Best Laptops for Minecraft

Minecraft is a sandbox video game released in November 2011 that allows you to create your own virtual worlds out of blocks. The game was a viral sensation and is now available on almost every gaming platform imaginable, including mobile apps. Developed by Mojang, the company was sold to Microsoft for over $2.5 billion dollars in November 2014.

best laptops for minecraft

Since 2011, the Minecraft scene has exploded with new updates, merchandise, custom servers and game modes. The game costs as little as $20.00 and can run well on most computers. It's been compared to being an online version of Lego as it allows players to create anything and everything from little blocks.

Mincraft can run well on most laptops. That being said, Mojang has both the minimum system requirements and recommended system requirements to play the game. The mimimum specs are:

Minimum Requirements:
CPU: Intel Core i3-3210 3.2 GHz / AMD A8-7600 APU 3.1 GHz or equivalent

RAM: 2GB

GPU (Integrated): Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge) or AMD Radeon R5 series (Kaveri line) with OpenGL 4.4*

GPU (Discrete): Nvidia GeForce 400 Series or AMD Radeon HD 7000 series with OpenGL 4.4

HDD: At least 1GB for game core, maps and other files

OS:
- Windows: Windows 7 and up
- macOS: OS X 10.9 Maverick
- Linux: Any modern distributions from 2014 onwards
Internet connectivity is required for downloading Minecraft files, afterwards offline play is possible.

Minecraft can run well on most computers, but for a better experience and less framerate lag, you'll want a decent laptop with enough processing power. You may need to tweak the in-game settings in order for the game to run well on some of the cheaper laptops.

This list was last updated on November 2017.

Budget Laptops For Minecraft

They should all run Minecraft just fine with minimal in-game lag. Some settings can be tweaked in-game to lower the graphics processing usage, which will also help with performance.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Purchase
ASUS F512JA-AS34 VivoBook 15 Thin and Light Laptop
	Intel i3-1005G1	8GB	128GB SSD	Intel UHD Graphics	Check Price On Amazon
ALLDOCUBE GT Book Laptop 14-inch PC
	Intel Celeron Jasper Lake N5100	12GB	256GB SSD	Intel UHD	Check Price On Amazon
2022 Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15 Touchscreen Laptop
	Intel i3-1115G	8GB	256GB SSD	Intel UHD	Check Price On Amazon
2020 ASUS VivoBook 15 15.6 Inch FHD
	AMD Ryzen 3 3200U	16GB DDR4 RAM	256GB SSD	AMD Radeon Vega 3	Check Price On Amazon
HP 17.3 Full HD (1920 x 1080) Laptop
	i5-1135G7	8GB	256GB SSD	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	Check Price On Amazon
BMAX 14.1" Laptop AMD Ryzen 5 3450U
	AMD Ryzen 5 3450U	8GB	512GB SSD	AMD Radeon Vega 8	Check Price On Amazon

Last Updated on March 2022

Best Laptops For Minecraft

If you want a computer with a little more power behind it and a computer that won't need to be upgraded in a couple of years, consider these best laptops for Minecraft.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Purchase
Samsung 15.6-Inch Premium HD Touchscreen Laptop
	Intel Core i5-7200U	8GB	1TB HD	NVIDIA GeForce 920MX 2GB Dedicated Graphics	Check Price On Amazon
2017 Newest Model Dell Inspiron
	Intel Core i5-7200U	8GB	256GB SSD	Integrated	Check Price On Amazon
Acer Aspire E 15
	Intel Core i7-7500U Processor	8GB	256GB SSD	NVIDIA GeForce 940MX	Check Price On Amazon
MSI GV62 8RD-200 15.6" Full HD Performance Gaming Laptop
	Intel Core i5-8300H	8GB	1TB	NVIDIA GeForce GTX1050Ti 4G	Check Price On Amazon
2019 HP Pavilion 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop Computer
	Intel Core i5-8300H	8GB	1TB	GTX 1050 Ti 4GB	Check Price On Amazon

Last Updated on March 2019

High-End Laptops For Minecraft

High-End laptops are beast machines that can run most games well. You won't struggle to run Minecraft at all with any of these machines since they are finely tuned to run intensive graphical games.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Purchase
Acer Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop
	Intel Core i7-7700HQ	16GB	256GB SSD & 1TB HD	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060	Check Price On Amazon
SAGER NP7850 15.6" FHD IPS VR Ready Gaming Laptop
	Intel Core i7-7700HQ	16GB	250GB SSD + 1TB HDD	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060	Check Price On Amazon
Microsoft Surface Laptop Graphite Gold
	Intel Core i7	16GB	512GB SSD	Integrated	Check Price On Amazon
MSI GE63VR Raider-075 15.6" 120Hz 3ms Display Premium Gaming Laptop
	Intel Core i7 3.8 GHz	16GB	128GB SSD + 1TB	NVIDIA GeForce GTX1070	Check Price On Amazon
Lenovo E570 15.6" FHD IPS 1920x1080 Display High Performance Laptop
	Intel Core i7-7500U	16GB	256GB SSD	Nvida GeForce GTX950M	Check Price On Amazon

FAQ - Minecraft Laptops

Can Minecraft work on Macs?

Minecraft is supported on Macs. You can buy the game from their website: Minecraft.net

I just want a spare laptop for playing Minecraft, do I need an expensive laptop?

Since Minecraft can run well on most machines, you don't need an expensive laptop. However, the game can have choppy performance if your laptop doesn't have enough power in some areas of the game.

Suggestions for Minecraft Laptops?

Got any suggestions for running Minecraft on a laptop? What are you currently using? Do you find it runs well, or do you have lag? List your processor, ram, graphics card and HDD type in the comments below so we can see what everyone else is using.