Here are all the gaming notebooks with RTX 30 Series graphic cards launching this year

CES 2021 brought about a ton of product launches including a ton of gaming notebooks powered by AMD's newest Ryzen 5000 series mobile CPUs and NVIDIA's RTX 30 series GPUs. Here's a super compilation of all the models that you can expect from the usual suspects including ASUS ROG, Acer, Dell Alienware and more.

Some details such as local availability and pricing will be announced by the respective brands separately, but we have included their US pricing for comparisons sake.

Acer

Acer’s simple lineup of their Predator and Nitro series has been updated with the new RTX 30 series GPUs. For their full catalog, you can browse their online store right over here.

Predator Triton 300 SE

Starting off with the Predator Triton 300 SE, this model has been refreshed with the 11th Gen Intel Core H35 Processor which can boost up to 5GHz, and it comes paired with an RTX 3060. Weighing at just 1.7kg, this lightweight gaming laptop is equipped with a 1080p, 144Hz high refresh rate display and priced at USD$1399.99.

Predator Helios 300

For those who seek more power, the Helios 300 now includes an RTX 3080 that is configurable with up to 32GB of RAM and a 240Hz IPS display. This model is available in the American market starting at USD$1249.99 from February onwards.

Nitro 5

The Nitro 5 series is the only model from Acer that allows you to choose either Intel’s Core H35 series processors or AMD’s latest Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors.

Available in either 15.6-inch or 17.3-inch displays, these can be configured with either a QHD display running at 165Hz refresh rate, or a FHD display at 360Hz. Both panels covers 100% of the sRGB gamut and comes with up to 32GB of RAM and two slots of storage on M.2 PCIe and SATA.

Aftershock

Home-grown Aftershock also has a series of familiar models but refreshed with newer CPUs and GPUs lined up.

Forge 15X

Starting with the value-oriented Forge 15X that comes powered with an Intel i7-10870H processor, you have a choice of either an NVIDIA RTX 3060 or 3070 graphics processor. For display, the Forge 15X comes with a 15.6-inch display that supports FHD (aka 1080p) resolution.

For a base model that includes the aforementioned Intel processor and RTX 3060, 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD, expect to fork out about S$1880.

Apex 15X

Think of the Apex 15X as everything the Forge 15X is, but just more powerful. The keyboard is swapped out with a mechanical keyboard with N Key Rollover and the display is also upgraded to a QHD (aka 1440p) display with a 165Hz refresh rate.

The gaming notebook also packs a battery with a whopping 92Whr capacity.

Vapor 17X

And finally, the Vapor 17X, a 17.3-inch high performance gaming laptop that weighs just under 2.3kg. Configurable with up to an RTX 3070, all units also ship with Intel i7-10870H and a QHD display running at 165Hz refresh rate. Interestingly, none of the Aftershock gaming notebooks here have the option of upgrading to an RTX 3080 GPU.

In any case, pre-orders for the Vapor 17X are available now on Aftershock's website.

ASUS ROG

This is the most extensive lineup that ASUS ROG has refreshed in recent years and there are so many models here that there's practically one for everyone - gamers and content creators - depending on your budget.

ROG Zephyrus G14 & G15

The Zephyrus G14 is a really great laptop that performs well in gaming and everyday performance, and you can read up on our review to get up to speed. While the G14 gets upgraded with a faster Ryzen 9 5900HS processor, the new G15 is an upsized version that comes with a 15.6-inch display and the same AMD processor.

Both gaming notebooks will have QHD displays running at high refresh rates of 120Hz. Content creators will also be pleased to know that both notebooks' display are Pantone Validated with a DCI-P3 at 100%. The Zephyrus G14 comes paired with the RTX 3060 GPU, while the G15 allows you to pick between the RTX 3060, 3070 or 3080.

The Zephyrus G14 will be available for S$2,898 and the Zephyrus G15 from S$2,898 upwards.

ROG Flow X13

Quite possibly the most exciting gaming notebook from ROG, the Flow X13 this compact gaming laptop comes with an external graphic card dock that can house up to an RTX 3080 within.

Its specifications are pretty impressive. A 13.4-inch IPS touch display running at an unusual 3840x2400 resolution and paired with either a Ryzen 9 5980HS or Ryzen 9 5900HS, this notebook serves as a great portable working machine with additional GPU horsepower when you need it.

The ROG Flow X13 will be available from $2,498 upwards.

ROG Strix Scar 15 & 17

Like the Zephyrus G series, the 15 and 17 denote the screen size differences and under the hood, they feature practically the same specifications. The Scar 15 includes an Optical Mechanical Keyboard that has configurable Per-Key RGB with a 1.9mm travel distance and fast 0.2ms response time. Powering up both gaming notebooks is the Ryzen 9 5900HX, and either a choice of RTX 3060, RTX 3070 or RTX 3080..

