For many of us, the ultimate gaming laptop is one that balances portability, longevity, and performance. We want a laptop you can use for most of the day on the go without worrying about the battery giving out, that won't break your back as you lug it around, but which still has enough power for a gaming session in the evening. The MSI Raider A18 HX A9W is not that. This chungus of a machine is easily one of the best gaming laptop options around, not because it delivers on portability or battery life, but because it's mega-powerful. In fact, it's so power-oriented that MSI has even equipped it with a desktop-class CPU, rather than a laptop chip compromised by power-saving trickery. The result is impressive - especially thanks to its 120Hz, 4K miniLED screen - but good luck carrying this laptop around. [site_jumplinks]Read the full story on PCGamesN: MSI Raider A18 HX A9W review - peak gaming laptop performance