Best TX 30 series gaming laptops to buy in 2021
In this day and age, having a laptop that runs any current and next-gen video game with the finest settings is every gamer’s dream. Although last year's gaming laptops rarely touched that level of perfection, we might have a proper chance this time around with the help of Nvidia's powerful 3000 series GPU’s and AMD’s fast and elegant processors.
3000 series are up and running
Personally, I wasn't that excited about gaming laptops as I believed that providers might not be able to build a laptop running the latest GPUs. But it is happening and we got our first look at the RTX 3000 series gaming laptop at the CES 2021.
Not only I was impressed by the sheer volume of laptop enhancements this year but also the rumored price points that I have heard. I won't be talking about the prices in this article as they are unofficial but I will be giving my top 6 picks from CES 2021 and why they are the best RTS 3000 series gaming laptops of the year.
Let's talk about the best ones
Let’s get right into it. These six gaming laptops have a class of their own. From CPU to GPU and the build itself show how much they have improved over last year. Before starting it off with my first pick, I would like to tell you that this list will showcase gaming laptops that have RTX 3000 series GPU installed in them.
In my list of the Best RTX 30 series gaming laptops 2021, I have not been able to rank these devices as we have not yet gotten the right look at them and their benchmarks. I will just be giving you my 6 picks from the CES 2021. So, this list of gaming laptops was made having in mind the RTX 3000 series.
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro
Lenovo is labeling their new lines of laptops for 2021 as futuristic. Although they are one of the providers who have managed to implement both the Ryzen 5000 series processor and Nvidia's 3000 series GPUs they don't have the wide variety that ASUS has offered.
We haven't got a hand on it yet and they are looking to be fine laptops, the one that deserves to be on our list of the best laptops but surely it will depend on the price of this one. Because the latest AMD processors and Nvidia GPU’s aren't cheap.
It will definitely go down to who is selling at a cheaper price. Now let’s look at the attributes of these devices.
Performance
I will be reviewing this device's performance as I get my hands on it, so let's just leave it for now.
Specs & Other features
16:10 aspect ratio
Up to 16 GB Ram
16” QHD 165 HDR Display
Up to 2 TB of storage
Wright: 5.4 LBS
GPU
Lenovo legion 5 Pro comes with an NVIDIA RTX 3060/3070 graphics card. This is a huge boost as I have said before that I wasn't expecting them to have the latest GPUs.
Battery
The battery life is rumored to be around 10-15 hr which comes as a hurdle as ASUS ROG is claiming that their series of gaming laptops will offer a battery timing of up to 18-20 hrs which is just amazing.
Pros
Comes with a powerful RTX 3060/3070 GPU
Supported by AMD Ryzen 500 H-Series processor
World’s first QHD gaming laptop
Price
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Acer Triton SE
Acer Triton SE is a 14-inch gaming laptop. It has one thing that is likable that it shows don't tell. The build of this device looks far from a gaming laptop with just a logo on the back top. But it has everything else which is required to be a top-notch gaming laptop in 2021.
One thing that I was disappointed in is that ASUS has gone with an intel processor where all the other companies are preferring AMD. And it is true, AMD is the better when it comes to processors for gaming.
Performance
I will be reviewing this device's performance as I get my hands on it, so let's just leave it for now.
CPU & GPU
Acer has again preferred intel over AMD as they implemented an i7 11gen processor. I would really hope that it works well with the GPU and gives better performance.
They also have managed to install an NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPU. A GPU like that in a 14-inch device looks exceptional. This was one of the two reasons this device was on this list.
The second one is its weight.
Specs & other features
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060
CPU: i7-11375H SE
16 GB RAM (up to 24 GB)
1 TB SSD
14-inch FHD Display with 144Hz
THUNDERBOLT 4
Weight: 3.75 LBS
Battery
Up to 10 hrs of battery timings
Pros
Lightweight
Powerful GPU
Price
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ASUS Zephyrus Due 15
Last year ASUS Zephyris gave us a glimpse of what a gaming laptop could be and we were excited about the modification they could bring in this year's lineup. And let me tell, what I have seen, isn't disappointing, in fact, it just amazing and facesitting by just looking at the route they have taken with this thing
Performance
I will be reviewing this device's performance as I get my hands on it, so let's just leave it for now. But I got to say that the only problem that I had with its previous version was it's thermal, which was producing a lot of noise and they seem to have corrected that.
