Gaming laptops are very popular among the youth, hard-core gamers, and even businessmen looking for a source of entertainment during a subway commute. They are a great source of entertainment as they provide an immersive experience with their powerful graphics, capturing display, and high-quality audio. A good gaming laptop can also double as a serious workstation when needed. Gaming laptops often tend to be very expensive and out of reach of most people. So, if you are an aspiring gamer and are looking for an affordable gaming laptop that can meet your standards then keep on reading. We found an amazing Lenovo laptop that is not only famous for its performance, but it is also very budget friendly. We tested its performance, graphics, audio-video quality, overall performance, keyboard, and most importantly, value for the price – everything that a gamer needs to know before purchasing a gaming laptop. Read our take on the Lenovo V145 and decide for yourself whether it is worth your attention, time, and money:

SPECIFICATIONS SHEET

Processor: Intel Core i5, 1.60 GHz Processor

Size of Screen: 14 inches

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Storage: 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD

Graphics: Integrated Graphics /On-Board

Operating System: Windows 10, Professional

Colour: Grey

Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year

POWERFUL PROCESSOR

A powerful processor is compulsory for gaming laptops otherwise the games will not work smoothly, and the laptop will keep shutting down or keep lagging. Thanks to Lenovo, you do not have to worry about performance issues because this Lenovo laptop comes with a heavy-duty Intel Core i5 processor which can run at a turbo speed of 1.60 GHz. With its powerful processor, you can game on for as long as you want without worrying about putting any kind of strain on the system. In fact, if you also want to use this laptop for some last-minute office work, this laptop will not disappoint you with its performance owing to its AMD accelerated processing units. You will feel an increase in your daily-work productivity after you start using Lenovo V145 for your work or your daily gaming.

UNPARALLELED SECURITY

Lenovo takes its customers' security very seriously. This also applies to Lenovo gaming laptops. Similarly, Lenovo V145’s security and reliability are exceptional. It will guard all your sensitive data and your passwords with its data and password encryption, respectively. You can easily share your data with the right person safely without worrying about data leaks, thanks to the top-notch encryption. Moreover, for the added safety of your business data, Lenovo V145 also has a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and the V145 Software (SW). And the over-the-top security measures do not just end with that, the Windows 10 Pro also comes with the Bit Locker, which is set off by default, but you can later turn it on. With all these security measures, this gaming laptop is a gift to your IT department.

PRODUCTIVITY

Lenovo v145’s productivity will surprise you. You will feel your productivity increase, all thanks to this laptop’s abundant memory, AMD accelerated processing units, and optional AMD Radeon ™ discrete graphics. The large 8 GB RAM and the optional dual-drive storage will allow you to store as much data as you want, and even save large gaming files, by combing the best of hard disk drives and solid-state drives. So, with this Lenovo V145 you can store whatever you want.

DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD

The V145 comes with a full-sized ergonomic keyboard and a number pad that are comfortable to use. You will not have to adjust to the size of the keyboard, and you can easily jot down commands or share your thoughts with your friends, while gaming at a fast pace. Moreover, the full-sized keyboard also prolongs the life expectancy of this Lenovo V145 because it is gapless, thus, it curtails any kind of dust build-up between the keys. Besides, the keyboard and the number pad are also spill-resistant so, you do not need to stress if you accidentally spill some coffee on your keyboard. It also has a large one-piece touchpad that is very comfortable and convenient to use. Your fingers will glide smoothly on this touchpad, as you give commands, will gaming.

Coming to the display of the Lenovo V15, it is very impressive, indeed. The HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and the optional AMD Radeon ™ discrete graphics provide a memorable immersive experience. Play your games in crystal-clear FHD quality with vivid colours and optimal brightness. Furthermore, for the comfort of the user, the 14-inch screen also reduces eye strain that happens because of prolonged exposure to a computer screen during long gaming hours.

CONNECTIVITY

The V145 has multiple ports that will solve your problem of multi-tasking. With this gaming laptop, you can use a host of peripherals, thanks to its array of multiple ports that allow you to connect to several devices at the same time. Transfer data to a number of devices in no time. And if you prefer wireless options for connectivity then you can make use of its AC Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® 4.1. The wireless connectivity options let the user enjoy clear video conferences in high quality. Moreover, the HD camera and the Dolby Audio ™ speakers are responsible for the top-notch video and audio quality, respectively.

OUR VERDICT

You do not need to search for affordable gaming laptops anymore. This laptop will meet all your gaming requirements. Besides, it increases productivity so, what else do you need? At just £619.99, it is worth your time and your money.