Reddit mentions of GIGABYTE Aero 15X v8-BK4 15" Ultra Slim Gaming Laptop 144Hz IPS Anti-Glare FHD Display, i7-8750H, GeForce GTX 1070, 16G RAM, 512GB PCIE SSD, Metal Chassis, RGB Keys

You should definitely consider the Gigabyte Aero 15X as well (used - very good condition):

• 15.6" 5mm Thin Bezel FHD 144Hz Pantone X-Rite - 1920x1080 IPS anti-glare display LCD
  
• Intel Core i7-8750H (2.2GHz-4.1GHz)
  
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 GDDR5 8GB Max Q
  
• 16 GB DDR4 2666MHz Memory
  
• 512GB M.2 NVME PCIe SSD
  
  - 2 years global warranty
  
  From what I've heard, it has excellent build quality, The GTX 1070 MaxQ is ~106% faster than the GTX 1050ti. It has plenty of memory, fast storage and a Pantone X-Rite certified (color accuracy certification) 144Hz IPS display!
  
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BSXCCHK/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdo_t1_ozyACb65XEQP1

To keep portability in mind, I'd recommend either the MSI GS65 Stealth Thin or Gigabyte Aero 15W, both of which are thin and light gaming devices that will be able to run the games you listed. Both have the 6-core i7 processor and GTX 1060 graphics card. It will perform in the games you listed very well. Display is a 144Hz on both.

Since you're open to expanding to $2,200, you can get the upgraded models: the other MSI GS65 Stealth Thin and Gigabyte Aero 15X.

If you are open to other options, I would recommend this [Gigabyte Aero] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BSXCCHK/?tag=bkadamos_alltest-20) because it comes with everything you need, 8th generation, i7 hexa core CPU which is one of the best in the market and great for your usage, 16GB of ram for smooth multitasking, good SSD storage of 512GB for faster boot up and loading, 15.6 inch Full HD IPS 144Hz screen which is a must have for this price range, high build quality, long battery life, GeForce GTX 1070 GPU that should be able to handle games on medium to high settings with very good FPs, thunderbolt port, lightweight, RGB keyboard, and it’s within your budget.

If you really want a MacBook Pro, the only decent option is to get a 15" which is the only one with a discrete GPU. The basic model is $2,399 https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro?product=MPTR2LL/A&step=config# For the same price you can get a better Windows gaming laptop, something like https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-Aero-15X-v8-BK4-i7-8750H/dp/B07BSXCCHK/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1526634851&sr=1-2&keywords=gigabyte+aero+15x

Pretty much all of them are going to at least appear to have good build quality. The problem is good 'build quality' doesn't necessarily mean great longevity as unexpected parts, such as the hinge, can wear down and become damaged.

Gigabyte is a pretty solid manufacturer with their Aorus line and their Aero line (such as the new Aero 15x. But Gigabyte and Razer share the problem of poor customer support.

My best advice would just be to not over-spend. The concept of thin-and-light gaming laptops is still a very new reality (at least in high end laptops), so a lot of the build designs are fairly untested to consumers. I do know if you spend $2k on a laptop that fails after a year, you'll be a lot less upset than if you spend $5k on one that fails.

Since weight and size are important and I am assuming you might need a decent battery life, in that budget , I would say definitely go for this Aero 15x with the new and powerful 6 cores i7 processor and the GTX 1070 graphics card for gaming., It is very light weighted, has an excellent battery life and with it's performance power, it will complete all the tasks you have to do very well.

For programing at this price range I would advise you to check one of those laptops

