Aman said:
Gaming laptops excel in thermals and performance but sacrifice battery life. Regular laptops are more reliable and quieter, but ones with GPUs can get very pricey.
I bought a laptop based purely on specs once, but it wasn’t a gaming model. It couldn’t handle games and slowed down constantly. Ended up returning it.
This one throttles. I have the same model from last year.
This is more of a creator’s laptop. Laptops generally fall into four categories: thin and light, prosumer, gaming, and workstation.
Gaming laptops prioritize cooling and performance, with power limits ranging from 100-250W. Prosumer models focus on display tech like OLED or miniLED but may throttle more. Workstations are the most durable and typically cater to corporate buyers.
For gaming, laptops emphasize high refresh rates (144Hz+). Creator laptops focus on color accuracy. Gaming laptops are usually plugged in, as battery life isn’t their strength.
@Jules
For longevity, is a gaming laptop better than a workstation? I mainly need it for internet research, light gaming, and teaching kids photo/video editing.
Alston said:
@Jules
For longevity, is a gaming laptop better than a workstation? I mainly need it for internet research, light gaming, and teaching kids photo/video editing.
Gaming laptops will generally run cooler but need proper care, like regular dust cleaning. Workstations, on the other hand, are built to last longer since they’re sold for corporate use. If longevity is a concern, a workstation might be the better option. For prosumer models, brands like Asus and Lenovo offer decent build quality.
I’ve got a Yoga Pro with 32GB RAM and an i9 CPU, and it handles most games well, especially with upscaling. It’s not a gaming laptop, but the cooling has been better than expected.
Shea said:
I’ve got a Yoga Pro with 32GB RAM and an i9 CPU, and it handles most games well, especially with upscaling. It’s not a gaming laptop, but the cooling has been better than expected.
Thinking of getting the Yoga Pro 9i. Do you think upgrading to the 4060 is worth it over the 4050 for a few hundred more?
This thing runs pretty loud when gaming.
The only drawback here is thermals. It’s got great ports, a 90W GPU, and an OLED screen.
The battery lasts a fraction of the time on a gaming laptop.
Longevity, quality, and hinge durability are all considerations.
I have this exact model. It’s good overall—looks professional but can still game. The GPU maxes at 115W, which is decent. Cooling isn’t bad, but it gets very loud when gaming.
Gaming laptops come with dedicated GPUs, better cooling, and more user-friendly designs for upgrades and maintenance.
It’s so thin. How hot does it get?
RGB lighting! /s