19 Best Laptops
Under $1,500 for The Outer Worlds

🚀 Performance gaming laptops analyzed for The Outer Worlds performance. Updated 19th January 2026.

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Laptops Found
$1,500
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The Outer Worlds

The Outer Worlds

Action RPG, First-Person, RPG, Sci-Fi, Shooter
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Oct 25, 2019 Released
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Private Division Publisher
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📖 About The Outer Worlds

The Outer Worlds is a single-player, first-person sci-fi RPG from the masters of the genre at Obsidian Entertainment. You awaken from hibernation on a colonist ship lost in transit to Halcyon, the furthest colony from Earth, only to find yourself in the midst of a deep conspiracy threatening to destroy it. This player-driven story is set in a hyper-capitalist future where corporations control every aspect of human life. Your choices will determine the fate of the colony as you explore the system, encounter various factions, and build a crew of unique companions. The game is renowned for its dark, satirical humor, deep dialogue systems, and the 'Flaw' mechanic, which adapts your character based on your in-game failures.

💰 Budget ⚙️ Requirements 💻 Specs 📖 Guide 🛒 Laptops 🎮 Related ❓ FAQ

🎯 Select Your Budget

💵 $800 Entry Level 💰 $1,000 Budget ⚖️ $1,200 Mid-Range 🚀 $1,500 Performance 🔥 $2,000 High-End 💎 $2,500 Premium 👑 $3,000 Enthusiast

⚙️ Minimum System Requirements for The Outer Worlds

CPU
Intel Core i3-3225 or AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 7850
RAM
8 GB
Storage
40 GB HDD

💻 Recommended Laptop Specs Under $1,500

Based on The Outer Worlds requirements and your budget, look for laptops with these specs:

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Processor
Intel Core i7-13700H+ / AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS+
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Graphics Card
RTX 4060/4070 Laptop (100W+ TGP)
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Memory (RAM)
16-32GB DDR5-4800MHz+
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Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD

📖 Balanced Performance Gaming

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Pro Tip

RTX 4060 laptops dominate this tier. Expect 60-90 FPS at high settings for The Outer Worlds with room for ray tracing at 1080p.

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Watch Out

Thermals matter - check reviews for cooling performance before buying.

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Our Recommendation

Prioritize laptops with MUX switch for 10-15% gaming performance boost.

🎯 Expected Performance for The Outer Worlds at $1,500

Resolution Settings Expected FPS Experience
1080p Low 100-120 FPS Excellent
1080p Medium 80-100 FPS Excellent
1080p High 60-80 FPS Good
1080p Ultra 45-60 FPS Playable

* FPS estimates are based on typical laptop configurations at this price range. Actual performance may vary.

💻 Gaming Laptops Under $1,500

19 Found
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5060 & i7 14th Gen) $1,499

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5060 & i7 14th Gen)

🔲 Intel Core i7 Processor 14650HX
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
💾 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Display
16 inches
Refresh Rate
165Hz
Price per FPS*
~$25/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Solid choice for The Outer Worlds - 50-70 FPS at Medium-High settings.
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9 $1,489

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9

🔲 AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6
💾 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD
Display
15.6 inches
Refresh Rate
165Hz
Price per FPS*
~$25/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Solid choice for The Outer Worlds - 50-70 FPS at Medium-High settings.
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Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5060 & Intel Core 7 240H) $1,399

Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5060 & Intel Core 7 240H)

🔲 Intel Core 7 Processor 240H (Series 2)
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
💾 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
Storage
1TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Display
16 inches (40.64 cm)
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Price per FPS*
~$23/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Solid choice for The Outer Worlds - 50-70 FPS at Medium-High settings.
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Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen $1,397

Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen

🔲 Intel Core i9-12900H
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6
💾 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Display
15.6 inches
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Price per FPS*
~$23/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Solid choice for The Outer Worlds - 50-70 FPS at Medium-High settings.
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MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070 $1,350

MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070

🔲 Intel Core i7-13620H
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6
💾 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe SSD
Display
15.6 inches
Refresh Rate
165Hz
Price per FPS*
~$23/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Solid choice for The Outer Worlds - 50-70 FPS at Medium-High settings.
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MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen $1,349

MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen

🔲 Intel Core i7-12700H
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6
💾 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Display
15.6 inches
Refresh Rate
144Hz
Price per FPS*
~$22/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Solid choice for The Outer Worlds - 50-70 FPS at Medium-High settings.
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ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7 $1,299

ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7

🔲 AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6
💾 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Display
15.6 inches
Refresh Rate
300Hz
Price per FPS*
~$22/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Solid choice for The Outer Worlds - 50-70 FPS at Medium-High settings.
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Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260) $1,299

Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260)

🔲 AMD Ryzen 7 260
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
💾 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Display
16 inches
Refresh Rate
180Hz
Price per FPS*
~$22/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Solid choice for The Outer Worlds - 50-70 FPS at Medium-High settings.
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Lenovo LOQ with RTX 5050 (Ryzen 7 250) $1,250

