Best gaming laptops under Rs 1 lakh

The one-lakh bracket is the new sweet spot for uncompromised 1080p gaming. Brands now squeeze desktop-class silicon such as AMD’s Ryzen 9 8945HS and Intel’s Core i7-13650HX into chassis that still weigh 2–2.5 kg. Every model here ships with an RTX 4060 or high-TDP RTX 4050, DDR5 memory, and NVMe storage. Displays range from 15.6-inch 144 Hz IPS to roomy 17.3-inch 144 Hz panels, while batteries stretch from 53 Wh to 90 Wh. Whether you favour maximum cores, the lightest frame, or a colour-accurate screen, one of these seven notebooks will keep both work deadlines and weekend raids humming.

MSI Katana A17 AI — ₹99,990

The Katana A17 drops AMD’s eight-core Ryzen 9 8945HS, which turbocharges to 5.2 GHz, into a 17.3-inch chassis and pairs it with a 105 W RTX 4050 featuring 6 GB of GDDR6. 16 GB of DDR5-5600 sits in dual channels and a 1 TB Gen 4 SSD handles storage, with an empty M.2 slot for future upgrades. The IPS-level display refreshes at 144 Hz and covers 45% NTSC, crisp for shooters, though colour-work professionals may crave a richer gamut. Cooler Boost 5 uses twin fans and five heat-pipes to keep the GPU in the low-80s; fan noise is audible but steady. At 2.6 kg, the laptop is still backpack-friendly for a 17-incher, and its 53 Wh battery offers about three hours of mixed use before the 240 W adaptor is needed. Ports include USB-C Gen 2 DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, and Wi-Fi 6E, while a four-zone RGB keyboard rounds off a well-specced large-screen brawler.

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Specification	Details
Processor	AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (8 C / 16 T, up to 5.2 GHz)
Graphics	NVIDIA RTX 4050 6 GB, 105 W
RAM	16 GB DDR5-5600 (2 × 8 GB)
Storage	1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD (+ free M.2)
Display	17.3-inch FHD 144 Hz, 45% NTSC
Battery	53 Wh (~3 h office)
Weight	2.6 kg

Lenovo LOQ 15 2024 — ₹1,00,490

Lenovo’s newest LOQ plants Intel’s 14-core i7-13650HX beside an 8 GB RTX 4060 running at 115 W, pushing 90 fps in Cyberpunk 2077 on high with DLSS balanced. 16 GB DDR5-4800 and a 1 TB NVMe SSD ship standard, with dual slots for painless upgrades. The 15.6-inch 144 Hz IPS panel hits 300 nits and covers 100% sRGB, giving creators true-to-life colour. Lenovo’s dual-fan ColdFront uses large rear vents and a 140 W USB-C charging path to keep temps below 85 °C and top-ups rapid. A 60 Wh battery lasts around four hours of browsing; expect to plug in for sustained gaming. The white-backlit keyboard has 1.5 mm travel, and the chassis tips the scales at 2.4 kg, solid without feeling slab-like. Wi-Fi 6, HDMI 2.,1, and a full-function USB-C round off a well-balanced mid-sizer.

Specification	Details
Processor	Intel Core i7-13650HX (14 C / 20 T, up to 4.9 GHz)
Graphics	NVIDIA RTX 4060 8 GB, 115 W
RAM	16 GB DDR5-4800
Storage	1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
Display	15.6-inch FHD 144 Hz, 100% sRGB
Battery	60 Wh (~4 h web)
Weight	2.4 kg

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 — ₹99,990

ASUS arms the TUF F15 with Intel’s 10-core i7-13620H and a 140 W RTX 4060 that averages 100 fps in Forza Horizon 5 on high. The 15.6-inch 144 Hz display covers 62% sRGB and supports Adaptive-Sync for tear-free play. A 90 Wh battery, the largest here, ekes out five-plus hours of browsing, while fast-charge hits 50% in 30 minutes. Twin 84-blade Arc-Flow fans and five comprehensive heat-pipes keep temperatures civilised; fan noise peaks around 43 dB under Turbo. 16 GB DDR5-4800 and a 512 GB SSD come pre-installed, with spare SO-DIMM and M.2 slots awaiting upgrades. The 2.2 kg chassis passes MIL-STD-810H tests and carries a four-zone RGB keyboard, Dolby Atmos speakers, and plentiful ports, including Thunderbolt-4, HDMI 2.1, and 2.5 Gb LAN.

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Specification	Details
Processor	Intel Core i7-13620H (10 C / 16 T)
Graphics	NVIDIA RTX 4060 8 GB, 140 W + MUX
RAM	16 GB DDR5-4800
Storage	512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD (+ spare slot)
Display	15.6″ FHD 144 Hz, 62% sRGB
Battery	90 Wh (~5 h web)
Weight	2.2 kg

MSI Thin A15 — ₹97,990

The Thin A15 weighs just 1.86 kg yet crams in an eight-core Ryzen 7 7735HS and an 8 GB RTX 4060 running at 95 W, delivering 120 fps in Apex Legends on high. A 15.6-inch 144 Hz IPS-level screen keeps motion sharp, though its 45% NTSC gamut limits colour depth for editing. 16 GB DDR5 and a roomy 1 TB NVMe SSD come standard, but there is no extra M.2 bay, so think external drives for future storage. Dual-fan cooling with four heat-pipes holds the GPU below 85°C; fans are always audible but not shrill. A 53 Wh battery offers roughly three hours of office work. Ports cover USB-C DP 1.4, three USB-A, and HDMI 4K 30, but omit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E must suffice. A white-backlit keyboard and DTS-tuned speakers round off a commuter-friendly gaming laptop.

