Looking for a new gaming laptop? We found some good candidates

We found gaming laptops on Amazon that don't cost a fortune. Still, they're good enough to keep everyone playing the latest games at at least 1080p resolution for the next few years.

For a long time, we have been of the opinion that gaming laptops are very versatile devices. In safe mode, they are suitable for work or study, and there is also a performance mode, which shifts the computer into a higher gear. So it is ready to play your favorite games.

Laptops are almost always more expensive than desktop versions, but we still often find quite a few bargains.

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3

The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is the first laptop we've found on Amazon that we think is a good buy. It is currently reduced from €1199 to €899. At the original price, despite the good specifications, I would not recommend it. At such a reduced price, its value is much better.

What do we get?

• AMD Ryzen 5 5600 H (up to 4.2 GHz)
• NVIDIA RTX 3060 6GB
• 16GB of DDR4 RAM
• 15.6-inch FullHD 120 Hz screen
• 512 GB SSD
• Windows 11 Home
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack

As a solution, a good gaming computer for playing at 1080p resolution, with certain games also 1440p. More information on Amazon.

Lenovo Legion 5

Lenovo Legion 5 is €100 more expensive (€999), but has a better processor and screen, larger space and also the latest DDR5 RAM.

• Ryzen 7 6800H
• NVIDIA RTX 3060 6GB
• 16GB of DDR5 RAM
• 1 TB NVMe M.2 SSD
• 15.6-inch FullHD 165 Hz screen

If you want to know more, or to inquire about purchasing, visit the Lenovo Legion 5 laptop product page on Amazon.

MSI Thin GF63

Another gaming laptop that surprised us with its price and good hardware. The MSI Thin GF63 is also currently discounted to €999, but instead of the RTX 3060 graphics card, we get the newer RTX 4050 (6GB) and an Intel i5-12450H processor (8 cores, 12MB cache, up to 4 .4 GHz). Other components are the same or comparable: 16 GB RAM (DDR5), 512 GB SSD and 15.6-inch FullHD display (144 Hz). Windows 11 Home is also installed.

More on Amazon.

Which graphics card is better, RTX 3060 or RTX 4050? Although the RTX 4050 is newer, it dominates the RTX 3060 only when we turn on Ray Tracing technology. Without this, the RTX 3060 is generally more powerful, which you can also see in the video below (gaming comparison starts at 2:43).

If you are not satisfied with any laptop, you can return it within 30 days (more below). With all laptops, you can of course claim the factory warranty at any time.

How do I return an Amazon product?

If you are not satisfied with the computer, you can return it within 30 days. Go to your profile, find the purchase order and fill out the return order form. You will receive a postal label, which you will stick on the packaging and send to the nearest post office. Amazon will initially calculate an approximate return postage cost, which usually matches what you will pay at the post office. If the amount does not match, you can contact support, attach the postage bill and Amazon will refund you the full amount.

If, after the 30-day period has passed, you notice some kind of error that you cannot live with or the computer breaks down, you can claim the warranty as normal. Contact support who will ask for some basic proof and return the product using the above process. If it is an Amazon product, you will receive a replacement product very quickly or a full refund. In the case of products with a lower value, it has also happened to customers that they received a replacement product without returning the defective one.

For products from third-party sellers, the waiting period is usually a little longer, and in most cases with a positive outcome.