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How Nvidia RTX Spark will change laptops forever... for better and worse

By Aleksha McLoughlin Published 31 August 26

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Cyberpunk 2077 on ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop

Redditor explains how Windows 11 can end up stripping out your GPU driver

By Darren Allan Published 21 August 26

Windows 11 removed the driver for an Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti laptop graphics card, and you can blame Eco mode.

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Rear three-quarter view of Lenovo LOQ Essential Gen 9 open on desk with pink wall in background

The best budget gaming laptop in 2026: TechRadar's top tested picks for affordable gaming on the go

By Christian Guyton Last updated 12 August 26

Updated After testing some of the best budget gaming laptops on the market right now, these are my top picks.

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Alienware 15 (2026) gaming laptop on a wooden desk

Alienware 15 (2026) review: exceptional performance at a remarkable price... just ignore the single-channel RAM

By Zak Storey Published 10 August 26

"Budget" and "Alienware". Polar opposites? Maybe, but this latest 15-inch gaming laptop from the premium brand has enough performance to keep even the most die-hard of value gaming enthusiasts happy.

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How can a gaming (and study) laptop only weigh 2.25kg? 10 questions about the Alienware 15

By Sponsored Published 10 August 26

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The Alienware 15 proves that you can fit a great PC inside your backpack

6 ways Alienware 15 proves that a great gaming laptop doesn't have to break the bank

By Sponsored Last updated 31 July 26

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Alienware 15 stays true to Alienware's top-notch gaming DNA and gives you great performance in a portable, affordable package.

HP Omen 16 Slim review

By Jeremy Laird Published 29 July 26

The HP Omen 16 Slim does a surprisingly good job of the currently almost impossible task of serving up decent laptop gaming at an affordable price.

Gaming Laptops

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 gaming laptop on desk

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 review

By Henry Winchester Published 20 July 26

If you have a few thousand burning a hole in your pocket and a gym membership to help you carry it, the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 is the most powerful gaming laptop money can buy.

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The best gaming laptops 2026

By Christian Guyton Last updated 17 July 26

Updated We've tested dozens of laptops for gaming, covering all shapes, sizes and prices, to put together our definitive list of the best gaming laptops you can buy today.

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