Best Gaming Laptops under $1,000 in 2022

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
• RAM: 16GB DDR4 RAM
• Storage: 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
• Display: 15.6-inch FHD
• Battery: Up to 10 Hours

If you’re not interested in learning more about the Acer Nitro 5, feel free to skip this one.

The Acer Nitro 5 is a great gaming laptop that can easily run games at 1080p which is perfect for running around in a beautiful open-world RPG and shooting down enemies in your FPS game of choice. Plus, the Acer Nitro 5 is capable of running multiple triple-A titles at framerates above 60 without stuttering.

If visuals matter to you, this sub $1,000 laptop has all the trappings of a “gamer” laptop. Its red and black aesthetic keeps it visually appealing even if you don’t get the flashy LEDs that come with traditional gaming PCs.

• Processor: Intel i5 9300H
• RAM: 12GB
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
• Display: 15.6-inch FHD
• Battery: Up to 8.5 Hours

It’s always a delight to see an HP Pavilion laptop on lists like this one. In general, HP Pavilion laptops perform well for their price and look amazing, no matter if they’re for work or play. HP Pavilion 15 is no exception. This sleek gaming laptop under $1,000 dollars ditches the red accent of the Acer Nitro 5 for a more calming green.Like its siblings in the HP Pavilion series, it is incredibly thin and light. HP Pavilion 15 weighs a little under 5 pounds and while it looks sleek and compact, it’s able to cool down properly thanks to the wide rear vents so you never have to worry about overheating.

• Processor: Intel i5-10300H
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: 1TB SSD
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
• Display: 15.6-inch FHD
• Battery: Up to 6 Hours

The ASUS TUF 15 gaming laptop has no right to look this good while having this many pros. Okay, it only has a modest 6-hour battery life, but in exchange, you get a powerful 10th Gen Intel processor and high-quality speakers that will make your gaming sessions feel more immersive.

The ASUS TUF 15 also has a USB C port which makes compatibility with upcoming devices or peripherals fuss-free.

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• GPU: GTX 1660 Ti
• Display: 15.6-inch FHD
• Battery: Up to 7 Hours

Lenovo has managed a rare feat with the Lenovo Legion 5: they’ve created an under $1,000 gaming laptop that doesn’t make you look like you’ve substituted all the water in your diet with Mountain Dew. Working adults who prefer to have their work and play in one easy-to-carry device are going to love the Lenovo Legion 5.

While this laptop is admittedly on the heavier side at 5.41 pounds, all that additional weight is worth it because the Lenovo Legion 5 is made primarily out of aluminum. Along with having the most professional-looking chassis on this list, it has a 144Hz screen refresh rate that makes your games look as crisp as the laptop does.

• Processor: Intel Core i5-10300H
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• GPU: GTX 1650 Ti
• Display: 17.3-inch FHD
• Battery: Up to 6 Hours

Looking for a gaming laptop with a massive display? Look no further because the MSI GF75 Leopard has 17.3 inches worth of screen that you can play your favorite games on! The laptop also features a 144Hz refresh rate and multiple connectivity ports, including a Type C USB port. This truly future-proof device can be upgraded from its stock 16GB RAM to 32GB if you want to take full advantage of its 100 percent NTSC color gamut rating with a visually intensive game.

• Processor: Intel Core i5-9300HF
• RAM: 8GB DDR4
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
• Display: 15.6-inch Full HD
• Battery: Up to 8 Hours

Here’s another gaming laptop that won’t make you wince when you take it out for work presentations. The Lenovo IdeaPad is an affordable gaming laptop made for working gamers. It also switches easily between gaming and work thanks to its Quick mode and Quiet mode options. Quick mode makes your Lenovo IdeaPad L340 work at the fastest possible speed for your post-9 to 5 gaming session. Meanwhile, its Quiet mode sacrifices performance to keep its fans quiet for when you just want to sit in a cafe and get some work done.

• Processor: Intel Core i7-9750H
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
• Display: 15.6-inch FH
• DBattery: Up to 8 Hours

The Acer Aspire 7 looks kind of underwhelming compared to the other options on this list, but its mediocre looks come with an Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, a dedicated GPU, and a long battery life. Talk about not judging a book by its cover. Though it’s a little heavier than the thinner laptops on this list, it still has a full range of connectivity ports that include HDMI and USB C which kind of justifies the extra bulk.

• Processor: Intel Core i7-10750H
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: 512GB
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
• Display: 15.6-inch FHD
• Battery: Up to 8 Hours

A 10th gen processor, dual thermal fans, and a 4-zone backlit keyboard? Sign us up. The Dell G3 3500 has the best cooling setup on this list so you won’t have to wonder where that burnt smell is coming from during your gaming marathon. It’s also going to look great on your desk because of its tasteful metallic blue details and 1080p, anti-glare screen.

Processor: Intel Core i5-11300HRAM: 8GBStorage: 512GBGPU: NVIDIA GeForce MX450Display: 16.0-inch QHDBattery: Up to 10 Hours

The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Pro might not look like it’s made for gaming, but it easily performs at the same level as other gaming laptops under $1,000. Its ultra-thin bezels and aluminum chassis make this laptop look as if it would be right at home in an exec’s office. That said, its 16GB of RAM, dedicated NVIDIA GeForce MX450 graphics card, and 10-hour battery life put it squarely in gamer and content creator territory.

• Processor: Intel Core i5-10300H
• RAM: 16GB
• Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
• Display: 15.6-inch FHD
• Battery: Up to 6.5 Hours

The MSI GL65 comes in at just a little over $1,000 but the extra few bucks are worth it when you consider how powerful it is. Much like its earlier 2019 version, the MSI GL65 features the same premium aesthetics complete with an aluminum chassis and a large MSI logo on the lid. While it doesn’t have a Thunderbolt 3 port, there are two USB A ports on this laptop.

The budget gaming laptop features a 1920 x 1080 display and a 144Hz refresh rate that both makes gaming, video streaming, graphic design, and digital art look crisp and vibrant.