Top laptops for video editing under Rs 70,000

Gone are the days when you needed a powerful desktop to edit videos. As our content consumption has evolved to reels and shorts, and computing itself has evolved with the introduction of more powerful and efficient chips, you can not only edit videos on laptops but do so without spending a lot of money. Are you looking for a laptop for video editing under Rs 70,000? These are the best options right now.

Best laptop for video editing

When looking for a video editing laptop, you need to look for a powerful processor, a colour accurate display, a dedicated GPU, ample RAM to handle demanding tasks, and whether you can get all that within the budget. With a budget of Rs 70,000, it is certainly possible to get all that. 

A common choice for most people looking to buy a video editing laptop would be to choose an entry-level gaming laptop. However, there are consumer and prosumer laptops that can help edit videos too. Here are the best laptops for video editing under Rs 70,000 in India.

1. HP Pavilion 15
2. Asus Vivobook 16
3. Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
4. Dell Inspiron 14 5440
5. Samsung Galaxy Book4

1. HP Pavilion 15

The Pavilion 15 from HP needs no introduction since it has been a mainstay in the category of prosumer devices for a long time. The Pavilion 15-eg3081TU is a Windows 11 laptop powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 chip with a 15.6-inch Full HD display, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD storage. It doesn’t have a dedicated GPU but the new Iris Xe graphics is pretty good. 

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You may not be able to edit 4K videos but it shouldn’t be difficult to edit 1080p videos. It is available for Rs 69,990 and its flicker-free display with dual speakers should make editing less of a chore.

2. Asus Vivobook 16

At Rs 54,990, the Vivobook 16 shows you don’t need to spend top money to get a great laptop. It features a 16-inch Full HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The laptop uses a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12500H processor where H stands for a high-performance mobile processor. 

There is 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD storage, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, one USB 2.0 Type-A port, two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, one USB 3.2 Type-C port, and one HDMI port. The Vivobook 16 also features a 720p HD webcam with a privacy shutter and a 3-cell battery that supports fast charging.

3. Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9

If you are looking for a laptop with gaming capabilities too then the Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 should be on top of your buying list. It is a 15.6-inch laptop with a Full HD display and 144Hz refresh rate. Powered by 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450HX processor and dedicated Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 GPU, this laptop will allow you to edit as well as play games. There is 12GB RAM, 512GB storage, 720p HD camera with an e-shutter, making the LOQ 15IAX9 an interesting choice.

4. Dell Inspiron 14 5440

The Dell Inspiron 14 5440 is a relatively new model in the Indian market and it does have specs to make it a worthy consideration. For starters, it is a Dell, so you get reliable build and after-sales support. The laptop features a 14-inch Full-HD display, 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD storage, and weighs around 1.56kg. It is powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core i5 chip with Iris Xe graphics making it capable of multimedia creation.

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5. Samsung Galaxy Book4

This is the laptop that makes a lot of sense for the creators. The Galaxy Book4 from Samsung deserves attention because it delivers value not usually seen in this segment. It is a 15.6-inch laptop weighing 1.55kg and you get an anti-glare Full HD LED display. The laptop is powered by an Intel Core 5-120U chip capable of turbo speeds up to 5GHz and the 16GB LPDDR4 RAM with 512GB SSD storage means there is ample memory to handle all your applications. 

The laptop relies on Intel UHD graphics and its speakers support Dolby Atmos. Samsung Galaxy Book4 is available for Rs 69,990 and is all about performance at a reasonable price.

It is important to understand that even the best laptop under Rs 70,000 will have a performance threshold and you may not be able to edit 4K videos or videos with lots of effects and transitions. These laptops, however, serve a clear purpose of delivering mobile performance without putting a huge dent in your wallet.