laptop name | GIGABYTE Aero 15X v8-BK4 | PROSTAR Clevo P955ER | Acer Predator Helios 300 2018
--- |---- |---- |----
CPU | Hexa core 8th Gen I7-8750H | Hexa core 8th Gen I7-8750h | Hexa core 8th Gen I7-8750H
GPU | GTX 1070 Max Q | GTX 1070 Max Q | GTX 1060
Screen | 144Hz 15.6" Pantone X-Rite FHD IPS | 15.6" FHD 120Hz 3ms | 144Hz 15.6" FHD IPS
Ram | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB
SSD | 512 GB | 250 GB | 256 GB
HDD | 0 | 1 TB | 0
Weight | 4.62 Lbs. | 4.73 Lbs. | 5.5 Lbs.
Battery life | 7.5 Hrs. | 3 Hrs. | 3.5 Hrs.
Price | 2250~2350$ | 1550~1650$ | 1150~1250$
Pros | A great screen with 144hz perfect for photo and video editing and a nice game play . | A great screen with 120hz perfect for photo and video editing and a nice game play . | One of the best bang for the money in the market.
Pros | The GTX 1070 Max Q should be enough for CAD work and a great gaming exprince . | The GTX 1070 Max Q should be enough for CAD work and a great gaming exprince . | A great screen with 144hz perfect for photo and video editing and a nice game play .
Pros | Great battery life . | Very light . | The GTX 1060 should be enough for CAD work and good gaming exprince .

Did you have a look on theGigabyte Aero 14Wv7 I think it's great option for you as it comes with: -

CPU: i7-7700HQ

GPU: GeForce GTX 1060

RAM: 16 GB

Display: QHD 14 IPS screen with high color ranges.

Storage: 512 SSD,- HDD

Long battery life

It is a great choice because of its great heat management system and high build quality, along with its specifications makes it the best option for your usage and it is within your budget. If you could pump your budget a little the new Aero 15 X might be a good idea as it comes with the more powerful hexa core i7 processor.

Maybe Amazon is just out of stock...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BSXCCHK/ref=sxts_sxwds-puwylo_rv_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3534076942&pd_rd_wg=g0rCh&pf_rd_r=2WBRKHZ9QE2NCS0YNSXK&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B07141QMKD&pd_rd_w=6F3yw&pf_rd_i=aero%2B15&pd_rd_r=a92fbbfa-b09f-4298-94e9-ee111a5821cb&ie=UTF8&qid=1524011207&sr=1&th=1

Where did you get yours from?

Looks like it's available on Amazon for pre-order now.

https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-Aero-15X-v8-BK4-i7-8750H/dp/B07BSXCCHK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522852338&sr=8-1&keywords=aero+15x+v8

I was looking at that one and comparing it to this aero 15x and its a little cheaper and easier on the eyes (imo) but it has half the storage and I heard the aero15x screen is supposed to be better..

The aero 15x specs look really nice, then you check this and see all the fake reviews and gets an "F" score for review reliability:

https://www.fakespot.com/product/gigabyte-aero-15x-v8-bk4-15-ultra-slim-gaming-laptop-144hz-fhd-thin-bezel-x-rite-i7-8750h-geforce-gtx-1070-16g-ram-512gb-ssd-metal-chassis-rgb-keyboard

These 1 star reviews look legit:

https://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B07BSXCCHK/ref=acr_dpx_hist_1?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=one_star&showViewpoints=0

Buyer beware...

If anyone is looking for a gaming laptop, check out the Aero 15x, https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B07BSXCCHK/ref=dp_olp_used_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=used&m=A2L77EE7U53NWQ with the 20% off + tax it comes down to $1,619.09.

Thanks for the suggestion! Looks great, and I'll keep it in mind, though I might have to rule it out as I'm really picky about those arrow keys, plus I'm thinking to get RTX if I can manage it.

I'm also probably ruling the Aero out... there are a slew of 1-star Amazon reviews that would seem to suggest it won't last very long.

After agonizing over it all day, I've basically narrowed it down to the MSI Stealth G65 at this point. Seems like it should only draw 15W or so when web browsing, the hardware looks top notch, and the laptop's well received all around. My only gripe with it was the wide touchpad, which I might hit accidentally with my wrist, but I'm going to go back to the store and decide if it's something I can get used to. Among the reviews I've read was a positive one from somebody who uses it for programming, so that makes me feel a bit more confident.

can you please fill in the forum on the top post of this subreddit?

also check the aero 15 from gigabyte,they have so many options available that are within your budget,the msi g 75 stealth is a good option as well within this budget.

here is a link for potential models:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B07BSXCCHK

How would you rate those three:

https://www.amazon.com/Zephyrus-GM501GS-XS74-IPS-Type-i7-8750H-FireCuda/dp/B07BSKLV3K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-Aero-15X-v8-BK4-i7-8750H/dp/B07BSXCCHK/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BBJKCYG/ref=twister_B07BX2X6RH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Scar II is pretty decent. Another alternative will be the -> GigaByte Aero 15x.

