CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The sweet spot for mainstream 1440p gaming and an RTX 4070 GPU that will last you longer without sacrificing AAA play sits roughly between $1,200 and $2,000, depending upon what you're willing to sacrifice. Microsoft Windows is the most popular choice for gaming laptops, but if you've got an M3 Pro or better or an M4 MacBook, Apple
