@dave2D Can I please have one of your laptop. I live in Ghana, I want to start learning programming, to be specific web and software development but I can’t afford to get a laptop to begin with. 😢😢 being following you for a while now
I got the Lenovo Legion pro 7i that came out last year. 150-175 watts on the RTX 4080 with dynamic boost, 13th Gen i9 HX, 240 hz, 32gb ram... thing is a beast. Build quality is awesome, love the typing experience. I travel to a new city every 2 weeks or so with my job so I needed something semi-tanky. I create music with FL studio, Edit Video with Sony Vegas, Play games like Valorant/Overwatch, Elden Ring, Witcher, and Modded Skyrim. Researched for 2 months to make the right choice and after a year+ of use, I'm still in love.
Ive had a couple legion devices, all had a weird bug where it goes into hibernation and im unable to wake it without hard powering off, u experience this?
You don't need to buy current gen laptop. Last gen laptop would suffice for most of your gaming need. People tend to not have an idea what they want from the laptop gaming.
Nope. You're wrong. I *need* to buy a new laptop since the one I'm using is over 6 years old, runs maximum 5 seconds off of the battery and partialy held together by ducttape. I appreciate the sentiment but no... it is time.
This was very informative! Really like the format of just doing a brief overview of all the main brands since there is mainly just iterative updates every year now. And when there is something actually new and worth talking about, that could have a more in depth look and video. Definitely will be looking back to this, since im in the market for a new laptop myself. Great as always dave.
thank you SO MUCH for making such a clear and noob-friendly video about all the wattage nonsense (to me) and comparisons! As a gamer from the 80's, I'm so behind on all of these spec numbers. You're awesome.
You can partly lay the blame on Nvidia for artificially limiting their GPUs based on the TGP. Heck, even the maximum TGP can be misleading becoz the performance was usually maxxed out around 100 watt for the 4050 to 4070 line.
8:34 You could have made an easy video that would basically say nothing but get views, but you didn't. Mad respect for respecting the viewers time. I can't think of a single content creator that does it this well. Thank you.
2:33 I just LOVE how each CPU is characterized as their own helldivers 2 character, they all look so unique yet still equally capable and powerful in their own right. Awesome
one of the best dave 2d videos in a while, i feel like dave is just so much better when he talks about laptop and accesories. dont get me wrong i also love the phone content as well.
Dave is going through some weird hair phases now. First it was common Asian dads. Then it was the long John's. And now it's the dye era. Pretty sure it'll be RGB soon. Must be tough coming into his 50s.
Got a Razer last year, dead mother board 2 months after 1 year warranty. Cost almost as much as getting a new laptop. Super disappointed in the quality control. Should have looked through the forums before getting it. Apparently is a common issue for Razer laptop.
Long time follower, first time poster...thanks for all the informative and amazing videos throughout the years! Always excited when I get a notification for a new upload!
Watching this on my G16 2024! I wanted a 16" gaming laptop that is also thin and light enough for use for school (Engineering), and this one, although expensive, fit my needs the best. Was also considering the Legion, but picked this one due to the Core Ultra chip providing better battery life.
@@Xevos701 It's a great allegory. The white laptop isn't necessarily better than a black or silver laptop but just by virtue of its color it already gets some special treatment.
@@israelramirez0202 Eh, it could also be that he just really likes white devices. Let's give him the benefit of doubt until he actually mistreats someone.
Isnt it quite weird that the 3060 and 3070 laptops cant be found right now,especially the old legions,when the 3060 legions came out there were still the 1660 legions being sold by lenovo
This is really informative and helpful. I like gaming but don't know the first thing about laptops, so having the big terms actually explained and also having what levels/generations are actually necessary/good vs. which ones are not actually important was really helpful
It will be , 1700 dollar price tag is for top spec....the low spec model will be around 1400 to 1350 dollars for sure..its not released yet in my country...
I'm just imagining how much Swamp Gooch these will collect in the heatsink before they end up in my shop at some point 😅Awesome video man, editing is on point.
