AMD has been progressively releasing better and better processors over the years. The competition between team blue and team red has only resulted in us, the consumers, coming out as winners. Last year we saw a ton of AMD gaming laptops launch and also reviewed a bunch of those laptops as well. With a high core count and budget prices, AMD strikes a good balance between performance and affordability. Although Intel holds a strong share of the market, AMD is slowly creeping up to them and team blue is definitely feeling the heat. Today, one can buy an AMD gaming laptop starting with a quad-core processor all the way to an octa-core unit. With that said, here are some of the best AMD-powered gaming laptops that a user can buy.
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The first AMD based laptop we have on our list comes from the house of Dell. The Dell G15-5515 is a gaming laptop with a dedicated GPU, a powerful AMD processor, and an actual gaming display. Most gaming laptops lack behind when it comes to their display specs; the screen refresh rate to be precise. Well, this laptop comes with a 15.6 inch full HD 165Hz WVA anti-glare LED display with 300 nits of brightness.
This laptop is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H mobile processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and a 6GB of dedicated NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPU. The laptop weighs 2.57 kg and has a backlit keyboard. The I/O ports on this laptop include 2 SuperSpeed 2.0 Gen 1 Type-A USB ports, a SuperSpeed USB 3.2 port, a Type-C USB port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an HDMI port.
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If you are looking for an AMD based gaming laptop with an insane screen refresh rate then the MSI Delta 15 is the best pick for you. This laptop comes with an FHD panel supporting a 240Hz screen refresh rate. It is powered by an AMD 5th Generation Ryzen 7 5800H processor with a max turbo frequency of 4.4GHz, 16GB RAM expandable up to 64GB, 1TB of M.2 SSD, and a dedicated 10GB of AMD Radeon RX6700M GPU for insane performance. This thin and lightweight laptop weighs only 1.9 kg with RGB backlight keyboard support.
The I/O ports on this laptop include a Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2/Display Port, a Type-C USB Gen 2 port, 2x Type-A USB 3.2 port, and an HDMI port supporting up to 4K at 60Hz output. This laptop is specifically designed for gaming and it also has Cool Boost 5 architecture that basically helps to keep the laptop cool under pressure/load.
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The HP Pavilion Aero 13 is an AMD processor-based thin and light laptop weighing only 1 kg. It is one of the most lightweight laptops on our list. This light yet powerful laptop comes with a 13.3 inch WUXGA anti-glare IPS panel with 400 nits of display brightness. It is powered by AMD Ryzen 7 5800U processor with clock speed up to 4.4GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and integrated AMD Radeon graphics.
This laptop from the house of HP has a 3D metal design and it’s the first HP laptop to have ~90% screen-to-body ratio. It comes with built-in Alexa to give you full control over entertainment features. It also includes a fingerprint reader to help you keep the laptop secure and unlock it faster.
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The Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5 is a powerful laptop with almost all the features needed in a good laptop. It comes with a 15.6-inch FHD IPS panel with 300 nits of brightness and is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor with a max clock speed of 4.3GHz, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. The laptop also has Rapid Charge technology which charges 80% of the laptop in just 60 minutes.
The laptop has a very slim, 4-sided narrow bezel build and it includes a fingerprint reader and camera with a privacy shutter. It comes with 2×2 dual front-facing speakers with Dolby Audio and just like other business laptops in our list, this laptop has a backlit keyboard.
The I/O port in this laptop includes 2x USB 3.0 ports, a USB Type C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, a micro SD card slot, and an HDMI port. As we said, this laptop has almost all the features a good laptop needs and if you are looking to buy an AMD processor-based laptop with the above features then Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 should be your pick.
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The Acer Swift X SFX14-41G is a thin and lightweight yet powerful laptop packed with crazy features and specifications. It comes with a 14-inch Full HD IPS Widescreen LED panel with 300 nits of brightness. The laptop comes with a dedicated 4GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU that can do graphic-intensive tasks with ease.