CPU & GPU
This product has also been blessed with the new AMD processors as well as GPU upgrading up to RTX 3080. This is what I would say the premium gaming laptop.
Specs & other features
Type-C adapter (Up to 100W USB Power Delivery)
AAS Plus cooling system
Up to RTX 3080 GPU
Upto AMD Ryzen 5900 HX CPU
A stunning 300Hz FHD / 120 Hz 4k Display
Battery
Up to 15 Hours of playback timings (Rumored)
Pros
Switched to the latest AMD processors
Improved thermal system
5% smaller than the last one
Cons
The trackpad on the right, shitty for left-handers
Price
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MSI GE76
It is no surprise that the next two picks for the best gaming laptop for 2021 are from MSI. MSI, like Acer, has chosen Intel as their processor model and this is where things get interesting. In our list, we have three gaming laptops with Intel processors and three laptops with AMD.
So now, we might get a better perspective this year of which processor will be the leading processor provider and will have more power to handle the next generation of gaming.
Performance
I will be reviewing this device's performance as I get my hands on it, so let's just leave it for now.
CPU & GPU
With the help of the powerful NVIDIA GPU which can be upgraded up to RTX 3080 and an 8 core Intel i9 processor which can be upgraded to 10th generation, MSI GE 76 is a powerhouse that can run current and next-gen games to their finest.
Specs & other features
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080
CPU: Intel i9-10th gen
17-inch FHD, 300Hz display
99.9 Whr Battery
RGB gaming keyboard
Duo wave speaker
Type-A USB port
Mini display 1.4
HDMI port
Type-C port
Pros
Resizable Bar
Bigger fans with wider heat pipes
Price
TBA
MSI GP76
This is another device that caught my attention in this fascinating lineup of MSI gaming laptops. MSI GP76 is a powerful laptop that can run video games at a 144Hz refresh rate. This device is available on a 17-inch display which combined with the latest intel processor and the latest GPU provide a mesmerizing experience.
I am curious to see the price of this device as it offers a lot. If they can manage to sell this one at a lower price then we are good to go.
Performance
I will be reviewing this device's performance as I get my hands on it, so let's just leave it for now.
CPU & GPU
Same as most of the devices on this list, MSI GP76 supports the latest NVIDIA GPU that is RTX 3080, and also a 10th gen i7 intel processor to boost your gaming experience.
Specs & other features
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080, 8GB
CPU: Intel i7-10th gen
17-inch FHD, 144Hz display
RGB gaming keyboard
Type-A USB port
Mini display 1.4 port
HDMI port
Type-C port
Pros
Resizable Bar
Bigger fans with wider heat pipes
Price
TBA
ROG Flow X13
They have introduced ROG Flow, a 13-inch gaming device that doesn't really look like a gaming device. It runs with the AMDs 5000 processors but here is the catch. This device comes with an external GPU. Yes, an external GPU that has an RTX 3080 in it.
Now the external GPU we have here is relatively a lot smaller than the ones we have seen in the past and this change in strategy by ASUS will be a gamechanger. And I would say this right here, right now, either this device will pull huge numbers or it will be the start of something new which will change the gaming industry or be both.
Either way, it is a win-win situation for ASUS gaming laptops.
Performance
I will be reviewing this device's performance as I get my hands on it, so let's just leave it for now.
GPU
ROG XG Mobile
As I have told you before, this laptop comes with an RTX 3080 external GPU. It is connected with a newly enhanced connection which is said to be delivering twice the bandwidth of thunderbolt 3. So you are definitely in for a ride if you can get your hands on this device.
Specs & other features
15mm thin
1.3 KG in weight
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1650 with an external RTX 3080
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5980HS
16:10 display ratio
Display up to 120Hz FHD / 4K UHD
Battery
Up to 10 hours of battery life (Video Playback)
100W Type-C charger
Pros
External GPU: RTX 3080
Light in weight
Foldable to a tablet
AMD processors and
Price
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Will these devices hold up (Conclusion)
We can say that we are already into the future when it comes to gaming laptops. The lineups we have this year is already showing an edge over the latest gaming consoles. Probably these gaming devices of 2021 would be able to go beyond 2021 and will challenge the power graphics of the games to come this decade.
What are your picks for the best gaming laptop in 2021? Comment below
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