Best Laptops for Video Editing in India (2026): Best Picks

What we like
+ RTX 5050 with 8GB video memory
+ 14 cores and 1TB SSD
+ Two RAM slots, up to 32GB

What we don’t like
– 2.4 kg
– Single 16GB stick at purchase
– Full HD screen

This is the pick I would buy for myself if I edited every day. It has the RTX card that After Effects asks for, 14 CPU cores, 1TB of storage and a screen that covers 100% of sRGB.

For editing. The Core i7-13650HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, which helps exports and busy timelines. The 15.6 inch screen is 144Hz, 300 nits and lists 100% sRGB. The 1TB SSD is the biggest in the guide, and two RAM slots take it to 32GB, which is where Adobe says 4K work should start.

For graphics heavy apps. The RTX 5050 has 8GB of video memory and Lenovo lists 100W of graphics power. That meets the 8GB that Adobe recommends for Premiere Pro and After Effects, and it is the kind of card DaVinci Resolve likes.

The catch. It weighs 2.4 kg and ships with a single 16GB stick, so budget for a second one. The screen is full HD, not OLED.

Price. Amazon lists it at ₹1,48,990 on 22 October 2026.

Lenovo LOQ 2025 (Core i7-13650HX, RTX 5050 8GB, 1TB) vs the competition. It costs ₹14,000 less than the Legion 5 and has twice the storage, but the Legion has a taller 165Hz screen and more graphics power.

What we like
+ WUXGA 165Hz screen, 100% sRGB, Dolby Vision
+ RTX 5050 at a published 115W
+ 2.1 kg with vapor chamber cooling

What we don’t like
– 512GB SSD
– Costs the most of the four RTX picks
– Single 16GB RAM stick

The Legion 5 is the laptop for long exports. Lenovo lists a vapor chamber cooler and a 1920×1200 panel at 165Hz with 100% sRGB, 300 nits and Dolby Vision.

For editing. The 16:10 shape gives you more room for the timeline and panels. The Core i7-13650HX has 14 cores. The listing shows 16GB of DDR5-4800 as one stick, up to 32GB, and two M.2 slots with 512GB installed.

For graphics heavy apps. It lists a 115W graphics power for the RTX 5050, which is the highest published on this chip, with 8GB of video memory.

The catch. It costs ₹14,000 more than the LOQ 2025 and has half the storage. Plan to add a second SSD.

Price. Amazon lists it at ₹1,62,990 on 22 October 2026. It weighs about 2.1 kg.

Lenovo Legion 5 2025 (Core i7-13650HX, RTX 5050 8GB, 115W) vs the competition. It has a better screen and cooling and weighs 0.3 kg less than the LOQ 2025, but costs ₹14,000 more with half the storage.

What we like
+ 2.8K 120Hz OLED, 100% DCI-P3
+ 1.39 kg
+ Up to 32GB DDR5 per Motorola

What we don’t like
– No discrete graphics card
– Sold on Flipkart only
– 512GB SSD

Motorola surprised me here. For ₹84,990 you get a 14 inch OLED with 100% DCI-P3, a wide colour range that covers more than sRGB, and the body weighs 1.39 kg.

For editing. Motorola lists the panel as 2.8K at 120Hz with 100% DCI-P3 and 500 nits typical brightness, with 1100 nits at peak. RAM is 16GB of DDR5 and Motorola says configurations go up to 32GB, so check the variant you buy. Storage is 512GB.

For graphics heavy apps. It uses the processor’s built-in graphics. Adobe lists a 4GB GPU as the minimum for Premiere Pro, and for After Effects on Intel and AMD it lists a discrete GPU, so a laptop like this is better for Premiere Pro than for After Effects.

The catch. Flipkart sells it and Amazon does not list it. Warranty is one year onsite, so check that before you buy.

Price. Flipkart lists it at ₹84,990 on 22 October 2026.

Motorola Motobook 60 Pro (Core Ultra 5 225H, 2.8K OLED) vs the competition. It costs ₹10,000 more than the Motobook 60 and has the faster Core Ultra 5 225H, but both share the same style of screen.

What we like
+ Cheapest laptop in the guide
+ 2.8K 120Hz OLED, 100% DCI-P3
+ 1.4 kg

What we don’t like
– 8-core processor
– No discrete graphics card
– Flipkart only

This is the cheapest laptop in the guide, and it has the same style of 2.8K OLED screen as the Pro. If you edit Reels, short videos and photos, you spend less and still see your colours properly.

For editing. The launch specs list a 14 inch 2.8K OLED at 120Hz with 100% DCI-P3 and up to 500 nits. The Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads, and the Flipkart listing shows 16GB of DDR5 and a 512GB SSD.

For graphics heavy apps. It has built-in graphics only, so keep it to Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve on lighter projects and CapCut.

The catch. Eight cores is the lowest count here, and it is sold on Flipkart only.

Price. Flipkart lists it at ₹74,990 on 22 October 2026.