OMG it's you!!! 😲 Any recommendations about which laptops seem more "durable" or less likely to get issues please? Esp. between the Lenovo 5 or 7 VS the Asus G14 or 16 🙏
Those battery life numbers are the real ones. These reviews saying 6-16 hours of battery life are pure bs. I've tested 8 laptops and am lucky to make it past 3 hours of use on a charge
5:12 - “Thinkpad keyboard on a gaming laptop”. Stop misleading people the keyboard is nothing like the thinkpad. The travel distance of keys is much lesser thank the Thinkpad and the material is different too ..
Thank you for everything that you do, Dave. Your channel is the go-to recommendation for any laptop related content that I need to consume. Crisp and great information!
Amazing editing and really great information! Stuff like being able to use the arc onboard GPU from the CPU to save extra battery life is a tip that no one talks about! Really appreciate you breaking things down to the root cause for things!
I HAD to pause at 3:06 to appreciate how brilliant your videos are and your information delivery is not only creative, but also very subtle and efficient! PS: I loved how you said "convoluted" after mentioning AI at the beginning of the video.
Bless dave for this video, as always not milking out each product for views just directly reviewing them all in one video. Really helpful no need to watch each laptop video. Decided now, Gonna get that razer 14. Thanks dave!
Ugh, those Copilot keyboard buttons are so cringe, I can't even. I'm getting Cortana 2.0 vibes, but this time it's forced onto the hardware as well. Also no decent mid tier laptop for less than 2000$. Who is buying these devices and why?
Dave really awesome review and get why you would be excited.I have been trying to see more of what they all come out with and think it looks good as well.They are definitely going in the right direction and can't wait to see what others have as well.Thank you for sharing and really want to see more in person as well.I agree about the thickness to but still Nice.Thanks so much.💯✌️
Thanks for this. After a few years of exclusively being a DIYPC user I now need to migrate back to a laptop, this is an awesome, all-around roundup, great stuff as always Dave!
great stuff dave, I love how you explain very clearly the differences between cpu stacks ( higher power consumption vs lower power consumption) i' was a bit concerned at the start of the video when you showed all those laptops stacked on top of each other... doesn't that hurt the laptop at the bottom? just curious. Although I like the new design and look of asus's new g14, I kinda prefer the old design better... idk call me crazy, the lift screen hinge that helped with cooling, the higher gpu options, and the overall look of it, it was a bit thicker, and I feel could handle temps better. plus the materials weren't bad either, it still feels solidly built made of magnesium allow, with full glass touchpad, and mini led screens.
Can anyone help me out, going to buy a gaming laptop at the end of the month. Looking to mainly play DCS world (a flight sim) and potentially looking at VR aswell. Other than that i will be playing comp FPS, is the G16 the right choice? Or should i be aiming higher for the AW m18
I have a gtx 1650 laptop from 2019. Its sort of in rough shape. Is it better to wait or get an rtx 4000 series laptop now. When will the 5000 series laptop come out? Will they take another 4-5 months after the desktop release.
Thanks for the video! Do you have any recommendations for playing the Sims 4, Fortnite and possibly adding games in the future? I mainly play the Sims for right now.
I missed you! Nice you came back. What about msi? Not more decent laptops anymore? So far i would go for the razer 14 still, the white one is beautiful
DAVE love your channel bought my lat too laptops from your reviews the lenovo y700 in 2017 and y540 in 2020. i think we need best laptops to run LLM and Image Gen models i suspect theres a lot of us
Lenovo did the Legion Slim 16" with an AMD 8845HS and 4070 using that new form factor (the white one you showed, but not in white). They had a pretty good sale over Memorial Day weekend too. Really liked the carbon fiber on that first laptop you showed. Great overview of the different brands. Thanks!
Hey dave, which Gpu and Cpu would you recommend for someone who mostly does photoshop, video editing, 3d works/ heavy renderings and casual gaming? Im thinking of getting a legion laptop, but the fact that they don’t have oled screen really annoys me.
Can you make a video on the one you prefer from all these? Maybe different standpoints like “best budget” and then “best overall” between these Thanks man!
