Choosing the right gaming laptop can be overwhelming, with so many popular gaming laptops out there. I know the struggle all too well. When my uncle asked which laptop I wanted years ago, I didn't know anything about gaming requirements. I ended up with a laptop that could barely run the games I loved.
You don't want to make the same mistake I did. Finding the perfect gaming laptop that delivers blistering performance without breaking the bank is crucial. That's why I've done the heavy lifting for you.
In this guide, I'll walk you through the five key factors to consider when buying a gaming laptop in 2024. Then, I'll share my hand-picked top seven laptops that blew me away with...
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Let’s start with the absolute top of their lineup, Blackview BV8900. That is the latest flagship rugged phone with an upgraded thermal imaging camera, which is also the first to incorporate ArcSoft® 4.0, 10,380mAh solid-state battery, and DokeOS 3.1...
Lenovo G4030 is an entry-level laptop that is designed to help users handle basic, everyday computing tasks such as typing, browsing the web, listening to music and watching movies. The 14-incher is powered by a dual-core Intel processor and comes with ample storage space.
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Build and Screen
This laptop displays a clean build with a body made of plastic. The look is not really jaw-dropping, but it’s just about what you would expect of a budget notebook. Lenovo G4030 is somewhat bulky at over 2 kilograms.
It is fitted with a 14-inch LED-backlight screen...
Lenovo Yoga 500 is an ultra-slim and light laptop with great performance. Like other members of the Yoga line, the Yoga 500 comes with a 360 degrees flip and fold design, which enables four modes: Laptop, Tablet, Stand, and Tent and is available in 14-inch or 15.6-inch touchscreen display.
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Hardware & Software
Lenovo Yoga 500 should deliver in terms of performance, thanks to 5th generation Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processors with NVIDIA GeForce graphics. Depending on configuration the laptop can offer up to 8GB of RAM.
Lenovo Yoga 500 are available in...
Lenovo Yoga 300 is a portable convertible laptop that offers the flexibility of a tablet with the versatility of a laptop. Being a member of Lenovo's Yoga line, it offers the standard 360 degree flip and fold design offering the usual four modes.
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Hardware & Software
The Lenovo Yoga 300 is a portable device with a brilliant looking 11.6-inch touchscreen display. The display sports 1366 x 768 pixels resolution with anti-glare and is bright 200-nits.
The Lenovo Yoga 300 is measures 21.8 mm and weighs just 1.39 kg. The device is a full-fledged laptop,...
Launched alongside the ThinkPad P70, the ThinkPad P50 is Lenovo's latest mobile workstation that is designed to run highly-demanding applications and deliver awesome performance.
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Lenovo ThinkPad P50 packs in a stunning 15.6-inch 4K display and other features that will deliver more than convincing performance to professionals, including a quad-core Intel Xeon processor, NVIDIA graphics and abundant RAM.
Build and Screen
Successor to the ThinkPad W541, the Lenovo ThinkPad P50 is described as the thinnest and lightest mobile workstation yet from Lenovo. It is expected to be around 25mm thick and have a starting weight...
Cramming in an enormous screen, Lenovo ThinkPad P70 is a mobile workstation in its maker's new P Series, which also features the ThinkPad P50. The machine boasts awesome specs you would expect in one aimed at high-end professional users, including latest Intel Xeon processor, super-fast Thunderbolt connectivity and enormous RAM.
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Build and Display
Although described as a mobile workstation, Lenovo ThinkPad P70 is not exactly mobile with a starting weight of 3.4 kg. It features a rugged design that enables it withstand occasional knocks and bumps, having been tested to military standards, giving...
The Aspire One Cloudbook 11 is a new offering from Acer that gives you access to Windows 10 benefits at a very pocket-friendly price. This cloud-focused notebook, which is seemingly designed to rough it out with Chromebooks, will especially delight education users with its specs.Where to Buy Acer LaptopsKonga.com₦75,500.00 Buy Now
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Build and DisplayAs would be expected of a budget notebook, the Aspire One Cloudbook 11 features a plastic construction. It has a slim profile and is also lightweight at a thickness of just 17.9 millimetres and a weight of only 1.15 kilograms.
It has a mineral gray cover...
The affordable Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 14 is the bigger brother of the Aspire One Cloudbook 11. The net-oriented notebook shares several specs in common with the other smaller one, but offers users a bigger screen and more onboard storage.Where to Buy Acer LaptopsKonga.com₦75,500.00 Buy Now
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Build and ScreenLike its sibling, the Aspire One Cloudbook 14 boasts a fan-less design and is equally slim at 17.9 millimetres. It is expectedly heavier at about 1.6 kg, but still makes for a portable laptop.
It has similar mineral gray finish with dotted textile pattern. Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 14 features a...
Dell Inspiron 13 7000 is a strongly-built hybrid laptop that offers the user benefits of both a tablet and notebook. It doesn’t just combine two devices in one, but powerful ones at that, and comes with a built-in stylus, a vibrant touch display that offers decent wide-angle viewing, and up to 5th-gen Intel Core i5 processor for powerful performance.
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Build and Screen
Sporting an aluminium chassis, the Dell Inspiron 13 7000 shows off a solid construction with a matte finish. It comes in at slightly over 8.7-inch thick and weighs a little under...
Flaunting a pleasantly slim design, ASUS Chromebook Flip C100 is an affordable Chrome OS-based notebook that is targeted users who want versatility without paying too much for it. It packs a mix of low-end and high-end specifications, including a large touchscreen and a quad-core processor.
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Design and Display
Not many Chromebooks come close to the ASUS Chromebook Flip C100 in terms of design. It features a slim design with an aluminium chassis, which is quite uncommon among Chromebooks.
ASUS Chromebook Flip C100 is just 1.5 mm thick and...
