With the arrival of high performance computer chips, a lot of complex tasks can now be per­formed on any personal computer with ease. Computing like video-editing, 3D-rendering, digital illustration and photo manipulation can be easily done on a computer, but with recent advancements in gaming components, all this raw computing power can also fit inside the form factor of a laptop. There are more and more high-performance gaming laptops in the market. Even popular smartphone brands like Xiaomi and Huawei have started experimenting with highly efficient and powerful laptops. For the ultimate test of your new high-performance laptop, there’s nothing more satisfying than running an AAA game on Ultra settings with the frame rates to match. Today, we look at some laptops that are so powerful that they’ll breeze through any complex task thrown at them.

 

 

 

Acer Predator Helios 300

Price Rs 150,000

 

 

 As a performance-centric laptop, the Acer Predator Helios 300 is an excellent option. It comes with a seventh-generation i7-7700 HQ quad-core processor paired with a hefty 16 GB of RAM. The processor is also supported by a dedicated Nvidia GTX 1060 graphic card, with ample 6 GB of video memory. But the drive on the Helios 300 is a little small for a performance laptop with a 256 GB SSD with no mechanical hard drive.

On paper, the Helios 300 is a beast of a performer, with top of the line specifications that can easily run high-performance games, video-rendering, and 3D modeling tasks. The only downside is the mediocre 15.6 1080p IPS panel; the screen is a bit on the darker side with very low screen brightness. But apart from the screen, the laptop is a solid performer and with a 48whr battery; it’s bound to stay alive for longer too.

 

 

 

Lenovo Legion Y520

Price  Rs 114,000

 

 If you’re looking for a cheaper value-for-money device, look no further than the Lenovo Legion Y520. This laptop boasts specifications very similar to the Helios 300, and it even outshines the Acer laptop at a lower price-point. The Y520 comes equipped with a seventh-generation i7-7700 HQ (yes, the same as the Acer device), 16 GB of RAM, and a dedicated Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB of Video Memory. Apart from the graphics card, the specifications are identical to the Helios 300, so why would you want to go for the more expensive device if the specifications are so similar?

Well, the GTX 1060 on the Helios is a much better graphics card than the 1050, but more expensive too. Besides that, storage on the Y520 is also good, with a decent 128 SSD for boot and a huge 1TB mechanical hard drive for everything else. But just like the Helios 300, the Y520 has a problem with its screen: it’s dull, dark, and entirely mediocre. Its touchpad is also shaped weirdly, which makes using the pad very dif­ficult and frustrating. But regardless of its flaws, the Y520 is a powerhouse when it comes to performance and with a 45whr battery powering everything, it’s a pretty good deal!