Which Budget Gaming Laptop has the Most Bang for your Buck?

Everyone loves to throw down with a great video game! What’s even better is getting to game on the go. What’s the best is saving money on a budget gaming laptop! Today we’re looking at the best gaming laptops that won’t break the bank.

Lenovo Legion Y530

Lenovo’s laptops are generally well-built, sturdy computers that don’t disappoint. Starting at $750 for a configuration that sports GTX 1050 graphics, or $840 for 1050Ti, it’s a solid price. If you just need a simple, sturdy laptop to play games on, this one is a solid pick. It’s got a minimalist design, a back-lit keyboard and a good display. This is an all-around solid pick and you can’t go wrong with Lenovo.

Asus TUF Gaming FX504GD

Asus is renowned for their balance of performance and price, and this one doesn’t disappoint. This laptop sports a comfortable, durable keyboard that’s great for gaming and will last for millions of keystrokes. In our opinion, the best configuration of this one is the $899 one with a 1050Ti GPU, a six cored i7 processor and a great display. It also boasts an edgy, industrial design that screams “awesome gaming laptop.”

Acer Nitro 5

The Acer Nitro 5 is a great budget gaming laptop for those who want a ton of performance on a small budget. For $650, you get GTX 1050 graphics, which is a really great deal, dollar-for-dollar. For a sight more, at $730, you get 1050Ti, which is also a great deal and can even put out images on par with most gaming desktop rigs. If you want a really solid balance of power and cost, this is it. The Nitro 5 is a bit lacking in some other areas, and it could be considered a slightly cumbersome machine. That said, it’s still an amazing value for the power under the hood.

Best Overall Budget Gaming Laptop: Dell Inspiron 15 7000/G5 15

If you’re really looking to make your money stretch, the durable and reliably Dell Inspiron 15 is right for you. There are a number of various models available in this range, and configuration for any budget and gaming taste exist. If you’re trying to keep the budget low, the G3 15 Gaming configuration comes in under $700 and has GTX 1050 graphics under the hood. Alternatively, if you want a more high-end experience, the GTX 1060 Max Q enabled rig runs for $999. All that power, and it still comes in under $1000! Not bad, huh?