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Gaming laptops used to be pretty straightforward. They were powerful, but thick and unwieldy. These days, you have options. There are gaming laptops that prioritize performance at all costs, and others that hone in on thinness, cost, or design. Heck, there are even gaming tablets and 2-in-1s .
That breadth of choices means choosing a gaming laptop in 2025 isn't simple. While picking any option from our Best Gaming Laptops guide is a good place to start, you still might not end up with a gaming laptop perfectly suited for your needs. Having tested many gaming laptops in over a decade of review