Best GAMING Laptops Under 80000, 90000 & 1 Lakh in India 2018

Updated on 2018-06-12 by Geetansh Arora

This article is for our gamer users. Here we have covered the top 10 best gaming laptops under 80000, 90000 & 1 lakh in India 2018. All these laptops are premium laptops with excellent build and powerful hardware configuration. They will be able to handle your heavy games and other graphics-intensive applications as well such as video rendering or Machine learning/AI applications if you are into that. 

Best gaming laptops from brands like Dell, Lenovo, Acer, HP, MSI, and Asus have been covered in this article. The gaming laptops on this list start from around Rs 70000-75000 to around 1 Lakh. If you have a lower budget then take a look at our list of best gaming laptops under 60000 to 70000.

Almost all these laptops have Full HD 1080p resolution displays of 15.6 inches size. These laptops are powered by latest Intel Core i7 processors of 7th or 8th generation. You will see at least 8GB RAM on most of these laptops to handle the multitasking. The storage varies from 1TB or 2TB. Some laptops also have additional SSDs. Solid state drives are great for boosting the performance of laptop as they have high transfer speeds. For graphics, you will see Nvidia's Geforce GTX 1050 or GTX 1050Ti graphics card with 2 to 4GB of dedicated graphics memory. This configuration can handle heavy gaming without any issues. 

All these laptops implement the latest tech in cooling systems to prevent overheating and performance throttling. Windows 10 comes pre-installed on these laptops.

Let's go through the list of best gaming laptops under 80000, 90000 and 1 lakh in India. We have provided a brief review of all gaming laptops with their pros cons and specifications.

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List of Best GAMING Laptops Under 80000, 90000 & 1 Lakh in India 2018

1. MSI GL Series Core i7 8th Gen GL63 8RC-063IN Gaming Laptop

MSI GL is primarily focussed towards the gaming laptop and is a beast when it comes to performance. It has a 15.6 inch Full HD resolution display with wide-angle view and bright colours.  This GL63 8RC-063IN laptop is powered by an Intel i7 8th Generation processor which is clubbed with 8 GB of DDR4 RAM. The performance as expected is super smooth and handles all the games and powerful tasks very easily without any hiccups.

It comes with 4 GB of most powerful Nvidia's Geforce GTX 1050 that highly enhances the display quality and performance so that you can play any games on the highest graphics setting. This laptop has 1 TB of Hard Disk to store all of your documents, software applications and games. Sadly there is no SSD available on this laptop.

To beat the heat released from this laptop, it comes with a proprietary Cooler Boost 5 Technology that has 7 heat pipes and 4 airflows to manage the temperature and the performance remains intact. The keyboard is designed as per the professional gamers and has a red tint backlit that adds to the feel of gaming. For perfect audio output, this laptop has a 2 x 3W giant speakers that have very loud sound and quality.

Overall it is an impressive laptop from MSI available under 80000 and is a perfect treat for gamers.

2. HP Pavilion Core i7 8th Gen 15-CC134TX Laptop

Hp Pavilion is meant for performance and its configuration and our tests confirm the same. This laptop comes with a 15.6 inch Full HD display which is bright, sharp and has perfect colours. It is powered by the all-powerful Intel i7 8th Generation processor and has 8 GB of DDR4 RAM. On the storage side, this laptop has 2 TB of hard disk which can be used to store the documents, software and other content.

In terms of design, this laptop looks very attractive and the build quality is also solid. It comes with multiple USB ports to support external devices and also has an HDMI port and a CD/DVD writer slot. It also has dual built-in speakers that produce decent audio output for you to enjoy the gaming or the entertainment content. The battery life is around 3-4 hours but it would have been great if the backup would have been around 5 hours. If you are not into working while travelling then the battery backup should not affect you much.

To further improve the performance and to allow you to play the games at highest graphics setting, there is a 4 GB NVIDIA Geforce 940MX graphics card. This laptop has preinstalled Windows 10 so you can start working on it hassle-free and also gets the latest security updates.

Overall, it is a decent laptop available in this price range and offers great performance with very smooth multitasking.

3. Asus 7th Gen Core i7 ROG Gaming Laptop

Asus ROG series gaming laptop are well known for their design and performance and similar is the case here. The display panel on this laptop is 15.6 inches with Full HD resolution. The display is sharp, bright and vivid with good color reproduction and viewing angles. 

Inside the laptop, we have Intel i7 processor of 7th gen with 8GB of RAM and 1TB of hard disk storage which runs at 7200 RPM. There is no SSD on this laptop. The processor and RAM combination is suitable for heavy users. Multiple software will run smoothly on this powerful machine.

For gaming and other GPU intensive tasks, we have Nvidia GTX 1050Ti graphics card with 4GB of graphics memory. The graphics card is a powerhouse and will be able to handle all types of games with ease. Asus has implemented cooling system really well and laptop works well for long periods of gaming session without any throttling. 

The battery inside the laptop is 6 cell and will last for around 4 hours on a single charge. Windows 10 OS is already installed on the laptop. You get 2 years of onsite warranty instead of just 1 year which is usually the case. Overall, a great gaming laptop under 80000 to 90000 Rs. 

