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Looking for the ultimate gaming experience without breaking the bank? Look no further than our collection of the best gaming laptops under $500. Whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore enthusiast, these affordable laptops deliver impressive performance, stunning graphics, and seamless gameplay. With powerful processors, ample storage, and high-quality displays, these gaming laptops are designed to take your gaming sessions to the next level. Get ready to immerse yourself in thrilling virtual worlds without compromising your budget.
Acer - Chromebook 516 GE Cloud Gaming Laptop - 16" 2560x1600 120Hz - Intel Core i5-1240P - 8GB RAM - 256GB SSD - RGB KB - Titanium Gray
Model: CBG516-1H-53TYSKU: 6516347Top comment"Best Gaming Chromebook on the market!!!...I can’t say enough about the Acer 516 GE gaming edition laptop! Plays cloud gaming on Xbox and Nvidia with no issues and love playing now on my Chromebook which is insane at 120ghz!...Acer Chromebook Laptop...Got the computer as a gift and it's been working great for my girlfriend, she isn't even much of a gamer but she's been playing a bunch of good story games, steam works on here, overall great"
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Get ready for a new way to game with the Acer Chromebook 516 GE. Fire it up and let the fun begin! This cool machine is equipped with everything you need to get into cloud gaming—on a Chromebook! Take command of the battlefield and immerse yourself into hours of excitement and vivid entertainment in high-FPS gameplay that’s provided by NVIDIA GeForce NOW's top tier (Subsciption Required). Take it anywhere and enjoy smooth animations on its impressive 16-inch WQXGA narrow bezel display, which features a sweet 120Hz refresh rate to showcase highly accurate colors and crisp imagery while you game—anytime, anywhere!Top comment"Best Gaming Chromebook on the market!!!...I can’t say enough about the Acer 516 GE gaming edition laptop! Plays cloud gaming on Xbox and Nvidia with no issues and love playing now on my Chromebook which is insane at 120ghz!...Acer Chromebook Laptop...Got the computer as a gift and it's been working great for my girlfriend, she isn't even much of a gamer but she's been playing a bunch of good story games, steam works on here, overall great"
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Get ready for a new way to game with the Acer Chromebook 516 GE. Fire it up and let the fun begin! This cool machine is equipped with everything you need to get into cloud gaming—on a Chromebook! Take command of the battlefield and immerse yourself into hours of excitement and vivid entertainment in high-FPS gameplay that’s provided by NVIDIA GeForce NOW's top tier (Subsciption Required). Take it anywhere and enjoy smooth animations on its impressive 16-inch WQXGA narrow bezel display, which features a sweet 120Hz refresh rate to showcase highly accurate colors and crisp imagery while you game—anytime, anywhere!See all ChromebooksLenovo - Slim 3 Chromebook 14" FHD Touch-Screen Laptop - MediaTek Kompanio 520 - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Abyss Blue
Model: 82XJ0000USSKU: 6531742Top comment"My new gaming laptop...Great for my gaming, the touchscreen is invaluable. Lightweight, with the larger screen than my iPad it’s easier on my seventy-three year old eyes for reading and seeing small articles in the games....S mode...S mode should allow chrome..wouldakt it a universal computer"
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Live animated, live lively, live balanced. When you’re packing the thin and light IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook, featuring WiFi 6 and 13.5 hours of battery life, balancing work and play all day becomes effortless. The 14" FHD IPS touchscreen display and MediaTek Kompanio 500 Series processors are a significant upgrade to your work and entertainment, with front-facing Waves-tuned speakers. Get Minecraft and 3 months of Realms Plus at no cost* with purchase of a new Chromebook. Terms Apply. *Offer valid for qualifying Chromebooks purchased on or after July 1st, 2023 through September 30th, 2023 while supplies last.Top comment"My new gaming laptop...Great for my gaming, the touchscreen is invaluable. Lightweight, with the larger screen than my iPad it’s easier on my seventy-three year old eyes for reading and seeing small articles in the games....S mode...S mode should allow chrome..wouldakt it a universal computer"
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Live animated, live lively, live balanced. When you’re packing the thin and light IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook, featuring WiFi 6 and 13.5 hours of battery life, balancing work and play all day becomes effortless. The 14" FHD IPS touchscreen display and MediaTek Kompanio 500 Series processors are a significant upgrade to your work and entertainment, with front-facing Waves-tuned speakers. Get Minecraft and 3 months of Realms Plus at no cost* with purchase of a new Chromebook. Terms Apply. *Offer valid for qualifying Chromebooks purchased on or after July 1st, 2023 through September 30th, 2023 while supplies last.See all ChromebooksLenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touch Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey
Model: 82H803SDUSSKU: 6549066Top comment"Not a gaming computer but does fairly well with online games....Good for gaming...It runs very fast and good for gaming and work as well."
