
This is why I love Jarrod's videos. He always goes well in depth without making it hard to understand.
@haninditohaidarsatrio7393 Рік тому
Finally, a comprehensive and easily-understood guide Thanks, Mr. Jarrod 👌👌
@christianb427 Рік тому
You really nailed it!!! A very good video just before black friday sales. Thanks for this in depth video with advices to consider while choosing the laptop for my needs and preferences. I am sure a lot of people will benefit from this video. I am curious to see the difference between windows and Linux. I will stay tuned. :)
@azuajecarl65 Рік тому
Incredible amount of work put into this video, even the smallest yet important details are included. I'm doing my reaserch in order to buy a gaming laptop and this video really helped me a lot. We all appreciate the hard work Jarrod, thanks!
@Pedone_Rosso Рік тому
Great summary, very comprehensive and clear. Thanks for your videos!
@Zemtex47 11 місяців тому
Man you got by far the best laptop review channel. I have watched you for years. The amount of information and detail that you bring up and talk about is top level.
@Jesse-cx4si 11 місяців тому
Damn, homeskillet. This may be the most in-depth breakdown I’ve seen in years. Muchas el thankuous! Danke. Merci, et al. 👍
@fractalelf7760 8 місяців тому
As someone who has owned around 12 gaming laptops, the #1 criteria is repair process. You can dance around on specs, airflow, screen brightness all that jazz but these things are out of date fast and most will have a support issue within two to three years. The rest amounts to matter of taste ultimately. The only other hard criteria is get 32 Megs of RAM and the best GPU you can afford.
@orlandofranconovesterasjr.5548 7 місяців тому
Which laptop would you recommend for best value?
@fractalelf7760 6 місяців тому
@@orlandofranconovesterasjr.5548 From Alienware or in general? It’s hard to say - it changes a bit all the time. I put a premium on laptop repairs - unless you flip them about every two years you can expect (usually) one big repair. I stick with Dell as a result, but lean also towards Lenovo.
@smokegames1179 5 місяців тому
@@orlandofranconovesterasjr.5548gigabyte g5 kf with 4060, bought one for $750 some 3060 goes around for more
@namecollision Рік тому
This was very helpful. My focus is on software development, not gaming. Your explanations of current hardware were very useful. My old HP Zbook 17 laptop died after 8 years. Technology moved on, I didn't :) I also like the mentions of Ubuntu, my OS of choice. When I need windows for Solidworks or other windows-only program, I just run windows under VMware.
@mr.normalguy69 11 місяців тому
By far, the best and the most in depth laptop purchasing guide I've found on UKposts. Really appreciate the creator for creating this video. Great work 👍
@ankit-qk9jm Рік тому
production quality is on another level...keep up the good work Jarrod!!!
@arico7923 Рік тому
I have learnt a lot about gaming laptops from Jarrod's videos. It helped me decide getting a 3060 gaming laptop for 1080p gaming
@TheMaxAwesome Рік тому
2k/2.8k is the absolute sweet spot for resolution really regardless of the screen size. You can always run games at a lower resolution if needed for performance, but everything else will just look so much more crisp (movies, productivity apps, creative suite, etc.).
@cameronbosch1213 Рік тому
True. 2560x1600 is a really amazing sweet spot!
@jayp9059 Рік тому
your videos are underrated. in depth and straight to the point... keep em coming
@ew3612 Рік тому
36:50 I LOVE making that tapping noise! Its a good thing that only 30% of my job is at a desk typing!
@SirRFI Рік тому
Always glad to see Linux segment in your videos. Actually I am looking for decent laptop for work, and have ability to play less demanding games on it, while desktop PC remains the main gaming rig. However, I noticed that you are using Ubuntu LTS for the tests - please note that LTS distros ship older Kernel, therefore may have worse hardware support. That said please consider using something newer - I suggest Fedora, maybe gaming oriented distro like Nobara would be more accurate and convenient to test.