Like the ROG Zephyrus S15 which we reviewed here, the Strix Scar models use liquid metal thermal compounds to cool the components down at a more effective thermal conductivity rate than thermal grease.

If you're keen in the Strix Scar 17, it will be available at S$3,798 while the smaller Scar 15 will be available from S$3,598.

ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE

We have seen the dual-screen Zephyrus Duo before. For 2021, ROG has given it a different moniker - Zephyrus Duo 15 SE. It still looks the same as its predecessor, but as with most gaming notebooks announced, the differences lay beneath the chassis.

So while it still sports the same 15-inch display that running a 4K panel with 120Hz refresh rate, the gaming notebook is now powered by the AMD Ryzen 5900HX mobile processor and NVIDIA's RTX 3080 GPU.

The ROG Zephyrus Duo SE will be available for S$6,998.

Dell Alienware

Of Dell’s entire lineup, only the company's gaming line, the Alienware series, has been bestowed with the new fangled RTX 30 series graphic cards.

Alienware m15 r4

The Alienware m15 r4 sports either Intel’s i7-10870H or i9-10980HK compared to the previous version, but now comes with the new RTX 30 series GPUs. The m15 r4 also sports a display that supports 300Hz refresh rate, and if you feel that need to output your gaming experience onto an external, and bigger, display, the notebook also comes with a HDMI 2.1 output that supports 4K running at 120Hz refresh rate.

Alienware m17 r4

The larger version of the m15, the m17 has an even higher 360Hz refresh rate on a 1080p display, and has an additional number pad on the right side due to its bigger 17.3-inch real estate.

Both the m15 r4 and m17 r4 are equipped with Killer Ethernet that supports 2.5G speeds and Wi-Fi 6. For gamers who want even more graphics performance, the proprietary Alienware Graphics Amplifier port is available on both models as well.

Gigabyte

Gigabyte’s range of gaming laptops with RTX 30 series GPUs is simplified into three categories mostly.

AORUS Series

The AORUS is Gigabyte’s top of the range gaming laptops, and at the peak of that list is the AORUS 17G. As the name implies, it comes with a 17.3-inch IPS display that supports a 300Hz refresh rate, true mechanical switch keyboard, up to RTX 3080 GPU and Intel’s i7 H-series processors.

AERO Series

A more muted aesthetic than the AORUS line, the AERO line includes something for both gamers and content creators. They all sport Intel’s Core i7 or i9 processors as well, and like the AERO 15 OLED XB that we reviewed last year, is the only model that sports an OLED display.

The AERO 15 OLED features a 15.6-inch 4K AMOLED monitor that is capable of VESA DisplayHDR 400 (great for colour-accurate critical applications) too. The hardcore gamers will also be happy to know that the AERO 15 OLED comes with different RTX 30 Series GPUs options available.

Gigabyte G & A series

Value-oriented gamers that don’t mind some heft can consider the Gigabyte A series or G series. This time, we finally see Ryzen processors gracing the Gigabyte A series, from the Ryzen 5 5600H to the Ryzen 9 5900HX processors.

The Gigabyte G series will sport Intel's i5-10500H or i7-10870H processors, but all of them come with either RTX 3060 or 3070 GPUs. Expansion is no slouch either; with three available slots, two of which are M.2 Type 2280 SSD, and the other is a 2.5-inch slot which can fit a traditional hard drive or another SSD.

Lenovo Legion

The Legion series is Lenovo’s gaming portfolio and they have some interesting models lined up as well.

Legion 7 and 5 Pro

These two models share a similar screen size of 16-inch, one of the few laptops that eschew the 16:9 ratio and go with 16:10 to give gamers more screen real estate. This increment of space gives gamers a little bit more room to work on, well, work!

On top of that, the IPS monitors are QHD running at 165Hz with NVIDIA G-SYNC and VESA DisplayHDR 400 supported. For CPUs, the gamers have a choice between the Ryzen 9 5900H or the Ryzen 7 5800H on Legion 7 and Legion 5 Pro, respectively.

Both models sport an RTX 30 series card but it is unspecified which models they are for now, and availability for these devices are in or after March 2021 in the American market.

The Lenovo Legion 7 retails for USD$1669.99, while the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro goes at USD$999.99.

Legion Slim 7

As its name implies, this 1.9kg slim and powerful notebook comes powered with AMD's Ryzen 7 5900H and as well as an unspecified RTX 30 series graphic card at this point of writing. There are two models here, differentiated by the resolution and refresh rate: 15.6-inch going with a 4K@60Hz refresh rate or a lower 1080p resolution runniung with 165Hz refresh rate. Both displays are capable of sRGB 100% and Dolby Vision.