Hello Dave, thank you for your review and video. What happens with the laptops of previous years that you review? Do they return to the manufacturer after 5 years? Do they go into a vault for later videos? Or do they land back on the market or with family members? Perhaps I do not understand the size of your channel and people working with you, but I've always wondered whether you still have a stack of 20 laptops from 2018 or so :D
Hello, I like this video and it's quite detailed analysis, my question is, if in your personal opinion, what is the best device for you (in terms of GPU generation and TDP)
of the 2024 devices, which is your favourite so far?
my pick is the g16
Mine is Acer Predator Helio Neo 16, like it's perfect in budget and is pretty clean looking as well!
2017 Intel MacBook pro
Probably Razer Blade 18. I just like big portable machines 😂.
@dave2D
Can I please have one of your laptop. I live in Ghana, I want to start learning programming, to be specific web and software development but I can’t afford to get a laptop to begin with. 😢😢 being following you for a while now
Same here. G16 2024.❤
Timeline:
0:00 Intro
0:45 GPUs options
2:20 CPUs options
4:06 Lenovo Legion (9 / Pro7 / 7)
5:48 Asus (ROG Strix / G14 / G16)
8:28 Razer Blade (14/16/18")
11:38 Dell XPS (14/16)
14:39 Dell Alienware (x14/x16/M16R2)
17:43 Acer Predator Helios neo (14/16)
19:24 HP Omen Transcend (14)
21:36 pricing
👑
Thanks
Thanks man
@Umar_Akmal_PAK96ok?
i suppose dave didn't put MSI in this review as they are mainly chip drop ins
The stacks of the laptops is such a flex
They're review samples. He doesn't own them.
@@tomalexander4327not all of them, think he bought some if not most with his own money
@@tomalexander4327 most companies forget they exist and end up letting them have the laptops
Reminds me the organization in my IT storage room lol
ignorance truly is bliss looking at the replies
I got the Lenovo Legion pro 7i that came out last year. 150-175 watts on the RTX 4080 with dynamic boost, 13th Gen i9 HX, 240 hz, 32gb ram... thing is a beast. Build quality is awesome, love the typing experience. I travel to a new city every 2 weeks or so with my job so I needed something semi-tanky. I create music with FL studio, Edit Video with Sony Vegas, Play games like Valorant/Overwatch, Elden Ring, Witcher, and Modded Skyrim. Researched for 2 months to make the right choice and after a year+ of use, I'm still in love.
Is it still on sale today?
Nice bruh, how much it cost?
Way too expensive.
what about battery life
Ive had a couple legion devices, all had a weird bug where it goes into hibernation and im unable to wake it without hard powering off, u experience this?
To whoever that needs to hear this: You don't need to buy a new laptop.
I do! Mine is from 2017 :(
You don't need to buy current gen laptop. Last gen laptop would suffice for most of your gaming need. People tend to not have an idea what they want from the laptop gaming.
My laptop can't run most games that I want to play, I think this would be a good savings goal for me
Thanks! For real, thanks.
Nope. You're wrong. I *need* to buy a new laptop since the one I'm using is over 6 years old, runs maximum 5 seconds off of the battery and partialy held together by ducttape. I appreciate the sentiment but no... it is time.
Me wondering why Dave hasn’t dropped many gaming laptop videos this year so far.
Dave: So here’s a video on every gaming laptop
And here we wondering when you releasing new G14/G16 reviews🤔🫣.
Thank you
haha i was thinking the same.
0:42 that effect was sick
@Umar_Akmal_PAK96I don't think I've even heard of either those bud 😂 thanks to your comment, I don't think I'll ever be interested
@Umar_Akmal_PAK96 ??? How is that related to the comment and the video?? Wake up
yeah i wonder how he did it
Sloppy work though.
@@harshagarwal7162 Dude is spamming, ignore & block.
4:47 Watched so many tech videos, this is the first time i see this kind of edit, truely amazing Dave!
That's a standard dissolve. come on.
Yes you're right Dave
*Starts watching the video*
@Umar_Akmal_PAK96 are u okay
@@rxzzy2093clearly not
@@ezrapierce1233Overdose of Fentanyl, I think.
@@ezrapierce1233 indian spam, typically
@Umar_Akmal_PAK96ok paki
This was very informative! Really like the format of just doing a brief overview of all the main brands since there is mainly just iterative updates every year now. And when there is something actually new and worth talking about, that could have a more in depth look and video. Definitely will be looking back to this, since im in the market for a new laptop myself. Great as always dave.