@digitalwabbit6620 Рік тому
Very in depth and informative as usual ! Also i was able to pick up a G15 advantage edition for 1100usd a couple days ago thanks to your videos, its definity going to be a massive jump from a 1050ti to a 6800m
@tanimhasan3162 Рік тому
I am waiting for my one to receive. I was also a 1050ti user.
@XxGAMERxXPS3 Рік тому
I was a no gpu user 😂 now a 3070 thanks to black friday
@innocentiuslacrim2290 Рік тому
Nice catch
@digitalwabbit6620 Рік тому
@@XxGAMERxXPS3 seems like we are getting an massive upgrade
@digitalwabbit6620 Рік тому
@@tanimhasan3162 upgrades, personally i will finally feel what over 100fps feels like XD
@asappacsun9153 9 місяців тому
Thanks simple brief and straight to the point
@joshmosh-sx7ej Рік тому
I got a 2022 model Acer nitro with a 3060, i5 and 16gb memory for a great deal in the UK (£800) as I was looking for a work station for remote work that I could use for moderate gaming also. It was a great deal and is a lot of bang for its buck, especially at that reduced price!
@ChinchillaBONK Рік тому
Next year feels like the start of a great era for mobile computing. We can finally work remotely and still do serious rendering work along with great gaming performance at decent power consumption and temperatures.
@fadiawad2527 Рік тому
Such video was really needed, well done appreciate your efforts
@TheDarksideFNothing Рік тому
Wow this is so comprehensive!!! Great content, this is gonna help so many people.
@KennyFromthaA Рік тому
Jarrod.. once again you prove to the world why you a LEGEND! The only person I go-to for my laptop gaming info 💻
@joemayne2265 Рік тому
Really great video Jarrod! And I think a very timely one as we approach Black Friday and buying for the holiday season. I regularly enjoy your content above many other popular UKpostsrs. Thanks very much for the great suggestions and excellent analysis!
@rahulshah1408 11 місяців тому
This is thorough, detailed and not overwhelming. Pretty impressive vid.
@xanderwilliams8400 Рік тому
I love this channel. The gamer and nerd in me is just jumping for joy as I'm learning things for when I go get my gaming laptop this week
@yellowflash511 Рік тому
Great video Jarrod, although I think you might have to update this video soon as 2022 Advantage Edition laptops have MUX in the form of "Smart Access Graphics". I recently got a Omen 16 with 6800H and 6650M and it works well in Dota 2, Witcher 3, Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition and Elden Ring ofc Dota 2 being the important one as a eSports game. *Edit:* forgot to mention this thing called Smartshift Max works really well on this laptop. It constantly shifts power between the CPU and GPU keeping the performance up and temperatures down. I've yet to see the CPU go beyond 85 degrees and the GPU go beyond 78 degrees while gaming. The 6650M gets 132 watts of juice because of this feature while normally GPUs in Omen 16 top out at 115w across the board.
@joaovitorleite3898 Рік тому
what about the display, can you say it´s nice? i´m looking foward to buy one, but haven´t really found any good review of it in yt, beyond, i keep changing my mind about the 6650m or 3060.
@yellowflash511 Рік тому
@@joaovitorleite3898 yes it's very good, 1080p 144hz with Freesync Premium, 100% sRGB and 300 nits brightness. 6650M is the obvious choice, it's faster, cheaper and has more VRAM. Plus this laptop also has auto MUX
@cameronbosch1213 Рік тому
@Saurabh I also have an AMD Advantage laptop; the Legion 7 2022. Sadly, while it DOES have a MUX Switch and Smart Access *Memory,* it does NOT have Smart Access Graphics, meaning in order to change the MUX switch from having the iGPU on or off (it comes off out of the box), you need to reboot. And it takes at least a whole minute before the computer reboots while the MUX transition occurs. Still love my Legion 7, but shocked that they wouldn't implement an auto MUX for AMD Advantage laptops, given their Nvidia laptops DO have Advanced Optimus.
