When we’re talking about the best graphics card within the mid-range performance spectrum, nothing else comes to mind than Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060. At 3,840 CUDA Cores and 6GB GDDR6 VRAM, it’s no surprise that every gamer wants this video card.
But availability of the RTX 3060, along with the RTX 3070, RTX 3080, and RTX 3090 are limited. So much so that you just have to purchase prebuilt PCs that have these GPUs, or gaming laptops that are equipped with these cards.
Today, we’re rounding up the best RTX 3060 laptops you could get your hands on. Here’s a quick table to help you navigate this list:
| Image | Product | Features | Price |
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 | ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
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 | ASUS ROG Strix G17 |
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 | Acer Predator Helios 300 |
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 | MSI Creator 15 |
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 | MSI Stealth 15M |
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 | Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 |
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 | Acer Nitro 5 |
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 | Alienware M15 |
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ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Best Overall RTX 3060 Gaming Laptop
What’s Inside?
- Display: 15.6-inch Full HD (300Hz)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-12700H
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3060 6GB VRAM
- RAM: 16GB DDR5
- Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
- Price: $1,499.99
At the top of our list is the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, simply because it’s the best overall RTX 3060 laptop in the market right now. As a leading digital publisher, ASUS has a few RTX 3060 laptops in their roster of gaming laptops.
Talking about the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, there’s a lot of power underneath this sleek laptop. The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 comes with a 14-core Intel Core 17-12700H processor, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. All of these hardware combined with the RTX 3060 makes for one powerful laptop that can handle the latest AAA games with ease.
The display of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is just as impressive, sitting at 15.6 FHD with a 300Hz refresh rate. No big deal considered this is the standard for display size when it comes to gaming. At 1080p gaming, it doesn’t even break a sweat. Think of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 as a mini desktop PC that you could fit inside your backpack.
One thing that we have to point out here is that the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 comes with a thermal cooling function for when you want to do some extreme gaming sessions. Despite being housed in plastic, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is durable enough. The heating is manageable thanks to the plastic material’s heat reduction capability and the laptop’s cooling system.
All in all, this is probably one of the best gaming laptop deals you’ll ever see anywhere because it comes with a price tag of $1,500 (or less, depending on where you’re shopping).
Asus ROG Strix G17
Most Powerful RTX 3060 Gaming Laptop
What’s Inside?
- Display: 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080p (144Hz)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD
- Price: $1,695.00
Arguably, second to the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is the ASUS ROG Strix G17. If you’re looking for good gaming laptop deals, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 should be on your list.
Unlike the TUF Gaming F15, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 uses an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor with a clock speed of 3.3GHz (but can be overclocked to 4.6GHz). This makes it the most powerful laptop on this list that runs on an RTX 3060 graphics card. We say it’s powerful because you can overclock the processor to give you more power for gaming or for editing/rendering.
For the screen size, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 boasts of a 17.3 FHD screen at 1920x1080p resolution with a 144Hz high refresh rate. You can literally play any AAA game at 1080p sitting at about 40+ FPS without making the laptop work a lot. This is made possible with the 16GB DDR4 RAM and the 512GB NVMe SSD. Portability and power form the backbone of the ASUS ROG Strix G17. All of this combined with the RTX 3060 can just make you run the most demanding games with ease.
Just like the TUF Gaming F15, the ASUS ROG Strix G17 does not have any heating issues, giving other laptops of the same specs a run for their money. The overall build of the laptop is decent enough and worth the $1,695 you’re going to pay.
Acer Predator Helios 300
Second Best Overall RTX 3060 Laptop
What’s Inside?
- Display: 15.6-inch FHD 1920 x 1080p (144Hz)
- Processor: Intel i7-11800H
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD
- Price: $1,299.99 −$74.54 $1,225.45
If you can’t get your hands on an ASUS TUF Gaming F15 laptop or an ASUS ROG Strix G17, there’s nothing wrong with settling for second best. And that laptop is the Acer Predator Helios 300.
Make no mistake, just because it’s second best doesn’t mean mediocre specs The Acer Predator Helios 300 comes with an Intel i7-11800H processor, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and 512GB NVMe SSD. If it’s power you’re looking for, this is the RTX 3060 laptop you should set your eyes on.
The Acer Predator Helios 300’s display measures at 15.6 FHD capable of 1920×1080 resolution, with a 144HZ high refresh rate. What really sets the Acer Predator Helios 300 apart from other future brands is its 100% color-accurate panel and good color calibration. This makes the Acer Predator Helios 300 a good choice for playing massive open-world AAA games.
Priced at $1,300, you really can’t complain about what you’re getting. If you’re not a full-on gamer, the Acer Predator Helios 300 can power through productivity tasks or content-related (video-editing) tasks without difficulty.
MSI Creator 15
Best RTX 3060 Laptop For Content Related Tasks
What’s Inside?
- Display: 15.6-inch 4K UHD 3840 x 2160p
- Processor: Intel Core i7-11800H
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD
- Price: $1,849.00 −$450.00 $1,399.00
On this is list is the MSI Creator 15, the best gaming laptop you could ever get for creating content, and do some intense gaming sessions while you’re at it too.
The MSI Creator 15 may be for content creation, but it doesn’t lag behind when it comes to full gaming tasks too. The MSI Creator 15’s processor is an Intel Core i7-11800H, sitting at 8-cores with 16 threads supported by hyperthreading. This makes it the perfect laptop for any multithreading task. To put it simply, video editing and 3D is going to be a breeze.
Another reason why this is the best laptop for content creation is its display. The MSI Creator 15 carries a 15.6-inch 4K UHD OLED Display at 3840×2160 resolution with 100% sRGB coverage. Whether it’s doing Photoshop work, 3D-rendering with Blender, game development or gaming at 4K resolution, the MSI Creator 15 is the perfect partner.
