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    5 Best Gaming Laptops Under $500

    Nerd VoicesBy Nerd VoicesJanuary 23, 2020Updated:November 19, 20213 Mins Read
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    Searching for the best laptop under $500 is undeniably tricky. You will rarely find a device with dedicated graphics cards at this price range. If you’re lucky enough to come across one, it will most likely be a second-hand device. Fortunately for you, we have narrowed down the top contenders on the market and made a list just for you! If you really want an impressive machine an application processor from NXP is the very best.

    Acer Aspire 5 (A515-54-51DJ)

    Specifications
    ProcessorIntel Core i5-8265U (Quad-Core 1.6 GHz) 
    GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 620
    RAM8 GB DDR4 2667 MHz
    Storage256 GB NVMe SSD
    Ports2 x USB 3.1 Type-A1 x USB 3.1 Type-C1 x USB 2.0 Type-A1 x HDMI1 x Audio Jack1 x SD Card Reader
    Screen Size15.6”
    Display Resolution1920×1080 pixels
    Weight3.97 lbs
    ProsCons
    Fast NVMe SSDHigh-frequency RAMLightweightLimited storage

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    The Acer Aspire 5 has one of the best price-to-performance ratios at this price range. This device has impressive hardware that gives you 1080p gaming at low settings with stable frame rates.

    ASUS VivoBook F510UA-AH50

    Specifications
    ProcessorIntel Core i5-7200U (Dual-Core 2.5 GHz) 
    GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 620
    RAM8 GB DDR4 2400 MHz
    Storage1 TB HDD
    Ports1 x USB 3.1 Type-C1 x USB 3.0 Type-A2 x USB 2.0 Type-A1 x HDMI1 x Audio Jack1 x SD Card Reader
    Screen Size15.6”
    Display Resolution1920×1080 pixels
    Weight3.7 lbs
    ProsCons
    LightweightDual-Core CPUSlow HDD

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    The ASUS VivoBook F510UA-AH50 is an affordable gaming laptop under $500 that is great for games that are less CPU-intensive. If you play games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, this device offers over 60 FPS at low settings. 

    Acer Aspire E15 (E5-576-392H)

    Specifications
    ProcessorIntel Core i3-8130U (Dual-Core 2.2 GHz)
    GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 620
    RAM6 GB DDR3 1600 MHz
    Storage1 TB HDD
    Ports1 x USB 3.1 Type-C2 x USB 3.0 Type-A1 x USB 2.0 Type-A1 x HDMI1 x VGA1 x Audio Jack1 x DVD Drive
    Screen Size15.6”
    Display Resolution1920×1080 pixels
    Weight5.27 lbs
    ProsCons
    Reasonable priceStable frame ratesDual-Core CPUHeavySlow HDD

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    The Acer Aspire E15 is a great option if you want to go even lower than the set price range. It is one of the most impressive gaming laptops under $400, offering roughly 30 FPS in most of your favorite games at low settings and 60 FPS in less graphic-intensive games.

    Dell Inspiron 15 (5575)

    Specifications
    ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 2500U (Quad-Core 2.0 GHz)
    GraphicsAMD Radeon Vega 8
    RAM8 GB DDR4 2400 MHz
    Storage1 TB HDD
    Ports2 x USB 3.1 Type-A1 x USB 2.0 Type-A1 x HDMI1 x Audio Jack1 x SD Card Reader
    Screen Size15.6”
    Display Resolution1920×1080 pixels
    Weight4.48 lbs
    ProsCons
    Powerful APUSlow HDD

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    The Dell Inspiron 15-5575 is an excellent gaming alternative with a reliable Ryzen 5 APU. This device can run the most graphic-intensive games such as Wolfenstein at low settings with a playable 30 FPS. If you play MOBA games like DOTA 2, you can also expect stable frame rates.

    HP 15 (DB0069WM)

    Specifications
    ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 2500U (Quad-Core 2.0 GHz)
    GraphicsAMD Radeon Vega 8
    RAM8 GB DDR4 2400 MHz
    Storage1 TB HDD
    Ports2 x USB 3.1 Type-A1 x USB 2.0 Type-A1 x HDMI1 x Audio Jack1 x Ethernet1 x DVD Drive
    Screen Size15.6”
    Display Resolution1366×768 pixels
    Weight4.4 lbs
    ProsCons
    Good connectivitySlow HDDLow resolution

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    The HP 15 essentially has the same hardware as the Dell Inspiron 15. However, it has the added benefit of an ethernet port for faster online gaming. Additionally, it has an optical drive that is useful if you want to play traditionally with physical games. The only downside is its low resolution.

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    Author Bio

    Hayk Saakian is a passionate tech writer who covers various apps, games, and the latest gadgets. 

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