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Updated Nov 6, 2026

Best laptop for gaming up to $4,500 dollars today

Today’s picks

  1. The best up to $4,500
    score 9.0

    Acer

    Predator 18″ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080

    Core Ultra 9 275HX32 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $4,299

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

    Who it’s for: Gaming · Work and office

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

  2. Best value
    score 8.6

    Asus

    ROG Strix G18 18″ Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5060

    Ryzen 9 8940HX32 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $3,199

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

    Who it’s for: Gaming · Work and office

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

  3. Top pick from Asus
    score 8.7

    Asus

    ROG Strix Scar 16″ Core Ultra 9 RTX 5070 Ti

    Core Ultra 932 GB RAM1.024 GB

    $4,299

    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

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The best laptop Gaming laptops up to $4,500 today is the Acer Predator 18″ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080, $4,299 (score 9.0).

All models: Gaming laptops up to $4,500

See the 24 highest-scoring modelsHide the list
Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
Acer Predator 18″ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 508032 GB · 1 TB SSD$4,299at Amazon9.0Buy on Amazon
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16″ Core Ultra 9 RTX 5070 Ti32 GB · 1 TB SSD$4,299at Amazon8.7Buy on Amazon
MSI Katana A15 15.6″ Ryzen 9 8945HS RTX 407032 GB · 1 TB SSD$2,536at Amazon8.6Buy on Amazon
Asus ROG Strix G18 18″ Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 506032 GB · 1 TB$3,199at Amazon8.6Buy on Amazon
MSI Stealth 14″ Core Ultra 9 RTX 407032 GB · 1 TB SSD$3,373at Amazon8.6Buy on Amazon
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 50603 versions · 16 GB a 32 GB of RAM · 1 TB a 2 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 Katana 15.6″ Core i7-13620H RTX 407016 GB · 1 TB SSD$2,962at Amazon7.8Buy on Amazon
HP Omnibook 16″ Core Ultra 7 RTX 405032 GB · 1 TB SSD$3,304at Amazon7.8Buy on Amazon
Lenovo LOQ 15.6″ Core i7-13650HX RTX 406032 GB · 1 TB SSD$3,499at 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
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora 16″ Core 7 240H RTX 506032 GB · 1 TB SSD$2,990at 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
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15.6″ Ryzen 9 5900HX RTX 308016 GB · 1 TB SSD$2,599at 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

Gaming laptops up to $4,500 in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 36 laptops cost up to $2,191; the range with the most models is from $2,000 to $2,500, with 11.

How many models there are in each price range, from $1,000 to $4,500. Half cost up to $2,191; across the whole catalog, the median is $1,155.4 models between $1,000 and $1,5008 models between $1,500 and $2,00011 models between $2,000 and $2,5005 models between $2,500 and $3,0006 models between $3,000 and $3,5002 models between $4,000 and $4,50048115602$1,000$2,000$3,000$4,000
  • half cost up to $2,191
  • whole catalog: $1,155

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

Most expensive $4,299 Acer Predator 18″ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080

See the table by price range
Gaming laptops up to $4,500 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 $2,70015337.57.7
Over $2,70011278.28.4
See these models on the price and score map

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

6 brands have a model here; MSI has the most, with 18 models.

and 1 brand more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 36 of 36 have a confirmed dedicated graphics card

  • 26 of 36 have a 120 Hz or higher screen confirmed

  • 2 of 36 have an OLED screen confirmed

Against the whole catalog

  • +90%median price above the catalog’s
  • +1.0median spec score: 7.7 vs 6.7
  • 17%of the catalog: 36 of 216 models
See the full table
Gaming laptops up to $4,500 against the whole catalog
IndicatorGaming laptops up to $4,500Whole catalogDifference
Models3621617% of the catalog
Median price$2,191$1,155+90%
Median score7.76.7+1.0 ponto
Lowest price$1,059$320+$739
Highest price$4,299$8,499−$4,200

What the numbers say about gaming laptops up to $4,500

  • Versions: 1 model has more than one version within the selection, from 512 GB to 2 TB. The model’s price is that of the cheapest version; the others appear on the card and in the list.
Size

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How to read these numbers

Pick 1, best score for the price: Acer Predator 18″ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080, $4,299 at Amazon, on 06/11/2026. The median price of the 36 models on the list is $2,191.

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 $4,500 today?

Today it is the Acer Predator 18″ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080, for $4,299 (score 9.0).

Which laptop Gaming laptops up to $4,500 has the best value today?

The Asus ROG Strix G18 18″ Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5060, for $3,199 (score 8.6).

How much does a laptop for gaming (dedicated graphics card and 16 GB of RAM) and a price up to $4,500 cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 36 models in the segment is $2,191, and prices range from $1,059 to $4,299. 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 $4,500 has the highest score?

Among the models in the segment on Nov 6, 2026, the highest spec score is the Acer Predator 18″ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080: 9.0, at $4,299. 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 $4,500, 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 $4,500: 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 $4,500. To see all the ranges for that use, open the use overview; to see all uses in the range, open the price range overview.

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.