Don't wait for RTX 50-series GPUs — this RTX 4080 gaming laptop proves it's not worth it

I recently reviewed the Acer Predator Helios 16, a fantastic gaming laptop that impressed me in more ways than one, but it made me realize something about the current state of gaming laptops.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/dont-wait-for-rtx-50-series-gpus-this-rtx-4080-gaming-laptop-proves-its-not-worth-it

Created 1mo | Dec 28, 2024, 5:50:05 PM


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