At CES 2025, the gaming industry took centre stage as leading manufacturers unveiled a new generation of gaming laptops, setting the tone for a thrilling future for gamers. These laptops boast cutting-edge technology, innovative designs, and next-level hardware, catering to those seeking top-tier performance and immersive experiences. With powerful processors, advanced cooling systems, and stunning displays, the devices showcased at the event aim to redefine the gaming experience.
Chock full of enhancements to make games play better, run more smoothly, and look better, the following laptops represent a major advancement in gaming technology, providing a look at what the future of high-performance gaming laptops might look like. To get acquainted with the list of the best gaming laptops, announced at CES 2025 read on.
The world’s first laptop powered by an Intel Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphic processing unit, HP launched the Omen Max 16 as its most advanced gaming laptop. This machine comes with next-generation Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 graphics processors & comes equipped with either Intel Core Ultra 9 or AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX processors. An especially noteworthy component is its cooling solution: reverse-spinning fans to prevent dust from accumulating, combined with a “hybrid cryo compound” due to the usage of a vapour chamber. The Omen AI presets and adjusts system and game configurations and lighting is done using the Omen Light Studio.
The latest MSI gaming laptop is none other than the Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Norse Myth which represents MSI’s commitment to high-end and unique design. With dragon logos and Norse runes, it offers Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX CPU, Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU, up to 96GB DDR5 RAM and a variety of configurations for storage. It comes with a six-speaker audio system configuration, the keyboard used has Cherry mechanical keyboard switches with per-key RGB backlight support, and the 18-inch 4K Mini LED display screen has a 120Hz refresh rate. A weighing 3.6 kg, it is expected to be released in March this year.
Asus added a couple of releases to the ROG series, which includes Strix Scar 16 and Strix Scar 18 models – both utterly gamer and very bright with the body and lid RGB lighting panels, plus the customizable LED dot-matrix matrix or rosette at the top. These laptops come with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs, up to 64GB DDR5-5600 and 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD. The ROG Nebula HDR display features a 16:There is also; a 10 2.5K Mini LED panel, 1200 nits peak brightness, and 240Hz refresh rate. Self-produced cooling allows the Mini ITX to operate quietly, while customizable AniMe Vision lighting is integrated into the case lid. They cost $2,599 starting in February, and are available for booking.
Dell’s Alienware unveiled new Area-51 laptops labelled as 16- and 18-inch gaming notebooks. It has Liquid Teal anodized aluminium on top and supports AlienFX lighting animations added to these devices. They accommodate up to Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processors on motherboards, up to 64 GB on RAM and up to 12 TB on built-in SSD storage alongside Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Graphics cards. The thermal design enriches the air flow and minimizes noise making it ideal for gamers who want performance combined with style.
It comprises the Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs that the company introduced at CES 2025 using the Blackwell architecture. Such GPUs can deliver up to 4 times performance boost with the RTX 5090 costing $1,999 and the RTX 5070 costing $549. Notebooks containing these GPUs will be launched starting in March, and another $1,299 to $2,899.
Below is a comparison of the starting prices for the mentioned gaming laptops:
| Laptop Model | Starting Price |
|---|---|
| HP Omen Max 16 | Starting at $1,699.99 |
| MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition | Sttarting at $5,000 |
| Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 and 18 | Starting at $2,599 |
| Alienware Area-51 | Starting at $4,500 |
| Laptops with Nvidia RTX 50 Series GPUs | $1,299 - $2,899 |
*Note: Prices are subject to change and may differ from configurations.
Gaming Laptops are becoming more popular.
Advanced Cooling Solutions: HP’s hybrid cryo compound and MSI’s vapour chamber technologies for thermal management are one such focus by manufacturers.
Customization Options: Colour and source lighting trends include RGB lighting and programmable displays, such as that featured on the Asus ROG Strix Scar.
High-Resolution Displays: Superior Visual Experiences are being delivered, with mini LED panels of panels and high refresh rates (120Hz – 240Hz) growing into a standard.
Aesthetic Appeal: Increasingly, devices are designed with mythology and gaming culture and futuristic themes inspiring them, catering to the trend of people wanting stylish devices.
With CES 2025 fresh in mind, it has been an awesome display of gaming laptops on the cutting edge of performance, design, and innovation. The market for these devices is coming in the months to come and gamers should look forward to these devices including many that suit the different stints and budget.