Man Dave makes the cleanest videoes. So many super smooth edits and a great flow overall to the video.
thank you SO MUCH for making such a clear and noob-friendly video about all the wattage nonsense (to me) and comparisons! As a gamer from the 80's, I'm so behind on all of these spec numbers. You're awesome.
You can partly lay the blame on Nvidia for artificially limiting their GPUs based on the TGP. Heck, even the maximum TGP can be misleading becoz the performance was usually maxxed out around 100 watt for the 4050 to 4070 line.
8:34 You could have made an easy video that would basically say nothing but get views, but you didn't. Mad respect for respecting the viewers time. I can't think of a single content creator that does it this well. Thank you.
this is the exact vid i wanted from dave,
thanks a ton mate!!
2:33 I just LOVE how each CPU is characterized as their own helldivers 2 character, they all look so unique yet still equally capable and powerful in their own right. Awesome
Ok but I missed your outro phrase, thanks for bringing it back!
4:06 Lenovo Legion 7
5:47 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14/G15
8:29 Razer Blade 14/16/18
11:38 Dell XPS 14
14:39 Alienware X16/M16 R2
17:43 Acer Predator Helios Neo 14/16
19:24 HP Omen Transcend 14
Ur the 🐐
Thanks for giving me an opinion on this year's laptops, Dave!
people with 1000$ budget can avoid this video
Can you recommend anything specific?
We are listening to you: which laptop should we get ?
Of course they have to. The more power/quality you want, the more you have to pay.
He does say at the end, the best value is to buy older models at sale price.
Any good recommendations under $1200 ???
one of the best dave 2d videos in a while, i feel like dave is just so much better when he talks about laptop and accesories. dont get me wrong i also love the phone content as well.
2:53 , very creative with the helldivers analogy 😂.
It was so beautifully done, I had to rewind 😅😅
Thank you for a great video and the fantastic production quality.
Dave is going through some weird hair phases now. First it was common Asian dads. Then it was the long John's. And now it's the dye era. Pretty sure it'll be RGB soon. Must be tough coming into his 50s.
Yeh, he’ll have a cyberpunk cut soon with one side dyed turquoise light blue
the long hair was dope
@@myqaveli I like this hair better
My Asian auntie had the same red hair dye in her late 40s.
Age.
Got a Razer last year, dead mother board 2 months after 1 year warranty. Cost almost as much as getting a new laptop. Super disappointed in the quality control. Should have looked through the forums before getting it. Apparently is a common issue for Razer laptop.
The transition from split screen and full screen on Dave looks sick. Another good work of Dave's standard!
i'm such a sucker for great editing. this video takes the cake!
Take the flag off.
Long time follower, first time poster...thanks for all the informative and amazing videos throughout the years! Always excited when I get a notification for a new upload!
Watching this on my G16 2024! I wanted a 16" gaming laptop that is also thin and light enough for use for school (Engineering), and this one, although expensive, fit my needs the best. Was also considering the Legion, but picked this one due to the Core Ultra chip providing better battery life.
your editing has lvled up substantially 👍
My Legion 5 Ryzen 7 5800H, 3070 130 watt bought for £800 last year still going strong 💪 - its a beast. Sales, sales, sales is the key
I've bought Legion 5 Pro 5800H/RTX3060 for about $3500 (not a typo) USD in March 2022 🌚
Great video! Surprised the Legion Slim 5 14 was not mentioned… especially since it has an oled screen but cost a fraction of the Asus g14.
4:50:
_it's white so it's already winning, and then you pop it open and it's even more white and its winning even more... - Dave2D_
Racism
@@Xevos701 It's a great allegory. The white laptop isn't necessarily better than a black or silver laptop but just by virtue of its color it already gets some special treatment.
@@theviniso yeah he makes waaaay to many "it's white so it's better" jokes to not think he's at least a little racist.
Go back to your mom's basement @@israelramirez0202
@@israelramirez0202 Eh, it could also be that he just really likes white devices. Let's give him the benefit of doubt until he actually mistreats someone.
What is so weird is why can't you get 2023 gaming laptops for much cheaper than 2024? It's like the old ones do not go on sale.
