Bring your gaming to a new level in the new year with a top-of-the-line portable at a deep discount, including major brands like Alienware, MSI, and Asus.

But with the RTX 50-series officially announced, a load of new and updated gaming laptops were announced at CES this year, and having checked them out myself in person, these are the five that really caught my attention.

For those in the market for a high-performance gaming laptop, the Alienware x16 R2 presents a compelling option, currently available with a savings of $400. This laptop is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9