It packs the latest hexacore processor, a GTX 1070, 16G RAM, 512GB M.2 NVME SSD and a 15.6" thin bezel 144Hz display which is actually pretty common for what you get at this price range. What stands out is the metal chassis build that does not scream gamer and the huge 94Wh battery. Best if you can try it at your local stores and see if it works for you. Good luck!

My research so far, sorted by price. No price means that the product is no longer available.

Price|URL|Review|Warranty|Mfg|Model|Dimensions|Battery|Display|sRGB|Adobe RGB|Brightness avg|CPU|RAM|GPU|SSD|HDD|Weight

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$1,278.88|https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA8X584G9617&ignorebbr=1|https://www.notebookcheck.net/Acer-Predator-Helios-300-7700HQ-GTX-1060-Full-HD-Laptop-Review.242962.0.html|1y|Acer|Predator Helios 300|1.14" x 17.01" x 11.42"|48Wh|15.6" Full HD|86%|56%|373|i7-8750H|2x8GB|GTX 1060 6GB|512GB PCI-E|n/a|6.34
$1,799.99|https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834316436|https://www.notebookcheck.net/Acer-Predator-Helios-500-GTX-1070-i7-8750H-Laptop-Review.308084.0.html|2y|Acer|Predator Helios 500|1.52" x 16.85" x 11.73"|72Wh|17.3" Full HD 144Hz|91%|59%|299|i7-8750H|2x8GB|GTX 1070 8GB|256GB PCI-E|1TB|8.33
N/A|N/A|https://www.notebookcheck.net/Acer-Predator-Helios-500-GTX-1070-i9-8950HK-Laptop-Review.328898.0.html|2y|Acer|Predator Helios 500|1.52" x 16.85" x 11.73"|74Wh|17.3" 4K|100%|88%|349|i9-8950HK|2x16GB|GTX 1070 8GB|512GB PCI-E|1TB|8.82
$1,299.00|https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834234950&ignorebbr=1|https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-GL703GE-Core-i7-8750H-GTX-1050-Ti-Laptop-Review.302218.0.html|1y|ASUS|ROG Strix GL703GM-NS73|0.94"x 16.22" x 10.77"|76Wh|15.6" Full HD 120Hz|100%|75%|312|i7-8750H|1x16GB|GTX 1060 6GB|128GB PCI-E|1TB|6.5
$1,727.91|https://www.amazon.com/UX550GE-XB71T-Zenbook-Laptop-i7-8750HK-GTX1050Ti/dp/B07CXX4XYY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1549329753&sr=1-1&keywords=UX580GE#customerReviews||1y|ASUS|ZenBook Pro 15 UX550GE|0.74" x 14.37" x 9.88"|71Wh|15.6" 4K|100%|88%|349|i7-8750H|1x16GB|GTX 1050Ti|512GB PCI-E|n/a|4.1
$2,299.99|https://store.asus.com/us/item/201901AM190000001||1y|ASUS|ZenBook Pro 15 UX580GE|0.74" x 14.37" x 9.88"|71Wh|15.6" 4K|100%|88%|349|i9-8950HK|1x16GB|GTX 1050Ti|512GB PCI-E|n/a|4.2
$1,488.99|https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/dell-laptops-and-notebooks/dell-g7-15-gaming/spd/g-series-15-7588-laptop/caig157w10pc2622p|||Dell|G7 15 Gaming|0.98" x 15.32" x 10.82"|56Wh|15.6" Full HD|56%|36%%|246|i7-8750H|2x8GB|GTX 1060 6GB Max-Q|256GB PCI-E|n/a|
$1,648.99|https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/pdr/xps-15-9570-laptop/cax15w10p1c1647?selectionState=eyJPQyI6ImNheDE1dzEwcDFjMTY0NyIsIk1vZHMiOlt7IklkIjoyOSwiT3B0cyI6W3siSWQiOiJHMEJRNUFJIn1dfV19&cartItemId=||3y|Dell|XPS 15 9570|0.67" x 14.06" x 9.25"|97Wh|15.6" Full HD|96%|62%|378|i7-8750H|2x8GB|GTX 1050Ti 4GB|256GB PCI-E|n/a|4.44
$1,820.00|https://www.amazon.com/Alienware-AW17R5-i7-8750H-Graphics-Windows/dp/B07CWHWYPK#customerReviews|https://www.notebookcheck.net/Alienware-17-R5-i7-8750H-GTX-1070-QHD-Laptop-Review.329084.0.html|1y|Dell|Alienware 17 R5|1.18" x 16.69" x 13.07"|99wh|17,3" QHD|86%|56%|367|i7-8750H|2x8GB|GTX 1070 8GB|256GB PCI-E|1TB|9.74
$2,270.45|https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/dell-laptops-and-notebooks/precision-5530/spd/precision-15-5530-laptop/xctop5530hwus|https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-Precision-5530-Xeon-E-2176M-Quadro-P2000-Workstation-Review.324572.0.html|3y|Dell|Precision 5530|0.66" x 14.06" x 9.26"|97Wh|15.6" 4K|98%|69%|440|i7-8850H|1x8GB|Quadro P2000 4GB|256GB PCI-E|n/a|4.37
