46 Best Laptops
Under $2,500 for Path of Exile

💎 Premium gaming laptops analyzed for Path of Exile performance. Updated 18th January 2026.

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Path of Exile

Path of Exile

Action Role-Playing (Action RPG), Hack and Slash, Loot-based
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Oct 23, 2013 Released
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Grinding Gear Games Publisher
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📖 About Path of Exile

Path of Exile is a sprawling, free-to-play online action RPG set in the dark fantasy world of Wraeclast. Players take on the role of an Exile, banished from their homeland of Oriath for their crimes, who must survive the harsh wilderness and its deadly inhabitants. The game is renowned for its unparalleled character customization, featuring a massive passive skill tree, a deep itemization system with skill gems that grant abilities, and seven starting classes that can be developed into countless builds. With a dark, gritty atmosphere and a gameplay loop focused on challenging combat and hunting for powerful loot, Path of Exile is supported by a constant stream of new content through its seasonal challenge leagues, which introduce new game mechanics and a fresh economy every three months.

💰 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 Path of Exile

CPU
2.6 GHz Quad Core
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 7850
RAM
8 GB
Storage
40 GB HDD

💻 Recommended Laptop Specs Under $2,500

Based on Path of Exile requirements and your budget, look for laptops with these specs:

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Processor
Intel Core i9-13900H+ / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX+
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Graphics Card
RTX 4080/4090 Laptop (150W+ TGP)
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Memory (RAM)
32GB DDR5-5200MHz+
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Storage
1-2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD

📖 Premium Gaming Experience

💡
Pro Tip

RTX 4080/4090 laptops are desktop-replacement machines. Max settings, ray tracing, 4K gaming - all possible for Path of Exile.

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Watch Out

These laptops are heavy (2.5-3kg+) and require robust cooling - not ideal for travel.

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Our Recommendation

Consider desktop if portability is not essential for better value.

🎯 Expected Performance for Path of Exile at $2,500

Resolution Settings Expected FPS Experience
1080p Ultra 100-120+ FPS Excellent
1440p High 80-100 FPS Excellent
1440p Ultra 60-80 FPS Good
4K Medium 45-60 FPS Playable

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

💻 Gaming Laptops Under $2,500

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ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,499

ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen

🔲 Intel Core i9-14900HX
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6
💾 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Display
18 inches
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Price per FPS*
~$42/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Excellent for Path of Exile - expect 100+ FPS at Ultra settings with ray tracing enabled.
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Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 and Ryzen 9 $2,499

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 and Ryzen 9

🔲 AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6
💾 32GB DDR5
Storage
1TB SSD
Display
16 inches
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Price per FPS*
~$42/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Excellent for Path of Exile - expect 100+ FPS at Ultra settings with ray tracing enabled.
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9 $2,499

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9

🔲 Intel Core i9-12950HX
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6
💾 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Display
17.3 inches
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Price per FPS*
~$42/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Excellent for Path of Exile - expect 100+ FPS at Ultra settings with ray tracing enabled.
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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Ultra 9 275HX) $2,399

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Ultra 9 275HX)

🔲 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7
💾 32 GB DDR5 6400MHz (2x16GB)
Storage
2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Display
16 Inches
Refresh Rate
240 Hz
Price per FPS*
~$40/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Excellent for Path of Exile - expect 100+ FPS at Ultra settings with ray tracing enabled.
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GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) $2,299

GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)

🔲 Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
💾 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Display
16 inches (40.64 cm)
Refresh Rate
165Hz
Price per FPS*
~$38/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Excellent for Path of Exile - expect 100+ FPS at Ultra settings with ray tracing enabled.
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HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9) $2,299

HP OMEN MAX 16 (RTX 5080 & RYZEN AI 9)

🔲 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16 GB GDDR7 dedicated)
💾 32GB DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
1TB NVMe SSD
Display
16 inches
Refresh Rate
240 Hz
Price per FPS*
~$38/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Excellent for Path of Exile - expect 100+ FPS at Ultra settings with ray tracing enabled.
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MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti $2,249

MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti

🔲 Intel Ultra 7 255HX
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7
💾 32GB DDR5 5600MHz
Storage
2TB NVMe Gen4 M.2 SSD
Display
16 inches
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Price per FPS*
~$37/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Excellent for Path of Exile - expect 100+ FPS at Ultra settings with ray tracing enabled.
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Thunderobot Zero 16 Pro (RTX 5080 & Ultra 9) $2,199

Thunderobot Zero 16 Pro (RTX 5080 & Ultra 9)

🔲 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
💾 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz
Storage
1TB PCIe M.2 SSD
Display
16 Inches
Refresh Rate
360Hz
Price per FPS*
~$37/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Excellent for Path of Exile - expect 100+ FPS at Ultra settings with ray tracing enabled.
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Thunderobot Radiant 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel i9 14th Gen) $2,099

Thunderobot Radiant 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel i9 14th Gen)

🔲 Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
💾 64GB DDR5-5600MHz (commonly listed as 4800MHz by some retailers, but 5600MHz is common for 14th Gen HX with DDR5)
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Display
16 inches (40.6 cm)
Refresh Rate
300Hz
Price per FPS*
~$35/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Excellent for Path of Exile - expect 100+ FPS at Ultra settings with ray tracing enabled.
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Dell Alienware 16X Aurora (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) $2,099

Dell Alienware 16X Aurora (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)

🔲 Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
💾 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD
Display
15.6 inches
Refresh Rate
165Hz
Price per FPS*
~$35/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Excellent for Path of Exile - expect 100+ FPS at Ultra settings with ray tracing enabled.
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Razer Blade 14 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9) $2,071

Razer Blade 14 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9)

🔲 AMD Ryzen AI 9 3650
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
💾 32GB (2x16GB) LPDDR5X 8000MHz
Storage
1TB NVMe SSD
Display
14 Inches
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Price per FPS*
~$35/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Excellent for Path of Exile - expect 100+ FPS at Ultra settings with ray tracing enabled.
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 4070 and Ryzen AI 9 $1,999

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 4070 and Ryzen AI 9

🔲 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6
💾 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Display
16 inches
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Price per FPS*
~$33/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Great performance for Path of Exile - 60-90 FPS at High/Ultra settings at 1080p.
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9 14th Gen) $1,999

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9 14th Gen)

🔲 Intel Core i9 Processor 14900HX
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
💾 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Display
16 inches
Refresh Rate
165Hz
Price per FPS*
~$33/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Great performance for Path of Exile - 60-90 FPS at High/Ultra settings at 1080p.
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HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375) $1,999

HP Omen MAX 16 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 9 HX 375)

🔲 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Processor
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
💾 64GB DDR5-5600MHz
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Display
16 inches (40.64 cm)
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Price per FPS*
~$33/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Great performance for Path of Exile - 60-90 FPS at High/Ultra settings at 1080p.
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Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 $1,899

Alienware M18 with RTX 4070

🔲 Intel Core i7-14700HX
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6
💾 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Display
18 inches
Refresh Rate
165Hz
Price per FPS*
~$32/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Great performance for Path of Exile - 60-90 FPS at High/Ultra settings at 1080p.
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ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) $1,750

ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260)

🔲 AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
💾 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Display
18 Inches
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Price per FPS*
~$29/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Great performance for Path of Exile - 60-90 FPS at High/Ultra settings at 1080p.
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Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060) $1,749

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)

🔲 Intel Core i9-14900HX
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6
💾 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
Display
16 inches
Refresh Rate
165Hz
Price per FPS*
~$29/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Great performance for Path of Exile - 60-90 FPS at High/Ultra settings at 1080p.
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MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 $1,699

MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070

🔲 Intel Core i9-14900HX
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6
💾 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Display
16 inches
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Price per FPS*
~$28/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Great performance for Path of Exile - 60-90 FPS at High/Ultra settings at 1080p.
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HP Omen 17 RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 7 $1,699