Lenovo LOQ with RTX 5050 (Ryzen 7 250)

🔲 AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7
💾 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Display
15.6"
Refresh Rate
144Hz
Price per FPS*
~$21/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Solid choice for The Outer Worlds - 50-70 FPS at Medium-High settings.
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Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050 $1,068

Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050

🔲 Intel Core i7-13650HX
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
💾 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
512GB NVMe SSD
Display
15.3 Inches
Refresh Rate
165Hz (variable, AI-optimized)
Price per FPS*
~$18/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Good for The Outer Worlds - 40-60 FPS at Medium settings.
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Acer Nitro V 16 AI with RTX 5050 & Ryzen 5 $1,000

Acer Nitro V 16 AI with RTX 5050 & Ryzen 5

🔲 AMD Ryzen 5 240
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 (Laptop)
💾 16GB RAM
Storage
1000GB SSD
Display
16.0"
Refresh Rate
180Hz
Price per FPS*
~$17/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Good for The Outer Worlds - 40-60 FPS at Medium settings.
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Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen $999

Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen

🔲 Intel Core i9-13900H
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6
💾 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
Storage
512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Display
15.6 inches
Refresh Rate
144Hz
Price per FPS*
~$17/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Playable experience for The Outer Worlds - 30-50 FPS at Low-Medium settings.
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Gigabyte Gaming A16 with RTX 5050 $999

Gigabyte Gaming A16 with RTX 5050

🔲 Intel Core i7-13620H 13th Generation Raptor Lake Mobile Processor
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 with Ray Tracing 3rd Gen RT Cores, DLSS 4 AI Frame Generation
💾 16GB DDR5-5200MHz Dual-Channel (2x8GB SO-DIMM modules, upgradeable to 64GB)
Storage
1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD with 3D NAND flash memory technology
Display
16 inches diagonal measurement with slim bezels for immersive viewing
Refresh Rate
165Hz variable refresh rate with adaptive sync technology support
Price per FPS*
~$17/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Playable experience for The Outer Worlds - 30-50 FPS at Low-Medium settings.
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Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 with RTX 5050 $899

Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 with RTX 5050

🔲 Intel Core i7-1240P (Series 2, 12th Gen)
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB
💾 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
1TB NVMe SSD
Display
16 inches
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Price per FPS*
~$15/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Playable experience for The Outer Worlds - 30-50 FPS at Low-Medium settings.
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ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7 $799

ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7

🔲 AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6
💾 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
Storage
1TB PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
Display
15.6 inches
Refresh Rate
144Hz
Price per FPS*
~$13/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Playable experience for The Outer Worlds - 30-50 FPS at Low-Medium settings.
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ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5 $749

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5

🔲 Intel Core i5-11400H
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 4GB GDDR6
💾 8GB DDR4-3200MHz
Storage
512GB PCIe Gen3 SSD
Display
15.6 inches
Refresh Rate
144Hz
Price per FPS*
~$12/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Playable experience for The Outer Worlds - 30-50 FPS at Low-Medium settings.
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Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen $710

Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen

🔲 Intel Core i5-12500H
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6
💾 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
Storage
512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD
Display
15.6 inches
Refresh Rate
144Hz
Price per FPS*
~$12/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Playable experience for The Outer Worlds - 30-50 FPS at Low-Medium settings.
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HP Victus with RTX 4050 and i5 13th Gen $680

HP Victus with RTX 4050 and i5 13th Gen

🔲 Intel Core i5-13420H
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6
💾 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
Storage
512GB PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
Display
15.6 inches
Refresh Rate
144Hz
Price per FPS*
~$11/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Playable experience for The Outer Worlds - 30-50 FPS at Low-Medium settings.
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HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen $645

HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen

🔲 Intel Core i5-12450H
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6
💾 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
Storage
1TB PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
Display
15.6 inches
Refresh Rate
144Hz
Price per FPS*
~$11/FPS
✅ The Outer Worlds Compatibility
Playable experience for The Outer Worlds - 30-50 FPS at Low-Medium settings.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I play The Outer Worlds on a laptop under $1,500?
Yes! The laptops listed above are capable of running The Outer Worlds at playable frame rates. Performance varies based on graphics settings - mid-range laptops typically achieve 30-60 FPS at medium to high settings depending on the specific model and configuration.
What GPU should I look for to play The Outer Worlds?
For mid-range gaming under $1,500, look for at least an NVIDIA RTX 3050/4050 or AMD RX 6500M. These GPUs provide solid 1080p gaming performance for most modern titles including The Outer Worlds. Higher-budget options may include RTX 4060 or RTX 4070 for better 1440p performance.
How much RAM do I need for The Outer Worlds?
We recommend at least 16GB of RAM for The Outer Worlds and modern gaming in general. All laptops in our recommendations meet or exceed this requirement. For streaming or multitasking while gaming, 32GB is ideal.
Are these laptops good for other games too?
Absolutely! If a laptop can run The Outer Worlds, it will handle most other PC games at similar or better performance levels. These recommendations are based on general gaming capability, not just one specific title.

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