$20,000 of Gaming Laptops COMPARED
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The video opens with a quick overview of four high‑end gaming laptops, each boasting two GTX 1080 GPUs and a total price tag of roughly $20,000. Linus introduces the lineup,Sager NP9873, MSI GT83 Titan SLI, Asus GX800VH, and Acer Predator 21X,highlighting key specs such as the Sager’s 6th‑generation Core i7‑6700K, the Asus’s 4K G‑Sync panel, and the Predator’s 120 Hz curved display. The test environment is set in a conference room at 21 °C, with factory overclocking and fan speeds maximized for a fair comparison. The first benchmark segment focuses on sustained CPU clock speed under load, using an AIDA64 stress test for 15 minutes. The Sager NP9873 leads with an average of just under 4 GHz, followed closely by the Asus GX800VH, while the Predator 21X shows the most frequent throttling. A Cinebench run then confirms the GX800VH’s edge in single‑threaded performance, scoring 946 points. In DirectX 12, the GX800VH again pulls ahead, and the Predator 21X benefits from tweaking its overclock settings. DirectX 11 results favor the Sager, and the overall trend continues into the For Honor test, where the Predator 21X takes the first victory. The video concludes by summarizing the performance, battery life, and subjective factors that make each laptop a contender for the ultimate gaming machine.
Viewers praise the video’s clear structure and thorough testing, noting the detailed comparison of CPU speeds, thermal behavior, and DirectX performance. Comments highlight the value of the Predator 21X’s 120 Hz panel and the Sager’s desktop‑CPU advantage, while some viewers suggest adding a review of the Gigabyte Aero 15. Overall sentiment is positive, with a high like count and several replies indicating strong engagement.
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Questions answered
- Which laptop achieved the highest average CPU clock speed during the AIDA64 stress test?
- The Sager NP9873 achieved the highest average CPU clock speed, just under 4 GHz.
- Which laptop performed best in the DirectX 12 gaming benchmark?
- The Asus GX800VH performed best in the DirectX 12 gaming benchmark.
- What was the main advantage of the Predator 21X in the DirectX 11 test?
- The Predator 21X’s main advantage in the DirectX 11 test was its lower clock speeds and less frequent thermal throttling, leading to consistent performance.