Top 16 Best Gaming Laptop Under $3000 in April 2024: Top-rated, Reviews & FAQs

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Extreme Performance: Crush the competition with the impressive power and speed of the 11th Generation Intel Core i7-11800H processor, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads to divide and conquer any task or run your most intensive games

RTX, It's On: The latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (6GB dedicated GDDR6 VRAM) is powered by award-winning Ampere architecture with new Ray Tracing Cores, Tensor Cores, and streaming multiprocessors supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate for the ultimate gaming performance

Blazing-Fast Display: This 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS LED-backlit display with 16:9 aspect ratio features an incredibly fast 144Hz refresh rate and 3ms Overdrive response time for the gamers who demand the best visual experiences

Internal Specifications: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz memory (2 DDR4 Slots Total, Maximum 32GB); 512GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD (2 x PCIe M.2 Slots/1 x 2.5" Hard Drive Bay Available)

Prioritize Your Gameplay: Intel Killer DoubleShot Pro with Ethernet E2600 and Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i lets you use Wi-Fi and Ethernet at the same time, and have total control over priority traffic to maximize speed, throughput, and control

Cooling Perfected: Acer Helios 300 uses a 5th Generation AeroBlade Fan with 89 blades designed to increase air intake and keeps your system at a nice, cool temp. Also, allowing you to maximize your performance by reducing throttling for better sustained performance.

With Alexa Show Mode, you can use your PC as a full-screen interactive experience that features rich visuals and lets you talk to Alexa from across the room.

Superior Sound: DTS:X Ultra enhances your favorite games, movies, and music with high-end surround sound through the dual speakers, and an authentic audio experience when you use your favorite headphones

Ports For All Accessories: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (Thunderbolt 4 and USB Charging), 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Power-off Charging), HDMI 2.1 with HDCP support, Mini DisplayPort 1.4, Headphone/Speaker/Line-out Jack, Ethernet (RJ-45), DC-in for AC Adapter.The Right Fit: 14.31" W x 10.04" D x 0.90" H; 5.07 lbs; One-Year International Travelers Limited Warranty (ITW); Up to 6 hours Lithium-Ion Battery Life (Battery life was tested using video playback)

SUPERCHARGED RTX GRAPHICS - Gameplay graphics are silky smooth with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 at 1050W with Dynamic Boost, with cutting-edge AI features like NVIDIA DLSS and Ray-Tracing

MUX SWITCH BOOST - A MUX Switch lets the GPU communicate directly with the display, increasing performance and decreasing latency

READY FOR ANYTHING - Use your gaming laptop to stream and multi-task with ease thanks to an  Intel Core i7-12650H Processor with 24MB Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 10 cores (6 P-cores and 4 E-cores) and 16GB of blisteringly fast 4800MHz DDR5 RAM on Windows 11

SWIFT VISUALS – Stay one step ahead of the competition thanks to its 144Hz 15.6” Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Type Display

AMPLE STORAGE FOR ALL YOUR GAMES - Store all your game library, and load them fast on your 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD to take advantage of the full RTX gaming experience

STAY COOL - Dual Self cleaning Arc Flow fans with anti-dust technology extend system longevity

MILITARY GRADE TOUGHNESS - Durable MIL-STD-810H military standard lives in the TUF line as the devices are tested against drops, vibration, humidity and extreme temperatures to ensure reliability

FULL CONNECTIVITY - Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen2), 2x USB 3.2 Type-A (Gen1), 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x 3.5mm Audio Jack, 1x LAN

FUTUREPROOF - Easily add or replace memory and storage with its pop-open screw.

Bundle: Get 30 days of Xbox Game Pass for PC with purchase (*Active subscription required; continues until canceled; game catalog varies over time. Requires Windows 10/11; see details at xbox.com/pcgamesplan.)

