Best Laptop That Does Not Overheat (8 Gaming Laptops 2023)

When looking for a new gaming laptop or wanting to replace an old system the same rules apply. It must be able to dissipate heat efficiently. If not, it could lead to all sorts of problems. Therefore, having the best laptop that does not overheat is essential if you want a stress free life.

In this guide, I list the best gaming laptops that handle heat the best and therefore are less likely to get too hot and cause problems. So keep reading to get the best value for your money.

What Are the Best Gaming Laptops that Dont Overheat?

Some examples of a gaming laptop that doesn’t overheat is the Razer Blade 17, however the Razer Blade 15 and the MSI Raider gaming laptops seem to handle heat really well. Here is the full list of the best gaming laptops with best cooling systems. 

That said, device you choose you must still ensure the correct heat-reducing measures. Such as investing in suitable laptop cooling pads, not blocking the vents and always keeping the internals of the laptop computer clean of dust. Then you are less likely to experience overheating.

Razer Blade 15 Gaming Laptop (Best Overall)

The Razer Blade 15 is a high-performance gaming laptop known for its good thermal performance. Moreover, the Blade 15 is a vapour chamber cooling laptop, a system that can dissipate heat efficiently and keep the internal temperature low.

What’s more, the Razer Blade 15 gaming notebook is designed with an aluminium chassis that is solid, thin and compact, which helps to further reduce the overall thermal footprint. I can vouch for this laptops thermal quality as I have this exact model.

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In terms of performance, the Razer Blade 15 can handle all demanding AAA games and advanced applications such as Adobe without overheating. It features a powerful Intel Core i7 12900H processor and an NVidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card. (Same spec as my Razer Blade).

The 15-inch Razer Blade 15 comes with 16 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD. With extra room for 64GB of memory and 2TB of NVMe SSD storage. On top of the impressive specs sits a QHD screen. From my experience, this is an incredibly bright and colourful display.

Other features include a Full HD 1080p webcam. But no privacy shutter, which does surprise me considering the higher price. Furthermore, the Razer Chroma per-key RGB keyboard makes typing long-form content enjoyable. You can also sync it to any other Razer device you might have.

	Full Razer Blade 15 Specification
Brand	Razer
Processor	12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900H
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Graphics Card
Display	15.6″ 240Hz QHD, Anti-Glare, 300 nits 100% sRGB
Hard Drive	1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (Max 2TB)
Memory	16GB (Max 32 GB of RAM) DDR5 4800MHz
IO/Ports	1 x Type-C Thunderbolt 4, 3 x Type-A USB 3.2 gen2 UHS-II SD Card Reader, RJ45 – 2.5Gb ethernet
Operating System	Windows 11 Home (64-Bit)
Battery Size	80 Battery (Whr) – Two Year Warranty
Weight	4.59 pounds (2.08KG)
Build Material	CNC Milled Alumimum
Cooling Technology	Vapour Chamber Cooling System
Colour	Matt Black
Price Range	$2599

Contrary to what some users might say, the Razer Blade 15 handles heat well. I tested the Blade 15 running the AAA game title, Call of Duty Warzone with and without a cooling pad. The results below confirm this Razer gaming laptop does not overheat when gaming. 

However, one area that does get hot is the keyboard and palm rest. Due to the combination of the aluminium materials and how the vapour cooling system works. It pushes heat away from the CPU and GPU and up through the keyboard. Aluminium is a heat conductor, which attracts heat.

Apart from the higher price tag. The Razer Blade 15-inch gaming laptop computers are absolute gems. If you can afford one, trust me. It will be the best gaming laptop you can have.

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MSI Raider 15 Gaming Laptop (Best Heat Pipe System)

The MSI GE76 Raider gaming laptop is an excellent choice for gamers looking for a larger gaming laptop that doesn’t overheat. Even though it has a powerful processor, the Intel Core i9-12700H CPU clocks up to 4.7GHz and a budget-friendly NVidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card.

Moreover, this MSI GE76 gaming notebook also comes with a 2TB NVMe SSD storage drive and loads of memory (32GB of DDR5 RAM). It also features a next-level display. This model has a 17-inch QHD 240Hz screen that brings high refresh rates and anti-glare technology to your gaming.

