The Best RTX 3070 Laptops for Gaming in 2022

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is a powerful laptop gaming GPU. In fact, it is the second fastest Ampere graphics card for notebooks. It features 5,120 CUDA cores, as well as 8GB of fast GDDR6 memory, and comes with a boost clock speed of up to 1,620 MHz. The GPU itself is built on the latest 8 nm process, meaning it can also boast with great power efficiency, and lower thermal output.

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When it comes to gaming, the RTX 3070 Mobile can run almost all the latest PC games on ultra settings in 1080p at more than 60 fps on average. Even at 1440p and 4K resolution, the GPU can deliver more than 100 fps in competitive first-person shooters, such as Call of Duty: Warzone, on medium to high settings. The card also supports raytracing, as well as hardware video encoding.

Since there are many laptops featuring the RTX 3070, it can feel quite overwhelming finding the one that best suits your needs. That’s why we’re doing this round up for you. The options we’ll present to you are available with either Intel or AMD CPUs, so you’re covered regardless of your processor preference. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to guarantee that laptops on this list will still be available by the time you read this, since supply and pricing are constantly changing.

Best Overall: MSI Pulse GL66

CPU: Intel Core i7-11800H | GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3070 (85 W) | RAM: 16GB DDR4 | Screen: 15.6″ IPS FHD 144 Hz | Storage: 512GB SSD | OS: Windows 10 Home

The MSI Pulse GL66 is not the most expensive, nor the best-looking RTX 3070 laptop, however, it perfectly balances high-end specifications with fairly affordable pricing. The GL66 packs a powerful 8-core Intel CPU, as well as the GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card, and it comes with 16GB of DDR4 memory, and 512GB of storage space.

The laptop features a vibrant 15.6″ Full HD monitor with 144 Hz refresh rate, and can boast with nicely stylized chassis, which also makes it suitable for use in professional environments. MSI equipped this laptop with its proprietary Cooler Boost Technology which ensures optimal thermal dissipation and better airflow while the laptop performs heavy-duty tasks. Like many other high-end laptops, the GL66 also comes with a customizable keyboard lighting and multiple USB ports, including one USB Type-C port. The only major downside of this laptop is that it features the 85 W variant of the RTX 3070, which is still good, but not as good as the 130 W variant.

Best Premium: ASUS ROG Strix G15 (2021)

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (115 W) | RAM: 32GB DDR4 | Screen: 15.6″ IPS FHD 300 Hz | Storage: 1TB PCIe SSD | OS: Windows 11

For some gamers, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 doesn’t look particularly special, but there is no denying that this is a very powerful gaming laptop. Inside its bulky chassis, the ROG Strix G15 hides an incredibly powerful AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor, paired with the GeForce RTX 3070, and a whooping 32GB of RAM. The laptop also comes with 1TB PCIe SSD, which should provide enough storage space for your favorite apps and games.

The ROG Strix G15 has ASUS Republic of Gamers branding everywhere, from the logo on the lid, to the lettering stenciled on the keyboard surround. The laptop is also abundant with RGB elements, which give it a nice modern look. Most of its chassis is made of plastic, which is something we don’t like, but it’s made of high quality. However, the G15’s display is something that really impressed us the most. It features 300 Hz refresh rate, and 100% sRGB coverage, meaning it can deliver absolutely stunning image quality. Besides the plastic chassis, the G15’s biggest flaw is its price, which right now is quite high.

Best for Gaming & Work: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Max-Q | RAM: 16GB DDR4 | Screen: 15.6″ IPS QHD 165 Hz | Storage: 1TB PCIe SSD | OS: Windows 10 Home

Compared to the ROG Strix G15, which is more flashy and oriented towards gamers, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is primarily intended for use by workstation professionals and content creators. Although it’s also well-suited for gaming, its RTX 3070 Max-Q is more optimized for CAD/CAM modelling and video editing. The Zephyrus G15 also features the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS, which is slightly weaker than the Ryzen 9 5900HX, but is much more energy efficient.

