Best gaming laptop 2021

A series of mid-range low-cost Gaming Laptop models are marketed by most of the major brands of Laptop in the world such as: Acer, ASUS, MSI, Lenovo, HP, Dell Alienware. Along with a strong breakthrough from chip maker AMD, to compete for the throne with giant Intel which has dominated the chip market for a long time.

Although the price is cheap, but most are still integrated with the latest technology, increasing the performance of the machine significantly. This ensures gamers smooth combat in today's blockbuster games. Along with high performance, the cheap Gaming Laptop series launched in 2020 and 2021 all have very beautiful and sophisticated designs, sharp and eye-catching feeling. Traditional gaming laptops often have three characteristics: Big, heavy, and expensive. Today Gaming laptops are smaller and easier to navigate. Most of them follow the trend of thin, light, and compact, overflow screen, suitable for the ability to move much of today's users.

In this article, TipsMake will summarize the 10 best cheap Gaming laptops in 2021 for your reference.

1. Acer Nitro 5 AN515-55-5304

Acer Nitro 5 is the name most sought after by gamers in 2020 and always seems to be "out of stock" at stores selling  old Gaming Laptop . So, what makes the name Acer Nitro 5 so hot?

Design: Improved design from its predecessor, and the combination with "elder" Predator Helios 300. Acer Nitro 5 version 2020, 2021 has a design that looks pretty pit, eye-catching and extremely powerful.

Performance: This is the most important and interested part of gamers, and this is also the part that can be considered to decide the fate of a Gaming Laptop in the fiercely competitive market today.

1. CPU: The Acer Nitro 5 2020 is equipped with Intel's 10-generation Core i5, or Core i7 option.
2. Graphics Card: Use nVIDIA GPUs such as GeForce GTX 1660Ti or GTX 1650Ti GDDR6.
3. RAM: The default equipped RAM is 8GB, clocked up from 2666GHz to 3200GHz.
4. Storage: The Nitro 5 2020 uses a 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3 × 2 SSD storage drive.

Price: Acer Nitro 5 2020 has a relatively good price compared to other cheap Gaming laptops in the $ 900 segment.

Basic specifications of the Acer Nitro 5 2020

1. CPU: Intel Core i5 10300H, 2.50GHz (Up to 4.50GHz).
2. RAM: 8GB DDR4, Bus 3200MHz.
3. Hard Disk: 512GB NVMe M.2 PCIe 3 × 2 SSD.
4. Graphics Card: nVIDIA GTX 1650Ti 4GB GDDR6.
5. Screen: 15.6 inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels), IPS.
6. Operating system: Microsoft Windows 10 license.
7. Bright RGB keyboard lighting pro.
8. Battery: Li-on 6 Cell, use 3-4 hours more.

2. ASUS TUF A15 FA506IU

ASUS TUF A15 FA506IU is a new series of low-cost Gaming Laptop launched to the market in mid-2020. The first impression that TUF FA506 brings is its tough, personality but equally elegant appearance and configuration parameters extremely ideal compared to the price set.

In terms of design, the A-part of TUF Gaming A15 this year is different from last year's TUF series, along with the TUF Logo that ASUS calls Fortress Gray. The A side of the device is still made of metal covered with a rough paint, touching the cool feeling and not being fingerprinted like the previous generation.

Regarding the screen, TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with a 15.6-inch, FHD resolution screen, with a 144Hz refresh rate, Adaptive Sync technology, compared to only 60Hz last year. It can be seen that ASUS is hitting hard on the screen's refresh rate, not increasing the screen resolution, providing a better, smoother experience for today's very popular shooters.

