If you are working on a budget, I find laptop gaming makes sense than buying a gaming console like the PlayStation and Xbox among others. Why? Because with a laptop you can game, and when you are not gaming you can use it for work, school, and watch your movies. With a gaming console, you can either just play games, or get some ‘infotainment’ going on. There is very little you can do with it on the work-front.
Of course, ideally, you should have both a gaming console rig, and a laptop dedicated for work. However, it that’s not an option, you can go for a gaming laptop, which also doubles up as a work laptop. But what if you are still on a tight budget; these gaming laptop can be quite costly with some going for as much as $3,000.
In this article, we are going to feature a list of gaming laptops you can get with a budget of about $1,000. I assume fiscally conscious folks might not be too willing to part with upwards of $1,500 on a gaming device. Not when you can get a decent gaming rig for about $1,000 and yet (graphically) powerful enough play titles like Destiny 2 and Wolfenstein II.
HP Omen 15 – $999
The latest HP Omen 15 comes with a new design. It has an eye-catching chassis, responsive and clicky keyboard, and an easy-to-remove panel for upgrade of RAM, hard-disk drive, and a solid-state drive. It also comes with a vibrant bright display and loudspeakers. In a nutshell, the notebook (that’s quite capable for decent video gaming) comes with a:
CPU >> 2.8GHz Intel Core i7-7700HQ CPU
GPU >> AMD Radeon RX 550 with 2GB VRAM
RAM >> 8GB/1TB 7,200-rpm HDD
Display Size/Resolutions >> 15.6-inch with 1920×1080
Origin Eon15-S $999
At 5.2 pounds, this 15-inched laptop is fairly portable and comes with a good performance in overall. It comes packed with the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics. The laptop has also been praised for decent battery life, and it surprisingly stays cool when you’re fragging. It comes with the following specs:
CPU >> 2.5GHz Intel Core i5-7300 HQ
GPU >> Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB VRAM
Ram >>> 8GB
Storage >> 256GB M.2 PCIe SSS with 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive
Display >> 15.6-inch with a 1920×1080 resolution
Lenovo Legion Y520 $817.90
The Legion Y520 comes with Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti GPU. Third party reviewers have praised the laptop for its high frame rates and
Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Laptop $849.99
This laptop is known for impressive battery life. The laptop comes with 7th Generation Intel Core i5 chip and the Nvidia GTX 1060 (Max-Q) GPU. This laptop is among the few gaming laptops that are under $1,000 that is truly VR-Ready. Its features in a nutshell, include:
CPU >> 2.5GHz Intel Core i5-7300HQ
GPU >> Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (Max-Q) 6GB VRAM
RAM >> 8GB
Storage >> 256GB SSD
Display/Resolution >> 15.6-inch and 1920×1080 resolution
Asus TUF Gaming FX504 $699
Third party reviewers claim it is quite hard to find a decent gaming rig that starts at $699. For that price, the Asus TUF Gaming FX504 comes with 8th Gen Core i5 CPU and Nvidia GTX 1050 GPU. This laptop can play just about any game on low or medium settings. It comes with the following specs:
CPU >> 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-8300H
GPU >> Nvidia GTX 1050 with 2GB VRAM
RAM >> 16GB
Storage >> 1TB 5400 rpm hard drive
Display size and resolution >> 15.6-inch and 1920×1080
Acer Nitro 5 Spin $973.79
With good battery life, solid multitasking power, and comfortable keyboard, the Acer Nitro 5 Spin comes with incredible versatility due to its convertible design. Under the hood, it comes with the following specs:
CPU >> 1.8GHz Intel Core i7-8550U
GPU >> Nvidia GTX 1050 with 2GB VRAM
RAM >> 8GB
Storage >> 256GB SSD combined with 1TB 5400 rpm hard drive
Display >> 15.6-inch and 1920×1080 resolution