4. Acer Nitro 5 Core i7 8th Gen AN515-51 Gaming Laptop

This is a very powerful laptop from Acer that is one of the best for gaming. Not just gaming but it can also be put to use if you work in the field of data mining, Machine Learning etc where the computation demand is high.  This laptop has a very solid build quality and comes powered by an Intel i7 8th Generation processor and 8 GB of DDR4 RAM. This configuration offers you a perfect environment and seamless experience for all your multitasking needs. You can run multiple heavy software, play heavy games without any issue.

Acer AN515-51 has a 15.6-inch display with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 Pixel due to which the screen looks bright, has perfect clarity and the colors look original. To further enhance the gaming experience, this laptop has a 2 GB NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1050 Ti Graphics Card which is very powerful and graphics get a very major boost. This addition along with normal 1 TB of HDD in this laptop, simply makes it perfect.

There are 2 inevitable issues namely heating and battery backup while using a laptop that has huge processing capability. Acer has taken care fo both the things. To prevent heating, Acer has a proprietary Cool Boost Technology that optimizes the fan control and speed that improves cooling ability and keeps the temperature under control. For battery backup, due to its efficient operation, it gives a backup of around 6 hours that will surely increase or decrease as per your usage.

This laptop comes with preinstalled Windows 10 and Office so you are ready to kickstart your work as you receive the laptop. There is also inbuilt dual speakers that have very powerful sound and the takes the gaming experience to an all new level. This AN515-51 laptop from Acer available under 70000 will give you perfect experience and is a great value for money product.

5. MSI 8th Gen Core i5 GL Series GL63 Laptop

MSI makes awesome gaming laptops at great prices. This laptop from MSI GL Series comes with a solid build and powerful internals. The laptop weighs around 2.2Kg and feels solid. The weight distribution of the laptop is good. The keyboard is backlit and with the SteelSeries Engine 3, you can customize your keypad with eye-catching backlit colors, program shortcut keys and even sync these preferences through Cloud.

There is a Full HD 15.6 inches display  The display delivers stunning details, vibrant colors and sharper images thanks to MSI’s True Color Technology. You can also select from multiple viewing modes to control color balance, gamma adjustment, and gamut mapping.

There is a latest 8th generation Intel Core i5 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 1TB of hard disk storage. The GPU is Nvidia GTX 1050 with 2GB of graphics memory. As you can see the configuration is very powerful and will be able to handle all kinds of software and games. 

To keep heating in control, MSI is using 5 heat pipes and 2 GPU fans which helps to ensure that laptop performs well by ensuring optimal cooling even while you continue to play for long hours.

There are 5 USB ports and 1 HDMI port to connect pen drives, external hard disk, mouse/keyboard, monitors/displays etc. Windows 10 is already installed on the laptop. 

Great looks and high performance makes it one of the best gaming laptops under 70000 in India.

6. Lenovo Legion Core i7 7th Gen Y520 Gaming Laptop

Lenovo Legion is a super powerful gaming laptop. It has a very solid build quality and comes with a red tint backlit that adds to the gaming environment. It comes powered by the latest Intel i7 7th Generation processor which is supported by 8 GB of DDR4 RAM that gives a dream run on the laptop speed and handles all the tasks very smoothly. It has a 15.6 inch Full HD anti-glare IPS display which has perfect colour reproduction and clarity. 

This Lenovo Legion Y520 has 128 GB of SSD that is super fast and helps boot up the laptop and the games and various software very quickly. It also has a 1 TB of HDD that allows you to save the files and other documents and install a ton of software. HDD and SSD are a perfect combination for both the performance and the price point. It also comes with 4 GB of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 which is one of the best in the market.

Another best thing about this laptop is that it comes with preinstalled Windows 10 so you can start your work without any hassle. For the best audio experience, while you are gaming or watching any entertainment content, it comes with 2 Harman speakers with Dolby audio premium technology. On the battery backup, this laptop can be powered up for around 4 to 5 hours depending on your usage. It would have been great if the battery backup was a little higher by 2 hours. 

There are multiple connectivity ports on this laptop 2 USB 3.0, 1  USB 3.0 Type C, 1 USB 2.0 and 1 HDMI which allows you to connect multiple external devices and your gaming mouse. This laptop comes with one year of onsite warranty.

7. Lenovo 7th Gen Core i5 Y520-15IKBN Legion Laptop

This is a laptop from Lenovo Legion series. The laptop looks very aggressive because of the use of red color on the body and keyboard. The laptop is built well and feels durable. The display is 15.6 inches large and has a resolution of Full HD 1920x1080p. The display comes with Anti-Glare technology, it virtually eliminates reflections to reduce eye strain. A backlit LED IPS panel ensures an evenly lit screen and wide viewing angles.

Inside the laptop, we have some powerful configurations. There is an Intel i5 chipset of 7th Generation with 8GB of memory and 1TB of Hard disk storage. Plus, there is 128GB of SSD storage as well. SSD have faster data transfer rates which mean laptop will switch on and switch off faster, apps load faster and switching between apps is a breeze. SSD makes the overall experience much better.

