I'm looking for a new laptop to do some gaming while primarily focusing on school work. What are you opinions about these two laptops? Is there a better alternative around the same price points? My budget is around $1300.

Sager: https://xoticpc.com/collections/sager-clevo-laptops/products/sager-np7859pq-clevo-nh58hpq

Msi: https://www.newegg.com/core-black-msi-gf-series-gf65-thin-10ue-071-gaming-entertainment/p/N82E16834155716?Description=3060 laptop&cm_re=3060_laptop-_-34-155-716-_-Product

• Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
  Around $1300 USD
• Are you open to refurbs/used?
  Yes
• How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
  Performance and quality
• How important is weight and thinness to you?
  I'm not too picky about weight and thickness.
• Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
  No preference
• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
  Mostly Dota2 and Apex.
  I am not using it for CAD or video editing.
• If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
  I want to be able to play Sword of Legends Online with high settings.
• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
  Reliable build quality is my requirement. I'd like this to last 5~ years or so.