Gaming is one of the most hardware-intensive tasks out there and you generally don’t get a good gaming laptop around Rs50,000. Still, as technology has advanced a laptop that will handle gaming well is closer now than ever before without your budget needing to be broken. We take a look at some truly standout options available for less than ₹50,000 in India and what you should keep in mind before pulling the trigger.
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So here are some key features to look for in a gaming laptop under ₹50,000.
But before we get to the exact models, let’s make sure you know what features are most important when it comes to gaming on a TV.
- Processor (CPU): A good CPU is essential for gaming. Try to get those laptops which come with the processor at least Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 series.
- Graphics Card (GPU): You will not get Nvidia RTX range high-end GPUs at this price level but integrated GPUs like AMD Vega or Nvidia MX series are good enough for casual to medium gaming.
- RAM: 8GB at least for modern games it should go without saying.
- Storage: For quicker load times, 512GB SSD is better but this range also offer laptops with HDD or with a combination of SDD and HDD.
- Display: For gaming, get a full HD (1080p) display Make sure to get a laptop that comes with a refresh rate of 60Hz or more.
Here, we will delve down into the best gaming laptops that you can grab for under ₹50,000.
HP 15s (AMD Ryzen 5 5500U)
Key Specs:
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
- GPU: Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics
- RAM: 8GB DDR4 (expandable)
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Screen: 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080)
- Battery Life: Up to 7 hours
Why It’s Great:
The HP 15s is a strong candidate at this price point as the Ryzen 5 5500U and integrated Radeon Vega graphics keep things chugging along just fine. It has no discrete GPU onboard, though the integrated graphics unit can still run casual gaming or less demanding games like Valorant and CS:GO at lower to medium settings. It is also a speedy booby trap as it has 512GB SSD.
2. Acer Aspire 7 (AMD Ryzen 5)
Key Specs:
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 (4GB)
- RAM: 8GB DDR4
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Screen: 15.6″ Full HD (1920 x 1080)
- GPU: HD Graphics 620
- CPU: Intel Core i7-8550U,
- Battery Life: Up to 8 hours
Why It’s Great:
The Acer Aspire 7 one of the very few gaming laptops in this book which features a dedicated GPU (GTX 1650), and therefore, it improves gaming performance compared to integrated graphics by leaps and bounds. It help you to play games like GTA V, Fortnite and PUBG at medium- high settings. Cost-effective: It is sleek, has a back-lit keyboard and offers considerable battery life.
3. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (Intel Core i5 12th Gen)
Key Specs:
- CPU: Intel Core i5 12th Gen
- GPU: Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- RAM: 8GB DDR4 (expandable)
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Screen: 15.6 inches Full HD (1920×1080)
- Battery Life: Up to 6 hours
Why It’s Great:
It is powered by the Intel Core i5 12th Gen processor and Iris Xe Graphics which also offers similar performance in gaming and multitasking. It’s packing Iris Xe integrated graphics, so you can occasionally game on it (lighter games like DOTA 2, FIFA and Overwatch at medium to low settings). Slim and Light Weight So You Can Carry It Everywhere and Casual Gameplay on the Go.
4. Dell Inspiron 3520 (11th Gen Intel Core i3)
Key Specs:
- Processor: Intel Core i3 11th Gen
- GPU: Intel UHD Graphics
- RAM: 8GB DDR4
- Storage: 1TB HDD
- Screen: 15.6 Full HD (1920 x 1080)
- Battery Life: Up to 6 hours
Why It’s Great:
Dell Inspiron 3501 With an excellent budget price accompanied by decent performance, the Dell Inspiron 3501 is perfect for anyone simply looking for something low-cost and reliable. Its Core i3 11th Gen processor and Intel UHD Graphics mean it is never going to be a gaming powerhouse but for foundations, web browsing and more basic office applications, performance is good. Ideal for casual gamers who will play indie or low-spec games.
5. Asus VivoBook 15 (AMD Ryzen 5 4500U)
Key Specs:
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
- Graphics: Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics (30 fps)
- RAM: 8GB DDR4
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Display; 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080)
- Battery Life: Up to 7 hours
Why It’s Great:
Asus VivoBook 15 Another good option in the list is the Asus VivoBook 15, which offers you with Ryzen 5 4500U processor and Radeon Integrated Graphics. Some of the other characters provide good multi-core endowment and are similar for gaming as well as productivity round. I would not recommend buying this for a desktop that you plan on gaming with. It will struggle to play AAA games on high settings but it should be able to run something like rocket league or apex legends on some lower settings. Its lightweight unibody design with razor thin bezels makes it an attractive laptop for students and professionals.
Conclusion
Obviously in this price range you are going to have to compromise somewhere, but there are still plenty of good value models. Acer Aspire 7 Competes with the best overall performance for an entry-level gaming laptop that offers Nvidia GTX 1650 in a great price. On the other hand, if you want a mix of gaming and everyday usage, then the HP 15s or Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are also good options with strong CPUs and integrated graphics.