SUPERCHARGED GTX GRAPHICS - Gameplay graphics are silky smooth with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6 so you can stay immersed in the game even in the most graphically intensive moments

READY FOR ANYTHING - Use your gaming laptop to stream and multitask with ease thanks to an Intel Core i5-10300H with 8M Cache, up to 4.5 GHz, 4 cores and 8GB of blisteringly fast 2933MHz DDR4 RAM on Windows 11

SWIFT VISUALS – Stay one step ahead of the competition thanks to its 144Hz 15.6” Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Type Display

AMPLE STORAGE FOR ALL YOUR GAMES - Store all your game library, and load them fast on your 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD to take advantage of the full RTX gaming experience

MILITARY GRADE TOUGHNESS - Durable MIL-STD-810H military standard lives in the TUF line as the devices are tested against drops, vibration, humidity and extreme temperatures to ensure reliability

SELF-CLEANING TECH - This ASUS Gaming Laptop is equipped with Self-cleaning dual fans with anti-dust technology to extend system longevity

FUTUREPROOF YOUR DEVICE - Featuring an Easy Upgrade Design with a pop-open screw, you can easily add or replace memory and storage

PEERLESS PROCESSING POWER - Speed through laptop gaming, streaming, and creating with the 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900H Processor (6 P-cores and 8 E-cores) with 24M Cache and up to 5.0GHz clock speed.

RTX REALISM. IT’S ON - This Windows 11 gaming laptop is equipped with the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPU with a max TGP of 150W and ROG Boost up to 1460MHz, to give you the most realistic ray-traced graphics and cutting-edge AI features like NVIDIA DLSS.

ROG INTELLIGENT COOLING - The SCAR 15 takes cooling up to a notch, adding premium Thermal Grizzly liquid metal, Arc Flow fans, and 0dB Ambient Cooling

LIGHTNING FAST VISUALS - See everything with a swift 15.6” FHD/300Hz IPS type display and 3ms response time

MUX SWITCH BOOST - A MUX Switch lets the GPU communicate directly with the display, increasing performance and decreasing latency

SAY GOODBYE TO SLOW LOAD TIMES - Store your entire game library on 1TB of swift PCIe 4.0 SSD and alt-tab almost instantly with 16GB of DDR5-4800 RAM.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR LAPTOP - Show off your personality with Aura-sync per-key RGB keyboard and light bar, and swappable armor caps, while an ROG Keystone II lets you save your gaming presets for quick access.

CONNECT TO EVERYTHING - Wi-Fi 6E with RangeBoost, Bluetooth 5.2, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen2), 2x USB 3.2 Type-A (Gen1), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm Audio Jack, 1x 2.5 Gbps LAN

CLEAR COMMUNICATION - 3D AI Noise Canceling Microphone removes background noise for you and your teammates, while Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos give you the best sound and visual fidelity

POWER UP - a large 90WHr battery lets you game from anywhere and 100W USB-C fast charging support keeps you topped up on the go

HIGH-SPEED PERFORMANCE: This i7 gaming laptop is built with 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processors that deliver powerful performance for uninterrupted gameplay

FOR SMOOTH HIGH-SPEED GAMING ACTION: Game with our fastest 15.6-inch G-SYNC displays ever, now with the option of an incredible 360Hz refresh rate and Advanced Optimus technology

STUNNING VISUALS: Built with powerful discrete graphics, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ensures clear gameplay

IMPRESSIVE MEMORY: Alienware's first 15.6-inch gaming laptop with 3200Mhz memory. This model even lets gamers upgrade their memory post-purchase, using the two available SO DIMM slots

PREMIUM SUPPORT: We've made it easy to move all the good stuff over to your new PC, with 6 months of Dell Migrate

Brilliant Performance: The 12th Gen. Intel Core i7 processor, delivers high performance. Take on any tasks and Applications with ease.

It All Starts Now: Enjoy the latest generation Windows 11 Home for your everyday needs. MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business use.

Vibrant Display: The 16" QHD+ 60Hz 100% DCI-P3 offers vibrant colors with fast response time, whether you are designing your next project or gaming.

Supercharged Graphics: The MSI Creator M16 is powered by a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, breezes through today's most demanding creative workflow tasks.

Crafted To Be Portable: Packed with an immense amount of power in a lightweight chassis, so you can work on the go.

Creators Rejoice: MSI’s exclusive Cooler Boost 5 Technology ensures optimal thermal dissipation.

