These recommendations are based on a number of factors.
Before that though, it’s important to go through the strengths and weaknesses ofRyzen 4000-H APUs.
The key area where AMD really pulls ahead of the competition is in productivity performance, especially multi-threaded productivity.
However, for pure gaming, an Intel machine can be faster with an equivalent GPU configuration.
But that shouldn’t be off putting as there’s still great performance and excellent value on offer here.
Of those two, the Eluktronics / XMG Core 15 is clearly the better laptop.
Why is it better?
It’s capable of higher CPU performance.
The RP-15 can push up to these power limits because of its overall superior cooling design.
The XMG Core 15 features a much better display, too.
Also worth considering is theAsus ROG Zephyrus G14, and its larger brother the G15.
They run hot, loud and have woeful displays.
There are plenty of strengths here.
With the GTX 1660 Ti at 80W, the cooler doesn’t get all that hot or loud.
That is easily worth the asking price.
The Lenovo Legion 5 is another good alternative.
Meanwhile the 144Hz display option is a high quality panel suitable for gaming.
However, we would avoid the basic 120Hz option if possible.
Our main issue with the Legion 5 right now is pricing and configurations.
That’s too much for this sort of hardware and the 1660 Ti config is not available yet.
For around $900 we would be swaying towards the Dell G5 SE instead.
That said, the thermal solution on the Dell is not great.
The design is also pretty dated in our opinion, especially compared to most other Ryzen laptops.
Nothing here will set the world on fire, but for the price, this is hard to beat.
If you need something more portable, theAsus ROG Zephyrus G14is certainly worth considering.
For around $1100, theHP Omen 15is a solid offering and good value.
If HP decides to offer the same model with more powerful GPUs, we’d certainly pay attention.
Acer looks to be offering the goods.
Clearly, this is the best collection of AMD gaming laptops we’ve had on the market yet.
As we see it, there are still two holes in the market that need filling.
One is a great value $1000 option that can set itself apart.