Motorola Motobook 60 (Core 5 210H, 2.8K OLED) vs the competition. It costs ₹10,000 less than the Motobook 60 Pro, with a slower processor but the same style of screen.

What we like
+ Cheapest RTX 5050 laptop here
+ 16:10 screen, 1.95 kg
+ Office 2024 included

What we don’t like
– 8-core CPU
– Graphics power not published
– 512GB SSD

The V16 is the cheapest way to get an RTX 5050 with a 16:10 screen. It weighs 1.95 kg, which is light for an RTX laptop.

For editing. The panel is 16 inch 1920×1200, 144Hz and 300 nits, and ASUS lists 100% Adobe color gamut, which is a claim and not a measured result. The CPU has 8 cores and 12 threads, and the listing shows 16GB of upgradeable DDR5 and a 512GB SSD.

For graphics heavy apps. It has an RTX 5050 with 8GB of GDDR7, but ASUS does not publish the graphics power on this listing.

Price. Amazon lists it at ₹1,39,990 on 22 October 2026. It includes Office Home 2024 and Microsoft 365 Basic for a year.

ASUS Gaming V16 2026 (Core 5 210H, RTX 5050 8GB) vs the competition. It costs ₹9,000 less and weighs 0.45 kg less than the LOQ 2025, but has fewer cores and half the storage.

What we like
+ 1.23 kg and about 18 hours of rated battery
+ P3 wide colour display
+ Quiet, no fan noise worth mentioning

What we don’t like
– Most expensive pick
– Memory cannot be upgraded
– Not suited to After Effects heavy work

The MacBook Air is the odd one out. It has no graphics card to speak of, no upgrade slots and the highest price here, yet it is the one I would carry to a shoot.

For editing. The M5 chip has a 10-core CPU and an 8-core GPU. The 13.6 inch display is 2560×1664, 500 nits with P3 wide colour. Apple rates the battery at 18 hours, and the machine weighs 1.23 kg.

About memory. The 16GB is unified memory built into the chip, so you cannot add more later. Buy the size you need on day one.

The catch. Amazon lists the 16GB and 1TB model at ₹1,72,490. Flipkart lists the 16GB and 512GB model at ₹1,35,990, so check which storage you need. The display is 60Hz.

Price. Amazon lists this variant at ₹1,72,490 on 22 October 2026.

Apple MacBook Air M5 (13.6 inch, 16GB, 1TB) vs the competition. It costs ₹23,500 more than the Legion 5 and is far lighter, but has no RTX card and cannot be upgraded.

What we like
+ RTX card under ₹1.2 lakh
+ 100% sRGB screen
+ 1.8 kg

What we don’t like
– 16GB RAM maximum
– 6GB video memory
– 8-core CPU

If you want an RTX card without paying ₹1.4 lakh, this is it. It is light at 1.8 kg and the screen lists 100% sRGB.

For editing. The 15.6 inch IPS panel is 144Hz, 300 nits and 100% sRGB. The CPU is a Ryzen 7 7735HS with 8 cores and 16 threads. The listing shows one 16GB DDR5-4800 stick with a maximum of 16GB, which is the weak point for editing.

For graphics heavy apps. The RTX 4050 has 6GB of GDDR6 at a listed 65W. That is below the 8GB Adobe recommends, so keep to 1080p and light effects.

Price and stores. Amazon and Flipkart both list it at ₹1,14,990 on 22 October 2026.

Lenovo LOQ Essential (Ryzen 7 7735HS, RTX 4050 6GB, 65W) vs the competition. It is ₹34,000 cheaper and 0.6 kg lighter than the LOQ 2025, but with an 8-core CPU, a 65W card and a 16GB RAM limit.

What we like
+ 1.19 kg and a 70Wh battery
+ OLED screen with 100% DCI-P3
+ Intel Arc graphics, 8-core processor

What we don’t like
– Memory cannot be upgraded
– Costs more than the Motobook 60 Pro
– No discrete graphics card

The Yoga Slim 7 is the premium choice for a thin OLED laptop. It weighs about 1.19 kg and the spec listings I found show a 70Wh battery.

For editing. A spec database lists the screen as 14 inch OLED, 1920×1200, 100% DCI-P3 and 400 nits for the Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition family. The Core Ultra 5 226V has 8 cores, and the Amazon listing shows 16GB of LPDDR5X and a 512GB SSD. Lenovo sells other versions of this laptop with a taller 2.8K screen, so check the variant.

About memory. The 226V carries its memory in the processor package, so you cannot add RAM later.

The catch. It uses the processor’s built-in Arc graphics, so it is a Premiere Pro machine more than an After Effects one. Amazon lists it at ₹1,19,990 and Flipkart at ₹1,04,990 for the 16GB and 512GB model.

Price. Amazon lists it at ₹1,19,990 on 22 October 2026.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition (Core Ultra 5 226V, OLED) vs the competition. It costs ₹35,000 more than the Motobook 60 Pro and weighs 0.2 kg less, with a similar style of OLED screen.