You’ve finally settled on getting a laptop for the gamer in your life as the perfect holiday gift, but with so many options out there, where can you begin? It all depends on the type of gamer you’re hoping to dazzle this festive season. With so many great options out there, we’ve found some of the top gaming laptops to suit any type of gamer that comes to mind.
The Gamer Who Likes a Bit of Everything
Ask this giftee to choose their favorite gaming genre, and you’d better be prepared for a long answer. They’ve journeyed through countless adventures and decided they like it all, from RPGs to puzzlers and beyond. Their tastes cannot be boxed, so if you want a gift that touches their heart, a laptop that matches their diverse appetite is a sure winner.
With its full HD 1080p resolution, the MSI Stealth 15M will give your gamer crisp visuals so they can immerse themselves in the gaming experience. At 0.63 inches and 3.73 pounds, it’s the world’s thinnest gaming laptopat its class, making it convenient to pack up and play wherever they like. This stylish but sturdy model — with a subtle carbon grey design that makes it a great choice for work or school — also comes with Cooler Boost fan technology to prevent overheating when they’re in the middle of some intense gameplay. Ideal for the gamer who needs an all-around machine to keep up with their diverse demands.
Starting at $1,399
Available at Amazon and Best Buy
The Gamer Ready to Level Up
For the gamer who knows they want to start spending more time on their craft, a laptop like the Katana GF is loaded with features to optimize their gaming experience. They might not yet be the type of person who purely lives to game, but the Gamer Ready to Level Up wants the best entry-level machine possible, so they can dedicate themselves to their favorite new hobby without worrying about whether their machine can keep up.
The GF includes a brand new laptop chassis design in a beautifully subtle style, as well as access to MSI Center to allow them to customize their setup to optimize performance. Its keyboard designed specifically for gaming and a PCIe Gen 4 Interface to boost the laptop’s speeds. With 15.6” and 17.3” sizes available, your Hardcore Gamer has the luxury of choosing a screen fit for their gaming aspirations.
Starting at $999
Available at Walmart and Microcenter
The Newbie Gamer
With most of us spending more time at home lately, there’s likely a Newbie Gamer somewhere in your circle. If you’ve noticed a loved one’s newfound fondness for gaming adventures, you can help them ease into their hobby with a laptop like the MSI Sword 15. This gaming laptop comes with a dedicated Nvidia graphics card which will elevate your Newbie’s gaming, compared to their initial experiences with traditional laptops.
This model also includes a generous 512 MB NVMe SSD, which means they will be able to enjoy glitch-free gaming as their gaming tastes evolve. With its white chassis that helps it stand out from a design perspective, it’s a solid starter for a new gamer — but a gaming regular would love it, too.
Starting at USD $1,199.99
Available at Best Buy
The Streamer
This person is more laid-back when it comes to their video gaming pursuits. Sure, it’s great to connect with friends over a game or two every so often, but it’s not the main way they spend their free time. A versatile model like the MSI Modern 14 is perfect for the infrequent gamer who may not play that much but prefers to watch streamers on Twitch or YouTube. Your gamer has a choice of a compact 14” or bigger 15.6” model.
Whether they’re listening to the soundtrack to the latest EA Games release or getting some work done in between their multiple tabs, the laptop’s Wi-Fi 6 connection ensures they’re well-connected at all times. It comes with an 8-hour long battery life, and for less than $500, it’s an all-rounder that proves you can have fun and handle business simultaneously.
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