@yellowflash511 Рік тому
@@cameronbosch1213 hmm weird why it doesn't have SAG while the Omen does tbh. Legion 7 is also a more premium laptop, Omen 16 is a 5 Pro competitor
@pohjademaniratana2567 Рік тому
Wow. You summarize your expert experience for us. Thanks. People who are interested in purchasing a new laptop should follow your channel. I already purchase mine based on your suggestion.
@austinburlingham0560 2 місяці тому
What kind did you get. And I guess since this is a year old, how did it age😅
@rogikanin 8 місяців тому
Thanks! The best review of the technologies I've ever seen!
@strydyrhellzrydyr1345 Рік тому
Only made it through the first half so far... but got what I'm looking for. But what a great vid man... good stuff
@wangxiao1982 Рік тому
SO scientific, SO fair and subjective! I think this is by far the BEST guide for those who is shopping a gaming laptop. Thanks for the efforts and presentation. Well done!
@JarrodsTech Рік тому
Wow, thanks!
@BanjoJeff Рік тому
I'm pleased to see a Linux segment! As a gamer and Linux-focused software engineer I'd love to game on a Linux laptop, but (aside from the tinkering) there's too many compromises aside from the performance. Most come down to third party software support: worse battery life even when not gaming due to imperfect handling of the dGPU; RGB tools, fan controls, peripheral (particularly wireless) configuration tools, etc. I revisit Linux laptop gaming every couple of years and I am due another go, so I hope your Linux gaming video will touch on some of these areas.
@cameronbosch1213 Рік тому
AMD Advantage laptops don't have that issue because AMD & Intel GPUs have open source drivers, unlike Nvidia.
@trashstar9925 Рік тому
Asus ROG Advantage Edition are one of the best laptops for Linux
@starboyibz 9 місяців тому
Ya but can you tutor me in sql
@regiuseques6333 3 місяці тому
This might be the most clear, concise, informative video I have ever seen regardless of topic. Bravo! You've been extremely helpful when it comes to learning everything I needed to know about gaming laptops in this and many other videos. Thank you!
@cruxmalik Рік тому
I watched way too many of your videos to help me purchase a new gaming laptop. I ended up getting the legion 7i 3070 ti 32gb /2tb from the sale. I got nearly 1300 off with rakuten too. 2k was a great deal and it will keep me satisfied for what I need for years to come.
@synetic Рік тому
Which sale was this? I didn't see that spec on sale in Canada 😐
@cruxmalik Рік тому
@@synetic It was US. about a week or so before black friday when that one went on sale. With the added discounts, senior discount and rakuten 11% off. That was around the total off.
@thelowmein9143 Рік тому
Hi! Question for Jarrod or experienced viewers. I shop on amazon for some of the laptops he reviews, but I notice many seem to be sold by 3rd party companies that aren’t the manufacturer or amazon. These companies seem to upgrade the laptops with more ram or storage space and then re-sell them... ...Question is, is this a safe / wise way to purchase a laptop? Are these companies reliable? Should I stick to only the manufacturers? Or buy brick and mortar? Thanks for any advice.
@ttkttk7463 Рік тому
Thanks Jarrod, keep it up man!
@ukaszc7194 11 місяців тому
Best video ever seen regarding laptops. If you will remember all those features and specs you will definitely know more that many sellers in the big shops. Great knowledge in a simple amd easy to understand video and plus your website will be a huge help!
@thebleeb1681 Рік тому
Thanks a lot Jarrod! 🤯 I've OD'ed on your videos! First I wanted the ROG Strix G15 AAA @ $1099 because of the battery life and ram upgrade performance, but that sale ended. Now I'm leaning towards the Raider 67HX because of the CPU/GPU/OLED combo at $1999. By the time I pull the trigger, I may be in the $3K range for no rational reason. 😬
@fluffypotato7475 Рік тому
That sale has been there for 2 months already it comes back after a week or so ( Strix AAA)
@thebleeb1681 Рік тому
@@fluffypotato7475 I hope you are correct! I am somehow drawn to that Strix AAA.
