Some of the best Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 laptops still run new games in 2020. You can rely on this proven video card if you have a limited budget but if you still want to play some of the latest titles. Released in May 2016, the Nvidia GTX 1080 GPU from the 10xx series is one of the best options today given its price drop.
Some of the following laptops are capable of impressive results with all high settings in games. We know the GTX 1080 is a top performer and a recommended GPU for Oculus Rift VR gaming fans. But even if you don’t use virtual reality headsets, you can still benefit from these impressive laptops.
Top 3 best Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 laptops
Best overall – ASUS ROG Zephyrus
The Rog Zephyrus is the best laptop and it comes with a 144Hz refresh rate.
Best for display size – MSI GT83 Titan
With its 18-inch display, the GT83 is a titan.
Best compact laptop – Acer Predator Triton
The compact gaming laptop is best for those who travel.
1. ASUS ROG Zephyrus
Gaming fans have always been fans of ASUS, one of the most respected brands in the laptops’ market. With fair prices, the company offers products that are suitable for beginners. This is also the case of the ROG Zephyrus. With fair prices, the company offers products that are suitable for beginners. This is also the case of the ROG Zephyrus.
It comes with a 15.6” 144Hz display that looks impressive. The high refresh rate makes this laptop one of the best in its class of affordable gaming devices that run on an Nvidia GTX 1080 graphics card. Also, there’s an 8th generation i7 Intel processor on the laptop that works superbly with the 8GB RAM of the graphics card for high settings in most new games.
But we also like the shape and the overall design of the laptop. It’s part of an ASUS series that are made according to their Max Q Design approach. This futuristic name has been given to ASUS’ thin laptops. Even the ROG Zephyrus comes with 16.9mm thickness, which makes it a bit lighter than you’d first expect.
Main laptop characteristics
· It runs an Nvidia GTX 1080 8GB gaming video card
· Designed with an RGB keyboard
· Front-placed keyboard for better cooling
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2. MSI GT83 Titan
The first thing that impresses with the GT83 is its size. With a screen of 18.4”, it’s a gaming laptop that could slowly be confused with a desktop GTX PC in terms of size. But if you don’t need the lightest and the smallest gaming laptop, the G783 can be an interesting choice.
It comes with 1TB of internal storage and it runs on 32GB DDR4 RAM. This makes it very fast and it’s one of the fastest gaming laptops you can find that come with the GTX 1080.
Given it runs on 1000GB SSD memory, the laptop is very fast when loading games. But even its physical characteristics make it interesting. For example, it comes with 2 power supplies to run at full capacity regardless of the game you’re playing. It even comes with Hi-Res audio if you don’t use external speakers.
But this laptop is loud and heavy. You need to be prepared for its high weight as it’s not the best travel companion. But it also features an illuminated keyboard that’s placed towards the front of the frame so that the back is more efficient at eliminating heat.
Main laptop characteristics
· Based on an 18.4” Full HHD IPS display
· Designed with 32GB RAM
· It runs Windows 10
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3. Acer Predator Triton 700
We always thought Acer is an affordable brand to consider when getting into gaming. Its Predator series is a bit smaller and a better choice for mobility than the MSI laptop above. But its smaller size doesn’t impede it from smoothly running games such as those from the FIFA series.
With an 18.9mm chassis, this laptop is one of the thinnest gaming laptops on our list. You might even consider it as your everyday laptop and one you can use for studying as well as a result. The RGB mechanical keyboard will help you type a bit more accurately for sure.
Small touches also make this laptop look unique. For example, you can see 3 of its 5 heat pipes behind a small glass panel. How different is that? With G Sync technology, this laptop is still attracting gamers and it needs to perform at a high standard with most modern titles. With 16GB RAM performance and 512GB storage, it can be a major step up from a regular laptop and an entry-level performer in the gaming world that runs all modern games.
