In recent years, the MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards has grown into a pivotal platform for Indian consumers to voice their collective experiences with contemporary technology across various categories. Our awards have consistently prioritised celebrating the real-world experience over focusing only on specifications or a headline feature. This is most apparent in the laptop category, where evaluating a device demands looking beyond any single defining feature.
Lately, these products have evolved into a tool for uplifting people from resource-constrained settings. Now, with AI becoming an integral part of laptops in 2025, users have gained more leverage to bridge gaps in access and performance, making technology more empowering than ever.
We are pleased to announce the nominees across key laptop categories. Here, readers will determine the standout entries in each category, rather than being decided behind closed doors.
Voting is now live! Browse the laptop categories, discover the innovations that shaped laptops in 2025, and pick the devices and brands you feel deserve recognition.
Laptop of the Year (Under Rs 50,000)
Even in 2025, the sub-Rs 50,000 segment remains a prime spot for Indian consumers to own a laptop that delivers practicality without major sacrifices. These products help users complete nearly all their tasks without making them feel deprived of power or battery efficiency. The nominees in this category prioritise delivering a dependable everyday experience over focusing on a single headline feature.
Laptop of the Year (Under Rs 1,00,000)
The under Rs 1,00,000 segment has now evolved into a space where the introduction of AI further enhances laptops. This very feature has brought together performance, accessibility, and intelligence, helping users accomplish more with ease. More than this, these laptops are also a great medium for entertainment thanks to their vivid displays and capable audio systems.
Premium Laptop of the Year
In 2025, premium laptops have become the crossroads of cutting-edge performance, stunning design, and next-generation features. The Premium Laptop of the Year award recognises the one which has set a new benchmark, offering an unparalleled user experience for professionals, creators, and power users alike.
Gaming Laptop of the Year (Under Rs 70,000)
Over the past year, gaming laptops under Rs 70,000 have become even more capable. With flagship features trickling down into this category, these products now deliver power that was once out of reach for value-conscious consumers. For this reason, these folks can play demanding games, handle productivity tasks, and enjoy rich multimedia without stretching their budget.
Gaming laptop of the year (Under Rs 1,00,000)
The sub-Rs 1,00,000 segment stands out as a junction of impressive hardware and budget-conscious pricing. Here, everyday consumers have access to laptops that deliver the most immersive, lag-free, and future-proof gaming experience, while staying cost-effective. These machines boast powerful GPUs, high-refresh-rate displays, and efficient cooling, making them capable of handling even demanding titles.
Premium Gaming Laptop of the Year
This category honours laptops that set new standards in performance, gaming, and battery life. Built for gamers seeking the ultimate experience, these machines deliver ultra-smooth gameplay, stunning graphics, and the power to run even the most demanding titles. They combine advanced thermal engineering with innovative features, making them capable of handling intensive tasks like video editing, coding, and multimedia creation. AI-powered enhancements further boost adaptability and efficiency, ensuring these laptops excel in all aspects of gaming.
Best Use of AI by a Laptop brand
This category recognises the laptop brand that has truly integrated AI into its products, elevating the user experience to the next level. The Best Use of AI by a Laptop Brand award is presented to the company that has gone beyond just hardware and introduced smart software features powered by dedicated neural processing units (NPUs) to deliver real benefits in security, performance, productivity, or creative tasks.
Most Popular Laptop Brand of the Year
Decided by consumers, this award recognises the brand that has built the strongest connection with users over the past year, reflected in loyalty, trust, and positive sentiment. It goes beyond sales figures or flagship products, acknowledging the company that consistently delivers value, dependable support, and laptops that meet the needs of users across all segments, from entry-level to high-end.
Most Popular Laptop Processor Brand of the Year
This award acknowledges the processor brand that has earned the strongest preference among laptop users. It celebrates the company that consistently delivers performance, efficiency, and reliability across a wide range of laptops. From productivity and content creation to gaming and multimedia, these processors power devices that cater to the needs of both everyday users and enthusiasts. Beyond raw speed, the award highlights innovation, energy efficiency, and real-world usability that enhance the overall laptop experience.
With the nominees announced and voting now open, it’s clear that 2025 has been an exciting year for laptops in India. From everyday workhorses to premium powerhouses, these devices are not just about specs but reflect innovation, practicality, and the evolving needs of users. Now it’s your turn to pick the laptops and brands that truly stood out and made a mark this year.
