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Laptops have come a long way from clunky briefcases to fast, thin and light notebooks. In 2022, a high-end laptop can rival most consumer desktop setups in almost all tasks.
Even though building a desktop PC is more cost-effective (maybe not right at the moment) than getting a laptop of the same specs, an overwhelming majority of us need a mobile computer that can be carried around to finish essential tasks on the go.
This is where thin and light laptops come in, and with technology getting faster and better day by day, a 1.5kg thin and light can easily outperform clunky PCs from yesteryear.
Great thin-and-light laptops meant for casual gaming
1) Lenovo Ideapad 3 14" ($499)
A great budget thin and light, this offering from Lenovo is pretty much the lowest you can (or should) spend and still get a more than decent experience. With a sharp 14 inch 1080p display, it is great for office work, media consumption, and gaming.
The Ryzen 5 5500u, along with Vega 7, can efficiently run most less demanding titles and multiplayer titles like CSGO and Fortnite at 1080p 60FPS in at least low-medium settings. This machine also comes preloaded with Windows 11.
Specs
Display: 14" 1920x1080 60hz
CPU: Ryzen 5 5500u
GPU: Radeon Vega 7 graphics
RAM: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 256 GB Nvme SSD
Other: Windows 11, 1.7 Kgs
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2) ASUS Zenbook 14 ($629)
A slightly more premium and higher spec laptop, yet with a budget thin-and-light nonetheless, the Asus Zenbook 14 looks and feels robust with its lean and clean design and sturdy build. Weighing in at only 1.2 Kgs, this laptop is perfect for travel and gaming on the go.
The dedicated Nvidia MX450 GPU with 2 GB of VRAM and the Ryzen 5 4500u can easily score at least 30+ FPS at 720p even in most newer titles like RDR2 and God of War.
Specs
Display: 14" 1920x1080 60hz
CPU: Ryzen 5 4500u
GPU: MX350 2GB
RAM: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 256 GB Nvme SSD
Other: Windows 10, 1.2 Kg
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2) MSI Stealth 15M
This 'gaming' thin and light from MSI might look petite at only 1.7 Kgs but can punch way above its weight with the i7 and 3060 inside it.
With a dark silver finish, RGB keyboard, and hive-like vents, this machine also has the lean and mean look to back up its power.
The 11th gen i7 and the RTX 3060 can pretty much deliver 1080p 60FPS on almost all titles in high-ultra settings.
Specs
Display: 15.6" 1920x1080, 144hz
CPU: Intel core i7 11375H
GPU: RTX 3060
RAM: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 512 GB Nvme SSD
Other: Windows 10, 1.7 Kg
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