Main laptop characteristics
· It runs on a 1920 x 1080 maximum resolution
· Based on a battery that lasts up to 5 hours
· It only weighs 2.4kg
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4. HP Omen X 17
With a comfortable 17.3” screen, the Omen X 17 seems to be just the right size for gaming. Some gamers might feel a bit underwhelmed when they see how their favourite title looks in 15 inches and this can be the laptop to go for when it comes to the size of the display and the aspect ratio.
16GB DDR4 RAM, a dedicated Nvidia GTX 1080 GPU with 16GB RAM, and an HDD of 1TB make this laptop fast. It’s very capable when it comes to allowing all high video settings and we see it as a leading performer in almost every new game even by today’s standards.
2 Thunderbolt ports are added to this best GTX laptop. 3 USB 3.1 ports are also found on the laptop. It seems that it stands its ground when it comes to connectivity as well. 2 large fans are added to keep it cool which also makes it a bit thicker than then Predator laptop above. It also has its keyboard towards the back of the chassis, closer to the display which makes it look at least partially similar to a classic laptop.
Main laptop characteristics
· Made with an FHD 120Hz refresh rate on an IPS display
· Designed with high-quality Band and Olufsen dual speakers
· Available in a shadow black finish
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5. Razer Blade Pro
Another thin laptop with GTX 1080 graphics is the Razer Blade Pro. We love its low profile design which doesn’t attract more attention to it when you’re playing while travelling. This laptop is also VR-ready so that you can immerse yourself in a realistic gaming experience.
Running a quad-core processor, it features an interesting 17.3” 4K display. With touch capabilities, the display is one of the best on our list. However, you might spend some time looking at its keyboard not only at its display. Its RGB keyboard comes with 16.8 million colours per key for ultimate customization
Main laptop characteristics
· Made with a 4K display
· 2GB SSD memory
· Powered by an i7 Intel processor
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Dilemmas of the best Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 laptops
When you try to choose a gaming laptop, your decisions are crucial for the gaming experience. B But you still have to choose the right GTX laptop based on the same criteria of a regular laptop.
15” – 17” – 18” gaming laptops – which size is right for you?
With the gaming laptops reviewed above, you’ve seen you have 3 options rather than 2 options with office laptops. 15, 17, and 18” laptops are available for your gaming dreams. But which one should you choose?
15-inch gaming laptops
The easiest choice for you if you don’t like large laptops is the 15-inch design. It might also be the first option if you use an external monitor for your gaming.
We see the 15” laptop as the best solution if you also like to travel with your laptop. Gaming laptops aren’t necessarily made for travel. But when you want to visit your friends you need a lightweight portable computer. It needs to fit your travel bag.
17-inch gaming laptops
The 17” gaming laptop is the wider display solution for a more immersive gaming experience. These laptops are among the most interesting when it comes to a wide display that isn’t going overboard. You should also expect some extra weight on these laptops.
As the sweet spot in screen size, 17-inch gaming laptops with GTX 1080 GPUs tend to be highly popular. Most of those seeking the video card also look for a display with this size mostly because they’re used to older gaming laptops. They tend to favour the 17” display in a combination with the GTX graphics card. It can be said the best Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 laptops tend to be made in 17-inch versions.
18-inch gaming laptops
If you don’t want to use a separate display for your favourite games, you might be looking towards an 18” laptop. These large laptops are very heavy. It’s highly unlikely you’ll take this laptop with you even for short travels.
Mechanical keyboards vs standard keyboard in the best Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 laptops
The mechanical keyboard counts every time your press a certain key. It also has different construction hat doesn’t use as much plastic or rubber to hold the keys as a standard keyboard. In gaming, mechanical keyboards are highly appreciated for their durable construction.
Just think about pressing the same buttons on a standard keyboard all day long. This would eventually lead to premature wear and you’d have to replace your keys, which isn’t an easy operation on a laptop.
The way some of the leading gaming laptops approach keyboards is a bit different. As seen on the laptops above, they come with mechanical keys made to last. Some of these laptops even move these keys towards the front of the chassis. This brings the keyboard closer to you but it also allows superior ventilation at the back of the laptop where the GPU and the processor sit. The best Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 laptops are now made with mechanical keyboards.
