Laptops for Gaming Under C$2,000

Are you a gamer but struggling to find an affordable laptop that can cope with the biggest gaming titles out there? Well, the Inspiron 15 5000 is your saving grace. This laptop comes with a 15-inch display and high-performance graphics so that you can fight the baddies and save a universe in complete clarity and impeccable visuals. As they say, more power, better gameplay - and with the 7th Gen Quad-Core processor from Intel, the 15 5000 provides responsive and reliable gameplay for an uninterrupted experience. After all, who wants to risk landing the final blow when their game stops working? See every move and breath your character makes, inspect the beautiful environment surrounding your virtual self, and delve into adventures that are an absolute whirlwind. Head outside, to the local café or stay within the confide of your home, but wherever you play, the anti-glare won't let light ruin your experience.

Comfort should be high on any gamer's list of priorities, and the ASUS FX503VD perfectly suits all your needs. If you struggle with narrow and imprecise keyboards, the keyboard comes with scissor-switched keys and 1.8mm of travel, giving you a precise and easier experience when pressing keys at the pace needed to go straight to the top of the leader boards. The highlighted WASD key group also makes your most important keys easy to find in a hurry, along with an N-key rollover that can keep the pace of all your battles. We know how important those late-night gaming sessions are, and that is why we recommend the ASUS FX503VD for its red backlight to ensure that your night-time gaming sessions reach the heights of those during the day. Additionally, the Full HD 15.6-inch IPS-level display also provides you with intense and dazzling visuals to ensure that your software looks its best at all times of the day or night.

Imagine a gaming laptop that can fully immerse you into your fantasy worlds, with astounding graphics and power that are simply unbeatable. Head into battle with the exciting NVIDIA graphics providing your gameplay with a new dimension that you will fall in love with. With 1920 x 1080 pixels, it is impossible not to be impressed with the incredible clarity of this display, seeing your games in a whole new technicolor. With 1000 GB of storage, you will never run out of room to store your favorite games and enjoy the benefits of having all your favorite games accessible in the same place, ready to play when you want to. No gaming laptop would be victorious without a powerful processor, and the HP Pavilion has a thrilling 8th generation core which will never disappoint, supporting you in all your gaming feats throughout the day and night. Game in ultimate style.

A sleek design is hiding some impressive specs in this Asus. Notebooks don't get much better or more fully formed than this, and the performance shows. Not only does it look fantastic, but it also comes loaded with the powerful processor from Intel and the 8GB of memory to ensure that everything powers along intuitively and smoothly. The massive 17.3-inch display screen has all of the pixel density you'll ever want, in Full HD and accompanied by IPS tech for easier use. The HDD comes with an integrated card reader so storage and space is never going to be a worry, and the SonicMaster audio system keeps your films and tunes sounding crystal clear no matter how loud you've got the volume turned up. With Bluetooth, super-quick Wi-Fi, and an Ethernet port, you're never going to have a problem getting connected, and the Intel® Turbo Boost Technology keeps everything under control. A laptop that won't let you down no matter where you are or what you're doing.

If you long for your workdays to go faster, the HP Pavilion is installed with a Quad-core Intel Core i5 processor to ensure that you are free before you know it. This enables you to run multiple software applications at the same time so that you can juggle the tasks that are important to you. In addition to this, the combined HDD and SSD also mean that the HP Pavilion balances both speed and extra storage, ensuring all your professional needs are met. If you want to stay in touch with your colleagues at all times, even from the most remote locations, then this laptop is equipped with the latest Bluetooth and Ethernet connections, meaning that you can share documents quickly and easily between different devices. However, nothing says professional more than a crystal-clear display, and the AMD Radeon RX-560X discrete graphics give you a smooth and consistent visual performance. The Full HD and backlit screen not only has excellent clarity however, but its decent size and includes IPS also makes visual tasks easier on the eye.

The Acer Spin 5 is a laptop that ticks most of the boxes, from gaming to very good battery life and impressive design. From its Full HD resolution to its gorgeous audio sound, the Acer Spin is perfect for watching movies, listening to music, and playing certain games after a long day. You'll find that the Full HD makes movies and photos look clear and crisp for pleasant viewing, as well as Acer's Color Intelligence Technology adjusting gamma and saturation in real time. The most notable features, though, include its impressive battery life, meaning you can get through a heavy workday, no issue, as well as the Acer Spin 5's 8th Gen Intel Core processor meaning you can run multiple software applications without much hassle. The icing on the cake, however, is the SSD that keeps Windows 10 responsive, quick and smooth to use, while the 8GB of RAM helps with multi-tasking.

This ASUS might be a gaming laptop but it's also so much more. You'll find that this laptop is a remarkable demonstration of power and design in the same brutal casing. It comes with everything you'd hope for from a gaming laptop, and then throws in a few extras to sweeten the deal. And that deal is very sweet indeed, since it includes the latest Intel Core i7 processor, backed up and improved by the addition of the GeForce GTX graphics. Your games are going to look incredibly realistic, while the 8GB of RAM means that you're not going to be too limited on game choice either. The screen comes in the Full HD that you'd expect, but the LED backlight is a subtle surprise. The backlight on the full-size keyboard is a pleasure too, because it's not overwhelming and will ensure that you can fight your way through the hardest levels even at night. Perfect for some of the best games in the world, this is a monster on the inside and a work of art on the outside.

