Best Laptops in Nepal Under Rs. 100,000 (रु 1 Lakh)

First up, we have the HP Envy x360! HP’s Envy 14  brings a compact 2-in-1 form factor to the segment, powered by either the Intel Core 5 120U or the Ryzen 8640HS from AMD. We recommend going with the latter for a snappier experience, but saving some money with the Intel variant is fine as well. That is if you can find it with 16GB of RAM. The catch here is that although the AMD version is a bit pricier, it’s still below the 1 lakh threshold and brings in 16GB of LPDDR5-6400 memory, while the Intel model only ships with 8GB. Both have soldered memory, so we recommend going with AMD for better value. For storage, there’s a 512GB M.2 drive in both machines.

The display, though touch-compatible, is fairly standard with its FHD+ resolution and 300 nits of brightness. Where it does let down is in the color coverage department, with just 62% of the sRGB gamut. There’s a 59Wh battery, one USB-C port, and WiFi 6E support. Overall, it’s a very decent deal.

If you are looking for a machine that can game and do all your chores under 1 lakh, we also have the Aspire 7 with RTX 3050 graphics card. On the CPU side, there is an H-Series Intel processor, Core i5-13420H, paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. This combo gets you impressive performance at medium settings. Plus, it also goes well for other sorts of daily tasks.  It is complemented by a 144Hz display, ensuring smooth visuals ideal for gaming and multimedia use.

Moreover, fueling this machine is a 54Wh battery, which is not too impressive for a gaming laptop. But you can top it up through a 3-pin 120W AC adapter. Alongside that, the port selection is pretty decent: 1x USB C 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Type-C ports, 1x HDMI port, and 1x 3.5mm headphone jack. This guy stands as a good deal for its current price if you are seeking gaming at this price range, otherwise, you can go with the ultrabooks we have mentioned on this very list.

Although it is nearly a five-year-old machine at this point, the Apple Macbook Air with M1 chipset is still a very good option for any light user looking for a fluid, lightweight, and long-lasting notebook for under 1 lakh rupees. The price has dropped significantly from its initial asking price, while the value has risen even more. The M1 silicon might not be the most powerful, but in terms of single-core performance (aka snappiness), it still trades blows with the Intel and AMD offerings in this list.

The battery life is still one of the best in the game in this price range since Lunar Lake and newer Strix Point APUs are quite expensive and scarce in the Nepalese market. The design is a bit outdated in terms of screen bezels, but the chassis is still a premium feeling with that Apple touch. The only downside might be the low amount of memory (8GB unified and 256GB SSD), which WILL limit you if you try to push the M1 too hard. All in all, you can’t go wrong with picking M1 even today.

One of the best non-gaming machines for everyday and office use that you can get under 1 lakh rupees in Nepal right now is the Zenbook 14 OLED from Asus. It’s got all the bells and whistles, spearheaded by Intel’s Meteor Lake Core Ultra 5 125H. The Zenbook is an Intel Evo machine that guarantees smooth performance and long-lasting battery life, which are essential needs of a casual user.

The built-in Arc graphics is also powerful enough to handle light graphical needs like working in Photoshop from time to time or running a game or two in low-medium settings. Although one of our gripes with this machine is its 8GB of soldered LPDDR5x memory, we think it’s workable even in today’s day and age. Of course, we would heartily recommend you get a 16GB variant if possible, but the Core Ultra 5 configuration is hard to come by with that much RAM. Regardless, all other aspects of the laptop are excellent, including a 1200p OLED display with touch support, a backlit keyboard, a premium feeling build, a lightweight 1.2 kg chassis, and a large 75Wh battery. The best part is that the MRP of the laptop was much higher when it initially launched, but now it’s available at a sweet discounted price.

Finally, the Acer Swift Go 14 is our top pick in this list of the best laptops under 1 lakh in Nepal. If you’re looking for a thin and light laptop for everyday usage with a premium design, reliable performance, a gorgeous OLED display, and more, then there’s simply no option better than the Swift Go 14. Both 2023 and 2024 models are good value for the money, but we recommend going with the newer one as it’s not a lot more pricier.

Thanks to Intel’s powerful Core i5-13500H or Core Ultra 5 125H CPU inside, everyday performance is incredibly smooth on this guy. There’s also 16GB of RAM onboard, so multitasking isn’t going to be a trouble either. It also has a beautiful 90Hz OLED display with excellent color accuracy and brightness levels. And the best part is that the Acer Swift Go 14 is also super lightweight at just 1.25 kg, making it a great choice for students, programmers, graphic designers, and just casual users.

Moreover, if the tag is a bit pricey for you, you can instead opt for the non-OLED version with a Ryzen 5 processor for around 90,000 rupees.

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