Best Gaming Laptops in Nepal Under 2 Lakh

Gaming PCs are not everyone’s cup of tea. They are big and chunky and do not offer portability. And in a country like Nepal, where load sheddings are frequent, they are considered less reliable. As the performance gap between gaming laptops and gaming PCs is closing, people’s preference for gaming laptops is quite on the rise. And with the powerful gaming laptop at disposal, one can play high-end games, perform their photo/video editing, and other graphics-related tasks without a fuss. But when comes the time of buying one, it’s quite a pain in the neck. Amongst a multitude of laptops, choosing one that best matches one’s personal needs is not an easy task. So you help you through, we have prepared a list of best gaming laptops in Nepal under 2 Lakh. The list contains all the pro-gaming laptops with support for Ray-tracing and DLSS.

But before diving straight into our list, we would like to explain what Ray-tracing and DLSS mean and why does it matter.

What is Ray tracing?

In the real world, when light hits a surface, it reflects. That is valid for all surfaces unless it is completely black. However, in the gaming world, it wasn’t the case. But in CES 2019, when NVIDIA announced its new RTX graphics cards capable of Ray Tracing, it added a new dimension in the gaming world.

So what does Ray Tracing mean? Ray tracing is actually a rendering technique that creates 3D images considering all the light sources and their reflections. So this rendering technique aims to emulate real-world scenarios by producing realistic lighting effects. It renders light and shadows in such a way the scene looks lifelike. For this, modern games are injected with computing algorithms that can trace the source and path of light, study how this light interacts with various virtual objects in the game, and simulates it in the scenes. It takes a lot of computing power to develop such scenes in a computer-generated world. So not all the graphics cards are able of performing Ray Tracing.

Traditional games used the rasterization technique, which used to convert 3D graphics into 2D pixels and showcase the image generated on our screen. However, shadows and other lighting effects used to miss out on the process. For that, rasterization used to require shaders to portray such effects. It’s computationally efficient and does not consume a ludicrous amount of power or require a super-powerful hardware setup.

Because of the capability to produce lifelike images, the Ray Tracing technique is often called the future of gaming. So if you own a Ray Tracing-ready gaming laptop now, you can future-proof yourself for years.

What is Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS)?

To make things easier to understand, let’s break the term into two parts “Deep Learning” and “Super Sampling”. The later term Super Sampling is a technique with which your gaming machine can render scenes in the games at a resolution beyond what your monitor supports. While rendering scenes in a larger resolution, it helps to smooth out the harsh edges and makes the scenes more convincing.

Now le t’s talk about “Deep Learning”. It’s a computational technique, in which the algorithm studies rendered sequence of images rendered by highly powerful supercomputers and learns how they are created. The algorithm is trained with tens of thousands of rendered sequences of images. So when brought in an application, the trained algorithm won’t require much graphics speed as it would do in the first place. So with DLSS at work, your gaming machine will produce beautiful high-res renders without putting much load on the graphics card. To put it simple, DLSS offers generalized improvements to the games’ visuals.

But unlike the DLSS, Ray Tracing is a graphics-heavy job. So with the Ray Tracing turned on, the frame rate could drop dramatically. Sometime, it may even fall below the desirable 60fps mark. But in such a scenario, DLSS helps to smoothen the performance. So with Ray Tracing and DLSS turned on, your gaming experience is surely going to get to the next level.

So after the quick info about Ray Tracing and DLSS, let us tell you about some of the best gaming laptops in Nepal under 2 Lakh that support these highly sought after features.

Acer Predator Helios 300 2019

Acer Predator laptops have quite a fan base in Nepal. And when the Acer Predator Helios 300 2019 launched in Nepal, its craze only went uphill. And that’s obvious because the laptop packs some incredible features, which readily pleases the most pro gamers out there.

The laptop comes with a Black and Blue color scheme. The logo on its lid is accentuated with Blue color, which looks pleasant to the eyes. The build quality is really impressive and the hinge feels solid. You won’t notice any sorts of flexes even in its lid. So in terms of design and build quality, the laptop screams premium.

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The performance is the aspect, where the laptop truly shines. It features a six-core Intel Core i7-9750H processor, which can Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz. Alongside such a powerful processor, you get 16GB of RAM. And with these players in action, it can churn through all your daily computing tasks with absolute fluidity.

On to the graphics department, you get RTX 2060 graphics card. With an RTX GPU on the board, you will not just get to relish the Ray Tracing and DLSS features but also will get to enjoy much smoother gameplay.

As for the display, you get a 15.6-inch screen with Full-HD resolution. The display is matte and is decently bright at 300 nits. To let you witness a smooth transition of frames, the display refreshes at 144Hz.

The laptop fares well even in the battery front. With 58Wh battery at its disposal, it offers you a dependable endurance. Plus, there is a 180-watt fast charger, which is an icing on the cake. Talking about the keyboard, the keys are tactile and support RGB lighting as well. However, its multicolor backlight does not support Per-Key RGB. Its multicolor lighting is customizable in zones.

This laptop surely has a very powerful hardware setup. But not everyone needs or could afford such an intense gaming speed. So if you are okay with a little less powerful gaming machine at a very reasonable price, you can consider Acer Predator Helios 300 2019 (Core i7-9750H, GTX 1660 Ti) or Core i5-9300H, GTX 1660 Ti variant as well.

Lenovo Legion Y540

Lenovo Yoga Y540 is another powerful gaming laptop and a very compelling at the price under 2 lakh.

Gaming laptops are usually chunkier to incorporate powerful hardware and its cooling system. But Lenovo tried to make use of the space quite cleverly in the Legion Y540 making it slimmer and lighter than most pro-gaming laptops out there.