The 71Whr battery could also mean better battery life when you’re on the go, and to top things up, Lenovo’s Rapid Charge Express means that in 15 minutes of charging, you can gain up to 3 hours of usage.

Legion 5

And finally, we have the Legion 5. Coming in 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch variants, Lenovo have slapped an IPS panel running at 1080p for both gaming notebooks. However, the 15.6-inch version will have a refresh rate running at 165Hz, while its larger brethren's runs at 144Hz. Both laptops will also be available in Phantom Blue or a new colour, Stingray White.

Both gaming notebooks are powered by the Ryzen 7 5800H processor and again, unspecified RTX 30 series GPUs. Going at USD$769.99, the Legion 5 will be available in the American market starting March 2021.

MSI

Much like what ASUS have done with their ROG line-up, MSI refreshed their entire range of gaming notebooks to include the new RTX 30 series GPUs.

MSI GE and GS Series

This is MSI’s best line of gaming laptops and there are three models here: The GE76 Raider and Dragon Edition (pictured above), the GE66 Raider and the GS66 Stealth. All three models feature Intel’s i9-10980HK processors, with either an RTX 3060, RTX 3070, or RTX 3080 GPU. They will also support NVMe PCIe storage, 2.5G Ethernet with Wi-Fi 6 and Per-Key RGB in collaboration with Steelseries.

The GE76 display is 17.3-inch with an IPS panel, running at 4K resolution with an sRGB of 100% while the GE66 and GS66 Stealth comes with a 15.6-inch (IPS panel as well) that supports up to 4K. However, you'll also have a choice to go with a cheaper option - a 1080p display that comes with a 300Hz refresh rate.

On the aesthetic side, the Raider series has more flashy RGB around it and literally screams "gaming notebook". The GS66 Stealth on the other hand, has a darker and much more muted shroud and won't look out of place as a business notebook too.

The highest end model of the MSI GE76 Raider goes for S$5999, while the MSI GE66 Raider retails at S$3699 with RTX 3070, and the GS66 Stealth at S$3399 with RTX 3060.

Stealth 15M

The lightest in the line of MSI’s gaming notebooks weighing at a mere 1.7kg, the specifications are anything but lightweight. The Stealth 15M will run the Intel's 11th Gen Intel i7-11375H processor and an RTX 3060. With a 15.6-inch display running at 1080p and 144Hz refresh rate, the MSI Stealth 15M also includes an RGB gaming-grade keyboard with Per-Key RGB customisation.

Razer

The Razer Blade 15 and Blade Pro 17 gaming notebooks will be getting a healthy hardware refresh, in line with NVIDIA's announcement of its new RTX 30-series notebook GPUs. The base Blade 15 is limited to the RTX 3060 and RTX 3070, but pop more dough and both the Advanced version of the Blade 15 and Blade 17 Pro with an RTX 3080 GPU can be available for purchase.

Razer Blade 15

On the Blade 15, Razer will also be including a QHD (1440p) panel upgrade apart from the standard Full-HD and 4K options - which by the way, can be pretty daunting for the less tech savvy to make sense of the choices available. Let's just see...the standard Blade 15 can be equipped with a 144Hz 1080p screen, and you can also upgrade to just-mentioned faster 165Hz QHD display. Going up one tier to the the Blade 15 Advanced, and now you have a choice of a 360Hz 1080p, 240Hz QHD or a 60Hz 4K OLED display. Now here's where it gets even more confusing - only the QHD option is certified to support NVIDIA's G-Sync and Advanced Optimus. These are key features that allow you to smooth out gameplay (without any visual tearings or clippings) and intelligently switch between integrated and dedicated GPUs.

Razer Blade 17

The Blade Pro 17, on the other hand, has only a 360Hz 1080p, 165Hz QHD and a 120Hz 4K panel to consider without having to raise your hands in frustrations.

If you're looking for a hardware design, then you'll be disappointed. But the Blades' unassuming look is tried and tested, and still remains a favourite among us as far as looks are concerned. So you can still expect the same sleek-looking unibody form and ports that include the usual USB-A, USB-C, HDMI 2.1 (which is new, by the way) and Gigabit Ethernet. Interestingly, both will also have a built-in SD card reader - a rarity these days - for content creators.

Price for the Razer Blade 15 starts at US$1699.99 and will be available for pre-order exclusively at Razer.com and Razer Store locations on 13 January and for purchase from select retailers starting 26 January 26. The Razer Blade Pro 17 on the other hand, starts at US$2299.99 and will also be available for pre-order exclusively at Razer.com and Razer Store locations on 13 January, with availability from select retailers to be announced at a later date.

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