Having the hardware required to run a game is half the equation. The other half is having a display that lets all of that graphical prowess shine. Laptop owners have a leg up in this sense, as the best gaming laptops come readily equipped with some pretty impressive displays.
The downside? You're typically limited to a much smaller screen. Even the largest of gaming laptops, like 2017's ludicrous Acer Predator 21 X (I mean, seriously. Look at this monstrosity), with its 21-inch curved screen, pales in comparison to a decently-sized standalone gaming monitor.
