Gaming laptops in 2025 give excellent value: high-refresh 1080p screens, DDR5 or fast DDR4 RAM options, and RTX-class GPUs that can handle competitive titles at 1080p easily. Below I compare three popular choices in roughly the same mid/high price bucket so you can pick the best fit for esports and AAA gaming alike: Lenovo LOQ, Acer Aspire 7, and HP Victus (15.6″ FHD 144Hz IPS).
Quick verdict
Best value for competitive gamers (balanced build): Acer Aspire 7 — good CPU + GPU combos at competitive prices. Acer Store+1
Best-looking, well-cooled midrange option: Lenovo LOQ — strong lineup across several configs (from affordable to high-end). Lenovo+1
Best mainstream gaming laptop with solid brand support: HP Victus 15 — stable specs (144 Hz IPS panel + RTX 3050 options) and frequent deals. HP+1
LENAVO LOQ
Key Specs (typical/configurable model)
Processor: Intel 12th Gen Core i5-12450HX (P-cores up to ~4.40 GHz) Lenovo+1
*Also other SKUs: Intel 13th-Gen/i7 etc. Lenovo+1Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX series (for example RTX 3050/4050 in many SKUs) The Times of India+1
Display: 15.6″ (39.6 cm) Full HD (1920×1080) IPS, 144 Hz refresh rate in many models. Amazon+1
Some higher models offer 165 Hz or even WQHD display options. Gizbot+1Memory (RAM): Typical 16 GB (or higher) DDR5 in many SKUs; upgradeable. Lenovo+1
Storage: Example: 512 GB SSD (NVMe) in many Indian listings. Amazon+1
Additional display/features: 100% sRGB (in some SKUs) for colour accuracy. Amazon+1
Weight/Chassis etc: ~2.4 kg (for 15.6″ models) in many listings. Amazon+1
Price example in India: Starting around ₹62,490 (for entry config) on Lenovo India. Lenovo
Upgradability: Likely dual-SODIMM RAM slots + M.2 SSD slot (implied by reviews). Reddit+1
HP Victus 15 (15.6″ FHD 144 Hz)
Key Specs (typical/configurable model)
Processor: Up to Intel Core i7-12700H (14 cores / 20 threads) in some SKUs. HP+1
Other options: Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) or AMD Ryzen in other SKUs. Reliance Digital+1Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (4 GB) in some models. HP
Some Indian listings include RTX 3050 / 4050 etc. Reliance Digital+1Display: 15.6″ (39.6 cm) Full HD (1920×1080) IPS, up to 144 Hz refresh rate, 300 nits brightness, anti-glare. HP+1
Memory (RAM): Up to 16 GB DDR4-3200 MHz (2×8 GB) in many SKUs. HP+1
Storage: Up to 1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD in some models. HP
Weight / Dimensions: Example listing: 2.29 kg, dimensions ~357.88 × 255.01 × 23.5 mm for a model. LaptopMedia
Ports/Connectivity: Includes WiFi 6E (AX211), Bluetooth 5.2, etc in some SKUs. HP+1
Price examples: Indian listings show 16 GB/512 GB variants from ~₹60,990 and higher. Amazon
Acer Aspire 7 Gaming Laptop
Key Specs (typical/configurable model
- Display: 15.6″ (39.62 cm) Full HD (1920×1080) IPS/WVA panel with 144 Hz refresh rate. Gadgets 360+1
Processor: Intel 13th Gen Core i5-13420H (and higher SKUs with i7-13620H) in many models. Gadgets 360
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (6 GB GDDR6) in many SKUs; some older or lower models have RTX 2050 (4 GB) etc. FoneArena+1
Memory (RAM): Typically 16 GB DDR4 (in many models) and upgradable; some SKUs offer 24 GB. mcprod.pap-store.acer.com+1
Storage: 512 GB NVMe SSD (M.2 PCIe) in many models; upgradable to 1 TB or more in some SKUs. Acer Store+1
Weight & Build: Approx. 1.99 kg for many SKUs. FoneArena+1
Connectivity & Ports: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2; multiple USB ports including USB-C, USB-A; HDMI; RJ-45 for wired network. FoneArena
Battery & Power: Example: 54 Wh battery in one listing; 120 W/120 W-type AC adapter in many models. FoneArena+1
Price (India): Entry SKUs start around ₹61,990 for RTX 2050 variant; RTX 3050 variant around ₹67,990 in some cases. FoneArena+1