@roshaun411 Рік тому
I bought the Advantage edition and I’m waiting to pick it up
@JarrodsTech Рік тому
Fluffy Potato is right. That $1099 sale comes and goes pretty often if that is what you're set on getting. It'll go up on the deals site whenever it happens next.
@Roscke Рік тому
I’ve had terrible luck with msi. I just bought the ge76 raider (3080) and the gpu is pegged at 210mhz. Won’t boost, budge, nothing. I’ve already been through the ringer about it just figured it throw it out there. I also have one other negative occurrence with an older msi laptop.
@younisal-jobory5576 Рік тому
Your efforts are appreciated, A real excellent guild you have made
@tamerthebian7286 Рік тому
Can't thank you enough. Saved me lots of research time. Such a great effort and an informative video. Well done 👏
@SirRFI Рік тому
Thanks for the video. This is what I'd want to see in laptops more often: • AMD combo (Ryzens + Radeons) - hopefully Ryzen 7000 series + Radeon RX 7000 series will make it to the market spring next year • TKL keyboard layout (like normal full keyboard but without Numpad section - arrays and Insert/Home/etc keys not smashed up) - across AMD+AMD laptops I've checked so far, only the recent HP OMEN 16 has this • Ports at the back • Ethernet (RJ45) port • Video ports (such as HDMI) directly connected to dGPU
@cameronbosch1213 Рік тому
Legion 7 has all of those except for it DOES have a number pad. That being said, I do like having one, so it works out.
@SirRFI Рік тому
@@cameronbosch1213 Numpad is useful when working with numbers, yes. I don't mind it, but it takes a bit of space that could be used on something else. As developer, I use the middle section (arrows, Insert/Home/PgUP/Delete/End/PageDown keys) extensively, and having them squashed and split across the keyboard is bad. Sure, I can plug in external keyboard or remote access the device, but that's missing the point of having useful mobile device.
@cameronbosch1213 Рік тому
@SirRFI The arrow keys aren't squished on the Legion. They're full sized.
@SirRFI Рік тому
@@cameronbosch1213 Saying in general. Specifically for Lenovo Legion 7 Gen 7 - looks decent. It doesn't seem to be available in my country - official website has buy button and nothing happens, 3rd party shops don't have it at all. HP OMEN 16 (AMD) 2022 is in similar spot - "available soon". How do you think, when will AMD 7000+7000 combo be available? We are at this time of year where it makes sense to buy last gen stuff, as new gen is around the corner and waiting few months may pay off - at least in the desktop PC realm. AMD combo laptops seem to come out when they please, but maybe that's because AMD only started partnering for the "Advantage edition" program.
@cameronbosch1213 Рік тому
@@SirRFI Based on previous years, not before May/June.
@backers0416 Рік тому
Damn this video is so much needed in the time of incoming new gen laptop. I already bought mine (Legion 5) but I hope this serves as a guide for buying their new gaming laptop. Thanks Jarrod! 🥰🥰
@Doof777 Рік тому
Is the portability good?
@backers0416 Рік тому
@@Doof777 pretty much decent, despite on a bit heavier side but can still get use to the weight. Battery life is good provided I was using the ryzen variant and turned off anything that can consume the battery unnecessarily.
@monicasanchezbellido3234 Рік тому
@@backers0416 how many hours does it last if you’re not gaming?
@backers0416 Рік тому
@@monicasanchezbellido3234 mine lasted more than 2 hours doing excel + web browsing, from 80% to 19%. Optimus on, rgb off, screen down to 83 hz (idk how to force it to 60). And that was on a 60wh battery variant. The 80wh could last you longer with battery.
@monicasanchezbellido3234 Рік тому
@@backers0416 thanks
@hipersferus Рік тому
Just found your channel today, so glad I did, excelent info! Thanks!
