Start with the exact configuration. These five gaming laptops span different hardware tiers, and the model name alone will not tell you which version you are buying. Your shortlist should follow your games, screen preferences and complete purchase cost.
The five configurations
These are specific units from independent 2025 reviews, rather than every version sold under each name.
| Laptop reviewed | CPU / graphics | Screen |
|---|---|---|
| Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | Core Ultra 9 275HX / RTX 5080 | 1600p OLED, 240Hz |
| ROG Strix G16 (2025 G614) | Ryzen 9 9955HX3D / RTX 5070 Ti | 1600p IPS, 240Hz |
| Katana 15 HX | Core i7-14650HX / RTX 5050 | 1080p; refresh rate unconfirmed |
| Nitro V 16S AI | Ryzen 7 260 / RTX 5060 | 1200p IPS, 180Hz |
| Alienware 16 Aurora | Core 7 240H / RTX 5060 | 1600p IPS, 120Hz |
What the game tests tell you
In separate Tom’s Hardware tests at 1080p, the Legion scored 163fps in Shadow of the Tomb Raider on Highest settings; the Strix G16 managed 151fps. In Far Cry 6 on Ultra, the Strix recorded 143fps against the Legion’s 117fps.
Those results do not establish a universal winner. Drivers, patches and power modes were not fully matched across reviews. Disputed Cyberpunk figures are excluded, and 1080p results should not be treated as predictions for higher-resolution screens.
Check the complete price
The checked Alienware Core 7 240H/RTX 5060 configuration, with 32GB RAM, 1TB storage and Windows 11 Home, lists at $2,099.99 in the US and £2,267.45 in the UK. US tax and charger inclusion remain unconfirmed; the UK price includes VAT but excludes a charger. Both pages advertise free delivery and show a purchasing technical issue. Stock and fulfilment are unconfirmed.
These are listing observations, not guaranteed checkout totals. Complete current US/UK quotes were not established for all five laptops. Compare tax, delivery, charger, Windows and the exact product code before paying.
Which should you shortlist?
Screen and graphics priorities: consider the reviewed Legion’s OLED/RTX 5080 combination if the premium fits your budget. The Strix is another candidate for gaming alongside CPU-heavy work.
Mixed use away from a socket: the reviewed Acer lasted over 10 hours 17 minutes in a browsing, video and OpenGL battery test at 150 nits. That is not gaming endurance.
Considering MSI or Alienware? Check the actual GPU and package first. A Katana RTX 5050 review cannot predict an RTX 5070 variant’s performance.
Get an itemised US or UK quote for your preferred configuration before choosing. If your current laptop handles your games satisfactorily, keeping it is a valid option.
Written by Hannan Tariq with assistance from Sylar AI, our in-house AI. This comparison uses published research; Sylar Knows did not test these laptops.