Buying a laptop was never an easy task. In order to make the process more convenient, we have created a list of the best laptops based on the price and purpose of the laptop. Here is the list of the best laptops to buy in every price segment in Nepal.

Best laptops at every price segment in Nepal [Summary]

Best Laptop under Rs. 50,000

Acer Aspire 5 

If your budget is around 50,000 and looking for a decent laptop to buy, you can stretch it up to 53,000 and get the Acer Aspire 5. Powered by a fairly decent Intel Core i3-1215U processor, this laptop comes with 4GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage.Contemplating on the display side is a 14-inch FHD IPS panel. In terms of I/O, the laptop consists of three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, an RJ45, an HDMI port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

HP Notebook 15

If you are looking for an entry-level laptop for under Rs. 60,000, HP Notebook 15 is an ideal choice. With a decent processor, an FHD large display, SSD storage, and Type-C connectivity— HP Notebook 15 has all the basics covered. It packs the Ryzen 5 5500U processor with six cores and 12 threads. This is paired with 8GB of DDR4 RAM and 256GB of NVMe SSD. Connectivity options are decent enough as you get three USB ports, including one Type-C, an HDMI port, and Wi-Fi 5 compatibility. That said, it comes with a 15.6-inch TN panel. But you cannot really complain about it since it has FHD resolution and 250 nits of brightness. 

Best under Rs. 70,000

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i (2023)

Next up, we have the 2023 iteration of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i. Despite being last year's model, it is the most powerful laptop for under Rs. 70,000 in Nepal. The star of the show here is Intel's Core i5-13420H with 8 cores and 12 threads alongside a max 4.60GHz turbo frequency. To note, this chipset is found in the gaming laptops around 1 lakh.In terms of memory, you get 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. It has a big 15.6-inch FHD screen and features a metal lid and a plastic bottom. This laptop will handle all of your basic school tasks and some light photo editing on apps like Photoshop.

Best under Rs. 80,000

Acer Swift 3 (2021)

Acer Swift 3 (2021) is currently the cheapest laptop with the Ryzen 7 5700U chipset. This processor boasts 8 CPU cores and 16 threads with a 4.3GHz performance boost. It is paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage.Moreover, you get a 14-inch IPS screen with FHD resolution, 72% of NTSC color gamut, 100% sRGB, and 300 nits of peak brightness. A plastic chassis with a metal lid encloses it. The port selection is also good here with 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, 1x 3.5mm headphone jack, 1x HDMI 2.0 port, 1x USB 3,2 Gen 2 (With PD charging), and 1x 3.5mm headphone jack.

Lenovo Thinkbook 13s Gen 4

Lenovo Thinkbook 14s Gen 4 is the best overall laptop that you can buy under Rs. 80,000 in Nepal. The previous model with Ryzen 5 5500U was a very good deal. And it gets even better with a Ryzen 5 6600U processor. This guy retains the top-notch 13.3-inch IPS panel with 300nits peak brightness, 100% sRGB color gamut support, and Dolby Vision.You get an all-aluminum body, which is not that common even in sub-1 lakh laptops. With a pretty thin profile and 1.25kg, portability gets very handy here. The laptop’s keyboard comes with decent key travel and backlight. The port selection and battery life are also quite good for the price like USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, and HDMI 2.0. In addition, Lenovo offers a compact 65W Type-C charger in the box.

Best Laptop Under Rs. 1 Lakh

Acer Swift Go 14 (2023)

If you are looking to buy the best outta of all laptops under 1 lakh, the Acer Swift Go 14 (2023) is the one to go. This guy boasts all the goodies packed on an aluminum metal body. The display here is a 14-inch OLED panel with 2.8K resolution and 90Hz refresh rate.Likewise, the CPU is a powerful Intel Core i5-13500H paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. You are also sorted with the port selection here. There are two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, 1x USB-A port, 1x microSD card reader, 1x HDMI 2.1, and 1x 3.5mm headphone jack. Fueling it is a 60Wh Li-ion battery with 100W charging. 

Best Budget Gaming Laptops

HP Victus 15 (2023)

Want a gaming laptop on a budget? —Look no further than the new HP Victus 15 (2023). It comes with the latest Intel Core i5-13420H processor along with an RTX 3050 graphics card. Not only does it provide superb raw performance, but it also brings hardware-based ray tracing, DLSS super sampling, and other RTX-exclusive features that will improve your gaming experience.

That aside, HP has included a 15.6-inch IPS screen that refreshes at 144Hz. There is a full-sized keyboard with backlighting.

 

Acer Nitro 5 (2023)

If you can stretch your budget to 134,000 rupees, the Acer Nitro 5 (2023) sits as a viable option. It is powered by a Core i5-12450H processor and the new RTX 4060 GPU (8GB VRAM) with DLSS 3 and Frame Gen technology for those extra frames. You get 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM here with 512GB of SSD storage.Opening the lid gets you to a 15.6-inch IPS panel with FHD resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. The I/O options include 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 1x USB Type-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2) (Thunderbolt 4), and 1x 3.5mm headphone jack.Or if you want some extra CPU power, you can also get the i7-12650H variant at NPR 154,000. The rest of the specs are the same on both siblings.