$2,440.29|https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/workstations-isv-certified-dell/precision-7530/spd/precision-15-7530-laptop/s003p753015us|https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-Precision-7530-i9-8950HK-Quadro-P3200-Workstation-Review.346631.0.html|3y|Dell|Precision 7530|1.18" x 14.8" x 9.89"|97Wh|15.6" 4K|100%|84%|294|i7-8850H|1x8GB|Quadro P3200 6GB|512GB PCI-E||
$2,509.99|https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/cty/pdp/spd/alienware-m15-laptop|https://www.notebookcheck.net/Alienware-m15-i7-8750H-GTX-1070-Max-Q-Laptop-Review.374921.0.html|3y|Dell|Alienware m15|0.70" x 14.30" x 10.80"|90Wh|15.6" Full HD|89%|58%|346|i7-8750H|2x8GB|GTX 1060 6GB|512GB PCI-E|n/a|4.78
$2,598.99|https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/xps-15/spd/xps-15-9570-laptop|https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-15-9570-i7-UHD-GTX-1050-Ti-Max-Q-Laptop-Review.332758.0.html|3y|Dell|XPS 15 9570|0.67" x 14.06" x 9.25"|97Wh|15.6" 4K|99%|71%|356|i7-8750H|2x16GB|GTX 1050Ti Max-Q|1TB PCI-E|n/a|4.44
$2,640.48|https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/dell-laptops-and-notebooks/precision-5530/spd/precision-15-5530-laptop/xctop5530hwus|https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-Precision-5530-Xeon-E-2176M-Quadro-P2000-Workstation-Review.324572.0.html|3y|Dell|Precision 5530|0.66" x 14.06" x 9.26"|97Wh|15.6" 4K|98%|69%|440|i7-8850H|1x16GB|Quadro P2000 4GB|512GB PCI-E|n/a|4.37
$2,679.99|https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-alienware-m17/spd/alienware-m17-laptop/ANorn7ch001h|https://www.notebookcheck.net/Alienware-17-R5-i7-8750H-GTX-1070-QHD-Laptop-Review.329084.0.html|3y|Dell|Alienware m17|0.72" x 16.1" x 11.52"|90Wh|17.3" QHD|86%|56%|367|i7-8750H|2x8GB|RTX 2060 6GB|256GB PCI-E|n/a|5.79
$2,829.99|https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/new-alienware-m17/spd/alienware-m17-laptop/ANorn7ch002h|https://www.notebookcheck.net/Alienware-17-R5-i7-8750H-GTX-1070-QHD-Laptop-Review.329084.0.html|3y|Dell|Alienware m17|0.72" x 16.1" x 11.52"|90Wh|17.3" QHD|86%|56%|367|i7-8750H|2x8GB|RTX 2060 6GB|512GB PCI-E|n/a|5.79
$3,099.99|https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/cty/pdp/spd/alienware-17-area51m-laptop?appliedRefinements=401||3y|Dell|Alienware Area-51M|1.29" x 16.1" x 15.85"|90Wh|17.3" Full HD 144Hz||||i7-8700H|2x8GB|RTX 2070 8GB|512GB PCI-E|n/a|9.7
$2,199.00|https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BSXCCHK/ref=sr_ob_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1549331371&sr=1-1&th=1|https://www.notebookcheck.net/Gigabyte-Aero-15X-v8-i7-8750H-GTX-1070-Max-Q-Full-HD-Laptop-Review.296594.0.html|2y|Gigabyte|AERO 15X v8|0.78" x 14.00" x 9.80"|94Wh|15.6" Full HD 144Hz w/ 4.9mm bezel|94%|60%|300|i7-8750H|1x16GB|GTX 1070 Max-Q 8GB|512GB PCI-E|n/a|4.62
N/A|N/A|https://www.notebookcheck.net/Aorus-X5-v8-i7-8850H-GTX-1070-Full-HD-Laptop-Review.305300.0.html||Gigabyte|Aorus X5 v8|0.91" x 15.35" x 10.7"|92Wh|15.6" Full HD 144Hz|93%|61%|259|i7-8850H|2x8GB|GTX 1070 8GB|512GB nVME|1TB|5.84
$1,606.31|https://store.hp.com/us/en/mdp/business-solutions/zbook-15u-mobile-workstation?jumpid=cp_r11400_us/en/ips/business_laptops/workstation/buynowZ15uG3#!vao%20||1y|HP|ZBook 15u G5|0.72" x 14.6" x 9.91"|56Wh|15.6" Full HD||||i5-8350U|1x8GB|Radeon Pro WX3100 2GB|256GB PCI-E||
