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Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

ASUS V16 (V3607, Core 5 210H, RTX 4050)

First-time PC gamers who want a big 16in screen on a laptop that is still easy to carry to school or work.

  • Light for a 16in gaming laptop at 1.95kg
  • 144Hz 1920 x 1200 screen in a 16:10 shape
  • Memory sits in SO-DIMM slots and can be raised to 32GB

Watch out for: TechRadar found the screen washed out and reflective, and the RTX 4050 is a previous-generation graphics chip.

Processor
Intel Core 5 210H
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 (6GB)
Memory and storage
16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD
Screen
16in, 1920 x 1200, 144Hz
Weight
1.95kg

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Sources: ASUS UK specifications · TechRadar review

Mid-range

ASUS TUF Gaming A14 FA401KM (Ryzen AI 7 350, RTX 5060)

Gamers who want current RTX 50-series graphics in a compact 14in machine that also lasts well away from the plug.

  • RTX 5060 graphics with support for Nvidia's multi-frame generation
  • Sharp 14in 2560 x 1600 165Hz screen
  • Over 13 hours in Expert Reviews' video battery test, plus two SSD slots

Watch out for: Memory is soldered so 16GB cannot be upgraded later, and Wi-Fi is 6E rather than Wi-Fi 7.

Processor
AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 (8GB)
Memory and storage
16GB LPDDR5X, 1TB SSD
Screen
14in IPS, 2560 x 1600, 165Hz
Weight
1.46kg

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Sources: ASUS UK specifications · Expert Reviews review

Premium

Alienware 16X Aurora (Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, RTX 5060, OLED)

Players who want smooth 1440p gaming on a fast OLED screen in a well-designed chassis with plenty of ports.

  • 16in 2560 x 1600 OLED screen running at 240Hz with G-Sync
  • Large 96Wh battery and a full set of ports including Thunderbolt 4 and Ethernet
  • Configurable up to RTX 5070 Ti graphics and 64GB of memory

Watch out for: At 2.57kg it is heavy, and TechRadar saw only around four hours of general use on battery.

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 (8GB)
Memory and storage
16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD
Screen
16in OLED, 2560 x 1600, 240Hz
Weight
2.57kg (starting)

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Sources: Dell UK product page · TechRadar review

Pro

Razer Blade 16 (2026, Core Ultra 9 386H, RTX 5080)

Gamers and creators who want top-tier graphics in a slim, premium laptop that does not look out of place in an office.

  • Razer's thinnest gaming laptop so far at 14.9mm
  • 16in QHD+ OLED screen at 240Hz
  • Thunderbolt 5 connectivity

Watch out for: Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded after purchase.

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 386H
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080
Screen
16in OLED, QHD+, 240Hz
Thickness
14.9mm
Claimed battery
Up to 15 hours video playback

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Sources: Razer UK product page

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