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Updated Nov 6, 2026

Best laptop for gaming up to $2,500 dollars today

Today’s picks

  1. The best up to $2,500
    score 8.5

    MSI

    Katana 15 HX 15.6″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 5070

    Core i7-14650HX32 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $2,500

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

    Who it’s for: Gaming · Photo and video editing

    Pros: Dedicated graphics card; 32 GB of RAM; 1 TB SSD

  2. Best value
    score 7.8

    MSI

    Cyborg A15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 260 RTX 5050

    Ryzen 7 26016 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $1,799

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

    Who it’s for: Gaming · Photo and video editing

    Pros: Costs 21% less than similar models; Dedicated graphics card; 16 GB of RAM

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The best laptop Gaming laptops up to $2,500 today is the MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 5070, $2,500 (score 8.5).

All models: Gaming laptops up to $2,500

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Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 507032 GB · 1 TB SSD$2,500at Amazon8.5Buy on Amazon
MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 50602 versions · 16 GB a 32 GB of RAM · 1 TB$2,400at Amazon8.4Buy on Amazon
Asus ROG Strix G16 16″ Core i7-13650HX RTX 406064 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,059at Amazon7.9Buy on Amazon
Asus ROG Strix G16 16″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 506016 GB · 512 GB$2,450at Amazon7.9Buy on Amazon
MSI Cyborg A15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 260 RTX 505016 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,799at Amazon7.8Buy on Amazon
MSI Thin 15.6″ Core i9-13900H RTX 406016 GB · 1 TB SSD$2,285at Amazon7.8Buy on Amazon
MSI Cyborg 15.6″ Core 7 240H RTX 507016 GB · 1 TB SSD$2,086at Amazon7.7Buy on Amazon
Acer Nitro V 16″ Ryzen 7 260 RTX 506032 GB · 1 TB SSD$2,089at Amazon7.7Buy on Amazon
Acer Nitro V 15.6″ Core i7-13620H RTX 506016 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,747at Amazon7.5Buy on Amazon
MSI Cyborg 15.6″ Core 7 240H RTX 505032 GB · 1 TB SSD$2,098at Amazon7.5Buy on Amazon
MSI Creator M14 14″ Core i7-13620H RTX 405016 GB · 1 TB SSD$2,114at Amazon7.4Buy on Amazon
Asus TUF Gaming A15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 170 RTX 305016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,598at Amazon7.1Buy on Amazon
MSI Thin 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7735HS RTX 405016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,632at Amazon7.0Buy on Amazon
MSI Thin 15.6″ Core i7-13620H RTX 405016 GB · 512 GB SSD$2,131at Amazon7.0Buy on Amazon
Asus TUF Gaming F16 16″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 505016 GB · 512 GB$2,200at Amazon7.0Buy on Amazon
HP Victus 15.6″ Core i5-12450H RTX 305032 GB · 1 TB SSD$1,864at Amazon6.7Buy on Amazon
MSI Stealth 15M 15.6″ Core i7-11375H RTX 306016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,750at Amazon6.6Buy on Amazon
MSI Thin A15 15.6″ Ryzen 5 7535HS RTX 305016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,199at Amazon6.4Buy on Amazon
MSI Thin 15.6″ Core i5-12450H RTX 205016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,476at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
MSI GF63 Thin 15.6″ Core i5-11400H RTX 305016 GB · 512 GB SSD$2,182at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
MSI Prestige 14″ Core i7-1195G7 GTX 165016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,898at Amazon5.4Buy on Amazon
MSI GF63 Thin 15.6″ Core i7-9750H GTX 165016 GB · 512 GB SSD$1,379at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon
Acer Nitro V 15.6″ Ryzen 5 RTX 405016 GB · 512 GB$1,598at Amazonno scoreBuy on Amazon

Gaming laptops up to $2,500 in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 23 laptops cost up to $1,898; the range with the most models is from $2,000 to $2,200, with 7.

How many models there are in each price range, from $1,000 to $2,600. Half cost up to $1,898; across the whole catalog, the median is $1,155.2 models between $1,000 and $1,2001 model between $1,200 and $1,4003 models between $1,400 and $1,6004 models between $1,600 and $1,8002 models between $1,800 and $2,0007 models between $2,000 and $2,2002 models between $2,200 and $2,4002 models between $2,400 and $2,60021342722$1,000$1,400$1,800$2,200$2,600
  • half cost up to $1,898
  • whole catalog: $1,155

Cheapest $1,059 Asus ROG Strix G16 16″ Core i7-13650HX RTX 4060 rating 7.9

Most expensive $2,500 MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 5070

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Gaming laptops up to $2,500 by price range, against the whole catalog
Price rangeModels in the segmentIn the catalogMedian score of the segmentMedian score of the catalog
Under $8100824.5
$810 to $1,2002367.25.9
$1,200 to $1,8008387.17.0
$1,800 to $2,70013337.57.7
Over $2,7000278.4
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What changed

This is the first check with history for this segment. Radar checks prices every day: from the next one on, this section shows what got cheaper, what got more expensive and what came in or left.

