The best laptops of CES 2024

Razer Blade 16 specs – CPU: Intel Core i9-149000HX | GPU: Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 | RAM: Up to 96 GB DDR5 | Storage: Up to 8TB (4TB SSD, 4TB HDD) | Display: 16-inch OLED 2560 x 1600 | Refresh rate: 240Hz | Battery life: 3 hours 

The Razer Blade laptop has cemented itself as one of the most powerful gaming and content creation laptops on the market, and the 2024 refresh continues that tradition. It’s built with a 14th generation Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card, up to 96GB of RAM, and up to 8TB of storage (split between an SSD and HDD). 

The 16-inch display uses an OLED panel for better contrast and color accuracy, producing up to 100 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut. It’s also Calman verified against industry standards, making it a great choice for creative professionals. The display also gives you up to a 240Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth action while watching or editing videos. The only downside is that all of this power comes at a cost, both for your wallet and for its battery. 

MSI Prestige AI Evo specs – CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | GPU: Intel Arc | RAM: 32GB DDR5 | Storage: 1TB SSD | Display: 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS/16-inch 4K OLED | Refresh rate: 60Hz | Battery life: 13 hours 

MSI might be more well-known for its gaming laptops, but the Prestige AI Evo aims to establish itself as a top choice for content creators and creative professionals. You can choose either a 16-inch IPS display with 2560 x 1600 resolution or a 16-inch 4K OLED display, and both options give you a 60Hz refresh rate. And while this isn’t great for gaming, it’s perfect for editing and streaming video and animating. 

The Prestige AI Evo is built with Intel’s new Ultra 7 155H chip, which is AI-assisted for better multitasking and efficiency. It also features 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, though there is a second SSD slot so you can expand your storage later if you need more space. And with an impressive 13-hour battery life, you can work all day before you need to plug in. 

MSI Raider GE68 specs – CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX | GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 | RAM: 32GB DDR5 | Storage: 2TB SSD | Display: 16-inch 4K mini-LED | Refresh rate: 144Hz | Battery life: 7.5 hours 

The MSI Raider GE68 HX is purpose-built to be a high-end gaming laptop. It features a 14th generation Intel Core i9 processor, 32GB of RAM, a 2TB storage drive, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card. The 16-inch display gives you 4K resolution with a 144Hz refresh rate for buttery-smooth action during gameplay and cutscenes.  

With HDMI and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, you can set up external displays for more space to work in or for keeping an eye on multiple programs while streaming or gaming. It also supports Wi-Fi 7 for faster, more reliable wireless internet connectivity. 

MSI Vector 17HX specs – CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX | GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 | RAM: 32GB DDR5 | Storage: 1TB SSD | Display: 17-inch 2560 x 1600 | Refresh rate: 240Hz | Battery life: Not specified 

The MSI Vector 17 HX is another great, high-end gaming laptop from the brand that was revealed at CES 2024. And while it has similar specs to the Raider GE68 HX, the Vector 17 HX only features a 1TB SSD storage drive and a single SSD slot. This means that while you’ll be able to swap out the stock storage drive later, you won’t be able to run dual boot and storage drives to separate your game library from your everyday files and programs. 

The 17-inch display gives you 2560 x 1600 resolution and an ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate. It’s also capable of producing up to 100 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut for more lifelike images.

HP Omen Transcend – CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 | GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 | RAM: 16GB DDR5 | Storage: 1TB SSD | Display: 14-inch 2.8K OLED | Refresh rate: 120Hz | Battery life: 11.5 hours 

The HP Omen Transcend 14 laptop has one of the best displays on a gaming laptop from CES 2024. The 14-inch screen uses an OLED panel for better contrast while 2.8K resolution gives you enhanced color and detailing. The display is capable of creating up to 100 percent of the sRGB color gamut for more lifelike images. And HP added their DC dimming technology, which eliminates screen flickering by controlling the flow of electricity rather than adjusting the screen’s backlight. 

You’ll also get a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother action and motion. And with a 11.5-hour battery life, you’ll be able to work, stream, and game all day before you need to think about plugging in.