top 5 budget gaming laptop in 2025

1.MSI Titan 18 HX

Specifications:
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Display: 18-inch, 3840 x 2400, 16:10, Mini LED, 120 Hz
Weight: 7.93 pounds (3.6 kg)
Reasons to buy:
+Exceptional performance
+Superb Mini LED screen
+Cherry MX mechanical keyboard
+Impressive build quality
+Thunderbolt 5 ports
+Triple SSDs, including one Gen5
Reasons to avoid:
-Shockingly expensive
-Loud fans
-Brief battery life
-Finicky touchpad
-Average speakers

2.Dell G16

Specifications:
CPU: Intel Core i7-13650HX
GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060
Display: 16-inch, 2560 x 1600, 165 Hz, 240 Hz
Weight: 6.3 pounds (2.87 kg)
Reasons to buy:
+Strong gaming performance across the board
+16-inch QHD+ display with 240 Hz refresh rate
+Excellent Cherry MX mechanical keyboard
Reasons to avoid:
-Subpar 720p webcam
-A bit heavier than I’d like
-Chassis gets warm while gaming

3.MSI Katana 15

Specifications:
CPU: Intel Core i7-13620H
GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050
Display: 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080, 144 Hz
Weight: 5.51 pounds / 2.5 kg
Reasons to buy:
+Strong 1080p gaming performance
+Good speakers
+Excellent value
Reasons to avoid:
-Short battery life
-Washed-out display

4.Gigabyte Aorus 16X

Specifications:
CPU: Intel Core i7-14650HX
GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
Display: 16-inch, 2560 x 1600, 16:10, IPS, 165 Hz, Advanced Optimus
Weight: 5.07 pounds (2.3 kg)
Reasons to buy:
+Well-priced
+Vibrant screen
+Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7. IR webcam
+Supports two storage drives
Reasons to avoid:
–Mediocre battery life
-Unintuitive software

5.Asus TUF Gaming A14

Specifications:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060
Display: 14-inch, 2560 x 1600, 165Hz, IPS-level
Weight: 3.22 pounds (1.35 kg)
Reasons to buy:
+Barely bigger or heavier than an ultrabook
+Great battery life
+Understated design
Reasons to avoid:
-Disappointing speakers

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