@redkoolaid24_ Рік тому
honestly love this channel, helps understand components
@toyboxlemonza3293 Рік тому
I only made one mistake buying my first laptop and it was not getting the highest tier I could. My second gaming laptop I made sure to buy the absolute top end hardware spec I could find. Also went with a larger framed 17" unit and didn't buy into a 2k screen either, 144hz 1080p is amazing. Ended up buying a gigabyte aero YB, at the time, the 2080 G max was the best gpu money could be in a laptop. I then backed it up with a good laptop cooler because heat is an issue if your doing a 12 hour sesh on the witcher 3.
@IMR95 Рік тому
what's your laptop cooler?
@toyboxlemonza3293 Рік тому
@@IMR95 I use a Deep cool N80
@xXSonyKilerXx Рік тому
Man I needed this video a month ago x.x I bought Legion 7i after seeing some of your vids but I am not pleased with how hot the laptop gets, from what I understood it's because the vapor chamber lay right below the metal case and that absorbs the heat. Cpu runs up to 70-72c and gpu up to 75c when I'm playing games like Cyberpunk which is fine. I love the laptop but I feel bad for not doing more homework, I never knew MSI existed lmao. **Edit: I haven't checked alot of brands if any, my older laptop was Lenovo legion too and I liked it, and did not considered that metalic laptops tend to be hotter to touch..
@aceb2660 Рік тому
You've dodged a bullet. MSI's laptops are known to have reliability issues in the long term more frequently.
@xXSonyKilerXx Рік тому
@@aceb2660 oh really? Ive read about Asus Scar17 and it looks interesting I suppose, but that was after I bought the legion.
@ayanpande6821 Рік тому
those temps seem extemely reasonable for a laptop lol
@xXSonyKilerXx Рік тому
@@ayanpande6821 I know that, its just that the exterior gets really warm, the area around the power button where the vapor chamber gets sometimes incredibly hot to the point I can't touch it more than 5-10sec. From what I understood this happens because the vapor chamber is directly below the metal case of the laptop and metal absorbs and spreads the heat
@Thymed Рік тому
My Alienware laptop gets up to 100c on the cpu and I can’t touch some parts for more than 2-3 seconds Lmao
@lahirugamage9409 Рік тому
Thanks for the website ..... really helpful with unlisted specs in spec sheet......👏
@sher1x165 Рік тому
Jarrod, thank you so much for your efforts and time to give us such as great and helpful videos about laptops! But I want to see something about laptops as daily workstation, not specifically for gaming..
@joelconolly5574 Рік тому
Usually when people asked for opinions, I usually opt for "follow your guts" approach. Somehow people are happier with their choices and their purchases lasts them until their next upgrade or build. Even if it's not the most powerful or the latest, as long as their happy, I consider it a good purchase. So I never really push them to a product unless I know it's lackluster. People's choice still counts.
@yellowflash511 Рік тому
Normies just buy on brand, looks and build quality. For example, they'll be happy with a laptop with a i3, 4gb RAM, HDD if it was from Apple. It's hilarious.
@loowick4074 Рік тому
@@yellowflash511 apple and windows computer are completely different things. Your probably not looking for a "gaming" laptop if your buying an apple product.
@yellowflash511 Рік тому
@@loowick4074 apple was just an example of a trusted brand. Chose apple because of their rabid fanbase.
@ShrekShrooms Рік тому
@@yellowflash511 god your are right..... My brother bought Lenovo legion 5 with rtx 3050 for like 1200$....i told him that it was a bad deal...but he insisted on buying it cuz ..LENOVO
@pretzelstick320 10 місяців тому
@@ShrekShroomssometimes I go by brand if I’ve had a bad experience. I’ll never buy an rog again.
@SwiftArrowMCSGPvP Рік тому
Hey Jarrod, are you going to review the Legion 7 with Radeon RX 6850m xt graphics?
@catchy_Boy Рік тому
Thanks. I really appreciate all the information that I learned.