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In terms of the cooling system, the MSI Raider uses a traditional heat sink cooling system with the new and improved Cooler Boost 5 technology. MSI has improved the system with sturdier copper heat pipes and larger mm fan blades. Much larger than their previous models.

	Full MSI Raider Specification
Brand	MSI
Processor	12th Generation Intel Core i9-12700H
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB VRAM
Display	17.3″ 240Hz QHD, Anti-Glare, 3ms DCI-P3 100%
Hard Drive	2TB NVMe SSD Gen4x4 (Max 4TB)
Memory	32 GB RAM (16G*2) DDR5 4800MHz
Ports	1 x Type-C Thunderbolt 4, 1 x Type-C USB 3.2 gen 2 1 x Type-A USB 3.2 gen2, 2 x Type-A USB 3.2 gen1
Operating System	Windows 11 (64 Bit)
Battery Size	99.9 Battery (Whr)
Weight – Build Material	6.39 pounds (2.9KG) – Aluminium
Cooling Technology	Cooler Boost 5 – Copper Heat Pipe System
Colour	Black
Price Range	$1750

This MSI Raider gaming laptop has had rave reviews. Content creators such as Jarod’s Tech and Notebookcheck consider it to be one of the most powerful gaming laptops released in the last few years and a dream device for gaming enthusiasts who want unlimited performance.

Razer Blade 17 Gaming Laptop (Best With Larger Screen)

The Razer Blade 17 gaming laptop is one of the coolest running gaming laptops. Mainly due to its larger chassis size, meaning there is more room inside for cooling. The Blade 17 uses the same vapor chamber cooling system as the Blade 15 and the Razer Blade 14-inch models.

It features an Intel Core i7 12th Generation CPU paired with an NVidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card means the gaming performance it offers will be impressive. There is also 32GB RAM and 1TB M.2 PCI-E 4 SSD with loads of room spare for adding even more storage and memory.

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This 17-inch Razer Blade has a Full HD display with a 360 Hz refresh rate. The perfect resolution choice for fast paced AAA games such as COD Warzone and Apex Legends. Another great feature worth a mention is the superior FHD 1080p Webcam it has. (Again, no privacy shutter)

Razer makes up for that with dual Thunderbolt 4 ports and multiple other USB options on the sides. And the UHS-II Card reader is known to be one of the fastest on record at transferring data.

	Full Blade 17 Specification
Brand	Razer
Processor	12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900H or Intel Core i9-12900K
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 16GB VRAM
Display	17.3″ 360Hz FHD, Anti-Glare, 300 nits 100% sRGB
Hard Drive	1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (Max 4TB)
Memory	32 GB of RAM (16G*2) DDR5 4800MHz
IO/Ports	2 x Type-C Thunderbolt 4, 3 x Type-A USB 3.2 gen2 UHS-II SD Card Reader, RJ45 – 2.5Gb ethernet
Operating System	Windows 11 Home (64-Bit)
Battery Size	82 Battery (Whr)
Weight	6.06 pounds (2.75KG)
Build Material	CNC Milled Alumimum
Cooling Technology	Vapour Chamber Cooling System
Colour	Matt Black
Price Range	$4500

Overall the Blade 17 is an excellent gaming laptop it is highly durable, reliable and has a solid alumimum build. Something I have never experienced with any other gaming laptop brand. Razer laptops are expensive. But if you can afford one, go for it, it will not disappoint.

Lenovo Legion 7 Gaming Laptop (Best Mid-Range)

The Lenovo Legion 5′ are excellent budget gaming laptops that looks and will perform really well. It has an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 4.4Ghz processor, the same 8 Core CPU I experienced in the HP Omen 15. So, I know, this laptop will give you plenty of computing power for most tasks.

The AMD CPU is paired with a budget-friendly NVidia GeForce RTX 3050 TI GPU. What’s more, the supplied 512GB SSD is enough storage for most casual users and the two M.2 slots allows you to add much more. RAM is similar with 8GB of DDR4 memory with room to add 32GB of RAM.

