The 10 Best Gaming Laptops Under $1,000

9th Generation Intel Core i5-9300H Processor (Up to 4.1 GHz)

15.6 inches Full HD Widescreen IPS LED-backlit display; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Graphics with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM

8GB DDR4 2666MHz Memory; 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD (2 x PCIe M.2 slots - 1 slot open for easy upgrades) and 1 - Available hard drive bay

LAN: 10, 100, 1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port); Wireless: Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX200 802.11ax

Backlit keyboard; Acer Cool Boost technology with twin fans and dual exhaust ports

SUPERCHARGED GTX GRAPHICS - Gameplay graphics are silky smooth with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6 so you can stay immersed in the game even in the most graphically intensive moments

READY FOR ANYTHING - Use your gaming laptop to stream and multitask with ease thanks to an Intel Core i5-10300H with 8M Cache, up to 4.5 GHz, 4 cores and 8GB of blisteringly fast 2933MHz DDR4 RAM on Windows 11

SWIFT VISUALS – Stay one step ahead of the competition thanks to its 144Hz 15.6” Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Type Display

AMPLE STORAGE FOR ALL YOUR GAMES - Store all your game library, and load them fast on your 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD to take advantage of the full RTX gaming experience

MILITARY GRADE TOUGHNESS - Durable MIL-STD-810H military standard lives in the TUF line as the devices are tested against drops, vibration, humidity and extreme temperatures to ensure reliability

SELF-CLEANING TECH - This ASUS Gaming Laptop is equipped with Self-cleaning dual fans with anti-dust technology to extend system longevity

FUTUREPROOF YOUR DEVICE - Featuring an Easy Upgrade Design with a pop-open screw, you can easily add or replace memory and storage

Display: 15.6 Fhd (1920 1080), IPS-Level 60Hz 45 percent ntsc thin Bezel 1920 1080 16: 9

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX1650 [Max-Q] 4G GDDR5

Processor: Intel Core i5-9300h 2.4 - 4.1GHz

Memory: 8GB (8G 1) DDR4 2666MHz 2 Sockets; Max Memory 64GB

Storage: 256GB NVMe SSD

Aspect Ratio:16:9

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4GB GDDR6 Graphics up to 1585MHz at 80W TGP.

Quad-core Intel Core 15-10300H Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.5 GHz, 4 cores)

144Hz17.3” Full HD (1920x1080) IPS-Type display

512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | 8GB DDR4 2933MHz RAM

Durable MIL-STD-810H military standard construction

Comes with Windows 10 Home and a FREE upgrade to Windows 11 (when available1)

Aspect Ratio:16:9

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 Graphics up to 1600MHz at 60W (75W with Dynamic Boost 2.0)

Intel Core i5-11400H Processor (12M Cache, up to 4.5 GHz, 6 Cores)

17.3” 144Hz Full HD (1920x1080) IPS-Type display

512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | 8GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM | Windows 11 Home

Durable MIL-STD-810H military standard construction

Self-cleaning dual fans with anti-dust technology to extend system longevity

RGB backlit keyboard rated for 20-million keystroke durability

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Bluetooth 5.2

Easy Upgrade Design: Easily add or replace memory and storage.Bundle: Get 30 days of Xbox Game Pass for PC with purchase (Active subscription required; continues until canceled; game catalog varies over time. Requires Windows 11)

Dominate the Game: With the 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11800H processor, your Nitro 5 is packed with incredible power for all your games

RTX, It's On: The latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (4GB dedicated GDDR6 VRAM) is powered by award-winning architecture with new Ray Tracing Cores, Tensor Cores, and streaming multiprocessors support DirectX 12 Ultimate for the ultimate gaming performance

Visual Intensity: Explore game worlds in Full HD detail on the 15.6" widescreen LED-backlit IPS display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate and 80% screen-to-body, 16:9 aspect ratio

Internal Specifications: 8GB DDR4 3200MHz Memory (2 DDR4 Slots Total, Maximum 32GB); 512GB NVMe SSD (2 x PCIe M.2 Slots, 1 x 2.5" Hard Drive Bay Available)

Prioritize Your Gameplay: Killer DoubleShot Pro with Ethernet E2600 and Killer Wi-Fi 6 1650 lets you use Wi-Fi and Ethernet at the same time, and have total control over priority traffic to maximize speed, throughput, and control

Stay Cool Under Pressure: When heavy use requires an added boost, Acer CoolBoost technology increases fan speed by 10% and CPU/GPU cooling by 9% compared to auto mode, overall increasing thermal performance by 25% for better gaming comfort

Take Control of Your Gaming Laptop: The NitroSense UI can be called up with the dedicated keyboard button so you can instantly visualize your PC's component temperature, fan speed, loading performance, power plan, and more