@Amai__ Рік тому
Thank you for this video. I’m someone who’s looking for decent gaming laptop but I’m a newbie with all these specs so your simple explanations help! :)
@E5rael Рік тому
I really like Jarrod's no-nonsense presentation style that still has nice pinches of humour sprinkled throughout. Thank you very much for all your valuable work! Thanks to you, I was able to purchase a good value laptop for last Christmas. EDIT: Just noticed your Children of Bodom T-shirt. As a Finn, I'm obligated to head off towards the nearest market square to celebrate.
@Eleganttf2 Рік тому
It's kinda weird to think that Nvidia would release a new variant of RTX 3050 with 6gigs of vram i think they did it as an alternative for people who cant afford the RTX 40 series laptops and that worries me about the upcoming new gen laptop prices
@Eleganttf2 Рік тому
@@ShrekShrooms you haven't read the news ? Chec wccf tech they have confirmed entire rtx 4000 series performance and also Nvidia is going to release rtx 3050 with 6gb of vram
@ShrekShrooms Рік тому
Mate thanks for the info.....still in charts ..4050 seems to be less powerful than rtx 3060..what a disappointment
@forgereality 11 місяців тому
Very insightful! Helped narrow down my choices
@ivanaverion2635 Рік тому
Thank you for your videos! It helped me get the best value laptop for my budget! I got the Legion 5i 2021 and I'm super happy with it! Almost got an Acer Nitro 5 2021 with the same specs and much lower price but I thought I wouldn't really be happy and contented with it so I went for Legion! Worth all the premium price!
@casperellison5729 Рік тому
In-depth selection process... really in-depth. But yeah, personal preference is still key and as always budget - what you want to accept, what you can live without and what you can buy. Personally, I also add the speaker quality (even if I can use headphones) and local service support presence. This is a master-class video Jarrod, excellent! .. .. .. makes me want to buy a new laptop... again, hahaha
@Atticvs32 Рік тому
I get it, low-end budget 3050, 3050 Ti, mid-range 3060, high-end 3070 Ti, 3080 Ti - But where would the 3070 fall (performance-wise)? Is that in between that large gap between a 3060 and a 3070 Ti, or closer to one of them?
@dmcmxcix8373 Рік тому
very helpful and informative i really appreciate your effort.
@itsmedohh699 Рік тому
Hats off to how much effort you put into your vidoes. Keep up the good work😍
@littleyoshi3760 Рік тому
Great video. I do follow your reviews before I decided to go for a purchase of gaming laptop, and now I have a bit of dilema: I want to go for MSI GE66 I am torn between 2 models: The differences are: 1. has 16GB DDR5 / 1080p 360Hz IPS display and it is open box 2. Has 32 GB DDR5 / 1440p OLED 240Hz, new. Anu advice which one should I go for?
@someguywithmtndew5691 Рік тому
1440p it’s so much better
@Aflay1 Рік тому
My advice: Storage space. Super important. Cheaper gaming laptops perform well, but oh boy, they love coming with a measley 250 or 500GB storage. You learn quickly, a lot of games allow you to capture footage, and you will need a lot of space for this. At least 1Tb, 2Tb to be safe.
@auspex9847 Рік тому
Oh yes. I hat that so much when you see a gaming laptop with great system specs but then you check the storage and it's so small that 3 AAA games would just fill it up completely.
@xXDeiviDXx Рік тому
@@auspex9847 And even worse that nowadays all gaming laptops only come with NVMe slots and absolutely 0 SATA slots for HDDs so at the end you'll have to shell out an additional 100$ for a 1tb M2 SSD.
@mrbobgamingmemes9558 Рік тому
@@xXDeiviDXx i dont know why but sata ssd barely any cheaper than nvme at the same price unless it is 3000mbps nvme
@hillsongbest3818 8 місяців тому
May I ask if I could plug in portable SSD for downloading games, and plug in laptop when I wanna boot and play games ?