The Acer Swift X SFX14-41G is powered by AMD Ryzen 5 5600U, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD for storage. The RAM on this laptop cannot be extended as it supports a maximum of 16GB RAM (which is already installed. Considering the features of this laptop, it can be a good pick for those looking for thin and lightweight laptops as it weighs only 1.39 kg.
The I/O ports on this laptop include a USB Type-C port, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB 2.0 port, and an HDMI port. It also comes with an embedded fingerprint reader to keep the device secure and easy to unlock. As claimed by the brand, this laptop also supports fast charging with an average battery life of 11 hours.
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The HP Pavilion 15 is an AMD based gaming laptop from the house of HP. The laptop comes with a dedicated GPU, ample RAM for gaming, a powerful AMD processor, and a 144Hz refresh rate panel. This laptop comes with a 15.6-inch FHD antiglare IPS panel with 300 nits of brightness and 144Hz of screen refresh rate.
This laptop is powered by AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor with a max clock speed of 4.4GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and a dedicated 4GB of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU. The laptop also has 3-sided micro-edge bezels which look sleek and pass the vibe check while gaming. The I/O ports on this laptop include an SD card reader, an ethernet port, a SuperSpeed Type-A USB, a SuperSpeed Type-C USB, a Type-A USB (HP sleep and charge), a 3.5mm audio jack, and an HDMI port.
The operating system on this laptop is Windows 11, it has an RGB backlight keyboard and the laptop weighs 1.9 kg.
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The Acer Swift 3 is a stylish thin and lightweight AMD processor based laptop weighing only 1.2 kg. This sleek laptop comes with a 14-inch FHD high-brightness IPS panel with backlit keyboard support.
The laptop is powered by AMD Ryzen 5 4500U hexa core processor with a max clock speed of 4.0GHz, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD with integrated AMD Radeon Graphics. The laptop also has built-in Alexa to support voice commands.
The I/O ports in this laptop include a Type-C port, a Type-A USB 2.0 port, a USB 3.0 port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an HDMI port. If you are looking for a lightweight laptop that is easy to carry with the mentioned features then the Acer Swift 3 should be an ideal pick for you.
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The Dell Inspiron 3515 is a budget laptop for those looking for AMD processor based laptops with decent performance. This laptop comes with a 15.6-inch FHD WVA display panel. It is powered by an AMD Ryzen 3-3250U processor with a max clock speed of 3.5GHz, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and an integrated AMD Radeon GPU.
The I/O ports in this laptop include 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB, a USB 2.0 port, an SD card reader, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an HDMI port. This laptop comes with ExpressCharge technology that helps to charge the battery up to 80% in just 60 minutes. The operating system on this laptop is Windows 11 and the laptop weighs 1.8 kg. If these specs match your expectations while keeping the budget in mind then this laptop should be a good pick for you.
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If you are looking for an AMD processor based laptop under 40K then the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1 is a good pick for you. This laptop has 4-sided narrow bezels and comes with a 15.6-inch FHD anti-glare panel with 220 nits of brightness. It is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor with a max clock speed of 3.7GHz, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and an integrated AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics.
The I/O ports in this laptop are a Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, a Type-A USB 2.0 port, a 3.5mm audio jack, a 4-in-1 media card reader, and an HDMI port. The laptop supports Dolby Audio giving an immersive audio listening experience with its 2x 1.5W stereo speakers. The laptop also has an inbuilt privacy shutter for the webcam and it weighs 1.6 kg.
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If you are looking for a thin, lightweight, and stylish laptop around 60K then the MSI Modern 14 is a good pick for you. It comes with a 15.6-inch FHD IPS panel with a 60Hz screen refresh rate. It is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 57000U processor with a max clock speed of 4.3GHz, 8GB of expandable RAM up to 64GB, 512 GB of SSD, and an integrated AMD Radeon iGPU.
The I/O ports on this laptop include a Type C USB port, 2x Type A USB 2.0 port, a micro SD port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an HDMI port that supports up to 4K output at a 30Hz fresh rate. The laptop weighs 1.6 kg and it supports a backlit keyboard that surely helps in dark environments.