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The Lenovo Legion Y540 does not flinch when it comes to performance. The laptop is enriched with a powerful Core i7-9750H processor with 16GB of RAM alongside. The RAM is expandable. So if you have to multitask between a number of CPU-heavy software, you can expand its limit. But even with this setup, you won’t any sorts of hiccups while performing your daily computational chores.

The gaming prowess of the laptop is also on the top level. With RTX 2060 graphics card at the helm, the Y540 pull through all the GPU-heavy games and applications really well. With the RTX graphics card under the hood, you can indulge in Ray tracing games as well, which is an added bonus. This is an immensely powerful setup, which may be overkill for some. So if you need cheaper and less powerful alternatives, you can give consider Lenovo Legion GTX 1660 Ti and GTX 1650 variants as well.

Continuing with the RTX variant, there are some more features to feel delighted. And a high refresh rate display is one of them. High refresh rate displays are the usual trait of pro-gaming laptops. And like most other pro gaming laptops out there, Lenovo made a 15.6-inch FHD display on the Legion Y540 to refresh at 144Hz. As for the battery, there is a three-celled 57-Watt Hour battery, which provides a decent endurance.

HP Omen 15 2019

HP’s Pavilion series gaming laptops are quite popular in the budget gaming segment. In the pro gaming category, its Omen series is not as popular as its budget counterpart but it has garnered a fair bit of success in recent times. And HP Omen 15 2019 is one such laptop, which is pushing its sales stat in a forward direction in the premium gaming section.

Alike the aforementioned two, the HP Omen 15 2019 comes with a Hexa-core Intel Core i7-9750H processor. Paired with 16GB of RAM, the laptop is ready to take on all sorts of CPU-intensive tasks. If you need to work on multiple CPU-heavy software at a time and need frequent switching between them, you can expand it as well. The Omen 15 2019 supports RAM expansion up to 32GB.

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The graphics department is taken care of by the RTX 2060 GPU. And it’s the least expensive gaming laptop in Nepal to feature RTX graphics card. But don’t let its price fool you. The laptop is a notable performer and offers top-notch gaming performance even while playing some demanding games.

Even in terms of display, the Omen 15 is not bowing down to its competitors. It also comes with an anti-glare 15.6-inch Full-HD screen, which refreshes at 144Hz. To keep things running, there is a sizable 70 Watt-hour battery, which provides noteworthy endurance.

The keys on its keyboard are tactile and offer a comfortable typing experience. And if you are a fan of keyboard backlights, you are at luck. The laptop has 4-zone RGB lighting on the keyboard and you can tune the color in each zone as per your likings.

Asus ROG Strix Hero II

Ever since the introduction of ROG (Republic of Gamers) series Asus is doing really well in the gaming category, especially in the premium segment. And it has only continued with Asus ROG Strix Hero II.

Hero II is a laptop from 2018. But even in today's time, it puts on a good fight among its competitors. As for the performance, there is an Intel Core i7-8750H processor. And that's understandable since it's a 2018 model. The performance surely won't be on par with the models with the 9th gen CPU. Nonetheless, it's not much behind. To complement the performance, Asus has paired the CPU with 16GB of DDR4 RAM. When it comes to storage, there is 512GB NVMe SSD storage to ensure fast read/write speed.

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In the graphics front, Asus is not lagging behind any of the aforementioned titles. It features RTX 2060 graphics card with 6GB of VRAM. So you won't run into a problem if you want to play Ray Tracing enabled games.

To show you the gaming screen while playing games, there is a 15.6-inch Full-HD display. The screen is surrounded by a slim 5mm bezel, which makes your viewing experience more immersive. And what's even more impressive is that the display on this laptop refreshes at 144Hz. With such a high Refresh rate at disposal, you can experience a smooth transition of frames.

Where the Hero II truly looks impressive is on the keyboard front. On this gaming machine, you will get a customizable Asus Aura RGB Gaming Keyboard and lighting bar for ambient lighting effect. There is also the RGB ROG logo on its lid to amp up the gaming vibe.

MSI GS65 Stealth

All the aforementioned laptops are chunky and are quite heavy in terms of weight. And if you have to take your laptop with you on a regular basis, it may hurt your back. If you are one of those kinds of people, who have to carry your laptop every day, we’ve found you an alternative. The MSI GS65 Stealth is a merely 0.7-inch thin and weighs just 1.88Kg.

The GS65 Stealth is undoubtedly one of the thinnest laptops out there. But don’t its judge capability because of its mere size. This gaming ultrabook packs some of the most noteworthy hardware available out there. The performance is handled by the 8^th Gen Core i7-8750H processor. And it offers smooth performance for all your day to day tasks. And with 16GB of RAM at its disposal, you can multitask and switch between a handful of apps without any hiccups. Similarly, you can get 512GB of PCIe NVMe storage, which should suffice you in terms of both quantity and speed.

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When it comes to gaming, it’s on par with some of the top performers out there. There is the mighty RTX 2060 graphics card with 6GB of video memory. So with this laptop, you can not just experience super smooth gaming but can also taste the Ray Tracing games. And you can witness its fluid gaming in its 15.6-inch display, which refreshes at 144Hz.

Even in its small stature, the laptop packs a sizable 82 Watt-hour battery. And as it’s obvious with big batteries, this one too offers a promising battery. And there is the 180-watt fast charger, which refuels the battery really quick.

The keyboard on this laptop is actually the show-stealer. The laptop flaunts the Per-Key RGB backlight keyboard. So while playing the games, you can tune each key on the laptop with the color you like. You can even form a rainbow if you are into that kind of stuff.