OS - Windows 10 Home, CPU - Core i7-11800H 8 Core CPU Speed - 2.4 - 4.6GHz (boost)

Screen Size - 17.3" Thin Bezel FHD, IPS-Level 144Hz, 45% NTSC Resolution - 1920x1080 (16:9) GPU - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Up to 1802MHz Boost Clock, 130W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost.

Memory - 16GB (8G*2) DDR4 3200MHz HDD Capacity - 1TB NVMe SSD HDD Interface - NVMe

Webcam - 1080p FHD Webcam USB - 1 x USB3.2 Gen 2; 2 x USB3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Port - 1 x Thunderbolt 4 USB4; 1 x USB 3.2Gen 2 Video Port - HDMI (supports 4K @ 120Hz, 8K @ 60Hz), mDP v1.4*1 Audio Port - 1 Audio Combo (1/8") AC Power Adaptor - 120-240W, Battery Pack - 4 cell (99.9Whr)

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BEAUTIFUL SCREEN: The Alienware m15 R7 gaming laptop is designed with a 15.6 inch QHD 240hz display providing for a clear gaming experience

POWERFUL INTEL CPUs: Experience high-performance action across all your favorite games with 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processors

STUNNING VISUALS: Built with powerful discrete graphics, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics card ensures clear gameplay during the most intense battles

KILLER WIFI: With faster speeds and lower latency on this gaming laptop experience a new era of connectivity with the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology

ADVANCED COOLING: Alienware Cryo-Tech optimizes component cooling, which maximizes overall performance of your QHD laptop

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Dominate the Game: Great performance meets long battery life with the Intel Core i7-11800H Processor - up to 4.6GHz, 8 cores, 16 threads, 24MB Intel Smart Cache

RTX, It's On: The latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (4GB dedicated GDDR6 VRAM) is powered by award-winning architecture with new Ray Tracing Cores, Tensor Cores, and streaming multiprocessors support DirectX 12 Ultimate for the ultimate gaming performance

Visual Intensity: Explore game worlds in Full HD detail on the 17.3" widescreen LED-backlit IPS display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate and 80% screen-to-body/16:9 aspect ratio

Internal Specifications: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz memory (2 DDR4 Slots Total, Maximum 32GB); 1TB NVMe SSD (2 x PCIe M.2 Slots/1 x 2.5" Hard Drive Bay Available)

Prioritize Your Gameplay: Killer DoubleShot Pro with Ethernet E2600 and Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 lets you use Wi-Fi and Ethernet at the same time, and have total control over priority traffic to maximize speed, throughput, and control

Stay Cool Under Pressure: When heavy use requires an added boost, Acer CoolBoost technology increases fan speed by 10% and CPU/GPU cooling by 9% compared to auto mode, overall increasing thermal performance by 25% for better gaming comfort

Take Control of Your Gaming Laptop: The NitroSense UI can be called up with the dedicated keyboard button so you can instantly visualize your PC's component temperature, fan speed, loading performance, power plan, and more

With Alexa Show Mode, you can use your PC as a full-screen interactive experience that features rich visuals and lets you talk to Alexa from across the room.

Ports For All Your Accessories: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Power-off Charging), HDMI 2.1 with HDCP Support, Headphone/Speaker/Line-out Jack, Ethernet (RJ-45), DC-in for AC adapter.The Right Fit: 15.89" W x 11.02" D x 0.98" H; 5.95 lbs; One-Year International Travelers Limited Warranty (ITW); Up to 8 hours of Battery Life

Powered Up: The 12th Gen. Intel Core i7 processor to deliver maximum efficiency in gameplay, Multi-task work and producTivity.

It All Starts Now: Enjoy the latest generation Windows 11 Home for your everyday needs. MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business use.

Ray-Tracing: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU powered by the NVIDIA 2nd gen RTX architecture for the most realistic ray-traced graphics and cutting-edge AI features.

FHD Display: The 15.6” 144Hz FHD display delivers smooth refresh rate for seamless and vibrant gameplay.

High-Speed Data: SSD Gen 4x4 and DDR4-3200 memory for the fastest data transfer, system speed and responsiveness.