5 Best RTX 4050 Gaming Laptops

Specs:

• CPU / Processor: Intel Core i7-12650H
• GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
• RAM / Memory: 16GB DDR5 – 5200 MHz
• Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD
• Display: 15.6″ FHD 144Hz

Acer Nitro 5 leads the pack again when it comes to budget-oriented options. It just so happens that a lot of buyers looking for RTX 4050 gaming laptops have budget-oriented prices in mind. This is at a sub $1,200 price point.

It does come with some caveats, namely the 12th-gen processor but it’s an i7 anyway and it also comes paired with DDR5 memory. Even better, the RAM speed is 5200 MHz, allowing it to keep up with 13th Gen processors.

For the mid-range price, you can still expect mid-range performance thanks to the RTX 4000’s Frame Generation tech.

Specs:

• CPU / Processor: Intel Core i9-13900H
• GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
• RAM / Memory: 16GB LPDDR5
• Storage: 1TB PCIe SSD
• Display: 13.4” Nebula Display 16:10 QHD 165Hz

For this price point (sub-$1,800), you should probably just go for an RTX 4060 or a wayward RTX 4070 gaming laptop. However, if you care about being able to transform your gaming laptop into a gaming tablet complete with a stylus pen, then it’s hard to beat the ROG Flow Z13 (2023).

The highlight here is the 13th-gen i9 CPU, making it perfect for heavy multimedia tasks and digital artists. The compact size and the beautiful display are premium advantages that somewhat justify the price. Of course, the display is also a touchscreen, adding to the luxury.

If you need it for work and also want to game on the side, then this device is great.

Specs:

• CPU / Processor: Intel Core i7-13700H
• GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
• RAM / Memory: 16GB of LPDDR5 – 6400 MHz
• Storage: 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD
• Display: 14″ 2880 x 1800 OLED Panel 90 Hz

If the display is what matters to you most for gaming laptops but you still find the latest mini-LED tech expensive, then OLED is the way to go. There are some old OLED models from the Gigabyte AERO lineup and they have some rather astonishing specs.

Because underneath the hood is a pair of low-profile DDR5 RAM running at a max speed of 6400 MHz. Paired with a 13th-gen i7, you can bet that this laptop won’t lag or stutter at all (unless in poorly-optimized applications).

The OLED panel itself is decent enough since it also runs at 90 Hz. The only worrying part is the GPU which only has 6GB of VRAM, and it might run into some VRAM shortages for certain games running at native resolution.

Specs:

• CPU / Processor: Intel Core i7-1360P
• GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
• RAM / Memory: 32 GB – 4800 MHz LPDDR5
• Storage: 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe
• Display: 16″ 2560 x 1600 165 Hz Touchscreen

Speaking of 2-in-1 touchscreen laptops, MSI also has a contender in the form of the Summit E16 Flip Evo. It’s currently one of the most extravagant RTX 4050 gaming laptops available right now. Apart from the thin bezels adding to its luxurious appearance, the laptop also has a 360-degree hinge.

So you can use it as a fully-fledged tablet. There are also multiple sizes in case you’re looking for something more compact. But overall, the specs are capable enough for any multimedia professional looking for an all-around device.

Specs:

• CPU / Processor: Intel Core i5-12500H
• GPU / Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
• RAM / Memory: 16 GB – DDR5
• Storage: 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD
• Display: 15.6″ 1920 x 1080 IPS Display

Not to be confused with the other Acer Nitro 5 above, this one has different specs, notably for its CPU. It’s only a 12th-gen i5. Consequently, this allowed the laptop to be priced at sub-$1,000, putting it in the entry-level budget range, which is about right for the RTX 4050.

It’s still a good option for those who are looking to save a bit by cutting the CPU capability (though it’s still perfectly capable). And surprisingly enough, it still came with DDR5 RAM which is quite thoughtful of Acer considering how some of their competition in MSI only went with DDR4 for their ultra-budget RTX 4050 gaming laptops.