
5. MSI GAMING PRO GV62 (PHP39,995 NET CASH)
The MSI Gaming PRO GV62 is the only laptop in this list that still uses a 7th gen CPU paired with a non-GTX card but it makes it to our top 5 nonetheless. Backed by MSI’s top cooling technology and impressive after-sales service – those looking for a long term gaming laptop should consider this pick.

Model | MSI Gaming PRO GV62 7RC-415PH |
Processor | Intel Core i5-7300HQ Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz) |
Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 2GB GDDR5 |
Connectivity | Intel 3168 Sandy Peak 1 (1×1 802.11 ac)+BT4.2 |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home Single Language |
Display | 15.6″ FHD (1920*1080), wideview 94%NTSC color Anti-glare |
Memory | 4GB DDR4 |
Storage | 1TB (SATA) 7mm |
Optical Drive | No ODD |
Camera | HD type (30fps@720p) |
Keyboard | single backlight KB |
I/O Ports | 1x Type-C USB3.1 Gen1, 2x Type-A USB3.1 Gen1, 1x Type-A USB2.0, |
1x RJ45,1x SD (XC/HC), 1x (4K @ 30Hz) HDMI, 1xMini-Display Port | |
Battery | 6 cell (PE) |
Warranty | 1 Year Warranty Term for Gaming (SEA) |
Bundle | Sleeves |
4. ASUS GAMING X560UD [PHP39,995 NET CASH]
Announced back in 2016, the X560UD was the first GTX1050 laptop to hit the sub-40K price-point. Using a more power efficient ULV Quad-core i5 processor, the laptop was meant for balancd users who needs a machine that can last long but still be powerful enough to handle daily tasks. The compact form factor is also a plus having very thin bezel versus the other laptops found in this list making it an ultraportable powerhouse.
Processor | Inte Core i5 8250U 1.6 GHz (6 M Cache, up to 3.4 GHz) Processor |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Memory | 4GB DDR4 |
Display | 15.6″ (16:9) LED backlit FHD (1920×1080) 60Hz Anti-Glare Panel with 45% NTSC |
Graphic | NVIDIA GTX1050 with 4GB GDDR5 VRAM |
Hard Drives: | 1TB 5400RPM SATA HDD |
Keyboard | Chiclet keyboard |
Card Reader | Multi-format card reader (SD/MMC) |
WebCam | VGA Web Camera |
Networking | Wi-Fi |
Integrated 802.11 AC | |
Bluetooth | Built-in Bluetooth V4.0 |
Interface | 1 x Microphone-in/Headphone-out jack |
1 x Type A USB3.1 (GEN1) | |
2 x Type A USB2.0 | |
1 x HDMI, Support HDMI 1.4 1 x micro SD card | |
Audio | Built-in Stereo 2 W Speakers And Microphone |
ASUS SonicMaster Technology | |
Battery | 3 Cells 36 Whrs Battery |
Output : | 19 V DC, 4.74 A, 90 W |
Input : | 100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal |
Dimensions | 36.4 x 25.9 x 2.4 cm (WxDxH) |
Weight | 1.97 kg |
3. Acer Nitro 5 AN515-42-R8HN (PHP39,995 NET CASH)
Those looking for a more gamery design can turn to the ACER Nitro 5. Featuring AMD’s Ryzen 5 ULV paired with an RX560X, the Nitro 5 is bang for the buck. Audio is boosted by Dolby premium and the keyboard experience is also top notch. It is quite chunky but one of the most affordable gaming designed laptops in the market.

Model | Acer Nitro 5 AN515-42-R8HN |
Processor | AMD RYZEN 5 2500U quad-core processor |
(upto 2 MB L2 cache, upto 4 MB L3 cache, 2.0 GHz w/ PrecisionBoost upto 3.6 GHz, 15 W) | |
Memory | 4GB of DDR4 system memory, upgradable to 32 GB using |
two soDIMM modules | |
Storage | 1 TB 2.5-inch 5400 RPM |
Display | 15.6″ display with IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology, Full HD 1920 x 1080, |
Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio Wide viewing angle up to | |
170 degrees Ultra-slim design Mercury free, environment friendly | |
Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 560X with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM, |
supporting Shader Model 5.0, Microsoft DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5, | |
OpenCL 2.0 | |
Connectivity | WLAN |
802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN | |
Operates at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | |
WPAN | |
Bluetooth 5.0 | |
LAN | |
Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready” | |
Operating System: | Windows 10 Home |
Audio | Optimized Dolby Audio Premium sound enhancement, featuring Surround Virtualizer |
Two built-in stereo speakers” | |
Dimension | 390 (W) x 266 (D) x 26.75 (H) mm (15.35 x 10.47 x 1.05 inches) |
Weight | 2.7 kg (5.95 lbs.) with 4-cell battery pack |
Power | 3-pin 135 W AC adapter |
48 Wh 3220 mAh 15.2 V 4-cell Li ion battery pack | |
Camera | HD webcam with: |
1280 x 720 resolution | |
720p HD audio/video recording | |
Super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR)” | |
I/O Ports | USB Type-C port supporting: |
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps) | |
USB 3.0 port featuring power-off USB charging | |
Two USB 2.0 ports | |
SD Card reader | |
HDMI 2.0 port with HDCP support | |
3.5 mm headphone/speaker jack, supporting headsets with built-in | |
microphone | |
Ethernet (RJ-45) port” | |
Warranty | 2 Years Door-to-Door Warranty |
RUNNER UP!