MSI Stealth 15M
Best Value RTX 3060 Gaming Laptop
What’s Inside?
- Display: 15.6-inch Full HD (144Hz)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-11375H
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3060 6GB
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD
- Price: $1,399.00 −$249.01 $1,149.99
Here we have another gaming laptop from MSI: the MSI Stealth M15M. Much like the MSI Creator, the MSI Stealth M15M carries an 11th generation INtel Core i7-11375H processor. This is a quad-core CPU with clock speeds at 3.0GHz at its lowest and can be overclocked to about 5.0GHz, made possible with Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology.
MSI Stealth M15M was made with the intention of selling this to people who game and travel a lot. The laptop comes with a 15.6inch 144Hz screen with 16GB DDR4 RAM. What’s really impressive about the MSI Stealth M15M is that it only weighs 3.73lbs, which makes it one of the lightest gaming laptops in the market. Other features also include an RGB backlit keyboard with Anti-Ghost Key that helps you a lot in first-person shooters, along with essential ports such as 2 USB 2.0 ports, 1 USB 3.0 ports, one USB Type C 3.1 Gen 1 port, and HDMI output.
But with this size constraint, you’re trading in portability for battery life. While it’s not really an issue, it might be a disappointment for some gamers who’re on the move a lot. Compared to the Razer Blade laptops (noted for being sleek and lightweight), the laptop lasts for 4 to 5 hours on normal usage (i.e. non-gaming tasks, or productivity tasks). If you’re gaming, battery life should probably be about a couple of hours max. But it’s not highly recommended to game without plugging in because you’ll be running on the gaming laptop’s onboard GPU (and not on the RTX 3060).
All in all, the MSI Stealth M15M gaming laptop is still a good investment for gamers who travel a lot.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14
Best RTX 3060 Laptop For Gaming AND Productivity
What’s Inside?
- Display: 14-inch IPS 1920 x 1080p (144Hz)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
- Price: $1,379.99
ASUS ROG, much like the Razer Blade line of laptops, doesn’t hold back its punches when it comes to creating gaming laptops. On this list of the best RTX 3060 laptops, we have the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14.
This beast is powered by the Ryzen 9 5900HS Processor with clock speeds at 3.0GHz, going all the way up to 4.6GHz. To further boost its gaming power and performance, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 comes with 16GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB NVMe SSD.
On the display side of things, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 possesses a 14-inch Full HD display with 144Hz refresh rate with 1920x1080p resolution. Needless to say, you’re going to be gaming with perfect viewing angles and crystal picture reproduction.
Like the MSI Stealth 15M, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is a 14-inch laptop with slim bezels. It fits easily in a messenger bag or in a laptop bag. The battery life is also good for doing day-to-day productivity tasks. But when you’re plugged in, expect to do some 4K photo editing, game development, and high-res gaming without breaking a sweat.
Our verdict: the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is a good purchase for a gaming laptop under $1,500. Portability combined with power has never been executed this well.
Acer Nitro 5
Most Affordable 17.3 RTX 3060 Laptop
What’s Inside?
- Display: 17.3-inch Full HD (144Hz)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3060 6GB VRAM
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
- Price: $1,538.99
If you’re looking for a budget gaming laptop that still packs an RTX 3060 GPU, the Acer Nitro 5 is your best choice. The laptop is equipped with an AMD 5000 Series Ryzen 7 5800H processor along with a 6GB RTX 3060 video card. The processor’s clock speeds ranges from 3.2GHz (base speed) and can go as high as 4.4GHz when overclocked.
To help you run the most demanding games in the market right now, the Acer Nitro 5 comes with a 16GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB NVMe SSD. Load times are going to be so fast, you won’t have time to run to the freezer to get a drink.
Enough about the power. Let’s talk about the Acer Nitro 5’s display. It comes with a 17.3-inch Full HD display that allows for 1920x1080p resolution with a high refresh rate of 144Hz. Gaming has never looked so good with this kind of display in a machine that competes fairly well against a typical gaming PC.
Dell Alienware M15 R6
Best RTX 3060 Laptop From Dell
What’s Inside?
- Display: 15.6-inch 1440 x 2560p (240Hz)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-11800H
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD
- Price: $1,669.86
It’s not exactly breaking news when we include the likes of Alienware on this list. Dell Alienware is a pioneer in the field of gaming laptops, and they’ve come a long way when it comes to the power they bring to each laptop.
For an RTX 3060 gaming laptop, they have the Alienware M15 R6. This gaming laptop runs on an Intel Core i7-11800H processor combined with a 16GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB NVMe SSD for storage. It goes without saying that running demanding games on the Alienware M15 R6 is going to be a breeze.
But it’s not just power being brought to the table. Like its predecessors, the Alienware M15 R6 has a 15.6-inch QHD Display with a 240Hz refresh rate for gaming. The display resolution goes as high as 1440x2560p, which gives you 50% sharper visuals compared to an average gaming laptop with FHD laptop. If you’re particular about how your game looks, this is the gaming laptop to help you satisfy those high-resolution cravings.
The Bottom Line
There you have it! 8 of the best RTX 3060 gaming laptops you could ever get your hands on. Each gaming laptop on this list is just as powerful as the next one, and it boils down to your preference. Do you want to sacrifice a little bit of power for more portability, or do you want to have a gaming laptop that’s just nothing but raw power?
Whatever your choice is, purchasing any of these laptops listed above is a great move and investment.
James Stephenson
James is a gaming and tech enthusiast. He has been playing computer games since the Commodore 64 days in the 80s. He has worked as a Broadcast Engineer with BBC News and knows a thing or two about building, fixing, and playing with PCs.
