8 Biggest Mistakes Buying Gaming Laptops in 2020

In 2020, it is easy to make mistakes when buying a gaming laptop in 2020. I've outlined 8 potential pitfalls to avoid when buying a laptop. I hope you find them helpful when shopping for your next gaming laptop to get the best machine for your budget.

00:00 - Intro
00:26 - #1 Accidentally Buying a Laptop Without Optimus
02:44 - #2 Buying a Laptop without Webcam
03:17 - #3 Sleeping on AMD Processors
03:47 - #4 Assuming All GPU Models Are the Same Performance
04:24 - #5 Don't Be Afraid of Buying Last Gen Tech
05:03 - #6 Spluring on 300 hz Display You Won't Use
06:00 - #7 Hating Brands for Life With No 2nd Chance
07:27 - #8 Overspending for No Reason

[meysamnorovzi]

And the last biggest mistake
Don’t (only) listen to a youtuber, do your own research.

[kelvinwang]

*Can't make a mistake while buying one if im poor*

[cancerfish]

I really like how he just gets in there and tells you what you came to the video to hear. Wish more youtubers did that.

[CatsandHotdogs]

9th mistake: Don’t waste your money on high end laptop to play Fort nite, Valorant or CSGO.

[Name]

Overall the video wasn't bad but one of the biggest things that most people overlook as did this video is the cooling capability of the laptop. After you're set on a specific gpu and processor, the immediate next thing you should look at is whether the laptop can cool those components. If it can't, then youll get thermal throttling and performance issues and you won't get the performance that you paid for. Look for the number of heat pipes, fans, and exhaust ports. Also worrying about the loudness of fans is pretty silly in gaming laptops.

[dumbmoot]

That intro music was pretty dope (use headphones)

[laurasattolo]

Thank you, I just watched this video after buying my laptop, without a camera 😃

[snxi]

Lmao this dude talking about battery life on a gaming laptop, who in tf plays cs:go in a park or the cafe I mean im pretty sure that 99% of people who use gaming laptops always keep their laptops plugged in 🤣

[caribdreamin]

My ROG needed numerous items replaced under warranty: screen, speakers, cord receptacle, etc. which were all physical items, no software issues. I had to follow strict rules to send it back, having to create a custom box and I had to pay the $35 for shipping!! When I got it back, absolutely nothing on my list had been repaired. Not only that, my computer was scratched, the stickers half peeled off that say Microsoft, Intel, etc., it was put back together with the components not lined, up, so you see the insides of the computer on one side, it had the black screen of death and would not function, the cord was wound so up tight that it was broken and caused a short, the battery no longer charged, and they deleted everything from my computer, which was completely unnecessary, and they didn't back anything up. So I lost all my info, and ASUS broke my computer! ASUS told me they don't have a repair center, so they hire out repairs. Since they had many complaints about that center, they would no longer use them. ASUS has never, ever replaced or repaired my laptop that they damaged and also failed to repair it under warranty, as they agreed to. I have spoken to them and filed claims numerous times. They failed to give me an RMA# and failed to send me a shipping label. When I call them, they say they don't pay for shipping, and its out of warranty, as if I'm calling them for the first time. They have absolutely ignored all responsibility for essentially destroying my computer.

[Zachiethechan]

I got the acer predator Helios 300 i7-10750H and I'm happy with it. Very nice and for $1200. One complaint is if you rest your hand over the headphone jack the mic sounds really bad

[FabioJackson]

He's right. I had to let go of my Asus rog gtx970m but it was still playing even the most demanding games. Now I don't know what to get. Looking at the omen 17 i9 version but I've been hearing amd is a better processor for gaming so I'm just lost

[deivorous-]

Pulled the trigger on the Legion 5, think I avoided all the pitfalls listed!

[allenz]

me: buying a ROG for school zooming
edit: without a webcam

[lastoriginalnic]

I've been burned enough times with MSI build quality that they are on my permanent do-not-buy list.

[SantistaUSA]

Just bought Legion 5i 15" i7 10750h, 16GB RAM, RTX 2060, 1TB SSD and 500 nits 240hz screen for $1200, should arrive within a week or two, it has everything I want and hope it will last a long time.

[pipebomber]

Mistake number 100, buying base on NICE INTERNAL temperatures only. DONT FORGET ABOUT THE SURFACE TEMPERATURES TOO! YOU WILL NOT ENJOY PLAYING WITH YOUR 100 GHZ CPU CLOCK SUPERDUPERBOOST IF YOUR LEFT HAND IS GETTING ROASTED ON THE LEFT PALM REST OF THE LAPTOP.

[calvinji]

This video is so good.it summarizes all the researches I've done in the last weekend... Wish I had watched this earlier. Mandatory for all back to school gaming laptop purchaser.

[shirayukinobunaga]

I believe with my Alienware M17 r3 i avoided all the pitfalls
1. I'll figure out the optimus settings later
2. Why would i need a webcam?
3. No Fear for Amd
4. Got the GPU that suits my needs best
5. It was a crazy deal on Dell with a 1 year warranty
6. No 300hz display = More battery life for me yay
7. I love Dell and Alienware
8. Same as Number 5, CRAZY DEAL, saved 700 dollars

[DoubleAgent]

At so many corners of the internet people are saying, “DONT BUY GAMING LAPTOP, BUILD PC”. The truth is, you’re going to find a way to justify your purchase whatever it is you buy. I had an Acer Aspire 750g for 8 years- not exactly the best laptop, even at the time but it lasted me until 2020 thanks to my ssd upgrade- It’s still a fast computer, good for school, browsing and light programming. I’ve built 2 gaming PC’s since then and love having them, but being able to untether yourself is a HUGE perk. If gaming is the only thing you want to do, sure. Build a PC and save the money, or buy a console if you’re that strapped for cash, but You can do so much more than just game. Think of it as a tool and invest wisely. People spend upwards $600-$1100 on a smartphone with a fraction of the capability, but the same people think twice before buying a laptop. Do your own research and stop trusting the tech you tubers blindly.

[coyot.]

I bought a 2018 Alienware 15 r3 that has a i7 7820hk and a gtx 1070 with 8gb vram and 16 Gb of ram. Do you think this was a good option? I personally love the laptop and have had absolutely no issues at all