Speaking of its other advantages, the Zephyrus G15 can boast with low-key chassis design, which makes it perfect for use in business environments. The laptop also comes with 15.6″ QHD screen, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, RGB backlit keyboard, and full compatibility for VR hardware. Unfortunately, the Zephyrus G15 has no built-in webcam, and its fans get pretty loud under full load, but the laptops does stay cool. Overall, this is a high-quality laptop that is best suited for users who want to game and work while being on the go.

Best for 4K Gaming: Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD

CPU: Intel Core i7-11800H | GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (105 W) | RAM: 16GB DDR4 | Screen: 17.3″ IPS 4K 60 Hz | Storage: 1TB PCIe SSD | OS: Windows 10 Pro

The Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD probably has the most beautiful display screen among all laptops featuring the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile GPU. It is the only laptop on our list that supports 4K resolution, and has a 17.3″ display screen. Besides featuring support for HDR400, the AERO 17’s screen can also boast with 100% Adobe RGB, which is perfect for users who want to experience near-perfect image quality.

Speaking of its specifications, the AERO 17 HDR XD comes with the octa-core Intel Core i7-11800H processor, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage space. The laptop also features one Thunderbolt connector, three USB 3.2 ports, two 2 W speakers, Intel Wi-Fi 6, built-in HD camera, and a huge 99 Wh battery. Thanks to its thin chassis, and even thinner screen bezels, this laptop is also perfectly suited for professionals who, apart from gaming, also need a laptop for work. Besides the high price, the biggest flaws of this laptop are its underwhelming camera and mediocre battery life.

Best High Refresh Rate: Razer Blade 15

CPU: Intel Core i7-10875H | GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (105 W) | RAM: 16GB DDR4 | Screen: 15.6″ IPS FHD 360 Hz | Storage: 1TB PCIe SSD | OS: Windows 10 Home

If you prefer playing competitive first-person shooters, and you are looking for a laptop with a high refresh rate display, then look no further past the Razer Blade 15. Featuring a 360 Hz display screen with 2 ms response time, this laptop can deliver amazing gaming experience to the most demanding hardcore gamers. Equipped with the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile GPU, as well as with Intel Core i7-10875H CPU, the Razer Blade 15 is perfectly optimized to run all the latest PC games at more than 80 fps at 1080p resolution.

The Razer Blade 15 also comes with 1TB PCIe SSD, 80 Wh battery, free upgrade to Windows 11, and per-key RGB keyboard lighting. Its GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card also features support for NVIDIA Resizable BAR, and has a maximum graphics power limit of 105 W. Due to the fact that its chassis is made of anodized aluminum, the Blade 15 weighs only 4.40 lbs, meaning it’s perfectly suited for gamers who are often on the go. Overall, this is one of the best RTX 3070 laptops, and its only downside is its rather steep price.

Best for Content Creation: ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15

CPU: Intel Core i7-10870H | GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | RAM: 16GB DDR4 | Screen: 15.6″ OLED 4K 60 Hz | Storage: 1TB PCIe SSD | OS: Windows 10 Pro

Currently, there is nothing even remotely similar to the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15. It is the only laptop on the market featuring two display screens, with its second screen, called ScreenPad, being fully tiltable and supporting touchscreen functions. Not to mention that its primary 15.6″ display supports 4K resolution. As such, the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is perfectly suited for content creators who often deal with digital design and video editing, and need a second screen to access numerous options.

Under the hood, the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 packs the 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10875H processor, 16GB RAM, and GeForce RTX 3070 GPU. The laptop also features two USB Type-C ports, which is great if you want to connect multiple Thunderbolt devices at once. The laptop can also boast with sturdy chassis, good airflow, and efficient power management. Biggest downside of the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is that it comes with a lot of pre-installed bloatware, and that it requires additional drivers for its ScreenPad to work properly. It’s also worth mentioning that this laptop is quite heavy, which some users may not like.

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