HP Omen 17 RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 7

🔲 AMD Ryzen AI 7 3500
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7
💾 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Display
17.3 Inches
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Price per FPS*
~$28/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Great performance for Path of Exile - 60-90 FPS at High/Ultra settings at 1080p.
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ASUS TUF Gaming A16 with RTX 4050 $1,699

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 with RTX 4050

🔲 AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6
💾 16GB DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
512GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Display
16"
Refresh Rate
144Hz
Price per FPS*
~$28/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Great performance for Path of Exile - 60-90 FPS at High/Ultra settings at 1080p.
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HP OMEN Ultra Slim 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9) $1,690

HP OMEN Ultra Slim 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9)

🔲 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7
💾 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Display
16"
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Price per FPS*
~$28/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Great performance for Path of Exile - 60-90 FPS at High/Ultra settings at 1080p.
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HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX) $1,689

HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)

🔲 AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
💾 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Display
16 inches (40.64 cm)
Refresh Rate
144Hz
Price per FPS*
~$28/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Great performance for Path of Exile - 60-90 FPS at High/Ultra settings at 1080p.
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MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen) $1,679

MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen)

🔲 Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
💾 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD
Display
15.6 inches
Refresh Rate
165Hz
Price per FPS*
~$28/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Great performance for Path of Exile - 60-90 FPS at High/Ultra settings at 1080p.
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 $1,615

ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070

🔲 Intel Core i9-14900HX
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6
💾 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
Display
16 inches
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Price per FPS*
~$27/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Great performance for Path of Exile - 60-90 FPS at High/Ultra settings at 1080p.
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Thunderobot Storm 17 (RTX 5070 & i7 13th Gen) $1,615

Thunderobot Storm 17 (RTX 5070 & i7 13th Gen)

🔲 Intel Core i7-13620H
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
💾 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Display
17.3 Inches
Refresh Rate
165Hz
Price per FPS*
~$27/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Great performance for Path of Exile - 60-90 FPS at High/Ultra settings at 1080p.
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Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX) $1,599

Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX)

🔲 Intel® Core™ i7-14700HX
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
💾 16 GB
Storage
1 TB SSD
Display
15.1 Inches
Refresh Rate
165Hz
Price per FPS*
~$27/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Great performance for Path of Exile - 60-90 FPS at High/Ultra settings at 1080p.
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HP Omen 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX) $1,599

HP Omen 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX)

🔲 Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285H
🎮 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
💾 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Display
16 inches (40.64 cm)
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Price per FPS*
~$27/FPS
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Great performance for Path of Exile - 60-90 FPS at High/Ultra settings at 1080p.
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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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Solid choice for Path of Exile - 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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Solid choice for Path of Exile - 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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Solid choice for Path of Exile - 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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Solid choice for Path of Exile - 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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Solid choice for Path of Exile - 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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Solid choice for Path of Exile - 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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Solid choice for Path of Exile - 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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Solid choice for Path of Exile - 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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Solid choice for Path of Exile - 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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Good for Path of Exile - 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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Good for Path of Exile - 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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Playable experience for Path of Exile - 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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Playable experience for Path of Exile - 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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Playable experience for Path of Exile - 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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Playable experience for Path of Exile - 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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Playable experience for Path of Exile - 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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Playable experience for Path of Exile - 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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Playable experience for Path of Exile - 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
✅ Path of Exile Compatibility
Playable experience for Path of Exile - 30-50 FPS at Low-Medium settings.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I play Path of Exile on a laptop under $2,500?
Yes! The laptops listed above are capable of running Path of Exile at playable frame rates. Performance varies based on graphics settings - premium 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 Path of Exile?
For premium gaming under $2,500, 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 Path of Exile. Higher-budget options may include RTX 4060 or RTX 4070 for better 1440p performance.
How much RAM do I need for Path of Exile?
We recommend at least 16GB of RAM for Path of Exile 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 Path of Exile, 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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