@aditya_shrma2004 Рік тому
MUCH NEEDED VIDEO , THANKS BIG BRO
@JarrodsTech Рік тому
NO PROBLEM LITTLE BRO
@dragonbeast9318 Рік тому
This will be very helpful in the future, thanks man
@Mayank_Gupta 9 місяців тому
To be honest i think buying a laptop with medium level graphic cards like 3060,3070,4060,4070 is a better choice because most people buys laptops with these cards so it has a bigger community and bigger community means large number of gamers because of which game developers have to optimize their games for these GPUs, that means you will not face any problem with the performance of the game.
@rickgear2579 Рік тому
What drives me crazy is how few laptops have GSync support. Any nvidia GPU that's at least a 3050 should have GSync at this point.
@cameronbosch1213 Рік тому
The problem is that G-Sync requires a direct connection to the dGPU to work. And unless you have a MUX switch on said laptop, don't expect more than 3 - 4 hours of battery life.
@evilpac2327 Рік тому
This is a great video, the only thing I'd like to hear as well is temperature management, how much of a difference (if any) it makes, and what to look for.
@AshinaGlory Рік тому
Big thank you for the time you spend providing these informations Your channel is golden
@onlytheneeded412 Рік тому
The most reasonable most updated laptop yet currently: MSI GE67HX 3070ti and i7-12800HX. Right now it was listed at $1999, and at under $2000 it definitely provides returnable value I think. i9-12900H would sometimes stutter in most that I had, just ever so slightly, however for some reason the HX no matter what I do there is zero stutter. For work that in itself is worth it for me, and right now the MSI laptop literally offers the best CPU and one of the best CPU's under 2K, while Razer and all of them are still expensive.
@siyzerix Рік тому
Nah. I'd say the best value would be the gigabyte aero 16x. Has the 100w 3070ti and i7 12700h, but packs a 4k oled display and costs $1300. Or the gigabyte aorus 15p for $1100 with a 140w 3070 and i7 12700h.
@vmafarah9473 Рік тому
GP66 is worth more than GE. I hate too much RGB. 140w 3070ti is far better than 100w.
@onlytheneeded412 Рік тому
@@siyzerix very underwhelming power. I have tried the lower wattage on the 100W 3070 versus a 140W 3070, the 100W 3070 did not perform well, and most of the time it's in the same chassis or similar size as the higher watt variant. They just cheap out on some materials, such as cooling capabilities even though Razer has shown they can be thin and light but have close or full power chips/cards. 4K also on a laptop is very underwhelming and you can't see the difference. OLED 1440p on a laptop is simply perfect, and that is what the GE67HX has. The CPU/GPU destroys my multi monitor workflows and playing games at the exact same time.
@siyzerix Рік тому
@@onlytheneeded412 Its $700 cheaper. Which is quite a big difference. And the 3070ti at 100w inside of it is like a 130w 3060, but with more vram. At least that's how I see it. The $2000 msi is 54% more expensive, but I don't think its that much faster, probably about 20% or so faster. And sure, I'd love for it to have a 1440p oled, but there's barely any laptops with a oled. At the gigabyte aero 16's price, you just get a 50w 3050 and 5800h vivobook laptops with a 1080p oled. Compared to that the aero 16 is a upgrade in almost every way.
@nishantharepalli1222 Рік тому
I'm leaning towards a lenovo legion slim 7 (2022) because of its battery life and portability, plus its non aggressive looks allow me to get away with bringing it into the office! But can't bring myself to pull the trigger yet, considering the zephyrus g15 is also a thing... any thoughts? Thanks Jarrod for the great overview!
@cameronbosch1213 Рік тому
Try to get a Legion 7 (not Slim, but AMD). You get even better battery life, more ports with USB4, even better performance for the price (I mean the Ryzen 7 6800H & Radeon 6700M config I bought was $1800 on Lenovo's website, which is honestly great for what you get), and while it is a bit less portable, it makes up in terms of storage and RAM upgradability. I love my Legion 7 because again, the battery life is so good (sometimes topping 8 hours of mixed use with the iGPU on; mine came with it off, but there is a MUX switch) and the performance is great. I would try to go for the Legion 7 and not the Slim 7 if at all possible.
