5 best gaming laptops for Red Dead Redemption PC

The best gaming laptops for Red Dead Redemption PC (Image via Rockstar Games, MSI, Asus, Acer)
The best gaming laptops for Red Dead Redemption PC (Image via Rockstar Games, MSI, Asus, Acer)

The Red Dead Redemption PC port was released earlier this month leaving many gamers to wonder what the best gaming laptops are for playing the game. Unlike its sequel, RDR 1 isn't all that demanding and can run on relatively mid-range PCs. As long as it surpasses the system requirements, which are almost the bare minimum in a gaming PC, it should be perfectly okay.

In this article, we'll be looking into the best gaming laptops that can play Red Dead Redemption smoothly. We'll be including varying laptop options for all budget ranges.


The best gaming laptops to play Red Dead Redemption PC

1) MSI Stealth 15 A13VF-038US

The MSI Stealth 15 is one of the best gaming laptops to play Red Dead Redemption PC (Image via MSI)
The MSI Stealth 15 is one of the best gaming laptops to play Red Dead Redemption PC (Image via MSI)

Price: $999.99

The MSI Stealth 15 is undoubtedly one of the best laptops out there to play RDR 1 at 4K resolution, provided you have a monitor that supports it. It features a 13th-gen Intel Core i5 CPU paired with the Nvidia RTX 4060. With these specs, you can easily run the game at its best settings.

Specifications

MSI Stealth 15 A13VF-038US

Display

15.6", FHD, 144Hz

Processor

Intel Core i5-13420H

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060

ROM

512GB NVMe SSD

RAM

16GB DDR5

Battery

53.5 Wh

The display is a standard 15.6" FHD screen with a refresh rate of 144Hz. Not just that, the battery is quite good despite being less beefy compared to other options on this list.

Also read: Red Dead Redemption PC guide: Best settings for Nvidia RTX 4060 and RTX 4060 Ti


2) Acer Nitro 17

The Acer Nitro 17 is one of the best large-screen gaming laptops for Red Dead Redemption PC (Image via Acer)
The Acer Nitro 17 is one of the best large-screen gaming laptops for Red Dead Redemption PC (Image via Acer)

Price: $1,199.99

The Acer Nitro 17 is another great gaming laptop to play Red Dead Redemption due to its large display and powerful hardware. It runs the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS CPU along with the Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, which can easily run the game at 1440p and higher resolutions.

Specifications

Acer Nitro 17

Display

17.3", FHD, 165Hz

Processor

AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050

ROM

512GB NVMe SSD

RAM

16GB DDR5

Battery

90 Wh

As mentioned earlier, this laptop has a huge display, featuring a 17.3" FHD with a refresh rate of 165Hz. It has a large battery too, housing a 90Wh unit that should provide long gaming hours. You also get 16GB DDR5 RAM along with a 512GB SSD, adding to the value.


3) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2022)

The ASUS TUF F15 is a mid-range gaming laptop for Red Dead Redemption PC (Image via Asus)
The ASUS TUF F15 is a mid-range gaming laptop for Red Dead Redemption PC (Image via Asus)

Price: $899.99

The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is a great mid-range gaming laptop for RDR. It houses the 12th-generation Intel Core i5 processor paired with the Nvidia RTX 3050. It also features 16 gigs of RAM but do note that you might get slightly lower performance due to it being DDR4 memory.

Specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming F15

Display

15.6", FHD, 144Hz

Processor

Intel Core i5-12500H

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050

ROM

512GB NVMe SSD

RAM

16GB DDR4

Battery

56 Wh

The display on the F15 is a standard 15.6" FHD with a 144Hz refresh rate and Adaptive sync, allowing for buttery smooth visuals. Unfortunately, the battery is average, featuring a 56 Wh unit, but the laptop is quite light at 4.8lbs.


4) MSI Raider GE76 12UE-456

The MSI Raider GE76 is a good mid-range gaming laptop for Red Dead Redemption (Image via MSI)
The MSI Raider GE76 is a good mid-range gaming laptop for Red Dead Redemption (Image via MSI)

Price: $999.99

The MSI Raider GE76 is a solid mid-range gaming laptop for Red Dead Redemption PC. This is because it houses the 12th-generation Intel Core i7 along with the Nvidia RTX 3060, allowing for comfortable 1080p gameplay. You also get a good RAM and storage combo, featuring 16GB DDR5 memory and 1TB SSD.

Specifications

MSI Raider GE76 12UE-456

Display

17.3", FHD, 144Hz

Processor

Intel Core i7-12700H

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060

ROM

1TB NVMe SSD

RAM

16GB DDR5

Battery

99.9 Wh

The display is quite large at 17.3" FHD along with a 144Hz refresh rate. The Raider also has a massive battery, with a whopping 99.9 Wh rating. This should last you hours of gameplay without having to worry about plugging it in.


5) Dell G15

The Dell G15 is a great budget-friendly gaming laptop to play Red Dead Redemption PC (Image via Dell)
The Dell G15 is a great budget-friendly gaming laptop to play Red Dead Redemption PC (Image via Dell)

Price: $699.99

Lastly, the Dell G15 is the best budget-friendly gaming laptop to opt for if you want to play RDR PC. The laptop features the 13th-generation Intel Core i5 processor paired with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050. Being an RTX 30 series card, it should be capable of running the game at 1080p resolution comfortably.

Specifications

Dell G15

Display

15.6", FHD, 120Hz

Processor

Intel Core i5-13450HX

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050

ROM

512GB NVMe SSD

RAM

8GB DDR5

Battery

56 Wh

The display is a standard 15.6" FHD with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The laptop also has excellent cooling features and good ventilation, so you should be good to play without worrying about overheating. Meanwhile, the 56 Wh battery lasts 6 hours, as claimed by Dell.

Also read: Red Dead Redemption PC guide: Best settings for Nvidia RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 Ti


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