The gaming laptop market is heating up in 2025, with Nvidia’s newly released RTX 5060 laptop GPU making waves at Computex in Taiwan. This mid-range GPU promises better performance and affordability, leading to a fresh lineup of gaming laptops from top brands.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the best new gaming laptops showcased at Computex, covering budget-friendly options to premium models.
Acer’s Gaming Laptop Lineup
1. Budget Options: Acer Nitro 16S & Nitro V 16S
- Nitro V 16S: A lower-end model with an AMD Zen 5 processor and RTX 5060/5070 graphics.
- Nitro 16S: A step up, offering RTX 5070 Ti and Advanced Optimus support.
- Both feature 85W GPU power limits, though rumors suggest the Nitro 16S may support up to 100W for better performance.
- Design: Slimmer than previous Nitro models (<20mm thick), with a metal lid and plastic interior.
- Key Differences: The Nitro 16S has an extra Type-C port, liquid metal cooling, and a rear exhaust design.
2. Acer Nitro 18 – Bigger Screen, Same Budget Focus
- Essentially a larger Nitro 16S, now with RTX 5060/5070 Ti options.
- Disappointing: Still uses a microSD slot instead of a full-sized SD card reader.
- Targets gamers who want a bigger display without a premium price.
3. Acer Triton 14 – Premium & Portable
- All-metal CNC aluminum chassis, under 17.3mm thick and 1.6kg.
- Intel Luna Lake CPU (4P + 4E cores) + RTX 5070 (90W).
- 14.5-inch OLED touchscreen + 32GB LPDDR5X RAM.
- Innovative Cooling: First laptop with graphene thermal interface, improving thermals by 14.5%.
- Haptic Touchpad: Gorilla Glass surface with 4,096 pressure levels for stylus input.
4. Acer Helios Neo 14 – Compact Performance
- A smaller Helios variant with RTX 5060 support.
- All-metal build (not as premium as Triton 14) + OLED display.
- A solid mid-range option for portability.
ASUS Gaming Laptops
1. ASUS TUF A18 – Budget 18-inch Option
- RTX 5060/5070 with an older-gen CPU (likely cheaper than Acer Nitro 18).
- Basic RGB keyboard, but a good choice for big-screen gaming on a budget.
2. More ASUS RTX 5060 Laptops
- Zephyrus G14 & G16: Ultra-portable options.
- Strix G16 & G18: High-performance models.
- TUF Series (A14, A16, F16): Budget-friendly choices.
Gigabyte’s New Budget Models
1. Gigabyte A16 & A16 Pro
- A16: Plastic build, RTX 4050/5060/5070, upgradable DDR5 RAM.
- A16 Pro: Metal lid, RTX 5070 Ti/5080, faster LPDDR5X RAM (soldered).
- No numpad, all ports on the sides (unlike older G6X models).
2. Gigabyte A18 – Bigger Screen, Same Budget Approach
- 18-inch 2560×1600 165Hz display, RTX 5060/5070.
- Same 76Wh battery as A16 (missed opportunity for a larger battery).
Razer Blade 14 Returns
- Zen 5 CPU, RTX 5070 GPU, 240Hz OLED screen.
- Thinner than last gen + 6% larger battery.
- No upgradable RAM (now soldered LPDDR5-8000).
Alienware Goes Budget (Sort Of)
- Alienware Aurora 16 & 16X: Now with RTX 3050/4050 options.
- Starting at $1,150, which is still pricey compared to other RTX 4070 laptops.
Other Brands
1. Framework 16 – Future GPU Upgrades?
- Framework hinted at new GPU modules but didn’t confirm details.
2. MSI, Lenovo & HP Updates
- MSI: RTX 5060 coming to mid-range models.
- Lenovo Legion 5/Pro 5i: Adding RTX 5060.
- HP Omen Transcend 14 & Victus: Expected to feature RTX 5060 soon.
Final Thoughts
2025 is shaping up to be a great year for mid-range gaming laptops, with the RTX 5060 bringing better performance at lower prices. Brands are also expanding big-screen budget options, making 18-inch gaming more accessible.
Stay tuned for in-depth reviews of these laptops soon!
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