50k - 65k Lappy recommendation?

[Æsoteric Positron]

So, covid happened.

I am in need of a new lappy now. I have a few in mind -

*www.amazon.in/HP-Pavilion-Processor-15-6-inch-15-dk0264TX/dp/B08CHWP814

*www.amazon.in/Acer-15-6-inch-Graphics-Obsidian-AN515-54/dp/B088FLW4TW/

My needs include online teaching for now, later this would be used in engineering (maybe even till a PHD course, who knows? ). I would also game in it. The I/O should at least consist of 2 USB ports (the more the merrier) and a audio jack.

LOOKS DON'T MATTER. Slim and cool or beefy and hot , anything would comply. Just let the build quality be not bad.

Can a fellow geek guide me in the right direction?

 

[omega44-xt]

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Thanks I feel like digit should pin all these questionnaires for easy access though, maybe recommend it to us when we select the category we want to post in.

 

[omega44-xt]

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There was a model with 60Hz panel & 1TB HDD for 60k, seems OOS now. R5 4600H is similar to i7 10750H in performance.

For something cheap, just add SSD to M.2 slot:
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[Æsoteric Positron]

1) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
50k - 65k

2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?

• Netbook; 11" - 10” screen or less
• Thin and Light; 12" - 14" screen
• Mainstream; 15" - 16" screen
• Desktop Replacement; 17"+ screen

Leaning towards Mainsteam

3) What are the primary tasks you will be performing with this notebook?
Gaming, online classes, coding and similar tasks later to be used in an engineering course.

5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eying for ?

Buy HP Pavilion Gaming 9th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor 15.6-inch FHD Gaming Laptop (8GB/1TB HDD/M.2 Slot/Windows 10/NVIDIA GTX 1650 4GB/Shadow Black), 15-dk0264TX Online at Low Prices in India - Amazon.in

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4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: Good brands (o′┏▽┓｀o)
b. Dislike: dodgy brands.


6) Anything else you would like to say?

• Screen resolution ( 768p (HD) / 900p / 1080p (Full HD) )
• Battery back up ( normal (3-4hrs) / extended (5-7hrs) )
• Purchase place ( Online (eg - flipkart, infibeam) / Local / Abroad (do mention the country) )

Screen res- full hd
Battery backup - extended
Purchase place - amazon
I/O- >=2 usb ports + and a audio jack.

 

[Æsoteric Positron]

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There was a model with 60Hz panel & 1TB HDD for 60k, seems OOS now. R5 4600H is similar to i7 10750H in performance.

For something cheap, just add SSD to M.2 slot:
HP Pavilion Gaming Ryzen 5 Quad Core - (8 GB/1 TB HDD/Windows 10 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1650) 15-ec0101AX Gaming Laptop Rs.61975 Price in India - Buy HP Pavilion Gaming Ryzen 5 Quad Core - (8 GB/1 TB HDD/Windows 10 Home/4 GB Graphics/NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1650) 15-ec0101AX Gaming Laptop Black Online - HP : Flipkart.com

The amazon product that you listed is sadly too much over my budget, and I sadly can't believe flipkart for such a costly purchase..............

 

[whitestar_999]

If you can wait then wait at least amazon great shopping sale/flipkart big billion sale in Oct. Flipkart is as reliable as amazon as far as laptop purchases are concerned provided you buy from flipkart own seller(retailnet) just like amazon own seller(appario retail) & make an unboxing video of the laptop after delivery.

 

[omega44-xt]

The amazon product that you listed is sadly too much over my budget, and I sadly can't believe flipkart for such a costly purchase..............

I bought my first laptop from FK back in 2013, bought one from paytm as well. FK is good, but there are surely more negative reviews compared to amazon but they likely get tens of thousands or lakhs of orders per day.

 

[Æsoteric Positron]

If you can wait then wait at least amazon great shopping sale/flipkart big billion sale in Oct.

No, I sadly can't wait as laptop is required to be purchased within a week.

 

[Æsoteric Positron]

I dunno, I personally prefer flipkart for book purchases over amazon , but my every tech purchase till now has only occurred on amazon...........