Powerful configuration with AMD Ryzen 7 4800H CPU, 8GB RAM | 16GB GPU, there will be 2 versions that are GTX 1660Ti and the most advanced version is RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6 VRAM.

basic technical parameter

1. CPU: Ryzen 7 4800H Octa-core (up to 4.2GHz).
2. RAM: 8GB DDR4 3200MHz Bus.
3. Hard disk: 512GB PCIe Gen 3 × 4 SSD.
4. Graphics Card: Geforce nVIDIA GTX 1660Ti 6GB GDDR6.
5. Screen: 15.6 ″ inch FHD IPS (1920 x 1080) 144Hz.
6. LED RGB keyboard light is on.
7. Operating system: Microsoft Windows 10 license.
8. Battery: 90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion, using 3 - 4 hours more.
9. Dimensions: 359 x 256 x 24.7 (mm).
10. Weight: 2.30kg.

3. MSI Bravo 15

MSI Bravo 15 -  Cheap 2021 Gaming Laptop  "Full AMD" with: AMD Ryzen 5 4600H CPU, AMD Radeon RX5300M 3GB GDDR6 GPU.

If you are a hard fan of the red team, the MSI Bravo 15 is a machine for you when it uses Ryzen CPUs and Radeon GPUs, both manufactured on the latest 7nm process, but the price is only $950. The performance of the Ryzen 5 4600H will surely surprise gamers.

MSI Bravo 15 is a new line of Laptop Gaming launched in June 2020. The first impression that MSI Bravo 15 brings is its tough, solid appearance with angled lines, masculine but not "tunneled". pit "too much like other laptops in the same segment.

Before Bravo 15, MSI launched the Alpha 15 line, Bravo also has a 17 version that I have not seen to sell in Vietnam. In general, this series is classified by MSI, not simply a different version of the existing models, different names and even different logos: Phoenix instead of its unique cactus. this.

MSI Bravo 15 is equipped with a 15.6-inch IPS FullHD (1920 × 1080) screen with thin bezel, anti-glare for good color quality, high contrast and no glare when changing viewing angles. These are indicators that meet today's standards for gaming laptops, but unfortunately, the refresh rate only stops at 60Hz.

Basic specifications of MSI Bravo 15

1. CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, 3.0GHz Upto 4.0GHz.
2. RAM: 8GB DDR4 2666MHz, Highest bus available today.
3. Hard Disk: 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD for fast access.
4. Graphics Card: AMD Radeon RX5300M 3GB GDDR5.
5. Screen: 15.6 ″ inch FHD IPS (1920 x 1080 pixels).
6. The keyboard LED lights up, playing games extremely enjoy.
7. Operating system: Microsoft Windows 10 license.
8. Battery: Li-on 6 Cell, use 3-4 hours more.
9. Dimensions: 358.9 x 253.75 x 21.59 (mm).
10. Weight: 1.96kg.

4. Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH

Cheap game machine! The Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH is advertised as an RTX gaming laptop, but Lenovo is also releasing the GTX variant versions to target gamers on a budget. Switching to GeForce GTX 1650, the price of the machine is reduced by about 20%, while still saving the performance. In this article, we will come to the Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH.

Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH uses black plastic material for Legion Y540. The chassis is extremely solid, very difficult to warp, the screen part is not as sturdy. To get the thinnest bezels possible, Lenovo has placed the camera's webcam below the screen. Such a layout can affect the video chat experience, but this is also a common situation for many manufacturers. The hinge part is very sturdy, minimizing vibration, opening angle up to 180º.

The Lenovo Legion Y540 is equipped with a 15.6-inch 1080p display. Lenovo offers users a variety of 60Hz or 144Hz options, 250 in brightness (60Hz only) or 300 nits.

Lenovo currently sells a variety of Y540-15IRH configurations, with 2 CPU options and 3 GPU options. The base version uses a Core i7-9700H processor with GeForce GTX 1650, you can upgrade to a higher-end GeForce GTX 1660Ti or GeForce RTX 2060.

basic technical parameter

1. CPU: Intel Core i7 9750H, 2.6GHz Upto 4.5GHz.
2. RAM: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz, highest bus available today.
3. Hard disk: 256GB SSD + 01TB HDD for fast access.
4. Graphics Card: nVIDIA GTX 1650 4GB GDDR5.
5. Screen: 15.6 ″ inch FHD IPS (1920 x 1080 pixels).
6. The keyboard LED lights up, playing games extremely enjoy.
7. Operating system: Microsoft Windows 10 license.
8. Battery: Li-on 6 Cell, use 3-4 hours more.
9. Dimensions: 380 x 265 x 25.8 (mm).
10. Weight: 2.3kg.

5. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV

Among the many gaming product lines, it is extremely difficult to choose one, most of them are similar, only slightly different. So, where is the laptop you need?

The design is dynamic and powerful, suitable for the personality of the Gamer. When you bring your laptop to work or to class, the design of the Asus Zephyrus M GU502GV still shows elegance and elegance in accordance with the study environment or office.

Asus Zephyrus M GU502GV is thinly designed with 1.9kg, you will be able to easily carry your laptop with you. Large battery capacity can work for more than 8 hours continuously. In particular, the battery is super-fast, can be fully charged within 177 minutes.

This seems to be an impossible choice, right?

Despite being in the mid-range price segment, the Asus Zephyrus M is still equipped with remarkable hardware with the Core i7-9750H. Serial Core i7-8750H, Core i7-9750H is upgraded from 2.2GHz to 2.6GHz base clock and max Turbo Boost clock speed from 4.1GHz to 4.5GHz. SmartCache has also been increased, from 9MB to 12MB. The above changes will allow the laptop to start up within seconds and run programs in a flash.

basic technical parameter

1. CPU: Intel Core i7 9750H, 2.6GHz Upto 4.5GHz.
2. RAM: 16GB DDR4 2666MHz, highest bus available today.
3. Hard disk: SSD 01TB NVMe PCIe ultra-fast access.
4. Graphics Card: nVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR5.
5. Display: 15.6 ″ inch FHD IPS (1920 x 1080 pixels), 144Hz.
6. The keyboard LED lights up, playing games extremely enjoy.
7. Operating system: Microsoft Windows 10 license.
8. Battery: Li-on 6 Cell, use 3-4 hours more.
9. Dimensions: 360 x 252 x 18.9 (mm).
   Weight: 1.9kg.

6. MSI GF63 Thin 9SC

In the year 2020 - 2021, MSI has impressed fans as well as computer users in general when it launched the GF63 Thin 9SC Gaming Laptop version with a completely new design. This laptop follows a more modern design style, thinner and lighter but still has the characteristics of  cheap Gaming Laptop 2020 .

MSI GF63 Thin 9SC is equipped with Intel core i7 9750H processor clocked from 2.6GHz, Up to 4.5GHz. Combine with nVIDIA GTX 1650Ti 4GB graphics card for powerful gaming performance. 8GB DDR4 2666MHz RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD for multitasking handling tasks, loading games or booting win, fast software, increasing the power of the machine.

The screen bezel of the MSI GF63 Thin 9SC is designed much thinner than its predecessors. Despite owning a 15.6-inch wide screen, it seems to be the same size as the standard 14-inch screen. This makes the MSI GF63 Thin 9SC much cleaner, along with a larger screen-to-body ratio.

With Full HD resolution with IPS panel for sharp, impressive images, wider viewing angles. Help users experience better space battle game

Basic specifications of the MSI GF63 Thin 9SC

1. CPU: Intel Core i7 9750H, 2.6GHz Upto 4.5GHz.
2. RAM: 8GB DDR4 2666MHz, Highest bus available today.
3. Hard disk: Fast access 512GB SSD.
4. Graphics Card: nVIDIA GTX 1650Ti 4GB GDDR5.
5. Display: 15.6 ″ inch FHD IPS (1920 x 1080 pixels), 144Hz.
6. The keyboard LED lights up, playing games extremely enjoy.
7. Operating system: Microsoft Windows 10 license.
8. Battery: Li-on 6 Cell, use 3-4 hours more.
9. Dimensions: 359 x 254 x 21.7 (mm).
10. Weight: 1.8kg.

Conclusion: With the amount of more than $900, what will gamers receive at the MSI GF63 9SC besides the incentives and gifts? It is a design that retains the fashion from the previous generation, is simple, sophisticated but still carries many typical gaming qualities, combined with high mobility thanks to less than 2kg light weight. An internal hardware configuration is upgraded with new technologies, delivering powerful performance for work, and most importantly, gaming entertainment.