ASUS GAMING X570ZD [PHP37,995 NET CASH]
The X570ZD is a curved ball thrown in the gaming laptop market scene. It uses AMD’s Ryzen 5 quad core cpu but, interestingly, is paired with a full 4GB DDR5 GTX1050 for some serious firepower at it’s price point. Compared to it’s X560UD sibling, though, the X570ZD does not have thin bezels but makes up for it by a cheaper price point at 37,995 – the cheapest in this list.
Model | AMD Quad Core R5-2500U Processor |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home – ASUS recommends Windows 10 Pro. |
Memory | 4GB DDR4 2400MHz SDRAM, 2 x SO-DIMM socket , |
up to 16 GB SDRAM(On selected models), Dual-channel | |
Display | 15.6-in (16:9) LED-backlit FHD (1920×1080) 60Hz Anti-Glare Panel with 45% NTSC |
Graphic | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 , with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM |
Storage | 1TB 5400 rpm SATA HDD |
Keyboard | Chiclet keyboard with isolated numpad key |
Card Reader | Multi-format card reader (SDXC) |
WebCam | VGAWebcam |
Networking | Wi-Fi |
Integrated 802.11ac | |
10/100/1000 Base T | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 |
Interface | 1 x Microphone-in/Headphone-out jack |
1 x Type-C USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) | |
1 x USB 3.0 port(s) Type A | |
2 x USB 2.0 port(s) | |
1 x RJ45 LAN jack for LAN insert | |
1 x HDMI, HDMI support 1.4 | |
1 x AC adapter plug | |
1 x micro SD card | |
Audio | Built-in 2 W Stereo Speakers with Analog Microphone |
Supports Windows 10 Cortana with Voice | |
ASUS SonicMaster Technology | |
Battery | 3 -Cell 48 Wh Battery |
BEST PICK!
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 330 [PHP39,995 NET CASH]
This laptop is simply the best at this price point. While most other brands resort to ULV processors to reach this pricepoint, or a non-GTX card – Lenovo has done neither. Using a true quad core gaming processor – the i5-8300H- and paired with a full GTX1050 GPU, the IdeaPad Gaming laptop is no doubt a true value for money. Backed by 2 years warranty and accidental damage protection, it’s a solid investment for first time buyers.
Model | Lenovo Ideapad 330-15ICH 81FK0035PH |
Processor | Intel Core i5-8300H 2.30 GHz Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz) |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Graphics | 4GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 GDDR5 |
Display | 15.6 FHD IPS AG 200N |
Memory | 4GB DDR4 2400 |
Storage | 1 TB SATA HDD |
Audio | 2 x 2 W speakers with Dolby Audio |
Keyboard | Backlit Keyboard ENGLISH |
Dimensions | 378 mm x 260 mm x 22.9 mm / 14.1″ x 10.2″ x 0.9″ |
Weight | Starting at 2.2 kg / 4.85 lbs |
WiFi/Bluetooth | 1 x 1 AC WiFi + Bluetooth 4.1 |
Ports | USB Type-C 3.1 |
2 x USB 3.0 (one charging) | |
HDMI | |
4-in-1 card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC) | |
Audio jack |
*Editors notes – All laptops are indentical in their base configurations of coming in with only a 4GB DDR4 ram and a 1TB Hard drive but all of them are upgradeable up to atleast 16GB of ram. An M.2 slot is also available in all 5 gaming laptops for those looking for a speedier system. We recommend atleast an extra 4GB and 128GB SSD add-on for any of the 5 laptops listed above.
All gaming laptops we listed are available in Major IT resellers nationwide. Prices may vary at the time of purchase versus the time this article was written.