Best Laptops under €500 for gaming

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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15.6"

5.3 Gaming Score
15.6" AMD Ryzen 5 4500 4GB RAM 64GB SSD
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Best Laptops under €900 for gaming

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Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6" 82XM00LMUS Arctic Grey 2025

62.6 Gaming Score
15.6" AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 16GB RAM 512GB SSD AMD Radeon
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x Slim 3X 2025 Everyday AI Laptop 15.3" Luna Grey

10.7 Gaming Score
15.3" Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8260A 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Integrated
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Lenovo 14" Slim Thin Light Laptop Student Business 2024

1.6 Gaming Score
14" 2 GHz cortex 4GB RAM 64GB SSD Integrated ARM Mali-G52 2EE MC2 GPU
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Best Laptops under €2,000 for gaming

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Lenovo LOQ 15.6

78.8 Gaming Score
15.6" Intel Core i9 13900H 32GB RAM 4096GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Why we recommend this

The Lenovo LOQ 15.6 combines an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS chip and an 8GB RTX 4060 GPU with a 144Hz G-SYNC display for smooth, tear-free gaming. Its 4TB SSD and 32GB DDR5 RAM are paired with upgraded thermals to handle sustained gaming and multitasking. Best for 1080p gamers and video editors who need reliable performance, up to 8-hour battery life, and a large storage pool for projects and games.

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Lenovo Legion LOQ 15.6" LOQ Luna Gray

73.8 Gaming Score
15.6" Intel Core i7 13650HX 16GB RAM 1000GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
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Lenovo ThinkPad 16" E16 Gen 2 Black 2025

23.7 Gaming Score
16" AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS 16GB RAM 1024GB SSD AMD Radeon 680M Graphics
Why we recommend this

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS 8-core chip and Radeon 680M integrated graphics handle heavy multitasking, backed by 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1.5TB of dual NVMe storage. Its business design includes a fingerprint reader, backlit keyboard with number pad, and full-size ports like HDMI 2.1 and Ethernet in a 1.77 kg body. This laptop suits office workers who need a 16-inch 1920x1200 display, expansive storage, and strong security, with no reliance on gaming performance.

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Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Convertible G4 Luna Grey

19.1 Gaming Score
14" Intel Core Ultra 7 155U 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Integrated Intel Graphics
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Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15.6" 82N Arctic Grey 2025

6.3 Gaming Score
15.6" Intel N-Series N600 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Intel Graphics
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Premium Laptops for gaming

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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 16" 2025

85.1 Gaming Score
16" Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 16GB RAM 2048GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Why we recommend this

It runs an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB with 64GB of RAM, powering a 16-inch 2560x1600 OLED 240Hz panel at 500 nits. The 2TB dual-drive SSD and high-brightness display deliver ample fast storage and accurate HDR color for demanding visual work. With creator and gaming scores of 85.3 and 84.8, it's best for 4K video editors, 3D artists, and competitive gamers who accept its 4.91kg chassis in exchange for maximum processing power.

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Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T14 Gen 6 Black 2025

22.4 Gaming Score
14" Intel Core Ultra 5 228V 32GB RAM 512GB SSD Intel Arc 130V
Why we recommend this

The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V with integrated NPU accelerates AI tasks, supported by 32GB RAM and a 14-inch 1920x1200 IPS display with 400 nits brightness. Weighing just 1.38kg, it packs Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 7 alongside a durable chassis and a comfortable keyboard—qualities that raw specs miss. Best for mobile professionals and students who need a rugged, AI-capable Windows 11 Pro laptop for productivity and Copilot+ features without graphics-heavy workloads.

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Lenovo Yoga 14" 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition

15.9 Gaming Score
14" Intel Core Ultra 7 258V 32GB RAM 1024GB SSD Integrated
Why we recommend this

Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V chip and integrated Arc graphics, its 14-inch 2.8K OLED touchscreen delivers 1,100 nits of HDR brightness with true-black contrast. Weighing just 3 lbs and 0.63 inches thin, the convertible includes a tilt-sensitive Yoga Pen with magnetic storage and AI-managed adaptive charging to prolong its 75Wh battery. This 2-in-1 is best for business professionals and students who need a vivid HDR display for documents and precise pen input for digital note-taking.

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