7. Acer Predator Helios 300

Compared to the Predator Helios 300 2018, the Predator Helios 300 2019 has made many remarkable changes and especially the powerful configuration with the 9th generation Core i CPU and 4th generation AeroBlade heatsink technology. Let's explore the power of this 'ice monster'.

Predator Helios 300 (2019) is probably Acer's lightweight gaming laptop, but what this machine shows shows that the DNA of a predator predator is strong, durable and able to develop its strengths at the right time.

Hardware and performance:

As a mid-range low-cost Gaming Laptop, focusing more on entertainment, especially gaming, it is obvious that the Helios 300 2019 will be equipped with a strong configuration with many interesting upgrades, the first can be. Next is the new processor: Intel Core i7-9750H 6-core 12-thread, manufactured on 14nm (14nm ++) improved process, so that the clock speed is much improved compared to its predecessor, i7- 8750H (base clock rate: 2.6GHz vs 2.2GHz, Turbo clock rate: 4.5GHz vs 4.1GHz). The graphics card in the Helios 300 2019 that I review is an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 6GB, 16GB RAM and a 512GB NVMe SSD.

With the above configuration, it can be seen that Helios 300 brings the ability to respond to more versatile tasks, faster processing times, from single-core to multi-core, and even gaming. In light tasks: working in the office, handling data files, surfing the web, reading newspapers, listening to music and watching movies, . the machine works very stable, cool, smooth operations, no latency. , SSD drive for Win boot speed, or read / write data, open applications, software quickly.

Basic specifications of the Acer Predator Helios 300

1. CPU: Intel Core i7 9750H, 2.6GHz Upto 4.5GHz.
2. RAM: 16GB DDR4, Bus 2666MHz.
3. Hard Disk: 256GB NVMe SSD + 512GB NVMe SSD.
4. Graphics Card: nVIDIA RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6.
5. Display: 15.6 ″ inch Full HD IPS (1920 x 1080 pixels) 144Hz, 3ms.
6. Led keyboard light is on.
7. Operating system: Microsoft Windows 10 license.
8. Battery: Li-on 6 Cell, use 3-4 hours more.

8. HP OMEN 17

Now this is a good HP OMEN. HP's latest entry in its OMEN line of laptops gives the 17-inch console a strong yet welcome design. Instead of playing safe, the HP OMEN 17 with a bold look is sure to turn around. And the shock and fear don't stop there, as the company added nVIDIA's powerful GTX 1660Ti GPU and combined it with an equally powerful Intel Core i7 9700H processor and a blazing-fast SSD. The result is a laptop capable of delivering display performance whether you're playing games or dialing a number.

HP does lose color from the Omen 17, leaving us with a more sophisticated design. A shiny chrome silver badge replaces the bright red logo from the previous Omen 17 and goes a flashy red X in the center of the lid.

While I miss the carbon fiber weave, the contrasting black material and the brushed metal triangle pattern on the lid of the new model look just as good.

Hardware and performance:

The 17.3-inch, 1080p display is bright and vibrant, and gamers will also appreciate the console's 144 Hz refresh rate when playing fast-paced games.

Equipped with an Intel Core i7-9750H CPU and 16GB of RAM, the HP OMEN 17 is not only for gamers but also for creators and users who use demanding programs.

Overall, the HP OMEN 17 is an excellent gaming laptop that offers tons of power and a bright 17.3-inch display at a relatively affordable price point.

basic technical parameter

1. CPU: Intel Core i7 9750H, 2.6GHz Upto 4.5GHz.
2. RAM: 16GB DDR4, Bus 2666MHz.
3. Hard disk: SSD 128GB + HDD 01TB for quick access.
4. Video Card: nVIDIA GTX 1660Ti 6GB GDDR5.
5. Screen: 17.3 ″ inch Full HD IPS (1920 x 1080 pixels).
6. Led keyboard light is on.
7. Operating system: Microsoft Windows 10 license.
8. Battery: Li-on 6 Cell, use 3-4 hours more.

