We are already at the end of 2023 and gaming laptops with the latest 13th gen Intel and AMD Ryzen 7000-series mobile CPUs are already here. The market in Nepal is filled with some amazing gaming laptops that you can buy under Rs. 2.5 lakh. And here, I’ll be discussing the best gaming laptops under 2.5 lakhs in Nepal you could buy right now.

Best Gaming Laptops Under 2.5 Lakhs in Nepal [2023 Update]:

8. Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2023)

Kicking our list of the best gaming Laptops Under 2.5 Lakhs in Nepal is the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2023). The Zephyrus Series from Asus is all about the power and performance. You are getting a Core i7-13620H CPU here, paired with RTX 4060 GPU (120W Dynamic Boost). Memory-wise, there is a 16GB DDR4 RAM onboard and 1TB of SSD storage.The visuals are complemented by a 16-inch FHD panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 100% sRGB color gamut, Dolby Vision, G-Sync, and a 165Hz refresh rate. As an Asus gaming machine, you get a dedicated MUX Switch for reducing latency and increasing frame rates on the go.

6. Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (2023)

When we think of gaming laptops, we usually think of mean machines with all the power in the world. However, Lenovo has taken a different approach with the new Legion Slim 7i. The company is promoting it as a portable gaming laptop that students and traveling professionals can travel with.

It brings a sharp 3.2K IPS screen with a diagonal length of 16” and a 165Hz refresh rate. The screen boasts 100% DCI-P3 coverage and Dolby Vision certification. Paired with stereo speakers by Harmon, you can use the laptop for multimedia consumption when you are not gaming.

Talking about gaming, like most laptops in this list, you get the Intel Core i7-13700H CPU. This is paired with an RTX 4060 GPU. The thing to note here is that Lenovo has set the internals to run on much lower levels than the actual potential to attain the thin form factor. For instance, the RTX 4060 has a TGP of just 115W. So, while it performs exceptionally well for a laptop of this size, there are bigger laptops that perform better in the same price bracket. That said, the 115W TGP is still better than last year’s model.

5. Asus TUF F15 (2022) / A15 (2023)

Moving on, we have the Asus TUF Dash F15 (2022) and A15 (2023) as the second entries in this list of best gaming laptops under Rs. 2.5 lakhs in Nepal. The F15 laptop builds on its predecessor with 12th Gen Core i7-12650H and a beefed up RTX 3070 with 105W TGP. This is paired with 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB of SSD. You even get a MUX switch that you can use from within the Armoury Care app without having to play with the BIOS settings.The TUF A15 variant on the otherhand packs a Ryzen 9 7940HS process, paired with a new RTX 4060 graphics card and 16GB RAM + 1TB SSD storage. As for the screen, both models get a 15.6-inch LCD panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and Adaptive Sync.

4. Gigabyte AORUS 5 SE4

This brings us to the Gigabyte AORUS 5 SE4 which is currently on sale for just Rs. 225,000 in Nepal. For that price, you are getting the 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H CPU, paired with the RTX 3070 GPU. The latter can draw power of up to 130W based on the game the laptop is running and the dynamically adjusted settings. This is determined by the Microsoft Azure AI Auto Optimize feature looks at the current workload and the latest state of CPU and GPU to determine the optimum setting.For cooling, it has the all-copper Windforce Infinity cooling technology, consisting of 2 fans with 83 blades, 5 heat pipes, and multiple cooling fins. Likewise, it has a 15.6-inch 360Hz IPS panel and a 3-zone RGB keyboard with N-key rollover and a lifespan of 10 million keystrokes.

4. HP Omen 16 (2023)

In the third position, we have the newly launched Omen 16 (2023) gaming laptop. This is a premium gaming laptop from HP. Just a single configuration of this laptop had made it to Nepal and that too has secured its position in this list of best gaming laptops under Rs. 2.5 lakh. The Omen 16-wd0010 SKU pairs the new Intel Core i7-13620H processor based on the latest 13th Gen Raptor Lake microarchitecture with NVIDIA’s RTX 4060 GPU. Likewise, you get a big 16.1” IPS screen with a 165Hz refresh rate. It also covers a 100% sRGB color gamut making it workable with creators too. It is fueled by an 83Wh battery and ships with a 230W power adapter.

3. MSI Pulse 15 (2023)

Bagging the bronze is the MSI Pulse 15 (2023) gaming laptop. This particular B13V model is powered by an Intel Core i7-13700H CPU and RTX 4060 GPU. The 14-core CPU boasts a 5.0GHz max turbo frequency. Pair that with the 8GB DDR6 VRAM of the 4060, this makes it a quite capable beast for gaming right there! You get a 16GB DDR5 RAM alongside a 1TB SSD storage.Opening the lid takes you to the 15.6-inch IPS panel with Quad HD resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels) and a fast 165Hz refresh rate. And fueling this machine is a sizeable 90Wh battery with 240W charging support.

2. Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2023)

Next, we have the Legion Pro 5i, the successor to last year’s regular Legion 5. The Legion 5 was our pick for the best gaming laptop last year and the 2023 edition continues the legacy.

While the other laptops in this list so far sport the regular H-series gaming processors, it brings the added power of Intel’s HX-series. This is the most powerful mobile CPU series in Intel’s product portfolio with it using the same die as the desktop counterpart.

The CPU in the spotlight is the Core i7-13700HX which boasts 16 cores and 24 threads along with a 5.0GHz Turbo frequency. This is paired with a beefed-up GeForce RTX 4060 from NVIDIA configured at 140W TGP. Likewise, you get 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 512GB of NVMe SSD.

Opening the lid, you are greeted with a 16” QHD screen with 165Hz refresh rate, 300 nits of brightness, 3ms response time, and even a 100% sRGB gamut. Also, the Legion TrueStrike feels better than keyboards on other gaming laptops.

1. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2023)

Finally, my number one pick for the best gaming laptop under 2.5 lakhs in Nepal is the Predator Helios 16 (2023). This is a brand new gaming laptop from Acer meant to offer high-end features of its Helio series at an affordable price point. This laptop looks and feels the same as the more expensive Helios 16. You can even find some similarities in the specifications. For instance, it gets the latest 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-series processors. Likewise, the thermal system consists of AeroBlade fan technology as well as liquid metal thermal grease.

This particular model comes with the Core i7-13700HX CPU paired with RTX 4060 and RTX 4070 GPU. Likewise, you get 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 1TB of SSD to store all your games. Acer is offering a QHD screen, a smooth 165Hz refresh rate, and 100% DCI-P3 color coverage. Pair this with the powerful processors underneath, the Helios 300 could be a decent portable workstation as well.

Best Gaming Laptops Under 2.5 Lakhs in Nepal 2023 [Summary]

Best Gaming Laptops Under 2.5 Lakhs in Nepal: Conclusion

So those were our picks for the best gaming laptops under 2.5 lakhs in Nepal that you could buy right now. Almost every major laptop manufacturer has had a standout offering this year—while Lenovo and Asus have impressed me the most with their powerful, yet low-profile gaming machines. The display has always been an area of concern when it comes to gaming laptops.

But in 2023, our complaints haven’t been as loud since a few brands have really stepped up in this aspect—and I only hope this trend goes mainstream this year.

You might also be interested in: Do you agree with our choice of best gaming laptops under 2.5 lakhs in Nepal or do you want to add something to the list? Have your say in the comments section.