Gaming laptops in the Philippines with GTX 1660Ti

A new generation of NVIDIA graphics cards for laptops have emerged this year. If the RTX 20XX series is too much for your budget right now, worry not, as the company released the GTX  16XX series. Laptop brands quickly followed suit by putting the series’ highest configuration GPU, GTX 1660Ti, in their laptops. We can safely say that this is a replacement for the GTX 1060 and 1070 given that gaming laptops nowadays don’t carry them much anymore. If you are looking for a new gaming laptop right now that have the GTX 1660Ti graphics, check this list out.

Author’s Note: All of the gaming laptops listed here are all officially priced and available for purchase in the Philippines. Grey market gaming laptops are not included here, but you can also check them out if you want to check out more devices. The list is also arranged from lowest to highest. Click the name of the products to know more about them.

MSI GL63 8SD-460 

The most affordable gaming laptop in the list is the MSI GL63. For PHP 70,995, it comes with an Intel Core i5-8300H, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of SSD. It doesn’t have much like high refresh rate but if you have a tight budget, but you want a decent performer, get this one.

MSI GL63 8SD-460 specs:

• 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS-Level (TN) display
• Windows 10
• Intel Core i5-8300H processor
• NVIDIA GTX 1660Ti (6GB GDDR6)
• 8GB DDR4 RAM (2666MHz)
• 256GB NVMe PCIe SSD
• Wi-Fi ac
• Bluetooth 5.0
• Red Backlit keyboard

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU

For Ryzen processor lovers, the TUF Gaming FX505DU is for you. PHP 71,995 you already get 120Hz display refresh rate, 8GB of RAM, Ryzen 7 3750H, 1TB of HDD, and 256GB of SSD. I’ve done a full review of this device, and my verdict is that this is a decent gaming laptop with a lot of storage.

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU specs:

• 15.6-inch FHD 120Hz IPS-level display @ 1920 x 1080px
• Windows 10 Home
• AMD Ryzen 7 3750H w/ Radeon Vega Mobile graphics
• 8GB RAM
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660ti (6GB)
• 1TB HDD + 256GB SSD
• Wi-Fi 802.11ac
• Bluetooth 5.0
• RGB Backlit Keyboard

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705DU

This is the 17-inch screen variant of the FX505DU. At PHP 74,995, the FX705DU has the same specs with its smaller device variant without the 120Hz refresh rate.

• 17-inch FHD IPS-level display @ 1920 x 1080px
• Windows 10 Home
• AMD Ryzen 7 3750H w/ Radeon Vega Mobile graphics
• 8GB RAM
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660ti (6GB)
• 1TB HDD + 256GB SSD
• Wi-Fi 802.11ac
• Bluetooth 5.0
• RGB Backlit Keyboard

HP Omen 15 (2019)

The Omen 15 is the most affordable 144Hz refresh rate gaming laptop in the list. It has an Intel Core i7-9750H processor, 8GB of RAM, 1TB of HDD, and 128GB of SSD. You can get this one for PHP 89,990.

HP Omen 15 (2019) specs:

• 15.6-inch FHD 144Hz IPS-level display @ 1920 x 1080px
• Windows 10 Home
• Intel Core i7-9750H processor
• 8GB RAM
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660ti (6GB)
• 1TB 7200 rpm HDD + 128GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
• Wi-Fi 802.11ac
• Bluetooth 5.0
• RGB Backlit Keyboard

Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH

The Lenovo Y540 is quite a treat as it comes with a 1TB of SSD, 8GB or 16GB of RAM, 144Hz display, and i7-9750H processor. The 8GB of RAM is priced at PHP 89,995 while the 16GB of RAM is priced at PHP 99,995.

Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH specs:

• 15.6-inch FHD 144Hz IPS-level display @ 1920 x 1080px
• Windows 10 Home
• Intel Core i7-9750H processor
• 8GB/16GB RAM
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660ti (6GB)
• 1TB SSD
• Wi-Fi 802.11ac
• Bluetooth 5.0
• RGB Backlit Keyboard

ASUS ROG Strix G (G531GU)

If you’re looking for a gaming laptop with lots of RGB lights, then the ROG Strix G is just for you. Aside from the i7-9750H processor, 8GB of RAM, 1TB HDD + 256GB SSD, it also has a virtual numpad if you’re not fond of 80% keyboard configurations. You can get this for PHP 92,995.

ASUS ROG Strix G (G531GU) specs:

• 15.6-inch FHD 120Hz IPS-level display @ 1920 x 1080px
• Windows 10 Home
• Intel Core i7-9750H processor
• 8GB (2666MHz) RAM
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660ti (6GB)
• 1TB HDD + 256GB PCIe 2 SSD
• Wi-Fi 802.11ac
• Bluetooth 5.0
• RGB Backlit Keyboard

Acer Predator Helios 300 (2019)

There are a lot of Helios 300 variants since the original launch of this gaming laptop. For this refreshed version, it comes with a 144Hz display, 8GB of RAM, 1TB HDD, and 256GB SSD. For PHP 94,999, it’s a good purchase, especially for Acer enthusiasts.

Acer Predator Helios 300 (2019) specs:

• 15.6-inch FHD 144Hz IPS-level display @ 1920 x 1080px
• Windows 10 Home
• Intel Core i7-9750H processor
• 8GB (2666MHz) RAM
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660ti (6GB)
• 1TB HDD + 256GB SSD
• Wi-Fi 802.11ac
• Bluetooth 5.0
• RGB Backlit Keyboard

MSI GS65 Stealth 9SD-490PH

One of the stealthiest and thin gaming laptops in this list is the GS65 Stealth. It comes with a 144Hz refresh rate, Intel Core i7-9750H processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. You’re paying for the slim form factor, so this is a potential traveling buddy for the price of PHP 99,995.

MSI GS65 Stealth 9SD-490PH specs:

• 15.6-inch FHD 144Hz IPS-level display @ 1920 x 1080px
• Windows 10 Home
• Intel Core i7-9750H processor
• 8GB (2666MHz) RAM
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660ti (6GB)
• 256GB NVMe PCIe SSD
• Wi-Fi 802.11ac
• Bluetooth 5.0
• RGB Backlit Keyboard

PHP 99,995

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU

The priciest in the list is the Zephyrus M GU502GU. I took my sweet time reviewing this device, and it didn’t disappoint. For the price of PHP 109,995, you’ll get a 144Hz display, Intel Core i7-9750 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD. You can opt for a much affordable laptop that has similar specs like the Legion Y540; but, if you’re an ASUS ROG fan, this is my most recommended device right now thanks to its slim form factor.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU specs:

• 15.6-inch FHD 144Hz display @1920 x 1080px
• Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
• Intel Core i7-9750 processor
• NVIDIA GTX 1660ti (6GB)
• 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD
• 16GB DDR4 2666MHz RAM
• Wi-Fi 802.11ac
• Bluetooth 5.0
• RGB Backlit Keyboard

And that’s the list of gaming laptops that are equipped with a GTX 1660Ti graphics. What do you guys think? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.