The compact Slim 3 IdeaPad from Lenovo has a 15-inch FHD+ display, AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS 6-core processor, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, a 512GB PCIe SSD, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and a built-in webcam, all wrapped in a light luna grey chassis.
An older model gaming laptop that features a Full HD screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. Powering this laptop is an Intel Core i5-12450H CPU, Nvidia RTX 3050 dedicated graphics, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and Wi-Fi 6 wireless connectivity. The Victus even has a backlit keyboard for late-night gaming sessions.
A last-gen variant of the Victus 15, this gaming laptop uses an Intel Core i5-13420H CPU, 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU. At $999, this laptop just squeezes under the $1000 cut-off.
Acer's Nitro V gaming laptops are a popular choice for value-hunters. With an Intel Core i7-13620H processor, Nvidia RTX 4050 laptop GPU, 16GB of DDR5 memory, and a 1TB Gen 4 SSD, there is plenty of power under the hood for playing the latest games. (Model: ANV15-52-76NK)
A relatively thin gaming laptop with a 15.6-inch FHD display and smooth 144Hz refresh rate. This laptop uses the Ryzen 5-7535HS CPU, along with an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB SSD. (Model: B7UC-473US)
Powering this model is an Intel Core I5-13420H processor, along with an Nvidia RTX 4050 laptop GPU, 8GB of DDR5 memory, and a 512 GB Gen 4 SSD. Enjoy smooth gameplay thanks to the 165Hz refresh rate on the 15.6-inch FHD IPS display. (Model: ANV15-52-586Z)
With the latest RTX 5050 laptop GPU, this model of the Nitro V has access to the best that Nvidia's latest DLSS software has to offer. Featuring a 15.6 FHD IPS display with a 165Hz refresh rate, this laptop also employs an Intel Core i5-13420H CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 GPU (8GB), 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB PCIe SSD.
A potent 16-inch gaming laptop with a Full HD+ resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. Inside the sleek chassis is an Intel Core 5 210H processor, Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, 16GB of DDR5 memory, and a 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD. (Model: FX607VU-SS53)
Hitting the market like a hurricane, the MacBook Neo delivered adoptable performance in a small and budget-friendly package. This 13-inch laptop comes with Apple's A18 Pro chip, designed for using Apple Intelligence. Featuring a gorgeous Liquid Retina display, 8GB of unified memory, and a 256GB SSD, this laptop bucks the trend for expensive access to the Apple ecosystem.
The same 13-inch MacBook with identical hardware, bar one exception. The same Apple A18 Pro chip powers the MacBook, along with 8GB of unified memory, but now with a larger-capacity SSD of 512GB in size.
On sale for a snip under $1000, Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air comes with the latest M5 chip inside. Features include a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, 16GB of unified memory, a 512GB SSD, a 12 megapixel webcam, touch ID, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.
With a crisp 1920 x 1200 resolution, this 14-inch laptop has a multitouch-enabled, IPS screen powered by an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V. Intel's Arc 130V GPU (8GB) provides the graphics power, with a further 16GB of onboard RAM and a 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD for storage. (Model: 14t-Fm000)
The Omnibook 7 has a large 17.3-inch touch screen with a Full-HD 1920 x 1080 resolution. Hardware inside the laptop includes the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V CPU, Intel Arc 130V GPU (8GB), 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. (Model: 17t-Dc000)
A gorgeous 14-inch OLED multitouch-enabled display with a sharp 2880 x 1800 resolution opens up the laptop to media and some gaming in rich detail. Powering the Omnibook Ultra Flip 2-In-1 is Intel's Core Ultra 5 226V processor (up to 4.5 GHz), and Intel Arc graphics. Windows 11 Pro is installed on this machine. (Model: 14t-Fh000)
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