Best gaming laptop under €1,500
Under €1,500 the graphics card decides how well games run. Look for an RTX 5060 or, on a good deal, an RTX 5070, with 16 GB RAM (32 GB if you can) and a 1080p or 1440p screen at 144 Hz or more.
What to look for
Our picks
16" gaming laptop with RTX 5070
Lenovo Legion 5, MSI Vector or ASUS TUF models sometimes reach €1,500 on a deal. Best choice for 1440p gaming.
15" laptop with RTX 5060 and 16 GB RAM
Lenovo LOQ, MSI Cyborg or HP Victus: great for 1080p gaming, often €1,000–1,300.
14" gaming laptop
Lighter and easier to carry, but warmer and a bit slower than a 16" with the same GPU.
Picks are based on published specs and common review findings. Prices and availability change daily; use "Live price" to check.
Buying tips
- Check the GPU wattage (TGP) in the specs: an RTX 5070 at 60 W can be slower than an RTX 5060 at 115 W.
- RAM in many gaming laptops can be upgraded; check before you pay extra for 32 GB.
- A cooling pad and a separate mouse make long sessions much nicer.
- Gaming laptops drop in price around Black Friday and when a new GPU generation arrives.
Questions and answers
Is an RTX 5060 enough for new games?
Yes, at 1080p with high settings in most games. For 1440p or very demanding games, an RTX 5070 is the better choice.
Do I need 32 GB RAM for gaming?
16 GB is enough for most games today, but 32 GB keeps the laptop comfortable for longer, especially if you stream or keep many apps open.
Why do laptops with the same GPU perform differently?
Because makers set different power limits (TGP) and cooling. A thick laptop with good cooling can be 20–30 % faster than a thin one with the same chip.