Isnt it quite weird that the 3060 and 3070 laptops cant be found right now,especially the old legions,when the 3060 legions came out there were still the 1660 legions being sold by lenovo
I really like all the live camera switches without any cuts. Makes each segment feel cohesive and easy to follow
Always love your reviews
Clear and concise video on gaming laptops. Thank you for helping us choose what's best for us 🫡 Appreciate it.
Word.
A++++ production 🔥 Dave crushed it
Damn, the long locks are gone. Back to short-haired Dave then.
finally
This is really informative and helpful. I like gaming but don't know the first thing about laptops, so having the big terms actually explained and also having what levels/generations are actually necessary/good vs. which ones are not actually important was really helpful
I got to say that this is the most comprehensive, yet easy to follow buying guide for the gaming laptops period! Very well done Dave.
I miss the days when the G14 was around 1300USD...
It will be , 1700 dollar price tag is for top spec....the low spec model will be around 1400 to 1350 dollars for sure..its not released yet in my country...
Best buy currently selling the base spec G14 for 1350, just FYI!
@@HunterLionheart Aot ?
I'm just imagining how much Swamp Gooch these will collect in the heatsink before they end up in my shop at some point 😅Awesome video man, editing is on point.
OMG it's you!!! 😲
Any recommendations about which laptops seem more "durable" or less likely to get issues please? Esp. between the Lenovo 5 or 7 VS the Asus G14 or 16 🙏
Nice vid, but where's the MSI lineup? Especially the titan...the gargantuan gaming beast?
Man where do you get those wallpapers they are so good
Has been waiting for this one Dave! Thanks bro. 💙
The best gaming laptop is the one you can afford
Who all came here by seeing thumbnail
no shit Sherlock, how else would you get to a video
Vram seems to be the biggest bottleneck in most of the laptop GPUs right now
Frustrating and makes no sense to have a 8gb 4070 with a 3.2k screen
Thank you for putting in the effort and creating those incredible graphs. I can understand how much effort goes into creating something like that.
Subscribed! your production quality is super, looks like its the same story thus far with your content :)
Those battery life numbers are the real ones. These reviews saying 6-16 hours of battery life are pure bs. I've tested 8 laptops and am lucky to make it past 3 hours of use on a charge
0:04 Dave gonna play a different AAA game for each laptop
lenovo slim 5 14: I exist... do i?
Yeah mind blown the Legion Slim 5 14 was not mentioned… especially since it has an oled screen but cost a fraction of the Asus g14.
Great review just wish you would have talked more about the Razer 18 2024 and the different configurations etc
Hello I appreciate the video but how come you didn't review any MSI laptops?
5:12 - “Thinkpad keyboard on a gaming laptop”. Stop misleading people the keyboard is nothing like the thinkpad. The travel distance of keys is much lesser thank the Thinkpad and the material is different too ..
Cool use of the HD2 load out.
Damn that laptop disappearing bit was nice
Thank you for everything that you do, Dave. Your channel is the go-to recommendation for any laptop related content that I need to consume. Crisp and great information!
Amazing editing and really great information! Stuff like being able to use the arc onboard GPU from the CPU to save extra battery life is a tip that no one talks about! Really appreciate you breaking things down to the root cause for things!
I love the helldivers 2 references
where
@@arandomfish9630 funny guy
i miss “its been nice..”
Dave's hair is back in the emo teenager phase
I HAD to pause at 3:06 to appreciate how brilliant your videos are and your information delivery is not only creative, but also very subtle and efficient!
PS: I loved how you said "convoluted" after mentioning AI at the beginning of the video.
Bless dave for this video, as always not milking out each product for views just directly reviewing them all in one video. Really helpful no need to watch each laptop video. Decided now, Gonna get that razer 14. Thanks dave!
Still rocking my legion pro 2021 model 😂
no MSI products. lol
Ugh, those Copilot keyboard buttons are so cringe, I can't even. I'm getting Cortana 2.0 vibes, but this time it's forced onto the hardware as well. Also no decent mid tier laptop for less than 2000$. Who is buying these devices and why?