Specification	Details
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS
Graphics	NVIDIA RTX 4060 8 GB, 95 W
RAM	16 GB DDR5-4800
Storage	1 TB PCIe SSD
Display	15.6-inch FHD 144 Hz, 45% NTSC
Battery	53 Wh (~3 h office)
Weight	1.86 kg

Infinix GT Book GL613 — ₹99,990

Infinix’s first high-end laptop teams Intel’s 24-thread Core i9-13900H with an 8 GB RTX 4060 (90 W), clearing 95 fps in Horizon Zero Dawn on high while staying under 80°C thanks to “Ice-Storming 3.0” dual-fan cooling. A generous 32 GB DDR5-5200 and 1 TB SSD arrive out of the box, leaving both SO-DIMM and M.2 slots free for expansion. The 16-inch 120 Hz IPS panel uses a 16:10 ratio, reaches 300 nits, and covers 100% sRGB, making it the colour champ here. Despite the large panel, the alloy frame weighs just 1.99 kg and measures 19.9 mm thick. A 70 Wh battery lasts nearly five hours of light tasks, while the 210 W adaptor handles gaming loads. Extras include a four-zone RGB keyboard, a “Mecha Bar” LED strip, and a dedicated MUX switch via GT Control Centre.

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Specification	Details
Processor	Intel Core i9-13900H
Graphics	NVIDIA RTX 4060 8 GB, 90 W
RAM	32 GB DDR5-5200
Storage	1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
Display	16-inch FHD 120 Hz, 100% sRGB
Battery	70 Wh (~5 h web)
Weight	1.99 kg

HP Victus — ₹1,01,990

HP’s updated Victus adds AMD’s Ryzen 9 8945HS, with an on-chip NPU for power-efficient background tasks, to an 8 GB RTX 4060 (95 W). 16 GB DDR5-5600 and a 1 TB SSD arrive pre-fitted, with room for another M.2 drive. The 15.6-inch IPS panel refreshes at 144 Hz, hits 300 nits, and offers 62% sRGB coverage, good for gaming, adequate for media work. Dual fans, four heat-pipes, and rear vents keep the GPU in the mid-70s; fan noise peaks around 42 dB. A 70 Wh battery manages four hours of browsing; HP’s Fast Charge hits 50% in 30 minutes. The blue chassis weighs 2.29 kg, packs Wi-Fi 6E, HDMI 2.1, and USB-C DP 1.4, and ships with MS Office pre-installed, a boon for students.

Specification	Details
Processor	AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS
Graphics	NVIDIA RTX 4060 8 GB, 95 W
RAM	16 GB DDR5-5600
Storage	1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
Display	15.6-inch FHD 144 Hz, 300 nits
Battery	70 Wh (~4 h web)
Weight	2.29 kg

MSI Cyborg 15 AI (A1V) — ₹1,01,990

MSI’s first Meteor Lake laptop leverages Intel’s 16-core Core Ultra 7 155H and an 8 GB RTX 4060 to push 110 fps in Valorant at high settings. A 15.6-inch 144 Hz IPS panel keeps action fluid; colours sit at 45% NTSC, typical for the class. 16 GB DDR5-5600 and a 1 TB Gen 4 SSD arrive standard, with both slots accessible. Cooler Boost uses dual fans, shared heat-pipes, and airflow-optimised vents to hold temps below 80°C while keeping noise civilised at 40 dB. The 53 Wh battery lasts just under three hours of light use. At 1.98 kg and 22 mm thick, the translucent-swathed chassis is easy to sling in a bag; ports include Wi-Fi 6E, HDMI 2.1, and USB-C DP 1.4. Blue back-lighting and a see-through WASD cluster add cyber-punk flair.

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Specification	Details
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Graphics	NVIDIA RTX 4060 8 GB
RAM	16 GB DDR5-5600
Storage	1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
Display	15.6-inch FHD 144 Hz, 45% NTSC
Battery	53 Wh (~3 h office)
Weight	1.98 kg

Which laptop should you buy?

When choosing your next laptop, consider what matters most: if you crave the highest frame rates and future-proof upgrades, the Lenovo LOQ 15 delivers with its 115 W RTX 4060, 100% sRGB screen and dual expansion bays; for marathon sessions on a single charge combined with full-power graphics, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15’s 90 Wh battery and 140 W RTX 4060 won’t let you down; creative professionals seeking vivid colour and ample memory should look to the Infinix GT Book, which pairs a 100% sRGB panel with 32 GB of RAM; on the move, the MSI Thin A15 weighs just 1.86 kg yet still packs an RTX 4060 punch; those who favour immersive gaming will appreciate the MSI Katana A17’s 17.3-inch, 144 Hz display; students and everyday users can’t go wrong with the HP Victus 15’s 1 TB SSD, Office bundle and respectable battery life; and if cutting-edge AI performance and a distinctive translucent design appeal, the MSI Cyborg 15 AI with its Core Ultra processor is the pick. Match your priority, whether it’s raw speed, portability, colour fidelity or endurance, and one of these notebooks will keep both spreadsheets and Steam libraries running happily for years.