9. MSI GE75 Raider 8SE

NVIDIA GeForce RTX ™ 20 SERIES GRAPHICS NVIDIA GeForce RTX brings you the very best gaming experience possible. With the stunning GE75 Raider 8SE 248VN Gaming Laptop powered by the new NVIDIA Turing GPU architecture and revolutionary RTX platform.

Hardware and performance:

The   MSI GE75 Raider 8SE 248VN Gaming Laptop with next-generation RTX chip delivers up to 45% more performance than its predecessor, GTX.

Real-time Ray Tracing shading technology

Ray Tracing is a new "divine" technology for game graphics. MSI GE75 Raider 8SE 248VN Gaming Laptop equipped with RTX will simulate lighting effects in real time. This provides realistic picture quality like movies that have never been seen before.

GE75 Raider 8SE 248VN owns the fastest gaming screen today, so you have a vivid picture and don't miss any "beat".

Basic specifications of the MSI GE75 Raider 8SE

1. CPU: Intel Core i7 8750H, 2.20GHz (Up to 4.10GHz).
2. RAM: 16GB DDR4, Bus 2666MHz.
3. Hard disk: 256GB NVMe SSD + 01TB HDD.
4. Graphics card: nVIDIA RTX 2060 6GB GDDR5.
5. Display: 17.3 ″ inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS, 144Hz.
6. Operating system: Microsoft Windows 10 license.
7. The PerKey RGB keyboard light is very pro bright.
8. Battery: Li-on 6 Cell, use 3-4 hours more.

10. Dell G7 7790

Newly launched at CES 2019, the Dell G7 7790 is the first 17.3-inch model for the "family" of G7 gaming laptops. This laptop belongs to the mid-range segment, on the G3 Series and under the Alienware Series. The machine is a combination of the features of the two and it is made for gamers on a limited budget.

Even so, the Dell G7 17 7790 is relatively heavy,  a few hundred grams heavier than the  Dell Alienware 17.3 inch M17. The laptop I use is equipped with Intel 9th ​​Gen Core i7-9750H CPU and nVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Turing GPU.

Design:

The most special feature of the G7 7790 is the horizontal stripes along the edges and corners of the chassis. It's perfectly aesthetic and contrasts well with the honeycomb design of the  Alienware  Area-51m or the Alienware m17 G2. The Dell logo, default keyboard lighting, and even the heatsink are all pale blue to highlight the "Gaming" aspect of the Dell G Series. This may not be the most appealing to our eyes, but it certainly brings a novelty in this line of gaming laptops!

Performance:

The Dell G7 7790 is powered by an Intel Core i7-9750H CPU. Excellent CPU performance with good sustainability in the long run. For example, when running CineBench R15 in a loop, the initial score was 1190 and the score dropped only 8.8% over time. Performance is better than Core i7-9750H in the Razer Blade 15 even after performance tuning calculation.

The RTX 2060 is only 8 to 9 percent slower than the mobile RTX 2070. Desktop computers equipped with the RTX 2070 will outperform the RTX 2060 by 36 - 44 percent. Users who choose to go with a GTX 1660 Ti will see a performance drop of about 25%.

Dell G7 7790 9750H RTX 2060 Basic Specifications

1. CPU: Intel Core i7 9750H Processor, 2.60GHz x 12, 6MB Intel® Smart Cache, Overclock up to 4.5GHz.
2. RAM: 16GB DDR4, Bus 2666MHz.
3. Hard disk: 256GB NVMe SSD + 01TB HDD.
4. Video Card: nVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB.
5. Display: 17.3 ″ FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 144Hz.
6. Bright keyboard light is very convenient.
7. Operating system: Microsoft Windows 10 license.
8. Battery: Lithium Ion (76 Wh) Battery.

The above are the cheap Gaming laptops that are considered to be the best in 2021 based on 3 basic criteria: Design, Performance and Price.

Hope you will choose the right product. Good luck.