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The best Windows 11 gaming laptops 

Updated: May 30, 2025
Published: May 29, 2025
Quick overview:

Choosing the right Windows 11 gaming laptop depends largely on which games you want to play and what your general usage requirements are. The good news is that there is a huge selection of gaming laptops with Windows 11. You can therefore find the right one for your specific requirements. You should generally pay attention to these things:

  • Processor
  • Graphics card
  • Display quality
  • Memory
  • Cooling system

Different configurations are perfect for different user profiles. We have selected the best gaming laptops for different areas of use.

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AAA title: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17

The supreme discipline for gaming laptops is of course the big titles with elaborate graphics, large worlds and dynamic animations. When all this comes together, it requires a lot of computing power. As a manufacturer, ASUS is known for the fact that its laptops have plenty of power. If you want to play the biggest AAA titles (you can find an explanation of the term here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AAA (computer games), then you certainly won't go wrong with the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17. With its 17.3-inch QHD display, which offers up to 240 Hz, you will be able to immerse yourself perfectly in any gaming world. Even complex games can be played in the highest resolution.

Flexibility: Razer Blade 16

If flexibility is important to you, then the Razer Blade 16 is a good choice. With its compact and lightweight design, it is easy to use on the go and can be easily stowed away in your luggage. Despite its flexible features, this laptop offers powerful computing performance. The Razer Blade 16 may reach its limits with the really big AAA titles. However, the flexibility offers its own advantages. A clear strength is the 16-inch OLED display, which provides a razor-sharp image.

For iGaming: Dell XPS 15

Most laptops can handle iGaming games. However, if you're after the best possible experience, with the highest graphics settings, fast loading times and smooth animations, then it's worth getting a good Windows 11 gaming laptop that can do just that. One of the advantages of the iGaming industry is that there is a huge selection of games with every conceivable theme and mechanic. This provides a lot of variety. You can find a good overview and lots of information about games and the sites that offer them at https://www.slotozilla.com/de/. There you can get to know games according to your personal taste. Be it simple retro games or modern titles with elaborate animations.

The Dell XPS 15 is a very solid Windows 11 gaming laptop that also looks great. This makes gaming twice as much fun. Even if several bonus features are triggered at once on a slot machine and various animations run simultaneously, this laptop will master the display with flying colors.

Slot machine with bright, colorful graphic elements

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Conclusion

No matter what your requirements are for a gaming laptop, you will find a suitable model. The different manufacturers impress with different designs and technical features. If you're really serious about gaming and want to test the limits of what's possible in the big AAA titles, then large and powerful models are the way to go. If, on the other hand, you want to be more flexible on the go and don't attach so much importance to computing power, then you may be able to save a lot of money with slightly smaller and slimmer models.

The best models are summarized here once again in our table:

RequirementModelDisplaySpecial feature
AAA titleAsus ROG Strix Scar 1717.3" QHD, 240 HzVery high performance for computing-intensive games.
FlexibilityRazer Blade 1616" OLEDPerfect for on the go
iGamingDell XPS 1515.6" OLED, 3.5kElegant design, perfect for iGaming

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