$1,799.99|https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/omen-by-hp-17-an188nr?jumpid=ma_omen-gaming_product-tile_laptops_9_4na35ua_omen-by-hp---17-an18||1y|HP|OMEN 17-an188nr|1.3" x 16.65" x 11.97"|86Wh|17.3" 4K|||285|i7-8750H|2x16GB|GTX 1070 8GB|256GB PCI-E|2TB|8.33
$2,199.00|https://www.amazon.com/HP-EB1050G1-i78550H-512G-15-6/dp/B07DTY2DH1/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549326949&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=lenovo+elitebook+1050|https://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-EliteBook-1050-G1-i7-8750H-4K-GTX-1050-Max-Q-Laptop-Review.333328.0.html|1y|HP|EliteBook 1050 G1|0.74" x 14.17" x 10"|96Wh|15.6" Full HD|89%|58%|382|i7-8850H|2x8GB|GTX 1050Ti|512GB nVME|n/a|4.54
$2,319.99|https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/omen-x-by-hp-17-ap051nr|https://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-Omen-X-17-7820HK-GTX-1080-120-Hz-FHD-Laptop-Review.280650.0.html|1y|HP|OMEN X 17-ap051nr|1.43" x 16.73" x 12.88"|99Wh|17.3" Full HD 120Hz|88%|57%|332|i7-7700HQ|2x16GB|GTX 1080 8GB|512GB PCI-E|1TB|10.73
$2,422.70|https://www.amazon.com/HP-EB1050G1-i78550H-512G-15-6/dp/B07DTY2DH1/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549326949&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=lenovo+elitebook+1050|https://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-EliteBook-1050-G1-3TN97AV.389346.0.html|3y|HP|EliteBook 1050 G1|0.74" x 14.17" x 10"|96Wh|15.6" 4K|94%|61%|389|i7-8750H|1x8GB|GTX 1050 Max-Q|512GB PCI-E|n/a|4.54
$2,549.00|https://store.hp.com/us/en/mdp/laptops/zbook-17-mobile-workstation-352508--1#!&tab=features|||HP|ZBook 17 G5|1.3" x 16.4" x 11.3"|96Wh|17.3" Full HD||||i7-8850H|1x16GB|Quadro P3200 6GB|512GB PCI-E|n/a|
$1,358.64|https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/legion-laptops/legion-y-series/Lenovo-Legion-Y530-15ICH/p/88GMY501020|https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-Legion-Y530-i7-8750H-GTX1060-Laptop-Review.379946.0.html||Lenovo|Legion Y530|0.94" x 14.37" x 10.24"|52Wh|15.6" Full HD 144Hz|93%|59%|284|i7-8750H|2x8GB|GTX 1060 6GB|256GB PCI-E|1TB|5.07
$2,570.35|https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpad-x/ThinkPad-X1-Extreme/p/22TP2TXX1E1||3y|Lenovo|ThinkPad X1 Extreme|0.74" x 14.24" x 9.67"|80Wh|15.6" 4K|100%|89%|380|i7-8750H|2x8GB|GTX 1050Ti Max-Q|512GB nVME|n/a|4.06
$2,766.97|https://www.amazon.com/LENOVO-TOPSELLER-THINKSTATION-Thinkpad-I7-8850H/dp/B07HGBJN3Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549332129&sr=8-1&keywords=20MB001PUS||3y|Lenovo|ThinkPad P72|1.35" x 16.38" x 11.06"|99Wh|17.3" 4K|100%|77%|337|i7-8850H|1x16GB|Quadro P3200 6GB|512GB PCI-E|n/a|7.76
$1,349.00|https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834154900&ignorebbr=1|||MSI|GP63 Leopard-428|1.16" x 15.07" x 10.23"|51Wh|15.6" Full HD 120Hz|100%|86%|340|i7-8750H|2x8GB|GTX 1070 8GB|128GB SATA|1TB|4.8
$1,899.00|https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GT63047-TITAN-047-Extreme-i7-8750H/dp/B07BNX4SPP/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1549330475&sr=1-2&keywords=msi+gt75+titan#customerReviews||1y|MSI|GT63 Titan 047|1.6" x 15.3" x 10.5"|75Wh|17.3" Full HD 120Hz|100%|76%|275|i7-8750H|1x16GB|GTX 1070 8GB|256GB nVME|1TB|6.48
$2,049.00|https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=2WC-000C-000V8&Tpk=GE73%208RF|https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GE73-8RF-Raider-RGB-i7-8750H-GTX-1070-Full-HD-Laptop-Review.309006.0.html|1y|MSI|GE73 8RF|1.18" x 16.5" x 11.3"|51Wh|17.3" Full HD 120Hz|100%|76%|272|i7-8750H|2x8GB|GTX 1070 8GB|256GB SATA|1TB|6.5

