Maingear ML-17 launches with high-end specs for unchecked gaming performance

Maingear has launched the successor of the ML-16, the ML-17. Unlike the predecessor, the new gaming laptop is all about high-end performance. It packs the Intel Core i9 14900HX, a top-end CPU from the Raptor Lake lineup that comes with 24 cores and 32 threads.

This performance-focused CPU is paired with the Nvidia RTX 4090, another high-end option for laptops. The device equips an advanced cooling setup to ensure stable performance out of this powerful hardware. It features nine heat pipes, two fans, and four vents. But it's not just the CPU and the GPU that makes the Maingear ML-17 stand as a good choice for top-end gaming. The other specs are performance-focused too.

For example, the gaming laptop can be equipped with up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM running at 4800 MT/s. You can also populate the three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with 4 TB SSDs. Another big highlight of the Maingear ML-17 is that it features Thunderbolt 5 ports, which offer up to 80 Gbps of two-way bandwidth.

As for the screen, the ML-17 gaming laptop has a 17.3-inch screen with a 240 Hz refresh rate, G-Sync, and QHD resolution. For wireless connectivity, there are Bluetooth 5.4 and WiFi 7, both of which are the latest standards. Other highlights include a 99 Wh battery, 330W fast charging, optimized built-ion speakers with SoundBlaster Studio Pro, and a sleek yet durable metal build.

Given the high-end nature of the specs, the Maingear ML-17 is on the pricier end, with the starting price at $3,899. The company also lets you customize the specs, allowing you to fine-tune most of the aspects. But if you don't want to spend that much for a decent-performing gaming laptop, check out the RTX 4070-powered Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (curr. $1,399.99 on Best Buy)