2024 was packed with exciting laptop launches, showcasing the latest AI-enabled chipsets from Intel, AMD, and even Qualcomm joining the mix. These new machines are more efficient than earlier, flaunt better productivity features than their predecessors, and cater to a wide range of budgets. The competition for the title of the best laptop of 2024 was fierce in the Indian Gadget Awards 2024, with over 35 categories, 35+ jury members, and 200+ nominations. Here are the winners across various price categories:
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Best Laptop of 2024 – Affordable [Under Rs 40K]
Winner: Lenovo V15
The title of the best affordable laptop of 2024 goes to Lenovo V15, which packs the powerful Ryzen 7 7330U processor and comes with 16GB of RAM onboard. These specifications make it a powerhouse at its price and with sufficient memory to handle the most demanding tasks. The laptop is perfect for students and working professionals alike who want a daily driver that remains swift and delivers on the essentials.
Best Laptop of 2024 – Mainstream [Under Rs 80K]
Winner: Acer Swift Go 14
The Acer Swift Go 14 packs Intel’s new Core Ultra 5 chipset, which makes it AI capable, along with a swoon-worthy 14-inch touchscreen WUXGA display with 100 percent sRGB colour coverage and 400 nits brightness. The display is ideal for content consumption and can also double as a portable workstation for content creators due to its powerful processor, colour-accurate display, and lightweight design.
| Nominations | |
| Infinix AirPro+ | Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 Core Ultra |
| Acer Aspire 5 | MSI Katana 15 RTX 3050 |
| Acer Swift Go 14 | MSI Modern 15 H AI C1MG |
| Gigabyte G5 MF5-52IN353SH | Zebronics NBC 5S |
Best Laptop of 2024 – Premium [Price no bar]
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max
The Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max stands at the top in the premium segment, and for good reason. Apple’s new M4 processor is immensely powerful, and paired with a sleek, portable body, it is the machine that is the perfect choice for content creators who want performance on the go. The device also delivers excellent battery life, so it can fuel your creativity needs without the hassle of constantly keeping it plugged in.
Best Gaming Laptop of 2024 – Affordable [Under Rs 80K]
Winner: Dell G15-5530
There’s tremendous competition between gaming laptops that are aimed towards entry-level users, but the Dell G15 makes itself stand out for a few reasons. It packs an Intel i5-13450HX processor, which rivals the performance output of desktop CPUs paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU with 6GB of VRAM. There’s also 16GB of DDR5 RAM on board, and with these specifications, the device is perfectly capable of delivering exquisite 1080p gaming performance at a competitive price point.
| Nominations | |
| Lenovo LOQ 3050 | Colorful EVOL P15 |
| MSI Thin 15 | Dell G15-5530 |
| Acer ALG | Gigabyte G5 MF5-52IN353SH |
| Infinix GT Book | HP Victus 15-fa1327TX |
| ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506NCR-HN054W | |
Best Gaming Laptop of 2024 – Mainstream [Under Rs 1.2 lakh]
Winner: HP OMEN 16-wd0012TX
With a little more budget at their disposal, gamers can opt for the HP OMEN 16, which comes with an Intel Core i7 13620H processor paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU with 8GB of VRAM. With 16GB DDR5 memory on board, this machine is a behemoth that can easily support 1440p gaming even in modern AAA titles. Having NVIDIA’s 4000 series GPU, there’s also support for DLSS 3.5 and ray tracing, which elevates its gaming potential to the next level. This makes it our top choice for the best mainstream gaming laptop for 2024.
Best Gaming Laptop of 2024 – Premium [Price no bar]
Winner: MSI Raider 18 HX
The MSI Raider 18 HX sits at the pinnacle of gaming laptops, flaunting cutting-edge hardware like the Intel i9 14900HX, 64GB of DDR5 RAM, and NVIDIA’s top-tier GeForce RTX 4090 GPU with 16GB of VRAM. It delivers desktop-level gaming performance along with stunning visuals, thanks to its 16-inch UHD Mini LED display. If you want the absolute best gaming laptop, this is a top-tier choice.
