There's a wide gap between a budget and mid-range gaming laptop, but it's not always cut and dry in terms of overall quality. The performance may be a consistent increase, but there are so many other factors to consider.
In my recent Dell G16 (7630) review, I praised the budget gaming laptop for its premium-like qualities. In fact, it featured qualities that outpace many $2K+ gaming rigs, which is why it's arguably the best cheap gaming laptop. How does that compare to the company's premium brand, Alienware? Specifically, the Alienware m16 R2, which just barely falls within the mid-range category (sub-$2K).
