Whether an HP gaming laptop is better than an HP gaming desktop PC depends on what you prioritize. As with all gaming laptops, the advantage of the versatility a laptop brings to working and gaming on the move compared to a bulky desktop does come with its downsides. The maximum performance you will get in games (in FPS terms) just will not compare to a desktop PC, even if it ostensibly has the same specs. This is because laptop CPUs and GPUs are underpowered compared to their desktop counterparts, as a result of the cooling and voltage restrictions imposed by the smaller laptop chassis. On top of this, you will pay substantially more for the same specs in a gaming laptop than you will in a desktop. HP PC builds offer good value affordable options if your priority is FPS performance per $ spent over portability.