Yes (2 SO-DIMM slots) RAM Upgradable — 10 Laptops Compared

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Yes (2 SO-DIMM slots) RAM Upgradable: which one for what?

The 10 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Thin & Light Battery Life Content Creation

Leads for Gaming: MSI Titan 18 HX A2W93%

Leads for Thin & Light: MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3W79%

Leads for Battery Life: MSI Titan 18 HX A2W66%

Leads for Content Creation: MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3W88%

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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)ASUS
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU · 32 GB
83% 55% 53% 77%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
- 240Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Content Creation
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
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Acer Predator Helios 16 AIAcer
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU · 32 GB
83% 54% 53% 77%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
- 240Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
- OLED panel
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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10Lenovo
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU · 32 GB
83% 52% 61% 85%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
- 240Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- 99.9 Wh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Content Creation
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
- OLED panel
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MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14WMSI
Intel Core i9-14900HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU · 16 GB
87% 66% 56% 67%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
- 240Hz display
- Current model — 9 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- 2.3 kg — among the lightest in the pool
- Current model — 9 months on the market
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 9 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
- Current model — 9 months on the market
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MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3WMSI
Intel Core Ultra 9 386H · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU · 32 GB
88% 79% 58% 88%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
- 240Hz display
- Current model — 9 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Thin & Light
- 1.99 kg — among the lightest in the pool
- Current model — 9 months on the market
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 9 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Content Creation
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
- OLED panel
- Current model — 9 months on the market
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MSI Titan 18 HX A2WMSI
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · 64 GB
93% 55% 66% 85%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
- 240Hz display
- Current model — 9 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 9 months on the market
Why it ranks here
- 99.9 Wh battery — top of the pool
- Current model — 9 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Content Creation
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
- Current model — 9 months on the market
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Alienware 16X AuroraAlienware
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU · 32 GB
83% 57% 58% 63%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
- 240Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- 96 Wh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
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Framework Laptop 13 (2025)Framework
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 · 32 GB · 13.5 inch
51% 76% 50% 51%
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Thin & Light
- 1.3 kg — among the lightest in the pool
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
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Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 (2025)Gigabyte
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU · 32 GB
83% 59% 59% 85%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
- 240Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- 2.49 kg — among the lightest in the pool
Why it ranks here
- 99 Wh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Content Creation
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
- OLED panel
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ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Advantage EditionASUS
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS · AMD Radeon RX 7700S · 16 GB
77% 45% 48% 57%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- Discrete graphics: AMD Radeon RX 7700S
- 165Hz display
- 42 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- 42 months on the market — a successor may be near
Why it ranks here
- 42 months on the market — a successor may be near
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Discrete graphics: AMD Radeon RX 7700S
- 42 months on the market — a successor may be near