With Alexa Show Mode, you can use your PC as a full-screen interactive experience that features rich visuals and lets you talk to Alexa from across the room

Ports For All Your Accessories: 1 - USB Type-C Port USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) DisplayPort over USB Type-C, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Power-off Charging), HDMI 2.0 with HDCP Support, Headphone/Speaker/Line-out Jack, Ethernet (RJ-45), DC-in for AC adapter

The Right Fit: 14.31" W x 10.04" D x 0.94" H; 4.85 lbs; One-Year International Travelers Limited Warranty (ITW); Up to 8 hours of Battery Life

Fueled by the revolutionary AMD Ryzen 5000 H-Series mobile processor, this IdeaPad gaming laptop delivers the wins. With 6 ultra-responsive cores, it's the new standard for gaming performance in innovative, thin, and light laptops

15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU to supercharge your favorite games. Slingshot your gaming visuals with 120Hz refresh rate for tear-free gaming

8GB 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM memory and 256GB M.2 PCIe SSD storage

Connectivity: RJ45 Ethernet, 2x2 WiFi 802.11 ax, Bluetooth 5.0; 720p HD webcam and microphone array with privacy shutter; HDMI, USB-C

2 x 2W speakers with Nahimic Audio for Gamers; spacious gaming keyboard with white backlight

Powered by Intel's 11th Gen 6-Core CPU: With PCIe Gen4 performance and DDR4 memory with speeds of 3200MHz, the Intel i5-11400H 6-Core processor is able to ensure a smooth and productive experience.

It All Starts Now: Enjoy the latest generation Windows 11 Home for your everyday needs. MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business use.

Equipped With NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Series Graphics: Powered by Turing NVIDIA’s award-winning architecture, It’s a supercharger for today’s most popular games, and even faster with modern titles.

Stay Cool & Quiet: Fine-tuned to be noticeably quieter and cooler under load, easily blending into any environment.

Fast FHD Display: The 15.6" 144Hz FHD, IPS-Level for quick response time gaming.

Fueled by the revolutionary AMD Ryzen 5000 H-Series mobile processor, this IdeaPad gaming laptop delivers the wins; with 6 ultra-responsive cores, it's the new standard for gaming performance in innovative, thin, and light laptops

Includes free 3-month trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate - Play over 100 high-quality PC games on Windows PC; includes iconic Bethesda games, new day one titles, and the EA Play on PC catalog

15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU to supercharge your favorite games - Slingshot your gaming visuals with 120Hz refresh rate for tear-free gaming

8GB 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM memory and 256GB M.2 PCIe SSD storage

2 x 2W speakers with Nahimic Audio for Gamers; spacious gaming keyboard with white backlight; RJ45 Ethernet, 2x2 WiFi 802.11 ax, Bluetooth 5.0; 720p HD webcam and microphone array with privacy shutter; HDMI, USB-C

BUILT FOR PLAY – The Victus by HP 16.1 inch Gaming Laptop PC has what you need to play: a powerful AMD processor, great graphics, an upgraded cooling system (1), a high-resolution, fast display, and OMEN Gaming Hub.

RTX POWERED GRAPHICS – Enjoy stunning and immersive visuals thanks to the award-winning NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 architecture with 4 GB of dedicated memory (2).

GAME WHERE YOU WANT – Take this HP laptop outside or with you on your commute as the anti-glare panel ensures you see every detail of the Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS, micro-edge display (3).

PLAY WITH POWER – Never compromise on your gaming laptop again with the elite AMD Ryzen 5 5600H Mobile Processor, boasting up to 4.2 GHz max boost clock (4) (5).

MEMORY AND STORAGE – With 8 GB of RAM, you’ll get a boost to system responsiveness and improved frame rates while gaming; plus, the 512 GB of PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD storage gives your laptop the shorter load times and faster boot-ups that every gamer craves (6) (7).

GAME UNINTERRUPTED – Keep playing as your AMD laptop’s battery lasts up to 10 hours and 30 minutes and can be recharged to 50% in a mere 30 minutes (8) (9).

WINDOWS 10 HOME AND WARRANTY – Built for tomorrow, yet everything feels familiar—you’ll do great things on an RTX gaming laptop equipped with Windows 10 Home and backed by a 1-year limited hardware warranty (10).

EFFORTLESSLY CONNECTED – Enjoy ultra-fast gigabit data rate with a Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.2 combo (11) (12).

OMEN GAMING HUB – Elevate your play as you control your device’s every detail from lighting options to software enhancements, and more.

DESIGNED FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE – Built with the environment in mind, your laptop PC is designed with ocean-bound plastic (13) (14), shipped in 100% recyclable packaging (15), ENERGY STAR certified (16), and is EPEAT Silver registered (17).