Named the winner of the CES Best of 2015 award, Lenovo LaVie Z is an absolute beauty of a laptop. It flaunts an awesomely svelte profile, is lightweight and is powered by an effective 5th-generation Intel Core i7 processor.
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Design and Screen
Lenovo LaVie Z scores good points with its mobile design. It is awesomely lightweight at less than 1.9 pounds (0.86 kg) that you will be tempted to think it was constructed with plastic.
But Lenovo says the attractive laptop was built using "specialized magnesium-lithium" alloy, which is significantly lighter than aluminium. At...
Parading an attractively slim profile, 3rd generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a high-end Windows notebook targeted at professionals looking for a smarter way to get things done. It is the third production of the highly-rated Carbon Series and improves on the failings or weaknesses of the first two in areas such as design, processor and ports.
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The Design
Lenovo’s Carbon Series machines are not known to be really cheap – the design and build of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) give an idea of why that is so. It is constructed...
Featuring an ultra-slim design, Lenovo Yoga 3 14 is a nice Windows laptop that offers superb flexibility and versatility. The 2-in-1 convertible offers a level of performance that rivals the more-expensive Yoga 3 Pro, being powered by 5th-generation Intel Core processors.
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Design and Display
Lenovo Yoga 3 14 shows off an attractively slim profile, but it is not as thin or light as the Yoga 3 Pro. It is 18.3mm thick and weighs 1.7 kg. The 2-in-1 laptop is still portable enough to be easily carried around, though.
It features two hinges that allows...
Recently unveiled at Computex 2015 in Taipei, the ASUS Transformer Book T100HA is a refreshed version of the affordable Transformer Book T100 2-in-1. The hybrid flaunts an ultra-slim build and promises improved user experience with its quad-core processor, generous RAM and USB 3.1 Type-C port support.
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Design and Display
ASUS Transformer Book T100HA shows off an ultra-slim design at a thickness of less than 8.5 mm, while weighing only 580 grams. It has an attractive metallic finish which comes in four...
Leading tech company MSI announced at the recently-held Computex 2015 ̶ Asia’s largest IT tradeshow – that it will soon release a refreshed version of its popular gaming beast, the MSI GT72 Dominator Pro. The new laptop will feature innovative eye-tracking or G-Sync technologies, promising a more exciting experience for gamers.
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Eye Control
MSI announced a partnership with Tobii Technology that will enable it use the eye-tracking company’s technology in the upcoming GT72 Dominator Pro. This technology will enable gamers control games using their eyes, making the notebook the first to have this...
Recently introduced alongside the Lenovo Z41 and IdeaPad 100, the 15.6-inch Lenovo Z51 could rightly be described as an all-purpose laptop. It is designed for both work and play with a powerful processor and optional discrete AMD graphics, while also providing you with a mini sound studio and 3D camera technology.
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Design and Display
The attractive-looking Lenovo Z51 features a stylish design, but it is not really that "slender" as described by its maker. It is 24.6 millimetres thick and weighs 2.3 kilograms.
The laptop looks sleek and flaunts a cool brushed metal finish....
Apparently designed to deliver highly enjoyable entertainment, the newly-introduced Lenovo Z41 is an value for money laptop that many bargain hunters will give a special consideration. The 14-incher is driven by a powerful processor (up to fifth-generation Intel Core) for high responsiveness that facilitates pleasant user experience.
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Design and Screen
The Lenovo Z41 shows off an elegant and slim design fitting of a machine you would love to carry around with you. The notebook is only a little over 20.2 millimetres thick and weighs less than 2 kilograms.
Designed to impress, the Z41 boasts...
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12 is a multi-mode laptop that is designed to transform seamlessly from a notebook to tablet. The 2-in-1 laptop, which is now in its 2nd generation features an attractively slim design, a multi-touch display and a powerful fifth-generation Intel Core processor.
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The Design
At 18.8 mm and 1.57 kg, Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12 is thin and light, but it does not break any record in either category. The matte hybrid boasts a durable magnesium alloy frame to ensure it can withstand some level of rugged use and knocks.
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga...
Lenovo IdeaPad 100 15 is a budget laptop targeted at users looking for a laptop for everyday tasks. The 15.6-inch laptop will also appeal to students and educational institutions. Lenovo IdeaPad 100 15 is a Windows 8.1 notebook, but offers free upgrade to Windows 10 once it becomes available.
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Design and Screen
Lenovo IdeaPad 100 looks quite good for its price. It sports a classic ebony black finish and is not overly heavy. It is quite slim, measuring about 22.6 millimetres. The 15-inch IdeaPad 100 weighs in at about 2.3 kg.
Processor and Operating...
The newly-unveiled 14-inch Lenovo IdeaPad 100 is a budget laptop targeted at users interested in a computer they can use for carrying out basic tasks, such as typing and surfing the web. The Lenovo IdeaPad 100 14 will definitely apply to students. It is a Windows 8.1 notebook (free Windows 10 upgrades) and also has a 15.6-inch model.
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Design and Screen
For a dirt-cheap laptop, the 14-inch Lenovo IdeaPad 100 looks quite good for its price. It sports a classic ebony black finish and is not overly heavy. The laptop is slim at...
The Acer Aspire One V5 123 is a notebook for those people looking for a bargain laptop that can be used for regular, less-tasking operations. Powered by a dual-core AMD processor, this notebook features an attractive design that might not reveal its low price.Where to Buy Acer LaptopsKonga.com₦75,500.00 Buy Now
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The DesignFlaunting a slim profile, the Acer V5 123 may easily be taken for a premium laptop on first look. It comes in at a thickness of only about 24 mm when it is folded. Not only is the V5 123 thin, it is equally lightweight at just...