Brands

4 brands have a model here; MSI has the most, with 15 models.

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 23 of 23 have a confirmed dedicated graphics card

  • 18 of 23 have a 120 Hz or higher screen confirmed

Against the whole catalog

  • +64%median price above the catalog’s
  • +0.7median spec score: 7.4 vs 6.7
  • 11%of the catalog: 23 of 216 models
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Gaming laptops up to $2,500 against the whole catalog
IndicatorGaming laptops up to $2,500Whole catalogDifference
Models2321611% of the catalog
Median price$1,898$1,155+64%
Median score7.46.7+0.7 ponto
Lowest price$1,059$320+$739
Highest price$2,500$8,499−$5,999

What the numbers say about gaming laptops up to $2,500

  • Versions: 1 model has more than one version within the selection, from 512 GB to 1 TB. The model’s price is that of the cheapest version; the others appear on the card and in the list.
  • Raising the budget to up to $3,000, best by spec sheet becomes o MSI Katana A15 15.6″ Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 4070: score 8.6 at $2,536, 0.1 point higher the leader of this range (MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 5070, score 8.5 at $2,500).
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How to read these numbers

Pick 1, best score for the price: MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 5070, $2,500 at Amazon, on 06/11/2026. The median price of the 23 models on the list is $1,898.

How we choose
  • The picks combine a high rating and a price in line with the list: each one fits a way of spending, a use, or the brand that shows up most. The pros and cons come from each model’s spec sheet.
  • Stores: Amazon. We include stores we read every day through an open source or an affiliate program: the Radar collection, the Amazon catalog and the factory price database. A store that failed to load today is left out.
  • The same model in two stores is only merged with a catalog code, GTIN or the manufacturer’s full code. When in doubt, only one store is kept. A price far from the collected one (below 60% or above 150%) is left out.
  • Amazon appears without a price, only with the link: we don’t read Amazon prices in bulk.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the best laptop Gaming laptops up to $2,500 today?

Today it is the MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 5070, for $2,500 (score 8.5).

Which laptop Gaming laptops up to $2,500 has the best value today?

The MSI Cyborg A15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 260 RTX 5050, for $1,799 (score 7.8).

How much does a laptop for gaming (dedicated graphics card and 16 GB of RAM) and a price up to $2,500 cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 23 models in the segment is $1,898, and prices range from $1,059 to $2,500. The final price is the one at the store.

Which laptop for gaming (dedicated graphics card and 16 GB of RAM) and a price up to $2,500 has the highest score?

Among the models in the segment on Nov 6, 2026, the highest spec score is the MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 5070: 8.5, at $2,500. The one with the lowest price is the Asus ROG Strix G16 16″ Core i7-13650HX RTX 4060, at $1,059. Spec score doesn’t measure real-world performance or durability.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Models whose specs confirm a dedicated graphics card and 16 GB of RAM or more, with a lowest collected price up to $2,500, are included. Each model counts once: if it has more than one version within the rule, the price is that of the cheapest version and the others show on the card.

Gaming laptops up to $2,500: what changes compared with the whole use?

This page looks only at models that pass the "gaming laptops" rule and have a price up to $2,500. To see all the ranges for that use, open the use overview; to see all uses in the range, open the price range overview.

Is it worth spending more than $2,500?

Raising the budget to up to $3,000, best by spec sheet becomes o MSI Katana A15 15.6″ Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 4070: score 8.6 at $2,536, 0.1 point higher the leader of this range (MSI Katana 15 HX 15.6″ Core i7-14650HX RTX 5070, score 8.5 at $2,500). Compare on the chart before deciding: the score comes from the spec sheet and doesn’t measure real-world performance or durability. Data from Nov 6, 2026.

How does the Radar choose the laptops on the "best score for the price" line?

From cheapest to most expensive, the laptop that has a higher spec score than all the cheaper ones in the segment makes the line. Anything that costs more and has an equal or lower score is left out. The line doesn’t say which laptop to buy: it only shows which ones don’t lose on both score and price at once.

How often does this page change?

Every day, with each collection: numbers, chart, ranking and the "What changed" section are rebuilt with the day’s catalog. This edition is from November 6, 2026.

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Where the numbers come from

Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.ca, delivered to Toronto M5V 3L9, on the day it was read, before GST/HST.

The price is the one recorded on the date shown. The spec score doesn’t measure real-world performance or durability.

Data from Nov 6, 2026.