Best Mid-range Gaming Laptop

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2023)

The Predator Helios Neo 16 makes it to our list of the best mid-range gaming laptops. This particular model boasts a Core i7-13700H CPU paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM. Memory-wise, it comes with 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB of SSD storage.As for the display, there is a 16-inch IPS panel with WUXGA 1920 x 1200 pixels resolution and 300nits brightness. You get a 165 refresh rate, and a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut here.

• Read our review of Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2023).

Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (2023)

Grabbing a spot on our best mid-range gaming laptop is the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (2023). For a price of Rs. 225,000, you are getting a gaming combination of Intel Core i7-13700HX and the RTX 4060 GPU. Complementing this is the 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. Likewise, you get a 16-inch QHD screen with a 240Hz refresh rate to enjoy games on. It even has 100% sRGB coverage and Dolby Vision in case you plan to get into content creation. All this is enclosed in a metallic case with a full-size RGB keyboard.

Best Flagship Gaming Laptop

Acer Predator Helios 16 (2023)

Now for the best gaming laptop in Nepal, we have the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2023). It packs a powerful Core i9-13900HX processor with 24 cores and 32 threads, cocking with a max 5.40GHz turbo frequency. The GPU front is also pretty solid here with the RTX 4080 with 12GB of VRAM, coming into play.For sustained performance, Acer has included dual custom-engineered 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D metal fans, vector heat pipes, and liquid metal thermal grease. Moreover, it sports a 240Hz IPS screen with WQXGA 2560x 1600 pixels resolution.

Best Ultrabook laptops in Nepal

If you are into business and other professionals where it’s essential to have your laptop all the time, these Ultrabooks are for you. These laptops focus more on design and portability than on power. That doesn’t mean they cannot get the job done. A good Ultrabook needs to be light and portable. Thus, it will have a small screen size ranging from 12” to 14”. It also needs to be durable. Similarly, good display and battery life are other aspects of a good Ultrabook.

Apple MacBook Air (M1 / M2)

It’s hard to talk about ultrabooks and not mention the MacBooks powered by Apple’s in-house silicon. If you want the best value for your money, go with the MacBook Air (2020).[caption id="attachment_132864" align="alignnone" width="900"] Left: M1 MacBook Air | Right: M2 MacBook Air[/caption]

Even three years after its launch, it still holds ground as the best Ultrabook laptop out there. Apple’s first in-house laptop silicon brought never-seen-before power efficiency. For a fanless machine, this could handle a wide range of workloads, including light video editing—while also keeping terrific battery life. So, the original MacBook Air (M1) is our first recommendation for anyone looking for a reliable Ultrabook. 

If you can afford to pay A little extra, the new MacBook Air (M2) offers some quality-of-life upgrades on top of the performance uplift brought by the M2 chip. The screen is bigger, better, and now has a notch. Other highlights of 2022’s MacBook Air include a 1080p FaceTime camera, quad-speaker setup, and MagSafe charging. 

• Read our review of the Apple MacBook Air M2 (2022). 
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Not everyone is a gamer, and some are into content creation instead. They need a laptop that can withstand all of their demanding tasks. It is not just about raw CPU power. These laptops need to have color-accurate displays, a capable GPU, a good audio setup, a good selection of ports, and wireless connectivity.

Dell XPS 15 9530 (2023) 

The Dell XPS 15 9530 (2023) is actually an ultraportable laptop but it’s quite popular among content creators given its specs and features. For starters, it comes with a powerful Intel Core i9-13900H CPU paired with NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU. The laptop has liquid metal for the CPU and GPU and dual-fan cooling. The 15.6-inch OLED touch screen on the front boasts a 3.5K resolution and has 400nits brightness. 

Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Pro)

While the MacBook Air is targeted at students and casual users, the MacBook Pro is for true professionals. Apple offers it in 14-inch and 16-inch variants. These are powered by the M3 Pro chip and are more powerful than the last-gen M1 or even M2. Likewise, they are paired with capable active cooling systems. These Pro laptops come with mini-LED panels with Apple’s Liquid Retina XDR technology. 

Asus ZenBook Duo (2024)

If you are okay with paying a premium price for productivity, the ZenBook Duo (2024) is the best content-creation laptop. The main highlight of this laptop is the dual-display setup. You get a 14-inch OLED panel as the primary screen and it has all the bells and whistles. It covers 100% of the DCI-P3 coverage, boasts a 120Hz refresh rate, VESA HDR True Black 500 certification, and has Pantone validation.The second screen is there to increase your productivity. It is a 14-inch OLED screen with FHD resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. Combining both gets you a 19.8-inch screen for your workflow. You also get an Asus Pen 2.0 support with 4096 pressure levels. In case you are wondering, you can also slap a detachable full-size Ergo Sense keyboard on the top of the screen. On top of that, the built-in kickstand takes the comfort to another level. Display aside, the Asus ZenBook Duo is powered by the latest 14th-Gen Intel Core Ultra CPUs. It is paired with integrated Intel Arc graphics. Likewise, it will come with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 2TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD.