10 most powerful laptops

Every year there are dozens and hundreds of new laptops with all sorts of chips and additions. Nevertheless, to find a device with a really good level of performance of the main components, which are responsible for vital properties, can be very difficult. In pursuit of innovative features that allow to stand out from the competition, manufacturers often forget about the main thing. After all, no matter how tempting and unique additions would be, without a productive processor and a sufficient amount of RAM, they are completely useless, especially when working with 3D editors and modern games. The low speed of work will not allow launching weighty applications and will slow down all processes noticeably.

Fortunately, separate models are simply created for games, professional graphic editors, programs for creating music and other resource-intensive software. Such devices, as a rule, include laptops with a processor consisting of four or more cores and a frequency of at least 1,800 MHz. But those who need absolute speed should pay attention to the best powerful laptops in the world, the frequency of which can exceed the figure of 2200 MHz. There are very few of them, but the capabilities of such models are really impressive. They effortlessly cope with any tasks and maintain the speed of reaction of the system and all components under any circumstances. Such laptops are often referred to as gaming by manufacturers, but the possibilities of their use are almost endless. However, it is important to remember that not all models marked “for games” are really powerful, and its absence does not necessarily mean unsuitability for heavy software. Understand the question will help our rating, based not only on the technical descriptions of laptops, but also on the reviews and test results.

Top 10 most powerful laptops

10 Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 13.3 "2018

Although initially the development of this brand, many were skeptical because of its Chinese origin, Xiaomi was able to establish itself as a worthy balance of quality and availability. Notebook Air, released in the second half of 2018, is a direct confirmation of this. At a very low price in comparison with analogs, the novelty received a fairly high-performance quad-core processor, the frequency of which in one of the three available modifications is 1,800 MHz. In the rest, this figure is somewhat lower, so when buying it is important to pay attention to this nuance. Also, the laptop is pleased with a good memory frequency, which guarantees the overall speed of the system.

Surprisingly, this smart model is very tiny and light. The thickness of the notebook is only 14.8 millimeters, and the weight is 1.3 kilograms.Compactness and power in one device - the perfect combination, thanks to which Xiaomi gets extremely positive feedback.

9 HP PAVILION 15-bc436ur

Appearing quite recently, the laptop of a popular American company, famous for its practical and not too expensive solutions, managed to win the sympathy of many. First of all, this laptop is valued for a six-core processor with a clock frequency of 2200 MHz. Although not all users agree that HP really fits these parameters, every review shows excellent performance both when launching games and when accessing the hard drive directly. Also, the powerful model received two drives with a total capacity of 1128 GB. Of course, this is not a record figure, but for one of the far from the most expensive devices, such a memory size is very good.

In addition, customers often praise a laptop for a full-fledged 4096 MB video card, convenient HP Assistant and space for an additional RAM module and installation of a solid-state drive. However, the build quality, according to reviews, is not the best in the world.

8 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 N580GD

Despite the relatively low price, Asus for a number of characteristics can be compared with laptops, the cost of which exceeds one hundred thousand rubles. Of course, it is difficult to call VivoBook Pro quite cheap, but today there are no cheaper analogs that can be compared with it in performance. Taiwanese development is versatile and reliable, making it an excellent choice for both games and professional work with music, movies and various graphical utilities. A powerful six-core processor with a frequency of 2200 MHz, a decent cache size and a rather high memory frequency, reaching 2400 MHz, make Asus very nimble.

The advantages do not end there. After all, the laptop has received rare and very useful additions. The touch screen allows you to use a laptop as a laptop-transformer, and 3G support will not depend on Wi-Fi. In this case, one of the modifications boasts even 4K-screen.

7 Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop

The combination of stylish design and sufficiently productive processor of four cores with a frequency of 2800 MHz makes the laptop, developed by Xiaomi specifically for games and other demanding tasks, a very attractive proposition. Although the model is available only in three classic colors, it stands out among all the others. The minimalist body with the thinnest frames and spectacular multi-colored backlighting instantly catches the eye. A full-fledged Full HD screen with an IPS matrix boasts one of the best brightness reserves in the world. Therefore, the user's eyes will not get tired even with very active use of the Gaming Laptop.

In addition to the quality of the display with a diagonal of 15.6 inches and performance, an excellent cooling system is noted separately in the reviews, powerful, but not too noisy. Also, the advantages of a laptop are a good build, a sufficient number of ports and a preinstalled Microsoft Office package.

6 Apple MacBook Pro 15 with Retina display Mid 2017

MacBook Pro 15 is one of the most balanced notebooks and at the same time it is far from the most expensive development of the famous American brand, which for many years has been a leader due to its innovativeness and high quality. This laptop is no exception. After all, it pleases not only very good performance, thanks to which it is great for any software available in the App Store, including for games, but also for outstanding multimedia and additional features.The colorful Retina screen is considered one of the best, which is confirmed by numerous reviews.

In addition, many users are delighted with the powerful and deep sound, the weight of only 1.83 kilograms, the stability of the system and the fine, detailed to the smallest details of the body. A special advantage of the model has become the touch panel Touch Bar, which is peculiar only to apple laptops, replacing a number of keys to simplify information entry.

5 DELL G3 15 3579

This member of the rating proves that the most powerful laptops in the world may not be too expensive, even if they are developed by a popular American company and are distinguished by quite decent battery. However, the main feature of Dell has become a powerful six-core processor with a frequency of 2200 MHz at the most favorable price. Most laptops with such performance are much more expensive. Also, the laptop for games received 32 GB of RAM with a frequency of 2666 MHz, so it has a very high speed of the entire system as a whole. At the same time, 4 GB of video memory ensures comfortable use of 3D games and 3D software.

An equally important advantage was the Linux operating system, which is fundamentally different from Windows in a number of parameters. This will certainly please those who could not make friends with Windows. However, the laptop is suitable for fans of this operating system, because it is easy to install instead of Linux.

4 MSI GE73 8RF Raider RGB

Many people choose a powerful laptop mainly for games, and not always the most demanding in the world. Some also need not just a smart laptop, but a real professional device, suitable for parallel work with many weighty programs. For these purposes, MSI fits perfectly. A smart six-core processor, combined with a good L2 and L3 cache, as well as high-frequency 32 GB RAM, guarantees a rare system speed. The largest video memory capacity, reaching 8 GB, makes the laptop ideal even for professional work with three-dimensional programs. The hard drive with a total capacity of 1512 GB is convenient for storing everything you need right on your laptop.

The model is very good for working with graphics due to the first-class matte screen with a diagonal of 17.3 inches and a full 4K resolution. Also, customers praise the laptop for a loud and clear sound, quiet operation, ease of use and upgrade.

3 ASUS ROG Strix Scar Edition GL703GM

Premium features, power, a very decent amount of video memory and a bright Full HD screen made the Taiwanese laptop one of the most desirable laptops in the world. A powerful six-core processor, a frequency of 2666 MHz RAM, and a 9 MB L3 cache give the device excellent speed and endurance, which makes it popular among gamers. Asus Rog is one of the most universal and easily compatible with other devices of the representatives of the category, which is especially convenient if you need to frequently connect add-ons. Five USB 3.1 inputs, HDMI output, Mini DisplayPort, microphone and headphone connectors allow you to connect your laptop to a TV and use it as a monitor for comfortable watching movies.

At the same time, the development received two hard disks with a total capacity of 1256 GB with the possibility of increasing free space using an SD memory card. Also, according to reviews, Asus has a good sound, durability, high-quality assembly.

2 Apple MacBook Pro 15 with Retina display Mid 2018

Apple's 2018 model surpasses almost all competitors in a number of parameters, including performance.The six-core processor with an impressive frequency reaching 2600 MHz is complemented by a good amount of RAM with a frequency of 2400 MHz and a better L3 cache than its competitors. The latter is responsible for the implementation of resource-intensive tasks and rarely exceeds the figure of 9 MB. Thus, a laptop with 12 MB cache can be called a reasonable solution for games and other weighty software. In addition to performance, the MacBook boasts decent autonomy for the most powerful devices, but only at low and medium loads.

However, gamers and graphics experts appreciate it primarily not for that, but for the possibility of creating on the screen a real 3D image and a video system that uses two video cards at once, which greatly increases its performance. 3G and 4G will be a nice bonus. The only negative is the built-in memory of only 512 GB.

1 Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61-R3R9)

The leading line of review won the most powerful laptop available in Russian stores today. Appearing closer to the end of 2018, he immediately attracted everyone’s attention with an incredibly productive six-core processor, whose frequency reached a record high of 3,400 MHz. The L2 cache and L3 cache, which amount to 3 and 16 MB, respectively, are not lagging behind the top processor. In addition, the manufacturer has given the laptop and maximum RAM. The volume of 64 GB is enough for the device to literally fly. Video memory with a capacity of 8 GB and a subwoofer that creates a strong sound with bass and excellent depth, are also included in the list of advantages of Acer.

As the reviews show, the laptop is distinguished by a reliable assembly, a powerful cooling system, stability, a clear screen, and is suitable for both games and work. After all, the laptop is productive, copes with any programs and at the same time looks very solid.

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