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The ultimate Smart Learning notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i pairs up to 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processors with tailored work and learn from home solutions that address eye strain, posture problems and at-home distractions, while deploying intelligent thermals for a cool and whisper-quiet system. The new privacy shutter on the camera also lets you reserve complete control over your privacy in the home and beyond.Top comment"Not a gaming computer but does fairly well with online games....Good for gaming...It runs very fast and good for gaming and work as well."
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The ultimate Smart Learning notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i pairs up to 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processors with tailored work and learn from home solutions that address eye strain, posture problems and at-home distractions, while deploying intelligent thermals for a cool and whisper-quiet system. The new privacy shutter on the camera also lets you reserve complete control over your privacy in the home and beyond.See all Windows LaptopsDell - Inspiron 14.0" 2-in-1 Touch Laptop - AMD Ryzen 5 7530U - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Lavender Blue
Model: i7435-A111BLU-PUSSKU: 6538395Top comment"good for work and games...great laptop for its price, has enough storage and its a great laptop for work and light gaming, lasted 8 hours before i had to charge it...very nice good price *****************************s"
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Turn your content into immersive experiences with enhanced audio features and versatile modes on the new Inspiron 14 2-in-1 laptop.Top comment"good for work and games...great laptop for its price, has enough storage and its a great laptop for work and light gaming, lasted 8 hours before i had to charge it...very nice good price *****************************s"
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Turn your content into immersive experiences with enhanced audio features and versatile modes on the new Inspiron 14 2-in-1 laptop.See all Windows LaptopsAcer - Aspire 3 Thin & Light Laptop - 15.6" Full HD IPS Touch Display - AMD Ryzen 5 7520U - 8GB LPDDR5 - 512GB SSD - Wi-Fi 6 - Steam Blue
Model: A315-24PT-R90ZSKU: 6530235Top comment"Acer laptop...Awesome computer for everyday use. No gaming just surfing and running live auctions. Not laggy. ...Acer touchscreen laptop...Apps download quickly and easily movies stream effortlessly. Not a gamer, so no feedback on that four out of five stars"
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Choose the ready-to-go Aspire 3 with the latest Ryzen 7000 Series Processors made for practical multitasking and productivity. With ease-of-use at its core, this family-friendly laptop is ready when you are. This Aspire 3 can tackle any job no matter how complex.Creativity soars to new heights with sharp, crisp visuals showcased on the 15.6" Full HD IPS touchscreen, while the thin bezel provides you more space to work with wherever inspiration strikes. It’s the perfect companion to take with you wherever you go!Top comment"Acer laptop...Awesome computer for everyday use. No gaming just surfing and running live auctions. Not laggy. ...Acer touchscreen laptop...Apps download quickly and easily movies stream effortlessly. Not a gamer, so no feedback on that four out of five stars"
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Choose the ready-to-go Aspire 3 with the latest Ryzen 7000 Series Processors made for practical multitasking and productivity. With ease-of-use at its core, this family-friendly laptop is ready when you are. This Aspire 3 can tackle any job no matter how complex.Creativity soars to new heights with sharp, crisp visuals showcased on the 15.6" Full HD IPS touchscreen, while the thin bezel provides you more space to work with wherever inspiration strikes. It’s the perfect companion to take with you wherever you go!See all Windows LaptopsHP - 17.3" HD+ Laptop - AMD Ryzen 3 7320U - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Natural Silver
Model: 17-cp2033dxSKU: 6554443Top comment"Highly Recommended for average needs - Unsure gaming capabilities - not a gamer More than enough for the office work I do on it Light weight too - a plus!...Display is large, graphics card and processor are good but not great if you are a gamer. If you want a fast gaming computer will probably have to spend over $800 imo but if you want above average laptop for internet browsing and office functions this is a great buy."
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More screen, less footprint. The HP 17.3” Laptop PC is about sustainability while blending performance and comfort. See more and enjoy flicker-free images on an HD+ screen with a narrow bezel and get comfy while you type with a new lift-hinge that elevates the keyboard. Multitasking feels easy and fast with the performance of an AMD processor, powerful graphics, and speedy Wi-Fi technology. Store more of what you love with a lot of storage. Everyday computing made easy, with a wide array of comfort features like HP Fast Charge and an enlarged click pad. It makes it so all you need to do is you, and not think about anything else.Top comment"Highly Recommended for average needs - Unsure gaming capabilities - not a gamer More than enough for the office work I do on it Light weight too - a plus!...Display is large, graphics card and processor are good but not great if you are a gamer. If you want a fast gaming computer will probably have to spend over $800 imo but if you want above average laptop for internet browsing and office functions this is a great buy."