For gaming and other graphics-intensive applications, we get Nvidia GTX 1050Ti which is a very powerful GPU and will handle all types of games without any issues. There is 4GB of dedicated graphics memory.

Audio is an important part of gaming experience and the laptop has some nice speakers as well. The dual 2W Harman speakers and the Dolby Audio Premium technology deliver crisp and enhanced audio.

As usual, there are plenty of USB ports available to external devices. HDMI port is also there if you would like to connect the laptop to monitor or projector. 

We think this laptop is one of the best and provides high value for money. Go for it if you need a powerful gaming laptop under Rs. 70000 to 80000.

8. Dell 5000 Core i7 5577 Gaming Laptop

Dell 5577 comes with a perfect gaming laptop configuration with top-notch hardware, build quality and performance. This laptop has a 15.6 inch Full HD anti-glare display that perfectly suits your gaming need as it has excellent clarity. With anti-glare display, your eyes will be always protected and will feel less strain.

It is powered by the Intel most powerful i7 7th Generation processor which offers seamless multitasking of multiple games and software and is supported by 8 gigs of DDR4 RAM. You can also use this laptop for tasks that require very high processing and computations.

For storage purpose, there is a 1 TB of a hard disk that is well enough to store all your documents, software, gaming applications and entertainment content. To add to it, there is also a 128 GB SSD available on the laptop which further speeds up the tasks you perform. You would see very short boot time of the laptop as well as the software compared to a non-SSD laptop. But if you have a lower budget, you can check this variant with the same configuration but without SSD.

To enhance the gaming performance, it has a 4 GB of NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1050 graphics card which is again one of the best available right now. To beat the heating issues, while playing heavy games or using heavy software, this laptop comes with multiple cooling vents and oversized dual cooling fans that keep the temperature under control. To add to the gaming experience, this laptop comes with a dual speaker and a subwoofer that outputs high-quality sound.

Also, this laptop comes with preinstalled windows 10 which is another addon and very well justifies its pricing. On the battery backup side, this Dell 5577 laptop can offer 6 to 7 hours of run time which is brilliant. Also, there are 3 USB 3.0 and 1 HDMI ports on the laptop to connect your gaming mouse, external keyboard hard disk or to an external display.

This laptop is a great value for money and is easily qualifies for one of the best laptops under 80000 and one of the best gaming laptop.

9. Lenovo 7th Gen Core i7 IP 520 Laptop

This is a laptop from Lenovo with some amazing specifications. The design of the laptop is decent as well. The laptop has a bronze color which gives it an elegant look. The display on the front is sharp and bright and is of 15.6 inches size. The resolution is Full HD. 

Inside we have the powerful 7th Generation Intel Core i7 chipset with 16GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. These are some great numbers. 16GB of RAM makes multitasking a breeze. No matter how many software you use, this laptop will be able to handle them in parallel. With 2TB of storage, you can store a ton of movies, games, music, pictures, and docs.  For gaming, you get Nvidia 940MX graphics card with 4GB of dedicated graphics memory. If you do other GPU intensive work like video rendering, machine learning stuff then this laptop will work well for those applications.

The laptop comes installed with latest Windows 10 operating system. There are 3 USB ports and 1 HDMI port on this laptop. The battery is just 2 cell but will provide a backup of around 4-5 hours.

Go for it if you need powerful hardware laptop with a decent design under Rs. 75000.

10. Acer Predator Helios 300 Core i5 7th Gen G3-572 Laptop

Acer Predator series is one of the top picks for many professional gamers and is a delight to play on. The design and build quality on the predator series is simply amazing. It has a 15.6 inch Full HD resolution IPS display which has wide viewing angles and the picture quality is brilliant. For perfect user experience, it has a 4 GB of NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card that allows you to enjoy gaming at full graphics.

This laptop is powered by an Intel i5 7th Generation processor and has 8 GB of RAM, the combination of both gives a solid processing power to the laptop. There are additional slots available which allow you to expand the RAM up to 32 GB which can further smoothen and speed up each task you throw at it. It comes with a hybrid storage space which is a combination of 1 TB of HDD and 128 GB of SSD, SSD is costlier than HDD but are very fast and have a longer life cycle. SSD also helps in reducing the boot time and the time to load any software or games.  This laptop has a slot to expand the SSD storage b up to 512 GB.

There has been special emphasis on the gaming side on this laptop, and the keyboard is designed and programmed in a way that no keystroke is missed while you in the middle of an intense gaming session. For keeping the heat and temperature in check, Acer predator supports a dual fan cooling with Metal AeroBlade 3D technology that improves the airflow for faster cooling. It gives a battery backup of around 6 hours which is decent enough if you are into long gaming sessions.

It comes with preinstalled Windows 10 and has 1 year of international warranty. It also has multiple USB ports to attach the external gaming devices or additional display.  The laptop offers great performance but we feel the pricing is little on the higher side but it is a great choice if you are looking to buy the Acer predator series for a budget of under 80000. 

So that was all we had on the best gaming laptops under 80000, 90000 & 1 lakh in India. We hope it was useful and you were able to choose a laptop according to your budget and requirements.