 

[Æsoteric Positron]

Though I can also purchase a lappy from a local retailer, so feel free to suggest any unavailable products along with their appropriate prices(like this Buy ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Laptop 15.6" FHD 144Hz Ryzen 7 4800H, GTX 1650Ti 4GB Graphics (8GB RAM/1TB HDD + 256GB NVMe SSD/Windows 10/Bonfire Black/2.30 Kg), FA506II-HN153T Online at Low Prices in India - Amazon.in), he might have 'em.

 

[omega44-xt]

Though I can also purchase a lappy from a local retailer, so feel free to suggest any unavailable products along with their appropriate prices(like this Buy ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Laptop 15.6" FHD 144Hz Ryzen 7 4800H, GTX 1650Ti 4GB Graphics (8GB RAM/1TB HDD + 256GB NVMe SSD/Windows 10/Bonfire Black/2.30 Kg), FA506II-HN153T Online at Low Prices in India - Amazon.in), he might have 'em.

I think that costs close to 80k & you were saying 68k as "too much over budget".

R5 4600H + GTX 1650 powered HP Pavilion or Asus A15 are your best bet, costs 60/63k for base variants. A15 has SSD in base variant vs HDD in HP.

 

[Æsoteric Positron]

You were saying 68k as "too much over budget".

R5 4600H + GTX 1650 powered HP Pavilion or Asus A15 are your best bet, costs 60/63k for base variants. A15 has SSD in base variant vs HDD in HP.

Lol, the problem is that first my budget was 50k then I extended it to 65k cause laptops in 50k were not of my liking.

Thanks for the suggestions, I will certainly look into them today and report here accordingly (which one I got finally).

 

[Æsoteric Positron]

I think that costs close to 80k

I viewed digit's review of it in the last month , they had a better configuration than this (16GB ram and gtx 1660ti) but the cost was given out to be 61k.

 

[Æsoteric Positron]

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There was a model with 60Hz panel & 1TB HDD for 60k, seems OOS now. R5 4600H is similar to i7 10750H in performance.

How does this Buy ASUS VivoBook 15 Intel Core i5-1035G1 10th Gen 15.6-inch FHD Thin and Light Laptop (8GB RAM/1TB HDD + 256GB SSD/Windows 10/MS Office 2019/2GB NVIDIA MX330 Graphics/Grey/1.75 kg), X512JP-EJ233TS Online at Low Prices in India - Amazon.in
Compared to one mentioned above? I am really confused on these 2 and will buy which one would be recommended.

 

[SaiyanGoku]

^Overpriced. Would've been okay at 45k. MX330 is almost useless.

 

[Æsoteric Positron]

^Overpriced. Would've been okay at 45k. MX330 is almost useless.

Thanks then I am buying the hp pavilion @68k
{Buy HP Pavilion Gaming 15.6-inch FHD Gaming Laptop (Ryzen 5-4600H/8GB/1TB HDD + 256GB SSD/Windows 10/144Hz/NVIDIA GTX 1650 4GB/Shadow Black), 15-ec1052AX Online at Low Prices in India - Amazon.in}.
Would that one be worthy of its pricetag?

 

[whitestar_999]

Thanks then I am buying the hp pavilion @68k
{Buy HP Pavilion Gaming 15.6-inch FHD Gaming Laptop (Ryzen 5-4600H/8GB/1TB HDD + 256GB SSD/Windows 10/144Hz/NVIDIA GTX 1650 4GB/Shadow Black), 15-ec1052AX Online at Low Prices in India - Amazon.in}.
Would that one be worthy of its pricetag?

It is still overpriced but it somewhat justifies its price in current situation. @omega44-xt

 

[Æsoteric Positron]

It is still overpriced but it somewhat justifies its price in current situation. @omega44-xt

I think @omega44-xt will agree as he is the one who made me aware of this in the first place . I will report when the payment is successful.

 

[Desmond]

Thanks I feel like digit should pin all these questionnaires for easy access though, maybe recommend it to us when we select the category we want to post in.

It's already pinned in this subforum.