@nafis6668 Рік тому
Same here. Able to enjoy red dead redemption 2 is mandatory. I'm leaning for the AMD version at the moment.
@nafis6668 Рік тому
@@cameronbosch1213 are you able to play red dead redemption 2 at highest setting in that AMD version? ☺️
@nishantharepalli1222 Рік тому
@@cameronbosch1213 thanks for the feedback! But honestly the rgb bar in the legion 7 is a pretty big turn-off for me (I know I can switch it off but it just being there I think will be a distraction for work when I'm trying to look professional), plus the weight difference and slimness of the slim were more appealing to me... the only thing against the slim for my needs was the lack of an ethernet port, but I was just gonna buy a USB-C dongle for it. I do appreciate the input!
@cameronbosch1213 Рік тому
@@nafis6668 Yes. The game now has FSR 2.1. Though the setting levels Jarrod mentioned in his reviews up until this point are gone; I used Hardware Unboxed's guidelines and changed a few things, like turning the lighting quality up to high.
@Evkayne Рік тому
i hope you reach 1M subscribers super soon, thank you for being so thorough.
@dinushkam2444 Рік тому
Thanks Best video with all the required advice Keep up the good work
@sondertt2220 Рік тому
Jarrod, the points you've listed in this video are great and informative. However, I'm afraid you've completely skipped over the most important factor when choosing a gaming laptop. I think we both know what I'm talking about :)
@killertruth186 Рік тому
With Nvidia no longer calling them mobile versions and not having better power limit to performance standardization, it made them worse. Since most companies would try to have the power limit as low as possible to fit them in thin and light gaming laptops. Which it feels like you’re having a previous gen GPU performance.
@skrisalatsanjan1974 Рік тому
A very important video. Thanks jarrod for such an informative presentation.
@frankholland5301 Місяць тому
Many thanks Jarrod for a comprehensive guide. As a retired electronics engineer I appreciate the high level of technical content given. Brilliant.
@TheFFsage Рік тому
I hope 4060 will have 8gb vram. It will make buying much easier But then again, they usually slap the 3060 on 1080p laptops instead of 3070 ones My copium for 2023 is 4060 with 8gb vram on 1440p display
@Eleganttf2 Рік тому
have you seen the news ? its confirmed it will have 8gigs of vram and the performance will even beats rtx 3070 mobile, even the rtx 4050 will finally have 6gigs of vram but oddly Nvidia also gonna release an rtx 3050 with 6gigs of vram variant
@TheFFsage Рік тому
@@Eleganttf2 Oooooh I havent. Thats wonderful news!
@Gamex99999 Рік тому
From what I saw nope but the 4060Ti will.
@aaz1992 Рік тому
I'm sure it will be 8gb
@Gamex99999 Рік тому
@@aaz1992 I hope!
@as-qh1qq Рік тому
A very informed video, especially for those looking to buy a laptop in early 2023. Great job.
@allyance8846 6 місяців тому
Very detailed video! Keep up the good content.
@ALIENSInGAMES Рік тому
Great video with great quality and informative 👌
@eron4017 Рік тому
Im so glad rn that im from where im from bc everything u said is never listed online in shops was listed when I was buying a laptop and wow, didint even think of it not being an option,, it matters so much
@martywrx 3 місяці тому
Thanks for the video Jarrod, doing gods work. Only place I visit when purchasing a gaming laptop.
@UnbrokenThorus Рік тому
Thanks for another ultimate guide!
@dmitriyp Рік тому
Невероятно подробно) Спасибо) Very cool! Thx. All aspects are here. I will translate it and put link to your channel like always do. Thx for your expierence and work Jarrod!
@user-sv3yy5mk3z 7 місяців тому
great advice
@felipe- Рік тому
Thank you for this super complete video
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