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The Lenovo Legion 5 has a Full HD screen with a 165 Hz refresh rate. This is what sets it apart from other budget notebooks at this price point and a good choice for gaming and everyday use.

As for the keyboard, the Legion 5 has 4-zone RGB lighting with highlighted WASD keys. Plus a number pad. While the cooling system features traditional copper heat pipes and dual fans. Even though it handles heat well, they are known to get a bit hot while gaming.

That said, the higher internal temperatures can be averted by investing in a laptop cooling pad and ensuring other heat-reducing measures. As this will prevent this laptop from getting too hot.

	Legion 5 Full Specification
Brand	Lenovo
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 8-Core processor
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB VRAM
Display	15.6″ 144Hz FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display
Hard Drive	512GB PCIe NVMe SSD (Max 1TB)
Memory	16 GB RAM (8G*2) DDR5 4800MHz
IO/Ports	Two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4), Four USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 E-Shutter button, RJ45 – 2.5Gb ethernet
Operating System	Windows 11 Home (64-Bit)
Battery Size	80 Battery (Whr)
Weight	5.29 pounds (2.39KG)
Build Material	Metal Frame Plastic Chassis
Cooling Technology	Legion CloudFront 3.0 Heat Pipe Cooling System
Colour	$1190

Overall, the Lenovo Legion 5 laptops are great options for budget-conscious gamers. They offer good performance and run relatively cool. The Legion 5 is a much better option than some of the budget laptops out there and should be considered if you don’t want to spend big. 

MSI Stealth 17-inch Gaming Laptop (Best Notebook)

The MSI Stealth GS77 is a powerful 17-inch gaming laptop. This configuration comes with a 17-inch UHD, with full DCI-P3 coverage and a 120Hz refresh rate. If you want more gaming prowess, opt for the MSI Stealth with the Full HD 360 Hz panel instead.

The Stealth GS77 laptop processing power is from the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900H processor neatly packed next to an equally powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti laptop graphics card. Both of which can handle any game title on the highest settings.

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You also get 32GB of RAM (DDR5 4800MHz) and a 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD. Both are easily upgradeable with a maximum of 64GB of DDR5 RAM and a massive 4TB of SSD storage space.

In addition to its powerful hardware, the Stealth GS77 has one Thunderbolt 4, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, an RJ45, an SD card reader and an HDMI 2.1 port. So if you want to connect multiple monitors, you can and will take care of all your gaming accessories.

	Full MSI Stealth Specification
Brand	MSI
Processor	12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900H
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or Ti 8GB VRAM (105W)
Display	17.3″ 120Hz UHD, (4k) Full DCI-P3 coverage
Hard Drive	2TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (Max 4TB)
Memory	32 GB of RAM (16G*2) DDR4 3200MHz (MAX 64GB)
IO/Ports	1 x Type-C USB Ports Thunderbolt 4 – 3 x Type-A USB 3.2 gen2 SD Express Card Reader – RJ45 – Killer 2.5Gb ethernet – HDMI 2.1
Keyboard	SteelSeries Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard
Operating System	Windows 11 Home (64-Bit)
Battery Size	99 Battery (Whr)
Weight	5.40 pounds (2.45KG)
Build Material	CNC Milled Metal Chassis
Cooling Technology	Traditional Heat Pipe Cooling System
Colour	Core Black
Price Range	$2799

The final thoughts on the MSI Stealth. If you want a slightly cheaper option to the Razer Blade 17 with the same powerful specs and advanced cooling system. Then this model from MSI must be considered. However, there is no MUX switch or Optimus support, and it is also heavier.

Apple MacBook Pro M1 (Best Non Gaming Laptop)

Apple computers are the pinnacle of mobile workstations that handle heat really well. The MacBook Pro features the new M2 chip that will deliver next-level performance in just about any task.

Underneath that solid slim exterior lies 8GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD storage drive. There is also an option with a 1TB SSD if you need more storage. And with its vibrant 16-inch Retina Display, you’ll always get the most immersive visuals that pop right off the screen.

Also, the MacBook Pro features a Touch Bar with Touch ID that makes navigation and control easy to master. For productivity, there’s nothing quite like typing on this tidy Apple keyboard.

