Best gaming laptops under Rs 1.4 lakh

₹1.3 – 1.4 lakh now stretches to full-power RTX 4070 rigs, 140 W RTX 4060 machines, and desktop-class HX processors. Weight hovers near 2-2.6 kg, batteries range from 70 Wh to 90 Wh, and every panel clears 144 Hz. Those after raw frames will lean towards the 140 W GPUs, while creators may prefer the sharper 16-inch 165 Hz or 240 Hz screens. Longevity improves once you hit 90 Wh. Cooling is competent across the board, but only two models offer vapour-chamber scale headroom. Use the closing buying advice to match a chassis to your priorities.

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HP Omen 16 — ₹1,42,990

The Omen 16 combines AMD’s Ryzen 9 7940HS with a fully unleashed RTX 4070. The eight-core processor boosts to 5.2 GHz yet stays efficient enough to grant the 83 Wh battery almost seven hours of video runtime in real tests. HP pushes the 4070 to its 140 W limit, matching many pricier rigs. A 16.1-inch 165 Hz IPS panel, calibrated to cover the full sRGB range, keeps esports motion buttery and colours trustworthy for light media work. At 2.38 kg, it is not the lightest, but airflow is generous thanks to a wide rear vent and four-zone RGB keyboard exhausts. Two M.2 slots leave room for another drive, and up to 32 GB of DDR5 is user accessible. Downsides remain: speakers are merely average, and the plastic lid flexes more than metal rivals. If you can live with those points, this is the highest-spec 4070 you can get inside the price cap.

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Lenovo Legion 5 — ₹1,41,990

Lenovo’s latest Legion 5 balances speed, screen quality, and build. The 14-series Core i7 14650HX packs 16 cores that top out at 5.2 GHz, letting CPU-heavy strategy games breathe. Graphics come from a 140 W RTX 4060 wired through a MUX and Advanced Optimus, so you can toggle between battery life and raw frames on demand. The 16-inch 2560×1600 IPS panel refreshes at 165 Hz, reaches 350 nits, and covers 100 % sRGB, making it the sharpest display in this roundup at the price. An 80 Wh battery, rear-port layout, and Legion ColdFront 5.0 cooling help it double as a capable workhorse. Weighing 2.3 kg plus charger, it lands in the middle of the portability chart. 

Dell G15 (5530) — ₹1,41,490

Dell’s G-series has matured into a punchy yet affordable sibling to Alienware. This build upgrades to a 24-core Core i9 13900HX that bursts to 5.4 GHz. The RTX 4060 inside is not neutered; Notebookcheck measured a 140 W limit and an 86 Wh battery that still managed six-plus hours of video. The 15.6-inch FHD 165 Hz panel supports G-SYNC and hits full sRGB gamut, although brightness sits around 300 nits. At 2.65 kg, the G15 is the heaviest here, but a 330 W brick means the GPU keeps its boost even on turbo profiles. You get Command Centre software, a four-zone RGB keyboard, and surprisingly quiet fans once the latest BIOS is installed. USB-C charging is missing, and the chassis is plastic-rich, yet performance per rupee is excellent.

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MSI Crosshair 16 HX — ₹1,39,990

MSI’s Crosshair targets esports players who crave higher refresh and AI features. The 20-thread Core i7 14700HX teams with an RTX 4060 that, again, runs at the full 140 W ceiling. A 16-inch 240 Hz QHD+ panel with 100% DCI-P3 colour leads this list for smoothness and gamut. Cooling uses five shared heat pipes and six exhaust ports, keeping both silicon blocks below 85°C. At 2.5 kg, it is portable enough for a 16-inch chassis. The 90 Wh battery is average, and the speakers lack bass, but the RGB keyboard is bright, and there is a second Gen-5 M.2 slot for future upgrades.

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 — ₹1,37,990

ASUS shoehorns an RTX 4070 into a 2.2 kg shell, making this the lightest 4070 option in the bracket. The Ryzen 9 8945H brings Zen 4 efficiency and on-silicon AI acceleration, helping background tasks while gaming. The GPU is again set to 140 W. A 15.6-inch 144 Hz panel is bright enough indoors and factory tuned to full sRGB, though colour work demands an external monitor. The 90 Wh battery stretches five to six hours off-plug for text work, and a USB-C 100 W PD input tops it up quickly. The chassis meets MIL-STD-810H tests, but fan noise is noticeable in turbo mode.

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HP Omen 16 — ₹1,36,999

The cheapest entry keeps the Omen DNA but dials a few features down. Intel’s 16-core i7 13700HX partners a 145 W RTX 4070. The 16.1-inch 165 Hz IPS panel is identical to its AMD sibling, but the chassis is thinner and lighter at 2.09 kg, thanks to a magnesium-mix lid. You still get Tempest Cooling, a four-zone RGB keyboard, and Wi-Fi 6E. RAM tops out at 32 GB, and there is one free M.2 slot. Battery size is a modest 70 Wh, so expect four hours of mixed use. Ports skew towards USB-A, with just one 10 Gbps USB-C that supports DisplayPort but no power delivery. If your budget is locked at ₹1.37 lakh and you want a 145 W 4070, this is the value pick.

Which gaming laptop should you buy?

Pick the HP Omen 16 if you want the absolute fastest frames and do not mind carrying 2.4 kg. Choose the Legion 5 when you edit photos or stream because its 16-inch 165 Hz 1600p panel is sharper and colour-accurate. Dell’s G15 offers the best CPU grunt per rupee and keeps its 140 W GPU at full tilt thanks to a 330 W brick, though it is bulky. The MSI Crosshair is for competitive players who live by 240 Hz refresh and need room for a PCIe 5.0 SSD down the line. The ASUS TUF A15 hits a sweet spot of 2.2 kg weight, 90 Wh battery, and a 4070, perfect for students who commute. Finally, the Intel-based Omen WF0262TX delivers a 145 W 4070 below ₹1.37 lakh, ideal if every rupee counts, yet you refuse to compromise on GPU power.

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