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So far, we’ve seen some top-notch laptops debut in 2025, with AI-powered processors that can extend battery life without sacrificing performance and sharp display technology that are gradually becoming increasingly affordable. In the gaming laptop world, specifically, we are monitoring new 50 Series GPUs that showcase incredible features and a 40 Series GPU that still has a healthy discount.

Several 2025 gaming laptops have been launched this year, but we want to highlight three specific models that impress us compared to other models. These three portable power plants can easily be the best gaming laptops to use NVIDIA GPUs this year – at least for the time being.

Just before the holidays, that is, October and November, we want to see more of the 2025 fan favorite gaming laptops launch. When they do, we’ll see how they compare to the three gaming laptops they awarded here the win in mid-2025.

Best Overall: Razor 16

Our sister publication PCMAG has a lot of positive things to say about the new 2025 Razer Blade 16 (we think the brightest gaming laptop to date this year). “With the 2025 Blade 16, Razer once again proves that it can deliver powerful performance and amazing design in a stylish, high-priced package,” said Matthew Buzzi of PCMAG.

The new blade 16 starts at $2,399 and features AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 CPU, 16GB of RAM, NVIDIA RTX 5060 GPU, and 1TB of SSD storage. Double the RAM and storage and upgrade to Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU and RTX 5090 GPU for up to $4,499.

We’ve never said this is a cheap gaming laptop, but it’s definitely one of the best gaming laptops for Nvidia GPUs you can shop now. After “Crown the RTX 5090 as the new fastest mobile GPU (as you’d expect), it’s no surprise that PCMAG’s 5090-driven blade 16 has completely impressed in all its performance tests, from everyday productivity usage to strong gaming benchmarks.

Despite the incredible performance features, Razer’s new blade 16 hasn’t slackened in the battery department. Most gaming laptops don’t last too long in video decay tests, simply because their internal requirements require too many features. However, the $4,499 for PCMAG used in its video crash test lasted 10 hours and 12 minutes, nearly 3 hours longer than its predecessor.

Given the internals of this laptop and its gorgeous 16-inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel OLED display, it’s jaw-dropping battery life. With over 10 hours of battery life and “slim, high-quality metal making”, luxurious and not as flashy as many gaming rigs, the Razer Blade 16 is a comprehensive laptop that allows you to easily go to work or class during the day and play games in a height setting at night.

Best price to performance ratio: Acer Predator Helios 16

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If you are trying to get the best with your next gaming laptop, then Acer Predator Helios 16 is what to get. In my Predator Helios 16 review, I said “equipped with internal equipment to make you sail smoothly during heavy gaming stress and daily tasks”, which is all worth it.

Inside, our review unit features the Intel Core i9 14900HX as the brain for the entire operation, the RTX 4080 GPU beautifully handles AAA games, as well as a rich 32GB RAM and 2TB of SSD storage – all for just $2,299. It looks like you can no longer buy our exact review unit, but you can snap up next-generation value with the 50-series NVIDIA GPU.

The Predator Helios NEO 16S AI is only $1,549 for $1,549, half of the RAM and storage unit at 16GB and 1TB, respectively, but upgrades the processor to Intel’s latest Core Ultra 9 275hx and plugs into the more powerful NVIDIA RTX RTX RTX 5060 graphics card. The 16-inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel, 240Hz display we like in the comments are also getting a beautiful OLED upgrade, which means it will offer richer contrast and brighter colors.

This newer configuration even abandons the “strong gaming aesthetic” we pointed out in the comments, making it a more inconspicuous rig that can be brought into work or classroom. With the AI-powered processor, we also hope that this means its battery life will be better than our review model.

Best Eternal Design: HP Omen 17

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Technically, our HP Amen 17 review unit was launched in 2024, but the latest 2025 model looks just as sleek and comes with a minimalist chassis, and you’ll guess if it’s a gaming laptop. The 2025 HP Amen 17 maintains the same beautiful matte black chassis on the top cover and keeps a simple omen logo on the top cover while upgrading the internals to keep up with modern AAA gaming.

Like our review unit, this 2025 AMEN 17 configuration features 1TB of SSD storage and 32GB of RAM, perfect for those who like to open multiple applications in the background while playing, and also for research enthusiasts of gaming. It also has the same 17.3-inch, 2560 x 1440 pixel display and has the buttery smooth 240Hz refresh rate we like on the 2024 model.

HP Amen 17 proves to be an incredible performance, whether it’s solving basic productivity tasks or fighting Hell 2 On high settings – this configuration has only an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor and an RTX 4070 graphics card.

The updated 2025 model has a more powerful AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU and NVIDIA’s new RTX 5070 GPU, the first announced at CES 2025. Despite its stronger internal equipment, it is $200 more than the 2024 hp Momen of 2024 HP Amen 17 at full price.

In short, the HP Amen 17 is the first choice for those who want a powerful gaming laptop that doubles as an inconspicuous laptop or work. You can of course use custom RGB lighting effects if you want, or keep it simple and simple.