Find the best laptop for entertainment in 2026
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Best Laptops under €900 for entertainment
Acer Swift 3 13.5" B08P5724PZ Sparkly Silver 2022
Best Laptops under €2,000 for entertainment
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16" 82R80002US Black 2022
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Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3" Slim 3 Luna Grey
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The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS 6-core processor with integrated Radeon 660M graphics handles everyday multitasking and light creative work, backed by 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The 15.3-inch WUXGA IPS display offers 300 nits of brightness and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the military-grade build and 10% slimmer profile make it portable and durable. This laptop suits students and business users who need a reliable, budget-friendly machine for remote learning, office tasks, and video conferencing, though it is not built for gaming.
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ASUS TUF Gaming 16" FX608JHR-DS74 Jaeger Gray 2025
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MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI Cosmo Gray 2025
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The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with 24 cores and 32GB DDR5 RAM powers demanding games and creative workloads, paired with an RTX 5070 8GB GPU for ray tracing and high frame rates. The 18-inch QHD+ IPS display at 240Hz with 100% DCI-P3 delivers smooth, color-accurate visuals, while the 90Wh battery and 5.96kg build prioritize desktop-level performance over portability. Best for gamers and video editors who need a large, fast screen and top-tier components, and who don't mind the heavy weight.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 14" 21NU0035US Gray 2024
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The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with AI Boost NPU and 32GB LPDDR5x RAM handles large datasets and CPU-intensive apps, while the 14-inch 1920x1200 IPS touchscreen at 500 nits stays readable outdoors. The 1.30kg 2-in-1 with a 360-degree hinge and Wi-Fi 7 offers portability and flexible modes, plus a fingerprint reader for quick login. Best for business professionals and students who need a compact, secure Windows 11 Pro laptop for productivity tasks, not gaming.
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 13.3" Gen 6 Black 2025
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Weighing just 0.96kg, this ultraportable combines a 12-core Intel Core Ultra 7 255U with a 400-nit, 100% sRGB 13.3-inch display. It stands out with a practical port array—Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and USB-A—rare in its weight class. Ideal for business travelers who need a featherweight laptop with full-sized ports for instant desktop setups.
ASUS Vivobook S16 16" S5606MA-DS96 Neutral Black 2024
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The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor with integrated Intel Arc graphics and an 11 TOPS NPU drives a 16-inch 3200x2000 OLED 120Hz display, delivering deep contrast and smooth on-device AI performance. Despite its 1.80kg weight, the full port set—Thunderbolt, HDMI 2.1, and USB-C—offers strong connectivity for a portable 16-inch chassis. This laptop is ideal for entertainment streamers and developers who need a color-accurate, high-refresh screen for media and AI-accelerated coding, not gaming.
MSI Raider 18" Black
Why we recommend this ▼
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU and RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 GPU deliver top-tier gaming and creator performance on an 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz display. The 64GB DDR5 RAM and 3TB total storage (2TB SSD plus a 1TB docking station) support heavy multitasking and large libraries, while Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt add fast connectivity. Best for gamers and content creators who need maximum frame rates and rendering power in a desktop-replacement laptop, despite its 7.03kg weight.
