Although gaming laptops are criticized for being expensive compared to a traditional gaming PC, we can’t deny that they still offer great performance and portability. And if you’re in a hunt for one with a budget of Php100K, here’s a list of suggestions.
Note: The gaming laptops below are those with NVIDIA GeForce GTX970M GPUs. Listing was sourced from Villman and PC Express and arranged by price from highest to lowest.
Alienware 15 R
First up is the Alienware 15 R. As expected of an Alienware laptop, it’s expensive at Php99,999, but you’ll get a 15.6-inch Full HD display, Intel Core i7-6700HQ CPU, 8GB RAM, 1TB storage, and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M GPU. In addition, it also supports Alienware’s Graphics Amplifier in case you want to boost GPU performance.
Alienware 15 R specs:
15.6-inch Full HD IPS Anti-Glare display
2.6GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ CPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M, 3GB GDDR5 GPU
8GB DDR4 2,133MHz (4GB x2) RAM
1TB 7,200RPM SATA 6Gb/s
Killer 1535 802.11ac 2×2 WiFi
Bluetooth 4.1
3-in-1 card reader
Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C)
SuperSpeed USB 3.0
RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet IPvs
HDMI 2.0
Headphone 1/8″ Port
8-cell Lithium Ion (92 Wh) battery
Windows 10
MSI GS70 2QE Stealth Pro
Next is the only 17-incher on the list, the MSI GS70 2QE Stealth Pro. Previously priced Php109K on PC Express, it’s now down to Php99,995. It sports a 17.3-inch Full HD display, GTX970M GPU, 16GB RAM, and a combo of 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD.
MSI GS70 2QE Stealth Pro key specs:
17.3-inch Full HD display
2.6GHz Intel Core i7-4720HQ CPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX970M, 3GB DDR5 GPU
16GB DDR3 RAM
256GB SSD MSATA + 1TB HDD SATA
Windows 8.1
ASUS ROG Strix GL502VT
ASUS is not to be left out with their ROG STRIX GL502 gaming laptop which launched in the country just last month. It boasts a 15.6-inch display, 2.6GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor, 8GB RAM, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M GPU. It is priced at Php99,984.
ASUS ROG STRIX GL502VL specs:
15.6-inch Full HD IPS display
2.6GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor
6GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
8GB DDR4 RAM
1TB + 128SSD
HD Web Camera
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
1 x COMBO audio jack
1 x Microphone-in/Headphone-out jack
3 x USB 3.0 port(s)
1 x USB-C Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps)
1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
1 x HDMI
1 x mini Display Port
1 x SD card reader
390 x 266 x 23.5 mm
2.2 kg
Windows 10
MSI GE62 6QF-078PH Apache Pro
MSI has another offering that fits the price range – the GE62 6QF-078PH Apache Pro for Php94,995. It has a 15.6-inch display, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX970M GPU, and a combination of 128GB SSD and 1TB HDD.
MSI GE62 6QF-078PH Apache Pro key specs:
15.6-inch Full HD display
2.6GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ CPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX970M, 3GB DDR5 GPU
8GB DDR4 RAM
128GB SSD + 1TB HDD
Windows 10
Acer Predator 15 G9-592-77SK
The most affordable on the list is the Acer Predator 15 which also launched last month. Base model is priced at Php69,999 but this config – 15.6-inch Full HD display, Intel Core i7-6700HQ CPU, 16GB RAM, and a combo of 256GB SSD and 2TB HDD, will cost you Php89,988.
Acer Predator 15 specs:
15.6-inch Full HD IPS display
2.6GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ CPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX970M, 6GB GDDR5 GPU
16GB DDR4 RAM
256GB SSD + 2TB HDD
Killer Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C)
4x USB 3.0
HDMI port
RJ-45 port
SD card reader
2x stereo speakers
Super Multi DVD optical drive
HD web camera
8-cell Li-Ion battery
Windows 10
And that sums it up. If you got something to add to the list, let us know in the comments below.
