There’s nothing stopping you from treating your laptops as jewelry, just like today’s typical smartphone. And as with all personal ornaments, they have to be stylish. It just so happens that electronics stand out best when splashed with white paint. Hence, white gaming laptops are quite popular for those who treat their laptops like jewelry.
White paint, after all, is cleaner and rarer since apparently, they’re not as common due to increased manufacturing costs.
Now, the thing about white components in PCs or laptops is that white is usually more expensive. So you can expect that same price treatment for white gaming laptops. Expect to pay more for computers with white paint.
Some of these white gaming laptops are just lighter versions of their model line while others were made with only a single color scheme in mind. Of course, you’d want the best of them since you’re already ready to spend more for white parts; so here are your options.
Gigabyte AERO 17 Creative Notebook (Silver)
PROS
- Top-of-the-line Intel and Nvidia hardware for laptops
- 4K UHD display
- 120 Hz refresh rate
- Generous RAM
- Generous storage
- Not that heavy for its specs
CONS
- Might run hot and noisy
- Pricey
Specs:
- CPU/Processor: Intel Core i9-12900HK
- GPU/ Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
- RAM/Memory: 32 GB 4800 MHz DDR5
- Storage: 2 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe
- Display: 17.3″ UHD 120 Hz
Technically, it’s silver but it’s not like you’ll get kicked out of the ridiculous elite white laptop owners club (if it even exists). Because out of all the lightly-colored laptops that are in stock right now, this one is the most competitive when it comes to price and specs.
The Gigabyte Aero 17 will satisfy everyone be it professionals or hardcore gamers. It features top-of-the-line Intel and Nvidia hardware for laptops so you won’t find this wanting. And this is a laptop that knows what its got since it paired all that high-end hardware with a 4K screen.
ASUS - ROG Zephyrus G14 White
PROS
- Beautiful form factor
- Thin and light
- Minimalist design
- Top-of-the-line AMD hardware for laptops
- Decent storage
- 2560 x 1600 resolution
CONS
- Screen is only 14 inches
- Raytracing performance isn't as good compared to Nvidia setups
Specs:
- CPU/Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS
- GPU/ Graphics Card: AMD Radeon RX 6800S
- RAM/Memory: 16GB DDR5
- Storage: 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
- Display: 14″ WQXGA 120Hz
So you want to show off by going against the flow with a white laptop? Well, then you might as well do it in style and in substance. Because the Asus ROG Zephyrus allows that white radiance and more by opting to go full AMD for its CPU and GPU.
It’s no slouch, however, as these are both top-of-the-line AMD hardware so you won’t find any shortcoming here when it comes to gaming performance, especially on a 1600p resolution. The only downside is likely the poorer Raytracing performance since it’s not an Nvidia RTX graphics card, but you’re not losing much.
Lenovo Legion 5 White
PROS
- 165Hz refresh rate
- Sleek and minimalist design
- Beautiful keyboard layout
- Not that heavy for a gaming laptop
- Generous storage
CONS
- Screen resolution is only FHD
Specs:
- CPU/Processor: AMD Ryzen 5800H
- GPU/ Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
- RAM/Memory: 16GB RAM
- Storage: 2TB SSD
- Display: 15.6″ FHD 165Hz
Lenovo seems proud about its Legion lineup and rightfully so, their gaming laptops are some of the most solid and most generous when it comes to specs. Because all their Legion laptops feature graphics cards that run at their max wattage, meaning they’re more capable and more powerful compared to laptops with identical specs.
The Legion 5 (White) is no exception. It comes with an AMD CPU for better battery life and an RTX 3070. It’s an overall solid gaming device with only a few compromises. Meanwhile, the design is also superb and can compete with Apple’s minimalism.
ASUS - TUF Dash Moonlight White
PROS
- Minimalist design
- 240Hz refresh rate
- Decent storage
- RTX 3070 at a mid-range price
CONS
- CPU could be better (it's only a 4-core processor)
- FHD only
- No numpad
Specs:
- CPU/Processor: Intel 11th Generation Core i7-11375H
- GPU/ Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
- RAM/Memory: 16GB
- Storage: 1TB SSD
- Display: 15.6″ FHD 240Hz
Another entry from Asus is this minimalist beauty from the TUF lineup. What it does differently from other models is the higher refresh rate. With this one, you can set your maximum framerate to 240 FPS and have a considerable advantage when it comes to eSports titles.
Granted, it’s only in FHD or 1080p to allow for higher refresh rates and higher framerates but that resolution doesn’t matter much in a 15.6-inch screen. In order to utilize the 240Hz screen, the laptop is then paired with an RTX 3070.
MSI Sword 15
PROS
- Sleek, minimalist design
- Full-size keyboard at this budget category
CONS
- GPU could be better
- CPU is last-gen
- RAM is lacking
Specs:
- CPU/Processor: Intel 11th Generation Core i7-11800H
- GPU/ Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
- RAM/Memory: 8GB
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Display: 15.6″ FHD 144Hz
White laptops on a budget that can still do gaming (with an RTX GPU) tend to be unheard of, but thankfully MSI understands some of its consumers. Hence, the MSI Sword 15 exists. It’s one of the most decent budget options for a white laptop, especially if you don’t have the mid-range budget but still want a bit of style.
One of the defining features of this machine is that it usually comes in a white color theme. Now, there are some major compromises for this budget bracket. The RAM is lacking and will suffer in gaming though it’s expandable. Also, the RTX 3050 Ti is not that great for the latest games.
The price also puts it nearly in the mid-range category but that’s to be expected for a white-color laptop.
Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel
PROS
- Flexibile hinge
- Touchscreen display
- Thin and light
- Compact
- Built-in Alexa
- Beautiful, minimalist design
CONS
- A bit pricey for its specs
- CPU and GPU could be better
- Storage could also be better
Specs:
- CPU/Processor: Intel i7-10750H
- GPU/ Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q
- RAM/Memory: 16GB
- Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD
- Display: 14″ FHD
From time to time, Acer does put out some innovative designs and that’s the main selling point of its ConceptD 3 Ezel lineup. It’s supposed to be a creator device; it’s capable of turning into a tablet machine and then seamlessly transforming back into a laptop, perfect for those who draw using a digital pen.
But its entry-level GPU still allows for some light gaming with low-graphics eSports titles. It’s pricey for its specs but you’re mostly paying for its features anyway. This option is primarily geared towards creatives and digital artists. There’s also a Wacom bundle option in case you want the full set of creative tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do white gaming laptops have better specs?
No. Not necessarily. They usually have the same specs as their darker or other-colored counterparts. -
Why are white gaming laptops more expensive?
Because they're not in high demand so the supply is low and limited. Some people might also like black paint better for their electronics.