Dave really awesome review and get why you would be excited.I have been trying to see more of what they all come out with and think it looks good as well.They are definitely going in the right direction and can't wait to see what others have as well.Thank you for sharing and really want to see more in person as well.I agree about the thickness to but still Nice.Thanks so much.💯✌️
Loved it. Great overview. Also now got to keep an eye out for Core Ultra deal drops
Where are the tuf series of asus.
Bro they are straight up trash
PLEASE DON’T BUY ASUS!!!
Why?
Loved your insights on the varied range of laptops! Valuable content as always❤
Amazing video and reviews all put together nicely.
Thanks for this. After a few years of exclusively being a DIYPC user I now need to migrate back to a laptop, this is an awesome, all-around roundup, great stuff as always Dave!
Great video! Could you make another one, but with a little more budget oriented options?
great stuff dave,
I love how you explain very clearly the differences between cpu stacks ( higher power consumption vs lower power consumption)
i' was a bit concerned at the start of the video when you showed all those laptops stacked on top of each other... doesn't that hurt the laptop at the bottom?
just curious.
Although I like the new design and look of asus's new g14, I kinda prefer the old design better... idk call me crazy, the lift screen hinge that helped with cooling, the higher gpu options, and the overall look of it, it was a bit thicker, and I feel could handle temps better. plus the materials weren't bad either, it still feels solidly built made of magnesium allow, with full glass touchpad, and mini led screens.
Can anyone help me out, going to buy a gaming laptop at the end of the month. Looking to mainly play DCS world (a flight sim) and potentially looking at VR aswell. Other than that i will be playing comp FPS, is the G16 the right choice? Or should i be aiming higher for the AW m18
I really love how you give in-depth explanations about the tech you review in all of your videos. Keep the great work up😊
I have a gtx 1650 laptop from 2019. Its sort of in rough shape. Is it better to wait or get an rtx 4000 series laptop now. When will the 5000 series laptop come out? Will they take another 4-5 months after the desktop release.
Love all the info, thanks!!!
Thanks for the video! Do you have any recommendations for playing the Sims 4, Fortnite and possibly adding games in the future? I mainly play the Sims for right now.
Very nice breakdown, thanks for the summary!
@Dave2D Hi there I have a question. What do you do with all these laptops after you are done reviewing them ? I mean, I’m sure you don’t use them all.
Well produced video! 👍
I missed you! Nice you came back. What about msi? Not more decent laptops anymore? So far i would go for the razer 14 still, the white one is beautiful
A god sent video when I am thinking which gaming laptop to buy. Thanks Dave
Thanks for the incredible Video Man! just what i needed
DAVE love your channel bought my lat too laptops from your reviews the lenovo y700 in 2017 and y540 in 2020. i think we need best laptops to run LLM and Image Gen models i suspect theres a lot of us
Lenovo did the Legion Slim 16" with an AMD 8845HS and 4070 using that new form factor (the white one you showed, but not in white). They had a pretty good sale over Memorial Day weekend too. Really liked the carbon fiber on that first laptop you showed. Great overview of the different brands. Thanks!
So glad to see more and more gaming pc going for the slick look. Cool to have a gaming laptops that you can bring to professional meetings
Hey dave, which Gpu and Cpu would you recommend for someone who mostly does photoshop, video editing, 3d works/ heavy renderings and casual gaming? Im thinking of getting a legion laptop, but the fact that they don’t have oled screen really annoys me.
great video! I been loving the new legion last few years as well
A 24 minutes long Dave's video is a treat!!!
Can you make a video on the one you prefer from all these? Maybe different standpoints like “best budget” and then “best overall” between these
Thanks man!
Hello Dave, thank you for your review and video. What happens with the laptops of previous years that you review? Do they return to the manufacturer after 5 years? Do they go into a vault for later videos? Or do they land back on the market or with family members?
Perhaps I do not understand the size of your channel and people working with you, but I've always wondered whether you still have a stack of 20 laptops from 2018 or so :D
Hey Dave. I'm currently in the market for a pretty powerful laptop to edit 4k video with. Does a good gaming laptop = a good editing laptop?
I know it is a small thing, but I love when you have a camera on your face talking and a camera on the device being opened up. Slick
Hello, I like this video and it's quite detailed analysis, my question is, if in your personal opinion, what is the best device for you (in terms of GPU generation and TDP)
Great video Dave. :)