Its no doubt a pricey product, but you are getting something so great.

Check out this one too ( https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-Anti-Glare-Display-i7-8750H-GeForce/dp/B07BSXCCHK?th=1 )

I have just found it, it looks great and its 1700$ with the discount.

But I'm really really confused about what should I get.... god there are lots of great products out there.

Hello! Guess you could be interested in the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531

• 15.6” 144Hz Display
  
• Intel i7-8750H CPU
  
• GeForce GTX 1070 MAX-Q
  
• 16GB DDR4
  
• 512GB NVMe SSD
  
  Though if you are left handed the trackpad placement might be quite uncomfortable. This laptop has especially excellent thermals (which is why they moved the keybaord to the bottom, which feels more like a traditionnal desktop one due to placement).
  
  Another choice with excellent battery life would be the Gigabyte Aero 15

If you are talking about this version of GIGABYTE Aero 15X, yes its good choice, and you can connect another 4K display via HDMI.

It's up on Amazon now.

>Though the GS65 does come with W10 Pro, vs Home for the Aero.

https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-Aero-15X-v8-BK4-i7-8750H/dp/B07BSXCCHK

I am not sure which one it comes with, on the top line specs it says wndows 10 home, but the on the full specs it says windows 10 Pro.

https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-Aero-15X-v8-BK4-i7-8750H/dp/B07BSXCCHK/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1524189291&sr=1-5&keywords=8750H&dpID=41mttozPtPL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

8 in stock on amazon