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More screen, less footprint. The HP 17.3” Laptop PC is about sustainability while blending performance and comfort. See more and enjoy flicker-free images on an HD+ screen with a narrow bezel and get comfy while you type with a new lift-hinge that elevates the keyboard. Multitasking feels easy and fast with the performance of an AMD processor, powerful graphics, and speedy Wi-Fi technology. Store more of what you love with a lot of storage. Everyday computing made easy, with a wide array of comfort features like HP Fast Charge and an enlarged click pad. It makes it so all you need to do is you, and not think about anything else.See all Windows LaptopsHP - Victus 15.6" Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 - 512GB SSD - Mica Silver
Model: 15-fb1013dxSKU: 6541840Top comment"A powerful gaming computer for a gamer...A powerful gaming computer for a gamer. HP Victus is an always good brand to have....Gamer son...Good beginning gaming Laptop bought for my son to try."
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Keep up with the biggest games and the best players. The processor and graphics are all sleekly designed in a mighty little package. It's time to start your gaming adventure.Top comment"A powerful gaming computer for a gamer...A powerful gaming computer for a gamer. HP Victus is an always good brand to have....Gamer son...Good beginning gaming Laptop bought for my son to try."
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Keep up with the biggest games and the best players. The processor and graphics are all sleekly designed in a mighty little package. It's time to start your gaming adventure.See all Gaming LaptopsHP - Envy 2-in-1 15.6" Full HD Touch-Screen Laptop - AMD Ryzen 5 7530U - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Nightfall Black
Model: 15-fh0013dxSKU: 6535748Top comment"For gaming is not recomendable…the games ultra is not compatible...Great for smaller games...This laptop works excellent for what i bought it for. Just light gaming."
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This HP Envy x360 15.6 inch 2-in-1 laptop levels up your go time, camera time, and screen time with the touchscreen display, audio by Bang & Olufsen and HP Presence collaboration technology. And with a sustainable design, serious power, and all the apps you could imagine, your flow is–Unstoppable. Dynamic. Cinematic. Elevate every experience.Top comment"For gaming is not recomendable…the games ultra is not compatible...Great for smaller games...This laptop works excellent for what i bought it for. Just light gaming."
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This HP Envy x360 15.6 inch 2-in-1 laptop levels up your go time, camera time, and screen time with the touchscreen display, audio by Bang & Olufsen and HP Presence collaboration technology. And with a sustainable design, serious power, and all the apps you could imagine, your flow is–Unstoppable. Dynamic. Cinematic. Elevate every experience.See all Windows LaptopsHP - Envy 2-in-1 14" Full HD Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Natural Silver
Model: 14-es0013dxSKU: 6535745Top comment"The screen is beautiful a s the laptop works great!...Never had any problems other than an attempt at gaming but i knew better than to run big games on it."
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You go where the work takes you so you need a laptop that can power you through your day. This HP Envy x360 14-inch 2-in-1 laptop levels up all you do, wherever you set up shop, with HP Presence collaboration technology and power that won’t quit. And with a sustainable design, you can get after it, while doing a solid for the planet. Whatever you do. Wherever you go. Be in your zone.Top comment"The screen is beautiful a s the laptop works great!...Never had any problems other than an attempt at gaming but i knew better than to run big games on it."
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You go where the work takes you so you need a laptop that can power you through your day. This HP Envy x360 14-inch 2-in-1 laptop levels up all you do, wherever you set up shop, with HP Presence collaboration technology and power that won’t quit. And with a sustainable design, you can get after it, while doing a solid for the planet. Whatever you do. Wherever you go. Be in your zone.See all Windows LaptopsASUS - Vivobook 16" Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS with 12GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Quiet Blue
Model: M1603QA-R712512SKU: 6535990Top comment"So far it has been a great choice to accomplish our needs, which includes everything but gaming. Only a gamer would know if this laptop would work for them....Entrylevel gamer...I think the young one will love having a entry level gaming laptop to play his games. Over all I did buy this for Xmas gift but knew I was buying a good product"
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Make your world shine with ASUS Vivobook 16X, the feature-packed laptop with a brilliant display. Vivobook 16X makes it easy to get things done, anywhere: everything about it has been improved, from its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 mobile processor to its 180° lay-flat hinge, modern colors and sleek geometric design.Top comment"So far it has been a great choice to accomplish our needs, which includes everything but gaming. Only a gamer would know if this laptop would work for them....Entrylevel gamer...I think the young one will love having a entry level gaming laptop to play his games. Over all I did buy this for Xmas gift but knew I was buying a good product"
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Make your world shine with ASUS Vivobook 16X, the feature-packed laptop with a brilliant display. Vivobook 16X makes it easy to get things done, anywhere: everything about it has been improved, from its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 mobile processor to its 180° lay-flat hinge, modern colors and sleek geometric design.See all Windows Laptops