A top pick for performance-per-dollar, often found under $1,000 with a VR-ready GTX 1060 GPU.

2017 saw a major leap in mobile gaming performance thanks to Nvidia's GTX 10-series GPUs. Reviewers at Notebookcheck and Laptop Mag

The standout feature is its 1440p OLED display, which offers "inky blacks" and near-instant response times for gaming. Best Value Gaming: Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

: Features a carbon fiber deck and a durable aluminum build.

A premium, aluminum-body Chromebook that offers great value for students who primarily need a browser-based workflow. Best for Creative Professionals: Apple MacBook Pro 13 (Mid-2017) Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

remained the industry benchmark in 2017. It packed a 13-inch screen into a chassis typically reserved for 11-inch laptops.

chose this as the top portable gamer for cramming a GTX 1060 into a remarkably thin frame. Best Visuals: Alienware 13 R3 (OLED)

In 2017, the laptop market focused on "thin-and-light" productivity machines and powerful "Pascal-era" gaming notebooks. Top reviewers like Reviewed and Notebookcheck consistently ranked the Dell XPS 13 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.