Gaming laptops are a tricky balance. To get the best laptop for games, you need four things: a fast CPU, plenty of RAM, a graphics processor, and enough fast storage to contain the ever-increasing bulk of the games themselves.
And it’s getting all four things in a reasonably priced package that’s the problem. In order to get a bargain, you generally end up having to skimp on at least one, which is sub-optimal. Knowing what you can safely leave out, and still get a satisfying gaming experience, is the kind of knowledge you came here for.