Touchscreen displays vs regular displays
Some gamers like to use touchscreen technology for quick in-game adjustments. But there’s still a large percentage of gaming purists who say no gaming laptop should come with a touchscreen display. This is why it’s important to look at what makes gaming laptops so good and what demands its display has in modern games.
No modern game truly requires you to use a touchscreen as this means losing time. Fortnite players know that their reaction speed is everything when it comes to gaming success as we’ve seen at the 2019 World Cup. Reactions are everything and at a very high level, reactions tend to slow down at a young age. We’ve seen 17-year old players being outpaces by 13-year old Fortnite players constantly. In the gaming world, the touchscreen is nice to have, but it certainly not mandatory. Fortnite and Sims 4 laptops need to be fast and the best Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 laptops are up for the task.
Takeaways of the best Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 laptops
Some of the best Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 laptops come with impressive characteristics such as up to 32GB RAM. It is difficult to still justify the high price of the GPU since it has been discontinued. But gamers know how good this graphics card series was and they aren’t willing to see it go away completely for the next 3-5 years.
The GPU is responsive and in the right computer setup, it still runs modern games at high graphic details. You are interested in a laptop with this graphics card for everyday use or training purposes. For gaming tournaments, you might already be looking at the latest generation RTX-capable alternative. However, for the moment, we’ve seen constantly high prices even on second-hand GTX 1080 which means there’s a market for enthusiasts and still a place for gaming laptops with this graphics card.
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FAQ
Can you put a GTX 1080 on a laptop?
At the moment, it’s not possible to put a GTX 1080 on a laptop without the right space. The problem with adding this video card to your portable computer is the size you need available for it inside the chassis. This free room just isn’t available in a laptop with an integrated or another lower-end video card.
Then there’s the entire cooling system discussion. The GTX 1080 generates a lot more heat than an integrated video card. This is why you’d also need to have sufficient room inside the laptop to avoid overheating.
Is a GTX 1080 still good?
The GTX 1080 is still good in 2020. It runs some of the best games and some of the best gaming laptops. You can use it with Nvidia’s G-Sync technology and you can enjoy games and VR games at medium or high detail settings.
Why is GTX 1080 still so expensive?
The demand for the GTX 1080 is still high regardless of its generation. The GPU has launched a few years ago. But it has high demand today. Not many laptops match the popularity of GTX laptops.
Is GTX 1080 discontinued?
The GTX 1080 is not being made anymore. Its an older generation graphics card. There’s a new series out. Nvidia replaces the old GPU with the new RTX 2070 and RTX 2080 graphic cards.
Is the RTX 2060 better than GTX 1080?
The RTX 2060 is marginally slower than the GTX 1080. Both of these are fairly priced for what they offer. You can play some of the most demanding games on laptops with these graphics cards.
Can I put a GTX 1080 on my PC?
Yes, you can put a GTX 1080 on your PC. Almost any graphics card can be added to a PC with small tweaks. However, gamers recommend only putting this video card in a PC with a minimum of 16GB RAM which is what would ensure it delivers smooth gameplay.
Can any graphics card fit in a laptop?
Not any graphics card can fit in a laptop. You need to see if you have a free slot for the graphics card and you also need to check possible cooling issues as you need to keep your laptop in a certain temperature range.
Can a GTX 1080 run RTX?
The GTX 1080 doesn’t run RTX. The GPU comes with no Tensor cores and it won’t run RTX.
How long will a GTX 1080 last?
If you plan to play the latest titles, you can expect your GTX 1080 to last a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years. You should expect a major upgrade in GPU laptop technology towards the 2080 graphics card in the meantime.
Why is GTX 1080 so expensive?
The GTX 1080 is more expensive than the 2070 GPU. The 1080 graphics cards are discontinued. Gamers are selling them at a higher price as the demand for these is so still so high.
