TechComputers & PCsLaptopsGaming laptops that actually last? Nvidia’s new cards promise a lotThe GeForce RTX 50 series is hereWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechComputers & PCsLaptopsGaming laptops that actually last? Nvidia’s new cards promise a lotThe GeForce RTX 50 series is hereWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The GeForce RTX 50 series is here
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Nvidia)
(Image credit: Nvidia)
Anyone who’s owned or tested out a gaming laptop in recent years (or, frankly, ever) will have had a similar experience at some point – you mostly use your machine plugged in, but occasionally you remember that it’s technically portable and try to have a gaming session relying on battery power.
Half an hour later you’re on power saver mode with single digits left on your battery counter, scrambling to plug it back in. Poor portable battery life has been a bugbear for ages, but Nvidia’s latest lineup of GeForce RTX graphics cards might be making a big change on this front.
The big headline from Nvidia’s lengthy presentation andblog post, although it’s not exactly been given top billing, is that some new tech and better efficiency means huge gains in battery life, of around 40% compared to the 40 series. Normally these improvements come in much lower than that, but getting nearly another half of your battery life while playing is pretty massive.
On the desktop side, we know that the most affordable new card, the RTX 5070, will come in at just $549 (with international pricing still TBC), which is making waves. For laptops things are a little less clear, since each laptop-maker is the one that will set the overall price – but the direction of travel appears to be toward more affordable options.
Basically, later in 2025 might be a really terrific time to buy a new gaming laptop, with slim and powerful options fresh on the market and the hottest tech under their hoods. If you’re building a new gaming PC, the 5070 might be a no-brainer if you can get your hands on one but don’t discount the new wave of laptops that’s about to hit.
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