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What’s more, this model also features a new and improved state-of-the-art FaceTime HD camera. This camera will allow you to connect with friends and family from anywhere in the world.

The design and performance of this Apple computer is something else. It will offer an unbelievable experience for professional and casual users and gamers.

The cooling system promises to not overheat. However, there have been reports of overheating issues with some MacBook Pro models, particularly those with older designs. 

	Full AppleMac Specification
Brand	APPLE
Processor	Apple M1 Pro 8-core Processor
GPU	12-core Graphics
Display	16.2″ Liquid Retina XDR Mini-LED Backlit Display
Hard Drive	512GB SSD (Max 8TB)
Memory	16GB Unified Memory (MAX 64GB)
IO/Ports	Thunderbolt 4, USB Type-C, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ45), Mini DisplayPort
Keyboard	Membrane Keyboard
Operating System	IOS
Battery Size	21 Hours Battery Life
Weight	4.70 pounds (2.10KG)
Build Material	100% Certified Recycled Aluminum
Cooling Technology	Heat Pipe And Fan Cooling System
Colour	Silver
Price Range	$2300 – $2589

Overall, the Apple MacBook Pro is not the best choice if you want a laptop solely for gaming. They still lag way behind Windows laptops in terms of gaming performance due to the lack of a dedicated GPU. It is a speedy device for everyday tasks, or professional use, and should be on your radar.

Acer Nitro 5 Gaming laptop (Best Budget Laptop)

The Acer Nitro lineup is no strangers to affordable gaming notebooks will good thermal performance and are excellent budget gaming laptops for beginners or casual gamers. 

This Acer Nitro 5 comes with a 12th Generation Intel Core i5 processor, and is paired with a budget-friendly NVidia GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GPU. To complement the budget processors, you also get 8GB or DDR4 RAM and a sizable 512GB SSD, again, is more than enough for casual gamers.

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The other great thing about Acer Nitro 5 is the ease of upgradability that anyone, given a little time, can easily master. So if you need more RAM, or storage it can be quickly achieved.

There is also an RGB backlit keyboard with highlighted WASD keys, which are ideal for gaming. All that is wrapped inside a 17.3-inch Full HD (180p) display with a fast 144Hz refresh rate. Which means you will enjoy high frame rates (FPS) in your fast paced games.

	Full Acer Nitro Specification
Brand	ACER
Processor	12th Generation Intel Core I5-12500H 4.5GHz
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB VRAM (80W)
Display	17.3″ 144Hz FHD, (1080p) IPS LED Display
Hard Drive	512GB NVMe SSD (Max 2TB)
Memory	8 GG DDR 4 3200MHz (MAX 32GB)
IO/Ports	1 x Type-C USB Ports 1 x Thunderbolt 4 – 3 x Type-A USB Ports – RJ45 – Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.0, Bluetooth 5.2
Keyboard	Per-Key RGB Backlight Keyboard
Operating System	Windows 11 Home (64-Bit)
Battery Size	90 Battery (Whr)
Weight	6.61 pounds (2.99KG)
Build Material	Metal Frame, Plastic Chassis
Cooling Technology	Traditional Heat Pipe & Cooling Fans System
Colour	Black
Price Range	$800

Overall, the Acer Nitro 5 is not the most powerful device. But for budget conscious gamers, this model will be a real treat. If you take good care of it and use a cooling pad, you will not experience overheating. The only downside is the plastic exterior and the fans can run loud.

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Conclusion

Gaming laptops overheating can be a huge issue and especially if you are running intense applications or playing graphic-heavy games that push your laptops to their limits. Therefore, it is essential to consider the best laptops that do not overheat.

Consider powerful gaming laptops like the Razer Blade 17 and 15 or the MSI Raider. And for more budget-friendly options, the Acer Nitro 5 or the Lenovo Legion 5 are hard to beat, as they offer reasonably good thermal performance at a lower price point.

Do not forget to keep the computer clean, and updated and also invest in a laptop cooler. Keeping on top of this will give you an added layer of protection. For more advice on how to get the most out of your gaming laptop. Please sign up for my newsletter so I can keep you informed.

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