Best the competition with the Asus ROG Strix, the top of the competition when it comes to multiplayer gaming laptops that are installed with stunning visuals and power that can drive your gameplay. With 1060 graphics, you are sure to impress all your fellow warriors with your intensive display creating a seamless and thrilling experience that will drop you right into the heart of the action. Not only this, but the ROG Strix's quad core processor is simply out of this world, fully transporting you to the locations that you wish to escape to and having the technology to consistently power up your gameplay. If you want a laptop that is prepared for the future, your NVIDIA graphics card is VR-ready, allowing you to delve straight into the action of the latest releases and come out on top. What's more, you'll never miss a key stroke again with these custom and comfortable keys which are sure to improve your gameplay with lightning quick response times.

Engineered to appeal to the gaming crowd, this has all of the specs and features you can dream of. It's some impressive stuff, and there's plenty to look at beyond the sleek chassis. On the inside, you'll find that the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX graphics are perfect to match the latest Intel processor, so gaming is quick and mercifully lag-free. The screen is a beautiful thing too, with IPS tech as standard and the choice of FHD or the even more impressive UHD. Both come with full anti-glare paneling, so you can get your game on wherever you are without worrying about reflections. The sound is amazing, thanks to the two internal speakers that are powered by a little Waves MaxxAudio Pro. As well as all of the tech specs you need, it also comes with smart airflow and an SSD so that overheating or storage are never going to be an issue that affects your game-playing. Brute power in an elegant chassis, this is a real head-turner.

Bring your laptop into battle with you. The HP Omen is the only sure-fire way of heading to victory battle after battle. Its stand-out design is sleek, mysterious and legendary. Sultry black and a deep, flaming red for the Omen emblem makes this one gorgeous laptop. However, this design encases an awe-inspiringly powerful piece of machinery, with its NVIDIA graphics card ensuring that you can have the thrill of seeing your favorite games in HD, immersing yourself within the adventures that your laptop can take you on. Not only this, but the i7 processor ensures that your laptop works consistently to produce the most spectacular images, streaming, and speed available, which can help you to play your games as if you are really battling dragons and raising armies. If your gaming sessions often go far into the night, the backlit keyboard will ensure that you never have to go to sleep again, finding the keys naturally even in the darkness.

If your laptop is a gateway into different worlds, the HP Omen is as sleek as gaming laptops get. Whether you want to whittle away long train journeys or bash those keys in the comfort of your own home, the Omen is easy to stuff into a backpack along with your snacks. If you've always wanted to see each strand of your character's hair or each leaf fluttering in the wind, its top-of-the-range graphics keep you fully immersed within your fantasy world. The Omen also suits those who love to demand the most out of their games and take no prisoners, as the HP Omen can support even the most demanding games. Play your games from morning until night with the HP Omen's backlit keyboard, allowing you to secure victory at all times of the day, giving you the accuracy that you need to succeed. Not only this, but the Omen's anti-glare means that you can also play your favorite games without hindrance during those irritating days of sunshine.

Get ready to be excited, because this is a gaming laptop that delivers. It's a brutal looking machine with a hint of elegance that's hiding plenty of power on the inside. From the processor to the graphics card, you're not going to struggle to play the latest titles, and there's enough RAM for you not to have to worry about in-game settings either. This is a weapon that's been designed for gaming warfare, and your gaming skills will only get better by using this beast. The anti-ghosting keyboard comes with a variety of customizable backlight options to make gaming in the dark easier than ever, and the ROG Gaming Center makes it easy to adjust your set up depending on your games of choice. There are enough ports for everything you'll ever need, including VR peripherals that will take your gaming to the next level. A future-proofed gaming dream that will play as hard as you will.

This premium laptop is the perfect way to complete your daily tasks in style. Not only does this incredibly slender and light-weight model look beautiful in its unusual gold hues, but it also contains the newest revolutions in technology to help make your digital experience easier. The 7th generation core and 16 GB internal memory combines to make this laptop more than powerful enough to keep up with the pressure of your daily demands, providing this laptop with speed, efficiency, and power. If you want to stay and play into the night, the Vivobook also has gaming worthy visuals that will meet the high expectations of even hardcore gamers, with its NVIDIA graphics card and 3840 x 2160 pixels. This excessive resolution can make even your extensive workload look wonderful, and brings an extra exuberance the your old movies that will sure to give them a new lease of life.

The DELL Inspiron 7559 is an absolute delight and considered a whole new era of performance and power. Designed with pleasure and performance in mind, the specs are perfect for gamers, creatives and hardworking professionals alike, but if you're in the gaming industry, this laptop is the bee's knees. The greatest and latest Xbox games are now at your fingertips, and because of the cross-device barriers being brought down, you can make a smooth transition from laptop to Xbox and continue playing. But what else does this laptop have to offer? You'll fall in love with the FHD anti-glare IPS wide angle display and beautifully optimal Truelife UHD (4K resolution) touch screen for amazing detail. When you're playing in the dark, enjoy a backlit keyboard, and when you're in the midst of the ultimate battle, the touchpad is responsive and accurate. That's not all, though. Immerse yourself in superior sound with thanks to the Waves MaxxAudio Pro, which is sure to enhance your listening experience.